Your Mileage May Vary
Hotel Review: Queens Hotel Portsmouth — The Historic Pre-Cruise Surprise We Didn’t Expect
There’s something about staying in a hotel with history. Chain hotels are predictable — clean, consistent, efficient — but sometimes we want a property with a story. A lobby that…
Economondo
My Underwhelming Experience with Italy’s National Carrier: Rome to Heathrow with ITA Airways
Flying with ITA Airways on a Sunday afternoon service from Rome to London Heathrow
{Tech} for Travel
Seasonal Away Metallic Collection Limited Edition goes Festive
This winter, the Away Metallic Collection limited edition updates core luggage styles with new metallic colours for the festive travel season. The post Seasonal Away Metallic Collection Limited Edition goes Festive appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Points Miles and Bling
Elevated Bonus and Unlimited 2% cash back with Tangerine credit cards
Tangerine offers two of the most underrated cashback credit cards in Canada, the no-annual-fee Tangerine® Money-Back World Mastercard®* and the… The post Elevated Bonus and Unlimited 2% cash back with Tangerine credit cards appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
Economy Class & Beyond
SNAPSHOT: American Airlines 87 – London Heathrow to Chicago O’Hare in Main Cabin Extra
It’s time for something I haven’t done for some time… write a Snapshot, looking at the passenger experience aboard American Airlines 87 in Main Cabin Extra. I’m sure you know how I do this travel writing thing by now. But for those reading this for the first time, I have two...
Live and Let’s Fly
Booked! A Colossal Review Trip On Starlux, Thai, Malaysia, Garuda Indonesia, Singapore Airlines, And Aer Lingus
I’ll shortly start live-blogging a colossal journey with premium cabin flights on a handful of East Asian carriers in what I hope will be another epic review trip. Colossal Review Trip To East Asia In Business Class, First Class Review trips give this blog character and help give me hands-on,...
Points Miles and Bling
Earn 20x Points on Purchases via Aeroplan eStore – Canadian Down & Feather Company
It’s back with the 2025 iteration, and now Aeroplan members have a new opportunity to earn up to 22x on… The post Earn 20x Points on Purchases via Aeroplan eStore – Canadian Down & Feather Company appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
TravelUpdate
Puerto Rico Hotel Review: Fairmont El San Juan
Background & History Over the 4th of July, I headed down to Puerto Rico for a little beach…
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: United Airlines 787-10 Business Class Los Angeles – London
My journey from Los Angeles to London on United Airlines was pleasant and restful onboard the 787-10 in Polaris business class. United’s consistent seat and excellent bedding make overnight flights to Europe a reliable choice, even if other parts of the soft product fall short. United Airlines 787-10 Business Class...
Travel Points Playbook
One Card, One Trip: Mexico All-Inclusive
In this series I explore real-world examples of just how much you can travel with the points of… The post One Card, One Trip: Mexico All-Inclusive appeared first on Travel Points Playbook.
Miles For Family
November 2025 Transfer Bonuses (3 new!)
It’s November already. Yikes! New: Capital One 20% Transfer Bonus to British Airways Through November 21, 2025, get 20% transfer bonus from Capital One to British Airways. Remember that you can transfer British Airways Avios to other Avios airlines (Aer Lingus, Iberia, Finnair, Qatar, Loganair). New: Wyndham Rewards 30% Transfer...
Live from a Lounge
Offer Extended: Apply for select HDFC Bank Credit Cards Lifetime Free
HDFC Bank is offering a slew of their credit cards on a lifetime free basis. Check the cards that interest you and apply now. The post Offer Extended: Apply for select HDFC Bank Credit Cards Lifetime Free appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
2PAXfly
AIR NEW ZEALAND: New CEO plans to reclaim trans-Tasman market
Air New Zealand has a new CEO as of October 2025. Nikhil Ravishankar, the carrier’s former Chief Digital Officer has taken over the cockpit from former CEO, Greg Foran. In an Australian Financial Review article recently, we got an idea of his plans for the airline. Air New Zealand has...
Your Mileage May Vary
Juice Jacking? USB Condoms? The Airport Phone Charging Warning You Should Know
Phones have become our boarding passes, wallets, cameras, maps, and social lifelines. Which means when your battery hits the red zone, rational thinking evaporates. That’s when the glowing beacon of…
Miles To Memories
Adventures in Philadelphia Airport Lounge Hopping
Which Philadelphia airport lounge was my favorite? I answer for now, but I'm confident that will change later. The post Adventures in Philadelphia Airport Lounge Hopping appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Economondo
A Spectacular Helicopter Ride: Svínoy to Vágar on an AW139
Flying from the small island of Svínoy to Vágar Airport on an Atlantic Airways AW139
No Work All Travel
Hotel Review: The Prince Park Tower Tokyo
Disclaimer: In exchange for a review, I was invited to stay at The Prince Park Tower Tokyo. My first visit to Japan — way back in 2000 — unsurprisingly included a stop in Tokyo. For whatever reason, my first visit to Tokyo Tower’s observation deck created a years-long obsession. Staying...
