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by bamain | August 18, 2022 | 0 Comments
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This Barclays Bonus Offer Has A Sneaky Catch
The bonus points are easy. The timing is what made me take a second look. Last year, Barclays sent me a spending offer for my Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard:…
Frequent Miler
Hotels.com Amex Offer for prepaid hotels: Get 10% back on up to $1K spend; stack with other Amex Offer
There’s a new, targeted Amex Offer for Hotels.com that’s giving 10% back on up to $1,000 spent on prepaid stays. The Deal Get 10% back as a statement credit on prepaid hotel bookings at Hotels.com with a targeted Amex Offer. Key Terms Expires August 31, 2026. Limit of $100 in...
Points Miles and Bling
First Impressions of Air Canada A321XLR cabin and seat features
I have just attended an Air Canada media event where I had the opportunity to check out the brand-new A321XLR…
2PAXfly
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: Corporate affairs head demonstrates double standards on social media
This story was reported by Hannah Wootton, in the AFR. As you will see, there are now deleted posts involved, making this difficult to verify independently. However, the AFR is a journal of record and demonstrates traditional journalistic ethics, so I am inclined to trust their reporting. Since he’s Virgin...
View from the Wing
UK Plans A Disruptive Passenger Blacklist — One Airline’s Ban Could Follow You Everywhere
The UK is developing a disruptive passenger blacklist that could let one airline’s ban follow a traveler across other carriers. That may sound appealing when someone assaults crew or forces a diversion, but without clear standards, due process, fixed limits, and meaningful appeal rights, it risks turning airline customer-service disputes...
One Mile at a Time
Oneworld & Taj InnerCircle NeuPass Launch Cool Loyalty Partnership
The oneworld alliance has just announced a first-of-its-kind loyalty partnership with a hotel brand, which is pretty cool. While the brand is pretty niche (at least on a global basis), it’s cool to see the concept behind this.
Miles To Memories
MGM Sale Shock & The Billionaire Era of Las Vegas + Rio’s Questionable Buffet!
MGM and Caesars are selling and a new era of Vegas is about to begin plus Rio's terrible Hyatt buffet and Vanderpump is finally here.
View from the Wing
American Airlines And Alaska Elites Now Get Hotel Status And Discounts At Taj, The Pierre And 630 Hotels
oneworld elites are getting a new hotel benefit: discounts and status across Taj, The Pierre, St. James Court, Vivanta, Ginger and more than 600 other Indian Hotels Company properties. For American and Alaska elites, this turns airline status into hotel savings and Taj InnerCircle - NeuPass status — while top...
Frequent Miler
Eat out, earn more: Guide to card-linked dining programs for airlines, hotels & more
One of the ways to earn points, miles and/or cashback on your everyday spend is to link your payment card(s) to dining programs that offer rewards. When paying for meals at participating restaurants with one of those linked cards, you earn bonus rewards through that dining program. Once you’ve registered...
The Bulkhead Seat
Delta’s Ambitious Plan to Dominate Los Angeles Raises Big Questions
Delta Air Lines is making it increasingly clear that Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)…
One Mile at a Time
Delta Wants To Dominate LAX, With “Once In A Generation” Opportunity
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is unique in that it’s an airport where American, Delta, and United, all have a hub. Its the only airport in the country where that’s the case. Over the years, weve seen the airlines take turns trying to beat out the competition, only to hemorrhage...
Your Mileage May Vary
Don’t Make This Mistake If You Volunteer to Give Up Your Seat
Giving up your seat on an overbooked flight can be an easy way to make a few hundred dollars. But only if you do it exactly right. Airlines are well…
Frequent Miler
AARP/Expedia: Book $500+ hotel stay or car rental & get $50 gift card free
AARP’s travel portal which is powered by Expedia is offering a $50 gift card free when booking a $500+ hotel stay or car rental. The Deal Get a $50 multi-brand gift card free when booking a $500+ hotel stay or car rental through AARP’s travel portal. Direct link to offer....
View from the Wing
Delta Has An Internal Plan To Win Los Angeles — And A Rare Opening Before American And United Can Respond
Delta sees Los Angeles as a rare chance to break a long-running three-way fight with American and United, and internal plans point to a bigger push at LAX while its rivals are constrained. American has pulled back, United’s facilities are limited, smaller carriers have shrunk, and Delta wants to turn...
Eye of the Flyer
American Suspends Six Routes — Four of Them Out of LAX
American just hit pause on six routes, and LAX flyers are taking most of the hit. Here's which nonstops are disappearing this summer, why, and what to do if you're booked on one.
One Mile at a Time
Alaska & Korean Air Plan Codeshare Partnership: A Delta Betrayal?
I must say, I’m a bit surprised that Delta didn’t compel Korean Air not to go in this direction, given competitive dynamics…
Miles To Memories
Alaska Airlines Making Several Negative Changes to Awards & Saver Fares
Atmos Rewards is making a few changes that include higher fees on partner award tickets and reduced earning on Saver fares.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Earn Up to 15,000 Bonus Wyndham Rewards Points This Summer…
You can earn up to 15,000 bonus Wyndham Rewards points this summer when you complete a qualified stay at any of your choice of 8,414 participating hotel and resort properties worldwide through Wednesday, September 30, 2026; and you can earn up to 30,000 bonus Wyndham Rewards points if you are...
Frequent Miler
Earn 10X Wyndham points on Applebee’s deliveries + 2,500 bonus points on first order
Wyndham Rewards and Applebee’s have teamed up to offer Wyndham points and free delivery when ordering Applebee’s while staying at a Wyndham property. In addition to earning points on all eligible orders, you’ll also earn 2,500 bonus points on your first order. The Deals Earn 10X Wyndham points on Applebee’s...
One Mile at a Time
Best Credit Cards Right Now: 6 Cards I Actually Spend On
I have roughly two dozen credit cards (as one does), though only a handful actually see meaningful spending each month. Some sit in a drawer purely for the ongoing perks and statement credits that justify their annual fees, while others rotate through my wallet because they earn the best return...
View from the Wing
FAA Wants To Centrally Plan Airline Competition — Starting With Spirit’s $87 Million LaGuardia Slots
The FAA says Spirit’s valuable LaGuardia slots should go to a low-cost airline or be retired entirely, not simply sold to whoever values them most. That is the same central-planning impulse airline regulators keep falling into: trying to engineer competition from Washington instead of using prices to allocate scarce airport...
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Hilton Brings Back More Nights, More Points For Summer 2026
Hilton Honors has launched its new summer promotion, and this time it’s bringing back another familiar name: More Nights, More Points. That follows the Points Unlimited promotion Hilton offered earlier…
Miles To Memories
TSA Is Testing Remote Security Screening
The TSA has officially launched a new pilot program that allows some travelers to complete airport security screening before they even arrive at Boston Logan International Airport.
View from the Wing
Don’t Sleep On The Chase 100,000 Point Ink Business Preferred Bonus
Chase has brought back a 100,000-point bonus on the Ink Business Preferred, giving small-business owners and those of you with a side hustle one of the strongest bank card offers available right now. The card’s $95 annual fee is low for a bonus this large, and the points can be...

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