Miles For Family
December 2025 Transfer Bonuses (3 new!)
Get more for your miles and points with these transfer bonuses! New: Chase up to 35% Transfer Bonus to Air Canada Aeroplan Through January 5, 2026, get up to 35% transfer bonus from Chase to Air Canada Aeroplan. 15% bonus on transfers of 1,000 to 74,000 points 20% bonus on...
Economondo
Flight Review: Jet2 – Manchester to Geneva on the Boeing 757-200
Flying on a rare Boeing 757 from Manchester to Geneva with Jet2
Frequent Miler
Is it worth hoarding points? | Coffee Break Ep80 | 12-2-25 | Podcast
The conventional wisdom in the miles and points community is that you should “earn and burn” your points. In other words, once you have them, don’t be afraid to use them up because there’s no guarantee the program won’t devalue later, leaving you wishing you’d spent your points when the...
2PAXfly
QANTAS: ‘Champagne for Lulu.’ You can now get Bollinger in First Class
Qantas is rolling out a fresh wave of upgrades to its A380, and currently only First Class cabins. From December, First passengers will have a new dining program, brand-new Aesop amenity kits, redesigned pyjamas, upgraded Champagne with Bollinger, and dine-on-demand, dressed up as ‘wellness. The retrofit is part of Qantas’...
From The Tray Table
First look: Chase’s stunning new boutique Sapphire Lounge in Las Vegas
Las Vegas is now home to the ultimate lounge trifecta. That’s thanks to the all-new (and long-awaited) Chase… The post First look: Chase’s stunning new boutique Sapphire Lounge in Las Vegas appeared first on From the Tray Table.
Miles To Memories
More Classic Vegas, Big Hotel Rebrand, Strip Bingo, Gambling Tax Push & Insane Room Service Bill!
Huge headaches with new gambling laws, big MGM hotel rebrand, more classic Vegas coming and bingo on the Strip? The post More Classic Vegas, Big Hotel Rebrand, Strip Bingo, Gambling Tax Push & Insane Room Service Bill! appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Points Miles and Bling
Four Day Toronto to Vancouver Road Trip via the United States
I’ve always loved a good road trip – something about the open highway, Starbucks in a cupholder, hours of playlists… The post Four Day Toronto to Vancouver Road Trip via the United States appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
Traveling For Miles
TODAY ONLY: BOGO to Tokyo & Seoul with Alaska Airlines
For one day only (today) Alaska Airlines is running one of the more interesting sales that we've seen this spending season as it offers flyers an (almost) free Economy Class fare to/from Tokyo or Seoul when they purchase a regular fare. The post TODAY ONLY: BOGO to Tokyo & Seoul with...
TravelUpdate
Review: The lovely Aegean Airlines lounge in Thessaloniki
Aegean Airlines operates their own lounge at Thessaloniki Airport. As they are the country’s main operator, this should…
Traveling For Miles
Save $250 on Air France bookings made through Amex Travel
Amex is getting December started with a new offer which allows targeted cardholders to save $250 on bookings made through Amex Travel for flights taken with select Lufthansa Group airlines. The post Save $250 on Air France bookings made through Amex Travel appeared first on Traveling For Miles.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Northern Lights in Finland. Aurora Borealis.
The main part of the itinerary to Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Iceland was to view the northern lights in Finland, as I have never personally witnessed this phenomenon — but Aurora Borealis might not have appeared due to weather and other factors. The first two nights of this trip were spent...
The Travel Sisters
Great Stocking Stuffers for Travelers
The best stocking stuffer ideas for travelers this year. The post Great Stocking Stuffers for Travelers appeared first on The Travel Sisters.
Traveling For Miles
United Airlines Cyber Week award deals (for Chase co-branded card holders only)
In honor of Cyber Monday, United Airlines has now unveiled a new series of award deals which, disappointingly, are restricted to holders of its co-branded credit cards issued by Chase. Nevertheless, if you hold a qualifying credit card and you don't mind booking Economy Class awards, these deals may work...
Traveling For Miles
Alaska Airlines Cyber Monday deals are live (Hawaii from $99 one-way)
Alaska Airlines has launched its Cyber Monday deals in which it says "hundreds of destinations [are] on sale" and some of the example fares that the airline has provided look very attractive, now all we have to is hope that they're widely available. The post Alaska Airlines Cyber Monday deals are...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Hyatt Regency O’Hare, Rosemont – New Airplanes, Old Friends
Hyatt Regency O’Hare, Rosemont New Aircraft, Old Friends Welcome back to to an Econoy Class and Beyond classic – The Hyatt Regency, Rosemont.  In this Trip Report: Well, this year has been a pile of toilet so far Take the National Express, when your life is a mess, it will...