Wild About Travel
Johannesburg: A First Encounter in the City of Gold Background This was my first time in Johannesburg, a city whose name alone carries so much history and reputation. Known as the economic powerhouse of Africa, “Joburg” (as locals call it) has weathered its own storms-apartheid, inequality, and urban sprawl-but remains...
Economondo
Are They Really That Good? My First Ride with Singapore Airlines: Copenhagen to Rome on an A350
Flying on one of Singapore Airlines' fifth freedom routes from Copenhagen to Rome on an Airbus A350
Live and Let’s Fly
Introduction: A Journey To Ethiopia On United Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines
Welcome to my next trip report, which will recount my springtime trip to Ethiopia, with flights on United Airlines and Ethiopian Airlines and a unique experience in two Ethiopian cities. Ethiopia Trip Report For this trip, I booked the following ticket on United Airlines for a cost of $2,634.50: Los...
Your Mileage May Vary
Should You Buy Cell Phone Insurance Or Get It From Your Credit Card?
When you upgrade to a new phone — which now costs as much as a laptop — protecting it becomes part of the purchase decision. Apple, Google, Samsung, and every…
Frequent Miler
The Trafalgar St. James London (Hilton Curio Collection): Bottom Line Review
Hilton Honors maintains a massive footprint in London, with 65-70 properties bookable with points. Many of these are exactly what you’d expect from a Hilton or Doubletree: large hotels with comfortable, if unremarkable, rooms; familiar, but without much in the way of personality or character. One exception is The Trafalgar...
Frequent Miler
Triple dipping credit card coupons | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep330 | 10-31-25
In this episode of Frequent Miler on the Air, we’ll reveal a trick for booking 2 people at single-person award rates, Wyndham & Vacasa are breaking up and breaking our hearts, and we’ll talk about how to triple dip towards thousands of dollars in credits. Triple-dipping credit card coupons Watch...
Miles To Memories
Disney In Vegas, MGM’s Overcharging Apology, Durango Phase 2 Confirmed, & Dishonest Casino Marketing
Disney joins F1 in Vegas, a huge lawsuit about alternative gambling, Durango phase 2 confirmed, Caesars extends deals, Odyssey Noir and Rio's big problem. The post Disney In Vegas, MGM’s Overcharging Apology, Durango Phase 2 Confirmed, & Dishonest Casino Marketing appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Your Mileage May Vary
Which Airports Are Falling Apart Today (and How to Check)
The government shutdown is, of course, on the minds of most travelers. When someone’s plane will take off (or not), when it will land, etc., if an airport has a…
The Points of Life
AA Hopper Toronto to Philadelphia: You Can’t Sit There
The flight from Toronto to Philadelphia is only 1:35. After encountering my defective seat, I moved to the unoccupied exit row. Immediately, the flight attendant asked if I was having trouble finding my seat. I explained that the velcro on my seat had come off, and I thought it would...
Miles For Family
Increased Flight Award Taxes, Decreased Hotel Award Prices and More
TGIF!! Increased Air France / KLM Flying Blue taxes and fees ($489 one-way departing Paris): Ouch! Looks like the taxes and fees have increased on Air France/KLM award flights for some routes. See this post on Frequent Miler. Hilton Drops Award Prices at Some Top Properties: Finally, some good news! Looks...
TravelUpdate
On the Etihad flight from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi that got cancelled!
I had a morning flight from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi on the Etihad 787 Dreamliner booked through AA.com…
Economondo
Sampling Greece’s National Carrier: Athens to Rhodes on an Aegean A320
Flying on an Aegean Airlines Airbus A320 on a short Greek domestic flight
Points Miles and Bling
Live Webinar: Porter Airlines and PMB
I am excited to announce that Points Miles and Bling (PMB) will be hosting a live webinar with the senior… The post Live Webinar: Porter Airlines and PMB appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
The Alviator
Whoa: Fly From the U.S. To London On LEVEL In A Flat Bed From £335
Flying transatlantically in a flat bed for £335? This is now possible, thanks to some operational arrangements with Spanish airline LEVEL. The post Whoa: Fly From the U.S. To London On LEVEL In A Flat Bed From £335 appeared first on The Alviator.
TravelUpdate
Why Hyatt Place Continues To Be My Top Family Travel Choice
After years of travel with and without kids, I keep coming back to one brand as the best hotel for family travel: Hyatt Place. Here's why.