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Hilton erweitert Partnerschaft mit Small Luxury Hotels of the World auf über 500 Unterkünfte
Im Februar 2024 kündigte Hilton eine neue Partnerschaft mit Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) an –… Weiterlesen Hilton erweitert Partnerschaft mit Small Luxury Hotels of the World auf über 500 Unterkünfte by PointsMag.
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Die Hilton Honors Neukundenaktion
Hilton Honors hat wieder eine Neukundenpromotion … Hilton Honors hat seit Jahren immer wieder Neukundenpromos laufen. In 2025…
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120.000 IHG One Rewards Punkte + Diamond Status: 1.000 USD
Den IHG Diamond und Punkte kaufen … IHG One Rewards verkauft mal wieder ihren Status. Wer einen Platinum…
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Ihr habt gewählt: Das sind die Gewinner der German Traveller Awards 2025
Bei den German Traveller Awards zeichnen wir in diesem Jahr gemeinsam mit InsideFlyer.de bereits das sechsten Mal die… Weiterlesen Ihr habt gewählt: Das sind die Gewinner der German Traveller Awards 2025 by PointsMag.
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ALL Accor+ Explorer Membership Guide (Dec’25)
ALL Accor+ Explorer membership was revamped, and a new membership program was launched on 1st October 2025. The earlier program had its own advantages; this revamped program has its own benefits. This guide covers the structure, benefits, and use of Accor+ Explorer. What is an ALL Accor+ Explorer membership? All...
Your Mileage May Vary
Netflix Just Quietly Made Watching TV in Hotels Way More Annoying
If you’re the kind of traveler who checks into a hotel, tosses your bag on the bed, and immediately plans to unwind with an episode (or six) of Stranger Things…
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What to Do If You Forget Your Medication While Traveling
With so many things to remember when going on a trip, it’s understandable if you leave something at home. That’s why I still use a packing list. If you forget…
One Mile at a Time
Lufthansa Allegris Boeing 787s Keep Flying With Four Business Class Seats
The introduction of Lufthansa’s new Allegris cabin concept hasn’t been without drama, to put it mildly. Right now, Lufthansa’s biggest issue is with its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners, which entered service a couple of months back, with one major problem — most of the business class seats haven’t yet been...
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Hotel Cleaners Open Door to 3 Feet of Trash — Toilet Paper Piled Higher Than the Toilet, Room Needs Full Renovation
A long-stay guest checked out of an e-sports hotel room in Changchun, China—and staff say they opened the door to a “garbage mountain,” with trash piled roughly a meter high and toilet paper stacked higher than the toilet. The hotel says it took three days to clear everything out and...
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(Now live) British Airways devaluation coming on 12/15 (looks like it might be mild?)
Update 12/18/25: This devaluation went live as promised on 12/15/25. The good news is that the real-world increases match the examples given prior to the changes: long-haul awards cost 10% more Avios than before. Carrier-imposed fees have increased by around $20 or less each way on long-haul flights (less on...
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Hyatt Centric San Juan Isla Verde Opens as Puerto Rico’s First Hyatt Centric Hotel
Hyatt has expanded its lifestyle portfolio in the Caribbean with the debut of the… The post Hyatt Centric San Juan Isla Verde Opens as Puerto Rico’s First Hyatt Centric Hotel appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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Have you heard? Finnair is starting flights to Melbourne, Australia!
Well, this is unexpected news! Finnair is starting flights to Australia, heading for the city of Melbourne from…
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Is Marriott Platinum Status Worth the Effort?
Is Marriott Platinum status worth it in 2025? We analyze the math, the 50-night cost vs. $650 card fee, breakfast exclusions, and Nightly Upgrade Award value.
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Spirit Airlines Brings Holiday Cheer With Seasonal Livery
I love fun liveries. Partnerships, holidays, nods to the past, and more are awesome… The post Spirit Airlines Brings Holiday Cheer With Seasonal Livery appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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American Airlines Concierge Key: What Is This Invitation-Only Status?
For whatever reason, there’s a not-insignificant portion of the frequent flyer community that finds invitation-only status with US airlines to be sexy. I’ve gotta be honest, I don’t really get it. Is there any other context in which overpaying for the pleasure of indulging in American’s domestic first class catering,...
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American Airlines Shows Chicago, Phoenix, and Other Hubs Some Love With 16-Route Expansion
While the holiday season is just getting into full swing, American Airlines is looking… The post American Airlines Shows Chicago, Phoenix, and Other Hubs Some Love With 16-Route Expansion appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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Canadian Traveler Unleashes Racist Tirade And Violence At Cambodia Airport
Just when you think you’ve seen the full spectrum of bad airport behavior, we turn to Cambodia, where a Canadian traveler put her vile racism on full display. Racism And Entitlement Collide In Shocking Airport Incident In Cambodia An incident at Techo International Airport (KTI) in Cambodia, the new airport...
View from the Wing
United Executive Raised A Safety Alarm About Aircraft Readiness Data — Says He Was Fired And Blacklisted
A former United managing director claims he uncovered an aircraft-readiness data mismatch inside United’s flight-tracking tech and repeatedly escalated other safety-related issues — then was removed, terminated, and later blacklisted after complaining. Even if parts of the case turn on procedural deadlines rather than the merits, the allegations paint an...
