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Iconic Park Hyatt Tokyo Reopens, After Renovation: I Can’t Wait To Stay!
In May 2024, the Park Hyatt Tokyo closed, so that it could undergo a major renovation. There’s now an exciting update, because after a 19-month project, the hotel has reopened as of today… and I can’t wait to stay!
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ZIPAIR Will Fly From Tokyo To Orlando With Boeing 787s… But Only Four Times
For the first time in history, we’re going to see nonstop passenger flights between Japan and Florida. That’s super exciting, though there’s one major catch. I first covered this several weeks ago when the flights were first announced, but they’re now on sale, so the schedule has also been published.
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Qatar Airways Diptyque Amenity Kits Get A Refresh, With New Designs
In 2022, we saw Qatar Airways initially team up with Diptyque for its amenity kits, which was pretty cool. This collaboration has been live for a few years now, and there’s an exciting update, as these amenity kits are getting an overhaul.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
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One Mile at a Time
Marriott Selling Bonvoy Points With 40% Bonus (0.89 Cents Per Point)
A couple of months ago, Marriott Bonvoy launched its latest promotion on purchased points. This offer was supposed to expire over the weekend, but has been extended by a few days, for anyone who may still be interested. While it’s not for everyone, it has the potential to represent a...
Frequent Miler
Is this the beginning of the end of 1 to 1 point transfers?
A few days ago, we learned that Amex plans to reduce the transfer ratio of Amex points to Cathay Pacific Asia Miles. Starting 3/1/26, 1,000 Membership Rewards points will get you only 800 Asia Miles. Taken on its own, this wouldn’t be a big deal. Asia Miles can be useful...
2PAXfly
QATAR AIRWAYS: Surprise CEO dumping without explanation. Why?
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The Bulkhead Seat
IHG One Rewards Launches 15% Reward Night Discount at New and Renovated Hotels Worldwide
IHG One Rewards is rolling out a limited-time global offer that allows members at… The post IHG One Rewards Launches 15% Reward Night Discount at New and Renovated Hotels Worldwide appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Should Carbon Monoxide Detectors Be Required in Hotel Rooms?
In addition to sprinkler systems and fire alarms, carbon monoxide detectors seem to be ubiquitous as safety equipment in rooms at hotel and resort properties — but believe it or not, no federal law currently exists in the United States that requires lodging establishments to be equipped with carbon monoxide...
Frequent Miler
(Update) The Southwest debit card is live & it’s actually mildly interesting
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QANTAS: International flights return to the Gold Coast (OOL). Fly direct to New Zealand 3 times a week
In a win for Gold Coast travellers, Qantas is bringing back overseas flights from the Gold Coast (formerly Coolangatta) Airport for the first time in almost five years. Qantas will launch Gold Coast to Auckland services from 16 June 2026. This will reconnect Queensland’s beach capital with New Zealand three...
The Bulkhead Seat
75% Complete Across the Fleet: Delta Installed Free Wi-Fi On Its 1,000th Aircraft
Delta Air Lines has reached another milestone in its digital transformation journey with the… The post 75% Complete Across the Fleet: Delta Installed Free Wi-Fi On Its 1,000th Aircraft appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
View from the Wing
RFK Jr And Sean Duffy Lecture Travelers About Junk Snacks — Then Do Pull-Ups And Miss The Real Issue With Concessions
RFK Jr and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy flew into National to scold airports for serving “junk” to travelers, then pivoted to a pull-up competition while ignoring why terminal concessions are so bad in the first place. Continue reading RFK Jr And Sean Duffy Lecture Travelers About Junk Snacks — Then...
You Are Travel
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Frequent Miler
Bilt: Now earn 2 United miles per dollar spent on rent (with a 3% fee)
Late last week,  Bilt and United announced that it is now possible to earn 2 United miles per dollar spent on rent when you use a United Mileage Plus consumer credit card to pay rent through Bilt. You’ll pay a 3% fee to pay rent this way. At that cost,...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
OFFER EXTENDED: Buy Marriott Bonvoy points with up to a 40% bonus
Marriott Bonvoy bonus of up to 40% for buying their points has been extended by a couple of days to December 10. This is a mystery bonus offer, I do see some people have been targeted to get 40%, personally I received a 35% offer. Let me know in the...
Miles To Memories
Forgotten Paris Hyatt, Thanksgiving to Europe, San Antonio Impresses & Visiting Ted Lasso!
Recapping the MTM Diamond San Antonio meetup, Mark's epic Thanksgiving Paris/London family trips, Frontier flight hacks and more! The post Forgotten Paris Hyatt, Thanksgiving to Europe, San Antonio Impresses & Visiting Ted Lasso! appeared first on Miles to Memories.
View from the Wing
Disgraced Ex-Congressman George Santos Owes Hundreds Of Thousands — But Turns Down $900 From Delta And Complains About It
George Santos, the former New York congressman whose fraud case left him owing hundreds of thousands of dollars, bragged on social media about refusing a $900 Delta offer to give up his seat on an oversold shuttle flight. Continue reading Disgraced Ex-Congressman George Santos Owes Hundreds Of Thousands — But Turns...
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You Are Travel
Japan Airlines Refreshes Long Haul Economy Wine Offerings
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The Travel Sisters
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Frequent Miler
Etihad makes its industry-lagging cancellation policy even worse
Etihad has long had an awful award cancellation policy. Last month, they managed to somehow make it even worse. The cheapest awards can no longer be refunded at all (you lose all of the miles if you cancel at any time), and even the most expensive “Deluxe” awards can not...

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