The Alviator
What Are The Major Airline Alliances? What Does This Mean For Miles And Points?
The concept of alliances is common across the air travel industry. Here's what an alliance means for miles and points in 2025. The post What Are The Major Airline Alliances? What Does This Mean For Miles And Points? appeared first on The Alviator.
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马尔代夫翡叶群岛柏典酒店:马尔代夫新奢顶流!承包你的海岛终极幻想
提起马尔代夫,便会想起印度洋上如珍珠般串联起的白沙滩、澄澈到透明的果冻海、层层递进的蓝调海面,这里是海岛度假的 […]
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芭提雅:解锁海滩、跳岛与人文风情,邂逅海滨不夜城的多元美好
趁着泰国雨季(5-10 月)来临前的舒适时节,不妨奔赴 “东方夏威夷” 芭提雅。这座海滨城市兼具阳光沙滩的慵懒 […]
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凯悦推荐:旺多姆柏悦酒店的时光盛宴,巴黎核心区的艺术奢居
在巴黎的心脏地带,旺多姆广场如一枚璀璨的珠宝镶嵌在塞纳河畔。这里一直是奢华与艺术的代名词 —— 萧邦、卡地亚等 […]
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View from the Wing
U.S. Wants Five Years Of Social Media From Visitors — New Visa Waiver Rules Will Drive Away Tourists And Cut Flights For Americans
The U.S. wants visa waiver visitors to hand over five years of social media plus more personal data just to get an ESTA — and to apply only through a mobile app. That won’t just hassle Europeans and other low-risk travelers, it risks driving them to other destinations, cutting flights,...
You Are Travel
Plane Crash Lands on top of Car on I-95 (Video)
tl;dr – Um, this is just as it sounds. Surprisingly, only minor injuries were reported. Wild video out… The post Plane Crash Lands on top of Car on I-95 (Video) appeared first on You Are Travel.
Your Mileage May Vary
The Countries You Can Visit With Less Than 6 Months On Your Passport
The general rule when traveling internationally is that you need at least 6 months of validity on your passport to be allowed to enter a country. Some countries allow you…
Miles To Memories
Save 35% on inKind Gift Cards at Costco
inKind is one of my favorite apps for savings at restaurants and now you can purchase their gift cards at a 35% discount. The post Save 35% on inKind Gift Cards at Costco appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Live and Let’s Fly
DHS Will Fly Its Own Boeing 737 Fleet To Deport People From The United States
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has quietly taken a big step toward building its own dedicated deportation fleet. With a new contract worth nearly $140 million, DHS will purchase a small fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft that will be used for removal flights, funded by a huge budget increase...
Frequent Miler
Transfer Bilt points to Shangri-La, Preferred Hotels, Marriott, & Wyndham with the right credit card
An astute reader shared an interesting way to indirectly transfer Bilt points to several different hotel programs including Shangri-La Circle, Preferred Hotels, Marriott, and more. To do this, you first transfer your Bilt points to Alaska Airlines. To transfer those Atmos Rewards points on to the eligible airlines, you need...
Points Miles and Bling
beOnd Airlines to Launch Operations in Saudi Arabia
Premium leisure carrier beOnd has formally begun the process of securing an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) in the Kingdom of… The post beOnd Airlines to Launch Operations in Saudi Arabia appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
The Alviator
What Are The Major Airline Alliances? What Does This Mean For Miles And Points?
The concept of alliances is common across the air travel industry. Here's what an alliance means for miles and points in 2025. The post What Are The Major Airline Alliances? What Does This Mean For Miles And Points? appeared first on The Alviator.
One Mile at a Time
Qantas Airbus A380 Loses Part Of Wing On First Flight After Six Year Grounding
Stuff happens, but I can definitely understand how this incident leaves a lot of people feeling uneasy, as reported by 2PAXfly…
Live and Let’s Fly
US May Force Tourists To Hand Over Five Years Of Social Media History To Enter The Country
The United States is considering new requirements that would force millions of foreign visitors to hand over years of personal online activity before being allowed to enter the country. It is part of a broader shift toward heightened screening that makes America feel far less welcoming to travelers. US May...
View from the Wing
New All-Business-Class Airline Lost Its U.S. Partner And Lacks Funding — Still Promises October 2026 Launch
A new all-business-class airline backed by Maldives-based beOnd is still promising an October 2026 U.S. launch, even after its announced U.S. partner shut down and key financing hasn’t been nailed down. They’re talking franchise structures, Saudi and U.S. bases, Hawaii and premium leisure routes – but with ultra-high costs, no...
The Bulkhead Seat
US Plans Mandatory Social Media Screening for Some Tourists as Travel Restrictions Expand
The United States is planning to require social media inspections for foreign tourists as… The post US Plans Mandatory Social Media Screening for Some Tourists as Travel Restrictions Expand appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Monkey Miles
It’s back! Get 40k Amex or Bilt Points to open Sofi bank account ( $500 direct deposit )
A new round of Rakuten bonuses are hitting accounts targeting Direct Deposit for Sofi. My account was targeted with 40k – if you don’t have Rakuten, you can use my link to get $50 after spending $50. If you end up direct depositing more than the $500 needed to trigger...
