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26 flights in 12 days – My crazy XP and SAS Eurobonus Millionaire run
How did I come to fly 26 flights in 12 days? What started as a Flying Blue XP mileage run… The post 26 flights in 12 days – My crazy XP and SAS Eurobonus Millionaire run appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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26 flights in 12 days – My crazy XP and SAS Eurobonus Millionaire run
How did I come to fly 26 flights in 12 days? What started as a Flying Blue XP mileage run… The post 26 flights in 12 days – My crazy XP and SAS Eurobonus Millionaire run appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Review: Bamboo Airways Business Class from Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City
This review is from my flight taken in November 2023. Since my flight in Nov 2023, the airline has been… The post Review: Bamboo Airways Business Class from Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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TD Aeroplan 10th Anniversary Contest: Over 20 Million Aeroplan Points Up for Grabs
TD Bank has announced an exciting contest to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its partnership with Aeroplan. To mark this… The post TD Aeroplan 10th Anniversary Contest: Over 20 Million Aeroplan Points Up for Grabs appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Frequent Miler
My AAdvantage love affair continues
More than a year ago I published “Why AAdvantage is my new favorite mileage program.” It was not, and is still not, my favorite points program. That honor goes to transferable points programs: Amex Membership Rewards, Chase Ultimate Rewards, Citi ThankYou Rewards, etc. Additionally, AA is not my favorite airline to fly....
Frequent Miler
Hitting the Vienna Christmas Markets on the way home (Nick’s Million Mile Madness travel journal)
Day 13 of my Million Mile Madness revealed the reason I chose to fly Europe to Asia and back to Europe: so I could land back in Europe to visit the Vienna Christmas Markets. I couldn’t resist the opportunity to be in Europe at the right time for some holiday...
Live from a Lounge
Air India Maharaja Club benefits stabilising after a week of merger
Air India has worked hard to fix some issues that crept up for loyalty members right after the merger concluded. Here are the details. The post Air India Maharaja Club benefits stabilising after a week of merger appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
Points With a Crew
Capital One Venture Rewards Card Review (And Why You Should Get This Card)
Learn how signing up for the Capital One Venture Rewards credit card can supercharge your travel with at least $750 and benefits that include ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Gratuity For $653.18 For Pizza and Chicken Tenders?
As I was posting a link to an article of mine at my Twitter — er...X — account, I noticed that someone posted that a friend was in “a VIP box” for the football game of the University of Las Vegas. That prompted me to wonder how much of a...
Travel With Grant
ExpressVPN Black Friday Deal: Get 6 Extra Months Free with 24 Month Plan
Good afternoon everyone, I hope your week is going well.  Black Friday is right around the corner and ExpressVPN wants to get the party started early.  ExpressVPN normally offers a 1 month free trial when you become a member, but during this promotion, you can get 6 extra months free...
Your Mileage May Vary
What To Do If Your Flight May Be Delayed By Weather
Weather can disrupt airline travel any time of year, whether it’s spring thunderstorms, summer heatwaves, or winter snowstorms. While delays are never ideal, preparing ahead and staying flexible can make…
One Mile at a Time
Turkish Airlines Unveils New Lanvin Amenity Kits
Turkish Airlines offers a great business class experience, with the soft product being particularly good. Along those lines, there’s a noteworthy update, as the airline has just introduced new amenity kits.
The Bulkhead Seat
No More Line Cutting: American Airlines Expands Boarding Tech To More Than 100 Airports
American Airlines announced today that it’s rolling out the gate reader technology that it… The post No More Line Cutting: American Airlines Expands Boarding Tech To More Than 100 Airports appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Monkey Miles
IHG Cyber Sale – up to 25% off booking + 500 easy points
IHG Cyber Monday Promos - 10k points every 2 nights + more The post IHG Cyber Sale – up to 25% off booking + 500 easy points appeared first on Monkey Miles.
The Bulkhead Seat
Sheraton Puerto Rico Resort & Casino and Walmart Partner For “Sher-A-Holiday” Suites
The Sheraton Puerto Rico Resort & Casino has partnered with Walmart to deck out… The post Sheraton Puerto Rico Resort & Casino and Walmart Partner For “Sher-A-Holiday” Suites appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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Get An Easy 500 IHG Points
500 hotel points isn't worth a ton, but every little bit helps!
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Just In Time For Ski Season: Grand Hyatt Deer Valley Now Open
Hyatt announced plans to open the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley back in November 2023.… The post Just In Time For Ski Season: Grand Hyatt Deer Valley Now Open appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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The World Lost 2 Travel Icons, Just 1 Day Apart
If you’ve been following the travel industry for a few years (read: before Covid), you may remember a time when the TSA’s online presence was actually a lot of fun.…
Frequent Miler
All my flight details & trip reflections (Stephen’s Million Mile Madness trip journal)
Although Nick’s still traveling, it’s been a few days since I finished my trip and so I thought I’d share details about each of the flights I took, along with some reflections on my trip overall. Wednesday November 20 I got back to Vegas on Sunday evening after taking 23...
