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Fliegen wie die Einheimischen: Widerøe Dash 8 Svolvær – Bodø
Wieder zurück von den Lofoten … Svolvær (SVJ) – Bodø (BOO)Widerøe Dash 8Deal: subventioniertes Ticket – PSO Strecken…
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REVIEW: Mit dem Sixt Mietwagen über die Lofoten
In Norwegen habe ich Sixt getestet … Aus Anmietungen bei Sixt mache ich mir ja irgendwie einen Spaß.…
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ERINNERUNG: China Southern Business Budapest – China (Return): 1.450 Euro – Auch Tibet!
Mit der China Southern Business von Budapest nach China … Die Partystimmung der chinesischen Airlines abgehend von Budapest…
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Für Luxus weniger bezahlen: Jetzt IHG Punkte mit 100% Bonus (0,43 Cent) kaufen
IHG One Rewards ist mit einem lukrativen 100 %-Bonus beim Kauf von Punkten zurück, womit Mitglieder IHG Punkte… Weiterlesen Für Luxus weniger bezahlen: Jetzt IHG Punkte mit 100% Bonus (0,43 Cent) kaufen by PointsMag.
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Win a trip for two to Tokyo, courtesy of Coast Hotels and APA Hotels & Resorts, Japan (Open to AK, CA, HI, OR, WA, Canada except QC)
Coast Hotels has brought back their great contest where Coast Rewards members can enter to win a trip to Japan! The contest is open to new and existing Coast Rewards members who complete the entry form by February 28, 2026. If you are not a member of Coast Rewards we...
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Coupon Book Fatigue Is Real—How to Make Amex Platinum and Sapphire Reserve Not Feel Like Work
Premium cards have turned into coupon books, and the fatigue is real—especially when you’re doing math and chasing tiny monthly credits to justify a huge annual fee. The trick is to treat Amex Platinum and Sapphire Reserve differently: cover the fee with credits you’d use anyway, value the lounge network...
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United Airbus A321neo Loses Wheel After Hard Landing in Orlando
A United Airlines Airbus A321neo lost a wheel after a rough landing at Orlando International Airport (MCO). The post United Airbus A321neo Loses Wheel After Hard Landing in Orlando appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
The Bulkhead Seat
Lufthansa Expands 100th Anniversary Fleet With Special Liveries on Airbus A320neo and A350
Lufthansa is adding to its distinctive 100th anniversary fleet with two additional aircraft repainted… The post Lufthansa Expands 100th Anniversary Fleet With Special Liveries on Airbus A320neo and A350 appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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Limited Time Citi Strata Elite Card 100K Points Online Welcome Bonus
Link: Learn more about the Citi Strata Elite Card
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The Peninsula New York: My First Stay at a $1,000 Cash Rate—Worth It
I’ve redeemed points for resorts and received upgrades to rooms with $2,000+ sticker prices, but this was my first time on a cash rate at a $1,000 all-in The Peninsula New York. The renovation has the place feeling current, the base room is unusually large for the city, and the...
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IHG Winter Sale: Save At Least 15% in Europe, India, South Asia, Africa, or the Middle East
With the IHG Winter Sale, you can save at least 15% on room rates at participating hotel and resort properties in Europe, India, South Asia, Africa, or the Middle East through Saturday, October 10, 2026... ...but you must... The post IHG Winter Sale: Save At Least 15% in Europe, India, South Asia,...
Miles For Family
Bilt 2.D’oh, New Chase Sapphire Rules and More
Happy Monday and MLK Day! Bilt 2.D’Oh. Why you should be cautious of their new cards setup: If you can stand any more news about the new Bilt 2.0 rollout, this post on Frequent Miler explains the new changes that were rolled out after the 2.0 rollout and provides more analysis...
