Points Miles and Bling
Should you convert Marriott Bonvoy points to Aeroplan with 15% bonus
Until October 31, 2024, Marriott Bonvoy® members can transfer their points to Aeroplan and receive a 15% bonus on the… The post Should you convert Marriott Bonvoy points to Aeroplan with 15% bonus appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 503: Where’s the Widget?
Dartboard or strategic planning? Either way, lots of new routes to discuss in this week's news.
Traveling For Miles
Get 15% off award night stays at new IHG hotels and resorts
Hyatt offers a handful of bonus points to customers staying at one of its recently opened properties, but IHG goes a little further by making stays at select new properties a little cheaper for customers booking with points. Specifically, it makes bookings 15% cheaper for a limited time and for...
Live from a Lounge
Convert your points to Etihad Guest for up to 40% Bonus miles
Etihad Guest is offering a transfer bonus of up to 40% on transferring points into their programme from some credit cards and hotel loyalty programmes. Here are the details. The post Convert your points to Etihad Guest for up to 40% Bonus miles appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
TravelUpdate
Hotel review: Marriott World Center Orlando
Hotel review: Marriott World Center Orlando. On entering the Marriott World Center you are greeted with a large…
Traveling For Miles
Get $200 back on Amex Travel Virgin Atlantic bookings [Targeted]
The offer discussed in this article is slightly different to the usual Virgin Atlantic offer Amex publishes (the other offer launched today) in that the spending target and the statement credit are both lower and the offer is only valid on spending made through Amex Travel. The post Get $200 back...
Traveling For Miles
Save $300 on Virgin Atlantic bookings with this targeted Amex offer
The offer discussed in this article is the standard Virgin Atlantic offer that we're used to see Amex publish (the other offer launched today and which we will discuss separately is different in a few ways) and it's a near exact copy of the offer that expired back in June. The...
Live from a Lounge
Convert Your Hotel Points (esp. Marriott Bonvoy Points) to United MileagePlus Miles with an up to 30% Bonus
United Mileage Plus is offering an opportunity to earn a 30% bonus on converting from Marriott Bonvoy points through October 31, 2024. This is a good promotion for those who have a lot of Marriott Bonvoy points in their account. The post Convert Your Hotel Points (esp. Marriott Bonvoy Points)...
Miles For Family
Alternatives to Switzerland’s Bernese Oberland Swiss Alps
My family visited Switzerland in 2022, and we fell in love with the country. We stayed in Wengen, a car-less village in the Bernese Oberland region with spectacular views and the sound of cowbells in the fields. I loved the views, the cheese fondue, the quaint villages. You can see...
Traveling For Miles
Earn 20,000 bonus Amex points on Air France/KLM bookings [Targeted]
Amex has launched a new offer for spending with two SkyTeam airlines - Air France and KLM. The offer appears to be targeted to consumer and business Platinum Cards and allows targeted cardholders to earn 20,000 bonus Amex points on just $1,000 of spending with either airline. The post Earn 20,000...
Wild About Travel
Helsinki: The Northern Jewel of the Baltic
Founded in 1550 by King Gustav I of Sweden, Helsinki has grown into a stunningly beautiful and highly enjoyable city, celebrated for its great quality of life. Situated on the southern coast of Finland, Helsinki spans 715 square kilometers (276 square miles) and overlooks the Baltic Sea. The city’s coastal...
Nerd Ka Travel
Qatar Airways Flies North: Toronto Gets a Taste of Luxury (and Warmer Winters)
Qatar Airways has announced its plans to expand its services to Canada with the launch of a new route to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), starting on December 11, 2024. The service will consist of three weekly non-stop flights from
Miles To Memories
Circus Circus Demo Rumors, A’s Rio Stadium, Caesars Villa, Trespassed Gamblers & Bellagio’s New VIP!
Circus Circus demolition rumors, MGM Sphere in Dubai, Bellagio's new VIP check-in, inside Caesars Palace Artemis Villa and did MGM ruin Cosmo? The post Circus Circus Demo Rumors, A’s Rio Stadium, Caesars Villa, Trespassed Gamblers & Bellagio’s New VIP! appeared first on Miles to Memories.
{Tech} for Travel
Boost Your Carry-On with the New Away Commuter Backpack
The Away Commuter Backpack offers a smart, water-resistant design, padded laptop sleeve, and trolley sleeve for effortless travel. It is ideal for daily commutes and further afield. The post Boost Your Carry-On with the New Away Commuter Backpack appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Points Miles and Bling
New Route: Qatar Airways launches non-stop flights to Toronto YYZ
Good news for North America and even better news for the Canadian points community! Qatar Airways has announced the launch… The post New Route: Qatar Airways launches non-stop flights to Toronto YYZ appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
Travel Codex
Review: United Premium Plus, Rome to Chicago
This was my first time flying United Airlines’ premium economy product aka “United Premium Plus” on a long-haul flight and I can honestly say that I was very impressed. The seat, service, and amenities provided were all top-notch and I think the overall product provides a great balance between business-class...
