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Black Friday deals 2025: Nomad’s premium gear for frequent flyers
Black Friday deals 2025 are now live at Nomad , save on premium travel tech, from MagSafe chargers to rugged cases, built for frequent flyers. The post Black Friday deals 2025: Nomad’s premium gear for frequent flyers appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Traveling For Miles
Get a 40% bonus when converting Amex Membership Rewards to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (this can be good)
Between today and the end of December, Amex is offering a 40% bonus to anyone who converts at least 1,000 Amex Membership Rewards Points into Virgin Atlantic Flying Club points and unless I’m misremembering, this is the best Virgin Atlantic conversion bonus we’ve seen Amex offer for some time. But...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: AA87 London Heathrow – Chicago O’Hare (Main Cabin Extra) – New Airplanes, Old Friends
AA87 London Heathrow – Chicago O’Hare (Main Cabin Extra) New Aircraft, Old Friends Time for the first flight of this trip, with a relatively new Boeing 787-9 in a Premium Configuration over the Atlantic. Can American Airlines get a premium configuration right, even in the back of the aircraft?  In...
Traveling For Miles
Deal: Earn 10 Amex points/dollar (or 10% cash back) on IHG bookings
Rakuten has improved its cash back rate for stays made at select IHG brands, so you can now earn 10% cash back or 10 Amex Membership Rewards Points per dollar on most IHG (InterContinental, Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, etc...) bookings. The post Deal: Earn 10 Amex points/dollar (or 10% cash back)...
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BoardingArea
Review: The Lounge Boston (BOS) – Terminal C
Functional, featureless, with a nice buffet. The only lounge (for now) in Boston Logan’s Terminal C has a decent breakfast buffet, but the entire lounge has a makeshift, temporary feel. The summary This is an independent Priority Pass lounge that is also open to qualified Etihad passengers. It is located...
Frequent Miler
Should loyalty be incentivized or recognized? Hilton’s new approach, a hotel triple stack, and more (Week in Review)
Is a loyalty program primarily designed to incentivize loyalty or to recognize loyalty? Hilton’s new Diamond Reserve tier had me pondering that question this week as Hilton introduced a couple of small new benefits that require far more than Hilton has previously asked of top-tier elites. Greg suggested Hilton implement...
Monkey Miles
Transfer Amex to Virgin Atlantic with a 40% Transfer Bonus
American Express is offering a 30% bonus when transferring points to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. We show you a few of the best ways to use them. The post Transfer Amex to Virgin Atlantic with a 40% Transfer Bonus appeared first on Monkey Miles.
One Mile at a Time
Air India Sells 43-Year-Old Boeing 737 It Forgot About 13 Years Ago, As One Does
While of absolutely no consequence to passengers, this has to be one of the more unusual stories that an airline executive has shared with employees (thanks to Anand for flagging this)…
PointsMath
Accor Airline Partners: Everything you need to know
Marriott is popular among travellers for transferring points to airlines, as it has a long list of partners and offers an additional 5,000 miles for every 60,000 points transferred. But Accor already has a good transfer ratio in most cases. The number of Accor Airline Partners isn’t too large, but...
PointsMath
Unique: Buy Finnair Avios with up to 50% Bonus & 10% Tier Points [1.61¢/Avios or ₹ 1.44/Avios ]
Avios is the Miles Currency of Aer Lingus, British Airways, Finnair, Iberia Airlines & Qatar Airways. These airlines are members of the OneWorld Alliance, except Aer Lingus. All five airlines have separate frequent flyer programs, but Avios can be transferred among them within a minute, primarily via British Airways. You...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Air India Sells Plane Forgotten That It Didn’t Even Realize It Owned, Forgotten For 13 Years
Airplanes are multi-million-dollar assets that aren’t usually forgotten about, but that’s exactly what happened to one Boeing 737-200 belonging to Air India that the carrier didn’t even realize it owned until frustrated airport officials told the airline to remove the plane from its airfield. It did, however, take Kolkata Airport...