Points Miles and Bling
Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas Review – Luxury Stay and maximizing Hilton Diamond Benefits
Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas – Location and Booking My inaugural trip to Las Vegas needed a hotel that was central,… The post Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas Review – Luxury Stay and maximizing Hilton Diamond Benefits appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
Traveling For Miles
Boosted: IHG now offering 5x points for stays through the end of the year
Just as we saw last year, IHG One Rewards is using Cyber Monday 2025 to improve its end of year global promotion and it's boosting the number of bonus points it's offering on stays completed before the end of the year from 3x to 5x. The post Boosted: IHG now offering...
TravelUpdate
Review: Aer Lingus A320 Economy Exit Row Dublin to Amsterdam
Background & Booking I needed a flight from Dublin to Amsterdam, and Aer Lingus had the best price…
TravelUpdate
Hotel Review: Ergon House in Athens, a foodie paradise!
Spend €280 for a night in the Sofitel Athens Airport, or spend €164 for Ergon House in central…
Miles For Family
Not Just For Old People: Get AARP Membership for As Low As $5.40/year
Two years ago, I joined AARP during a Black Friday sale. With the $45 5-year membership sale combined with a $30 cash back offer from Capital One Shopping, I paid only $15 for a 5-year membership (or $3/year). This year, AARP has another Black Friday sale through 12/9/25. If you...
Frequent Miler
Park Hyatt Zanzibar: Bottom Line Review
Earlier this year, my wife and I took an extended trip across East Africa. We started in Rwanda, then moved to Kenya for five days ogling animals at the JW Marriott Masai Mara, and finally spent a few laid-back nights on Zanzibar, an island that I’ve wanted to visit since...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Airplane Art Extra from the Hyatt Regency O’Hare – New Aircraft, Old Friends
Airplane Art Extra from the Hyatt Regency O’Hare New Aircraft, Old Friends Time for a second set of airplane photos from me, as Economy Class and Beyond does Airplane Art from one of its favourite spotting locations at O’Hare – the Hyatt Regency. In this Trip Report: Well, this year...
The Bulkhead Seat
Lounge Review: British Airways Galleries First Lounge (LHR – T5 South)
We flew United Airlines from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) after visiting family in… The post Lounge Review: British Airways Galleries First Lounge (LHR – T5 South) appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Economondo
Malta Meets Latvia: Riga to Copenhagen on a Rare Air Horizont Boeing 737-400
Flying across the Baltic on an Air Horizont Boeing 737-400 operating for Air Baltic
TravelUpdate
Does anyone remember the stunning Boeing 747-400?
The Boeing 747-400 is a long-range airliner which first flew on 29 April 1988. Northwest Airlines was the…
You Are Travel
Rant: Why Are Points Only Transferrable in Increments of 1000?
tl;dr – Can’t computers do math? Something that has long bothered me is the fact that transferring points… The post Rant: Why Are Points Only Transferrable in Increments of 1000? appeared first on You Are Travel.
Economondo
Flying the Rare Fokker 100: Hamburg to Riga with Carpatair
Flying on the rare Fokker 100 from Hamburg to Riga on a Carpatair operated Air Baltic service
Points Miles and Bling
Review: Air Canada Economy from Tokyo to Montreal
Booking: Air Canada Economy Tokyo – Montreal This summer, I spent two weeks exploring Japan, kicking things off with a… The post Review: Air Canada Economy from Tokyo to Montreal appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
TravelUpdate
Review: Aegean Airlines economy class London Gatwick to Athens
Since the demise of the British Airways Executive Club, I have switched across to other airlines. Eventually I…
The Alviator
Free And Easy Wins To Maximise Your Future Redemption Opportunities
Nothing frustrates a traveller more than "your account must be 90 days old in order to transfer miles" – here are some preventative measures. The post Free And Easy Wins To Maximise Your Future Redemption Opportunities appeared first on The Alviator.
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BoardingArea
Review: United Club – Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
Lounge epitomizes United’s mid-2010s design motif, has excellent breakfast buffet, a dining area that is apart from the main lounge, and a friendly staff. The summary The lounge is to the left of the escalators that passengers descend from when accessing the C concourse gates in Terminal 1. The gates...
2PAXfly
AIRBUS: A320 software glitch triggers chaos at Australian airports and internationally
If you turned up at an airport this morning expecting a routine Jetstar hop to Melbourne, Hobart or Adelaide, chances are you walked straight into a scene that looked more like the chaos of Boxing Day sales. Airports were filled with long queues, cancelled flights, confused announcements, and a whole...