Miles For Family
Hits and Misses from our Disney Wish 4-night Cruise
My family just returned from a 4-night cruise on the Disney Wish, Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship. Overall, we had a wonderful time. It’s really difficult to NOT enjoy yourself on a Disney cruise, regardless of your age or how much you like or dislike Disney stuff. The service is...
Live and Let’s Fly
Permanent Social Distancing In Bogota Airport
An escalator (of all things) at El Dorado International Airport in Bogota was a visible reminder of both overreaction and underestimation in a world turned upside down by COVID-19. Social Distancing Via Paint In Bogota Airport After stepping off my Avianca flight from London to Bogota, it was 2:58 am...
One Mile at a Time
American Reopens First Class Lounge London Heathrow
American Airlines has just reopened its most premium lounge at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is unique in the carrier’s lounge network.
Frequent Floaters
Miss Manners Guide to Cruising, the Dos and Don’ts!
We all have personal pet-peeves when it comes to most everything in life whether it’s squeezing the toothpaste from the end or in the middle or driving behind someone who evidently plans to turn left for the duration of their commute. What about on cruise ships? Are there things we...
Eye of the Flyer
Delta and Airbnb Gift Card Deals at Best Buy!
Folks looking to purchase upcoming travel with Delta Air Lines and Airbnb may be interested in a pair of gift cards deals at Best Buy’s website. Buy a $500 Delta Air Lines eGift card and receive a $75 Best Buy eGift card Buy a $200 Delta Air Lines eGift card...
TravelUpdate
All aboard the American Airlines love plane from New York to Miami!
It was remarkable to walk on board an American Airlines flight and see a whole bunch of decorations. These were all hearts and glitter, so it seemed I had stepped aboard the famous love plane! This time I was heading to Florida on an entirely free ticket, courtesy of AA....
Frequent Miler
Party of 5: Frequent Miler’s 2023 Team Challenge
Introducing Frequent Miler’s 2023 team challenge: Party of 5.  Each year, Frequent Miler team members compete to outdo each other in designing, booking, and completing a trip that uncovers and highlights incredible opportunities available through points and miles.  For example, in 2019 with the 40K to Far Away challenge, we...
Monkey Miles
30% off Kimpton Flash Sale – check to see if you could save money on your reservation
Kimpton Flash Sale The post 30% off Kimpton Flash Sale – check to see if you could save money on your reservation appeared first on Monkey Miles.
2PAXfly
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: Returns to Samoa. Fares on sale
Samoa will get up to two flights per week from Sydney and Brisbane to Apia. The first flight is this evening from Sydney (21 March 2023), with Brisbane flights starting on 23 March 2023. Both flights on the airline’s domestic and short-haul international workhorse, the Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Flights initially...
One Mile at a Time
Wyndham Rewards Selling Points With 40% Bonus
Wyndham Rewards has just launched its latest promotion on purchased points, which some members might find to be worthwhile. Let’s go over the details.
Off the Beaten Points
Review: Air France La Premiere 777-300ER (CDG-MEX)
In every person’s life, there are defining moments: their birth, their marriage, their children’s birth, and, for weirdos… The post Review: Air France La Premiere 777-300ER (CDG-MEX) appeared first on Off the Beaten Points.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Delta Air Flight Attendant Claims She Was Diagnosed With Cancer After Wearing ‘Toxic Uniform’ in New Lawsuit
An ex-Delta Air Lines flight attendant claims a new uniform that the carrier introduced in 2018 progressively made her sicker and sicker and may have been the cause of a cancer diagnosis that she continues to live with. Regal Summer Owens filed the latest ‘toxic uniform’ lawsuit against Delta in...
2PAXfly
QANTAS: promises catering will be bigger & better on international and domestic flights and lounges
If you have been thinking that Qantas has been skimping on the quality and portion size of its food onboard and in lounges, looks like you were correct. Well at least that is the corollary of the Qantas media release today that promises ‘the biggest investment in Qantas inflight and...
One Mile at a Time
Now Open: Chase Sapphire Terrace Austin Airport
This week, Chase has opened a pretty cool new concept at Austin Airport.
Michael W Travels
Newark Scammed By Fake Nation, Easy Hack For Saving Money On Hotels, Passport Office Strike, This Airport Terminal Was Named Best In World- Travel News!
Travel News: CNTraveller writes about the Passport Office Strike: Everything You Need To Know About The Five Week Walkout. AFAR: You’ll Never Guess Which Airport Terminal Was Just Named Best In The World. T+L says This Super Easy Hack For Saving Money On Hotels Is Going Viral On TikTok. Smarter...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Spring Sale 2023 With Kimpton: Save Up to 30 Percent Off Room Rates
During Spring Sale 2023 with Kimpton, you can save up to 30 percent off of the Best Flexible Rate seven days per week when you stay at your choice of 75 different participating Kimpton hotel and resort properties worldwide — although many are located in the United States — from...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Today only: 3x points on Nordic Choice Hotel bookings
Nordic Choice Hotels is once again offering their one day only Triple Points bonus. This bonus is good on all bookings completed between March 31 and May 1 that are booked by 23:59 CET on March 21. With the tripling of points Nordic Choice Club members will earn 30 points...
