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Lufthansa plant „Light“-Tarife in Business Class und Premium Economy
Die Lufthansa Group weitet ihr Light-Tarifsystem ab sofort auf Business Class und Premium Economy aus. Wie zuerst Travel…
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DEAL: Etihad A380 First Apartment Tokyo – Europa (Oneway): 2.280 Euro
Mit einer First und Business Kombination günstig ins Etihad A380 First Apartment … ACHTUNG: Diese Seite richtet sich…
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Lufthansa Group startet Light Tarif für Business und Premium Economy
Bei Lufthansa Group werden die Leistungen entkoppelt … Ab 17.03. werden auf ausgewählten Strecken bei Lufthansa, Austrian, Swiss,…
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Nun 25.000 Marriott Bonvoy Punkte mit Free Night kombinieren
Die kostenlosen Marriott Voucher mit mehr Punkten verwenden … Marriott Bonvoy lässt seit Jahren die Kombination von Free…
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I’ve Signed Up For 50+ Travel Credit Cards Over The Years, But There’s One I’ll Never Cancel
There are plenty of cards in the market but this is one travel credit card that I've kept in my wallet for over a decade. Here's why...
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British Airways plans new long haul routes, with service boost to match
It seems that British Airways is on an expansion path again, this time adding Melbourne, Australia, and Colombo, Sri Lanka, to its network. In addition, the airline will add more winter flights to Cape Town (South Africa), Haneda (Tokyo), Bridgetown (Barbados), Kingston (Jamaica), and San Jose (Costa Rica). The new schedule reflects...
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Austin May Finally Get Its First Asia Nonstop — Delta And Korean Air In Talks With Samsung About Seoul [Roundup]
Austin may finally be on the verge of landing its first nonstop flight to Asia, with Delta, Korean Air, and Samsung reportedly discussing service to Seoul. Also, newly released Delta deportation footage, Spirit’s branding problem, Lufthansa’s basic business fares.
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Review  – Escape Lounge – Hartford Bradley Int’l (BDL)
Renovated lounge sports a refreshed décor, extensive buffet, expanded bar and an excellent staff The summary Travelers at Hartford Bradley had no lounge at the airport while the Escape Lounge was closed for months as it underwent a complete renovation. The wait worth it. The lounge is at located at...
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How to earn Marriott Bonvoy points with Uber in the United States (new 1,500 bonus points on offer)
Through its partnerships with Hilton, Alaska Airlines, and Bilt Rewards, Lyft seems to have made a little more of an effort than Uber when it comes to offering customers a way of earning miles & points towards future travel, but Uber recently added Delta as a partner (Delta was a...
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TSA Chaos: One Airport Had 55% Of Security Screeners Call In Sick
We’re now several weeks into the latest partial government shutdown, which means many federal workers aren’t receiving paychecks. Perhaps the most public impacts of this are felt at airports, and there are some statistics that I think are worth covering.
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Earn 5X Points on Amazon Purchases for Three Months (Great Time to Stock Up)
You can easily earn up to 7,500 bonus points on purchases you probably already make, thanks to a new Amazon promotion. Think about how often you order things like household supplies, travel gear, batteries, or even gift cards from Amazon. Those purchases could earn 5X points for the next three...
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Drone Attack Shuts Dubai Airspace, Foreign Airlines Barred From World’s Busiest Hub
A drone attack near Dubai International Airport has disrupted one of the world’s most critical aviation hubs, briefly shutting down airspace and prompting authorities to suspend operations for foreign carriers. Dubai Airspace Closed After Drone Attack Sparks Airport Fire Dubai International Airport (DXB), the world’s busiest airport for international travel,...
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Cool: British Airways Adds Kuala Lumpur To Melbourne Fifth Freedom Flights!
British Airways has just announced plans to add a second route to Australia, and of course it will be a fifth freedom route. I’m curious if this has been in the cards for some time, or if this is happening in light of developments in the Middle East in recent...
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NEW ROUTES 2026 #10: British Airways returns to Melbourne
British Airways is heading back to Melbourne for the first time in two decades, and the timing doesn’t look accidental. As conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt one of the world’s busiest aviation corridors, the UK flag carrier is launching daily flights between London Heathrow and Melbourne via...
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British Airways Makes a Move as Middle East Carriers Falter: Return of Melbourne Flights After Two Decade Absence
British Airways appears to have made a major move as the war in Iran causes serious pain for so-called ‘super connector’ airlines based in the Middle East, such as Emirates, Etihad Airways, and even its own investor, Qatar Airways. After a more than two-decade absence, British Airways has announced that...
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Chase Freedom Flex® 5% Bonus Categories for Q2 2026
Check out the latest quarterly Chase Freedom bonus categories
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MasterCard partners MakeMyTrip to launch it’s “LifeStyle Navigator” AI-Powered Concierge in India
MasterCard and MakeMyTrip have come together to launch a new concierge service, LifeStyle Navigator, which will be integrated into MakeMyTrip. Coming soon to a screen near you.
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Chase Freedom Flex 2026 2nd Quarter 5% Bonus Categories – Register Now!
