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What I Learned Travelling to China for the First Time
First Time to China In 2023, I travelled to China for the first time. Over the course of three weeks,… The post What I Learned Travelling to China for the First Time appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Lufthansa Business Class 747-400 Review – FRA to YYZ Upper Deck
Booking Lufthansa Business Class – Lisbon to Toronto This was my first time flying Lufthansa Business Class on a journey… The post Lufthansa Business Class 747-400 Review – FRA to YYZ Upper Deck appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Moxy Lisboa Oriente Review – Excellent value but limited amenities
Booking Moxy Lisboa Oriente Between February and late April each year, Marriott typically runs its Double Elite Night promotion, which… The post Moxy Lisboa Oriente Review – Excellent value but limited amenities appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Hot Mess – Swiss Business Class A330 Review from Montreal to Zurich
Booking Swiss Business Class Last month, I found myself heading to Toulouse (TLS), France, to host the very first edition… The post Hot Mess – Swiss Business Class A330 Review from Montreal to Zurich appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Delayed By British Airways? The £200 Hotel Price Cap Passengers Keep Running Into
When your flight is hit by a long, overnight delay, the airline you choose to fly with can have a big impact on the help and assistance you’ll receive while you wait out the disruption. While some airlines will leave you high and dry, others will promise to provide hotel...
2PAXfly
NEW YEAR’S EVE: Flights that go back to the future
If you celebrate New Year’s Eve at the departure airport, board a long flight, and then land on a day that still reads December 31 local time, you’ve just experienced one of commercial aviation’s quirkiest phenomena. Thanks to time zones and the International Date Line, a handful of long-haul flights...
2PAXfly
EVACUATION: Why people still grab cabin bags and don’t ‘leave everything’
If I had a dollar for every person who does not obey the instruction to ‘leave your bags’ during an emergency evacuation of an aircraft, I’d be a rich man. This isn’t just annoying behaviour. It is dangerous because it slows evacuations. The aviation industry is now treating this as...
Frequent Miler
Scoring the Frequent Miler team’s 2025 predictions
It’s bragging rights time. At the start of 2025, most of us on the Frequent Miler team once again made a series of predictions for what we thought would happen in the world of credit cards, points, and miles, while Carrie made some predictions relating to the world of Frequent...
The Bulkhead Seat
TAP Air Portugal to Resume Flights Between Lisbon and Tel Aviv in March
TAP Air Portugal suspended service from Lisbon’s Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) and Tel Aviv’s… The post TAP Air Portugal to Resume Flights Between Lisbon and Tel Aviv in March appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Points With a Crew
Act Now! $50 Deal From Rakuten Ends Wednesday!
If you don't have a Rakuten account, sign up and get an easy $50 by signing up and spending at least $50 (including on gift cards to many retailers!) in the first 90 days.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
On Our Way to Ushuaia
We woke up in our room at Casa Lucia Meliá Collection in Buenos Aires the next morning to have breakfast before heading on our way to Ushuaia, which is sometimes referred to as el fin del mundo, which translates to English as the end of the world because it is...
The Bulkhead Seat
JetBlue to Launch Daily Nonstop Flights Between New York JFK and Cleveland
JetBlue will introduce daily, nonstop flights between New York John F Kennedy International Airport… The post JetBlue to Launch Daily Nonstop Flights Between New York JFK and Cleveland appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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Flight Review: Delta Airbus A350-900 Delta One® – ATL-ICN
We’re spending New Year’s in Hong Kong and then heading to the Philippines for… The post Flight Review: Delta Airbus A350-900 Delta One® – ATL-ICN appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
One Mile at a Time
Uganda Airlines Meltdown: Flights Delayed By Days, Passengers Riot
While it’s not getting a lot of attention outside of Africa, Uganda Airlines is having quite the crisis, as the airline has been an operational disaster for weeks now (thanks to @MeenzMev for flagging this). What’s actually going on here, and what’s causing these problems?
Frequent Miler
Shortcuts to Delta elite status in 2026 | Coffee Break Ep84 | 12-30-25
Delta may be the easiest major airline to get elite status if you don’t mind getting a few credit cards. We’ll talk about some of the shortcuts available to you in today’s podcast episode. Shortcuts to Delta elite status in 2026 Watch the full episode below, or listen on your...
Economy Class & Beyond
REVIEW 2025: Kevin’s Year in Passenger Experience
It’s time for a quick look back at my year in travel, in Review 2025 – Kevin’s Year in Passenger Experience. A hamstrung year My travel year has very much been back-loaded this year, with a lot of planned trips sitting in the bin – mainly due to a lot...
Your Mileage May Vary
Commercial Flight Hijacked… By Its Own Pilot
You really don’t hear about commercial hijackings much anymore. Sure, every now and then a truck of Costco-bound lobsters goes missing (that actually happened last week), or a flight school…
Frequent Miler
Alaska Airlines fare sale: Save 20% to select destinations with promo code THANKYOU20
Alaska Airlines is running a fare sale through New Year’s Eve which is giving 10%-20% off paid fares for flights to/from the US, Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, and more when using promo code THANKYOU20. Despite the photo included on the promotion landing page (also pictured below), flights to London aren’t...
