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Review: Viva Azteca by Wyndham in Mexico is Perfect for a Big Group Vacation
Introduction & Booking When I travel, I’m usually not an all-inclusive person. I love exploring cities, discovering local restaurants, and… The post Review: Viva Azteca by Wyndham in Mexico is Perfect for a Big Group Vacation appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Porter Basic Economy Has One Big Flaw
A few weeks ago, I flew Porter Basic Economy from Fort Lauderdale to Vancouver via Toronto and back and I… The post Porter Basic Economy Has One Big Flaw appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Stop Leaving Amex Offers on the Table with CardPointers
Cardpointers is an app that lets you auto-enrol credit card offers to your card without having to click through each… The post Stop Leaving Amex Offers on the Table with CardPointers appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Live and Let’s Fly
Timeline Of Incompetence: Trump DHS Reinstates TSA PreCheck Hours After Shutting It Down
For a few hours early Sunday morning, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) set off panic among frequent travelers and the entire airline industry before a policy to suspend expedited PreCheck security screenings was quickly suspended itself. Let’s examine the timeline of incompetence. TSA Briefly Shut Down PreCheck, Then...
Eye of the Flyer
Resy Credit Restaurant Review: BLVD Steak in Los Angeles
The Fabulous Flying de Lamberts visited my family recently — and that gave us a chance to pool (some of) our credit cards that feature Resy restaurant statement credits! We decided to try a place none of us ever visited: BLVD Steak. There are two locations, both in Los Angeles’...
One Mile at a Time
Did Bad Bunny Charter A Qantas Airbus A380 For A Flight On His World Tour?!
When artists have big tours, it’s not uncommon to see them travel in private jets, or in some cases, even charter commercial aircraft. After all, a lot of people and a huge amount of equipment has to be moved. However, chartering an Airbus A380 isn’t something you often see… but...
You Are Travel
IHG to Make the US Debut of Its Newly Acquired Ruby Brand in Chicago
tl;dr – One of IHG’s newer brands will soon land in the US. Last week, I wrote about… The post IHG to Make the US Debut of Its Newly Acquired Ruby Brand in Chicago appeared first on You Are Travel.
View from the Wing
Delta 737 Engine Fails Taking Off From Savannah, Ignites Grass Fire as 179 Passengers Return
A Delta Boeing 737 carrying 179 passengers suffered an engine failure seconds after taking off from Savannah, causing sparks, loud booms, and igniting a grass fire near the runway. Despite powerful winds fanning the flames, the crew safely returned the aircraft to the airport about 27 minutes later, and no...
One Mile at a Time
Today Only: Up To 4x Bonus Airline Miles On Apple Purchases
Online shopping portals can be a great way to pick up additional miles and points for purchases youd make anyway. Just for following a specific link, you can earn bonus points in addition to the ones youd earn for credit card spending. Whenever I make an online purchase, I always...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Is Puerto Rican Superstar Bad Bunny Hiring An Entire Qantas A380 Superjumbo For the Australian Leg of His Global Tour?
Reports are emerging that the Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny has hired an entire Airbus A380 superjumbo from the Australian flag carrier Qantas as part of preparations for the Sydney leg of his global Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour. On Sunday, the 31-year-old rapper, singer, and songwriter, whose real...
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Delta Air Lines Plane Causes Wild Grass Fire At Savannah Airport And Prompts Emergency Landing
An engine failure on a Delta Air Lines Boeing 737 caused a wild grass fire next to the runway at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport on Sunday night, prompting the pilots of the Atlanta-bound plane to make an immediate return to Savannah. The incident occurred at around 6:45 pm on February...
Points With a Crew
The Easiest Way To Get Your Free $50 From Rakuten
If you're not sure how to take advantage of the easy $50 welcome bonus from Rakuten, here is in my opinion the best way to get some easy money. Simply ...
Frequent Miler
Choice Privileges Complete Guide (2026)
Choice Privileges is the loyalty program of Choice Hotels International, Inc. and incorporates more than 20 different hotel brands and ~7,500 properties worldwide. Historically, it’s tended to fly under the radar as far as hotel loyalty programs go, with a key reason for that being that elite status benefits aren’t...
2PAXfly
DISEASE: Measles alert issued for Sydney Airport and two flights
Travellers passing through Sydney Airport, both its domestic and international terminals, are urged to monitor for measles symptoms. This alert comes following confirmation from NSW Health of multiple exposure sites, including two specific flights. The number of current exposure locations has now reached 55. Flights exposure Passengers on Jetstar Flight...
Your Mileage May Vary
What Flight Attendants Do With Leftover Alcohol Served in First Class
Flying first class is fun. You get a bigger, comfier seat, more legroom, better food, and a wide selection of adult beverages. That fancy alcohol doesn’t come cheap, of course.…
Frequent Miler
Office Depot/OfficeMax: Buy $300+ Visa Gift Cards, Save $15
Office Depot and OfficeMax stores have returned with their profitable gift card deal on Visa gift cards through 2/28/26. The Deal Buy $300+ Visa gift cards at Office Depot/OfficeMax & get $15 off instantly. Key Terms Valid February 22, 2026 – February 28, 2026. Limit 10 per household/business (different stores...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Travel Ban Imposed in New York Due to Blizzard: February 2026 Travel Alert
A travel ban has been imposed in New York as the result of the latest weather system; so consider ensuring that you have alternate travel plans ready to be implemented because of a winter storm with potential record snow to affect the northeastern United States in February of 2026. The following...
