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Monday, October 12, 2026

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Buy Lufthansa Miles at 1.4¢: When It Actually Beats Cash
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Buy Lufthansa Miles at 1.4¢: When It Actually Beats Cash

Lufthansa is running a 50% bonus on its Bundle & Go packages through October 31, 2026. Buy the largest one and you’ll get 225,000 Miles & More miles for about $3,160, or 1.4 cents apiece. That’s the headline from today’s AwardWallet story, and it’s one of the few times buying these miles actually deserves a second look.

Marriott's New Upgrade Waitlist: Where Your Status Really Ranks
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Marriott's New Upgrade Waitlist: Where Your Status Really Ranks

Marriott Bonvoy just flipped the script on hotel upgrades. A quiet beta in the app now shows select elites their…

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