The Alviator
Trip Report Introduction: eEK BRo, wHBat A CXrazy 5JUOrney
I won't win an award for good trip report titles, though here's how I booked my seven flights on six airlines to and from Hong Kong. The post Trip Report Introduction: eEK BRo, wHBat A CXrazy 5JUOrney appeared first on The Alviator.
Live from a Lounge
What’s in my wallet: Q4 2024?
Here is a look into my portfolio of credit cards, and how I use them. The post What’s in my wallet: Q4 2024? appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
View from the Wing
The Best Current Credit Card Bonus Offers [October 2024]
Every month I post what I find are the biggest credit card offers out there. Some of last month's biggest credit card offers are gone or changed. Here's the current up to date list of biggest credit card offers right now - the most lucrative bonuses available. Continue reading...
Miles To Memories
One Night in Omaha – Cambria Hotel Downtown Highlights
I don't find myself in Nebraska often, but I could easily rationalize a quick Cambria Hotel Omaha Downtown stay. The post One Night in Omaha – Cambria Hotel Downtown Highlights appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Live and Let’s Fly
My Majestic Helicopter Tour Of Mt. Everest
I fulfilled a bucket list item of seeing Mt. Everest up close via helicopter while in Kathmandu, Nepal. What a majestic sight! Must Do: Mt. Everest Helicopter Tour One of my primary reasons for visiting Nepal was to take a helicopter ride up to Everest Base Camp. We chose Kailash...
Live and Let’s Fly
My Majestic Helicopter Tour Of Mt. Everest
I fulfilled a bucket list item of seeing Mt. Everest up close via helicopter while in Kathmandu, Nepal. What a majestic sight! Must Do: Mt. Everest Helicopter Tour One of my primary reasons for visiting Nepal was to take a helicopter ride up to Everest Base Camp. We chose Kailash...
Points Miles and Bling
Review: Emirates First Class A380 from Dubai (DXB) to Toronto (YYZ)
Emirates First Class A380 – My Trip During a recent trip to the UK, I had the opportunity to experience… The post Review: Emirates First Class A380 from Dubai (DXB) to Toronto (YYZ) appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
TravelUpdate
Review: An astonishing flight on the British Airways (SUN-AIR) Dornier 328JET
SUN-AIR of Scandinavia is a small regional airline which operates scheduled flights as a British Airways franchisee. At…
The Gate with Brian Cohen
My First Time As a Passenger With Air Albania — and The Verdict Is…
Part of my “open jaw” itinerary of flying as a passenger with Turkish Airlines back in October of 2022 was my first time as a passenger with Air Albania in the economy class cabin aboard an Airbus A320-200 airplane from Tirana to Istanbul, as both... The post My First Time As...
The Shutterwhale
Lounge Review: Malaysia Airlines Platinum Lounge (Satellite Terminal) – Kuala Lumpur International Airport
The Malaysia Airlines Platinum Lounge (Satellite Terminal) can be accessed by Business Suite passengers, as well as First Class and oneworld Emerald frequent flyers departing on eligible flights. The First Class lounge offers an a la carte dining experience for premium passengers and is quite possible the best airport lounge...
Frequent Miler
Podcast: 10 Best and 5 Worst uses of ThankYou Rewards | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep275 | 10-4-24
Last week we talked about how to earn Citi ThankYou Rewards, but now we’d like to discuss some of the best (and worst) ways you can use your Citi ThankYou Rewards. Catch last week’s episode about accumulating Citi ThankYou Rewards here. Watch the full episode below, or listen on your...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: A Rapid Helsinki Transit and the Finnair Non-Schengen Lounge – Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore
A Rapid Helsinki Transit and the Finnair Non-Schengen Lounge Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore It’s time to run like the wind and transit across Helsinki Airport. And maybe grab a quick Gin and Tonic in the lounge, if time allows… and then head onto my long-haul flight....
Points Miles and Bling
30% transfer bonus to convert RBC Avion to British Airways Avios
RBC has brought back the popular promotion for Avion Elite members to convert their Avion points to British Airways (BA)… The post 30% transfer bonus to convert RBC Avion to British Airways Avios appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
Traveling For Miles
These are the major 4Q 2024 hotel promotions from Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, and Marriott
Now that we're into October and into the fourth quarter of 2024, there's a good chance that we're not going to see any more major hotel promotions announced before the end of the year and with that in mind, here are all the big promotions from Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, and...
Points Miles and Bling
Amex Shop Small Canada – Spend $10 Get $5, up to $50 in Statement Credits
I am a few days late for the promotion. On Oct 1, 2024, American Express Canada returned its popular “Shop… The post Amex Shop Small Canada – Spend $10 Get $5, up to $50 in Statement Credits appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
Traveling For Miles
Last day to book the IHG Europe/Asia/Oceania Autumn sale (up to 25% off)
The IHG Autumn/Fall sale for bookings at the chain's properties in Europe and very select properties in Asia, the Maldives, Australia, and French Polynesia, has been running since the middle of September, but as it ends at the end of today, there are just a few hours left in which...
TravelUpdate
New Hotel Review: Maison Delano Paris
Background and Location The Maison Delano Paris is located in the heart of the luxurious shopping street of…
Miles For Family
Hyatt 5 Free Nights Offer, $500 Checking Bonus and More
News for your Friday: Chase World of Hyatt Credit Card 5 Free Nights Offer: Hyatt has jumped on the bandwagon by offering a credit card welcome bonus with 5 free nights after spending $4000 in the first 3 months. These free nights can be used at Category 1-4 hotels and...