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Office Depot/OfficeMax: Buy $300+ Mastercard Gift Cards, Save $15
Office Depot and OfficeMax stores have returned with their profitable gift card deal on Mastercard gift cards. The Deal Buy $300+ Mastercard gift cards at Office Depot/OfficeMax & get $15 off instantly. Key Terms Valid 1/18/26-1/24/26 Limit 10 per household/business (different stores may try to impose various limits that don’t...
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Influencer Turns Air France La Premiere Into A Film Set, Then Cries Racism When Confronted
An “influencer” passenger turned an Air France La Premiere first class suite into a film set, then tried to reframe a reasonable privacy request as something far uglier. CEO Films In Air France La Premiere, Calls Passenger Racist When Asked To Stop In an era of narcissism-validating social media, we...
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Buy Alaska Atmos Rewards Points With A Big Bonus: Worth It?
Often buying points strategically can be a good value, and Alaska Atmos Rewards (formerly known as Alaska Mileage Plan) is one of my favorite programs to buy points from, both thanks to the frequency with which the program sells points, and what a good deal award redemptions can be.
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Emirates Ditches ‘Fake Meat’ as Airline Goes Back to Basics With Vegan Meals
Just 12 months after announcing it was experimenting with “innovative” vegan ingredients, like a rather sinister-sounding “lookalike solid egg substitute” and fake meat from California-based Beyond Meat, the Dubai-based airline Emirates now says it’s taking a “back to basics” approach to vegan cuisine. Doxis Bekris, the mega-airline’s Vice President of...
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Emirates Ditches ‘Fake Meat’ as Airline Goes Back to Basics With Vegan Meals
Just 12 months after announcing it was experimenting with “innovative” vegan ingredients, like a rather sinister-sounding “lookalike solid egg substitute” and fake meat from California-based Beyond Meat, the Dubai-based airline Emirates now says it’s taking a “back to basics” approach to vegan cuisine. Doxis Bekris, the mega-airline’s Vice President of...
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Kingston-San Juan: 2 Copa Flights, 2 Lounge Reviews
Do you remember how I arrived in Jamaica (see Puerto Rico to Jamaica: Oh No, Not Spirit!)? The journey home was also inefficient. Fortunately, I was flying business on Copa, an underrated carrier for comfort in these parts. In Kingston, the first stop, after a Red Stripe, was the Priority Pass...
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China Southern Airlines to return to Helsinki
Chinese carrier China Southern Airlines is to launch a route between Beijing and Helsinki after a five-year break. The route is a resumption of one that was operated five years ago, as conditions have improved enough for China Southern to take an interest in the destination. China Southern will operate...
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Weak Promo: Marriott Bonvoy® Week is Back at Starbucks Through January 25th
In June 2024, I first wrote about a new partnership between Starbucks and Marriott… The post Weak Promo: Marriott Bonvoy® Week is Back at Starbucks Through January 25th appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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Annoying: Bilt’s Credit Cards Won’t Award Points On Tax Payments
We recently learned about major changes coming to Bilt, including the introduction of three new credit cards, plus a new way to award points for housing spending. The changes haven’t exactly been well received, including due to the complexity of the new system, so Bilt already made changes within days...
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Amex Platinum Card trap, 4.7 cpp redemption, 5 free Marriott nights & more…
This retention offer on the Amex Platinum Card may sound great, I'd not recommend that you go for it unless you really really have to.
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British Airways Served Passenger 10 Bacardi Minis. He Vomited on His Seatmate. BA Says: ‘Not Our Fault.’
A British Airways passenger says the traveler seated next to him on an 11-hour Johannesburg–London Heathrow flight was served 10 mini bottles of Bacardi within the first few hours. The neighbor became heavily intoxicated and vomited on himself, the seats, the floor—and on nearby passengers—while the full flight left no...
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Singapore Airlines Business Class Review (Airbus A350-900 Medium Haul)
On Christmas Day, I took yet another flight in Singapore Airlines Business Class, thanks to using my KrisFlyer miles before they devalued.