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Save 15% On Award Stays at New Hotel Properties With IHG One Rewards
You can save 15% on award stays at new hotel properties with IHG One Rewards when you stay at your choice of 31 participating new or recently renovated hotel and resort properties of many of the brands of InterContinental Hotels Group worldwide through Saturday, February 28, 2026... ...but you must... The post...
From The Tray Table
American doubles down on Chicago and Phoenix in 16-route expansion
Even though winter officially begins this weekend, American Airlines is already looking ahead to summer. The Fort Worth-based… The post American doubles down on Chicago and Phoenix in 16-route expansion appeared first on From the Tray Table.
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China Airlines moves forward with an additonal Airbus A350-1000 order
China Airlines has confirmed that it will place a firm order for additional Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. Taiwan’s China Airlines has placed a firm order for five additional Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, taking its total order for the type to 15. As such, these aircraft are a follow-on from the first 10...
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No more miles or Loyalty Points on Basic Economy fares with American Airlines
Effective for flights purchased starting yesterday (12/17/25), American Airlines is no longer awarding any redeemable miles or Loyalty Points for flights in Basic Economy. JonNYC reported this on X and One Mile at a Time flagged it yesterday, and it is certainly bad news for those who prefer to buy...
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Hyatt’s Kennedy 89 Hotel Frankfurt Finally Opening: An Overdue Addition
In May 2023, plans were announced for a new full service Hyatt property to open in Frankfurt, Germany, which I’ve been quite excited about, as I travel through Frankfurt quite a bit. Unfortunately the opening of this property has been pushed back several times. So there’s finally some good news,...
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JetBlue’s First-Ever BlueHouse™ Lounge at Terminal 5 in New York JFK Airport Opened Today
JetBlue announced the debut of its first airport lounge, BlueHouse™, last week. It officially… The post JetBlue’s First-Ever BlueHouse™ Lounge at Terminal 5 in New York JFK Airport Opened Today appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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Deadline Mode: How I’m Strategically Chasing My Final Hyatt Milestone
I entered December with 33 elite nights with Hyatt, but I really wanted to stretch for 40 nights… The post Deadline Mode: How I’m Strategically Chasing My Final Hyatt Milestone appeared first on Travel Points Playbook.
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Finnair to Launch First-Ever Flights to Australia With New Helsinki to Bangkok to Melbourne Route
Finnair is set to expand its long-haul network with the introduction of new flights… The post Finnair to Launch First-Ever Flights to Australia With New Helsinki to Bangkok to Melbourne Route appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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Chase Offers a Make-Good on The Edit Points Boost Cuts — Get Credited Back to 2 Cents Per Point Through Dec. 22
Chase quietly cut Points Boost value on some The Edit hotel redemptions, dropping them from 2 cents per point to about 1.67. Now the bank says it will make Sapphire Reserve cardholders whole: book any The Edit property through Dec. 22, 2025, and Chase will credit back the points difference...
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Easy Way To Maximize Rakuten New Member Bonus, Earn $50 Or 5K Points
Link: Sign-up for a Rakuten account with a best-ever $50 bonus
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Coole Aussicht, aber dysfunktional: Hyatt on the Bund: Suite
Einst ein gutes Hyatt nun vermeidbar … Hyatt on the Bund war mal ein richtig tolles Hyatt in…
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So sieht die renovierte Lufthansa Lounge in Stuttgart aus
Lufthansa Fans können sich wieder über eine Lounge in Stuttgart freuen … Nachdem man während der Pest die…
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Ab 2026 keine Miles and More Meilen für HolidayCheck Bewertungen
Miles and More und HolidayCheck gehen getrennte Wege … Für eine Ewigkeit waren HolidayCheck Reviews ein angenehmer Weg…
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Lufthansa eröffnet modernisierte Lounges am Flughafen Stuttgart
Nach mehreren Jahren der Schließung (während der Pandemie) und einer umfangreiche Renovierung eröffnet Lufthansa ihre Lounges am Flughafen… Weiterlesen Lufthansa eröffnet modernisierte Lounges am Flughafen Stuttgart by PointsMag.
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Die PAYBACK American Express Card mit 5.000 Punkte Willkommensbonus beantragen
American Express ist bekannt für sein fantastisches Angebot an Reisekreditkarten, mit denen du wertvolle Membership Rewards Punkte sammeln… Weiterlesen Die PAYBACK American Express Card mit 5.000 Punkte Willkommensbonus beantragen by PointsMag.
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Durchaus solide Veranstaltung: Vietnam Airlines 787 Business Hanoi – Shanghai
Mit der 787 Vietnam Airlines Business nach von Hanoi nach Shanghai … Hanoi (HAN) – Shanghai (PVG)Vietnam Airlines…
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DEAL: Ethiopian Business Kopenhagen – Johannesburg (Return): 1.480 Euro
Mit der Ethiopian Business von Kopenhagen nach Johannesburg … Bei Ethiopian herrscht gerade ein netter Sale. Daraus resultiert…
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Ein guter Ethiopian Business Sale Wien – Ost- / Südafrika
Mit der Ethiopian Business von Wien nach Afrika … Ethiopian hat gerade einen netten Sale laufen. Damit ergeben…