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LOUNGE REVIEW: Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge, Vancouver Airport, where I met my husband
Let me put you out of your misery. Maple Leaf Lounges are not industry-leading. But they get the basics right and can be a haven for pre-flight relaxation. My main issue with this lounge was that it was very crowded, so there was nowhere I really wanted to sit. The...
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FLIGHT REVIEW: Qantas A321XLR Sydney to Melbourne
Well, this was a surprise. I booked it months ago, back in March ’26, during a Double Status Credits promotion. It was around the same time Qantas was changing rules for access to what had become Economy Plus rows of seating. I didn’t think much of the fact that Economy...
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WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday 23 August, 2026
Hello travellers, This week, I have been catching up on life after two short trips in recent weeks to Melbourne and New Zealand. I’ve also got a big trip planned in about a month, so I’ve spent a lot of time planning for that. I’ll be spending the next few...
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HOTEL REVIEW: Fairmont Hotel, Vancouver Airport. An indulgence. Oh Canada!
The Oh Canada trip report continues. It’s time to review my first hotel stay on Canadian soil at the Fairmont Hotel, Vancouver Airport, which is located within the airport building. I’ve already covered my First Class check-in and Lounge visit in Sydney, and my Dreamliner flight with Qantas to Vancouver....
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Delta Passenger Refused To Open Her Window Shade—Middle Seat Woman Cried, And The Crew Kicked Them Both Off
A Delta window-seat passenger says the woman beside her opened the shade while she was in the lavatory, then cried when she closed it again. Delta made both women get off the plane to explain themselves—even though no crew instruction required the shade open.
The Points of Life
Travel Blogging While Traveling: That Didn’t Work
It is 2026. I am now four years behind on writing Trip Reports. To avoid further delay, I decided to write blog posts as I went, leaving out the pictures until I returned. I wrote a few posts, and then I lost interest. Back in Puerto Rico, it is now...
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Qatar Airways’ New Stopover Deal Comes With A Very Expensive Freebie
Airline stopover programs have been around for decades. Icelandair was one of the pioneers of the concept, using Iceland’s rather convenient location between North America and Europe to encourage passengers…
Miles To Memories
inKind Offering $50 Off Your Next $100+ Meal for Existing Users
inKind users can get $50 off a $100+ meal, while new users can still sign up through a referral and also get $25 off a $50+ purchase.
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Buy Marriott Points for as low as 0.89 cents each
Marriott is running a bonus promotion that offers a 30% bonus on purchases of 2,000-39,000 points and a bonus of 40% if buying 40,000 or more points until September 9. That means you can buy points for as low as 0.89 cents per point if you’re targeted for the 40%...
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Review: StarFlyer A320 (HND-FUK)
A review of boutique Japanese airline StarFlyer on the 2h 20m flight from Tokyo Haneda to Fukuoka. Is the experience as premium as it sounds?
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ALL Accor Live Limitless: Earn up to 3x points for stays Europe & North Africa
Earn up to 3x ALL Rewards Points for stays of 2 or more night at participating Accor Hotels in Europe & North Africa. Register & book by Sep 13, 26 for stays Sep 7 – Dec 27, 26 Click here to register for and to book this offer (Registration is...
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Marriott Adds Three All-Inclusive Resorts in Playa del Carmen
Marriott will add three all-inclusive resorts in Playa del Carmen to its Tribute Portfolio beginning in 2027, expanding its Bonvoy footprint in Mexico. The post Marriott Adds Three All-Inclusive Resorts in Playa del Carmen appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Traveling For Miles
Two excellent Hyatt elite benefits which often get overlooked
The elite benefits directly related to the World of Hyatt elite status may have become less impressive since Hyatt introduced its Milestone Rewards program, and the May 2026 award chart devaluation has taken more value out of the program on top of that, but Hyatt elite benefits can still be...
One Mile at a Time
Community Review: New MLE Airport (Departures And The Koveli Lounge)
This is the start of our new Community Stories series, where readers can submit their own stories, and they'll appear in the Reader-Stories section of the site. Learn more about community stories and our new features.
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Ground Crew Worker Dies After Being Struck by Aircraft at Montreal Airport
A ground crew employee has died after being struck by an aircraft during pushback…
Points With a Crew
Should you buy Marriott points with a 40% bonus?
Buying points can be a great way to boost your balance, but only if makes sense financially! Does the new Marriott promotion fit that criteria?
Live and Let’s Fly
I Expected Lisbon Airport’s New EES System To Be A Nightmare, But Cleared Immigration In Five Minutes
I was bracing for a mess when I arrived in Lisbon and had to enter the Schengen Area using the new Entry/Exit System (EES). Instead, the entire process took about five minutes. My EES Experience At Lisbon Airport Was Much Easier Than I Expected After arriving in Lisbon on TAP...
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Bilt Added An Equinox Benefit – And It May Stack With AMEX Platinum
Bilt Rewards has added a new partnership with Equinox, giving members a welcome offer when they join and another way to redeem Bilt Cash. When I first saw the announcement,…
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Popular NLL Links Return, Beating The Air France Devaluation, 9 Tips From Hotel Check In Agent & More
Plus, using Amtrak as my Uber, get your share of billions in lost funds, save $60 on YouTube TV & so much more.