One Mile at a Time
American Starts Enforcing Boarding Priority With Simple Technology
Boarding flights in the United States is a hot mess… it’s a little different than in Japan! Airlines have tried to commoditize the boarding process as much as possible (by giving people an incentive to earn status, pick up a credit card, or outright pay for priority boarding), while doing...
View from the Wing
American Airlines Declares War On Gate Lice: New Boarding Tech Hits Over 100 Airports Nationwide For The Holidays
An important thing to know is that if you buzz because you're boarding before your group is called, the gate agent can clear the flag on their screen and allow you to board. If you're traveling with a family member or friend on a different reservation, for instance,...
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: Hyatt Regency Cincinnati
Last week, I had a dinner to attend in Cincinnati, OH. I stayed at… The post Hotel Review: Hyatt Regency Cincinnati appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
ATX Jetsetter
Delta Appears to be Working On A New 100th Anniversary Livery
Delta Air Lines appears to be developing a special livery on one of its yet to be delivered Airbus A321neos to celebrate the carrier's 100th anniversary. The post Delta Appears to be Working On A New 100th Anniversary Livery appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
One Mile at a Time
Alaska Airlines’ $89 Permanent Electronic Bag Tags
For years, Alaska Airlines has been trialing the concept of electronic bag tags, intended to make the process of checking a bag easier. Well, the airline has just taken a major step, as these bag tags are now on sale to the general public. While I think this is a...
Miles To Memories
Alaska Airlines Adds 10 New Nonstop Routes
Alaska Airlines is adding more nonstop flights from key West Coast cities to destinations across North and Latin America this winter. The post Alaska Airlines Adds 10 New Nonstop Routes appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Live and Let’s Fly
Where To Smoke Inside London Heathrow Airport
Despite strict prohibitions against smoking in the United Kingdom, you can still smoke at two locations inside London Heathrow Airport. I’ve updated this guide for 2024. A few years ago, I wrote a post entitled, The Secret Place to Smoke Airside at LHR. That story pointed out “secret” locations in...
View from the Wing
Alaska Airlines New $89 Permanent Bag Tags: Future Of Flying Or Overpriced Gimmick?
With Alaska eliminating check-in kiosks and telling customers to print their bag tags at home, these would be a great step towards the future - if they could get the cost down (or subsidize them for regular flyers). Continue reading Alaska Airlines New $89 Permanent Bag Tags: Future Of Flying Or...
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Hotels Are Finally Catching On: Room Key Slots Aren’t Fooling Anyone
It’s simple math: the less money a hotel spends, the more profit it makes. There’s no better cost-cutting measure for hotel owners than one that can double as a “green…
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New CIBC and Skip Partnership offers free 12-month membership, and more
CIBC has partnered with Skip (Skip), a Canadian food delivery app, and now offers eligible CIBC cardholders exclusive perks and… The post New CIBC and Skip Partnership offers free 12-month membership, and more appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Credit Card Strategy for Beginners – Part 2
Credit Card Strategy – Introduction In this second part of our series on building an effective Credit Card Strategy, we’ll… The post Credit Card Strategy for Beginners – Part 2 appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Introducing Neo World Elite Mastercard – best cashback credit card in Canada?
Neo Financial has unveiled its premium cashback credit card designed to deliver real-time rewards and significant value for users who… The post Introducing Neo World Elite Mastercard – best cashback credit card in Canada? appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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New Waldorf Astoria and Conrad hotels opening in 2025 – Japan, Costa Rica and beyond
The Waldorf Astoria brand is set to debut in Japan and Costa Rica, while the iconic Waldorf Astoria New York… The post New Waldorf Astoria and Conrad hotels opening in 2025 – Japan, Costa Rica and beyond appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Earn up to 150k points with New American Express Platinum Card Offers
American Express Canada is all set to close out 2024 with the eye-popping new American Express Platinum Card offers. New… The post Earn up to 150k points with New American Express Platinum Card Offers appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Introducing Saily eSIM – affordable data for your next trip
What is an eSIM? An eSIM, or embedded SIM, is a digital version of the traditional physical SIM card. Instead… The post Introducing Saily eSIM – affordable data for your next trip appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Credit Card Strategy for Beginners – Part 1
Credit Card Strategy – Introduction You’ve set your travel goals! You know which airline frequent flyer programs will take you… The post Credit Card Strategy for Beginners – Part 1 appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Park Hyatt Bangkok Review: The hotel stands tall amongst luxury offerings in the city
Park Hyatt Bangkok Review: Booking My trip to Bangkok last year on Qatar Airways included a lacklustre Qsuite experience from… The post Park Hyatt Bangkok Review: The hotel stands tall amongst luxury offerings in the city appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.