The Alviator
Trip Report Introduction: A MAD Trip Through HEL (and China)
In Nov 2025, I flew through Madrid, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Helsinki, to review China Eastern and Finnair A350 premium economy (among others). The post Trip Report Introduction: A MAD Trip Through HEL (and China) appeared first on The Alviator.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
The FAA Just Told Airlines to Avoid Flying Over Venezuela… Carriers Stopped Doing That Weeks Ago
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has warned U.S. airlines to avoid flying over Venezuela due to heightened military activity in the region and fears that a civilian airliner could be accidentally shot down by a Venezuelan air defense system. The warning was issued to pilots in the form of a...
One Mile at a Time
Seattle Airport Faces Fuel Shortage, Expect Airlines To Be Impacted
Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is facing issues with its fuel supply, and it’s starting to impact passengers. This isn’t exactly a great week for these kinds of issues, as we approach the busy Thanksgiving travel period.
The Alviator
Finnair’s A350 Premium Economy: Less “Budget” Than I Was Expecting
I just flew the 14h 15m flight from Shanghai to Helsinki in Finnair's A350 premium economy. Here are my first impressions of the flight. The post Finnair’s A350 Premium Economy: Less “Budget” Than I Was Expecting appeared first on The Alviator.
One Mile at a Time
Why I Decided Against An Air Côte d’Ivoire Side Trip… For Now
Last week, I posed the question of whether I should spend an absolute fortune to fly Air Cte dIvoire for a day. As I explained, on my current review trip, I had a couple of extra days in Europe, and one option was to fly the fascinating Air Cte dIvoire...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Save Money With Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals 2025
You can save money with Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals 2025. When I use affiliate links in articles here at The Gate With Brian Cohen, I not only hope to earn money to pay the bills here at its swank headquarters with multiple lounges, endless food and beverages, and...
Points With a Crew
Amazon Black Friday Week Has Started – Here are 23 Deals Available Now
Amazon Black Friday Week has started - there are new deals every day - including deals today on Apple, TVs, luggage, power stations, computers, travel organizers and more ...
Frequent Miler
Elite Benefit Battle: Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep333 | 11-21-25
In today’s Frequent Miler on the Air podcast, we’ll look at United’s cardholder discount, Hilton’s Diamond Reserve status, and we’ll rank the perks of hotel elite benefits from Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG. Elite Benefit Battle: Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG Watch the full episode below, or listen on your...
Deals We Like
Deal Alert: Apple AirPods 4 with ANC for just $99 — plus stack with Amex deals for extra savings
The Amazon Black Friday deals are starting to roll in and one of the best discounted travel products right now is the Apple AirPods 4 with ANC. At just $99.99, this is the best price we’ve ever seen for these earbuds, and even $10 less than this morning’s already amazing...
Your Mileage May Vary
Should You Splurge On Luggage Or Keep Buying The Cheap Stuff?
There was a time when I didn’t give much thought to my luggage. As long as I could fit my clothes inside and the zipper closed, it was fine. If…
Frequent Miler
Oura Ring sale for $249: get for $49 + tax with Amex Platinum benefit
Oura has discounted the Oura Ring 4 to $249 for its early Black Friday sale. That means you can pick up one of these for only $49 + tax when stacking with the American Express Platinum Card® benefit. The Deal Buy an Oura Ring 4 for $249. Direct link to...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Your Chance For VIP Access to Super Bowl LX With Marriott Bonvoy
Experiences which money cannot buy can be difficult to come by — but if you are fanatical about professional football and the Super Bowl, then you have something about which to celebrate, as you now have a chance to redeem your Marriott Bonvoy points for access to amazing activities which...
View from the Wing
Air India Forgot It Owned a Boeing 737 for 13 Years — And Only Discovered It When the Airport Demanded Its Removal
Air India has sold a 43-year-old Boeing 737-200 that sat abandoned at Kolkata airport for more than a decade because the airline had literally forgotten it owned the aircraft. The jet only resurfaced after the airport asked Air India to remove it, revealing how badly the former state-run carrier’s records...
