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Bolivia and Uzbekistan Drop Tourist Visa Requirements for U.S. Citizens
Unexpected bits of good news for U.S. citizens: Bolivia and Uzbekistan are becoming easier to visit. Let’s start with Bolivia. As of December 1st, the Bolivian Ministry of Foreign Affairs removed tourist visa requirements for the United States, as well as a handful of other passport holders. Previously, the tourist...
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Sad…Chase devalues Points Boost
Well this is a sad development and well spotted by Frequent Miler. This must have happened overnight because I was just searching hotels in NYC and London yesterday and every Points Boost property was still giving me 2 cents per point ( I have a Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠)....
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Passengers Are Using A Deceptive Trick To Beat Airport Bag Scales — And Avoid Overweight Fees
Airlines enforce the 50-pound limit with baggage scales that aren’t always perfectly calibrated—so some passengers have started “helping” the reading by quietly supporting one side of the suitcase with a foot while it’s being weighed. The number drops because part of the bag’s weight transfers off the scale, and influencers...
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Couple Stayed in an Airbnb & Found The Craziest Note Attached to the Bed
Airbnb and other short-term home rental companies like VRBO have had their controversies, but they’ve also garnered their share of fans. From people who want to stay in a larger…
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Hilton Honors Adds 500 SLH Properties to Luxury Brands Portfolio
Hilton Honors has added 500 boutique properties from the Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) collection. The post Hilton Honors Adds 500 SLH Properties to Luxury Brands Portfolio appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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Airlines that Offer Amenity Kits in Economy Class
On long-haul flights, amenity kits are a given in First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy, though the quality can… The post Airlines that Offer Amenity Kits in Economy Class appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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American Airlines promo: Earn 100 miles for registering, up to 2K more miles for qualifying activity
American Airlines is running a promotion that awards 100 bonus miles free just for registering, along with the ability to earn up to 2,000 more bonus miles for qualifying activity. The Deal Earn 100 bonus AAdvantage miles when registering for an American Airlines promotion, then earn: 500 bonus miles for...
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United Airlines Is Trying to Fix The Scourge Of ‘Gate Lice’ With a New App Feature… But Will It Work?
United Airlines is on a mission to stop the scourge of ‘gate lice’ – the term that frequent flyers have airline staff have coined for passengers who crowd around the gate area before their boarding group has been called. In one recent YouGov poll of U.S. flyers, 76% said that...
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Citi Dividend Announces 5% Categories for 1st Quarter of 2026
Citi has released the calendar for Q1 of 2026 for the 5% Cash Back categories. These are quarterly rotating categories for Citi Dividend cardholders. The post Citi Dividend Announces 5% Categories for 1st Quarter of 2026 appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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This is the dumbest advice to get a first class upgrade I’ve ever heard
Everyone's looking for the magic secret to get that elusive first class upgrade. Just don't follow the advice in this article, which is probably the dumbest I've ever heard.
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How I Turned The Tables On A Pickpocket In Addis Ababa
For the second time in my life, I was pickpocketed, this time in Addis Ababa. But this time, rather boldly (or stupidly), I reacted swiftly. A Pickpocket Stole My iPhone In Addis Ababa And Didn’t Run I spent one night in Addis Ababa before flying home, staying at the Hyatt...
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Chase Sapphire Reserve Cardholders Getting Less Value at Some The Edit Properties
Chase Sapphire Reserve cardholders are recently noticing a devaluation of one of the benefits that was added after the revamp just a few months ago. The post Chase Sapphire Reserve Cardholders Getting Less Value at Some The Edit Properties appeared first on Miles to Memories.
One Mile at a Time
383K Lufthansa Miles Stolen, Member Reports It, Airline Says Tough Luck?
Airline loyalty program fraud happens a fair bit, whereby points or other rewards currencies are stolen out of accounts. The good thing is that airlines typically make members whole, assuming that basic precautions were taken for safeguarding the account.
ATX Jetsetter
Review: Hilton Tokyo
The Hilton Tokyo provides travelers with a wide range of amenities and is a great home base when visiting the city thanks to its location. The post Review: Hilton Tokyo appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
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Why a Targeted Offer Made Me Reconsider the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant (and Its $650 Fee)
I never thought I’d be considering the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant again. We ditched this card back in 2023, right around the time the annual fee jumped to $650. Not because…
The Bulkhead Seat
Hilton Adds More Small Luxury Hotels of The World™ (SLH) to Bring the Total Bookable to 500
In February 2024, I wrote about how Hilton and Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ (SLH)… The post Hilton Adds More Small Luxury Hotels of The World™ (SLH) to Bring the Total Bookable to 500 appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
View from the Wing
He Spent $200,000 On Marriott, Stayed 250 Nights A Year — Then Quit Bonvoy And Reset His Hotel Loyalty
After spending more than $200,000 and as many as 250 nights a year with Marriott, a longtime Ambassador finally walked away. Denied benefits, unchecked franchise abuse, and eroding standards forced a reset—now Hyatt comes first, IHG fills the gaps, and Marriott is points only. Continue reading He Spent $200,000 On Marriott,...
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December 16 Bonus Offer Highlight: SAS EuroBonus – Up to 10,000 bonus EuroBonus points and 5,000 Level Points on Hertz rentals
Today's bonus offer highlight is another amazing car rental offer from SAS EuroBonus where members can earn up to 10,000 bonus points and up to 5,000 elite status qualifying points with Hertz! Check out all of the new bonuses added today: The post December 16 Bonus Offer Highlight: SAS EuroBonus –...
Frequent Miler
Miss out on the $200 Fine Hotels + Resorts® credit before the increase? You might now have that.
Back in mid-September, American Express revamped both the American Express Platinum Card® and Business American Express Platinum Card®, increasing their annual fees, as well as updating and – in some cases – increasing the benefits. Before those changes, the consumer Platinum card had a once-per-year credit offering up to $200...
Live and Let’s Fly
United Adds Smarter Boarding, Lounge, And Baggage Tools To Mobile App
United Airlines has rolled out another update to its mobile app, adding features designed to improve boarding efficiency and provide passengers more transparency. United Improves Mobile App With More Real-Time Info On Boarding, Clubs, And Baggage United says the new features are designed to help customers navigate airports more efficiently,...
One Mile at a Time
IHG Selling Elite Qualifying Points: Is Buying Diamond Status Worth It?
While we’re used to IHG One Rewards having promotions on buying points, the program is currently offering a year-end promotion for buying elite qualifying points, which is essentially a way to buy elite status. We saw a similar promotion at the end of last year, though this one isn’t quite...
View from the Wing
Skip The Coffee: Delta Sky Club ATL Terminal F Serves It From Equipment That Looks Like This
Photos from Delta’s Sky Club in Atlanta Terminal F show a coffee dispenser/thermal server so grimy that “skip the coffee” feels like rational advice. Even if it’s just insulation foam in a non-food-contact cavity, it shouldn’t look like this in active service—and if seals fail, contamination risk gets real fast. Continue...
Live and Let’s Fly
British Airways Avios Devaluation: More Miles, More Cash, Less Value
UPDATE: New pricing has gone into effect and as expected, British Airways Avios redemption rates have risen about 10%, with the cash portion of the redemption rising negligibly to up to 25%. This time, economy class awards were hit hardest. Let’s take a look. Key takeaways: Avios redemption pricing for...
One Mile at a Time
Luxair’s “Flagship” Business Class Looks So Good That You Won’t Believe It
When you think of airlines that offer a world class experience, carriers like Qatar Airways or Singapore Airlines might come to mind. It’s very rare for a small airline to really go above and beyond to offer a massively differentiated experience.

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