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MasterCard DNS Error Went Unnoticed for Years.
There was a huge hole in MasterCard’s security that went unnoticed for many years. If a hacker took advantage of this loophole, it would have allowed them to intercept or divert traffic using an unused domain name. Luckily, a “white hat” security researcher found the issue and registered the domain name for $300.
Get a 25% Bonus When You Transfer Citi Points to Air France-KLM Flying Blue.
If you’re sitting on a pile on Citi ThankYou Points, consider transferring them to Flying Blue to book flights on Air France or KLM. For a limited time, there’s a 25% transfer bonus to help you maximize the value of your rewards. I love Flying Blue because of its regular promotions offering discounts of 25% or more on award flights to select destinations.
Southwest-Icelandair partnership will launch in February.
Southwest is my favorite domestic airline because of the value I get from its Companion Pass. But one of the airline’s biggest downsides is the limited number of places that it flies. While it expanded into Central America, the Caribbean, and Hawaii, traveling to Europe and other destinations hasn’t been possible. With its Icelandair partnership, travelers will be able to fly to new destinations departing from Baltimore, Denver, and Nashville this year.
Alaska Airlines Expands Alaska Schedule, Adds New Hawaii Service.
This year, Alaska will be offering its most extensive summer schedule yet. Travelers can connect to 15 different destinations from Anchorage (ANC), and the airline will offer a new service to Hawaii from Ontario Airport (ONT).
These 6 Cruise Lines Offer Included Airfare.
Cruising can be an amazing way to travel, but you still need to pay for flights to get to the departure port. These cruise lines help to cover that cost by including airfare in your reservations. Depending on which cruise you select, the included flights can be a round-trip from your home airport or short-haul flights between stops on the cruise itinerary. Just remember that the upcharges for flights can be expensive, so compare the price of booking flights yourself… or save money by using miles to book an award flight.
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