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Air Canada announces comprehensive fleet upgrade for North America
Air Canada has announced a fleet upgrade program focused on the overall travel experience within North America. The initiative spans… The post Air Canada announces comprehensive fleet upgrade for North America appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Major Changes to Hilton Honors in 2026 – Faster Elite Status and a New Top Tier
Hilton Honors has announced major changes to its loyalty program in 2026. Beginning January 1, 2026, members will see changes… The post Major Changes to Hilton Honors in 2026 – Faster Elite Status and a New Top Tier appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Review: United Club Lounge Washington Dulles IAD Concourse C
United Club Lounge IAD Concourse C near Gate 7 Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to visit Mexico City… The post Review: United Club Lounge Washington Dulles IAD Concourse C appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Review: The Ritz-Carlton Mexico City is an urban oasis across Chapultepec Park
The Ritz-Carlton Mexico City The Ritz-Carlton, Mexico City, is a prominent hotel in the Paseo de la Reforma neighbourhood, right… The post Review: The Ritz-Carlton Mexico City is an urban oasis across Chapultepec Park appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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TravelUpdate
For the third time in 2025, a flight attendant goes missing in Toronto
A flight landed in Toronto but the flight attendant who was on board the inbound flight, went absconding, missing the flight out of Toronto.
TravelUpdate
Is Chase about to launch yet another premium credit card?
Chase is sending out surveys to some cardholders about features and benefits - is Chase about to launch year another premium credit card?
The Alviator
Review: Air Europa 737 Economy Class (ALC-MAD)
A brief review of my domestic Air Europa flight between Alicante and Madrid, including the booking process and onboard experience. The post Review: Air Europa 737 Economy Class (ALC-MAD) appeared first on The Alviator.
Economy Class & Beyond
Emirates to deploy an Airbus A350 to Montréal, Canada
After a fresh order of Airbus A350-900s at the Dubai Air Show, Emirates is continuing its fleet deployment, with the next destination to feature the type being Montréal. Montréal will be the first destination in Emirates Americas’ network to receive its latest aircraft type. The aircraft will commence operations on...
One Mile at a Time
Carry-On Vs. Checked Bag: The Pros & Cons, And Why My Approach Has Evolved
In the miles & points world, the concept of checking a bag is almost sacrilege. If someone checks a bag and something goes wrong, they’re basically told ”well that was a rookie mistake, you should never check a bag.”
Eye of the Flyer
The Free Thing You Can Do To Make Holiday Travel Better
Not sure if you heard, but this is one of the busiest travel days of the year! And maybe it’s just me, but I sense a lot of angry, unhappy people dealing with stuff right now. (So many folks tie everything to politics. If you looked at my neighborhood’s Facebook...
Traveling For Miles
American Airlines will launch its Black Friday sales on … Black Friday
American Airlines has resisted the temptation to launch its Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales weeks ahead of time and has now said that its seasonal deals will go live "starting November 28 at aa.com". The post American Airlines will launch its Black Friday sales on … Black Friday appeared first on Traveling...
Frequent Miler
A quick pivot to save miles (and money)
“Sometimes you’re the windshield; sometimes you’re the bug”. That line showed up as a senior quote in one of my high school yearbooks, and I’ve always loved it. I think it’s the perfect metaphor for our hobby. In the miles and points game, it is easy to feel like you...
Live and Let’s Fly
Does Etihad Have A Point With Its Punitive Award Cancellation Fees?
Loyalty programs change when members push the limits. Etihad Guest has now drawn a line, but the way it has done so with incredibly punitive cancellation restrictions on award tickets raises important questions. Etihad Makes Award Cancellation Fees Even Harsher Etihad Guest has introduced a new and even stricter set...
One Mile at a Time
Marriott Bonvoy Elite Upgrade Policy: Should You Expect Suites?
Marriott Bonvoy is the world’s largest hotel loyalty program, and lots of people have elite status with the company. I’ll often have newly minted Platinum members and above ask me what they can realistically expect in terms of upgrades. Do suite upgrades happen, how are they assigned, and are you...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Spanish Airports Ordered To Shut Down Biometric Boarding Gates, Airport Operator Slapped With €10 Million Fine
Spain’s data protection watchdog has slapped the nation’s airport operator, Aena, with a €10 million fine and ordered it to shut down biometric boarding gates across the country after finding that the company did not complete a data protection impact assessment before installing the gates. Aena started a pilot program...
From The Tray Table
Beware: The Delta snag I hit on a last-minute booking
One of Delta’s big fraud-prevention practices seems to be popping up stateside. And it nearly derailed my parents’… The post Beware: The Delta snag I hit on a last-minute booking appeared first on From the Tray Table.
You Are Travel
The World’s 50 Best Drops Best Hotels List: 1-50 – Who Made the List?
tl;dr – The full list (including the top 50 hotels) is now available.  A few weeks ago, I… The post The World’s 50 Best Drops Best Hotels List: 1-50 – Who Made the List? appeared first on You Are Travel.
