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Review: 15 hours in Air Canada Premium Economy from Dubai to Toronto
Booking: Air Canada Premium Economy Boeing 787-9 My flight from Dubai to Toronto aboard Air Canada Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner was… The post Review: 15 hours in Air Canada Premium Economy from Dubai to Toronto appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Review: American Airlines Admirals Club Lounge ORD
Introduction During my journey to Palm Springs (PSP) for Coachella 2024, I had a three-hour layover in Chicago O’Hare (ORD).… The post Review: American Airlines Admirals Club Lounge ORD appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Brightline and Porter Airlines Partner to Enhance Travel Between Canada and Florida
Brightline, an intercity rail service connecting key destinations across Central and South Florida, has partnered with Porter Airlines to provide… The post Brightline and Porter Airlines Partner to Enhance Travel Between Canada and Florida appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Review: Marriott Marquis Dubai is a splash of luxury along Dubai Creek
Introduction and Booking The Marriott Marquis Dubai, located in the vibrant Jewel of the Creek, is a luxury 5-star property… The post Review: Marriott Marquis Dubai is a splash of luxury along Dubai Creek appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Paddle Your Own Kanoo
72 Year Old Man Sentenced to Home Incarceration After Sexually Assaulting Teenage Girl On Delta Air Flight to Seattle
A 72-year-old man who is currently receiving treatment for blood cancer and reduced lung function has been sentenced to two years of home incarceration after he was found guilty of attempting to sexually assault a 15-year-old girl during a Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta (ATL) to Seattle (SEA). Munir Walji...
Economy Class & Beyond
Eurowings to take delivery of Boeing 737-8 aircraft
Lufthansa Group’s low-cost subsidiary – Eurowings – has confirmed that it will add the Boeing 737-8 MAX to its short to medium-haul fleet.  The Group have allocated 40 Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft to Eurowings, as part of a fleet modernisation programme.  These will replace the existing Airbus A319 aircraft in...
The Points of Life
Night Golf Bangkok: First Time for Everything
Years back, I stayed at Le Meridien Suvarnabhumi Bangkok. Imagine my excitement when I checked in and found a golf course on the premises. And that golf course was opened at night. Fast forward to this trip when I made a reservation to play. The post Night Golf Bangkok: First Time...
Live and Let’s Fly
Route 66 Road Trip Day Six: The Amazing Crystal Bridges Museum In Bentonville, Arkansas
The Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is an American treasure and made is fall in love with Bentonville, Arkansas. Route 66 Road Trip Day Six: An Afternoon Of Indoor And Outdoor Art As had become routine, we spent the morning working, which turned out to be a mistake on...
Rapid Travel Chai
Points Travel 2025 Political Outlook
The 2025 political outlook for points channels points to drastic impacts to travel and travelers. The post Points Travel 2025 Political Outlook appeared first on Rapid Travel Chai.
Live from a Lounge
Go First to be liquidated
It is game over for Go First. A voluntary insolvency now stands at the doors of liquidation of the airline, as ordered by the NCLT. The post Go First to be liquidated appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
One Mile at a Time
Alaska Airlines & Porter Airlines Partnership: Full Mileage Earning Live
In late 2023, Alaska Airlines and Porter Airlines announced plans to collaborate. While the partnership was slow to get started, we recently saw full reciprocity introduced when it comes to earning miles. In this post, I want to take a look at what you can expect, and talk about the...
One Mile at a Time
Alaska Airlines & Porter Airlines Partnership: Full Mileage Earning Live
In late 2023, Alaska Airlines and Porter Airlines announced plans to collaborate. While the partnership was slow to get started, we recently saw full reciprocity introduced when it comes to earning miles. In this post, I want to take a look at what you can expect, and talk about the...
View from the Wing
Delta Passengers Fly Through 6-Hour Stench From Sick Dog: ‘4,000 SkyMiles Can’t Fix What We Endured’
A reader on Delta Air lines flight 800 from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles on Sunday had a front row seat to a large dalmatian experiencing bowel issues throughout the six hour journey. Passengers in the area around the dalmatian were told they would receive 4,000 SkyMiles for the inconvenience. Continue...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
New Hilton Benefit 2025 on American Express Business Platinum Card
A new Hilton benefit in 2025 on the American Express Business Platinum Card is now available for cardholders, as it is designed to help business owners earn more value from their stays with participating hotel and resort properties within the Hilton portfolio worldwide... ...but you must... The post New Hilton Benefit 2025...
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Amex MRCC [Membership Rewards Credit Card-Review]
American Express have cards for everyone. You will most likely find one Amex Credit Card in your wallet, depending on your spending or lifestyle. One of which can be an American Express Membership rewards credit card or Amex MRCC. All Amex credit cards are simple regarding rewards, and there is not a...
The Bulkhead Seat
Hong Kong Airlines Resumed Nonstop Service to Vancouver This Past Weekend
Last month, I wrote about Hong Kong Airlines restarting flights between Hong Kong International… The post Hong Kong Airlines Resumed Nonstop Service to Vancouver This Past Weekend appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
Office Depot/OfficeMax: Buy $300+ Visa Gift Cards, Save $15
Office Depot and OfficeMax stores have returned with its profitable gift card deal on Visa gift cards through 1/25/25. The Deal Buy $300+ Visa gift cards at Office Depot/OfficeMax & get $15 off instantly. Key Terms Valid January 19 – January 25, 2025 Limit 10 per household/business (different stores may...
One Mile at a Time
Eurowings Modernizing Fleet With Boeing 737 MAXs
In late 2023, Lufthansa Group announced a narrow body fleet modernization, whereby the airline group ordered Airbus A220s and Boeing 737 MAXs. When placing aircraft orders, Lufthansa Group often doesn’t initially reveal which specific airline an aircraft is intended for. So along those lines, there’s now an interesting update.
