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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.
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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.
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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.
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Review: the Sheraton Miyako Hotel Tokyo – a Peaceful, Comfortable Stay in Minato City
Sheraton Miyako Hotel Tokyo Review: Booking During my two-week trip through Osaka, Kyoto, and Tokyo this summer, I chose the… The post Review: the Sheraton Miyako Hotel Tokyo – a Peaceful, Comfortable Stay in Minato City appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Cathay: Earn 1,000 bonus Asia Miles when you earn miles with at least 2 Cathay travel partners
Cathay Pacific have their annual travel partner bonus back for 2025 where Cathay members can earn bonus miles for earning with at least 2 non-airline travel partners. In addition the multiple partner bonus, there are bonus miles offers from many of the individual travel partners as well! The 1,000 bonus...
Frequent Miler
Q4 2025 activation links for cards offering 5% in rotating categories
Update 12/2/25: As a reminder, PayPal is included as a 5% category on Chase Freedom/Freedom Flex cards for all of December. That’s part of the same overall $1,500 cap on 5% spending with the other categories, rather than its own $1,500 allowance. ~ Chase Freedom and Freedom Flex, Discover It,...
Points With a Crew
The Easiest Way To Get Your Free $50 From Rakuten
If you're not sure how to take advantage of the easy $50 welcome bonus from Rakuten, here is in my opinion the best way to get some easy money. Simply ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
9 Annoyances of Being On The Road
I have always enjoyed being on the road, driving for hours — so much so that I have caught myself at times being a passenger aboard an airplane and looking out of the window next to my seat, down at some lone highway below in the middle of nowhere and...
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Flying Blue Promo Rewards for December: 25% off economy, premium economy & business class
The latest batch of eligible cities for Flying Blue Promo Rewards are live and there’s a lot to like. More than a dozen North American cities are included, with savings of 25% available in economy, premium economy, and business class. The Deal Flying Blue Promo Rewards are available for 25%...
The Bulkhead Seat
Chase Sapphire Lounge at Hong Kong International Airport Will Close on January 5th
In a sad development for frequent travelers, the Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club… The post Chase Sapphire Lounge at Hong Kong International Airport Will Close on January 5th appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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...
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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’...
Your Mileage May Vary
The 4 Most Overcrowded Christmas Attractions in the World (According to Actual Travelers)
The December holiday season is one of the busiest times to travel. And with good reason – besides those who are planning to visit friends and family for the holidays,…
Frequent Miler
Delta gift card Amex Offer: Get +5 SkyMiles & stack with separate 3x-4x SkyMiles offer
There’s a new, targeted Amex Offer giving +5 SkyMiles when buying Delta gift cards. If you buy these by December 3, you can also stack the offer with a separate promotion awarding up to 4x SkyMiles on the purchase too. The Deal Earn +5 bonus SkyMiles when buying Delta gift...
View from the Wing
Trump Announces Overhaul Of Washington Dulles — Without Telling The Airport First
President Trump announced a sweeping overhaul of Washington Dulles — including a plan to replace the airport’s aging mobile lounges — but the airport authority wasn’t told about any of it in advance. The Department of Transportation now plans to take bids for the project even as Dulles continues operating...
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Virgin Red credit card welcome offer boosted to 75K points
The Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard normally has a welcome bonus of 60,000 points after $4,000 spend in your first 90 days. That bonus has been increased to 75,000 points after the same spend requirement, but this is a very limited time offer as it’s only due to be around until...
Points With a Crew
Should You Buy Hyatt Points With a 20% Discount?
Hyatt is offering a discount if you buy points during the current promotion. But there are only a few times that it makes sense to purchase Hyatt points, like ....
Your Mileage May Vary
Reminder: Your Amex Platinum Uber Cash Jumps to $35 in December
The American Express Platinum Card comes with a long list of credits, and most of them work the same way: you pay with the card, then a statement credit shows…
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United award sale: Cardholders save up to 28% to select destinations (Book by 12/5)
United is running an award sale for cardholders at the moment which can save you up to 28% when redeeming MileagePlus miles for economy flights to select destinations. The Deal Save up to 28% on economy award bookings to select locations as a United cardholder. Direct link to offer. Key...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Passenger Faces Decade in Prison After Calling in Bomb Threat When He Couldn’t Pay Airport Parking
A man’s hot-headed frustration with not being able to afford the parking garage fee at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport could land him in a federal prison for up to 10 years after he called in a bomb threat to the airport. Bomb threat at New Orleans Airport 35-year-old Corey Johnson from...
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.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
I Have Never Heard of Utqiaġvik — Yet I Have Been There.
During a break, I spotted a video called 5 Most Isolated Communities At The End Of The Earth; and curiosity got the best of me and compelled me to watch this video. As I watch the video, the isolated community which was labeled number two in the video is called Utqiaġvik — which...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Hawaiian Airlines Cyber Week Sale: Flights between mainland U.S. and Hawaii from $99
Hawaiian Airlines has a new Cyber Week sale with fares starting at $99 one way between mainland U.S. and the Hawaiian Islands for Main Cabin Basic. These fares must be booked by December 4 are valid for travel over various dates until May 2026 Click here to book this offer...
One Mile at a Time
New Bill Aims To Ban Dual Citizenship In United States: “It’s All Or Nothing”
We’ll see if anything comes of this, but this is sure going to be controversial (thanks to Karl for flagging this).
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(Sale extended) CardPointers: Automatically enroll offers to all of your cards
Update 12/2/25: CardPointers has been offering an increased discount of 50% for Frequent Miler readers for the past couple of weeks. That sale was due to end last night, but it’s been extended through December 5, so you have a few more days to save even more than normal. ~...
View from the Wing
A Passenger Peeled and Ate a Raw Onion at 30,000 Feet — The Smell Took Over the Cabin [Roundup]
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading A Passenger Peeled and Ate a Raw Onion at 30,000 Feet — The Smell Took Over the...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Hilton Honors: Buy points with a 100% bonus
Hilton is out with their next buy points bonus and once again it provides up to 100% more points on purchases of 5,000 or more points. With a 100% bonus it means you are paying US$ 0.5 cents per point. Given the ability to easily redeem at these points at...
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Aspire International Lounge Review – Montreal (YUL)
Aspire International Lounge – Montreal (YUL) Earlier this month, before flying to Toulouse for the first edition of PMB Experiences,… The post Aspire International Lounge Review – Montreal (YUL) appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Emirates A350 routes to Montreal, will replace the 777-200 service to DXB
Emirates is set to introduce its Airbus A350-900 to the Canadian market, beginning with Montreal Trudeau International Airport (YUL). The… The post Emirates A350 routes to Montreal, will replace the 777-200 service to DXB appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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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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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.