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Per Se tasting menu delivers on its 3-Michelin Stars reputation
New York City (NYC) is a foodie’s paradise. At the time of this writing, there are four 3-Michelin-starred restaurants in… The post Per Se tasting menu delivers on its 3-Michelin Stars reputation appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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What did you book? Qatar First, Turkey, Choice Hotel and a Fjord Cruise in Norway
Welcome to May’s instalment of What Did You Book, where Sash and Mohammad discuss what they have been up to… The post What did you book? Qatar First, Turkey, Choice Hotel and a Fjord Cruise in Norway appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
Pointshogger
[INTERVIEW] AIR MILES – The evolution of the in-store shopping experience
Today, we are featuring Jason Beales Chief Strategy & Commercial Officer at Air Miles. Today, he is sharing his thoughts on in-store versus online shopping. Thank you Jason for taking the time to answer our questions.  1) Please tell us about yourself and your role with AIR MILES. The post [INTERVIEW] AIR...
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Aeroplan Elite Status Offer is back – The American Express Aeroplan Reserve Card
Air Canada has announced the return of its Aeroplan Elite Status offer for a second consecutive year. This promotion will… The post Aeroplan Elite Status Offer is back – The American Express Aeroplan Reserve Card appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Tornado hits Omaha airport, Russia jams Finnair GPS and how to spot an American in the wild
A tornado devastates Omaha’s Eppley Airfield, Finnair accuses Russia of jamming its planes’ GPS and how to spot an American in the wild. All that and more in this week’s Saturday Selection, our weekly round-up of interesting tidbits from other sites around the interwebs. LINKS TO THE ORIGINAL ARTICLES ARE...
View from the Wing
Exposing The Airport Lounge Tipping Scam: Bad For Workers, Bad For Passengers
AirTipping is an insidious practice, and no you shouldn’t be doing it in airport lounges. Airport workers aren't paid a 'tipped wage' and tipping lets employers pay less. At airline lounges, offerings are included in the price of your ticket. Continue reading Exposing The Airport Lounge Tipping Scam: Bad...
One Mile at a Time
Weekly Review: May 04, 2024
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I’m in the middle of a review trip, which has included some interesting flights, with more to come. I’ve been enjoying this trip, though am also excited to get back to my family and my own bed, as exhaustion is...
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GHA DISCOVERY launches a huge hotel bonus promotion where you can earn up to 5,200 D$!
Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) are celebrating their 20th anniversary with one of the biggest bonus offers we have ever seen! DISCOVERY members who stay at multiple brands from the 35+ brands that GHA offers will earn from 300 bonus DISCOVERY Dollars all the way up to 5,200 bonus Dollars! As...
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AAA Membership Offers More Than Roadside Assistance, You Can Save Money On Travel!
AAA is a name synonymous with travel. Most people associate it with the roadside assistance it provides. But AAA also provides many other services, some travel-related and others that seem…
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Cardless appears to have a 1-card restriction
Miles for Family posted a few days ago about a really weird potential restriction on Cardless credit cards: according to Cardless terms, it is only possible to get one Cardless card…..ever. I can’t imagine that they really intend for this to be enforced as-written, but it’s worth being aware as we...
One Mile at a Time
Waldorf Astoria Kuwait: A Luxurious Night At The Mall
A few days ago, I asked for feedback on where I should spend the night in Kuwait, as part of my current review trip. After weighing the pros and cons shared by OMAAT readers, I ended up deciding to book the Waldorf Astoria Kuwait (mainly because spending the night at...
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Major U.S. Airport Is Renaming Its Terminals And Gates
One of the biggest airports in the United States just unveiled a plan where they are going to start renaming all of its terminals and gates. So make sure that you ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Earn 2,000 Bonus Points Per Night 2024 With Best Western
You can earn 2,000 bonus points per eligible night 2024 with Best Western Rewards through Monday, September 2, 2024 at any Best Western branded hotel in the United States, Canada, or the Caribbean islands... ...but you must... The post Earn 2,000 Bonus Points Per Night 2024 With Best Western appeared first on...
One Mile at a Time
Chase Sapphire Preferred Review: The Best Starter Card
The Chase Sapphire Preferred Card is one of the most popular travel rewards cards out there, and for good reason. The card has a reasonable annual fee, great rewards structure, and offers valuable travel protection. In this post, I wanted to take an in-depth look at this card, and share...
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (4th May)
We’re into the first of the Bank holiday weekends of May in the United Kingdom. But it’s Saturday, and I’m at a friend’s wedding (so this is coming to you from a Motorway service on the way home, so it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and...
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Flight Attendants Union President Sara Nelson Comes Out For Pro-Hamas Protestors
Sara Nelson, president of the largest flight attendants union (which represents cabin crew at United Airlines, among others, and is trying to organize at Delta) has came out for pro-Hamas protestors on Friday. Continue reading Flight Attendants Union President Sara Nelson Comes Out For Pro-Hamas Protestors...
Suites and Lobbies
Video Review: Hawaiian Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner Economy Cabin
I’m excited to share my recent journey flying back to Honolulu from San Francisco International Airport on Hawaiian Airlines’ new Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Despite a minor hiccup with terminal information, the travel experience was impressive, especially from my seat in the Extra Comfort section, which offered notably more legroom—a real...
