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IndiGo goes long haul tomorrow. What to expect?
IndiGo is all set to go long-haul. Here is a curtain raiser on what to expect on their long-haul product, offered via the wet lease of Norse Airways' 787-9 aircraft. The post IndiGo goes long haul tomorrow. What to expect? appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
PointsMath
Buy Air Canada Aeroplan Points with a 30% Discount [1.32¢ or ₹ 1.13/Point]
Air Canada is a member of Star Alliance. Its frequent flyer program, Aeroplan, is one of the best since it has many airline partners, offers stopover for just 5000 points and has a good availability of awards  You can always transfer HDFC Points, Axis Bank Points, HSBC TravelOne Card Miles or SBI Miles Travel Credits...
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Last Day: Buy United Miles with up to 100% Bonus [1.93¢ or ₹1.64/Mile]
United MileagePlus used to be a great frequent flyer program from United Airlines. This airline is also part of Star Alliance, the world’s largest Alliance, with many airline partners. So, this program has many use cases. If you are not interested in purchasing these miles, you can always transfer Axis...
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Opening Early Bird Tickets for the Mileage Mentor MasterClass (Online) in July 2025
The next Mileage Mentor MasterClass is going to be held on July 13, 2025. We look forward to seeing you all there to talk all things miles, points and credit cards. Special pricing is now live. The post Opening Early Bird Tickets for the Mileage Mentor MasterClass (Online) in July...
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Frequent Miler
Which Premium Cards are Keepers?
Ultra-premium credit cards often have great perks like lounge access, elite status accelerators, free nights, companion tickets, etc. The problem is that the annual fees, which can be as high as $795, can be overwhelming. All of these pricey cards are worth getting for their initial welcome bonuses, but they...
Frequent Miler
Capital One launches card-linked offers
Over the past few days, Capital One cardholders have noticed the debut of card-linked offers, found within the Capital One Offers section of their credit card login. Thus far, the offers are pretty slim, but it’s great to see the expansion of card-linked offers into this space. As you can...
Economy Class & Beyond
Mexicana takes delivery of its first Embaer E195-E2
Mexicana –  Mexico’s state-owned carrier – has taken delivery of its first E195-E2 aircraft from Embraer. Mexicana Emberar E195-E2 – Image, Embraer The aircraft was dispatched from Embraer’s headquarters in Brazil, bound for Mexico on June 30th, following a delivery ceremony. They will be used to replace the startup fleet...
Points With a Crew
Hilton Honors American Express Card Review (New Higher Offer)
The American Express Hilton Honors card has an excellent welcome offer and benefits for a card with no annual fee. This is definitely a card to consider adding to ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
AirTrain is Half Price in New York Summer 2025
Starting today, Monday, June 30, 2025, if you will be traveling to or from John F. Kennedy International Airport and plan to visit or leave New York, you are in luck: AirTrain is half price in New York for Summer 2025 through Monday, September 1, 2025 due to ongoing construction...
The Bulkhead Seat
WestJet Adds Interline Agreement With Saudia
WestJet has been adding lots of interline and codeshare agreements recently. Earlier this month,… The post WestJet Adds Interline Agreement With Saudia appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Your Mileage May Vary
No Free Night, Higher Fee—So Why Is the Hilton Surpass Still in My Wallet?
When I wrote about whether or not the World of Hyatt Credit Card was still worth keeping, I mentioned that we’ve been focusing most of our credit card spending on…
Frequent Miler
Virgin Atlantic substantially increases fees on award tickets
Late last week, Thrifty Traveler reported that Virgin Atlantic substantially increased surcharges on their own flights, hiking the charge displayed as “taxes & fees” by 50% or more. There are still opportunities to get a good deal when mileage prices are at their least expensive, but there is no doubt...
ATX Jetsetter
Is Southwest Planning Major Changes to Its Popular Companion Pass?
Southwest Airlines is reportedly considering changes to its popular Companion Pass perk as part of a broader loyalty program change. The post Is Southwest Planning Major Changes to Its Popular Companion Pass? appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
View from the Wing
Huge Passenger Win: American Airlines Finally Restores In-Person Standby at the Gate—Starting Tomorrow
As part of a more customer-centric focus, one of the key things I've been suggesting American should do is reverse this policy. Now the airline shares that all customers will once again be able to be added to standby in-person with an agent. Continue reading Huge Passenger Win: American Airlines...
One Mile at a Time
Miles Meets Jet, And Now I’m Going To Need Four Award Seats
I always like to share life updates on the blog — this is one of those, so if that doesn’t interest you, by all means skip this post (I won’t be offended, I promise!).
Your Mileage May Vary
The 3 Most Common Fourth of July Travel Disruptions
According to AAA, roughly 72.2 million Americans are expected to be traveling at least 50 miles from home during the 4th of July holiday. And the TSA says they’re expecting…
Monkey Miles
A first year Chase Sapphire Reserve triple dip on “The Edit”
One of the benefits of the newly revamped CSR and the brand new CSR for Business is a $500 annual “The Edit” credit broken into 2 semi annual $250 credits. I was recently approved, but sadly haven’t received, the business version of the card. Upon logging into my account, I...
Frequent Miler
Hilton for Business promo: Earn 2k bonus points for each employee you add (limit 10k points)
Update 6/30/25: This promotion was originally scheduled to end on June 28th but has been extended to now end August 1, 2025. Hilton for Business launched a new promotion last week, offering 5,000 bonus points per stay on your next three stays booked through the program, with a limit of...
