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Review: United Club Lounge Washington Dulles IAD Concourse C
United Club Lounge IAD Concourse C near Gate 7 Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to visit Mexico City… The post Review: United Club Lounge Washington Dulles IAD Concourse C appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Review: The Ritz-Carlton Mexico City is an urban oasis across Chapultepec Park
The Ritz-Carlton Mexico City The Ritz-Carlton, Mexico City, is a prominent hotel in the Paseo de la Reforma neighbourhood, right… The post Review: The Ritz-Carlton Mexico City is an urban oasis across Chapultepec Park appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Review: 13+ Hours in Qatar Airways Al Safwa First Lounge (2025)
A few years ago, I had the chance to visit the Al Safwa First Lounge in Doha’s Hamad International Airport… The post Review: 13+ Hours in Qatar Airways Al Safwa First Lounge (2025) appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Now Open – Air Canada Café in Vancouver (YVR) Domestic Terminal
The premium grab-and-go concept is now available on the West Coast, with Air Canada announcing the opening of a new… The post Now Open – Air Canada Café in Vancouver (YVR) Domestic Terminal appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Cars Auctioned at Airport Parking, Dying on a Flight, .5 Million Points Promo, Norwegian Escape Full Review and Merchant Card Changes
Did you know tons of cars are simply abandoned each year at airport parking lots? Why in the world does this happen and what happens to the abandoned cars? We break it down this week. Do you ever worry about dying on a flight? No? OK but what happens when...
View from the Wing
Elizabeth Warren Says Premium Flying Shows Inequality — Yet She Flies Private While Airlines Make Upgrades Cheaper Than Ever
Senator Elizabeth Warren argues that rising premium-cabin travel shows growing inequality, but the data tells a very different story. Airlines have expanded premium seating and cut upgrade prices, making those products more accessible than ever—even as Warren herself regularly flies on private jets. Continue reading Elizabeth Warren Says Premium Flying Shows...
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Why a top travel card needs fixing, Bilt’s cunning Rakuten move, getting while giving and more [Week in Review]
This week, I felt the pinch for the first few times since my wife’s Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card got access to the new benefits (she was a cardholder prior to 6/23/25, so her card took on the new benefits on 10/26/25). We booked a flight via Expedia that wasn’t available...
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Tourise Riyadh 2025
Since introducing tourism visas in 2019, Saudi Arabia has been establishing itself as a leisure tourism powerhouse. Tourise Riyadh 2025, the inaugural held between November 11-13 event by the Saudi Ministry of Tourism, is a great example of this investment. Attendees combined Saudi, GCC, and worldwide players in hospitality, finance,...
One Mile at a Time
BOOKED: Aircalin A330neo, SWISS A350, Thai Airways 787, And More!
Well, I guess it’s review trip ”season,” because I’m heading out on another review trip shortly, to check out some products that I think y’all will enjoy! I just recently took a trip to Iceland, and then tagged on a fun review trip from there. Now I’m heading back out...
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Congressman Caught Scrolling Sexual Images on United Flight — Says He ‘Looks At Pictures Of Women Longer Than Sunsets’
A fellow passenger photographed Congressman Brad Sherman on a United flight with sexualized images visible on his iPad, prompting the California Democrat to give an unusual interview about the incident. Sherman admits he looked at the posts, says they appeared in his “For You” feed, and added that he tends...
Economondo
The World’s Shortest Flight (Plus a Few Others): Loganair’s Orkney Islander Service
Flying on Loganair's BN Islander operated Orkney Island Hopper service, including a ride on the world's shortest flight
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Which Airlines Have The Best Flight Attendants? Here Are My Favorites…
Here’s a topic that I figured would be interesting to discuss — which airlines have the most consistently excellent flight attendants?
No Work All Travel
My Michelin-starred Weekend at lebua Bangkok
Disclaimer: In exchange for a review, I was invited to indulge in a lebua Bangkok Michelin weekend. I never try to be a parrot for companies, but here’s a rare exception. Lebua Bangkok created a very appropriate phrase to describe itself: vertical destination. Sure, plenty of hotels in that city...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Fancy Guaranteed Cash Compensation For a Delayed Or Canceled Flight? President Trump Says No
In the fading days of President Biden’s time in office, his administration introduced a proposed rulemaking that would have given air travelers previously unheard rights, including forcing airlines to offer free rebooking, meals, hotel rooms, and even cash compensation for passengers facing a significant delay or canceled flight. The rulemaking...
PointsMath
Virgin Atlantic High Five: A Milestone Benefit After Five Years of Flying
I have always been amused by Virgin Atlantic, specifically its frequent flyer program. Sometimes they give us bad news & sometimes good news. And, there is actually some good news for everyone, not just frequent travellers. Virgin Atlantic High Five is an added benefit for members of Virgin Atlantic Flying...
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IHG New Hotels Award Discount Stays – Pay 15% Fewer Points
IHG has been opening new hotels worldwide, with more hotels in the pipeline. They have been staying at these new IHG properties with discounted stays. At these IHG New hotels, you can also book a discounted stay with 15% fewer points. 15% Discount on IHG New Hotels Award For award stays...
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TAP Air Portugal TAP Miles&GO Status Match Offer
TAP Air Portugal, the flag carrier of Portugal & part of Star Alliance, is offering a status match opportunity for members in Europe. This is a great way to achieve Star Alliance Gold status in Europe. TAP Air Portugal TAP Miles&GO Status Match Basics TAP Air Portugal offers a status...
