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Upcoming Changes to the WestJet RBC Mastercard Portfolio
Starting November 5, 2025, the WestJet RBC® Mastercard portfolio will undergo a set of changes aimed at expanding everyday earning opportunities, adding flexibility to the popular Companion Voucher, and strengthening insurance coverage. Let’s look at the details of the upcoming changes. Upcoming Changes to WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard Annual Fee and...
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September – Top 5 credit cards that deserve your attention
Why These 5 Cards? I can’t tire of repeating this – every family and individual has unique requirements and aspirations. For some, the ideal credit card is the one that unlocks luxury travel experiences. For others, it’s the simple satisfaction of seeing cashback rewards ease the burden of yearly expenses. The...
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Review – Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge Regina YQR
Maple Leaf Lounge Regina YQR On my return journey from Regina, Saskatchewan, I was flying in the economy cabin on Air Canada. Thanks to a premium Aeroplan credit card, I had access to the Maple Leaf Lounge (MLL) at Regina International Airport (YQR). This lounge is notable for being the smallest...
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Review: Air India First Class from Delhi to Washington DC, on 777-300ER
Air India First Class 777-300 ER This trip was part of a mixed-itinerary journey from Raipur (RPR) to Delhi (DEL), onwards to Washington, DC (IAD), and finally Ottawa (YOW). I redeemed 115,000 Aeroplan points and $103 CAD in taxes for the ticket, which placed me in First Class on Air India’s...
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All the Latest on American Airlines’ Airbus A321XLRs
American Airlines is expecting its new Airbus A321XLRs to enter service in the near future. Although we still have some waiting time for these, we have a lot of information and, in my opinion, a cool aircraft and product to look forward to. This article will encompass the latest info we...
One Mile at a Time
Hyatt Backtracks On Promise For Elite Credit, “Unable To Make Exception”
It’s disheartening to see how some companies don’t empower frontline employees to do the right thing, even when it’s not very costly, and even when it should be the obvious course of action.World of Hyatt refuses to honor terms of reservationOMAAT reader Jon shared a frustrating Hyatt situation that he’s...
View from the Wing
Unusable Frequent Flyer Miles Were The U.K. Ambassador’s Complaint—As He Arranged To Visit Jeffrey Epstein’s Island [Roundup]
News and notes from around the interweb: Peter Mandelson, dismissed as British Ambassador to the U.S. on Thursday, discussed the difficulty in redeeming British Airways miles as he planned to meet up with Jeffrey Epstein at The Island. I had been skeptical that this Hertz incident was real (and the default should...
The Bulkhead Seat
Remembering 9/11: Reflecting On One of the Darkest Days In US History After 24 Years
Another year has passed and I still remember how blue the sky was that day. There was not a single cloud in the sky. I was getting ready to hop on a NJ Transit train to my job as a restaurant server in New Brunswick, NJ and was just about...
Points With a Crew
When have you been most embarrassed about having tons of credit cards?
In the miles and points world, I would say most of us typically have more credit cards than the average person.  I think of it as somewhat analogous to me telling people that I have SIX children – it’s just not something that you hear very often, and most people...
Frequent Miler
Mesa Homeowner Card: Earn 60K points when you refer two people and spend $10K
Mesa is a mortgage marketplace platform that offers a credit card that earns up to 100,000 points per year for mortgage payments. Mesa doesn’t require cardholders to use its platform to pay their mortgage in order to earn points. You simply need to let them know what your payment is when...
Live and Let’s Fly
9/11 Still Impacting Travel, 24 Years Later
Today marks 24 years since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, a day that changed not just the United States but global aviation forever. For those of us who travel frequently, the impact remains visible every time we step into an airport. 24 Years Later, Air Travel Still Bears The...
One Mile at a Time
Biman Bangladesh Crew Accused Of Romance Scam Side Hustle
Air travelers file complaints with aviation regulators for a variety of reasons. Maybe it’s over safety concerns, or over airline refund policies, or over accessibility issues. Well, here’s a new one for me — flight attendants at Bangladesh’s national airline have been accused of running a romance scam, targeting business...