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United Airlines A321neo Loses Wheel After Hard Landing In Orlando, FAA Scrutiny Likely
A United Airlines Airbus A321neo suffered a frightening landing incident in Orlando after touching down hard and losing a wheel during rollout. While no one was injured, this appears to be a serious failure that will draw close scrutiny. United A321neo Loses Wheel After Hard Landing In Orlando A United...
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Emirates adds further capacity to Manila
It seems that growth is on the agenda, with Emirates adding further capacity between Dubai and Manila. The airline will add four extra flights a week between the two destinations from 2nd April. The planned operations are: EK330 DEPART DXB 12:25 ARRIVE MNL 01:25+1 EK331 DEPART MNL 03:25 ARRIVE DXB...
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(UPDATED!) Save Money With These 15 Hotel Credit Cards Offering Annual “Free” or Discounted Nights!
Since the last time we updated this post, several travel rewards cards have updated their features and there are also some decent welcome bonuses floating around out there, too. So, let’s dive in! Are Free Nights Really “Free”? Many hotel credit cards offer annual “free” night certificates. And let’s get...
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Guide To Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite Status: Benefits, And How To Earn It
Marriott is the largest hotel group in the world in terms of number of rooms, so there’s value in having status in the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program. Marriott Bonvoy has five elite tiers — Silver, Gold, Platinum, Titanium, and Ambassador — and I’d argue that Platinum status is where the...
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Ein Dusit Gold Status Match
Eine neue Möglichkeit für einen Status Match … Im Loyalitätsprogramm der Hotelkette Dusit gibt es eine neue Möglichkeit…
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Lufthansa Group setzt zukünftig auf Starlink für Highspeed-Internet an Bord der gesamten Flotte
Die Lufthansa Group plant einen umfassenden Ausbau ihres Internetangebots an Bord und will dafür ihre gesamte Flotte mit… Weiterlesen Lufthansa Group setzt zukünftig auf Starlink für Highspeed-Internet an Bord der gesamten Flotte by PointsMag.
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Melde dich jetzt für die neue Hilton Promotion an und sichere dir bis Ende April 2.000 Bonuspunkte pro Aufenthalt
Hilton Honors bietet seinen Mitgliedern regelmäßig Bonuspunkte-Promotions. Die letzte dieser Aktionen endete am 31. Dezember, doch Hilton hat… Weiterlesen Melde dich jetzt für die neue Hilton Promotion an und sichere dir bis Ende April 2.000 Bonuspunkte pro Aufenthalt by PointsMag.
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American Express Willkommensbonus 2026: Platinum & Gold – dauerhaft erhöht
American Express hat Anfang 2026 eine strukturelle Änderung am Willkommensbonus vorgenommen. Statt zeitlich befristeter Bonusaktionen setzt der Kartenanbieter… Weiterlesen American Express Willkommensbonus 2026: Platinum & Gold – dauerhaft erhöht by PointsMag.
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American Express Willkommensbonus 2026: Platinum & Gold – dauerhaft erhöht
American Express hat Anfang 2026 eine strukturelle Änderung am Willkommensbonus vorgenommen. Statt zeitlich befristeter Bonusaktionen setzt der Kartenanbieter… Weiterlesen American Express Willkommensbonus 2026: Platinum & Gold – dauerhaft erhöht by PointsMag.
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Lufthansa Group setzt auf Starlink
Bei den Lufthansa Airlines gibt es nun echt schnelles Internet … Der Siegeszug von Starlink geht unaufhaltsam weiter.…
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2.000 Hilton Honors Punkte pro Stay
Bei Hilton pro Stay Bonuspunkte kassieren … Hilton Honors hat die erste Promotion des Jahres 2026 vorgestellt. Man…
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Die Traumstraßen auf den Lofoten
Auf den Panoramastraßen der Lofoten (Norwegen) … Der Norden hält wirklich atemberaubende Gegenden bereit. Ich bin mir nicht…