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Air Canada Suspends Cuba Flights Due to Aviation Fuel Shortage
Air Canada has announced the immediate suspension of all flights to Cuba following advisories regarding a critical shortage of aviation… The post Air Canada Suspends Cuba Flights Due to Aviation Fuel Shortage appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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A Guide to the British Airways Companion Voucher
As a companion piece to our guide to airline companion vouchers in Canada, let’s take a look at the British… The post A Guide to the British Airways Companion Voucher appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Why I Wore my Wedding Dress on an Air Canada Flight
I’ve seen a lot of strange behaviour on airplanes: bare feet on armrests, people clipping their nails, basically a mosh… The post Why I Wore my Wedding Dress on an Air Canada Flight appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Elevated Offer – Earn up to 110k points with Amex Aeroplan Reserve Card (Canada)
Amex Canada has rolled out an elevated offer for the American Express Aeroplan Reserve Card, with up to 110,000 Aeroplan… The post Elevated Offer – Earn up to 110k points with Amex Aeroplan Reserve Card (Canada) appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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One Mile at a Time
Buy Avianca Lifemiles With 155% Bonus: Worth It For 1.29 Cents Each?
Buying miles & points strategically can represent a great value, especially for first and business class travel.The avianca lifemiles program has just launched its newest promotion on purchased miles (the program has offers more often than not), and it has the potential to be a good deal.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Earn 25,000 Bonus Points For Your First Stay With Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy
You can earn 25,000 bonus Marriott Bonvoy points for your first stay with a minimum of two consecutive nights at your choice of greater than 140,000 participating Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy properties worldwide now through Tuesday, September 1, 2026 in addition to the typical five points per dollar...
One Mile at a Time
Lufthansa Plans “Real” Business Class Seats On Some Airbus A320s
While nothing has been formally announced, it sounds like Lufthansa intends to introduce proper business class seats on some of its narrow body aircraft, rather than just the typical economy seats with a blocked middle (thanks to Chris and Klaus for flagging this)…
Frequent Miler
Calala Island (SLH) is paying $2,510 if you book 4 nights or more (including award stays booked with Hilton points)
Mark Ostermann at Travel on Points has unearthed an incredible deal: Calala Island, a Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) property in Nicaragua that is bookable with Hilton Honors points and free night certificates, is offering a 10th anniversary promotion whereby every booking made before May 10, 2026 for...
View from the Wing
Your Starbucks Drink Costs 50% More at Some Airports—Where You’ll Pay the Most and Least
Ordering the same Starbucks drink at different airports can cost you dramatically different amounts—up to 50% more depending on your departure city. Here's exactly where you'll pay the highest prices, where you'll save the most, and why airport Starbucks pricing varies so widely.
Your Mileage May Vary
Barclays Arrival+ Card: Why Some Aviator Cardholders Are Getting It (and How It Works)
For months, the Barclays-to-Citi American Airlines transition has been one of those slow-motion stories where everyone knew what was coming… but nobody could say exactly how it would land. Now…
One Mile at a Time
The Hotel Industry Has Evolved, And So Have My Hotel Choices… Let Me Explain
Longtime reader James K. (who always has thoughtful things to say, whether he agrees or disagrees with me) fairly questions me for how the hotels that I’ve stayed at over the years have evolved. He points out how I’ve increasingly drifted away from points hotels, which were aspirational for many,...
Miles To Memories
Get $20 Bonus for Using Discover Card with Digital Wallet [Targeted]
Discover is targeting select cardholders with an offer to earn a $20 bonus just for adding their card to a digital wallet and spending $100. The post Get $20 Bonus for Using Discover Card with Digital Wallet [Targeted] appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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Best Credit Card Offers Right Now Up To 200,000 Points In Bonuses For Premium Travel [February 2025]
February 2026 brings a fresh round of best-ever credit card offers, with several new bonuses added and others already gone. Here’s the up-to-date list of the most lucrative deals still available.
Frequent Miler
Did you recently lose status? It might be worth asking for it back.
A loyal customer is valuable, which is why airline and hotel loyalty programs offer increasing perks for those who give them repeat business. The best perks are reserved for those who are most loyal to a particular brand. However, for the most part, you have to show continued loyalty over...
The Bulkhead Seat
LATAM Pilot Arrested Onboard Aircraft in São Paulo Ahead of Rio Flight
A pilot for LATAM Airlines Brasil was arrested onboard an aircraft at a São… The post LATAM Pilot Arrested Onboard Aircraft in São Paulo Ahead of Rio Flight appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Altitude Yes
Review: Japan Airlines Domestic Economy Class, Osaka to Tokyo
JAL's domestic Boeing 787-8 is a pleasant way to fly a 1-hour flight. The post Review: Japan Airlines Domestic Economy Class, Osaka to Tokyo first appeared on Altitude Yes.
Miles To Memories
inKind Offering $25 Credit for Short Survey
inKind has a short survey that takes less than a minute to fill out, and you receive a $25 credit. The post inKind Offering $25 Credit for Short Survey appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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Air Canada Suspends Cuba Flights Due to Aviation Fuel Shortage
Air Canada has announced the immediate suspension of all flights to Cuba following advisories regarding a critical shortage of aviation… The post Air Canada Suspends Cuba Flights Due to Aviation Fuel Shortage appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
Live and Let’s Fly
EVA Air 777 Business Class Still Shines, Even On A Short Regional Flight
The seat may be old, but the business class product on the EVA 777 remains excellent, even on shorter regional flights. I enjoyed a superb journey from Bangkok to Taipei and will lay out my first impressions of EVA in this post, with a full trip report to follow. EVA...