2PAXfly
QANTAS: A380 to soar again between Melbourne and LAX with First Class
Qantas, having mothballed all its A380s during the pandemic, is now bringing them back. according to ET, slowly but surely, and most have been refurbished. Qantas is currently flying 7 of the A380s with another one returning in the next few months to make 8. Qantas originally had 12 of...
Frequent Miler
25% off purchase fees on Simon Visa/MC Gift Cards online w/ promo code MAR23SPRING25
Get 25% off purchase fees when ordering Visa and Mastercard Simon gift cards online. Use promo code MAR23SPRING25 when ordering at simon.com/volume. The Deal Simon Mall’s volume ordering site is offering the following discount codes for orders from its bulk gift card site (which requires approval to be able to purchase –...
Points Miles and Bling
Throwback to when Hyatt compensated me with 50,000 points
I was cleaning out old emails and came across a string of communication from Hyatt, which reminded me why World… The post Throwback to when Hyatt compensated me with 50,000 points appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
30% off JAL Mileage Bank award tickets between Japan & select cities in Asia
JAL Mileage Bank is offering an automatic 30% discount on economy class award tickets between Japan and select cities in South and Southeast Asia. You’ll find the landing page for the offer is the same as the Hawaii discount we brought to you previously and now they have added these...
Your Mileage May Vary
United Changed Our Seats With No Chance Of Sitting Together
Equipment swaps happen all the time and if you travel enough you’ll encounter one. Sometimes it’s a bad one, like when you planned a flight specifically to sit in an…
Frequent Miler
Hyatt Centric Portland: Bottom Line Review
Last month, I went to Portland to catch a Bruce Springsteen show with a friend. Unfortunately, we planned a little late and the Hyatt Regency right by the arena was sold out, so we decided to stay at the Hyatt Centric. While downtown Portland is my least favorite part of...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Vietnam Airlines Flight Attendants Arrested in Drugs Bust After 11 Kilograms of Narcotics Are Allegedly Found Hidden in Tubes of Toothpaste
Four Vietnam Airlines flight attendants have been arrested on suspicion of trying to smuggle around 11.4 kilograms of drugs from France through Ho Chi Minh City Airport. The women, including the 37-year-old cabin manager, allegedly smuggled the drugs in toothpaste tubes. Police claim the narcotics have been identified as ecstasy...
Monkey Miles
About a week left before Hyatt changes award rates on 372 hotels ( changes happen March 28th )
Hyatt changes award rates on a ton of hotels The post About a week left before Hyatt changes award rates on 372 hotels ( changes happen March 28th ) appeared first on Monkey Miles.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Earn 1,000 bonus Bonvoy per night with Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy
Here’s the next bonus offer from Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy for booking private home stays via their platform. The 1,000 bonus points per night offer: Earn 1,000 bonus Bonvoy Points PER NIGHT for private home stays of 3 or more nights Worldwide booked via Homes & Villas by...
View from the Wing
American Airlines Re-Opened Its London Heathrow International First Class Lounge
American Airlines has just re-opened its international first class lounge at London Heathrow, after closing at the start of the pandemic. And I’m not sure why. London Heathrow terminal 3 already has some of the best lounge options in the world. Continue reading American Airlines Re-Opened Its London Heathrow International First...
Points With a Crew
Should you buy IHG points with a 100% bonus? (Time running out)
Buying points can be a great way to boost your balance, but only if makes sense financially! Does the new IHG promotion fit that criteria?
Your Mileage May Vary
23 Loopholes Travelers Found & Majorly Exploited
The world is fraught with ways to somehow beat the system. A candy machine that spits out two chocolate bars instead of one. A website that lists discount codes people…
Miles To Memories
Earn $600 Bonus with New US Bank Checking Account
US Bank is offering a new bonus of $600 for customers who open a checking account. You can open the account online. The post Earn $600 Bonus with New US Bank Checking Account appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Frequent Miler
5% off virtual Visa Gift Cards (+ portal rewards) up to $75 off at GiftCards.com (New Codes)
Update 3/20/23: As per usual, Giftcards.com is adding additional codes to get 5% off virtual Visa Gift Cards. The new codes are SPRING5, LUCKY and SHAMROCK. GiftCards.com is offering 5% off on virtual Visa gift cards with promo code POTOFGOLD. You can score a maximum discount of $75 with the code,...
Miles To Memories
Earn 1,000 Bonus Points Per Night with Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy!
Earning 1,000 points per night is not a huge boost for Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy bookings. So this deal only makes sense if you were planning to book anyway. The post Earn 1,000 Bonus Points Per Night with Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy! appeared first on Miles to...