The second quarter (April 1, 2026 – June 30, 2026), Chase Freedom 5% categories are now open for activation.
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Best Credit Card Purchase Protections
What is the best credit card to use for a large purchase? Often, the answer is driven by which card offers the best rewards for your spend. The biggest bang for your buck usually comes from using the purchase to meet the spending requirement for a big new welcome bonus....
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Hawaiian Airlines Pushes Self‑Service Bag Tags & Eliminates Boarding Passes
Hawaiian Airlines is making another visible move toward its long‑anticipated integration with Alaska Airlines, rolling out self‑service bag‑tag kiosks and quietly nudging passengers away from printed boarding passes altogether. They are adding much needed technology to the Hawaiian Airline experience. (Although I can’t say Alaska tech is that great!) Beginning...
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Chase Ink Business Unlimited® vs. Chase Ink Business Cash® – $750 with no annual fee
The Chase Ink Unlimited and Chase Ink Cash are two of Chase's no-fee business credit cards. They both come with a great welcome offer and ...
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UAE Regulators Announce Complete Closure of Country’s Airspace As Flights Continue to Operate
Civil aviation regulators in the United Arab Emirates announced the full closure of the country’s airspace to civilian flights in the early hours of Tuesday morning, saying the decision for the temporary grounding of planes had been made as an “exceptional precautionary measure” amidst the “rapidly evolving regional security developments.”...
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Airport Requests Donations to Transportation Security Administration Agents
At least one airport requests donations to agents of the Transportation Security Administration from travelers, as the partial shutdown of the federal government of the United States means that they are currently working without pay until that aforementioned shutdown ends. The following message appeared at the official X site of...
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Could Austin Airport’s First Asia Route Be Seoul?
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) has steadily expanded its international reach in recent years. It…
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The Big Difference Between Staying In The Tourist Area And Staying “In Town”
When people plan a vacation, they usually focus on the big things first: flights, hotel price, things to do and maybe whether the property has a good location. But “good…
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Redeem Rove Miles for a paid stay at a loyalty-eligible rate and earn hotel points
A reader reached out with an interesting data point: when you redeem Rove Miles for a loyalty-eligible hotel rate, you can also earn hotel points and elite credit, which can add a nice bump to the effective value you’re getting for your Rove Miles. Redeeming Rove Miles for a paid hotel...
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Marriott Homes & Villas Amex Offer: Spend $1,000 & get $250 back
There’s a new Marriott Homes & Villas Amex Offer out, which gives $250 back when you spend $1,000 or more on one or more reservations. The Deal Spend $1,000+ in one or more transactions with Marriott Homes & Villas and get $250 back with an Amex Offer. Expires 5/24/26 Key...
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UPDATE: Alaska Atmos Rewards Partner Award Pricing Glitch Fixed
UPDATE: Whew! This was a false alarm. An Alaska spokesperson has confirmed that a “technical issue affecting the prices of some connections on partner flights involving Europe, the Middle East, and Asia” has been pinpointed and resolved. The award chart remains unchanged…at least for now. I’ve verified that connecting itineraries...
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British Airways Club erhöht Extra Tier Points Gutschrift
Mehr Extra Tier Points bei British Airways Club sammeln … Am 01.04.2025 hat man das vorher sehr beliebte…
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DEAL: Air India Business Frankfurt – Singapur (Return): 1.570 Euro
Mit der Air India Business von Frankfurt nach Singapur … Singapur ist von Deutschland immer ein wenig teurer…
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Lufthansa verschärft für Deutschland wieder Regelungen für Flugscheinreihenfolge (= Flüge verfallen lassen)
Änderungen an Flügen müssen nun glaubhaft bewiesen werden … Im Oktober 2025 musste Lufthansa aufgrund juristischer Streitigkeiten die…
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GHA Discovery Status Match bis Titanium (150 USD) – bis Ende 2027!
Sich einen GHA Discovery Status sichern … GHA Discovery hat für Ewigkeiten einen sehr guten Status Match laufen…
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DEAL: Lufthansa Business Prag – Almaty (Return): 1.270 Euro
Mit der Lufthansa Business von Prag nach Kasachstan … Zentralasien ist doch ein wenig schwieriger zu erreichen. Lufthansa…
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Lufthansa-Piloten streiken Donnerstag und Freitag
Reisende mit Lufthansa müssen zum Ende der Woche mit größeren Problemen rechnen, es steht der nächste Streik der… Weiterlesen Lufthansa-Piloten streiken Donnerstag und Freitag by PointsMag.
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25% BONUS beim Transfer von Shell ClubSmart Punkten zu Miles and More
Erhöhter Wechselkurs von Shell ClubSmart Punkten zu Miles and More … CubSmart ist eine Möglichkeit beim Tanken Miles…
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Die Singapore Flüge für die Marriott Status Challenge in Europa fliegen: 300 Euro für Star Alliance Gold
Mit vier Flügen und einem Marriott Status den Star Alliance Gold günstig holen … ACHTUNG: Die günstigen Singapore…