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You Thought Assigned Seats Killed Southwest’s Wheelchair Hack—But Requesting One Still Unlocks A Free Premium Seat
Southwest’s switch to assigned seating sharply reduced wheelchair requests by eliminating the old preboarding advantage. Now the airline is calling passengers who request assistance and offering free front-of-cabin premium seats to speed boarding and deplaning.
One Mile at a Time
Tips For Credit Card Minimum Spending Requirements
One of the awesome things about applying for credit cards is that there are often generous welcome bonuses, whereby you can earn significant rewards (either cash or points) by spending a certain amount of money on a card within a specified timeframe. This is an awesome opportunity to supercharge your...
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Rakuten offering up to $275 / 27,500 Bilt points on select Bank of America credit cards
Update 8/25/26: The Bank of America® Unlimited Cash Rewards Credit Card is now also available through Rakuten for bonus rewards. ~~~ Last year, Rakuten started offering bonus rewards when applicants were approved for select Chase credit cards. There are now several Chase and Citi cards available, but there are a...
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Save Up to 50% at Select Iberostar Beachfront Resorts With IHG One Rewards
You can enjoy some time relaxing at the beach and spend less money, as you can save up to a maximum of 50% at select Iberostar Beachfront Resorts with IHG One Rewards at 27 participating resort properties in Mexico, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Brazil, Aruba, and the United States through Monday,...
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Rack Up Over 75,000 Bilt Points (Or $750 Cash Back) With These Card Bonuses
Tons of Rakuten credit card offers right now where you could end up with a stack of Bilt Rewards, other transferrable currencies & cash back.
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Why I find it hard to get excited about Alaska’s European routes
Alaska Airlines has recently announced that it's adding Paris and Athens to its growing international network, so by the time those two routes launch in 2027, the airline will operate seven long-haul routes with five of the seven linking Seattle with Europe. On the face of things, that's all good news...
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Chexy Is Giving Away Three $30,000 Business Class Trips For Two
Chexy is running its biggest contest yet, with three business class trips for two up for grabs. Each trip is…
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United Airlines Passed On Scandinavia Again, And Patrick Quayle Explains Why
Last week, I told United CEO Scott Kirby that I thought the airline would announce new service to Copenhagen, Stockholm, and Oslo. He broke into a big smile and walked away without answering me. Well, now we know: United is not returning to Scandinavia in 2027, and Patrick Quayle explained...
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Is The Amex Blue Business Credit Card Worth It? My Take On Both Versions
The American Express Blue Business cards The Blue Business Plus Credit Card from American Express (Rates & Fees) and The American Express Blue Business Cash™ Card (Rates & Fees) are two of the most lucrative no annual fee business cards on the market.
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CHINESE AIRLINES: 2026 guide to which airline is best
I was really surprised when I looked at the 2PAXfly reader statistics and found that an article about which Chinese Airlines were best was one of 2PAXfly’s most popular posts. That was nearly 18 months ago, so time to update my choices. When I first wrote this guide in January...
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QANTAS: Domestic sale. Does this mean a Double Status Credits and Points promotion is on its way?
Qantas has launched its biggest domestic sale, so far of 2026. They are claiming it has more than two million discounted Economy and Business Class seats across 101 routes and 60 destinations. Economy fares start at $99 one way, but only on selected dates through to August 2027 — including...
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MALAYSIAN AIRLINES: A330neo comes to Brisbane on daily flights from October
Malaysia Airlines has brought its latest Airbus A330neo to Brisbane, giving Queensland travellers the airline’s newest Business and Economy Class products. And their soon-to-be daily Kuala Lumpur flights from late October 2026. The A330neo made its permanent Brisbane debut in mid-August as Malaysia Airlines increased the route from five to...
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WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday 16 August, 2026
Hello travellers, I just got back from a quick trip to Auckland, New Zealand, on a Double Status Credits trip. I also got to experience Premium Economy on a Qantas 787 and visited the new(ish) Qantas International Auckland Lounge. Those reviews will be coming to you over the next few...
Wild About Travel
I’ve been to Juneau, Alaska’s capital in the rainforest, and it still hasn’t turned into a city I love. On paper, Juneau looks great: mountains and glaciers within city limits, a compact downtown with Gold Rush‑era buildings, deep Native heritage, and whales, ferries and cruise ships moving through the Gastineau...
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CREDIT CARDS: Surcharge ban could cost you airline loyalty points
Australia’s hated credit-card surcharge is heading for departure. Unfortunately, some frequent-flyer points and travel benefits may be boarding the same flight. In reality, working with credit cards to amass frequent flyer points is unlikely to be as profitable from later this year as it was previously. That’s the reality we...
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SYDNEY AIRPORT: T2 and T3 to be joined, plus international gates
Sydney Airport has received Australian Government approval for its updated Master Plan 2045, clearing the way for what could become the biggest transformation of Kingsford Smith since the lead-up to the 2000 Olympics. And despite Western Sydney International (WSI) finally entering the picture, Sydney Airport at Mascot clearly has no...
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QANTAS: Delay in A321XLR international flights ’till 2027
Qantas has quietly pushed back the international debut of its Airbus A321XLR. It’s keeping the larger and considerably more comfortable Business Class cabin of an A330 on the Brisbane to Manila route for another three months. The A321XLR was scheduled to take over QF97/98 between Brisbane and Manila from 25...