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Woman Nearly Dies After Drinking Bug-Infested Cup of Coffee From Vending Machine at Spanish Airport
A Spanish airline worker nearly died after drinking a cup of coffee from a vending machine at Son Sant Joan airport near Palma, Majorca, earlier this month after she went into anaphylactic shock. The 21-year-old woman had bought the cup of coffee during a break and initially noticed an odd...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
First Class Passenger Claims American Airlines Flight Attendant Ordered Her to Use Economy Bathroom Because He Didn’t Like the Way She Shut the Door
An American Airlines passenger traveling in First Class on a flight from Chicago O’Hare to Phoenix earlier this year claims a flight attendant ordered her to use the Economy Class bathroom because he didn’t like the way she closed the lavatory door and then manhandled her when she ignored his...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Scandinavian Airlines to Join SkyTeam Alliance
As a result of an investment of $1.2 billion by Air France-KLM Group for a share of 19.9 percent of Scandinavian Airlines — which had filed voluntary petitions under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code of the United States on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 — the airline will leave Star Alliance...
Frequent Miler
Buy IHG Points For 0.56 cents each (targeted)
IHG has again returned with a sale that’s giving an 80% bonus when buying their points. That means you can buy IHG Rewards points for 0.56 cents per point (cpp). Note that, although the 80% bonus begins at 5,000 IHG points, pricing doesn’t actually reach 0.56cpp until you buy at...
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Dallas Airline Passenger Caught On Video Shoplifting, Tells Police The Store Gave Him The Wallet – Free!
Everything is on camera. The wallet had gone missing. Clerks saw it was taken and called the police.
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More Easy Rewards: Fee-free Visa Gift Cards at Staples
On the heels of this week’s fee-free Mastercard gift cards, Staples will be offering fee-free fixed-value $200 Visa Gift Cards from April 28, 2024 to May 4, 2024. The limit is again eight per customer per day (although some stores may allow more). This offer doesn’t apply to the variable-load...
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American Airlines Flight Attendants “Union Thug” Demands Free Palestine, Overthrow Capitalism
Flight attendants at American Airlines are getting increasingly frustrated. Here's what American's Philadelphia base is promoting, an interesting amalgamation of complaints about society as well as a reflection on their own leadership: Being a "union thug" "overthrow capitalism" "solidarity with Palestine"
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Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Limited Edition 747 design for the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card returns!
The extremely popular limited edition Boeing 747 design for the card that is made of 25% metal from a retired Delta 747 has returned. The limited edition cards are first come first served so it may be better to get the card sooner than later! Card details: card_name bonus_miles_full Click...
Wild About Travel
Whimsical Portmeirion, Home of “The Prisoner”
I am a fan of the weird 1960s TV series called “The Prisoner”. This cult classic was written by and starred the actor Patrick McGoohan, who had previously worked on a top-rated British TV series called “Danger Man”. The Prisoner is an enigmatic, brilliant TV series that has left a...
Points Miles and Bling
Aeroplan Elite Status Offer is back – The American Express Aeroplan Reserve Card
Air Canada has announced the return of its Aeroplan Elite Status offer for a second consecutive year. This promotion will…
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Frequent Miler
Incredible 300K Welcome Offer for the Amex Business Platinum
Update 4/26: These insane under-the-radar Business Platinum offers keep getting even crazier. Today, a Travel on Points reader reported seeing an even better 300K offer using the same methods described below. Unfortunately, this one has the increased $20K minimum spend that we reported on the 150K public offer earlier today....
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$1,500 Lesson: The Hidden Cost of Flying with Luxury Bags [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.
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Traveling For Miles
Amex brings back limited-edition Boeing 747 Delta credit cards
Amex has brought back the opportunity for successful new applicants and current holders of two of its Delta co-branded cards to order a special design of their card that not only boasts a unique Boeing 747 design but that that is also made, in part, from two 747s that once flew...
Miles To Memories
Alaska Airlines Expands Service in Southern California
Alaska Airlines is expanding service at two of its major hubs in Southern California with new routes and more capacity to popular West Coast destinations.
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Frequent Flyer Bonuses
British Airways Original Sale: Save on flights and holiday packages out of the U.K.
British Airways has launched a sale for travel out of the U.K. to Europe, North America, the Middle East and more. The sale is for all fare classes and covers both BA flights as well as BA Holiday packages. All offers must be booked by May 14 , 2024. There...
Live and Let’s Fly
Airport Shoplifter Makes Stupid Choice In Dallas Before Turkish Airlines Flight
A shoplifter was arrested while waiting to board his Turkish Airlines flight after stealing a wallet from a Coach store at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). You really do have to wonder what would possess someone to steal something so blatantly and then make up a story so outlandish… Airport...
Monkey Miles
Bilt Rewards Rent Day centers on Home ( Use points on rent get 100% back to use on Home Collection )
Don't forget today is double points day with Bilt Rewards Mastercard
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Weekly Wanderlust: A Curated Collection of Must-Read Posts
1. Six-Hour Immigration Lines at Miami International Airport Highlight the Need for Change
I've said it before and I'll continue to say it, Global Entry is amazing. Sure, the fee recently increased by $20 (the first time in 15 years), but saving hours of time is more than worth it. Yesterday,...
Frequent Miler
Marriott Amex Cards: Best Ever 155K and 185K Welcome Offers (last call)
Update 4/25: This is the last week for these best ever Amex Marriott offers, as they’re due to expire on 5/1. If you’ve been on the fence, now’s the time. American Express has just launched massive, limited-time welcome offers for the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant and Bonvoy Bevy cards, each one...
Live from a Lounge
IndiGo orders 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft as a part of its first widebody order
IndiGo signed on the dotted line for 30 A350-900 aircraft with Airbus today. That makes them the latest entrant in the widebody club (in 2027).
The post IndiGo orders 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft as a part of its first widebody order appeared first on Live from a Lounge.
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Big Changes Coming To Southwest Airlines, Expect Extra Legroom Seats And Some Assigned Seating
Southwest Airlines reported a loss of $231 million for the first quarter, and they've shared a number of actions that they're taking to turn around their financial performance. During their earnings call they highlighted several measures they're taking but one in particular will change what it means to fly...
Miles To Memories
What!!! Amex Business Platinum Now Offers 300K Bonus (YMMV)
American Express is targeting select customers with an offer to earn 300,000 Membership Rewards points when applying for The Business Platinum Card®.
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