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400 QUALIFYING POINTS: Austrian A320neo Business Wien – Dubai (Return): 700 Euro
Mit der Austrian Business von Wien nach Dubai … Austrian macht auf Eurowings und fliegt testweise von Dezember bis März mit einem A320neo nach Dubai. Wie bei Eurowings bietet man eine Europa-Business mit einem blockierten Mittelsitz. Nicht so ganz bequem, aber vom Status-Points Standpunkt eine ganz interessante Geschichte. „Begrenzte Testphase: Der „Dubai...
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Austrian Airlines fliegt im Winter mit Airbus A320neo nach Dubai
Nach mehreren Jahren Pause bietet Austrian Airlines in diesem Winter wieder eine Verbindung von Wien nach Dubai an, jedoch erstmals mit einem Airbus A320neo. Ab 1. Dezember 2025 geht es fünf Mal pro Woche mit einem A320neo von der österreichischen Hauptstadt in die Golfmeteropole, erstmal nur als Testphase. Möglich wird das...
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25% BONUS beim Transfer von Shell ClubSmart Punkten zu Miles and More
Erhöhter Wechselkurs von Shell ClubSmart Punkten zu Miles and More … CubSmart ist eine Möglichkeit beim Tanken Miles and More Meilen zu sammeln. Im September gibt es wie wieder einen 25% Transfer-Bonus! Die Bedingungen: „Dieses Angebot gilt nur in Deutschland und ist gültig im Aktionszeitraum vom 01. bis zum 30.09.2025.Miles & More Teilnehmer:innen...
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Jetzt die Amex Gold Rosé Card mit 55.000 Punkte Willkommensbonus beantragen
Eine der besten Einsteigerkarten zum Sammeln von Meilen und Punkten ist mit einem großartigen Angebot zurück. Derzeit gibt es die Amex Gold Card und Gold Rosé Card mit einem erhöhten Willkommensbonus. So profitieren Neuantragsteller der Gold Rosé Card aktuell von einem satten Willkommensbonus von 55.000 Membership Rewards® Punkten, nachdem sie den Mindestumsatz...
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Chase and IHG Launch New Elevated Offers on All Three Credit Cards
New Elevated Offers on Chase IHG Cards Starting today for a limited time, Chase IHG One Rewards Credit Cards are launching welcome offers for new Premier, Traveler and Premier Business cardmembers. These new offers will expire on October 22, 2025, but as of now they are not yet available through referral...
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Alaska Lounge & Atmos Rewards Elevated Bar Program Unveiled
We recently saw the launch of the Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® Credit Card (review), which is incredibly compelling. There are many perks to the card, and one of those is access to an elevated bar program in Alaska Lounges.While hardly one of the primary reasons to consider applying for the card,...
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Kickstarter – Nomad Box: All-In-One Picnic Basket, Backpack, Cooler (Back By Friday)
9/4 – Reposting as the last day to back this project is Friday, September 5th I often see interesting travel related products that I think you guys might be interested in.  We’ve talked recently we talked about Gravel Toiletry Bags and blankets, the Evolutionary travel backpack, the RetraStrap luggage strap and...
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United Airlines 15 New Routes In Case “Spirit Suddenly Goes Out Of Business…”
United Airlines is beefing up its winter schedule, adding a number of new routes and frequencies beginning January 6, 2026. But what’s catching the most attention isn’t just the added flights, it’s the shade United threw at Spirit Airlines when announcing them. United Airlines Expands Winter Schedule, Throws Shade At Spirit...
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JetBlue Becomes the First Airline for Amazon’s Project Kuiper
JetBlue is pushing forward with its FlyFi project, with the announcement that it is the first airline in the world to sign on with Amazon’s Project Kuiper. Project Kuiper is a Low Earth Orbit satellite broadband network. It is akin to the OneWeb network and SpaceX’s Starlink network. It will be branded...
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United Will Resume Flights to Tel Aviv From Both Chicago and Washington DC
United Airlines announced today that it will be resuming service between both Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) on November 1st and 2nd, respectively. United Airlines resumed flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) as of the week...
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What Happens If You Cancel a Hotel Reservation at the Last Minute
When it comes to travel, one thing you can always count on is that unforeseen circumstances will eventually disrupt your plans. Whether it’s due to unexpected events, weather, or personal reasons, there may come a time when you need to cancel your travel arrangements. Even if you haven’t made any...
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JetBlue Picks Amazon’s Project Kuiper for Faster, Free Wi-Fi
JetBlue Picks Amazon’s Project Kuiper for Faster, Free Wi-Fi JetBlue revealed today a new partnership with Amazon that will bring even faster and more reliable connectivity to its onboard Wi-Fi known as Fly-Fi. JetBlue is the first airline with plans to bring Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellite internet network to its commercial airline...
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San Francisco Rewards Public Housing Squatters With $5,000 Airbnb Gift Cards—So They Can Squat In Private Homes Instead. Now They’re Demanding Even More.