Live from a Lounge
Flights to and from Bengaluru will be disrupted between February 5-12, 2025
Passengers travelling in and out of Bangalore Airport in February 2025 might see their plans disrupted on account of AeroIndia 2025. Here are the details. The post Flights to and from Bengaluru will be disrupted between February 5-12, 2025 appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
MilesQuest
Squirrel-Like Delta Passenger Stashes Dried Fruit and Nuts in Seat Back and Neighbor’s Seat
On a recent trip from Salt Lake City to Paris, I glanced over at my neighbor, who had Ziploc bags full of dried fruit and nuts. Oddly, he had them in both his own seat pocket and in his neighbor’s seat pocket. I initially thought that his neighbor must somehow...
Live and Let’s Fly
“We Don’t Throw Away Your Personal Garbage!” American Airlines Flight Attendant Refuses To Pick Up Pilot’s Pizza Box, Then Kicks It Down Aisle
Two bratty children A pilot and a flight attendant got into a kerfuffle on an American Airlines flight over an empty pizza box, with the flight attendant refusing to take it, the pilot leaving it in the aisle, then the flight attendant and his colleagues kicking it down the aisle...
Rapid Travel Chai
Precautions for Travel to Authoritarian Regimes (Updated for USA)
Precautions for travel to authoritarian regimes can be applied to travel to the US to protect travelers from the incoming US regime. The post Precautions for Travel to Authoritarian Regimes (Updated for USA) appeared first on Rapid Travel Chai.
View from the Wing
Try This Viral Hotel Thermostat Hack? One Slip Could Cost You $500 [Roundup]
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading Try This Viral Hotel Thermostat Hack? One Slip Could Cost You $500 [Roundup]...
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“Amazing offer, should I get this travel credit card right away?”
"This 150,000 points offer is amazing", but just because a travel credit card is offering such a high welcome bonus, should you go for it?
One Mile at a Time
Choice Privileges Status Match: Elite Perks The Easy Way
Choice Privileges is a loyalty program that I don’t talk about all that much, given that the brand doesn’t have that many aspirational properties. That being said, Choice Privileges has a big global footprint, and in some parts of the world (particularly Northern Europe), the program has some of the...
Miles For Family
Pandas, Roller Coasters and Spectacular Views at Hong Kong’s Ocean Park
This is a continuation of my Hong Kong trip report. My daughter and I traveled to Hong Kong over Thanksgiving. See my previous blog posts about this trip: Hong Kong Highlights, Review: China Airlines Business Class Ontario to Taipei to Hong Kong, Review: United Airlines Business Class Hong Kong to...
Eye of the Flyer
Time is Running Out to Select Your Delta Choice Benefits! (What Are You Picking?)
If you earned Diamond or Platinum Medallion status for the 2024 SkyMiles year and haven’t yet selected your Choice Benefits, you have about ten days left to pull the trigger. The post Time is Running Out to Select Your Delta Choice Benefits! (What Are You Picking?) appeared first on Eye of...
One Mile at a Time
Best Western Rewards Status Match: Super Easy But Basic
Best Western Rewards is a loyalty program I don’t talk about much, given that the hotel portfolio isn’t exactly aspirational. That being said, I figure it’s time to cover the program’s status match promotion, which is the easiest such offer from any major hotel group. The catch? Best Western Rewards...
Points Miles and Bling
Earn up to $250 with StayVancouverHotels Prepaid Mastercard Promotion
Planning a trip to downtown Vancouver between January 4, 2025, and April 30, 2025? The StayVancouverHotels Prepaid Mastercard® promotion might… The post Earn up to $250 with StayVancouverHotels Prepaid Mastercard Promotion appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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In 10 Pics: American Airlines First Class from Toronto to Palm Springs
American Airlines First Class – Coachella 2024  For my birthday this year, I flew American Airlines First Class to attend… The post In 10 Pics: American Airlines First Class from Toronto to Palm Springs appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Review: Waldorf Astoria Kuwait is aesthetically beautiful but with lacklustre service
Introduction and booking I recently had an opportunity to visit Kuwait for the first time since leaving as a child… The post Review: Waldorf Astoria Kuwait is aesthetically beautiful but with lacklustre service appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Review: American Airlines Admirals Club Toronto (YYZ)
American Airlines Admirals Club Toronto During my recent trip to Palm Springs for the Coachella Music Festival, I had the… The post Review: American Airlines Admirals Club Toronto (YYZ) appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Review: Residence Inn Kuwait City is perfectly located with exceptional service to match
Residence Inn Kuwait City: Booking Situated on the Northern edge of the Arabian Peninsula is the small country of Kuwait… The post Review: Residence Inn Kuwait City is perfectly located with exceptional service to match appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Review: Montreal to Dubai on Emirates Business Class 777-200LR
Aeroplan Booking – Emirates Business Class 777-200LR For a recent trip to Bangkok (BKK), Thailand, I had the opportunity to… The post Review: Montreal to Dubai on Emirates Business Class 777-200LR appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge Reopen in Frankfurt and London Heathrow
Just in time for the holiday travel season, following the recent reopening of the Maple Leaf Lounge at Los Angeles… The post Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge Reopen in Frankfurt and London Heathrow appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Review: Residence Inn Dubai is budget friendly, lacks the glamour of Dubai
Residence Inn Dubai – Booking Three weeks ago, I stayed at the Residence Inn Dubai, a luxury apartment-style hotel (according… The post Review: Residence Inn Dubai is budget friendly, lacks the glamour of Dubai appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.