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Travel:

• There was a lot of talk about Cuba in 2016… I suspect there will be more talk about Cuba… but Tahsir offers an interesting perspective from his brief trip.
• Seth shares a hotel map of all hotels that participate in Visa Preferred, Virtuoso, and American Express Fine Hotels and Resorts. It’s quite insightful!
   
• Many observations about the passenger experience that I’ve thought. From air vents, to lights. Airlines can easily do more, without much more cost.

The Southwest Saga 2017:

• Southwest Companion Pass becomes even harder to attain.
• More on Southwest
• And if that’s not enough, Southwest also confused people with status from last year.
• But, by Thursday, Southwest reminded us that they LUV <3 us, thus, we think, concluding the Southwest Saga of 2017.

Miles and Points:

• Dia’s learned a bunch in 2016, it’s worth a read.
• PF Digest, shares his year in review. I’ve got a whole new view of Miami International Airport.
• Doctor of Credit shares his predictions for 2017. 

Tagging Miles:

• Amazon Long Term Storage Fees Hit 15 February – Caveats!
• Amazing SPG Transfer Opportunity, or is it?
• 2017 Predictions, because, why not?
• Southwest Companion Pass and Corporate Responsibility
• Amazon Sellers End of Year Checklist
• A Unique Experience for Me – A Day Off Locally