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Emirates Lounges Get Major Upgrade with New Lounge Concept
After rolling out new amenity kits, Emirates has now announced a next-generation lounge concept. Amid all the nice-sounding words about…
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[INTERVIEW] Pharmasave Partnership with Blue Rewards
Some companies decided to discontinue their parntnership with Blue Rewards, but some chose to continue. So today, we get one of those perspectives with Ivan Guillen, Chief Executive Officer of Pharmasave who will share with us their rational for their continued partnership as Air Miles during their transition to Blue...
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Aeroplan Partners with Club Avolta to Reward Airport Spending
Most travellers don’t think twice about buying a snack, a bottle of water, or a last-minute travel essential at the…
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Everything You Need to Know About Aeroplan Family Sharing
Aeroplan is undoubtedly the most popular frequent flyer program for Canadians, and its Family Sharing feature is one of the…
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Buy Hyatt points with 20% bonus
Hyatt is offering a bonus on points if you buy points for the next few weeks. But does it make sense to purchase Hyatt points?
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The Sad Ending To One Of Travel’s Most Iconic Partnerships
There are certain brands where you just expect their commercials to be a certain way. Progressive has Flo & Friends. Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes has Tony the Tiger. Michelin’s got The…
Frequent Miler
Delta Vacations Amex Offer: Get $200 back when spending $1K+
Update 7/1/26: This Amex Offer has been extended through July 14, 2026. There are also a couple of new Delta Vacations promotions that can save you additional money on bookings. Regular SkyMiles members can save up to $200 when using promo code SMSUMMER26, while those with elite status in the...
Miles To Memories
Use Paze Promo for Charity, Donate $10 to St. Jude
Domino’s allows customers to add a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital during checkout. That donation shows Paze as a checkout option.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Marriott Bonvoy + United MileagePlus reciprocal bonus offer: Earn extra points & miles on flights and stays
Summer 2026 sees the return of Marriott and United’s dual bonus points and miles promotion. The offer provides bonus Bonvoy Points on United flights and conversely, bonus MileagePlus miles on Marriott stays for elite members* in both programs who are registered and linked for the United Marriott preferred partnership. These...
Frequent Miler
Get a 20% bonus transferring Amex Membership Rewards to Hilton Honors
In addition to the 30% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic, American Express launched a 20% bonus today when transferring Membership Rewards points to your Hilton Honors account. The Deal Get a 20% bonus when transferring American Membership Rewards points to Hilton Honors. Key Terms Expires July 14, 2026. Quick Thoughts...
Live and Let’s Fly
Lufthansa Told Woman Her Gym Outfit Was Too “Naked” To Board
A fitness influencer says she was stopped from boarding a Lufthansa Group flight because her outfit was deemed too revealing. I live in Los Angeles, so perhaps I have simply become immune to skimpy clothing, but the only problem I see is one of hygiene. Lufthansa Told Passenger She Was...
The Bulkhead Seat
British Airways Celebrates 80 Years of US Flights and Plans Lounge Investment
British Airways is marking 80 years of transatlantic service this July by celebrating the…
View from the Wing
The Amex Black Card Gets A New $1,000 Dining Credit, But This Luxury Feels Like A Spreadsheet
American Express has added a new $1,000 annual Resy dining credit to the Centurion Card, giving Black Card members a larger version of the restaurant benefit now offered on Platinum. But even on a $5,000-a-year prestige card with a $10,000 initiation fee, Amex still requires enrollment and quarterly credit management,...
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Discover’s Q3 5% Categories Are Live – And Airfare Is Finally Included
Discover’s latest 5% Cashback Bonus categories are now live, and Q3 2026 brings one of the most interesting combinations we’ve seen in years: Gas Stations, Transportation and Drug Stores. While…
Miles To Memories
Rove Adds Frontier Airlines as New Transfer Partner, Launches 25% Transfer Bonus
Rove has announced a new airline transfer partner, allowing members to transfer Rove Miles to Frontier Miles at a 1:1 ratio.
View from the Wing
Marriott’s $95 Card Is Offering 125,000 Points, A Free Night And $100 Back On Airfare
The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card has a new limited-time offer that is unusually strong for a $95 hotel card: up to 125,000 points, a free night worth up to 50,000 points, and up to $100 back on airline purchases. It is a card worth getting for the bonus—and, because of...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Szalonej Środy With LOT Polish Airlines Means Crazy Wednesday Sale
LOT Polish Airlines has a promotion that occurs on many Wednesdays because Szalonej Środy translates from Polish into English as Crazy Wednesday, which is in effect only on Wednesdays — typically for the Polish market, as airports in Poland are usually the origination airports of the deals. As today...