Monkey Miles
December Bilt Rent Day – up to 100% Bonus to British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus
Don't forget today is double points day with Bilt Rewards Mastercard The post December Bilt Rent Day – up to 100% Bonus to British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus appeared first on Monkey Miles.
The Bulkhead Seat
Southwest Announces West Coast Expansion With Five New California and Hawaii Routes
Southwest Airlines is adding to its route map once again. The latest update focuses… The post Southwest Announces West Coast Expansion With Five New California and Hawaii Routes appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
ATX Jetsetter
JSX is Launching All-Business Class Turboprop Flights in 2025
JSX has announced it will operate ATR 42-600 turboprops outfitted in an all-Business Class configuration beginning December 2025. The post JSX is Launching All-Business Class Turboprop Flights in 2025 appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
Points With a Crew
Chase Ink Business Preferred® vs. Chase Ink Business Unlimited® – $750 or 90,000 points
The Chase Ink Preferred and Chase Ink Unlimited are two of Chase's business credit cards and they can both be great options to boost your Ultimate Rewards points balance. Deciding which one is best can depend on ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Which is Better: Traveling by Car or by Airplane?
Which mode of travel you believe is better — by car or by airplane — depends on what is important to you. Factors that could affect your decision include — but not limited to — time, cost, effort, convenience, weather, schedule, and comfort. The Thanksgiving 2025 holiday season will be incredibly...
Frequent Miler
New Kimpton Secret Password: ‘The Life of a Kimpton Guest’
Kimpton has revealed its latest Secret Password that’s valid on stays through the end of February 2026. If you say ‘The Life of a Kimpton Guest’ when checking in, you’ll get some kind of reward. The Deal Kimpton’s Secret Password is ‘The Life of a Kimpton Guest.’ Key Terms Valid...
Frequent Miler
Transferring points to hotels. Has Citi eclipsed Chase and Bilt? | Coffee Break Ep79 | 11-25-25
Tim wrote a post about which transferable points are most valuable for lodging, and his findings have us wondering: Is Citibank the new transferable points currency worth focusing on?  (Has Citibank now eclipsed Chase and Bilt?) See: Which transferable credit card points are most valuable for lodging? Transferring points to...
View from the Wing
JSX Is Selling Tickets From Santa Monica to Las Vegas — And Activists Are Suing for California Environmental Review to Stop Them
JSX has begun selling tickets for new Santa Monica–Las Vegas flights after securing a city operations permit, but local activists have already filed a California Environmental Quality Act lawsuit seeking to halt the service. While CEQA is unlikely to stop flights outright, it can impose enough delay and cost to...
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: Park Hyatt Toronto
I had to attend a dinner in Toronto this month and chose to stay… The post Hotel Review: Park Hyatt Toronto appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
Rove Black Friday promos: 3x on flights, 10X on hotel stays + up to 5K bonus miles for first time booking, gift card deals, & more (11/28 only)
Rove Miles will be running a bunch of one day promotions on Black Friday (i.e. November 28) only. That includes the opportunity to earn 10x miles on hotel stays in addition to your regular hotel loyalty point earnings, up to 5,000 bonus miles for first time hotel bookings, 3x miles...
One Mile at a Time
JSX All-Business Class ATR Turboprop Flights Coming To United States
In June 2025, public charter air carrier JSX revealed plans to introduce turboprop service, with 30-seat all-business class aircraft. This is an interesting development for the carrier, and a logical evolution. There’s now an update, as these flights will be launching in the coming weeks, so we have more of...
Points Miles and Bling
Review: 13+ Hours in Qatar Airways Al Safwa First Lounge (2025)
A few years ago, I had the chance to visit the Al Safwa First Lounge in Doha’s Hamad International Airport… The post Review: 13+ Hours in Qatar Airways Al Safwa First Lounge (2025) appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Now Open – Air Canada Café in Vancouver (YVR) Domestic Terminal
The premium grab-and-go concept is now available on the West Coast, with Air Canada announcing the opening of a new… The post Now Open – Air Canada Café in Vancouver (YVR) Domestic Terminal appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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United Airlines Launches a MileagePlus Debit Rewards Card – a throwback move!
In a bold and somewhat nostalgic move, United Airlines has re-entered the debit rewards space, a segment that virtually disappeared… The post United Airlines Launches a MileagePlus Debit Rewards Card – a throwback move! appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Aeroplan onboards Bearskin Airlines as a new redemption partner
Aeroplan has announced a new redemption partnership with Bearskin Airlines (JV), expanding members’ ability to redeem points for travel within… The post Aeroplan onboards Bearskin Airlines as a new redemption partner appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Aeroplan announces partnership with DINR, Montreal based dining platform
Aeroplan has announced a new partnership with DINR, a Canadian dining platform that offers members exclusive access to reservations and… The post Aeroplan announces partnership with DINR, Montreal based dining platform appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.