The Points of Life
Looking to Avoid Prison? Read the Blog, Mr. Mayor
By now you have read about the indictment of the Mayor of New York, Mayor Adams. The failing NYT has a great article, Lie-Flat Seats and Chilled Champagne: Testing Eric Adams’s Upgrade Life, detailing the mayor’s keenness on flying Turkish Airlines. Unfortunately, it’s not all miles and smiles, for the...
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: W Hollywood
I stayed at the W Hollywood back in June. The hotel was undergoing renovations… The post Hotel Review: W Hollywood appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Miles For Family
October 2024 Transfer Bonuses
It’s a new month with several new transfer bonuses! New: Chase 30% Transfer Bonus to Avios Last month, American Express offered a 30% transfer bonus to Avios. Now, it’s Chase’s turn. Get 30% more when you transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards to British Airways Avios, Aer Lingus Avios and Iberia Plus...
2PAXfly
QANTAS: Shuffles Tokyo flights between Narita and Haneda Airports
Tokyo has two commercial airports: Haneda, which is closer to the city, and Narita, which is further away. Narita is seen as the most appealing airport because of its proximity to Tokyo. However, it also has a paucity of vacant slots, so they are much harder to obtain. Qantas flies...
Miles For Family
Earn AA Miles when Donating to American Red Cross
Many of us have seen photos and videos of the devastation from Hurricane Helene and feel compelled to help. I received an email today from American Airlines with an incentive to donate to the American Red Cross: Earn 10 AAdvantage bonus miles for every $1 donated to the Red Cross,...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
My First Time As a Passenger With Turkish Airlines — and The Verdict Is…
In light of the current mayor of the city of New York who apparently has a penchant of flying as a passenger with Turkish Airways — which led to legal problems for him, among other things — I realized that I never did impart my first time as a passenger...
{Tech} for Travel
Samsung Galaxy Ring Specifications & Overview
The Samsung Galaxy Ring was launched during the Unpacked Summer 2024 Event. Samsung AI powers the Ring, which promises unobtrusive health tracking. The post Samsung Galaxy Ring Specifications & Overview appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Into Stockholm and The ABBA Museum – Taking the long way to Singapore
Into Stockholm and The ABBA Museum Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore Let’s do something a little different for this trip – and indulge in some classic 70s and 80s music as we look at ABBA. Oh and how to get to Stockholm on the cheap too.  In...
Frequent Miler
Podcast: How to book the world’s greatest hotels with points | Coffee Break Ep28 | 10-1-24
We all get especially excited when we use our points for knock-your-socks-off hotel properties. The Travel and Leisure’s Top 100 list can be a useful way to get ideas about which properties have this wow-factor. Every year, Greg likes to go through this list and find which hotels can be reasonably booked with points....
Traveling For Miles
Book North America – Europe Economy Class for 15,000 miles + surcharges (one-way)
Flying Blue has released its Promo Awards for October 2024 which cover travel through 31 March 2025 and as usual, you can now book select Air France and KLM awards with a 25% discount. The post Book North America – Europe Economy Class for 15,000 miles + surcharges (one-way) appeared first...
Pizza in Motion
Widely Targeted: 10K-20K Chase Ultimate Rewards Bonus For Travel Portal Booking
There’s a targeted offer that many folks are reporting they’ve received on their Chase credit cards. There appear to be two different versions of the offer on personal credit cards where you can earn up to 20,000 bonus Ultimate Rewards points. Chase Travel Portal... The post Widely Targeted: 10K-20K Chase Ultimate...
Points Miles and Bling
Limited Time: Air Canada Home Away from Home Flight Pass
Air Canada has reintroduced its “Home Away from Home Flight Pass,” offering a flexible solution for travellers who wish to… The post Limited Time: Air Canada Home Away from Home Flight Pass appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
TravelUpdate
Review: Air France A220 Business Class Stockholm to Paris
Background and Booking I found a pretty solid deal flying from Stockholm to Los Angeles, with a connection…
Eye of the Flyer
Oceania Cruises Sirena Dining Review
In this Oceania Cruises' Sirena dining review, we'll cover what's a little bit different between Sirena and every other ship in the fleet including other R-Class siblings - Insignia, Regatta, and Nautica. The post Oceania Cruises Sirena Dining Review appeared first on Eye of the Flyer.
Live from a Lounge
Get an Upgrade to Hilton’s Gold Tier Status (One Day Only)
Here is an opportunity to sign up for Hilton Honors' Gold Status if you act quickly. The promotion lasts for just one day. The post Get an Upgrade to Hilton’s Gold Tier Status (One Day Only) appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
TravelUpdate
What is the newly renovated Aer Lingus London Heathrow lounge like?
Aer Lingus spent most of the summer renovating their London Heathrow lounge. During the period, people were sent…