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Buy Hilton points at 0.5 cents a point, with this 100% bonus promotion
Hilton’s Q1 promotion to buy Hilton points is a 100% bonus on a purchase of 5,000 points or more. The… The post Buy Hilton points at 0.5 cents a point, with this 100% bonus promotion appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Cathay World Elite Mastercard – Up to 40,000 Asia Miles and 15% off flights
Asia Miles is Cathay Pacific’s loyalty program that allows members to earn and redeem miles across the impressive One World… The post Cathay World Elite Mastercard – Up to 40,000 Asia Miles and 15% off flights appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Guide: Discovering the Breathtaking Landscapes of Salalah, Oman
Introduction Salalah, the capital of the Dhofar region and Oman’s second largest city is a hidden gem waiting to be… The post Guide: Discovering the Breathtaking Landscapes of Salalah, Oman appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Increased welcome bonus on RBC ION, and ION+ cards
RBC has updated the welcome bonus offer on  RBC ION and ION+ Visa cards, and the elevated offers are now… The post Increased welcome bonus on RBC ION, and ION+ cards appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Virgin Australia Velocity: 1,000 bonus points for IHG stays in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific
Virgin Australia and IHG have teamed up to offer Velocity members 1,000 bonus points for stays in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. Stays must be two or more nights in length and booked with the special rate code provided on the offer page.  As always check this bonus...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
The First Toll Road in Hawaii?
None of the roads and highways in the state of Hawaii currently charge a toll for their use; but that could change if Senate Bill Number 217 is officially enacted into law — and if so, which road would become the first toll road in Hawaii? “The director of transportation shall...
Eye of the Flyer
Delta Issues Weather Advisory and Change Waiver for Multiple Hubs (Including Detroit and New York!)
A pair of winter storms bringing rain and snow stretching from the Midwest to the parts of the Eastern Seaboard has prompted Delta Air Lines to issue a weather advisory and change waiver. Here are the affected airports: District of Columbia Washington D.C. – Dulles (IAD) Washington D.C. – Reagan...
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British Airways Just Took A Beating Over Elite Status Changes – Now They’re Scrambling With 2025 Bonuses To Win Back Elites
What remains most striking to me here is that in trying to get more card spend, more vacation package bookings, and more ticket spend, they aren't giving customers any carrot in the process - just a stick. Continue reading British Airways Just Took A Beating Over Elite Status...
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How Hilton can win our loyalty | Coffee Break Ep44 | 1-4-25
We love how Hilton incorporates partners like SLH and Autocamp for example. But there are things we don’t love about Hilton too. Today we’ll talk about the ways they could win our loyalty. How Hilton can win our loyalty Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast platform. You...
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Buc-ee’s Planning to Debut in Yet Another State
How can you explain Buc-ee’s? in the purest definition, it’s a roadside gas station and convenience store, but it’s really so, SO much more than that. A friend of ours…
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Flying Blue Promo Rewards for Feb 2025: Save 25% on economy flights from NYC, Denver, Houston & more
Flying Blue Promo Rewards for this month are now bookable which means you can save 25% on economy award tickets between select US cities and Europe. In the past this meant award flights would be available from 15,000 miles each way, but Flying Blue’s recent devaluation means the discounted price...
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A No-Annual-Fee IHG Card With Solid Perks—Limited-Time 100K Bonus
Finding a no-annual-fee credit card with solid perks isn’t easy. Most of the time, the best benefits are reserved for cards with an annual fee. Sure, there are a few…
Miles To Memories
Still Refreshing – Checking In on My Mostly-Free Wireless Plan Years Later
Three years ago, I discounted my phone plan by 95% thanks to the Amex Business Platinum Wireless credit and this service. I'm still loving it. The post Still Refreshing – Checking In on My Mostly-Free Wireless Plan Years Later appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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Southwest Airlines Wanted To Expand—But The Airport Director ‘Worked From Home’ By Ignoring Calls. Now She’s Fired.
An airport director turned 'work from home' into a no show job. They've been fired, and an investigation finds that they even failed to return phone calls when Southwest Airlines was looking to add service the airport. Continue reading Southwest Airlines Wanted To Expand—But The Airport Director ‘Worked From Home’...
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Ask Us Anything Live: Wednesday, February 5 at 9:30pm ET
Every month, the Frequent Miler team takes your questions live on YouTube. We normally hold Ask Us Anything at 9pm on the first Wednesday of the month. That’ll almost be happening this month, but at an ever-so-slightly later time. Our next Ask Us Anything session will therefore be live at...
The Bulkhead Seat
Lounge Review: United Club℠ (IAH – Gate A9)
On my way to Dallas for a business dinner, I had a connection at… The post Lounge Review: United Club℠ (IAH – Gate A9) appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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The Most Ridiculous Landmarks in All 50 States
How many of the most ridiculous landmarks in all 50 US States have you been to? Personally, I can only count 2 - can you top that?
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Orlando Airport’s $1.7B Makeover: First Round of New Restaurants Approved, More Spaces Up for Grabs!