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Next Week: American Airlines’ Big Champagne Reveal—And The Coffee Fix Flyers Have Begged For
American Airlines will have a champagne announcement next week – and a coffee provider announcement is coming, too. Both of those are potentially very good news, previewed by the airline’s Vice Chair and Chief Strategy Officer Steve Johnson at the Morgan Stanley Laguna Conference on Thursday. Since the start...
Miles To Memories
Chase Transfer Bonus, Get 20% More Flying Blue Miles
Chase Transfer Bonus for Flying Blue Chase has launched a new transfer bonus for Flying Blue, the loyalty program of Air France and KLM. This can be a good opportunity for those looking to fly business class to Europe, or even for cheap economy fares through Flying Blue’s monthly Promo Rewards....
The Gate with Brian Cohen
The September 11 Memorial in New York: A Photographic Essay
Note: This article pertaining to The September 11 Memorial in New York: A Photographic Essay was originally published on Friday, September 11, 2015 at 6:32 in the evening and has been updated. After visiting One World Observatory at the top of the new World Trade Center building in New York in...
{Tech} for Travel
Apple iPhone Air Launches With 5.6mm Titanium Frame
iPhone Air packs a 5.6mm titanium design, 120Hz Super Retina XDR display, A19 Pro chip, eSIM-only tech, and camera features ideal for mobile photography. Credit Apple ...
ATX Jetsetter
British Airways Bans Cabin Crews From Drinking in Public
British Airways has just updated its crew uniform guidelines, adding in some drastic changes for pilots and cabin crew. The airline will no longer allow crewmembers to drink in public while in uniform, and we aren’t talking about alcohol. British Airways Crews Can No Longer Drink Coffee in Uniform As flagged...
One Mile at a Time
Vaping Bahamasair Captain Fired After Threatening Snitching Co-Pilots
Bahamasair has fired an experienced captain who had been at the airline for 12 years, following a series of incidents in recent weeks. What a mess… Bahamasair pilot can’t seem to stay out of trouble On August 25, 2025, a senior Bahamasair captain was called in over concerns of how he was...
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“Sorry If You Miss Your Connection”: Today’s 9/11 Ceremonies Shut Down Customs, Diverted American Airlines Flight
Government 9/11 ceremonies trapped passengers at customs and immigration inside the San Francisco airport today, and forced an American Airlines flight to divert away from National airport. That’s tone-deafness. It’s worth commemorating 9/11 because that date affects so much we live with today, even though young people today didn’t experience...
Wingtips
Amex Platinum Dining & Lifestyle Perks (UK Guide)
Because if you’re paying an annual fee the size of a Ryanair flight roster, you might as well eat well, dress sharp, and never pay full price again. The Amex Platinum isn’t just about airport lounges and travel insurance. If you’re more about Soho House than SilverKris, you’ll want to know...
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Limited-Time: British Airways 85,000 Avios Bonus Returns—With Flight Discounts & Rebate Perks
I love to see increased offers for the British Airways Visa Signature® Card (See rates and fees) – mostly for nostalgia reasons. Back in 2009 this was the first card to ever make a 100,000 point initial bonus offer. Of course back in 2009 the points were worth...
{Tech} for Travel
Apple iPhone 17 Series brings A19 Pro and 2TB to Pro Models
Apple iPhone 17 Series brings major camera upgrades, all-day battery, and advanced video tools, making the Pro models ideal for creators on the go. Credit Apple ...
Economondo
My First Ever MAX Ride: Crossing the Rockies from Calgary to Vancouver: An Air Canada Review
Background Admittedly, there is not much of a backstory to this flight! Quite simply, I needed to get from Calgary to Vancouver, and Air Canada offered the cheapest tickets at the time I wanted to fly, beating WestJet by a surprising margin. Furthermore, flying with Air Canada would allow me to...
Frequent Miler
Chase Ink Business Cash and Business Unlimited 90K offers back again
If you are looking for 90,000 reasons to pick up more transferable points, you now have two opportunities to do so, as the 90K offers for the Chase Ink Business Unlimited and Ink Business Cash cards are back again. While the welcome offers have increased, the minimum spend required to achieve...
