Frequent Miler
The mixed bag of Marriott Nightly Upgrade Awards
Marriott Bonvoy members who earn 50 elite nights in a calendar year earn Platinum Elite status and a Choice Benefit. Those most commonly chosen of the 50-night Choice Benefits are Nightly Upgrade Awards. Long-time Marriott Platinum members know that these awards can be a very mixed bag in terms of...
Eye of the Flyer
New Capital One Lounge — The Biggest One Yet — Coming to Charlotte!
Another Capital One Lounge is joining the bank’s growing airport club network — and the new outpost will be the chain’s biggest location. The new Capital One Lounge will be at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and part of the airport’s Concourse A expansion. The Mezzanine level will host the...
Pontos pra Voar
Inter oferece 4% de cashback no abastecimento pelo Shell Box
Sextou com economia no posto! O Banco Inter voltou a oferecer aos seus clientes 4% de cashback no abastecimento de combustíveis realizados pelo Shell Box. A oferta é ideal para quem já utiliza o app no dia a dia e quer reduzir o valor gasto ao encher o tanque. A...
Live and Let’s Fly
From Triumph To Tragedy: Mother Jailed For 10 Years After Death Of Girl Born On Air Canada Flight
This is a heartbreaking story that intersects aviation history, child welfare, and criminal justice. A Canadian mother has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after a judge found her responsible for the death of her five-year-old daughter, a girl who once captured the world’s attention when she was born...
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Frequent Miler
The mixed bag of Marriott Nightly Upgrade Awards
Marriott Bonvoy members who earn 50 elite nights in a calendar year earn Platinum Elite status and a Choice Benefit. Those most commonly chosen of the 50-night Choice Benefits are Nightly Upgrade Awards. Long-time Marriott Platinum members know that these awards can be a very mixed bag in terms of...
Eye of the Flyer
New Capital One Lounge — The Biggest One Yet — Coming to Charlotte!
Another Capital One Lounge is joining the bank’s growing airport club network — and the new outpost will be the chain’s biggest location. The new Capital One Lounge will be at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and part of the airport’s Concourse A expansion. The Mezzanine level will host the...
Live and Let’s Fly
From Triumph To Tragedy: Mother Jailed For 10 Years After Death Of Girl Born On Air Canada Flight
This is a heartbreaking story that intersects aviation history, child welfare, and criminal justice. A Canadian mother has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after a judge found her responsible for the death of her five-year-old daughter, a girl who once captured the world’s attention when she was born...
TravelUpdate
A few days at the Hyatt Regency in Seattle
In Seattle and got to spend time at the Hyatt Regency hotel on Howell street. It is about…
One Mile at a Time
Buy United MileagePlus Miles With Up To 100% Bonus (1.88 Cents Per Mile)
Strategically buying miles & points can represent a great deal, especially for luxury travel. United Airlines MileagePlus has just launched its newest sale on purchased miles. As usual, different members may be targeted for different offers. There’s a surprising new restriction on this offer compared to previous ones.
Points With a Crew
Get $15 Amazon Credit When Buying At Least $50 of Select Household Essentials (Plus Stack with $20 P&G Rebate)
Amazon is running a promotion where you can get a $15 Amazon credit for buying at least $50 in household items (cleaners, batteries, laundry, paper products and ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Not Using Headphones In Public Places: Rude or Reasonable?
People seem to be increasingly using their portable electronic devices to be informed or entertained at increased volumes in public places — such as airports, restaurants, the lobbies of hotel properties, and even aboard airplanes as four of countless examples — while simultaneously not using headphones to keep the audio...
Frequent Miler
Capital One Venture X Business 400K welcome offer (ending soon)
Update 1/8/26: Capital One is now advertising that this 400K offer will be ending on January 19th. ~~~ Yesterday, Capital One released an “increased” welcome offer for the Venture X Business card that awards new cardholders 400,000 Capital One Miles after spending $150,000 in the first 6 months. The offer is split...
