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Over 24 Airports in North India shut on account of military action
India has shut down its airports in north and west India which are close to the border with Pakistan. Here is how this is affecting flight operations. The post Over 24 Airports in North India shut on account of military action appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
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Travelling to and from Mumbai Airport will get expensive May 16, 2025 onwards
Users of the Mumbai Airport (airlines and passengers) will incur a higher charge in the coming days. Effective May 16, 2025, there will be a higher charge imposed for arrival and departure from Mumbai. The post Travelling to and from Mumbai Airport will get expensive May 16, 2025 onwards appeared...
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Buy Avianca LifeMiles with 160% Bonus Miles [1.27¢ or ₹1.09/Mile]
Avianca is a member of Star Alliance. Its frequent flyer program is excellent for redeeming miles on Star Alliance airlines due to the fewer miles required than other airlines and low taxes. It is one of the valuable airmiles programs. You can transfer HDFC Points to your Avianca Lifemiles account...
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New domestic air travel security in place immediately (including secondary checks) at Indian airports
New security measures across airports in India with immediate effect will mean you should account for more time to get to the plane. Here are the details. The post New domestic air travel security in place immediately (including secondary checks) at Indian airports appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
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Over 24 Airports in North India shut on account of military action
India has shut down its airports in north and west India which are close to the border with Pakistan. Here is how this is affecting flight operations. The post Over 24 Airports in North India shut on account of military action appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
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Travelling to and from Mumbai Airport will get expensive May 16, 2025 onwards
Users of the Mumbai Airport (airlines and passengers) will incur a higher charge in the coming days. Effective May 16, 2025, there will be a higher charge imposed for arrival and departure from Mumbai. The post Travelling to and from Mumbai Airport will get expensive May 16, 2025 onwards appeared...
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American is Considering Eliminating Bread and Butter on Some Long Haul Flights
American Airlines is considering eliminating bread and butter from long haul Economy and Premium Economy meals. The post American is Considering Eliminating Bread and Butter on Some Long Haul Flights appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
TravelUpdate
Visiting Crater Lake National Park in Oregon
Over the years I have seen some astonishing sights in the USA. The Empire State Building is iconic,…
The Bulkhead Seat
Trump Administration Unveils Plan to Modernize Air Traffic Control
The Trump administration shared plans today for the necessary overhaul of the United States… The post Trump Administration Unveils Plan to Modernize Air Traffic Control appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Points With a Crew
Should you sign up for the Capital One Venture or Venture X Card? ($1000 welcome offer ending soon)
The Capital One Venture and Venture X cards are 2 cards that earn super valuable Venture miles. But which of these two powerhouse cards is the best? Let's look at ...
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Crowne Plaza “Bring Your Bestie” Package: Turn Business Trips Into Mini Getaways With a Companion
The Crowne Plaza Bring Your Bestie package allows you to turn business into a mini getaway for stays through Thursday, July 10, 2025 at select Crowne Plaza hotel properties within the United States... ...but you must... The post Crowne Plaza “Bring Your Bestie” Package: Turn Business Trips Into Mini Getaways With a...
Frequent Miler
$100 inKind gift card for $69.99 at Costco.com
Costco is once again offering a $100 inKind gift card for $69.99. This could be a good deal if you have upcoming plans to dine at an inKind restaurant. You can also get 20% back on all food and beverage, though that doesn’t stack with gift cards. How to save...
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JetBlue Walked Away From American—Now American’s Handing Out Executive Platinum To Their Top Flyers
Now that JetBlue is a clear competitor, American is going after their best customers with a limited-time status match offer. Through June 30, American is more generous in the status they’ll offer to TrueBlue members. In fact, Mosaic 3 and 4 members can get Executive Platinum status. Continue reading JetBlue Walked...
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The Bizarre Reason Why You Shouldn’t Put Cheese Through a TSA Scanner
The TSA has a virtual encyclopedia of things you can and can’t bring with you when you go through the security checkpoint. Most things make perfect sense and they’re virtually…
One Mile at a Time
Rosewood Mandarina Opens: New Luxury Resort In Mexico
Fast growing luxury hotel group Rosewood has just opened its newest resort in North America, and it’s in the same development as another very well regarded luxury property.
Frequent Miler
World of Hyatt adds new limit to award gifting
World of Hyatt is arguably the easiest, most generous program when it comes to sharing benefits with others. All awards earned through the Milestone Rewards program, including free nights, suite upgrades, Guest of Honor, and club access, can be transferred to other members with the click of a button. Complete...
Frequent Miler
(Offer Reduced) Rakuten offering up to 30,000 points / $300 on top of up to 100K welcome offer
Update 5/8/25: Although it lasted longer than we were expecting, the 30K/$300 offer to apply for the Sapphire Preferred and Ink Business Unlimited cards has now been reduced to 10K/$100. The Freedom Unlimited is down to 7.5K/$75. ~~~ Shopping portal Rakuten is offering an incredible deal that may last today...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Earn up to 10,000 bonus Aeroplan points on Air Canada flights to Naples, Italy
Air Canada has launched a new flight bonus to coincide with a sale on flights to Naples, Italy! Aeroplan members who register and book flights during this promotion will earn up to 10,000 bonus points. As with all Aeroplan flight bonuses this offer is only valid on new bookings made...
