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Storm-Proof Your 2025 Getaways: Flexible Bookings & Insurance Tactics
NOAA expects up to 19 storms in 2025, but there's no need to panic. From flexible award tickets to robust travel insurance, travelers can still fly with confidence.
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Smart Gulf Routes for Pakistan’s Independence Day 2025
As Pakistan’s diaspora converges for festive celebrations and fresh incentives, Gulf carriers offer key connections. Discover top strategies for snagging the best flights and supporting a united homecoming.
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5 Ways to Beat Obon 2025 Blackouts with Rural Ryokan Awards
Obon 2025 is around the corner, and major cities like Tokyo and Osaka will be packed. Discover strategies to find hidden award space and immerse yourself in Japan’s tranquil countryside.
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Securing Domestic Travel Awards and JR Pass Seats: Obon 2025
Obon 2025 in Japan runs August 13–15, with the peak rush extending August 9–18. Discover how to efficiently navigate flights, Shinkansen bookings, and the country’s cherished ancestral festival.
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One Mile at a Time
Air France-KLM Flying Blue Promo Rewards: Save 25% On Award Tickets
The Air France-KLM Flying Blue program has just published a new Promo Rewards list for February 2026, offering discounted short haul and long haul awards for travel over the coming months.
Monkey Miles
Here are all February transfer bonuses
Here are all the banks offering a transfer bonus to partner programs (Updated August 1st, 2022) The post Here are all February transfer bonuses appeared first on Monkey Miles.
Wild About Travel
The Surreal Magic of Walking Where Ships Should Be: Helsinki in Winter
My Strava doesn’t lie. It shows me walking 300 metres across the water from Helsinki’s shoreline, just near Kaivopuisto in southern Helsinki, to the island of Harakka. In winter, Helsinki can spend weeks below zero Celsius, which means vast areas of the sea freeze into thick ice. The 7 metres...
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Air India to bring in the Airbus A321XLRs to its network in 2029-30
Air India has announced the conversion of some of their A321neo orders to the A321XLR. This will enable them to fly their premium product all the way to Europe or East Asia in a narrowbody capacity. The post Air India to bring in the Airbus A321XLRs to its network in...
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Hotel Review: Grand Hyatt Manila
After spending some time in Hong Kong, we flew to Manila for a few… The post Hotel Review: Grand Hyatt Manila appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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The Tree That Owns Itself in Athens, Georgia.
Although this city is best known for its Bulldogs college football team, if you find yourself at the corner of Dearing Street and South Finley Street, you will find a strange anomaly at the top of a steep hill with a cobblestone street: the Tree That Owns Itself in Athens...
Frequent Miler
Best US credit cards for expats & international travelers
Since moving to the UK, I’ve had to rejig my wallet a little bit because the best credit cards to use for different purchases in the US aren’t necessarily the best ones to use while overseas. We have a good number of Frequent Miler readers who are either expats or...
Points With a Crew
Travelers Are Fuming Over This Polarizing Airport Security Trend That Causes Delays
Flying today can be a bit of a stressful situation, with arriving early, going through security and the thread of delays. But a recent airport security trend has passengers fuming, with ...
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Marriott Bonvoy Moments 2026: Get tickets to ICC T20 World Cup 2026 (India vs Pakistan) for 1 Marriott Bonvoy point
Marriott Bonvoy's latest partnership with the International Cricket Council gives them access to the games over the next four years. You can now get to watch ICC T20 World Cup matches for free by redeeming your Marriott Bonvoy points, including the traditional rivalry of India vs Pakistan The post Marriott Bonvoy...
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United Airlines Business Card Bonus Is Back — 100,000 Miles + 2,000 Status Points After $5,000 Spend
The United Business Card’s best offer is back: 100,000 bonus miles plus 2,000 PQP after $5,000 in purchases in the first three months. With a $150 annual fee but a $125 United travel credit, two United Club passes, and additional PQP earning on spend,. The headline bonus and the...
Monkey Miles
Capital One offers 30% transfer bonus to Japan Airlines
We have a limited time 30% transfer bonus to JAL, normally 4:3, which makes the ratio 1000:975 or nearly 1:1. That is particularly appealing on JAL flights in business class from the US to Asia. . Note that only the following cards earn Miles that can transfer into partners; however,...
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Not Everything Is Instagrammable: Places Where Photos Are Banned
Years ago, before smartphones, taking a picture meant having a camera and film with you. You also needed adequate lighting, or if that wasn’t available, some sort of flashbulb to…
Will Run For Miles
Trip Report: Bogota, Colombia – Tours and Activities
Often the best way to learn about the history and vibe of a city is through a local tour guide! The tour of Bogota led by Beyond Colombia was great! The post Trip Report: Bogota, Colombia – Tours and Activities appeared first on Will Run For Miles.