A cartoon depicts a scene at an airport gate labeled "Gate 6A." A sign above reads "Travel Quiz." Several people are interacting with a machine that resembles a polygraph, operated by a person behind a counter. The machine is connected to a man with a Hawaiian shirt. Below, text humorously describes the machine's functions: A) Records your heartbeat while waiting for upgrade clearance. B) Records your voice volume when your program changes its rules again. C) Records your blood pressure when you're denied a free award seat. D) All of the above. A caption at the bottom reads: "The TSA and Secret Service use magnetometers, but have you ever seen a mileometer being used? Now you can say you have."
BoardingArea
Frequent Flyer Funnies: The Mileometer Mystery
Welcome back to another edition of #FrequentFlyerFunnies, where we uncover the humor in the highs and lows of air travel! This week, we’re exploring the whimsical world of imaginary gadgets with the “Mileometer”—a device that captures the emotional saga of every frequent traveler. Buckle up for some laughs! What the Comic...
Points Miles and Bling
Expedia Holiday Sale – 25% off or more for members
Expedia and Hotels.com have released a special Holiday Season Sale with significant savings for One Key members and Expedia App… The post Expedia Holiday Sale – 25% off or more for members appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
Traveling For Miles
Get a 25% bonus on select conversions to Qatar Airways Avios (+ earn an extra bonus for large conversions)
Qatar Airways has launched a new version of the bonus Avios promotion which we saw running in May, and this time around there are a few key differences that you should keep in mind. Usually, this offer is for a 30% bonus and is restricted to banking currencies only. This...
Traveling For Miles
Spend $300 and get $100 back at select Radisson Blu & Cambria Hotels [Targeted]
Two weeks after we saw Amex launch a targeted offer for spending made with select Ascend Collection and Radisson Hotels in the Americas, a second targeted Radisson/Choice Hotels offer has appeared which covers stays at Radisson Blue and Cambria Hotels in the Americas. The post Spend $300 and get $100 back...
2PAXfly
QANTAS: Ex-CEO Alan Joyce prepares for PR war over new book
Alan Joyce has retained not just one, but two public relations flacks to handle the expected reputational damage from Joe Aston’s forthcoming book, ‘The Chairman’s Lounge: The inside story of how Qantas sold us out’ (Simon & Schuster), according to a story in the AFR. To say I was awaiting...
The Shutterwhale
Hotel Review: W Osaka (Marvelous Suite) – Located on Famous Luxury Shopping Street, Midosuki Boulevard near Shinsaibashi and Dotonbori
Used one of my Nightly Upgrade Awards (NUAs) at the W Osaka to secure a beautiful Marvelous Suite. The hotel is located on Midosuki Boulevard and within walking distance to Shinsaibashi and Dotonbori.
Live from a Lounge
New IndusInd Bank Credit Cards promotion for Diwali 2024 festive spends
IndusInd Bank Credit Cards has launched a new promotion, targeted towards credit card customer to offer them bonus rewards for spend-based targets during the festive season. The post New IndusInd Bank Credit Cards promotion for Diwali 2024 festive spends appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
Frequent Miler
Podcast: US Bank Altitude Connect | Card Talk Ep8 | 10-3-24
This is one no-fee, cash back card that’s worth talking about because of a few unique features, which we’ll discuss in today’s Card Talk. Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast platform. You can click the timestamps below to navigate directly to a specific part of...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Hyatt Regency Kathmandu, Nepal
I enjoyed a very pleasant stay at the Hyatt Regency Kathmandu, a full-service property with nice amenities and excellent service. It is an aging facility and also not the cleanest, but I really liked it and greatly appreciated how well the hotel treats World of Hyatt Globalists as well as...
{Tech} for Travel
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds Designed for All-Day Comfort
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds offer top-notch noise cancellation, all-day comfort, and custom touch controls. They also experience high-quality sound with a secure fit and long battery life. The post Bose QuietComfort Earbuds Designed for All-Day Comfort appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Traveling For Miles
Get up to 10% back on your next Radisson Rewards award booking (capped at 9,000 points)
Radisson Rewards (the non-Americas version) is currently offering members a one-off chance to earn a rebate of up to 10% (capped at 9,000 points) on their next award stay. Clearly, this isn't a reason to get excited about a program that has been devalued so badly that even Delta SkyMiles...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Off to Stockholm Bromma, AY840 Stockholm Bromma to Helsinki Vantaa – Taking the long way to Singapore
Off to Stockholm Bromma, AY840 Stockholm Bromma to Helsinki Vantaa Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore Time for a rather compressed segment, as I head off to a new airport (to me) and an ATR flight. Thus, get compressed people.  In this adventure I needed a break 02:40...
Traveling For Miles
Earn double Hyatt points at Mr & Mrs Smith hotels
Coming a week after we saw Hyatt announce a double points promotion for select stays made in Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania, Hyatt is back with another double points promotion that covers all Mr & Mrs Smith properties that currently participate in the World of Hyatt. The post Earn double Hyatt...
Live from a Lounge
Deal: American Express Reward Multiplier offering bonus vouchers through November 3, 2024
American Express is offering an additional voucher on top of the usual Membership Rewards points earned for shopping via the portal. Here are the details of the promotion. The post Deal: American Express Reward Multiplier offering bonus vouchers through November 3, 2024 appeared first on Live From A Lounge.