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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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One Mile at a Time
The World’s 10 Best Business Class Seats: Which Products Excel?
Im an airline product geek, and every so often, I like to publish a list of what I consider to be the worlds best first class airlines, best first class lounges, best business class airlines, best business class lounges, etc. In this post, I’d like to provide an updated ranking...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Gavin Newsom And Sean Duffy Argue Over Airline Dresscodes And Mask Mandates
A war of words has broken out between California Governor Gavin Newsom and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy over the Trump administration’s plans to herald in a new ‘golden age of travel’ which Duffy believes should start with Americans dressing nicer before they board a plane. Last week, Duffy launched a...
One Mile at a Time
Limited Time Citi Strata Elite Card 100K Points Online Welcome Bonus
Link: Learn more about the Citi Strata Elite Card
ATX Jetsetter
Weekly Recap: November 22, 2025
Catch up on the latest aviation and travel related news for the week ending November 22, 2025 in the ATX Jetsetter weekly recap. The post Weekly Recap: November 22, 2025 appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
Frequent Miler
Last Chance Deals: CLEAR+/United offer, IHG points sale, Southwest portal promo, & more
Welcome to our weekly list of what’s ending this week as well as a collection of some other deals that are due to end soon. It’s a bit of a quieter week for expiring deals, but there are still more than half a dozen offers about to end. That includes the...
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (22nd/23rd November)
As the evenings get darker quickly, and the cold spells come to chill to the bone, it’s time to look back at a very busy week on the blog. Yes, it’s Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond Dusk over Solihull  Dubai Air Show It was a busy week at the...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
What Is Wrong With This Photograph? Part 328
Waiting at a automotive shop for tires to be replaced can be rather boring — especially when the tires are for a vehicle belonging to someone else — so in addition to working on my laptop computer, I looked around the area and saw an illuminated indoor overhead sign. For this...
Your Mileage May Vary
Tourists Keep Messing This Up: The Real Rule About Carrying Your Passport
After all that planning and waiting, you’re finally on that trip of your dreams, far away from your home country. You keep your passport handy during your travels because you’ll…
The Bulkhead Seat
2025 Weekly Review: November 22nd
Happy Weekend! I’m back in Tampa this weekend after spending the week in San… The post 2025 Weekly Review: November 22nd appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
View from the Wing
Delta’s New Red ‘Wait Here’ Boarding Lines Confuse Passengers — They’re Designed for Security and Staffing, Not Convenience
Delta has added bright red “wait here” lines before gate podiums, and many flyers say the new markings feel confusing or unnecessary. While the airline frames them as a customer-experience improvement, they’re really aimed at preventing stowaways, improving biometric scans, and making single-agent boarding easier—not at passenger convenience. Continue reading Delta’s...
One Mile at a Time
Weekly Review: November 22, 2025
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I’m just kicking off the return portion of my review trip, so I look forward to sharing my thoughts on Thai Airways’ 787, SWISS’ A350, and more. I’m also excited to get back home for the holidays! On the points...
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3 Ways To Be A Better Customer When You Travel
When I wrote about the two conflicting words that lead to poor customer service, I had no idea it would touch such a nerve. The comment I received the most…
Live and Let’s Fly
Dick Cheney’s Funeral Made Me Miss A Better America
I did not expect the funeral of Dick Cheney in Washington, DC this week to stir as much reflection in me as it did. But it did. And perhaps that says as much about our current moment as it does about the man whose life was honored. Reflections On The...
Miles To Memories
On Loyalty – Considering the Latest Hilton Honors Changes
The recent Hilton Honors changes gain most attention for the new top tier elite status. But there's more to it than that. The post On Loyalty – Considering the Latest Hilton Honors Changes appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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Customer Service is More Than a Drink and Recognition.
American Airlines wanted the members of its flight crews to both serve a pre departure beverage and address each passenger by name who was assigned a seat in the premium cabins of its fleet back in November of 2017. That a significant amount of effort was expended on a small...
View from the Wing
Wide-Open Swiss Business Class Awards for Summer 2026 — Up To 9 Seats Bookable Through United, Aeroplan and LifeMiles Now
Swiss has released unusually wide-open business class award space for summer 2026 — in many cases up to nine seats on the same flight. Routes from Boston, New York, Newark, Chicago, Washington Dulles and Montreal are all included, and the space is bookable through United MileagePlus, Air Canada Aeroplan and...
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The Government Shutdown Ended — But Airport Jerks Are Already Back
After a record-breaking 43 days, the government shutdown finally ended. But while it was still going on, passengers continually asked TSA workers, both online and in person, what they could…
View from the Wing
I Don’t Think Citi Meant to Make Its New Card This Good Your First Year — But They Did
Citi’s new premium Strata Elite card delivers far more first-year value than its $595 fee suggests — credits stack twice, bonuses are huge, and the math almost feels like a mistake. Continue reading I Don’t Think Citi Meant to Make Its New Card This Good Your First Year — But They...
Hawaii Calling
Best Time For Whale Watching In Maui (2026)
Imagine the thrill of watching a 40-ton humpback whale breach the serene waters of the Pacific, just a stone’s throw from your boat. Whale watching in Maui offers an unparalleled opportunity to witness these awe-inspiring creatures as they migrate through the warm Hawaiian waters. Known as one of the best...
Points With a Crew
I’ve found the secret to a happy relationship: an ‘airport divorce’
If you want to have a happy marriage or relationship, the "airport divorce" may be a trick that you should be aware of.
Live and Let’s Fly
A Smooth Ride To Jakarta On Garuda Indonesia’s Premium A330 Business Class
The flight was short, but I enjoyed flying on Garuda Indonesia’s most premium Airbus A330 business class product. Garuda Indonesia A330 Business Class – My First Impressions Garuda has a fleet of widebody A330 and 777 jets. Those aircraft have three different business class seats. All are lie-flat, but only...
{Tech} for Travel
Black Friday Deals 2025: HONOR Slashes Prices Across Tablets and Phones
HONOR’s Black Friday Deals 2025 bring major savings on tablets and phones, with discounts of up to 37% on models like the Pad X9a and HONOR 400. The post Black Friday Deals 2025: HONOR Slashes Prices Across Tablets and Phones appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
One Mile at a Time
Aircalin A330neo Business Class: Sort Of Boring, But I Ate Seafood Sauerkraut!
Hello from Thailand, as I just completed the outbound portion of my review trip to Bangkok! For the third segment of my trip, I flew Aircalin’s Airbus A330-900neo business class on the 11hr5min flight from Paris (CDG) to Bangkok (BKK).
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Don’t Let These Traps Ruin Your Hawaii Vacation
You're spending big bucks for your Hawaii vacation. Don't let these traps spoil your ALOHA!
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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.
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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.