Traveling For Miles
Delta adds more flights to Shanghai from Detroit
A little over a weeks ago we had United Airlines announcing that it would be re-launching its route between Los Angeles and Shanghai and increasing capacity to Hong Kong and now, in a recent schedule update, Delta has added more flights to Shanghai out of Detroit. The post Delta adds more...
Traveling For Miles
The ideal 4 card American Express Membership Rewards team [Updated]
In this article, I've narrowed down Amex's card portfolio to the 4 cards which I think make up the best "team" for anyone looking to maximize their Membership Rewards points earnings, and while I'm not one to suggest that someone should choose just one card ecosystem on which to concentrate,...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Polishing Silver – BA836 London Heathrow to Dublin Airport (Club Europe)
BA836 London Heathrow to Dublin Airport (Club Europe) Polishing Silver It’s time to leave London town on the last part of my long-haul Business Class ticket. How is the service on British Airways on the short-haul segments… and is it possible to deliver it in an hour?  In this Tier...
Traveling For Miles
Air France news: More US flights & more US routes to get new Business Class
Air France has issued a reminder of its network plans and things are looking good for transatlantic flyers. We have a new route, a restarted route and more flights on the way (all previously announced), and the airline is promising to roll out its newest Business Class product on more...
Also on BoardingArea
Live from a Lounge
New Vistara Promotion offers a 50% reduction in CV Points required for partner redemptions
Vistara has a new ongoing promotion, which offers a 50% Discount on redemptions made with Club Vistara points for tickets on partner carriers including Lufthansa, United, Air Canada, Japan Airlines and Singapore Airlines. The post New Vistara Promotion offers a 50% reduction in CV Points required for partner redemptions appeared...
Michael W Travels
Win the Ultimate Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix Experience!
Fodor’s wants you to win the Ultimate Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix Experience! In the sweepstakes, one lucky winner will win two 3-day Turn 18 Grandstand tickets valued at $1,500 each and more! While I’m not a fan of racing, I’d still love to win this prize since I think...
Frequent Miler
Which hotel award search tool is best?
For those with hotel points and free night certificates across multiple hotel programs, finding the best places to use your points and free nights can be a pain. It can be especially hard when your heart is set on a booking a popular hotel or resort which is rarely available...
Live from a Lounge
Review: 080 Arrival Lounge, Terminal 2, Bengaluru Airport
At Bengaluru Airport's Terminal 2, a hidden Arrivals lounge serves up some good meals at all hours of the day and night, and also provides a pit stop for those transiting from Bengaluru but have a few hours between flights. The post Review: 080 Arrival Lounge, Terminal 2, Bengaluru Airport...
The Bulkhead Seat
“Nepo Baby” Brags About His Unlimited Flight Perks on United Airlines
Joshua Crawford has taken to TikTok to brag about the unlimited free travel he… The post “Nepo Baby” Brags About His Unlimited Flight Perks on United Airlines appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
2PAXfly
QANTAS: Qantas Club membership price rise
Price rises for membership of the Qantas Club are to rise between 41% and 80% depending on the length of membership you purchase. Fee increases are applicable from 18 April 2024. The increases will be implemented before the rumoured introduction of a more pay-as-you-go monthly subscription model. The price rise...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Rule on Passengers Who Use Wheelchairs While Traveling: Your Input is Requested
A new rule on passengers who use wheelchairs while traveling via airplane has been proposed by the current secretary of the Department of Transportation of the United States to help ensure that airline passengers who use wheelchairs can travel safely and with dignity — and your input is requested. The rule...
2PAXfly
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: More delays to Boeing 737 MAX aircraft arrivals
Troubles at the manufacturer Boeing are impacting 31 deliveries of the 737 MAX aircraft family ordered by Virgin Australia, according to a management statement to staff on Friday, 15 March. Back on 26 January, a Virgin Australia spokesperson assured the AFR that no delays were expected on delivery of the...
Frequent Miler
Current Amex Offers
Updated 3/18/24 with many new offers including those from IHG, Viceroy, Four Seasons, Blue Nile, and many more. This specific page is designed to show current Amex Offers.  If you have any Amex cards, even authorized user cards, then you’re eligible.  Offers are often in the form of Spend $X,...
Your Mileage May Vary
Why I’m Worried About This Change From American Airlines
When a company makes a change, it will usually somehow find a way to say it’s positive for customers. But to be honest, that’s not why these changes are made.…
Frequent Miler
Amazon: Save when redeeming at least 1 Membership Rewards point [Targeted]
Amazon is out with a new pay-with-points promotion whereby targeted members can save when using at least 1 American Express Membership Rewards point to pay. As has been the case in the past, there is a good chance that multiple different offers exist, so it’s worth checking to see whether...
Monkey Miles
A list of Shopping Portals to earn more of your favorite points and miles
Shopping Portals to earn more of your favorite points and miles If you’re not using a shopping portal to originate your online purchases, you’re seriously missing out on one of the easiest ways to earn bonus points and miles. If you’re unfamiliar, loyalty programs have their own online shopping portals...
The Bulkhead Seat
Marriott Bonvoy® and BetMGM Announce Partnership for Members to Earn Points Gambling
Marriott signed a licensing deal with MGM Resorts® for a partnership that lets Marriott… The post Marriott Bonvoy® and BetMGM Announce Partnership for Members to Earn Points Gambling appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
One Mile at a Time
How To Redeem British Airways Avios For Best Value
British Airways Executive Club Avios can be controversial — some people swear by them, while some people think they’re useless (”Avios” is the name of British Airways’ points currency). In this post I wanted to take a close look at the current reality of redeeming British Airways Avios, and the...