Miles To Memories
Southwest Sale, Save Up to 50% on Base Fares
Southwest Sale, Save Up to 50% on Base Fares Southwest Airlines has launched a new fare sale today, offering up to a 50% discount on base fares. You must book by September 12 for travel between September 30, 2025 and March 4, 2026. Let’s see the details of the offer below. The...
One Mile at a Time
How To Transfer Avios Between Accounts (BA, IB, QR, EI, AY)
Avios is the rewards points currency of several airlines, including Aer Lingus, British Airways, Finnair, Iberia, and Qatar Airways. While each airline has its own loyalty program, one of the great things is that you can transfer Avios between accounts in the various programs at no cost. In this post,...
Points With a Crew
The cheapest and best way from Portland Airport (PDX) to Downtown Portland
I’ve been to Portland a few times for various conferences and gatherings, and I’ve always been there without a car. So I’ve tried a few different ways to get from PDX airport to Downtown Portland, and I thought that I would share some of what I’ve found out. There are...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: JetBlue A321LR Economy Class (JFK-LHR Daytime Trip)
My JetBlue Airbus A321LR flight from New York to London–my first-ever daytime eastbound transatlantic light–was pleasant and productive, even in economy class. JetBlue A321LR Economy Class Review (JFK-LHR Daytime Trip) After a quiet redeye from Southern California to New York, we did not have long before it was time to board our...
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Rakuten Canada Offering 100% Cashback on NordVPN
Rakuten Canada is currently offering a fantastic promotion that provides NordVPN at nearly a 95% discount to new customers. Through Rakuten’s cashback platform (referral link), members can receive 100% cashback on NordVPN purchases when signing up for the 2-Year Basic Plan. Given that VPN services are a crucial digital tool for...
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Review – The Hotel Saskatchewan, Autograph Collection
Weekend in Regina, Saskatchewan Visiting all of Canada’s provinces had been a long-standing goal of mine, and I was excited to add Saskatchewan to my list. When I told friends I was headed to Regina, their reactions ranged from confusion to amusement, with the question, “Why?” But I was determined to...
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Aeroplan and Air Inuit announce new partnership
Starting October 1, 2025, Air Inuit (3H) passengers will be able to earn Aeroplan points when booking flights with the airline, across Nunavik and beyond, who rely on air transport for essential connections. Air Inuit was founded in 1978 by the Inuit of Nunavik and connects Nunavik’s 14 coastal villages...
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First and Business Class Booking Strategies on JAL and ANA
Japan has surged in popularity since reopening its borders in 2022, and with it, the race to secure premium award seats on Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA) has never been fiercer. These airlines not only showcase Japan’s world-class service but also connect travellers seamlessly across Asia, making...
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Elevated Offer: Get up to 55,000 bonus with RBC Avion Visa Infinite card
RBC has brought back the elevated offer on the RBC® Avion Visa Infinite‡ Card. The card now comes with a bonus of up to 55,000 Avion points^ for new cardmembers. Avion points are some of the most flexible and transferable travel points for casual and frequent travellers. I enjoy the...
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Last Call: Convert RBC Avion to American Airlines AAdvantage Miles with 15% Bonus
RBC Avion cardholders have until August 31, 2025, 11:59 pm (PST) to take advantage of a special offer to convert Avion points into American Airlines AAdvantage® miles with a 15% bonus. The standard transfer ratio from Avion to AAdvantage is 1:0.75 (10 Avion points = 7.5 AAdvantage miles). During this promotion,...
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Air Canada Goodwill Policy to Cover Accommodation and Out-of-Pocket Expenses
Air Canada has expanded its goodwill policy to provide broader protection and support to customers affected by the recent labour… The post Air Canada Goodwill Policy to Cover Accommodation and Out-of-Pocket Expenses appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Introducing Atmos Rewards – unified loyalty program by Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines has introduced Atmos Rewards, a reimagined loyalty program that combines Alaska Mileage Plan and HawaiianMiles programs into one… The post Introducing Atmos Rewards – unified loyalty program by Alaska Airlines appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.