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Delta Fundraises For The DOT Secretary’s Son-In-Law — The Optics Are Brutal [Roundup]
Delta hosted a fundraiser for Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s son-in-law as he runs for Congress—a move with painfully obvious “regulator optics.” Also: Visa’s swipe-fee messaging, a jaw-dropping St. Barts approach video, Southwest’s new boarding turning passengers into baggage handlers and more.
Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – American Airlines Boeing 787-8 on final approach to Chicago O’Hare
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some Airplane Art. This week, we have an American Airlines Boeing 787-8 on final approach to Chicago O’Hare International Airport as the evening sun closes in. American Airlines operates 37 Boeing 787-8s in its widebody fleet. The airline also operates Boeing 777-200ER,...
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You Probably Have 100+ Amex Offers Waiting. Here’s How to Use Them
If you have an American Express card and you’re not using Amex Offers, you may be leaving real money on the table. Amex Offers are targeted promotions attached to your…
Points With a Crew
Yes, you will fly that airline again (even if you say you won’t)
Listen, when you say you're "NEVER FLYING (fill in the blank) AIRLINE AGAIN", we all know you're lying. You'll still fly them if the schedule and price are ...
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Buy Points & Miles Promotions: Airline and Hotel Bonuses for February 2026
If you are looking to buy airline miles or hotel points, we’ve compiled the programs currently offering a…
Altitude Yes
Earn Free Night Awards With Hyatt Brand Explorer
A very easy way to earn a free Hyatt night! Read and learn about Hyatt Brand Explorer. The post Earn Free Night Awards With Hyatt Brand Explorer first appeared on Altitude Yes.
ATX Jetsetter
Weekly Recap: February 1, 2026
Catch up on the latest aviation and travel related news for the week ending February 1, 2026 in the ATX Jetsetter weekly recap. The post Weekly Recap: February 1, 2026 appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
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Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection Goes for the Cash Grab and Ignores Marriott Benefit
We stayed at the Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection in Miramar Beach, FL this… The post Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection Goes for the Cash Grab and Ignores Marriott Benefit appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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Giraffe Centre in Nairobi
Included in the safari package in Kenya which I purchased was a trip to the Giraffe Centre — whose actual name is the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife Kenya limited, which was established in Nairobi in 1979 by... The post Giraffe Centre in Nairobi appeared first on The Gate.
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American Squawked 7700 Over Cuba — Miami–Quito Flight Went Into “Lockdown” and U-Turned
American squawked 7700 over Cuba and reversed course on the Miami–Quito run after the crew described the cabin as being “in lockdown” over a violent passenger who had to be physically restrained. The jet returned to South Florida about 74 minutes after departure, and after landing the aircraft underwent a...
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Is The Citi AAdvantage Globe Mastercard Worth It? 9 Reasons To Apply
Link: Learn more about the Citi / AAdvantage Globe Mastercard
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Mastering the 24-Hour Award-Swap: 2025 Tactics for Frequent Flyers
American Airlines is trimming free hold times on AAdvantage award tickets to just 24 hours, forcing travelers to act swiftly. Here’s how savvy frequent flyers can secure coveted redemptions in 2025.
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Back-to-School Airfare Dip 2025: Tracking August Shoulder Fares
August’s back-to-school season is shaping up to be an unexpected sweet spot for 2025 flight deals. Here’s how to use fare-predicting tools and Google Flights guarantees to land budget-friendly bookings.
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Score Elite Perks with a BOS-PVD Mileage Run on Victory Day 2025
Victory Day 2025 brings an ultra-cheap BOS-PVD route to help flyers top off elite credits. Find out how to leverage short flights for maximum rewards.
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Virtuoso Travel Week 2025: Luxury Insights and Amex FHR Perks
Top luxury travel pros from 100+ countries unite in Las Vegas from August 9–15 for networking, education, and insider intel. Frequent flyers can discover new event features and Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts benefits to elevate their next journey.
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Flying with Pets in 2025: Revised Rules for Frequent Flyers
Airlines worldwide have rolled out updated pet travel regulations in 2025, covering everything from in-cabin breed allowances to stricter paperwork. This guide compares fees, seat rules, and must-know tips for a smoother journey with your furry friend.
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Short-Haul Flight Deals: Beat 2025 Beach Traffic
Gridlocked highways can turn a beach weekend into a slog. These short-haul flight sweet spots help travelers skip I-95 traffic and maximize loyalty program mileage for a breezy getaway.
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Seaplane Sightseeing 2025: Redeem Kenmore & Alaska Miles for PNW Water Landings
Discover the Pacific Northwest’s stunning vistas from above with Kenmore Air’s seaplane tours. Frequent flyers can redeem or earn Alaska Miles while enjoying unforgettable water takeoffs and landings.
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Your End-of-Summer 2025 Refresher: Amex Airline-Fee Credits That Still Work
The Amex airline-fee credit can help offset annual fees on premium cards. Here’s how to unlock key reimbursements in 2025 while avoiding common pitfalls.