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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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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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ATX Jetsetter
Weekly Recap: November 8, 2025
Catch up on the latest aviation and travel related news for the week ending November 8, 2025 in the ATX Jetsetter weekly recap. The post Weekly Recap: November 8, 2025 appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
Frequent Miler
Flying electric ferries in the Maldives, debit cards with phone insurance and RIP SeatGuru (Saturday Selection)
Flying electric ferries are coming to the Maldives, a full list of debit cards that provide cellphone insurance, and what can fill the SeatGuru-shaped hole in our hearts? All that and more in this week’s Saturday Selection, our weekly round-up of interesting tidbits from around the interwebs (links to the...
Your Mileage May Vary
The Funniest Things Ever Said on Airplanes
Pilots, flight attendants and other cabin crew have very important jobs, most of which have something to do, in some way, shape or form, with our safety. But that’s not…
The Bulkhead Seat
2025 Weekly Review: November 8th
Hello from Tampa! I was in Columbus and Atlanta this week for work. I’m… The post 2025 Weekly Review: November 8th appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
The Alviator
A Smooth Experience With The American Airlines Call Centre
There’s a saying that there’s an inversely proportional relationship between how good an airline is in the air,… The post A Smooth Experience With The American Airlines Call Centre appeared first on The Alviator.
The Bulkhead Seat
Nice: Hilton Offers Fee Waiver for Those With Cancelled Flights
As the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) begins enforcing mandatory flight reductions across the United… The post Nice: Hilton Offers Fee Waiver for Those With Cancelled Flights appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
View from the Wing
“THAT’S What We Were Swimming In?” Hotel Caught Using Hot Tub To Wash Stained Bedsheets
Guests at a Fargo hotel were shocked and disgusted after witnessing—and filming—an employee soaking stained bedsheets in the hotel's guest hot tub. The viral video sparked immediate outrage and led to a health department investigation. Continue reading “THAT’S What We Were Swimming In?” Hotel Caught Using Hot Tub To Wash Stained...
One Mile at a Time
Weekly Review: November 08, 2025
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I’m just wrapping up my review trip (I’m a couple of days behind on updates theres, so I’ll have lots of content in the next couple of days), and am happy to get back home, but am also already looking...
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: Ascentiz Modular Exoskeleton (Back By Sunday)
The Ascentiz Modular Exoskeleton claims boosts of up to 35% more knee strength and 30% lower heart rate. It's on Kickstarter, but only for a few more ...
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The Trick to Earning More Credit Card Points When Dining at Hotel Restaurants
When we travel, we try to stretch every dollar — not just on flights and hotels, but also on dining. And while we love supporting local spots when we travel,…
Live and Let’s Fly
Three Moments In Taiwan That Stole My Heart
I want to share three stories from my time in Taipei that made me fall in love with Taiwan all over again. A Wonderful Culture: Three Stories From My Visit To Taiwan Taiwan is not at all like Mainland China. While the People’s Republic has cleaned up its cities, there’s...
Economondo
Flying from Greece’s Most Challenging Airport on the Mini Dash 8-100: Kastellorizo to Rhodes with Olympic Air
Flying on the short hop between the small island of Kastellorizo and Rhodes on the rare Dash 8-100
Miles To Memories
A Credit Card Bonus Category Fallacy
Beyond the welcome offer, the credit card bonus category aspect is where many focus next. But it's possible some take this too far. The post A Credit Card Bonus Category Fallacy appeared first on Miles to Memories.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
I Tried “The Best Bagels in Melbourne” in Australia.
On our way from Brighton to Geelong — with stops in between — I was excited to stop off at a place that was considered to have the best bagels in Melbourne with their “special boiled bagels”. It is located in the Jewish community of Balaclava — which itself reminds...
One Mile at a Time
The Citi Strata Elite Card’s Incredible First Year Value: Why It Stands Out
Link: Learn more about the Citi Strata Elite Card
View from the Wing
Passenger Caught On Video Fighting 4-Year-Old Over Airplane Window Shade — Which One Was Right?
A viral video shows a passenger repeatedly pulling down an airplane window shade while a 4-year-old behind him keeps pushing it back up. The two go back and forth in a mid-air tug-of-war — so who was right? Here’s how window-shade etiquette really works, and what you should do when...
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Sin City Has Everything—Except Strip Clubs on the Strip
Las Vegas. The City of Second Chances. Gluttony Central. The adult playground. Perhaps most famously known as Sin City. With gambling, booze, and now legal pot, Las Vegas offers a…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Kristi Noem Reportedly Tried To Buy 10 Engineless Airplanes To Boost Deportation Flight Capacity
Kristi Noem reportedly authorized the purchase of 10 airplanes once used by Spirit Airlines before realizing that not only did the beleaguered low-cost carrier not actually own the jets, but that they were all missing engines. The premise behind the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) trying to...
Frequent Miler
15x at lululemon today via Rakuten
Shopping portal Rakuten is offering 15x / 15% back today for purchases via lululemon. That could make today a great day to make a purchase if you have quarterly credits to use for lululemon purchases. The Deal Shopping portal Rakuten is offering 15x Membership Rewards points or 15% cash back...
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Starlux A321neo Business Class: My Luxe Journey To Bangkok
Hello from Bangkok, where I just enjoyed a very pleasant flight on Starlux onboard an A321neo in business class from Taipei. I’ll give you an overview of the flight here, with a full review coming in the weeks ahead. Starlux A321neo Business Class – My First Impressions I could have...
Points With a Crew
Airlne CEO – “Book a backup ticket on another airline if you don’t want to be stranded”
It's a strange thing for an airline CEO to say - that you should probably go ahead and book a backup ticket on another airline. But that is exactly what ...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Why Pilots In Most Countries Can Take A Nap Mid-Flight (But Not In The United States)
What would you think if you were on an airplane and one of the two pilots in the cockpit was having a nap? And not only are they catching 40 winks at 38,000 feet, but this moment of shut-eye is actually approved and encouraged by their airline? That’s exactly what...
Point Me to the Plane
10 Most Unusual Gardens In The World
How many of these unique gardens have you visited? Have any suggestions to add to this list?
One Mile at a Time
Singapore Airlines 737 MAX Business Class: A Great Regional Ride!
Hello from Cambodia, as I just flew Singapore Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 business class on the 1hr40min flight from Singapore (SIN) to Phnom Penh (KTI), aspart of my review trip. While narrow body flights usually aren’t much to get excited about, I was very much looking forward to this...
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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.
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Review: United First Class on Boeing 737 MAX Washington DC to Mexico City
Earlier in the year, I finally visited Mexico City, a destination that had long been on my radar. With unutilized… The post Review: United First Class on Boeing 737 MAX Washington DC to Mexico City appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Review: VIP Lounge Costa Rica at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)
VIP Lounge Costa Rica – Location and Access After a spectacular stay at the Hilton San Jose La Sabana (review),… The post Review: VIP Lounge Costa Rica at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.