Live and Let’s Fly
Introduction: A Dark Trip To Germany With A Detour To The City Of Lights
Welcome to my next trip report, a brief series that will recount my autumn trip to Germany and France, with flights on Virgin Atlantic and JetBlue and a nice stay at Hôtel du Louvre in Paris. Autumn Trip To Germany, Switzerland, France On Virgin Atlantic, Eurowings, JetBlue A very dear...
Monkey Miles
Turkish – Fly to 6 continents and get 1 million miles…with a catch
Turkish has jumped on the bandwagon of crazy promotions that require an extensive and creative amount of travel to achieve the bonus. This one is a big fat pass as you have to pass through Istanbul every single time and do so by 10/27/25. You can take a look at...
ATX Jetsetter
Review: Hilton Mall of Istanbul
The Hilton Mall of Istanbul is one of the closest hotels to the new Istanbul Airport, though it is still a 25 minute drive away. The post Review: Hilton Mall of Istanbul appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
How to Safely Use Escalators and Travelators
Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok was the scene of a woman whose leg was forced to be amputated after it was stuck in a moving walkway called a travelator on Thursday, June 29, 2023 — which prompted the question of how to safely use escalators and travelators. Travelators are common...
You Are Travel
More Sun and Fun in the Balearics – Destination by Hyatt Welcomes the Sarena de Muro Resort Mallorca
Tl;dr – Hyatt adds to its expansive footprint on the island of Mallorca, and the Balearic Islands generally.…
Wingtips
Oman Air’s Alliance Era Takes Off Today
Oman Air has officially become a member of the Oneworld alliance today, 30 June 2025, a slight delay… The post Oman Air’s Alliance Era Takes Off Today appeared first on Wingtips.
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Budget Beds, Big Station: Travelodge Joins the Liverpool Street Crew
Budget-hotel bruiser Travelodge is parking its suitcase smack opposite London Liverpool Street, the UK’s busiest rail hub, and… The post Budget Beds, Big Station: Travelodge Joins the Liverpool Street Crew appeared first on Wingtips.
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Most Travelers Never Notice The Amex JFK Lounge’s Secret Room With Premium Bar—Here’s Exactly Where It Is
I'd take the Capital One lounge over this one in a heartbeat. The coffee here is going to be better than in the Chase lounge or Delta Sky Club. It's decent as far as airport lounges go but I wouldn't go out of my way to seek it...
Miles To Memories
Southwest Companion Pass on the Chopping Block?
A recent survey sent to some Southwest customers suggests the Companion Pass might be on the chopping block. The post Southwest Companion Pass on the Chopping Block? appeared first on Miles to Memories.
One Mile at a Time
Amex Gold Card: Ideal For Anyone Who Loves To Eat
American Express Membership Rewards is one of the most popular transferable points currencies, and there’s arguably one best personal card for earning Amex points — the American Express Gold Card (review). In this post, I want to take a closer look at why this card should be in most points collectors’...
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Last Day: Purchase United Mileage Plus miles with up to a 100% Bonus
United MileagePlus is offering up to 100% bonus on the purchase of miles. Here are the details of this time-limited promotion. The post Last Day: Purchase United Mileage Plus miles with up to a 100% Bonus appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
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Review: British Airways A350 Economy [LHR-DEL]
I flew British Airways Premium Economy from Delhi to London and Economy Cabin from London to Delhi on the same aircraft. It also makes a difference if you fly from their hub instead of travelling from other countries. Overall, the experience was good. Basics How did I Book a British...
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Turkish Airlines to offer a million Miles & Smiles miles to anyone who flies to all 6 continents with them
Turkish Airlines new promotion everyone who makes these six trips in four months the opportunity to earn themselves a million miles. Here are the details. The post Turkish Airlines to offer a million Miles & Smiles miles to anyone who flies to all 6 continents with them appeared first on...
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Flash Sale: Buy Aeroplan miles with 30% Discount through July 3, 2025
A new flash sale is offering you the opportunity to purchase Air Canada miles at 1.93 US Cents / INR 1.65. Here are the details. The post Flash Sale: Buy Aeroplan miles with 30% Discount through July 3, 2025 appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
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IndiGo ties up with Kotak Mahindra Bank to launch BluChip co-brand credit cards
IndiGo and Kotak Bank launched the first co-brand credit card for the BluChip Programme. Here is how the whole thing looks, and how it works. The post IndiGo ties up with Kotak Mahindra Bank to launch BluChip co-brand credit cards appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
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Air India 171: Black Box decoding begins in Delhi
The investigation for AI171 has started, at a snail's pace, albeit. Here is how far the investigation has gone so far. The post Air India 171: Black Box decoding begins in Delhi appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
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Deal: IndiGo Stretch for Just INR 9,999
IndiGo is currently offering tickets on the IndiGo stretch for just INR 9,999 and onwards across its domestic Stretch Network. Delhi - Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bangalore and more! Check it out. The post Deal: IndiGo Stretch for Just INR 9,999 appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
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SAS to return to India in June 2026
SAS, the Scandinavian carrier, is planning to launch flights to Mumbai in 2026. The airline will operate five times a week on the route. The post SAS to return to India in June 2026 appeared first on Live From A Lounge.