Points Miles and Bling
Emirates Lounges Get Major Upgrade with New Lounge Concept
After rolling out new amenity kits, Emirates has now announced a next-generation lounge concept. Amid all the nice-sounding words about…
Frequent Miler
Flying Blue Promo Rewards for July 2026: 25% off awards to/from Europe in economy, premium economy, & business class
It’s a new month which means a new batch of Flying Blue Promo Rewards have been released. As always, you’ll get a 25% discount on standard award pricing between a range of US cities and all of Europe for flights through the end of the year. In addition to many...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Germany’s Next Top Model is a Flight Attendant for a Budget Carrier, but She’s Already Secured Her First Magazine Front Cover… The On Board Airline Magazine
The newly crowned winner of Germany’s Next Top Model has been revealed to be a flight attendant for Eurowings, the low-cost subsidiary of German flag carrier Lufthansa. And she’s already secured her first cover girl photoshoot… for the airline’s in-house on-board magazine. Germany’s Next Top Model, based on America’s Next...
Traveling For Miles
Save $250 on Delta bookings made through Amex Travel [Targeted – Platinum & Centurion]
It's the start of a new month so a number of new Amex offers have dropped and one is offering targeted cardholders a $250 statement in exchange for Delta bookings made through Amex Travel. The catch here is that it looks like the offer is being targeted to Platinum and...
Miles To Memories
Rakuten 2026 Big Deal Reveal, Increased Earning Rates at Popular Merchants
Rakuten has announced its 2026 Big Deal Reveal promotion with boosted Cash Back at popular merchants.
The Bulkhead Seat
Promo: Marriott Bonvoy® and United Bring Back Promotion That Earns Both Points and Miles
Marriott Bonvoy® and United Airlines have revived a popular joint promotion that gives eligible…
One Mile at a Time
American Airlines Adds Chicago To Tokyo Narita Route: Cool But Sort Of Boring
American Airlines has revealed plans to launch a new daily flight between Chicago and Tokyo, which is a route resumption, and also represents American’s return of Asia flying out of Chicago. I’m delighted to see American adding new long haul service, though this is also about as boring as it...
Frequent Miler
Get a 30% bonus transferring Amex Membership Rewards to Virgin Atlantic
American Express launched a couple of new transfer bonuses last week, but then promptly pulled them as they were released prematurely. Those two bonuses are now officially live. The better of the two is a 30% bonus when transferring Membership Rewards points to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The Deal American...
Points With a Crew
Chase Freedom Q3 2026 5% Bonus Categories (Time To Spend!)
Finally, it's time to activate your Chase Freedom Q3 2026 Bonus categories, and there are some good ones. You must activate before earning 5% cash back and ...
Live and Let’s Fly
American Airlines Adds 3 New Chicago Routes, Including Return To Tokyo
American Airlines is adding three routes from Chicago O’Hare, including a return to Tokyo Narita after a seven year pause. American Airlines Returns To Chicago–Tokyo With 787-9 Narita Flight American Airlines is adding three new routes from Chicago O’Hare, including a long-awaited return to Tokyo Narita. The new routes were...
Point Me to the Plane
Tombs, Trees, and Petra, Oh My!
Feeling ancient? Dwelling on the past too much? Then you'll be fascinated by a few sites and ancient virtual tours I’ve taken.
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Canada Streamlines International-to-International Connections
Canada airport transit is getting a little easier, as the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has permanently streamlined the process…
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Review: Amex Centurion Lounge LAX
 On an Air Canada flight from LAX back to YYZ, I visited the Amex Centurion Lounge at Tom Bradley International…
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How Do You Split Travel Expenses When Using Points?
Travelling with points becomes surprisingly complicated once friends and family enter the picture. Unless you only travel solo, there’s definitely…
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The Risks and Rewards of Hidden City Ticketing
Hidden city ticketing, or skiplagging, is the practice of booking a ticket to one destination and getting off at a…
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Universal Orlando Resort Guide: Best Ways to Save on Tickets, Hotels & Express Passes
Earlier, I broke down how Canadians can save money at Walt Disney World, from discounted park tickets to smarter hotel…
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Emirates Refreshes First and Business Class Bulgari Amenity Kits
Emirates has rolled out an update to Business and First Class amenity kits this Spring/Summer 2026. Every couple of years,…
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Five Days in São Paulo: First Impressions from a First-Timer
I recently spent five days in São Paulo, which was my first time in Brazil, and my first time anywhere…
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Churning, Retention, and the Credit Card Industry’s Blind Spot
Few topics generate more debate within the credit card industry than “churning.” Banks oppose it. Publishers and influencers are frequently…