The San Francisco Housing Authority is offering people $5,000 Airbnb gift cards to leave public housing and squat in private homes instead. The San Francisco Housing Authority wants to evict dozens of people squatting in public housing planned for demolition. But it’s almost impossible to do that in...
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Cathay Pacific’s Aria Suite: My First Impressions
Hello from Hong Kong! I’m fresh off a flight from London to Hong Kong in Cathay Pacific’s new Aria Suite, which is how they’ve branded their new business class seat. After introducing this product in 2023, Cathay Pacific started flying the Aria Suite last year, and currently flies it to...
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China Southern Selling Boeing 787 Fleet In Online Auction: Any Takers?
If you’re in the market for some pre-enjoyed Dreamliners, this auction is for you, as reported by FlightGlobal…China Southern wants to dump fleet of 10 Boeing 787-8sChina’s largest airline, China Southern, has a massive fleet of nearly 700 jets. For quite some time, the airline has been trying to sell...
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Hyatt promo: Earn up to 20K bonus points on stays at Hyatt Regency properties in the US
World of Hyatt launched a new promotion the other day, awarding double points on stays in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. In that post, I lamented the fact that while this was good for people booking stays in those regions, it was disappointing that it wasn’t valid for stays...
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Southwest is Introducing Free Wi-Fi for Rapid Rewards Members
While this doesn’t come as much of a surprise, Southwest Airlines is introducing free Wi-Fi for Rapid Rewards members in partnership with T-Mobile. Southwest Introduces Free Wi-Fi Onboard Southwest Airlines announced today that, in partnership with T-Mobile, it will introduce free Wi-Fi onboard for Rapid Rewards members. The partnership goes into...
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Austrian Airlines to test “Dubai Deal” – a “lean” experiance to Dubai
It seems that Austrian Airlines is trying new ways to deploy its fleet, with it planning to send an Airbus A320neo to Dubai, whilst offering discounted seating. So what’s the catch? Let’s dive in. Between December 2025 through March 2026, Austrian Airlines will test a new product: the “Dubai Deal.” The service...
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JetBlue Selects Amazon’s Project Kuiper for Inflight Wi-Fi
JetBlue announced today that it is becoming the first airline in the world to sign on with Amazon’s Project Kuiper as its onboard Wi-Fi provider. The advanced, low-orbit satellite network is expected to bring faster and more reliable speeds to the carrier’s onboard Wi-Fi offering, known as Fly-Fi. Project Kuiper...
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Idiotic American Airlines Passenger Tells Flight Attendant To “Shut Up” During Safety Briefing, Forcing Plane To Return To Gate
A passenger who rudely defied flight attendant instructions and constantly interrupted the safety video was booted from his American Airlines flight. Who tells a flight attendant to “shut up” while she is performing the safety briefing? Passenger Tells Flight Attendant To “Shut Up” During Safety Demo, Forcing American Airlines Plane Returns...
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Southwest Becomes Largest US Airline to Offer Free WiFi Across Entire Fleet
Southwest Airlines will launch free in-flight Wi-Fi for all passengers signed up to its Rapid Rewards frequent flyer program, beginning October 24, thanks to a sponsorship deal with T-Mobile, the Dallas-based carrier announced on Thursday. The deal makes Southwest the largest domestic carrier in the United States to offer free Wi-Fi...
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Southwest Airlines Plans Free Wi-Fi For Rapid Rewards Members!
Southwest Airlines has just announced plans to permanently offer free Wi-Fi, which sure is an exciting development. However, there’s a bit of a catch. Southwest will offer free Wi-Fi as of October 24, 2025 As of October 24, 2025, Southwest Airlines will begin offering unlimited free Wi-Fi for all Rapid Rewards members,...
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W New York – Union Square Unveils $100 Million Transformation
W Hotels, has officially unveiled the impressive renovation of the W New York – Union Square. This transformation cost $100 million and will serve as a template for the design in other W Hotels. The historic 256-room landmark needed a change and its renovation sets it up for a new...
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Cool/Ouch: Alaska Airlines Plans Iceland Flights With Boeing 737 MAX
Alaska Air Group is undergoing a major transformation, turning Seattle-Tacoma into a global hub, with plans to launch a dozen long haul routes by 2030. So far, the airline has added Tokyo Narita (NRT) flights, with Seoul Incheon (ICN) flights launching shortly, and London Heathrow (LHR) flights and Rome (FCO) flights...
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Southwest and T-Mobile Announce Free Unlimited Inflight Wi-Fi for Rapid Rewards® Members
Southwest Airlines and T-Mobile announced today that they will deliver free, unlimited inflight Wi-Fi to all Southwest Rapid Rewards® members starting on October 24th. The collaboration marks the first time the two brands have teamed up to keep travelers connected from takeoff to landing on a complimentary basis. With a fleet...
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The Worst CEO Legacy In Airline History: Doug Parker’s Promise That Collapsed Into Bailouts, Furloughs, and Shattered Passenger Experience
McKinsey hosted former American Airlines Chairman and CEO Doug Parker for a podcast on “leadership lessons” and maybe it just tells you all you need to know about the pablum that comes out of an increasingly irrelevant McKinsey in the AI era but I found it interesting because of the...