Economy Class & Beyond
Travelling to Heathrow This Weekend? Use the Piccadilly Line (No Heathrow Express or Elizabeth Line trains)
If you’re planning to travel from Central London to Heathrow Airport this weekend, allow extra time for your journey. Why? The Elizabeth Line and Heathrow Express will not operate this weekend. What’s going on? There is engineering work on the line between Hayes and Harlington and Heathrow Terminals this weekend, requiring the...
Live from a Lounge
Navi Mumbai Airport to be Operational effective December 25; Akasa Air and IndiGo open ticket sales
Navi Mumbai Airport is set to launch its operations on December 25, 2025. Here are the details of the first flight operations. The post Navi Mumbai Airport to be Operational effective December 25; Akasa Air and IndiGo open ticket sales appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
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Chase Aeroplan Card 100K welcome offer back (but big spend required)
There’s a six-figure offer back again on the Chase Aeroplan Card, but to unlock the full bonus, you’ll need to spend a lot, which might be appealing for someone who intends to do so for elite status. The Offer & Key Card Details Quick Thoughts At first glance, this offer...
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Get up to 40% off at Amazon with 1 Amex Membership Reward (targeted)
Act fast if you want to get up to 40% off your Amazon purchases, possibly even including gift cards. Find out how by ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Production of Pennies Ended in the United States.
Production of pennies has ended in the United States after 232 years — and after many years of discussion of the elimination of the endangered lowly copper-colored coin — as a result of the current president of the United States ordering to halt to the minting of new pennies. A ceremonial...
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Maison Métier New Orleans (Hyatt Unbound Collection): Bottom Line Review
New Orleans is one of my favorite cities in the US, but until this year, my wife never spent any time there. Back in February, my wife and I planned to finally rectify that with a four-day stay that ended up being anticlimactic: my wife was sick for almost the...
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Rewarding Giving | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep332 | 11-14-25
In this episode, we’ll talk about Virgin’s double-or-nothing bad math promo, how to fly to Europe for 88 miles, and how to earn more rewards while charitably giving. Rewarding Giving Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast platform. You can click the timestamps below to navigate...
You Are Travel
Enjoy this Unimpeded View of a Boeing 707’s Port Side Engines
tl;dr – A good one for any vintage av-geeks out there. Courtesy of Reddit, I stumbled upon this… The post Enjoy this Unimpeded View of a Boeing 707’s Port Side Engines appeared first on You Are Travel.
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Credit Card Review: IHG Rewards Premier
The IHG Rewards Premier Credit Card from Chase is one of those rare hotel cards that’s genuinely worth keeping for the long term. If you’re eligible under Chase’s 5/24 rule.…
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Hawaiian Airlines Joins the List of Airlines Offering Pilot Trading Cards
tl;dr – Ask nicely and you might receive one! Hawaiian Airlines recently debuted pilot trading cards, a new… The post Hawaiian Airlines Joins the List of Airlines Offering Pilot Trading Cards appeared first on You Are Travel.
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A map and list that show all of The Edit by Chase Travel℠ properties in the world
The Edit is a “luxury” hotel booking program through Chase Travel℠ that’s available to JP Morgan Reserve, Chase Sapphire Reserve®, and Sapphire Reserve for Business® cardholders. It’s similar to Amex’s Fine Hotels and Resorts (FHR) program, but with a much more confounding, difficult-to-fit-into-sentences moniker. The Edit stays include: Daily breakfast...
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United Airlines Launches a MileagePlus Debit Rewards Card – a throwback move!
In a bold and somewhat nostalgic move, United Airlines has re-entered the debit rewards space, a segment that virtually disappeared… The post United Airlines Launches a MileagePlus Debit Rewards Card – a throwback move! appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Elevated Bonus and Unlimited 2% cash back with Tangerine credit cards
Tangerine offers two of the most underrated cashback credit cards in Canada, the no-annual-fee Tangerine® Money-Back World Mastercard®* and the… The post Elevated Bonus and Unlimited 2% cash back with Tangerine credit cards appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Earn 20x Points on Purchases via Aeroplan eStore – Canadian Down & Feather Company
It’s back with the 2025 iteration, and now Aeroplan members have a new opportunity to earn up to 22x on… The post Earn 20x Points on Purchases via Aeroplan eStore – Canadian Down & Feather Company appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Live Webinar: Porter Airlines and PMB
I am excited to announce that Points Miles and Bling (PMB) will be hosting a live webinar with the senior… The post Live Webinar: Porter Airlines and PMB appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Aeroplan onboards Bearskin Airlines as a new redemption partner
Aeroplan has announced a new redemption partnership with Bearskin Airlines (JV), expanding members’ ability to redeem points for travel within… The post Aeroplan onboards Bearskin Airlines as a new redemption partner appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Aeroplan announces partnership with DINR, Montreal based dining platform
Aeroplan has announced a new partnership with DINR, a Canadian dining platform that offers members exclusive access to reservations and… The post Aeroplan announces partnership with DINR, Montreal based dining platform appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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American Airlines to Debut Airbus A321XLR with Flagship Suite® on JFK–LAX Route
American Airlines is introducing the Airbus A321XLR to its fleet, with the first scheduled flight on December 18, 2025, operating… The post American Airlines to Debut Airbus A321XLR with Flagship Suite® on JFK–LAX Route appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Air Canada announces U.S flights from Billy Bishop YTZ
Air Canada has announced a significant expansion of its operations at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ), introducing new daily… The post Air Canada announces U.S flights from Billy Bishop YTZ appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.