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Aeroplan Status validity has been extended to 13 months
Rejoice, December holiday travellers! Aeroplan has shared that starting this year, Elite Status will now be valid until January 31…
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Marriott Bonvoy and Aeroplan Status Match Opportunity
The Preferred Partnership Program between Marriott Bonvoy and Aeroplan has launched a unique opportunity for members to enjoy status matches…
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Best Promo of 2024 – Who Wants to be a SAS EuroBonus Millionaire?
Oh, what fun! I love it when a loyalty program entices its membership with a high-yield reward challenge. SAS recently…
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Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – Japan Airlines Boeing 787-8 at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week we have a Japan Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport as it awaits its return back to the land of the rising sun and base of Tokyo Narita. Japan Airlines operates a fleet of 23 Boeing...
View from the Wing
‘I’m The President!’ Frontier Passenger Demands Plane Turn Back for Lost Phone, Claims She Owns The World
A Frontier Airlines passenger flying from San Diego to Las Vegas left her cell phone in the gate area. She and everyone else boarded, and the flight pushed back. The woman wanted the captain to return to the gate to assist in getting her phone.
And the...
Miles To Memories
Dropping HHints – This Feature (Sort Of) Clarifies the Hilton Elite F&B Credit
The Hilton Elite Daily Food and Beverage Credit comes with many wrinkles, but this feature offers a small improvement.
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Unlock 250,000 Points In Value: 5 Free Night Awards With New Marriott Business Card
This could be used as the equivalent of 250,000 Marriott points, which I'd estimate at worth $1,500. They're quite flexible, as Marriott allows you to top off free night awards for standard rooms with up to 15,000 additional points per night in order to redeem for the hotel you...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: SO Paris Hotel (Accor)
We tried the fashion-forward design property, SO/Paris Hotel near the Sarbonne and we have definitively found our new home in the city of lights. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. Location For...
One Mile at a Time
My Rough Night In A Japanese “Cabin” Hotel
Duringmy review trip to South Korea and Japan, I had a quick overnight at Tokyo Haneda Airport. I arrived at Terminal 1 at around 10PM, and wanted to be at Terminal 3 at around 5AM the following morning. There’s a ”proper” mega-airport hotel connected directly to Terminal 3, which is...
The Bulkhead Seat
Irate Passenger Claims To Be A Ruler and Own Seven Continents. Why Is She Flying Frontier?
A Frontier Airlines flight departing San Diego International Airport (SAN) for Las Vegas Harry…
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Stolen Miles: American Airlines Requires An FBI Report
My wife found miles were stolen from her American Airlines account; to get them back American Airlines needs a FBI report. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. Another Reward Hacked Account...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Why Do Some Airlines Tell You to Open Your Window Shades For Takeoff and Landing? And Why the United States is Unique
Crew Insider is our series of informative articles that answer some of the most common and less common questions about the aviation industry from the point of view of an industry insider. Our question answerer-in-chief is Mateusz Maszczynski, who has worked in the airline industry for nearly two decades and...
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My Citi AAdvantage Business Card Approval Experience
The Citi / AAdvantage Business World Elite Mastercard (review) is American’s only co-branded business credit card that’s currently open to new applicants. There’s lots of merit to picking up this card, including a great welcome offer.
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Dad Sits In Coach While His Two Daughters Live It Up In First Class—Then He Asks Passengers To Switch Seats
There have been plenty of controversial stories about a husband flying first class while his wife and kids sit in coach. Maybe he got the upgrade, and only one seat was available. Or he was on a business trip and had to be rested, so the company paid...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Tripodon Street in Athens in Greece. Sunday Morning Photograph.
Tripodon Street in Athens in Greece is considered to be the oldest street in the city because a large part of it coincides exactly with the ancient road and maintains the same name. At six meters wide and 800 meters long, it used to be one of the widest streets...
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Amex Offers: Radisson Blu and Cambria Hotels Spend $300 get $100 back
This is the first time that I can remember Amex having an offer that targets Radisson Blu in the USA/Canada. Remember that Choice hotels owns Radisson in the Americas so you’d be earning Choice points alongside ( not Radisson Rewards ). Keep that in mind if you’re looking at staying...
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Delta Plans “Basic” Business Class: Will Premium Unbundling Work?
Over time, we’ve seen the concept of ”basic economy” become pretty widespread, whereby the cheapest economy fares include the fewest perks. The purpose of this is twofold — to expand a carrier’s potential customer base, and to get existing customers to ”buy up” to a higher fare, in order to...
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Widespread Bed Bug Infestation Hits Vegas Icons: Bellagio, Cosmopolitan, Resorts World All Inspected [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.
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Woman Falls Overboard and Dies on MSC Cruise, Computer Takeoff’s Coming, Salmonella Outbreak on Royal Ship, Mandatory Cruise Gratuities Not Going to Crew, EU Delays Biometric Checks and more Travel News!
Here are this week’s travel and cruise headlines and news from around the web and interweb: Woman dies after going overboard from MSC cruise ship Automatic Takeoff Coming to Passenger Jets in 2025 Sparks Debate Among Travelers: ‘Good Idea or Not?’ Outbreak on Royal Caribbean Ship Confirmed From Rare Cause...
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Japan Airlines Cash Upgrades On Domestic Flights: A Great Deal
In a previous installment, I shared my experience flying Japan Airlines’ domestic first class on an Airbus A350-900, from Sapporo to Tokyo. As I hinted at in the post, Japan Airlines has a pretty lucrative cash upgrade program, whereby you can buy upgrades on the day of departure at a...
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Review: Emirates First Class A380 from Dubai (DXB) to Toronto (YYZ)
Emirates First Class A380 – My Trip During a recent trip to the UK, I had the opportunity to experience…
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30% transfer bonus to convert RBC Avion to British Airways Avios
RBC has brought back the popular promotion for Avion Elite members to convert their Avion points to British Airways (BA)…
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Amex Shop Small Canada – Spend $10 Get $5, up to $50 in Statement Credits
I am a few days late for the promotion. On Oct 1, 2024, American Express Canada returned its popular “Shop…
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Expedia Holiday Sale – 25% off or more for members
Expedia and Hotels.com have released a special Holiday Season Sale with significant savings for One Key members and Expedia App…
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Should you convert Marriott Bonvoy points to Aeroplan with 15% bonus
Until October 31, 2024, Marriott Bonvoy® members can transfer their points to Aeroplan and receive a 15% bonus on the…
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New Route: Qatar Airways launches non-stop flights to Toronto YYZ
Good news for North America and even better news for the Canadian points community! Qatar Airways has announced the launch…
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Limited Time: Air Canada Home Away from Home Flight Pass
Air Canada has reintroduced its “Home Away from Home Flight Pass,” offering a flexible solution for travellers who wish to…
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