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Frequent Miler

American Airlines shopping portal promo: Earn up to 2000 bonus miles

The American Airlines shopping portal is offering up to 2,000 bonus miles when shopping at both in-store and online retailers. The Deal American Airlines shopping portal: Spend $200 & earn 500 bonus AAdvantage miles Spend $800+ & earn 2000 bonus AAdvantage miles Direct link to offer Key Terms Expires May...

Travel Codex

United & JetBlue Reciprocal Loyalty Benefits

United and JetBlue are expanding their Blue Sky agreement with more benefits for frequent flyers and elites across both airlines. First there was codeshares and the ability to earn miles on select flights of each airline. Next up, there was the ability to redeem miles for award flights on each...

One Mile at a Time

Citi AAdvantage Globe Card Review: Are The Premium Perks Worth The $350 Fee?

Link: Learn more about theCiti / AAdvantage Globe Mastercard

One Mile at a Time

Citi AAdvantage Globe Card Review: Are The Premium Perks Worth The $350 Fee?

Link: Learn more about the Citi / AAdvantage Globe Mastercard

Live from a Lounge

Deal: Buy Aeroplan miles with up to 90% Bonus through May 31, 2026

A new flash sale is offering you the opportunity to purchase Air Canada miles at 1.44 USD cents / INR 1.38. Here are the details.

Miles To Memories

Class Action Claims Capital One Improperly Closed Accounts and Voided Rewards

Capital One has been hit with a class action lawsuit accusing the bank of unlawfully revoking credit card rewards that customers had already earned and were previously promised.

The Bulkhead Seat

Have Credit Card Lounges Lost Their Luster?

I’m sitting in the Capital One Landing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)…

Frequent Miler

Amex Marriott Bonvoy Business card: 150K bonus points + $125 with new welcome offer

The Marriott Bonvoy Business card can be worth holding for Marriott aficionados, thanks to its annual combination of 15 elite night credits and a 35K free night certificate. There’s a new welcome offer out for the card today, giving you the chance to earn 150,000 bonus Marriott Bonvoy points and...

Points With a Crew

Can You Really Do Tokyo Cherry Blossom Season for Free?

While you can spent thousands of yen to visit the Tokyo Cherry Blossoms, it's also possible to enjoy nature and do it for yourself (for free). Find out how to ...

Live and Let’s Fly

Review: EVA Air 777 Business Class Bangkok To Taipei

My 3.5-hour flight from Bangkok to Taipei on an EVA Airways 777 in “Royal Laurel” business class was a smooth and restful ride with excellent service and a delicious dinner. EVA 777 Business Class Review (BKK-TPE) For 87,500 Air Canada Aeroplan miles and 34.4o CAD in taxes, I booked Bangkok...

Frequent Flyer Bonuses

ALL Accor Live Limitless: Earn 1,000 bonus points for linking with Qatar Airways and completing a stay (May 14 Bonus Offer Highlight)

Today's bonus offer highlight is the return of a 1,000 bonus points incentive to link your ALL Accor account to Qatar Airways Privilege Club and then complete an Accor stay! Check out all of the new bonuses added today:

Your Mileage May Vary

The U.S. Said These Travelers Needed Visa Bonds. Then FIFA Got Involved.

The U.S. government spent the past year saying certain travelers posed a sufficient overstay risk that they needed to post bonds of up to $15,000 to enter the country. But…

Points Miles and Bling

Disney World Deals for Canadians: Huge Savings on Tickets and Hotels

Hey all! Thrilled to join as the newest writer. I cover loyalty for The Globe and Mail and talk credit…

View from the Wing

American Airlines Flight Attendant Objects To Her Union’s Left-Wing Politics — But Still Must Pay Dues

An American Airlines flight attendant is objecting to her union’s left-wing political messaging, including May Day posts aimed at Trump and Elon Musk. Unions are obviously - and necessarily - political. That makes it tough for airline workers who have to pay dues to platform ideas they oppose.

Economy Class & Beyond

United Airlines to launch a San Francisco-Sapporo Service

United Airlines is trying to be big in Japan as it announces a service uplift and a new service between San Francisco and Sapporo, as well as a daily Chicago-Tokyo-Narita flight. The airline will launch the first nonstop service from the continental U.S. to Sapporo, Japan, as well as a...

Frequent Miler

Hyatt Brand Explorer: Now with 38 brands, earn up to 7 free nights

Hyatt’s Category 1-4 free night certificates can be earned in several ways, most commonly as an anniversary perk of the Chase World of Hyatt Card, as a 30-night Milestone perk, or by spending $15,000/year on the Chase card. One of the easiest, and perhaps least-noticed, ways to earn Cat 1-4...

Monkey Miles

VIP Airport Service – cost breakdown, airlines, airports

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Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Passengers Who Were Injured When Delta Air Plane Hit Spirit Jet As it Was Boarding At Cleveland Sue After Suffering Slew of Injuries

A group of passengers, including two young children, who were left injured when the wing tip of a Delta Air Lines plane struck the wing of the Spirit Airlines aircraft that they were boarding, are now suing both carriers for negligence. The lawsuit was filed in a California district court...

One Mile at a Time

United & JetBlue Roll Out Reciprocal Elite Perks Live: How Generous Are They?

In May 2025, United and JetBlue announced plans to roll out a partnership, which is being marketed as Blue Sky. Its a quirky collaboration that seems odd on the surface.

Miles To Memories

Amex Perk Devaluation, United’s Massive Deal & Airfare Up A Staggering 21.6%

In our Around the Web series we take a look at interesting articles that cover miles, points, travel and personal finance.

Miles To Memories

Travel Hacker Takes Over Flying Blue, Excellent ALL Accor Promo & Bottomless Cheap Eats

In our Around the Web series we take a look at interesting articles that cover miles, points, travel and personal finance.

Traveling For Miles

JetBlue and United Airlines roll out reciprocal frequent flyer benefits

JetBlue and United Airlines have officially activated reciprocal frequent flyer benefits marking the next phase of their "Blue Sky" partnership. Starting this week elite members of JetBlue’s TrueBlue and United’s MileagePlus programs are eligible for a suite of priority services and cabin upgrades when traveling on either carrier's network.

Points Miles and Bling

United Expands Japan Service with New Sapporo Flights

United Airlines is continuing its rapid international expansion with two new Japan routes launching in late 2026, including a brand-new…

Live and Let’s Fly

Delta Air Lines Passed On Starlink For A Reason More Valuable Than Wi-Fi

Delta chose Amazon Leo over Starlink for its next-generation onboard Wi-Fi, and Elon Musk now claims the deal fell apart over something as mundane, and yet potentially very important, as the login portal. But there’s something more going on here than simply choosing the best internet provider. Did Delta Make...

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