Travel With Grant
Reviewing My 2025 Travel Predictions: 7 Wins & Plenty of Misses
Reflecting on my bold 2025 travel predictions reveals both successes and misses, with 7 wins overall. Whether airline changes, hotel policies, or credit card tweaks, some predictions hit the mark while others missed entirely. The post Reviewing My 2025 Travel Predictions: 7 Wins & Plenty of Misses first appeared on Travel...
You Are Travel
Emirates Refreshes First Class Lounge Wear and Amenities
​tl;dr – New goodies for passengers flying on select first-class routes. ​Emirates recently refreshed its in-flight amenities for… The post Emirates Refreshes First Class Lounge Wear and Amenities appeared first on You Are Travel.
View from the Wing
Delta Cancelled 689 Flights in Three Days — The Union Contract Catch-22 That Left Planes Without Pilots
Delta cancelled 689 flights in just three days, and the problem wasn’t lingering weather — it was a union-contract catch-22 that made last-minute pilot staffing break down. A chain of rules around automated trip offers and “auto-accept” windows created a timing trap: open trips piled up faster than schedulers could...
No Work All Travel
Hotel Review: Caption by Hyatt Kabutocho Tokyo
Disclaimer: In exchange for a review, I was offered a room with meals at Caption by Hyatt Kabutocho Tokyo. Built around the theme of “Be You, Do You, See You,” the newly-opened Caption by Hyatt Kabutocho Tokyo — the doors officially opened on October 7th, 2025 — offers something for...
Frequent Miler
Caesars Diamond match offer for both new and existing players
Miles Talk has uncovered some cool news: Caesars Rewards in Atlantic City is starting a new status match offer in 2026. What’s notable here is that the new match terms indicate that it will be open to both new and existing accounts. While Caesars has historically offered a match for new accounts,...
The Bulkhead Seat
Hyatt Closes $2 Billion Sale of Playa Real Estate Portfolio to Tortuga Resorts
Hyatt just announced the closing of the sale of the real estate portfolio previously acquired… The post Hyatt Closes $2 Billion Sale of Playa Real Estate Portfolio to Tortuga Resorts appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Points With a Crew
Should you buy Hilton points with (up to) a 100% bonus? (Ends Wednesday)
Buying points can be a great way to boost your balance, but only if makes sense financially! Does the new Hilton promotion fit that criteria?
You Are Travel
That Pesky Hotel or Airport Wifi Portal Won’t Load? – Here’s a Tip!
​tl;dr – Punch this into your navigation bar to help you connect. ​You’re finally in the hotel room… The post That Pesky Hotel or Airport Wifi Portal Won’t Load? – Here’s a Tip! appeared first on You Are Travel.
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The Best Use of AMEX’s 40% Virgin Bonus Might Be a Virgin Voyages Cruise
A 40% transfer bonus from AMEX to Virgin Points is the kind of promo that makes people start doing math in their heads. And because you can book Virgin Voyages…
Eye of the Flyer
Ending Soon: Earn 120,000 Bonus Points for the Capital One Venture X Reward Credit Card!
The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card‘s lucrative 100,000 bonus points early spend bonus (which can ultimately make you 120,000 points richer) expires in just a few days: Monday, January 5. The card’s launch promotion ends on March 14. So, if you’ve thought about applying for Venture X, now’s...
Points Miles and Bling
My Experiences Travelling in the Middle East as a Woman
Over the last three years on five separate trips, I’ve visited nine countries across the Middle East: Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan,… The post My Experiences Travelling in the Middle East as a Woman appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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WestJet Elevation Lounge YYC Review: Is it Canada’s Best Domestic Lounge?
WestJet Elevation Lounge YYC – Location and Access My visit to the WestJet Elevation lounge in YYC was on my… The post WestJet Elevation Lounge YYC Review: Is it Canada’s Best Domestic Lounge? appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Take my money – Bid to win Emirates Skywards Platinum for 20 Years!
The Emirates Skywards program is offering the chance to secure up to 20 years of Skywards Platinum status through a… The post Take my money – Bid to win Emirates Skywards Platinum for 20 Years! appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Aeroplan adds airBaltic as a new airline redemption partner
Aeroplan has added airBaltic as a new airline partner, expanding redemption options across Europe and select destinations beyond the continent.… The post Aeroplan adds airBaltic as a new airline redemption partner appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Airlines that Offer Amenity Kits in Economy Class
On long-haul flights, amenity kits are a given in First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy, though the quality can… The post Airlines that Offer Amenity Kits in Economy Class appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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My Preferred eSIM for Europe and Asia
eSIMs have completely changed the way I travel. They make staying connected abroad significantly easier, and they can save hundreds… The post My Preferred eSIM for Europe and Asia appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Join Us at the Next PMB Meetup in Vancouver
If you’re curious about the world of points, credit card rewards, and loyalty programs but aren’t quite sure where to… The post Join Us at the Next PMB Meetup in Vancouver appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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[INTERVIEW] From Flights to Food – Skip and WestJet Team Up
Skip (a.k.a Skip the Dishes) and WestJet have taken a step towards linking their loyalty programs together. Today, we have the opportunity to learn more from Rachel MacAdam, VP of Marketing at Skip regarding this new partnership. Thank you for taking the time to answer our questions Rachel! The post [INTERVIEW]...