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6 Things You Shouldn’t Ask Hotel Staff
Regardless of where you go, there’s an unwritten (although sometimes it’s indeed written) list of rules – things they should and shouldn’t do – people are expected to follow. Some…
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Citi’s AAdvantage Business Card Relaunches: Lucrative Bonus, Double Dip And Earn American Airlines Status Faster
The Citibank and American Airlines small business card has been rebranded as the Citi® / AAdvantage Business℠ World Elite Mastercard®, offering new benefits including a limited-time opportunity to earn 75,000 bonus miles and better access and earning with the airline's small business program that accelerates American Airlines status acquisition. Continue reading...
Frequent Miler
50,000 Marriott points with a 2+ night Homes & Villas stay [Elite members only]
On our Frequent Miler on the Air podcast this week, we discussed an offer for Marriott Homes & Villas in our “Mattress Running the Numbers” segment, but we hadn’t yet posted about it. At the time of recording, I hadn’t realized that this deal is only for those with Marriott...
Live and Let’s Fly
TSA Touchless ID Will Put CLEAR Out Of Business
I just experienced the new TSA Touchless ID checkpoint at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and am convinced this will put CLEAR out of business. TSA Touchless ID: My First Experience When I checked in for my United Airlines flight up to Seattle yesterday, I was asked if I wanted...
Miles To Memories
Something’s Better Than Nothing – My 2024 Points and Travel Spring Cleaning
It's time to tidy up the house a bit. Here's where I'm focusing my 2024 points and travel spring cleaning. The post Something’s Better Than Nothing – My 2024 Points and Travel Spring Cleaning appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Private Equity Firm Behind Failed Australian Airline Bonza Has Been Accused of Multi-Million-Dollar Fraud in a New York Court
The private equity firm behind the failed Australian low-cost airline Bonza, which collapsed into administration last Tuesday, has been accused of a multi-million-dollar fraud in a new lawsuit filed in a New York court on Friday. Miami-based 777 Partners describes itself as a private investment firm that ‘invests across a...
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: Flexi Jar V2 (back by Sunday)
You've only got a few days left to back the Flexi Jar V2 on Kickstarter - this set of jars is perfect for indoor or outdoor use, making them great for travel and ...
Point Me to the Plane
A Grand Experience In The Hills Of Seoul
When a hotel calls itself Grand, expectations run high. I was curious to see if the LOVE for this property was well deserved.
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We Love This Cheap NYC Transportation Most People Don’t Know About
Navigating New York City can be challenging, even for seasoned New Yorkers. It’s even more confusing if it’s your first trip to the city. Sharon and I fall somewhere in…
View from the Wing
Firestorm at Istanbul Airport: Devastated SkyTeam Lounge Burns Down [Roundup]
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading Firestorm at Istanbul Airport: Devastated SkyTeam Lounge Burns Down [Roundup]...
Sam Chui
Trip Report: The New Lufthansa Allegris A350 Flight
I joined the inaugural flight of Lufthansa featuring new Allegris products from Munich to Vancouver. The newly delivered Airbus A350 has a completely new cabin makeover. Video Munich - 01 May 2024 The inaugural flight was LH476 from Munich to Vancouver on 1 May. There was a welcome reception at...
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Review: Conrad Washington DC is perfect for an upscale getaway
Conrad Washington DC – Introduction and Booking With a quick weekend trip to Washington DC, this time, I decided to… The post Review: Conrad Washington DC is perfect for an upscale getaway appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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A pleasant ride on United Airlines 757-200 Business Class (2024)
In January 2024, I was scheduled to fly on United Airlines from Ottawa (YOW) to Las Vegas (LAS) via Chicago… The post A pleasant ride on United Airlines 757-200 Business Class (2024) appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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New Sports channels added to Air Canada Live TV service inflight
Air Canada has expanded its in-flight entertainment offerings by introducing three new Live TV sports channels. The addition comes beautifully… The post New Sports channels added to Air Canada Live TV service inflight appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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PMB Meetup Toronto (YYZ), level up your Hotel Points game
PMB Meetup is coming back to Toronto (YYZ)! The meetup is a unique opportunity for attendees to network and explore… The post PMB Meetup Toronto (YYZ), level up your Hotel Points game appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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In 10 pics: Conrad New York Midtown Review
Conrad New York Midtown – Introduction and Booking After my weekend stay at the Residence Inn Manhattan to watch the… The post In 10 pics: Conrad New York Midtown Review appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Lounge hopping across United Club Lounges in Newark Terminal C
United Club Lounge Newark – Introduction On a recent (Jan 2024) trip to Vegas, I spent some time at Newark… The post Lounge hopping across United Club Lounges in Newark Terminal C appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Memories Aicha Luxury Camp – Desert Glamping in Wadi Rum, Jordan
Wadi Rum Jordan – Introduction After our time in Amman, we journeyed south to explore the mesmerizing beauty of Wadi… The post Memories Aicha Luxury Camp – Desert Glamping in Wadi Rum, Jordan appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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NEXUS application fee is about to increase by 140%
NEXUS membership has been one of my best investments in travel. It has saved me hundreds of hours in wait… The post NEXUS application fee is about to increase by 140% appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.