Benji Stawski

@departuredgst
Previously @CNBC @ThePointsGuy @CNN @TravelDailyDrop

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A 4:1 points transfer usually sounds like a bad deal. This one may actually be one of the strongest hotel redemption opportunities we've seen. We break down why, plus what the WestJet strike means for travelers ✈️ https://t.co/dgymGsksLW

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@Departuredigest First episode drops August 3. The website's already live. We'd love to have you aboard 🫶 https://t.co/QC3Kx8z8qy

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Meet Departure Digest ✈️
Travel shouldn't require ten open tabs and a spiraling group chat. So we created a free, 5-minute travel voice memo.
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Something very cool (and very quiet) is flying over NYC this week. Congrats to @jobyaviation and @flybladenow on the first NYC test flight of their future electric air taxi!

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Airport security lines look long right now, but the wait isn't always as bad as it seems, and there are some smart ways to navigate them.

I shared some of my top tips with the @nypost:

https://t.co/yIujncnuyj

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⚡ Scoop: @JetBlue and @flyjsx have quietly scaled back their partnership. JetBlue’s site hasn’t been updated yet, but you can no longer earn TrueBlue points on flights booked directly with JSX. You can still book (and earn) via JetBlue for now.

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Pro tip: buy fancy toiletries from hotels. $100 Byredo soap for $23

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Will also never get over how nice the Metropolitan Lounge at Moynihan is. Honestly nicer than a lot of airport lounges I’ve been to

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After years of delays, @Amtrak's new NextGen Acela is finally here — and I was onboard the inaugural trip from NYC! Sleek, airy cabins and shockingly great Wi-Fi. Not Japan-level high-speed rail yet, but definitely a big upgrade!
https://t.co/GeE7zrDrmM

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Yesterday, @Chase called to say my credit card had been compromised.
Today, the replacement is already in my hands.
Now that’s good customer service. 👏

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Thanks to the @nytimes for letting me share why flexible travel rewards cards are more valuable than ever https://t.co/1R2v3luYlL

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More perks, higher fee. The Chase Sapphire Reserve just got a major glow-up.

I’m usually not a fan of the “coupon book” model, but the new credits seem surprisingly easy to use. Losing 3x on general travel does sting, though.

Read about the changes👇
https://t.co/Ypcc92mktn

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Most people know round-trips are generally cheaper than one-ways when booking international flights, but there can be some serious price differences for domestic flights as well!
More info @TravelDailyDrop: https://t.co/HhDDp3ux6O

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https://t.co/qu8P34SlHD

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Haven't seen this reported anywhere, but looks like you can now redeem @JetBlue points for Blue Basic fares

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Don't know who needs to hear this but the SLH brand seems to be ineligible for bonus @HiltonHonors points with the co-branded Hilton @AskAmex cards.

Amex rep is also adamant that Graduate by Hilton and AutoCamp aren't a part of Hilton Honors either

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@_ZachGriff @CapitalOne Those renderings have been there for months 🤔

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First renderings I’ve seen for the dining-focused @CapitalOne Landing lounges, and they look great!

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TIL if you change a flight booked through Chase Travel, any credit left over will be forfeited

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Here’s how to earn 4X transferable points on Amazon year-round — no Prime membership or buying gift cards required https://t.co/r7Nz5ZsybV