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Buy Marriott Bonvoy points with a 45% bonus, at 0.86 cents per point
Marriott Bonvoy recently dropped their latest promotion to buy Marriott points with up to a 45% bonus. The promotion is… The post Buy Marriott Bonvoy points with a 45% bonus, at 0.86 cents per point appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Review: Emirates Business Class Lounge in Concourse B at DXB
Emirates Business Class Lounge – Introduction During my last trip to Bangkok in November 2024, I enjoyed flying between Dubai… The post Review: Emirates Business Class Lounge in Concourse B at DXB appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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My SAS EuroBonus Million Point Run: Lessons Learned
When I last left you, dear reader, I was back in North America, nearly at the mid-point of my SAS… The post My SAS EuroBonus Million Point Run: Lessons Learned appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Review: Crowne Plaza Salalah Resort impresses with strong status recognition
Crowne Plaza Salalah Resort  – Booking  Choosing where to stay in Salalah, Oman turned out to be a fun dilemma… The post Review: Crowne Plaza Salalah Resort impresses with strong status recognition appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Dear American Airlines Flight Attendants, Barricading Yourselves In The Galley Is Not Providing Premium Service
Earlier I wrote about how American Airlines can be great again in part by offering more consistent and professional service onboard. Here’s a perfect example: flight attendants cannot barricade themselves in the galley after meal service. It’s time for a paradigm change. American Airlines Flight Attendants Barricade Themselves In Galley...
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Miami Airport’s $50M Clean-Up Scandal: Company Responsible Spills Tea [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. Continue reading Miami Airport’s $50M Clean-Up Scandal: Company Responsible Spills Tea [Roundup]...
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More Winter Weather. More Travel Waivers. February 2025 Travel Alert.
More winter weather means more travel waivers February 2025 from airlines due to the latest weather systems that seem to continually impact the northern United States and southern Canada. Consider ensuring that you have alternate travel plans ready to be implemented because of this incessant winter weather. The following statement is...
One Mile at a Time
Nice: Delta Will Serve Taittinger Champagne In Business Class
Delta Air Lines is expected to upgrade its business class champagne in the very near future, which is an exciting development for those premium passengers who enjoy a glass or two of bubbles…
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ICYMI: This Week’s WingTips Takeoff!
Missed the latest aviation gossip, travel hacks, or mile-chasing mischief at Wingtips? No worries—we’ve got your inflight entertainment… The post ICYMI: This Week’s WingTips Takeoff! appeared first on Wingtips.
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Make American Airlines Great Again: A Five-Point Blueprint
American Airlines has finally awakened and realized that it will continue to fall behind Delta Air Lines and United Airlines unless it offers a more premium experience for its passengers. Here’s how it can be done. 5 Ways American Airlines Can Be Great Again While AA was profitable in 2024,...
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Should you buy Wyndham points with a 60% bonus? (Ends Sunday)
Wyndham Rewards currently has a 35% bonus on buying points. Buying Wyndham points can be a great way to book an amazing Vacasa vacation rental at a steep discount. Find out how ...
Point Me to the Plane
A Cafe You Won’t Want To Miss!
So many places, so little time. Here's a cafe that takes you wherever and whenever your travel juices bubble up!
ATX Jetsetter
Weekly Recap: February 15, 2025
Catch up on the latest aviation and travel related news for the week ending February 15, 2025 in the ATX Jetsetter weekly recap. The post Weekly Recap: February 15, 2025 appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
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The Hero Flight Attendant Who Tells It Like It Is
Flight attendants have a tough, TOUGH job. Their most important reason for being there is to tell us what to do and to keep us safe in the event of…
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Hilton Aspire Card Diamond Status: How It Works
The Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card (review) is Hilton’s most premium co-branded credit card, and there are all kinds of reasons to consider picking it up.
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Trapped In Rural Canada: How United Airlines Newark – Dublin Passengers Were Left Stranded For Days Following Medical Divers
United Airlines flight 23 from Newark to Dublin diverted to St. Johns, Newfoundland with a medical emergency on Thursday. Passengers are still stuck there days later, with little hope in sight and no plan to fly out today. Continue reading Trapped In Rural Canada: How United Airlines Newark –...
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Southwest’s Redeye Flights Took Off This Week For the First Time In Its History
As I wrote about back in July 2024, Southwest has added redeye flights. This… The post Southwest’s Redeye Flights Took Off This Week For the First Time In Its History appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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(Update: Some cancellations) $75 Uber credit with CLEAR enrollment
Update 2/15/25: Doctor of Credit is reporting that some members who signed up for this CLEAR promotion are having their memberships cancelled without notice. According to what they’ve written, it sounds like CLEAR is cancelling on people who signed up with a credit card that reimburses the cost of membership,...
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Qantas First Class Breakfast: Then And Now
I shared some highlights from my Qantas flight from Sydney to Los Angeles flight (full review here), but I thought it would be fun here to compare my first Qantas First Class breakfast from 2015 with the breakfast I just enjoyed. The Dependable Qantas First Class Breakfast In 2015,  I...
