God Save The Points
British Airways Shares New Detail On Loyalty Changes (Plus, New Bonuses)
British Airways has news many travelers probably definitely wanted to hear. With further clarification on the new loyalty program today, many folks currently in the camp... The post British Airways Shares New Detail On Loyalty Changes (Plus, New Bonuses) appeared first on God Save The Points.
{Tech} for Travel
Samsung Galaxy S25 Series Specifications & Overview
In San Jose, at the first Unpacked event of 2025, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Series has been unveiled, boasting three new handsets, including the new flagship S25 Ultra. The post Samsung Galaxy S25 Series Specifications & Overview appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Economy Class & Beyond
Viasat Connects STARLUX’s Entire Fleet with High-Speed IFC Solution
STARLUX has launched enhanced service with Viasat’s high performance in-flight connectivity (IFC) solution, expanding their relationship. The phased rollout of Viasat’s high-speed, reliable in-flight Wi-Fi service will span STARLUX’s entire active fleet. In total, 48 aircraft, including Airbus A330-900s, A321neos, A350-900 and A350-1000 aircraft will install or transition to Viasat’s...
Economy Class & Beyond
Lufthansa Group begins integrating ITA Airways into itself
Lufthansa Group has started the process of integrating its new purchase – ITA Airways – into itself. And there is a lot of the menu, so strap in// All one happy fleet.  Frequent Flyer programme Miles & More members can earn and redeem miles on all ITA Airways flights with immediate effect. At...
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One Mile at a Time
Save At Mandarin Oriental With Amex Offers (Targeted)
The Amex Offers programfrequently has promotions for hotel stays, which can save you money or earn you bonus points for stays youd make anyway. Amex has just rolled out its latest targeted hotel offer, which is exclusively for stays at select Mandarin Oriental properties.
One Mile at a Time
Save At Mandarin Oriental With Amex Offers (Targeted)
The Amex Offers programfrequently has promotions for hotel stays, which can save you money or earn you bonus points for stays youd make anyway. Amex has just rolled out its latest targeted hotel offer, which is exclusively for stays at select Mandarin Oriental properties.
One Mile at a Time
Buy Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Points With 70% Bonus (1.11-1.48 Cents Each)
Oftenbuying points strategically can be a good value, especially for luxury travel experiences where you can get the most outsized value. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club doesn’t sell points often, but when the program does, it’s typically a pretty good deal. The latest such promotion has just been launched, and could...
PointsMath
Save 15% to 25% at New IHG Hotels & Resorts
IHG has been opening new hotels around the world. And there are more hotels to come. You can save more by staying at these new IHG hotels; it is a bit better than the Hyatt New Hotel offer, which offers just 500 Bonus Points. The promotion varies around the globe....
PointsMath
Earn 500 Bonus Points for a Stay at 34 New Hyatt Hotels
The World of Hyatt hotel loyalty program may not offer things as compared to other hotel loyalty programs but it makes sure to give significant value back to its member. The post Earn 500 Bonus Points for a Stay at 34 New Hyatt Hotels appeared first on Points Math.
The Bulkhead Seat
Breeze Airways Adds Three New Destinations and 14 New Routes
Breeze Airways is adding three new destinations and 14 new routes to its map.… The post Breeze Airways Adds Three New Destinations and 14 New Routes appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
ATX Jetsetter
Breeze Airways is Launching a Slew of New Routes and Destinations
Low-cost carrier Breeze Airways is launching thirteen new routes and adding three new destinations to its route map. The post Breeze Airways is Launching a Slew of New Routes and Destinations appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
The Bulkhead Seat
Check Your MileagePlus Accounts Tonight: United Depositing Bonus PQP
Back in October, United announced the new requirements for MileagePlus Premier status. All of… The post Check Your MileagePlus Accounts Tonight: United Depositing Bonus PQP appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
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...
View from the Wing
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...
God Save The Points
British Airways Shares New Detail On Loyalty Changes (Plus, New Bonuses)
British Airways has news many travelers probably definitely wanted to hear. With further clarification on the new loyalty program today, many folks currently in the camp... The post British Airways Shares New Detail On Loyalty Changes (Plus, New Bonuses) appeared first on God Save The Points.
Frequent Miler
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...
Your Mileage May Vary
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…
Frequent Miler
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...
Your Mileage May Vary
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.
View from the Wing
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’...
Frequent Miler
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.
Points With a Crew
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?
Your Mileage May Vary
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…
Frequent Miler
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...
Traveling For Miles
Book North America – Europe Economy Class for 18,750 miles + surcharges (one-way)
Flying Blue has released its Promo Awards for February 2025 which cover travel through 31 July 2025 and as usual, you can now book select Air France and KLM awards with a 25% discount. The post Book North America – Europe Economy Class for 18,750 miles + surcharges (one-way) appeared first...
Traveling For Miles
Thinking of buying or holding British Airways Avios? Be very, very careful.
With multiple airlines now using Avios as their frequent flyer program's currency, it's a currency that's never held a wider appeal than it does right now, but it's also a currency which for some, is extra risky to buy right now. The post Thinking of buying or holding British Airways Avios?...
Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – TAROM Boeing 737-700 (SkyTeam) arriving at Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a TAROM Boeing 737-700 in SkyTeam house colours arriving at its home base of Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport. TAROM has an active fleet of four Boeing 737-700s. The airline also operates the...
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (1st February)
Dear readers, please collect your “I Survived January” medals on the table on the left. Drinks are on the right as we barrel into February. And for one last look back, it’s time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. The Palace of the Parliament – Bucharest.  I’m currently...
Economondo
Remembering Bek Air and Their Old Fokker 100: Almaty to Astana
Join me as I fly from Almaty to Astana onboard a rare Fokker 100 with Kazakhstan's long gone LCC, Bek Air
Economy Class & Beyond
TAAG Angola Airlines takes delivery of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner has a new customer today – with TAAG Angola Airlines taking delivery of their first of the type. TAAG Angola Airlines First Boeing 787-9 being welcomed with a traditional water arch. Image, The Boeing Company The aircraft is the first of four aircraft to be delivered to...
Traveling For Miles
A guide to Marriott Bonvoy Annual Choice Benefits (make your selections by 1 February 2025)
As we enter the last day of January and with the deadline for Marriott's Annual Choice Benefits selection looming large, it's time to take a look at what Marriott is offering Bonvoy members who credited 50 and 75 elite nights to their accounts in 2024. The post A guide to Marriott...
Traveling For Miles
Ends tomorrow: Buy up to 400,000 IHG One Rewards points at just 0.5 cents each
For the past couple of weeks, IHG One Rewards has been running another another one of its points sales and this one has been allowing members to buy up to 400,000 points at a cost of just 0.5 cents per point. This sale is set to end tomorrow and even...