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Review: Cambria Hotel Chicago Loop – Theatre District
Introduction and Booking Being in downtown Chicago during Lollapalooza means you have no shortage of hotel options from Marriott, Hilton,… The post Review: Cambria Hotel Chicago Loop – Theatre District appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Members save 25% with Marriott Bonvoy Flash Sale (5 days only)
Marriott Bonvoy has launched a flash sale, allowing members to save 25% on ‘last-minute’ stays at participating hotels and resorts… The post Members save 25% with Marriott Bonvoy Flash Sale (5 days only) appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Woah – United and JetBlue announce unique partnership, Blue Sky
United Airlines and JetBlue have announced a surprising and innovative partnership, named Blue Sky, that aims to link the two… The post Woah – United and JetBlue announce unique partnership, Blue Sky appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Review: Turkish Airlines Lounge Washington DC (IAD)
Turkish Airlines Lounge Washington DC On my recent trip to Mexico City, I had a five-hour layover at Washington Dulles… The post Review: Turkish Airlines Lounge Washington DC (IAD) appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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How to Maximize Hilton Honors Points with Dining Rewards
I've always believed that dining can be more than just a culinary indulgence—it can also be a strategic way to stack up valuable points for future travel. In my own experience, I've observed that hotel loyalty programs sometimes dwarf the benefits you'd typically get from card-based points alone. Hilton Honors...
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89-Room Capella Florence Opening 2027
Tl;dr – The buzzy hotel brand will open its first European property in 2027, in the land of…
Frequent Miler
Complete Guide to Sonesta Travel Pass (reduced elite bonuses coming)
Sonesta is a hotel program that tends to fly under the radar for most points and miles folks (including me). It’s been around since the 1930s, but it remained fairly small for several decades. That’s changed in the last ten years or so, and it’s now become one of the...
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June 13 Bonus Offer Highlight: Virgin Australia Velocity – Earn 2x points on hotel stays booked via Hopper
Today's bonus offer highlight is a nice and easy 2x Velocity points for hotel stays booked via Virgin Australia Hotels by Hopper. An ideal way to earn points at non-Velocity partner hotels! Check out all of the new bonuses added today: The post June 13 Bonus Offer Highlight: Virgin Australia Velocity...
One Mile at a Time
American Flight Attendant Justifies Kicking Off “Defiant” Blogger
Recently, I covered an interesting story where travel blogger JT Genter was kicked off an American Airlines flight by a flight attendant, over an overhead bin dispute. Be sure to read that post first, as I won’t recap it all here.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Google’s Faulty AI Overviews Wrongly Blamed Airbus For Fatal Air India Crash: ‘How is This Legal?’
Google’s artificial intelligence system has wrongly blamed European aircraft manufacturer Airbus for the fatal Air India crash on Thursday, which actually involved a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The search engine behemoth has been pushing its AI Overviews onto millions of users in recent months, automatically summarizing news, articles, and other websites...
Sam Chui
Major Flight Disruptions After Middle East Airspace Closure
Air travel across the Middle East has been disrupted after Israel launched a series of missile strikes on Iranian targets on June 13, 2025. This prompted an immediate closure of airspace over Iran, Iraq, Israel, and Jordan, which led to widespread flight cancellations and diversions, affecting thousands of passengers. According...
View from the Wing
Flight Attendant Finds Hidden Camera Still Recording In Her Layover Hotel Bathroom—Colleague Jailed For Planting It
The incident occurred in Singapore, where the 37-year-old flight attendant had placed a mini camera in a bathroom shared by crewmembers. Intending to covertly film his colleague, he entered the bathroom early in the morning and positioned the camera strategically, pointing it toward the toilet area, concealed beneath a towel. Continue...
One Mile at a Time
Regulators Order Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner Inspections
India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has just implemented a new policy for Air India’s Boeing 787 fleet, following yesterday’s tragic crash, which killed hundreds. This seems like a logical enough approach…
Economy Class & Beyond
SkyTeam reopens its refreshed shared lounge in Vancouver, Canada
SkyTeam has been busy in the background and has refreshed its Shared Lounge in Vancouver, Canada. The lounge is open to SkyTeam Elite Plus, First and Business Class passengers.  The fully refurbished lounge features a refreshed modern design, upgraded furniture and an updated layout that introduces dedicated areas for relaxation...
Economondo
Dashing Down to Montréal: An Air Canada Express Dash 8 Q400 Review
Fly with me on a very short hop down the St Lawrence River from Quebec City to Montreal with Air Canada Express
Monkey Miles
Singapore Airlines Spontaneous Escapes: JFK to FRA remains a steal at 56,700
New Singapore Airlines "Spontaneous Escapes" The post Singapore Airlines Spontaneous Escapes: JFK to FRA remains a steal at 56,700 appeared first on Monkey Miles.
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Singapore Airlines Spontaneous Escapes – Save 30% on select KrisFlyer award flights
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer’s famous Spontaneous Escapes have been released for June offering 30% off select award flights. These are the airline’s monthly discounted award flight offers that are only open for booking for the last few weeks of this month for traveling in the next month As is typically the...