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Qantas First Class Breakfast: Then And Now
I shared some highlights from my Qantas flight from Sydney to Los Angeles flight (full review here), but I thought it would be fun here to compare my first Qantas First Class breakfast from 2015 with the breakfast I just enjoyed. The Dependable Qantas First Class Breakfast In 2015,  I...
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Inside The American Airlines Premium Pivot: Deep Dive Into The Challenges Ahead And Blueprint For Success
For years I've written that American Airlines has high costs, and can't win with a strategy of aping Spirit and Frontier (despite that having been Isom's focus while President of the airline). Over the past three years they've been focused primarily on costs when they largely have a revenue...
One Mile at a Time
How To Access Delta Sky Clubs: Complete Guide
Every airline has a different approach when it comes to offering lounge access, though Delta is in a whole different league when it comes to discouraging memberships and day passes, and rather focusing on offering lounge access through credit cards. The Atlanta-based airline also has the most restrictive policies in...
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How To Access Delta Sky Clubs: Complete Guide
Every airline has a different approach when it comes to offering lounge access, though Delta is in a whole different league when it comes to discouraging memberships and day passes, and rather focusing on offering lounge access through credit cards. The Atlanta-based airline also has the most restrictive policies in...
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JetBlue Or Breeze: Southwest Airlines Acquisition Speculation Fueled By Flight Attendant Union Leader After Executive Board Meeting
Southwest Airlines flight attendants union board member Chris Click just came out of an executive board meeting and took to social media, fueling speculation that the carrier could be close to announcing a deal to acquire another airline. Continue reading JetBlue Or Breeze: Southwest Airlines Acquisition Speculation Fueled By Flight Attendant...
Travel Points Playbook
One Card, One Trip: New Orleans
In this edition I am looking at a destination that is one of our personal favorites for a long weekend getaway; New Orleans, Louisiana.  Laissez le bon temps rouler (let the good times roll)!
Eye of the Flyer
Order Delta Metal Bag Tags, a Southwest Companion Promotion, First Class Fast Food, and Cruise Questions
If you haven’t been on vacation in a while, perhaps now is a good time to at least read up on some travel-related topics. And maybe look into a certain Southwest Airlines promotion that could save you and a companion a lot of money during the next year. Here’s what we...
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Finding hidden wins, a great hotel award search tool, and more [Week in Review]
Almost 30 years ago, the Sunscreen Song (or really Chicago Tribune columnist Mary Schmich) taught to “accept certain inalienable truths”, among them the fact that “prices will rise”. That is unfortunately just what happened this week for some awards booked through Avianca Lifemiles. Thankfully, the Broadway musical Spamalot subsequently taught me...
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Southwest Airlines Launches Redeye Flights
As of Thursday, February 13, 2025, Southwest Airlines has launched redeye lights. Through 2017, Southwest used a system that had to be reset each night, forcing all flights to land by 11:00 PM PT. Southwest now uses Amadeus and its recently-signed contracts with both pilots and flight attendants now allow...
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Major Aeroplan Changes: Air Canada Expands Dynamic Reward Chart to more Airlines
Air Canada has announced significant updates to its Aeroplan reward chart, set to take effect on March 25, 2025. These… The post Major Aeroplan Changes: Air Canada Expands Dynamic Reward Chart to more Airlines appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Buy Hilton points at 0.5 cents a point, with this 100% bonus promotion
Hilton’s Q1 promotion to buy Hilton points is a 100% bonus on a purchase of 5,000 points or more. The… The post Buy Hilton points at 0.5 cents a point, with this 100% bonus promotion appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Cathay World Elite Mastercard – Up to 40,000 Asia Miles and 15% off flights
Asia Miles is Cathay Pacific’s loyalty program that allows members to earn and redeem miles across the impressive One World… The post Cathay World Elite Mastercard – Up to 40,000 Asia Miles and 15% off flights appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Guide: Discovering the Breathtaking Landscapes of Salalah, Oman
Introduction Salalah, the capital of the Dhofar region and Oman’s second largest city is a hidden gem waiting to be… The post Guide: Discovering the Breathtaking Landscapes of Salalah, Oman appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Increased welcome bonus on RBC ION, and ION+ cards
RBC has updated the welcome bonus offer on  RBC ION and ION+ Visa cards, and the elevated offers are now… The post Increased welcome bonus on RBC ION, and ION+ cards appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Alaska Mileage Plan – Unique Redemptions & Amex MR Transfer Opportunity
The Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan is a valuable rewards program that offers unique flight redemption options through 24 airline partners,… The post Alaska Mileage Plan – Unique Redemptions & Amex MR Transfer Opportunity appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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BMO VIPorter Mastercard suite set to launch in Spring 2025
Porter Airlines, BMO, and Mastercard have announced a new partnership to enhance travel rewards for Canadians. The collaboration will introduce… The post BMO VIPorter Mastercard suite set to launch in Spring 2025 appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Coachella VIP Access – first experience of the iconic music festival
Coachella VIP Access – Introduction and Getting Tickets The USA hosts some incredible music festivals throughout the year, and one of… The post Coachella VIP Access – first experience of the iconic music festival appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.