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Two Nights on Miyajima Island
This is a continuation of my Japan/China trip report. See also Back from China and Japan Trip! 5 Takeaways, Worth it: JAL Premium Economy Award Seats, Better Than Expected: AA Premium Economy Shanghai PVG to DFW, Hits and Misses from our day at Tokyo DisneySea, Take this Line and Shove...
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DLD 550: Chapter 22 – A New Hope
Spirit Airlines is back in bankruptcy court, once again planning a restructuring in hopes of finding profitability. Can it shrink to success?? Also in this episode: Korean’s Boeing “Order” Qantas plans more A321XLRs Brussels Airlines A320neo boost BUR New Terminal Southwest to SXM For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content, including: Lufthansa finally gets the Allegris...
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HOT: 55.000 Membership Rewards Punkte mit der neuen American Express Gold Card Rosé
American Express mit einer neuen Kreditkarte … UPDATE: American Express hat den Willkommensbonus erhöht und den Mindestumsatz für den Willkommensbonus verringert! American Express® hat die Gold Card überarbeitet. Die neue Karte in Gold oder Rosé ist nun aus Metall und hat zusätzliche Benefits. Man hat auch den Willkommensbonus für die private Gold Card hochgedreht. Neukunden...
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Flüge in die USA ab nur 18.500 Meilen buchen: Die Highlights der Flying Blue Promo Prämien im September
Bei der Buchung vergünstigter Reisen stehen zahlreiche Möglichkeiten zur Verfügung, die vom kostenpflichtigen Ticketverkauf bis hin zu Einlöseaktionen reichen. Eines der zuverlässigsten Angebote sind jedoch die monatlichen Promo-Prämien von Air France-KLM Flying Blue. Diese monatlichen Rabatte veröffentlicht Flying Blue auf ihrer Website, dabei sind Flüge zu ausgewählten Zielen während eines bestimmten Reisezeitraums für weniger Meilen buchbar. In...
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HOT: 200.000 Membership Rewards Punkte mit der American Express Business Platinum Card
Hoher Willkommensbonus bei der American Express Business Platinum Card … UPDATE: Promo läuft mit 30.06. aus! American Express® hat aktuell eines der attraktivsten Willkommensangebote für die Business Platinum Card aufgelegt. Neue Karteninhaber können sich beeindruckende 200.000 Membership Rewards® Punkte sichern. Ein so hoher Bonus ist im deutschsprachigen Raum eine Seltenheit und eher...
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Doppelte Punkte bei World of Hyatt Europa, Afrika und Middle East
World of Hyatt mit einer Promo für Europa, Afrika und Middle East … World of Hyatt eine nette größere Promotion für den Herbst aufgelegt. In Europa, Afrika und Middle East sammelt man doppelte Punkte. Registrierung erforderlich! Bedingungen: „You must be a member of World of Hyatt in good standing and register for the...
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So läuft der Umstieg auf die Miles and More Kreditkarten der Deutschen Bank
Die neue Miles and More Kreditkarten kommen … Miles and More wechselt mit den Kreditkarten gerade von DKB zur Deutschen Bank. Es gibt jetzt schon einen genauen Ablauf wie man sich die Umstellung so vorstellt. „Die neue Lufthansa Miles & More Credit Card wird künftig von der Deutschen Bank herausgegeben und löst...
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In diesen 42 neuen World of Hyatt Hotels kannst du 500 Bonuspunkte sammeln
Wusstest du, dass Hyatt eine dauerhafte Promotion bietet, bei der du 500 Bonuspunkten sammeln kannst, indem du ganz einfach in den neusten Hotels des World of Hyatt Portfolios übernachtest? Dabei verlangt Hyatt für diese Promotion nicht einmal eine Registrierung, sodass du vielleicht diesen Bonus in der Vergangenheit bereits erhalten hast,...
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Jetzt die Amex Business Platinum mit 200.000 Punkte Rekordbonus beantragen
Solltest du darüber nachdenken, die American Express® Business Platinum Card zu beantragen, könnte jetzt der richtige Zeitpunkt sein. Die Amex Business Platinum Card bietet aktuell nämlich einen Wilkommensbonus von 200.000 Membership Rewards® Punkten – bei reduziertem Mindestumsatz. Das ist der höchste Willkommensbonus aller Zeiten für die American Express Business Platinum, gleichzeitig wurde...
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Diese beliebten American Express Card sind mit einem erhöhten Willkommensbonus und reduziertem Mindestumsatz verfügbar
Für den passenden Punkte-Push im Herbst sind zwei der beliebtesten American Express Karten mit einem erhöhten Willkommensbonus und reduzierten Willkommensbonus verfügbar. Das ist eine wunderbare Gelegenheit, um das Spiel mit Meilen und Punkten zu beginnen oder deinem Membership Rewards Konto zusätzliche Punkte hinzuzufügen. Abonniere unseren Newsletter und erhalte so immer die neusten Infos...