One Mile at a Time
Limited Time Hilton Amex Card Offers: Bonus Points + Free Nights
American Express and Hilton have four co-branded credit cards. These cards offer valuable benefits for those who stay at Hiltons with any frequency, so if you travel often, it’s worth having one of these cards in your wallet.
Frequent Miler
AMEX 20,000 MR bonus for enrolling in Pay Over Time: Check link to see if you’re targeted
Update 7/26/24: There’s a another round of folks targeted for 20,000 Membership Rewards to activate Pay Over Time. My household had five cards targeted. It’s worth checking the link below if you have cards that earn Membership Rewards. ~~~ American Express periodically sends out targeted bonus offers of 10,000-30,000 points...
Live and Let’s Fly
I’m Enroute To Paris For Olympics Opening Ceremony!
Talk about a crazy twist to my week… A generous friend messaged me that he decided he did not want to go to the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris and wondered if I would be interested in his prime seat. After a quick consultation with...
Miles To Memories
An Easy 20K Membership Rewards with Pay Over Time Offers
There's a new round of Pay Over Time offers going out for American Express cardholders today, with a bonus of 20,000 points. The post An Easy 20K Membership Rewards with Pay Over Time Offers appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Points With a Crew
5 reasons I keep recommending the Chase Sapphire Preferred for people starting out
Amongst my friends and family, I'm considered the "credit card guy". When I'm asked for recommendations, most of the time it's the Chase Sapphire Preferred...
One Mile at a Time
Ethiopian Airlines Kicked Out Of Eritrea, But Doesn’t Know Why
Ethiopian Airlines is reportedly being forced to cancel flights to neighboring Eritrea, and the logic sure is strange.
Miles To Memories
August Bilt Rent Day Offers: Travel Experience with Virgin Voyages and BLADE, Double Points and More
For this month's Rent Day, Bilt is teaming up with Virgin Voyages for exclusive cruise benefits, as well as with BLADE for another travel experience. The post August Bilt Rent Day Offers: Travel Experience with Virgin Voyages and BLADE, Double Points and More appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Your Mileage May Vary
Is This The New Normal in Hotel Housekeeping?
There are an endless number of things that will never go back to the way they were. To be honest, some of that is good news, and some of it…
Points Miles and Bling
Review: Quality Apartments Melbourne Central was affordable comfort
Quality Apartments Melbourne Central – Introduction After confirming my flights, my next hurdle was finding accommodation on points while at the Australian… The post Review: Quality Apartments Melbourne Central was affordable comfort appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
View from the Wing
Unbelievable: Emirates Passenger Stuns Seatmates By Making Artisanal Coffee At 30,000 Feet
An Emirates passenger sitting in economy decided to pull out "all the gear" he needed to make "artisanal pour-over coffee" inflight. He made it for his companions, and even passed some around to those sitting nearby watching. Legend. He solved one of the great limitations of modern...
One Mile at a Time
Chase Ink Business Card Rental Car Coverage: How It Works
There are lots of great business credit cards, but I’d argue that the portfolio of Chase Ink Business credit cards are among the best out there. They have just about everything I look for in credit cards — great welcome offers, big category bonuses, and useful perks.
Frequent Miler
Kroger: Earn 4x Fuel Points On 3rd Party Gift Cards; Fixed-Value Visa & Mastercard Gift Cards
Kroger has returned with more digital coupons offering 4x fuel points on third party gift cards and fixed-value Visa and Mastercard gift cards. This is valid for online gift card purchases as well, with no coupon needed. This offer is valid on July 26th only. Note that the terms on...
Live and Let’s Fly
Chase Sapphire Reserve Cardmembers Can Enjoy Special Lounge, Meet Athletes At Olympic Games Paris 2024
Chase Sapphire Reserve cardmembers can enjoy athlete meet-and-greets, curated dining, and more during the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in a special lounge. Visa Lounge For Chase Sapphire Reserve At Paris 2024 Olympic Games Chase Sapphire Reserve cardmembers and one guest can visit the Visa Lounge for Chase Sapphire Reserve just...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Passenger Says Her Stage 4 Cancer Returned After Run-In With JetBlue Flight Attendant Over Emotional Support Animal
A JetBlue passenger who was in remission for stage 4 cancer and who had no detectable levels of cancer in her body says her cancer returned shortly after a run-in with a flight attendant over her small emotional support animal. Oksana Kiritchenko is suing JetBlue in a Los Angeles district...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
July 26 Bonus Offer Highlight: SriLankan FlySmiles – Earn 20% bonus miles on all flights worldwide
Today's Bonus Offer Highlight is a systemwide flight bonus offer from SriLankan FlySmiles who are offering 20% more miles on all flights. Check out all of the new bonuses added today here: The post July 26 Bonus Offer Highlight: SriLankan FlySmiles – Earn 20% bonus miles on all flights worldwide appeared...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Receive a 100% bonus for buying IHG One Rewards points
IHG One Rewards is out with another bonus for buying points. This time it is a longer duration promotion where members can earn up to a 100% bonus when buying 5,000 or more points until September 7. Buying 150,000 points (300,000 total with bonus) costs US$1,500 which means each point...