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: Robotin R2 Robot Vacuum (Back By Saturday)
The Robotin R2 Robot Carpet Wash and Vacuum combines the features of a carpet cleaner with a vacuum, potentially saving you hundreds of dollars a year. It's on Kickstarter, but only
Your Mileage May Vary
Buc-ee’s Isn’t Perfect — Here’s What Has Fans Quietly Losing Their Minds
Established in Texas in 1982, Buc-ee’s has simply exploded over the years. Part gas station, part country store, part electric vehicle charger and, at some locations, part car wash, what…
One Mile at a Time
Hyatt’s Hotel Du Louvre Paris: Solid Old World Hotel, With Lots Of Suites
Duringmy review trip to Bangkok, I had a couple of nights in Paris, where I wanted to check out new hotels. For the first night, I stayed at SAX Paris, Hilton LXR, which was not for me. The second night, I stayed at Hotel du Louvre Paris, Hyatt Unbound Collection....
Frequent Miler
Wyndham Rewards Cyber sale: Save up to 30% on paid stays (but cardmember rate might be better)
Wyndham Rewards launched a sale on paid stays yesterday which has some attractive-sounding headline numbers. You can save 15% on stays of one night, with increasing discounts up to 30% for stays of four or more nights. This sale does indeed appear to offer some genuine savings for the most...
Economy Class & Beyond
Air Cambodia Becomes Launch Customer for New Business Class on ATR 72-600 Featuring ‘X-Space Table
Some of us think of ATR and Turboprop aircraft as a single class “get from A-B” aircraft. Well, it seems Air Cambodia wants something different – and has opted to install a business class product on an ATR72-600 using  X-Space. ATR Highline with X-Space Table – ATR Aircraft.  The airline...
Traveling For Miles
Are Amex Fine Hotels and Resorts (FHR) bookings more expensive than booking direct?
One of the key benefits associated with the refreshed Platinum Card® from American Express is the $600/year hotel credit (split across two 6-month periods) which can be triggered when a card member uses their card to pay for eligible prepaid Fine Hotels + Resorts and the Hotel Collection bookings through...
{Tech} for Travel
Black Friday Deals 2025: OpenRock Sale Makes It Easy to Go Open-Ear
Black Friday Deals 2025: OpenRock’s sale is live with deals on S2 and Pro open-ear earbuds, 20% off sitewide, and bonus headphones on orders of $200+. The post Black Friday Deals 2025: OpenRock Sale Makes It Easy to Go Open-Ear appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Traveling For Miles
Live: Qatar Airways [Europe] Black Friday sale – get up to 20% off
After giving the Americas a head start (that sale started a few days ago), Qatar Airways has now launched its Black Friday sales for the rest of the world's regions. This year's sale targeted at the airline's European audience sees it offering savings of up to 20%. The post Live: Qatar...
Economondo
AirAsia in Greece? Athens to Rhodes on a Sky Express A320neo
Flying with Sky Express on an Airbus A320neo from Athens to Rhodes
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Black Friday Deals 2025: Away moves premium travel gear into sale mode
Save big with Black Friday Deals 2025 on Away’s best-selling luggage, including the fan-favourite Carry-On, checked bags and travel sets. The post Black Friday Deals 2025: Away moves premium travel gear into sale mode appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
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Black Friday Deals 2025: CapCut Pro Goes on Sale at 20% Off
During Black Friday Deals 2025, CapCut Pro subscriptions are 20% off. Save on mobile editing tools, effects, and more before the sale ends December 1. The post Black Friday Deals 2025: CapCut Pro Goes on Sale at 20% Off appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Traveling For Miles
Buying Flying Blue Miles via a subscription (how it works)
Over the past few years, we've seen a number of airline loyalty programs introduce subscription services which allow their members to purchase miles/points at a discount on a monthly basis. Air France/KLM Flying Blue is one of the programs with a subscription service and it's called "Subscribe to Miles". The post Buying...