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter – Nitetronic T3 Pro: Better Sleep with Smart Mattress Pad (back by Wednesday)
Nitetronic is out with a new Kickstarter for a smart mattress pad - touting better sleep and a more relaxing night. You have a few days left to ...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Air France KLM Flying Blue paid elite status match opportunity for UK residents
A reminder of this excellent airline elite status match offer for UK residents! This paid status match opportunity allows elite members of 13 non-SkyTeam airline programs to receive Air France KLM Flying Blue Silver, Gold or Platinum Elite Status for twelve months. This offer is available until April 7, 2024....
Your Mileage May Vary
10 English Words That Can Get You in Trouble in Other Languages
You would think that, as a species, humans would have more things in common with each other. Take language, for example. We’ve got over 8 billion people currently living on…
Frequent Miler
(Back) $40 off $125 at Amazon with 1 U.S. Bank Reward point [targeted]
Update 3/18/24: I am once again targeted for a US Bank offer. My offer is to get 40% off when using at least 1 point up to $50 off of $125. I misplaced one of our kids’ Fire tablets on a recent trip, so this is going to help me save...
Traveling For Miles
Delta adds more flights to Shanghai from Detroit
A little over a weeks ago we had United Airlines announcing that it would be re-launching its route between Los Angeles and Shanghai and increasing capacity to Hong Kong and now, in a recent schedule update, Delta has added more flights to Shanghai out of Detroit. The post Delta adds more...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
New Rewards Collaboration Announced By Marriott Bonvoy and BetMGM
A new rewards collaboration was announced by Marriott Bonvoy and BetMGM earlier today, Monday, March 18, 2024 in the online sports betting and iGaming industry — and to celebrate this unprecedented partnership, a sweepstakes has been launched in which you have a chance to win a trip to Los Angeles. This...
Miles To Memories
Check Out These New Amex Offers for Paramount+, Virgin Atlantic, and Four Seasons
You can get three months of Paramount+ for free, a $300 credit for Virgin Atlantic flights, and a $150 credit for Four Seasons stays. The post Check Out These New Amex Offers for Paramount+, Virgin Atlantic, and Four Seasons appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Off the Beaten Points
Air France’s New Business Class Is Coming to More US Cities This Summer
Air France’s new business class cabins, introduced in May 2022, are among the best in the world. Until…
View from the Wing
Delta Air Lines Transforms: A Glimpse Into The Future With New Uniforms
Delta Air Lines is planning new flight attendant and ground services uniforms, which should be revealed in the coming days. Pilots will eventually receive a new uniform as well. Some of the concepts have already leaked that we'll begin to see inflight. Continue reading Delta Air Lines Transforms: A...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Copa ConnectMiles: Up to 2,000 bonus miles for stays at Marriott Hotels in Latin America
Copa Airlines ConnectMiles members can earn up to 2,000 bonus miles for stays at Marriott Hotels in Latin America. This is the same offer we saw released last month for Avianca LifeMiles members. Click here for the Avianca offer if you would rather earn LifeMiles on your Marriott stays. The...
Traveling For Miles
Save $300 on Virgin Atlantic bookings with this targeted Amex offer
Today, American Express has brought back the same Virgin Atlantic offer that we saw promoting back in November last year. Once again, targeted cardholders have the chance to save $300 on select bookings and once again, the maximum rebate available is 15%. The post Save $300 on Virgin Atlantic bookings with...
Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – Aer Lingus Airbus A330-300 at Dublin Airport
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week we have an Aer Lingus Airbus A330-300 its home base of Dublin Airport as it awaits its next duty. Aer Lingus operates a fleet of 10 Airbus A330-300 in its mainline division, with two assigned...
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (16th March)
It’s halfway through March already. Doesn’t time fly when you’re having fun? Speaking of fun, it’s time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. I’d rather be here if I’m blunt – The Golden Gate Bridge, in the Bay Area.  Trip Report – Polishing Silver It’s transcontinental and transatlantic...
Economy Class & Beyond
Embraer obtains ETOPS authorisation for its E2 family of aircraft
Embraer has taken a major step forward with its E2 Jet programme, with the manufacturer obtaining ETOPS approval.  E195-E2 Tech Eagle Demostrator, now with ETOPS-120 rating – Image, Embraer The company secured 120-minute extended twin-engine operations (ETOPS – Extended-range Twin-engine Operations Performance Standards) approval for the E190-E2 and E195-E2. This...
From Miles to Smiles
Where To Go For A Romantic Break With Your Other Half In The UK
If you’re looking for a getaway with your other half, it can be difficult deciding where to go. When the options are endless, it can sometimes be harder narrowing it down than it would be if there were a small selection of places to choose from. Whether you’re looking to...
Economy Class & Beyond
Going between Heathrow and Gatwick on the M25 this weekend? Good luck with that
For those of you who need to travel between Heathrow and Gatwick by road, need to hit the channel ports if you’re coming from the North, or need to travel the M25 (Chris Rea’s Road to Hell), there’s bad news as the road will be partially closed this weekend. The...
Traveling For Miles
How American Airlines & Alaska Airlines reciprocal upgrades work (includes details of a new change)
Reciprocal upgrades have been available to American Airlines AAdvantage and Alaska Mileage Plan elites since 2021, and as a very recent change to the upgrade rules has improved the upgrade benefit for Alaska's flyers, this seems like a good time to recap how these upgrades work. The post How American Airlines...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Polishing Silver – A Heathrow Transit across Terminals and the Galleries North Lounge
A Heathrow Transit across Terminals and the Galleries North Lounge Polishing Silver Did you bet on how long it would take me to get from the 777 at Terminal 3 to a seat in the lounge at Terminal 5? It’s time to find out how long I took, and what...