Rio, Copacabana, and Taylor Swift

Allison and Jackie take over the podcast to discuss the news and to share more about their recent trip to Rio de Janeiro to see Taylor Swift in concert. They had a fantastic stay at the Hilton Copacabana and despite issues caused by excessive heat which caused one concert to be cancelled they were still able to make friendship bracelets, watch Taylor perform. All while enjoying the local culture and food.

Links to news discussed

• American Airlines Adjusts How Card Spending Counts Toward AAdvantage Status
• British Airways Hikes Avios Awards on American and Alaska
• You Can Now Redeem Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Miles Online for Aeromexico Flights
• Credit Card Perks You Can Gift for the Holidays
• Jackie's Trip Report
• Allision's economy flight on LATAM
• Cheap AA award for GOL

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