One Mile at a Time
Lufthansa Group Unveils New Brand Identity, Intended To Signal Unity
Lufthansa Group has just unveiled a new brand identity, which is a visual element of the company’s goal of centralizing management of the individual airline brands, and bringing them all closer together.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Passengers Left On Their Own: DOT Says Airlines Don’t Owe Hotels Or Meals After Mass Aircraft Recalls
Airline passengers, be aware: The Department of Transportation (DOT) has ruled that U.S. airlines do not have to honor their own customer service commitments if a flight is canceled or delayed due to an aircraft recall. The decision comes after airlines pressed the DOT on whether its consumer protection division...
The Bulkhead Seat
Delta SkyMiles® Amex Cardmembers Can Get a Limited-Edition Centennial Backpack for 100 Miles
Delta Air Lines has a limited time offer for Delta SkyMiles® American Express Cardmembers.… The post Delta SkyMiles® Amex Cardmembers Can Get a Limited-Edition Centennial Backpack for 100 Miles appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
View from the Wing
Warning To Instacart Shoppers — The App Is Testing How Much More It Can Charge You For The Same Groceries [Roundup]
Instacart isn’t just marking up groceries — it’s running quiet tests to see how much more it can charge different shoppers for the exact same items, potentially adding up to hundreds of dollars a year. Plus airlines forcing gate checks with empty bins, Austin paying subsidies to Southwest, and American’s...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Save Up to 20% With Marriott Bonvoy
You can save up to 20% with Marriott Bonvoy off of the guest room standard rate when you stay at your choice of participating hotel and resort properties worldwide with its Escapes promotion, which offers exclusive savings every other Thursday through Sunday across select destinations... ...but you must... The post Save Up...
TravelUpdate
Warning! Watch out for your seats when Turkish Airlines have a schedule change
There is a downside when booking airline tickets very far in advance. The chances of a schedule change…
From The Tray Table
12 years later, Four Seasons Costa Rica still impresses — and then some
Editor’s note: The Four Seasons provided the author with a complimentary three-night stay to get an updated look… The post 12 years later, Four Seasons Costa Rica still impresses — and then some appeared first on From the Tray Table.
Travel Points Playbook
Oops! Forgotten Promo Just Earned 30,000 Hyatt Points
Conventional miles and points wisdom is to register for every promotion just in case you end up having… The post Oops! Forgotten Promo Just Earned 30,000 Hyatt Points appeared first on Travel Points Playbook.
Frequent Miler
Kroger.com: Save 5% on gift cards with promo code FESTIVE5; stack with other gift card deals
Kroger.com is currently giving a 5% discount on most gift card brands when using promo code FESTIVE5. That deal can be made even better by stacking it with many other gift card deals running right now. The Deal Save 5% on most eGift cards from Kroger.com when using promo code...
Live and Let’s Fly
American Airlines Will Offer Free Wi-Fi Across Most Of Its Fleet In 2026 (Yay)
American Airlines’ longtime delay in offering free in-flight internet is about to end. Starting January 2026, AAdvantage members will get free high-speed Wi-Fi, sponsored by AT&T, on roughly 90% of the carrier’s fleet. It is a major shift for the airline and one that promises to change the in-flight experience...
Economondo
My Longest Ever Boeing 737-800 Ride: Almaty to Istanbul on SCAT
Reviewing Kazakhstan's SCAT Airlines on a long flight from Almaty to Istanbul
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天台山:藏在浙东的山野秘境,有「中华第一高瀑」和千年古刹
在江浙沪的周末自驾清单里,总有一处地方能同时满足避世与寻趣 —— 它离上海、杭州不过 3 小时车程,藏在宁波、 […]
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中卫沙漠星星酒店:腾格里沙漠深处的星野奇遇,赴一场沙与光的约会
如果你对沙漠的想象还停留在荒芜与孤寂,那宁夏中卫的沙漠星星酒店,会彻底颠覆你的认知。这座藏在腾格里沙漠腹地的野 […]
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洲际 IHG 2026 年 Q1 活动,第二次入住以后可享 2 倍积分
洲际 IHG 2026 年 Q1 活动来的比往年更早一些,上半个月就发布了,IHG 会员注册活动后,在 202 […]
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2025 年淘宝/飞猪双十二活动推荐 一
从昨天开始,淘宝和飞猪的双十二活动就开始了,一直持续到 12 日。这里整理了一些值得关注的商品供大家参考。 一 […]
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Agoda 台湾优惠:12月优惠狂潮,热门住宿享额外8折(2026/1/4前预订)
每年的秋冬季节也算是台湾旅行的好时光,12月在 Agoda 台湾优惠页面预订秋冬季的热门住宿,可享额外8折优惠 […]
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迦努东京:安缦旗下新贵品牌,赴一场铁塔与社交的奢享之约
东京的市中心,向来是全球奢华酒店的竞技场。四季的典雅、柏悦的精致、宝格丽的璀璨,再加上安缦本身的禅意秘境,每一 […]
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胡志明市 3 日漫游:法式浪漫与湄公河风情在西贡撞个满怀
春日出行,想寻一处兼具浪漫氛围与性价比的目的地?胡志明市绝对值得列入清单。这座曾名为 “西贡” 的城市,因小说 […]
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IHG推荐:曼谷素坤逸洲际酒店,解锁天际泳池与爵士微醺
天使之城曼谷早已成为旅行者的心头好 —— 金碧辉煌的大皇宫、震撼人心的郑王庙、有求必应的四面佛,还有逛不完的市 […]