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Amazon: Save up to 50% when redeeming Membership Rewards points (Targeted)
Amazon is back with a new pay-with-points promotion, where eligible members can save by paying with a minimum number of American Express Membership Rewards points. It seems some folks need to redeem $5 (714) in points to trigger the promo, while others need to use $10 (1429). These offers will...
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Review: American Airlines Admirals Club, Chicago O’Hare (Concourse H/K)
The Concourse H/K Admirals Club is one of the bigger ones American operates, offering a large amount of space with multiple bars and dining areas.
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View from the Wing
British Airways Raises Cash Fees On Award Tickets Up To 33% — Yes, Their Surcharges Can Get Even Worse
British Airways already charged some of the highest cash surcharges in the award world. Now it is raising the cash element on Avios redemptions by as much as 33%, while giving members almost no detail beyond a few London-origin examples — because apparently paying hundreds of dollars on top of...
One Mile at a Time
American Airlines Credit Card Eligibility Rules: Best Strategy For Citi Approval
Nowadays, US airlines earn a large percentage of their profits from their credit card agreements. That’s not just good news for airlines, but also positive for consumers, since it means there are plenty of opportunities for us to rack up bonus miles, earn elite status, and take advantage of perks.
Frequent Miler
New Kimpton “Secret” Password
Kimpton has a nifty (if sometimes awkward) secret password pr phrase that gets you a special treat if you mention it when checking in. The new password for Summer 2026 is “In Bloom and Out of OFFICE.” Try and slip that one in casually into conversation. (h/t: Loyalty Lobby) The...
One Mile at a Time
Register Now: Hilton Honors Summer 2026 “More Nights, More Points” Promo
Hilton Honors has just opened registration for its second promotion of 2026. It’s better than nothing, but also not much to get excited about. That basically sums up the program’s approach to global promotions nowadays, which aren’t nearly as generous as they used to be.
Live and Let’s Fly
American Airlines Passenger Records Voice Memos For Entire Flight, Claims It Was Not A Phone Call
A passenger reportedly created voice memos for an entire American Airlines flight from New York to Miami, raising the obvious question: even if it was not technically a phone call, was it still rude? Passenger Talks Into Voice Memos For Entire AA Flight, Claims It Was Not A Phone Call...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: BA226 Atlanta to London Heathrow Terminal 3 (World Traveller/Economy Class) – Still for the Friends
BA226 Atlanta to London Heathrow (World Traveller/Economy Class) Still for the Friends It’s time to cross the Atlantic again, this time with British Airways as we travel from Atlanta to London. What surprises await? Still for the friends But first. A trip to Liverpool, North West England. But why? To...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Hilton Honors Summer Promo: Earn up to 4,000 bonus points per stay Worldwide
Hilton’s next global promotion was revealed today and it will provide up to 4,000 bonus Honors points per eligible stay from June 1 to August 15, 2026. Registration and booking is now open for the promotion. The up to 4,000 bonus points offer: Earn 2,000 Bonus Honors Points on stays...
One Mile at a Time
Review: Capella Bangkok, Thailand (City Oasis, Ranked World’s Best Hotel)
During my two-part birthday trip to the Golden Triangle, I checked out four different hotels in Bangkok, given that its one of the worlds best value cities for luxury hotels, and the market keeps getting better (separately, I’m reviewing the Rosewood Bangkok, Four Seasons Bangkok, and Aman Bangkok).
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