Orlando International Airport (MCO) is a victim of its own popularity. As one of Florida’s busiest airports alongside Miami, MCO has launched an aggressive expansion program to accommodate the growing…
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Frontier Platinum status fast track: Earn 20k Elite Status Points by 4/30/25
Frontier Airlines is offering a fast track to Platinum status by earning 20,000 Elite Status Points by the end of April. That could be tricky to do, but there are ways to accelerate your earnings. With Frontier offering free companion travel for those with Platinum (and Diamond) status later this...
One Mile at a Time
How To Redeem Hilton Honors Free Night Awards
Hotel credit cards offer all kinds of fantastic perks, ranging from elite status to free night awards. In the case of Hilton Honors, there are four co-branded American Express cards, with annual fees ranging from $0 to $550. Two of these cards offer the opportunity to earn one or more...
ATX Jetsetter
I Just Booked A Flight Specifically Because It Has Seatback IFE
For the first time, I booked a flight specifically because it is operated by an aircraft that has seatback in-flight entertainment (IFE). The post I Just Booked A Flight Specifically Because It Has Seatback IFE appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
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Andaz 5th Ave: Bottom Line Review
The Andaz 5th Ave is something of a flagship Hyatt property in the middle of Midtown Manhattan (New York City). We stay there almost every year, sometimes multiple times, because of the combination of location, ability to use a suite upgrade in New York City, and Globalist benefits (free parking...
One Mile at a Time
Best Western Rewards Promotion: $50 Gift Card After Two Nights
Best Western Rewards isnt the most generous loyalty program out there, and for that matter, Best Western doesnt have that many aspirational properties. However, the program does pretty consistently offer promotions. Best Western has just launched its latest promotion, so let’s go over the details.
One Mile at a Time
Best Western Rewards Promotion: $50 Gift Card After Two Nights
Best Western Rewards isnt the most generous loyalty program out there, and for that matter, Best Western doesnt have that many aspirational properties. However, the program does pretty consistently offer promotions. Best Western has just launched its latest promotion, so let’s go over the details.
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Review: Hyatt Regency Deerfield, Illinois
I’ve made several recent trips to Chicago and my go-to hotel has been the Hyatt Regency Deerfield. It’s nothing fancy, but does the job and is quite convenient to the northern suburbs of Chicagoland.  Hyatt Regency Deerfield Review My most recent stay was at the tail-end of my road trip...
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Travel Alert: This State Dept Extreme Warning Will Have You Redrafting Your Will NOW! [Roundup]
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading Travel Alert: This State Dept Extreme Warning Will Have You Redrafting Your Will NOW! [Roundup]...
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Earn $415 Bonus for New Chime Account with MyPoints/Swagbucks
You can earn a bonus of up to $415 when you go through MyPoints or Swagbucks to open a new Chime account. The post Earn $415 Bonus for New Chime Account with MyPoints/Swagbucks appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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What’s In My Wallet – My Credit Card Strategy (2024)
I've cleaned out my wallet and I'm not carrying nearly as many credit cards on a daily basis any longer. Still, my wallet is a great window in the spending choices I make every day. What gets a wallet slot, and what cards I have but keep in a drawer,...
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Alaska Mileage Plan – Unique Redemptions & Amex MR Transfer Opportunity
The Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan is a valuable rewards program that offers unique flight redemption options through 24 airline partners,… The post Alaska Mileage Plan – Unique Redemptions & Amex MR Transfer Opportunity appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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BMO VIPorter Mastercard suite set to launch in Spring 2025
Porter Airlines, BMO, and Mastercard have announced a new partnership to enhance travel rewards for Canadians. The collaboration will introduce… The post BMO VIPorter Mastercard suite set to launch in Spring 2025 appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Coachella VIP Access – first experience of the iconic music festival
Coachella VIP Access – Introduction and Getting Tickets The USA hosts some incredible music festivals throughout the year, and one of… The post Coachella VIP Access – first experience of the iconic music festival appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Amex Canada 30% Bonus Points on Travel Redemptions (Targeted)
American Express Canada has brought back the popular promotion of  30% bonus points on eligible travel redemptions through their Flexible… The post Amex Canada 30% Bonus Points on Travel Redemptions (Targeted) appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Changes to TD Credit Cards Earn Rates Effective April 2025
Changes to TD Credit Cards – TL;DR TD has announced upcoming changes to their credit card products, effective from April… The post Changes to TD Credit Cards Earn Rates Effective April 2025 appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Review: 15 hours in Air Canada Premium Economy from Dubai to Toronto
Booking: Air Canada Premium Economy Boeing 787-9 My flight from Dubai to Toronto aboard Air Canada Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner was… The post Review: 15 hours in Air Canada Premium Economy from Dubai to Toronto appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Review: American Airlines Admirals Club Lounge ORD
Introduction During my journey to Palm Springs (PSP) for Coachella 2024, I had a three-hour layover in Chicago O’Hare (ORD).… The post Review: American Airlines Admirals Club Lounge ORD appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Brightline and Porter Airlines Partner to Enhance Travel Between Canada and Florida
Brightline, an intercity rail service connecting key destinations across Central and South Florida, has partnered with Porter Airlines to provide… The post Brightline and Porter Airlines Partner to Enhance Travel Between Canada and Florida appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.