Travel With Grant
How Fast Does the Citi Strata Elite $200 Splurge Credit Post for Best Buy Purchases?
Discover how quickly the Citi Strata Elite $200 Splurge Credit posts for Best Buy purchases. Learn from Laura's experience and see why the credit appeared automatically just two days after her transactions. The post How Fast Does the Citi Strata Elite $200 Splurge Credit Post for Best Buy Purchases? first appeared...
Frequent Miler
Wyndham Rewards status match is back (and it’s generous)
Wyndham Rewards status matches are back, and there are very generous matching opportunities from some hotel programs. The Deal Match your hotel loyalty program status to Wyndham Rewards & maintain it with a status challenge. Direct link to offer Key Terms To request the Awarded Member Level, an eligible Hotel...
Your Mileage May Vary
Think Bed Bugs Are Just a Hotel Problem? Here Are the U.S. Cities Where They’re Thriving
You probably saw the articles recently about the lawsuit a family filed against Delta and KLM, claiming their international flight from Atlanta to Amsterdam was infested with bed bugs. Bed…
Frequent Miler
Chase Freedom Unlimited®: Now offering 30K / $300 after only $500 in spend (last call)
Update 1/8/26: This increased Chase Freedom Unlimited® offer will be ending on 1/15/2026 at 9:00 AM EST. If you’re looking to get in on it, now’s the time. ~~~ The Chase Freedom Unlimited® card is unique among Ultimate Rewards-earning cards in that it earns a minimum of 1.5x for all...
View from the Wing
Passenger Handed a Flight Attendant an Airsickness Bag—”This Is For You”—It Was Stuffed With Cash
A passenger handed a flight attendant a sealed airsickness bag mid-flight and said, “This is for you”—so she assumed it was trash and set it aside. Later she opened it and found it was packed with cash: $208 that passengers had quietly pooled as a collective tip. Continue reading Passenger Handed...
Frequent Miler
Discover: Get a $20 bonus after spending $100 on mobile wallets (targeted)
Discover is sending another targeted offer to some cardholders: a $20 cashback bonus when spending $100+ in-store or online with mobile wallets like Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and Google Pay. The Deal There is a new targeted offer for a $20 cashback bonus when spending $100+ in-store or online with...
One Mile at a Time
Avelo Airlines Ends Deportation Flights, But Company’s Planes Sold To ICE
In April 2025, it was revealed that low cost carrier Avelo Airlines would start operating deportation flights, as part of an agreement with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) division of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Aer Lingus Follows Through With Threat To Shutter Manchester Base After Cabin Crew Went On Strike
As many as 200 cabin crew who work on long-haul flights for Aer Lingus from its base in Manchester, England, are likely to be jobless by the end of March after the Irish flag carrier removed tickets from sale on Thursday. The announcement comes just a few months after cabin...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: TK1754 Oslo to Istanbul (Business Class) – Growing Old in Style
TK1754 – Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Istanbul Airport – BUSINESS CLASS Growing Old with In Style Time for a new business class experience. How does the Turkish Airlines Mid-Haul Experience stack up?  In this mammoth trip report (note, headings subject to change) Yes. I’m that old. Next. Off to Heathrow,...
Points With a Crew
4 Reasons to Get the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card
If you are starting out in the world of credit card miles and points, and aren't sure which card you should get - here are 4 reasons it should be the Chase Sapphire Preferred
Your Mileage May Vary
Is the IHG United TravelBank ‘Double Dip’ Disappearing?
The IHG Premier card’s $25 United TravelBank deposits are one of those small perks that feels bigger than it is — mostly because there’s a clever way to use it.…
One Mile at a Time
Buy Emirates Lounge Access: How Much Does It Cost, And Is It Worth It?
Emirates has one of the world’s largest global network of lounges, as the airline is hyper-focused on offering a consistent experience throughout its network. What many people don’t realize is that the airline also sells access to its lounges, so in this post, I’d like to take a closer look...
