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HOTEL REVIEW: Fairmont Hotel, Vancouver Airport. An indulgence. Oh Canada!
The Oh Canada trip report continues. It’s time to review my first hotel stay on Canadian soil at the Fairmont Hotel, Vancouver Airport, which is located within the airport building. I’ve already covered my First Class check-in and Lounge visit in Sydney, and my Dreamliner flight with Qantas to Vancouver....
Frequent Miler
What’s the best all-around travel credit card?
Is there a best “all-around” travel card? A set-it-and-forget-it stalwart that bonuses most things you might spend on during travel, with protections that make you feel secure that you’ll be covered if something goes awry? This post takes a stab at answering that question. We’ll cover several top cards with...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Fun With Enclaves and Exclaves: Baarle Hertog and Baarle Nassau
As I was going to stop off in Breukelen on my way driving back to Amsterdam after visiting Drielandenpunt — literally translated from Dutch for three land point — which is where the borders of the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium meet, I realized that the towns of Baarle Hertog and...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Delta Air Lines Wins Major Court Victory as DOT’s Aeromexico Antitrust Order Is Vacated
What to Know A federal appeals court has vacated the Department of Transportation’s order stripping Delta and Aeromexico of antitrust immunity, ruling the department’s reasoning was “arbitrary and capricious.” In This Article Why the dispute traces back to a fight between the US and Mexican governments over slots at Mexico...
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Bilt partners with Equinox: Use Bilt Cash for spa services, classes, or personal training
Yesterday, Bilt Rewards announced a new partnership with Equinox, a nationwide gym chain that offers personal training, fitness classes, and even spa services. Points and miles folks will likely be somewhat familiar with Equinox, as the American Express Platinum Card® offers “up to $300 in statement credits each year when...
Travel Codex
Alaska Bets Big on Europe With Athens and Paris Service from Seattle
Alaska Airlines is doubling down on its international ambitions and European expansion. Just months after launching Alaska Airlines first ever long-haul service to Europe including new destinations Rome, London, Reykjavik the Seattle-based carrier has announced Athens and Paris for summer 2027. The additions further cement Seattle as Alaska’s global gateway...
One Mile at a Time
InKind Referral Code: Get $25 Off Your First Meal With My Favorite Dining App
Looking for an InKind referral code? New InKind users can get $25 off their first dining experience of $50 or more when they sign up through a referral link. Through August 31, 2026, there’s also a limited time referral promotion, where the person making the referral can earn $50 off...
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Rakuten offering up to $100 / 10K Bilt points for two Chase business cards
For several months, Rakuten has offered rewards after you apply through Rakuten’s link and are approved for the Chase Freedom Unlimited® card and the Ink Business Unlimited®. Today, they added another card: the Ink Business Cash®. The current rate for Freedom Unlimited is back to “up to” $25 cashback or...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Top 5 Flight Bonus Miles and Points Offers for August 2026
Here are our Top 5 Flight Bonus Mile/Point Offers for this month. This post is of course for bonuses for flying this month however many of these offers go beyond so don’t count them out for flights you need to book past this month. If none of the offers listed...
View from the Wing
Delta Will Use AI To Cut Jobs And Set A Different Ticket Price For Every Passenger—CEO Says Profits Could Rise 50%
Delta CEO Ed Bastian says artificial intelligence could increase profits 50%. The airline’s plans point toward fewer office jobs, automated decisions and different fares for individual passengers.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Best Western: Receive a $20 bonus card for every $100 in BW Travel Cards purchased
Best Western has brought back their bonus for purchasing their Best Western Travel/Gift Cards! During this promotion when you buy a $100 gift card they will give you a $20 bonus card to use. You can buy up to $500 worth of gift cards with this promotion to receive up...
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Leading Hotels of the World points sale: Get up to 100% bonus
Leading Hotels of the World is running another points sale, this time giving a bonus of up to 100%. That drops the price to as low as 6 cents per point, which may sound expensive, but you can get better value when redeeming the points. Best points-bookable hotels in the...
One Mile at a Time
Why Don’t Airlines Offer Free Upgrades To Empty Seats To Generate Goodwill?
Every so often I see a frequent flyer express frustration online about not receiving a free upgrade to an empty premium seat. Some airlines have published complimentary upgrade programs, but I’m referring to situations where an upgrade isn’t a perk of elite status.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Air France KLM Flying Blue: Earn 10,000 bonus miles on economy class flights out of the U.S.
Earn 10,000 bonus Flying Blue Miles when you fly in economy class on Air France or KLM from the U.S. to any destination worldwide served by the airlines. Book by Aug 31 for travel until Jan 31, 27. Book your tickets online at Airfrance.com or KLM.com There is no registration...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Hilton Price Match Guarantee Requires Reservations Booked First
The Price Match Guarantee with Hilton requires that reservations at a hotel or resort property that is part of the Hilton portfolio of brands are booked first before starting the process within 24 hours of booking the reservation.
According to the official Internet web site of the Price Match Guarantee of...