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: NOMAD N1 Portable AC Power Bank (Back By Monday)
The NOMAD N1 is a power bank that also serves as an AC wall outlet that you can take anywhere. It's on Kickstarter, but only for a few more ...
Miles To Memories
Get Paid $2,510 for 4-Night Stay at Calala Island
Calala Island has launched a new promotion that seems too good to be true. They will pay you $2,510 for your stay, with some important but not very restrictive fine print. The post Get Paid $2,510 for 4-Night Stay at Calala Island appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Your Mileage May Vary
The Best and Worst Airlines for Long-Haul Flights, per Travel + Leisure
A new ranking shared by Travel + Leisure analyzes 26 airlines to reveal which carriers deliver the best long-haul flight experience—and which fall short. Long-haul flights tend to amplify differences…
One Mile at a Time
Citi AAdvantage Card Showdown: $350 Globe Card Vs. $595 Executive Card
American AAdvantage has several co-branded credit cards issued by Citi. The two most premium cards in the portfolio are the $350 annual theCiti / AAdvantage Globe Mastercard and $595 annual fee Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard.
View from the Wing
United Flight Attendant Stops Snack Service to Comfort Passenger In Tears, Afraid Of Missing Connection
When a passenger broke down in tears, terrified she'd miss her connecting flight to China, a United Airlines flight attendant paused snack service, knelt in the aisle, and comforted her in a powerful moment of compassion—captured in a viral video that's going around for all the right reasons.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Marriott Bonvoy: Earn 25,000 bonus points on Homes & Villas private home rentals (Feb 9 Bonus Offer Highlight)
Today's bonus offer highlight is the next big bonus for booking private home rentals via Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy where members can earn 25,000 bonus points on eligible stays of 2+ nights. Check out all of the new bonuses added today: The post Marriott Bonvoy: Earn 25,000 bonus points...
Frequent Miler
$250 back on $1400 in Air France flights via Amex Travel (targeted, enrollment required)
A new targeted Amex Offer is out that’s good for $250 back when you spend $1,400 or more on Air France flights booked through Amex Travel. If targeted, you’ll need to enroll and book through Amex Travel to earn the offer. You can meet the spending requirement in one or...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
The EU is Under Pressure To Suspend Contentious Airline Deal With Qatar After Key Official Accepted Free Business Class Flights
The European Union has been urged to immediately suspend a contentious Air Transport Agreement with the tiny but incredibly wealthy Persian Gulf state of Qatar after it emerged that a key figure on the European side of the negotiations had accepted free Business Class tickets with state-owned carrier Qatar Airways....
Economy Class & Beyond
EgyptAir takes delivery of its first Airbus A350-900
It’s time for another Airbus A350-900 customer to take their first delivery of a new aircraft – step forward, EgyptAir.  EgyptAir has taken delivery of its first of 16 Airbus A350‑900 on order, becoming the launch operator for the type in North Africa. The A350 will support the airline’s long‑haul...
Pointshogger
[INTERVIEW] Points Travel Festival Toronto 2026
Exciting news, fellow BoardingArea bloggers Rapid Travel Chai and Points Miles and Bling (PMB) have teamed up to host the first over Points and Travel Festival in Toronto on April 17 and 18, 2026.  The post [INTERVIEW] Points Travel Festival Toronto 2026 appeared first on Pointshogger.
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New: Redeem Aeroplan Points on ITA Airways
Earlier this year, ITA Airways was announced as Aeroplan’s newest airline partner, with a codeshare agreement across the Atlantic. As… The post New: Redeem Aeroplan Points on ITA Airways appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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What Atmos Rewards Are Actually Good For
Atmos Rewards is the newly combined rewards program of Alaska and Hawaiian. Through the evolution from Alaska Mileage Plan to Atmos… The post What Atmos Rewards Are Actually Good For appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Best Credit Cards for Gas Station Purchases in Canada
Gas is an essential purchase in most households here in Canada’s car-centric cities. Yes, most major cities have some form… The post Best Credit Cards for Gas Station Purchases in Canada appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Elevated Offer – Earn up to 110k points with Marriott Bonvoy American Express cards (Canada)
A staple in every Canadian wallet, Marriott Bonvoy American Express cards now offer elevated welcome bonuses and a higher referral… The post Elevated Offer – Earn up to 110k points with Marriott Bonvoy American Express cards (Canada) appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Air India’s A350 and B787-9 Business Class Are Actually Good
In the world of Miles & Points, Air India might be synonymous with outdated aircraft, inconsistent service, and asking passengers… The post Air India’s A350 and B787-9 Business Class Are Actually Good appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Every Statement Credit on the Amex Platinum (Canada), Explained
There’s no getting around it: the American Express Platinum Card comes with one of the highest annual fees of any… The post Every Statement Credit on the Amex Platinum (Canada), Explained appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Best Credit Cards for Groceries in Canada
The question of which credit cards are best for groceries may seem simple, but it is more complicated than it… The post Best Credit Cards for Groceries in Canada appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.