Wild About Travel
Ode to Paris: My Favourite Things
Paris does something to me that no other city quite manages — it hits me every single time I arrive. The smells, the tower, the croissants, the hot chocolate, the coffee, the Seine, the packed brasseries, the art galleries, the markets, the parks. All beautiful. That’s the thing about the...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Buy Air Canada Aeroplan points with up to a 90% bonus (Mystery Bonus)
Air Canada Aeroplan’s latest buy points promotion provides members with the opportunity to receive up to a 90% bonus when buying points by March 19, 2026. ** This is a mystery bonus that varies by member and will be revealed when you login! ** The up to 90% bonus offer:...
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Allegiant Air Acquisition of Sun Country Airlines Now Complete
The acquisition of Sun Country Airlines by Allegiant Air has now officially completed as of yesterday, Wednesday, May 13, 2026, with the integration of both airlines now currently under way.
The combined entity of the two ultra-low-cost leisure airlines will serve 22 million customers annually with a combined fleet of 195...
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Are you eligible for a new Marriott card? (Brilliant changes reversed)
A couple of months ago, we updated this post to account for new rules limiting eligibility for Amex Bonvoy Brilliant and Bevy card bonuses. Previously, having the Chase Ritz-Carlton card was the primary barrier to entry, but that barrier suddenly applied to all Chase Bonvoy cards. However, Amex seems to...
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AUSTRALIA: International travellers to be slugged another AU$10 to leave
Australian international travellers will pay more to leave the country from 1 January 2027. The Federal Budget confirms the Passenger Movement Charge (PMC) will rise by AU$10 from AU$70 to AU$80. This is a Commonwealth charge applied to most passengers departing Australia by air or sea. Airlines collect it through...
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Targeted Bilt cardholder promo: 10K bonus points after $1k in spend
Bilt Rewards is targeting some cardholders with a nice little spending offer: a bonus of 10K points after spending $1,000 on the card within the next month. There’s no direct link to this offer. If targeted, it will show up in the app under your Bilt card. It appears that...
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American Airlines Adds Restaurant-Style Ordering To Miami Flagship Lounge — Cubanos And Croquetas Delivered Tableside
The American Airlines Flagship lounge has introduced food items to order via QR code, delivered tableside. That's something they already have in their most-recently opened Flagship lounge in Philadelphia.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Receive a 20% bonus when you buy World of Hyatt points
Hyatt has brought out another buy points offer and this time they are back to a bonus instead of a discount When you buy 3,000 or more points in one transaction they will provide 20% more points. With this bonus the price works out to 2.17 US$ cents per point....
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Random Chicago Eats – Still for the Friends
Random Chicago Eats (or, Kevin was more than lazy this trip) TRIP REPORT: Still for the Friends Time for a food diary of things I might have eaten whilst travelling around Chicago. Don’t expect many changes from the norm here. Still for the friends But first. A trip to Liverpool,...
One Mile at a Time
New Montreal Metropolitan Airport Terminal Opens Soon, Home To Porter
Over the past few years, Porter Airlines has been undergoing a major expansion. While the airline has historically operated De Havilland Dash 8-400 turboprops out of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ), the airline is also currently taking delivery of 75 Embraer E195-E2s, which are being used to expand across...
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JetBlue and United Blue Sky partnership (elite benefits go live this week)
Last year, United and JetBlue announced a new partnership they’re calling “Blue Sky,” a name that’s likely raised some digital eyebrows at the social media app “Bluesky.” Reciprocal earning and redemption began late last year, and now the previously announced elite benefits are set to begin this week (they don’t appear to be...
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Your Chance to Win Prizes With Marriott Bonvoy and Starbucks
You have a chance to win prizes with Marriott Bonvoy and Starbucks through Wednesday, May 27, 2026; and you are invited to join in on your weekend plans via social media for the ultimate summer prize package.
To participate in this promotion, you must...
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Delta CEO Says AI Has No Soul — His Airline Uses It To Price Your Ticket [Roundup]
Delta’s CEO says AI lacks soul and warmth — while his airline uses AI to help price tickets. Plus: Air Force One’s China-trip meal gets roasted, American tells a passenger stuck in the lav to try knocking, and TSA’s SFO screening contract fight heads to court.
One Mile at a Time
Capital One Venture Business Bonus: Two Ways To Earn Up To 150K Miles
Capital One has two Venture-branded business cards. The Capital One Venture X Business is Capital One’s most lucrative business card. The card continues to offer an excellent welcome bonus, so if you’re eligible, it’s a great time to apply.
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How To Max Them Out Citi Strata Elite’s Impressive Credits
Citi premium card looks complicated at first, but the real value is straightforward once you know how the credits post. The Strata Elite’s hotel, Splurge, Blacklane, Priority Pass, and Admirals Club benefits can make the first cardmember year far more lucrative than the $595 fee suggests.
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American Airlines shopping portal promo: Earn up to 2000 bonus miles
The American Airlines shopping portal is offering up to 2,000 bonus miles when shopping at both in-store and online retailers. The Deal American Airlines shopping portal: Spend $200 & earn 500 bonus AAdvantage miles Spend $800+ & earn 2000 bonus AAdvantage miles Direct link to offer Key Terms Expires May...