Economy Class & Beyond
ATR delivers the first of two aircraft to airHaifa
Startup airline airHaifa has taken delivery of its first of two ATR72-600 aircraft. The delivery comes on the heels of the airline placing a firm order in 2023. This first delivery paves the way for airHaifa to launch commercial operations from Haifa International Airport. The airline aims to provide regular and affordable connections to...
TravelUpdate
Save Money with Same-Day Flight Change on Delta
I have multiple clients whose preferred airline is Delta, all of whom are Diamond Medallion with the airline. One insight that always surprises them is how Delta Same Day Change works. It is a great way to save a lot of money, especially for those paying for First Class. Although...
One Mile at a Time
American Airlines’ New Automated Phone Prompt Is Terrible
While minor in the scheme of things, I find this to be incredibly annoying…
No Work All Travel
What are some Non-Traditional Benefits of Priority Pass?
I have been a Priority Pass member for a number of years, owing to a couple of credit cards. In that time, I have visited countless airport lounges — and a few restaurants — around the world, mostly through Priority Pass membership. Click here to skip down to the main...
Frequent Miler
What are Best Western points worth?
Have you ever thought about what Best Western points are worth? My guess is that the answer for most readers is no. You can’t transfer points from bank programs to Best Western and so there’s been no thought about whether doing so would be a good or bad idea. Sometimes,...
Live from a Lounge
IndiGo will damp lease 6 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft from Qatar Airways
IndiGo will lease six 737 MAX 8 aircraft from its partner, Qatar Airways, in a move to try to ride out the grounding of over 70 of its own A320neo jets. The post IndiGo will damp lease 6 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft from Qatar Airways appeared first on Live from...
Miles For Family
Glamping with Hyatt Points, Bilt Rent Day and More
Glamping with Hyatt Points: You can now earn and redeem World of Hyatt points at 13 Under Canvas glamping sites. Under Canvas is part of the Mr. and Mrs. Smith umbrella, and award prices are dynamic. See this link for available glamping properties, most of which are located near U.S....
One Mile at a Time
Qatar Airways May Invest In South Africa’s Airlink
I recently wrote about how Qatar Airways is planning on investing in two airlines in Africa, in order to boost its network there. We know that Qatar Airways intends to invest in RwandAir, as Qatar’s government also owns a majority stake in the country’s new international airport.
View from the Wing
New American Airlines Phone Prompt System Wastes Time, Costs Customers $31 Million
American Airlines rolled out a new automated phone system this morning. When you dial, there’s a new voice on the other end. And you have to listen to the entire recorded message – no skipping it by asking for an agent. Continue reading New American Airlines Phone Prompt System Wastes Time,...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Miles and Points On Sale — July 26 2024
Sometimes you need an infusion of miles or points to your membership account for whatever reason — perhaps to have enough to redeem for a limited time award as one example — and the best time to purchase or gift miles or points is when they are on sale, as...
Frequent Miler
Pepper Rewards massively lowers earning rates
We’ve written a bit in the past about Pepper Rewards, an instant gift card app that’s been offering 5% back on wide selection of gift cards, as well as 10% back on all gift cards for new users within the first 15 days. In addition, it’s been regularly running bonus...
Frequent Miler
Buy IHG Points for as low as 0.50 cents each (targeted)
IHG has again returned with a sale that’s giving up to a 100% bonus when buying their points. That means you can buy IHG Rewards points for as low as 0.5 cents per point (cpp). It’s again labeled as a “mystery” bonus and appears to be targeted. My account is...
Live and Let’s Fly
JetBlue Cuts Service To 7 Cities, Trims 24 Routes (Full List)
JetBlue is pulling completely out of seven cities and trimming 24 routes as it refocuses service in the Northeast. Is the future of JetBlue just a regional airline? JetBlue Ends Service To 7 Cities Determined to return to profitability, JetBlue is cutting service altogether to seven cities including some it...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Dutch Flag Carrier KLM is Testing Self-Driving Busses to Take Pilots and Flight Attendants to the Plane
The Dutch flag carrier KLM has started live trials of a self-driving bus which will take pilots and flight attendants to and from their planes at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport for the rest of July. The airline is set to test an autonomous self-driving bus created by Ohmio which will take...
One Mile at a Time
Bilt Rent Day Promotion August 2024: Blade & Virgin Voyages
Link:Apply now for the no annual fee Bilt Mastercard
View from the Wing
Bilt Rent Day: Virgin Cruise Deal, Blade Helicopter Party, And Discounted Fine Dining
Bilt's monthly Rent Day deals have been revealed, and this month they have an offer on Virgin cruises; a Blade helicopter party; fine dining access at a discount; along with the usual double points on their credit card, SoulCycle offers and a game show to win cash for rent. I really...