The Alviator
Resisting The Knee Squeeze: Which Airlines Offer The Most Seat Pitch In Economy?
Which economy seats offer the most seat pitch? While seat pitch doesn't directly translate to legroom, there's obviously a correlation. The post Resisting The Knee Squeeze: Which Airlines Offer The Most Seat Pitch In Economy? appeared first on The Alviator.
View from the Wing
Mexican Cartel Retaliation Disrupts Flights in Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta, And Manzanillo—Drug Boss ‘El Mencho’ Killed
Mexican cartel retaliation has disrupted flights and triggered airport panic in Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta, and Manzanillo following the killing of CJNG drug boss Nemesio ‘El Mencho’ Oseguera by government forces. Airlines have canceled flights amid violence, narco blockades, and widespread chaos impacting travelers across western Mexico.
Your Mileage May Vary
The Best No Annual Fee Travel Credit Cards (Updated Picks for 2026)
Every year, readers ask me the same question: What’s the best no-annual-fee credit card to start earning travel rewards? For a long time, my answer included cards like the Amex…
Modhop
Cathay Pacific’s New Aria Premium Economy: Is It Really ‘Business Lite’?
Cathay Pacific’s been throwing around the term “redefinition” for their new Premium Economy on the Aria-equipped 777-300ER fleet. Bold claim. But after sitting in it on a 15-hour haul from Hong Kong to New York, the “Business Lite” whispers aren’t entirely off base. Let’s get one thing straight first: Clearly,...
Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art Classic – United Airlines Boeing 757-200 (Battleship Grey) at San Francsico International
It’s Sunday again, and it’s time to go into the archives for this week’s Airplane Art.  Inspired by a discussion over on Bluesky, this week we have a United Airlines Boeing 757-200 at San Francisco International Airport, shot in 2008. United Airlines currently operates 59 Boeing 757 aircraft in its...
One Mile at a Time
Rakuten Promotion: Buy Amex Or Bilt Points For Cheap (85-97x Points/ Dollar)
Online shopping portalscan be a great way to pick up miles & points for purchases youd make anyway. Just for following a specific link, you can earn bonus points or cash back in addition to the rewards youd earn for credit card spending.
View from the Wing
Kristi Noem Ordered TSA PreCheck Shut Down—Here’s Why The White House Reversed Her Within Hours
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem ordered TSA PreCheck suspended due to the government shutdown—but the White House swiftly reversed her decision within hours. Noem's announcement clashed with White House strategy, and would've increased airport staffing needs rather than reducing them. Unfortunately, her suspension of Global Entry - which makes arguably...
The Bulkhead Seat
Travel Chaos: Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara Erupt in Violence After Cartel Leader Killed
A major Mexican resort destination and its nearby international airport were plunged into chaos… The post Travel Chaos: Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara Erupt in Violence After Cartel Leader Killed appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
One Mile at a Time
Chaos At Mexican Airports, As Cartel Attacks After Death Of “El Mencho”
If you have plans to travel to Mexico’s Jalisco region in the coming days, you may want to reconsider…
Points Miles and Bling
Was it worth it to book a hotel via Luxury Escapes?
To soak in Slovenia’s nature, I booked a trip to Lake Bled after a stop in Ljubljana, Slovenia’s cozy capital… The post Was it worth it to book a hotel via Luxury Escapes? appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Porter Airlines announces three new routes, two to United States
Porter Airlines has announced a further route expansion for its 2026 summer schedule, bringing new access from Ontario to Newfoundland… The post Porter Airlines announces three new routes, two to United States appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Limited Time: Free First Class Upgrades on Trains in Europe
There isn’t a ton of train coverage here on Points Miles and Bling, and maybe that’s something we change going… The post Limited Time: Free First Class Upgrades on Trains in Europe appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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How Bad Is Basic Economy in Canada, Really?
After a recent Porter basic economy flight from Miami to Vancouver (via Toronto) and back, and amid many emotions along… The post How Bad Is Basic Economy in Canada, Really? appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Review – Hilton Helsinki Airport Hotel is great for long layover
Introduction and Booking After a memorable journey to Lapland in northern Finland to attend the Midnight Sun Film Festival, my… The post Review – Hilton Helsinki Airport Hotel is great for long layover appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Stop Maximizing Your Award Flights
Award travel should feel like freedom: the chance to take trips you wouldn’t normally justify paying cash for, on flights… The post Stop Maximizing Your Award Flights appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Until March 5, Buy Air France KLM Flying Blue for 1.68 CPP
Air France KLM Flying Blue has just launched a points purchase sale with up to 80% bonus miles or 45%… The post Until March 5, Buy Air France KLM Flying Blue for 1.68 CPP appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Review: Air Canada Economy from Vancouver to Cancun on 737 MAX 8
Introduction & Booking I think we can all agree that a tropical vacation in January doesn’t just sound nice…it’s sometimes… The post Review: Air Canada Economy from Vancouver to Cancun on 737 MAX 8 appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.