Miles To Memories
SoFi Checking & Savings $300 Bonus (Plus $415 from Swagbucks)
SoFi is now offering up to 3.60% APY for its SoFi Checking & Savings account, plus you can get a bonus of up to $805 as a new member. The post SoFi Checking & Savings $300 Bonus (Plus $415 from Swagbucks) appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Frequent Miler
Chase Ink Business Preferred® 100K welcome offer available online (and referrals)
Update: This increased Chase Ink Business Preferred® 100K offer is now showing on both public and referral links. Remember, though, that Chase business referrals are now awarded only for the first card a business opens with Chase. ~~~Original Post Follows~~~ There is an increased welcome offer available for the Chase...
Live and Let’s Fly
My Conversation With U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy…
I mentioned earlier that U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy attended the signing ceremony for the historic Boeing – Alaska Airlines aircraft order and Alaska’s 787 livery reveal. After the ceremony, I had a chance to briefly speak with Duffy. My Chat With Sean Duffy In Seattle Duffy spoke for about...
Miles To Memories
Choice Privileges All-New Rewards Experience and Titanium Status Now Live
Choice Privileges is launching an all‑new rewards experience in early 2026, promising more rewards more frequently, and faster Elite status. The post Choice Privileges All-New Rewards Experience and Titanium Status Now Live appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Pontos pra Voar
Tóquio lidera entre os destinos internacionais que mais cresceram nas buscas dos brasileiros
Tóquio lidera a lista de destinos internacionais que mais cresceram entre os brasileiros em 2025 e ajuda a ilustrar uma mudança clara no perfil de viagem do país. Levantamento da Civitatis mostra que os destinos escolhidos pelos brasileiros estão cada vez mais ligados a experiências culturais profundas, boa infraestrutura e...
Pontos pra Voar
10×1! Ganhe até 10 pontos por real gasto em lojas parceiras da Livelo
Hoje é dia de 10×1 na Livelo! A campanha envolve mais de 60 lojas parceiras e permite acumular até 10 pontos por real gasto em compras online. Uma excelente oportunidade para quem já estava planejando comprar e ainda quer turbinar o saldo de pontos. Confira os detalhes da oferta e...
The Travelers Club
Ma stratégie fidélité hôtelière 2026 : pourquoi Marriott Bonvoy demeure mon programme de référence
À mesure que les programmes de fidélité hôteliers se complexifient, une chose devient évidente : la fidélité se calcule. Non pas de manière froide ou désincarnée, mais avec une grille de lecture qui intègre à la fois le volume réel de nuitées, les seuils financiers, la qualité du portefeuille hôtelier...
TravelUpdate
A few days at the Hyatt Regency in Seattle
In Seattle and got to spend time at the Hyatt Regency hotel on Howell street. It is about…
Duocaish
Agoda 东亚银行优惠码：预订全球酒店享93折优惠（2026/12/31前预订）
Agoda 和 BEA 东亚银行一直都有长期的合作，持有 BEA 信用卡的会员均可享受 Agoda 东亚银行优 […]
Duocaish
凯悦协议价：大型企业员工可通过 Challenge 参与企业环球客挑战 2026
和大部分酒店集团一样，各个大型的跨国公司的员工在凯悦酒店集团除了可以使用协议价代码订房，也会有类似 Chall […]
One Mile at a Time
Buy United MileagePlus Miles With Up To 100% Bonus (1.88 Cents Per Mile)
Strategically buying miles & points can represent a great deal, especially for luxury travel. United Airlines MileagePlus has just launched its newest sale on purchased miles. As usual, different members may be targeted for different offers. There’s a surprising new restriction on this offer compared to previous ones.
Points With a Crew
Get $15 Amazon Credit When Buying At Least $50 of Select Household Essentials (Plus Stack with $20 P&G Rebate)
Amazon is running a promotion where you can get a $15 Amazon credit for buying at least $50 in household items (cleaners, batteries, laundry, paper products and ...