One Mile at a Time
Flight Attendant Jailed For Secretly Filming Colleague In Hotel Room Toilet
A flight attendant has been jailed in Singapore for voyeurism, after he secretly placed a camera in the hotel room of a colleague…
View from the Wing
American Airlines Boots ‘Defiant’ Blogger From JFK–London Flight—He Refuses to Release Tapes That Could Clear Him
Here is JT Genter’s response to being called a threat to the flight. Continue reading American Airlines Boots ‘Defiant’ Blogger From JFK–London Flight—He Refuses to Release Tapes That Could Clear Him...
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Miles and Points On Sale — June 13 2025
Sometimes you need an infusion of miles or points to your membership account for whatever reason — perhaps to have enough to redeem for a limited time award as one example — and the best time to purchase or gift miles or points is when they are on sale, as...
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Gift Card Granny: Save 5% + free shipping with code EDAD2025 (profitable)
Gift Card Granny is running a deal that’s profitable before accounting for liquidation fees. Through June 16th, you can get 5% off sitewide + free shipping when using the promo code EDAD2025. If you buy a $500 Visa or MC eGift card, you’ll be getting a $25 discount. The purchase...
Travel Codex
Seabourn Antarctica 33% off. Now just $9,999
Are you ready for an awe inspiring 6 star luxury Antarctica Expedition at a 4 star price? We are talking a trip where you can save nearly 33% on you Seabourn trip. If you are free to travel in December 2025 I have the ultimate Seabourn Expedition special offer for...
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Hyatt Makes a Splash in Anchorage: The Wildbirch Hotel (JdV by Hyatt) Now Open for Reservations
Tl;dr – Hyatt has opened a boutique hotel in Anchorage, Alaska, bringing an upscale option to Alaska’s most…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Urgent Security Alert Issued For Brits Heading To This Popular Holiday Destination
An urgent security alert has been issued for Brits heading to Dubai this summer due to the deteriorating security situation in the Middle East after Israel launched a massive aerial attack on Iran in an attempt to thwart its nuclear weapon programs. On Friday, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office...
Live and Let’s Fly
Flight Attendant Defends Removal of Blogger From American Airlines Flight, But Blogger Pushes Back
Yesterday, I wrote about JT Genter being kicked off an American Airlines flight for moving the bag of a crewmember without permission. Now the flight attendant has purportedly come forward to tell his side of the story and Genter has responded. Flight Attendant Claims JT Genter Refused To Comply Before...
The Points of Life
Shaqtin’ a Fool: How I Almost Drown in Roatan
I’ve done my fair share of daredevil activities (see Wild One). I don’t consider snorkeling to be one of them. It was this dismissal that could have cost me my life. Monday: No Go It was a rainy Monday in Roatan. The sea was angry that day, my friends –...
The Bulkhead Seat
US Airlines Divert Tel Aviv Flights as Israeli Carriers Relocate Their Entire Fleets Abroad
After the terrorist attack on October 7, 2023, US airlines began suspending service to… The post US Airlines Divert Tel Aviv Flights as Israeli Carriers Relocate Their Entire Fleets Abroad appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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All Israeli Airplanes Evacuated from Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport
All Israeli airplanes have been evacuated out of Israel and the airport closed as they await the Iranian response to the Israeli attack. The post All Israeli Airplanes Evacuated from Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport appeared first on Running with Miles.
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Lounge Review: United Club Philadelphia (PHL)
United Club PHL – Location/Access During my recent visit to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), I had the opportunity to check… The post Lounge Review: United Club Philadelphia (PHL) appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Emirates First and La Premiere – How I Booked the Family Redemption
Booking a family trip in Emirates First and La Premiere is no small feat—even for the most seasoned points and… The post Emirates First and La Premiere – How I Booked the Family Redemption appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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First Look: New American Flagship Lounge and Admirals Club PHL
American Airlines will open its brand-new Flagship and Admirals Club lounges in Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) Terminal A-West on May… The post First Look: New American Flagship Lounge and Admirals Club PHL appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Review: Amex Centurion Lounge Philadelphia (PHL)
Introduction and Location Located in Terminal A at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), near Gate A14, the American Express Centurion Lounge… The post Review: Amex Centurion Lounge Philadelphia (PHL) appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Protected: Updated Offers on Amex Aeroplan Reserve and Marriott Bonvoy Cards
There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. The post Protected: Updated Offers on Amex Aeroplan Reserve and Marriott Bonvoy Cards appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Review: Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel
Introduction and booking On my trip to Muscat, I couldn’t pass up the chance to stay at the stunning Al… The post Review: Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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New United Polaris Studio Suites With Caviar Service on 787-9
United Airlines has announced its latest in premium international travel with an elevated interior for its new Boeing 787-9 aircraft.… The post New United Polaris Studio Suites With Caviar Service on 787-9 appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Review: United Club Chicago ORD near C10
United Club Chicago ORD – Location/Access On my recent journey back to Ottawa, Canada, from Las Vegas, I had the… The post Review: United Club Chicago ORD near C10 appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.