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Trump Administration’s Big Fix For Air Traffic Control Released: More Money Needed, But No Real Reform
There's no question we're dealing with a crumbling system. That's the fault of the FAA (how the system is managed) and Congress (poor funding models, no accountability). We're literally decades behind NavCanada, with nearly 40% of systems "unsustainable" according to the Government Accountability Office. The DOT does a...
Altitude Yes
Trump Administration Unveils Air Traffic Control Overhaul Plans
Transportation Secretary Duffy called for a new, "state-of-the-art" system as airline CEOs applauded the plan. The post Trump Administration Unveils Air Traffic Control Overhaul Plans first appeared on Altitude Yes.
Frequent Miler
Gondola: My go-to hotel award search tool has fixed their email problem
Gondola is a free tool designed to make it easy to find hotels that offer the best value for your points or for cash. In the short time I’ve spent with it, it has already become my go-to tool for hotel trip-planning. I love that it not only shows cents...
Monkey Miles
How I booked Singapore Suites for less than 60k points – the world’s best first class
The newest Singapore Suites have been on my bucket list for a long, long time. I flew the first iteration back in 2017 for my Mom’s Around the World trip, and couldn’t wai to fly the updated Suites. In fact, I was originally going to fly these in 2019, showed...
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Hyatt Loyalists Were Right All Along
It took a while, but I think I’m starting to fall for Hyatt. Not too long ago, I didn’t think we’d ever stay at their hotels. It just wasn’t on…
Miles To Memories
Charles Schwab Platinum Card Offers Elevated Bonus of 125,000 Points
The Platinum Card® from American Express Exclusively for Charles Schwab currently has an elevated bonus of 125,000 points. The post Charles Schwab Platinum Card Offers Elevated Bonus of 125,000 Points appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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Taste Test: Chicago Bagel Breakfast Melt by Jeff Mauro on United Airlines
I’ve been flying United Airlines a lot. I’ve almost requalified for Premier 1K® and… The post Taste Test: Chicago Bagel Breakfast Melt by Jeff Mauro on United Airlines appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Preferred Hotel Group I Prefer: Earn 2x points on all stays Worldwide
Preferred Hotel Group next global systemwide bonus promotion is here, there second of the year so hopefully this will now be a regular occurrence from them. Members of the I Prefer program can earn 2x points on all eligible stays worldwide with this promotion! This works out to 20 points...
Frequent Miler
Book Delta One to Seoul from 110,500 SkyMiles
It can be hard to get good value from your Delta SkyMiles if you want to travel in business class, so much so that we jokingly refer to them as “SkyPennies.” However, there’s currently decent availability in Delta One when flying to Seoul, South Korea in July, August, and early-September....
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Avianca Selects Terminal 6 at JFK For Its Future Operations
Avianca announced today that it will move its operations to the upcoming Terminal 6… The post Avianca Selects Terminal 6 at JFK For Its Future Operations appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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IndiGo to wet lease an additional 2 787-9 aircraft from Norse Atlantic Airways
IndiGo has signed on for two more 787-9 aircraft in its fleet, which will be wet-leased from Norse Atlantic Airways, effective in 2026. This is the first step for them to fly long-haul to Europe and onwards. The post IndiGo to wet lease an additional 2 787-9 aircraft from Norse...
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Emirates clocks record $6.2 billion profit in 2024-25, becoming the most profitable airline in the world
Dubai based Emirates today announced mega profits for the third year in a row. Here are the details of Emirates Airline, the group and other aviation entities based in Dubai. The post Emirates clocks record $6.2 billion profit in 2024-25, becoming the most profitable airline in the world appeared first...
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US Carriers United and American Airlines cancel flights to Delhi on May 6, 2025
American Airlines and United have cancelled their flights on May 6, 2025, due to the situation in North India at the moment. The post US Carriers United and American Airlines cancel flights to Delhi on May 6, 2025 appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
PointsMath
Buy Copa Airlines ConnectMiles with up to 80% Bonus [1.67¢ or ₹ 1.41 Per Point]
Copa Airlines is a member of Star Alliance. Its frequent flyer program is decent for redeeming miles on Star Alliance airlines due to the fewer miles required than other airlines and low taxes. Now you can buy Copa Airlines Connect miles with up to 80% Bonus. Here is everything on...
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IHG 2K or 8K Bonus Points Promotion For Every 2 or 4 Nights
IHG has been one of my favourite hotel loyalty programs, as earning IHG points and status is much easier. Also, they usually honour the status of the elite. If you are an IHG member, you can earn bonus points with the IHG 2K or 8K Bonus Points promotion for every...
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Unlock GHA DISCOVERY Elite Status via Rotana Rewards Status Match
Rotana Rewards is currently offering a status match promotion, which might be your ticket to GHA Discovery's top tier. Here is how. The post Unlock GHA DISCOVERY Elite Status via Rotana Rewards Status Match appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
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IHG’s new Global Promotion: 2,000 points every 2 nights or 8,000 points every 4 nights. Signup now
IHG One has just announced its global promotion for Summer 2025. Here are the details and how to register. The post IHG’s new Global Promotion: 2,000 points every 2 nights or 8,000 points every 4 nights. Signup now appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
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Airports in North India shut on account of military action on May 7, 2025; Airlines cancel flights
India has shut down its airports in north and west India which are close to the border with Pakistan. Here is how this is affecting flight operations. The post Airports in North India shut on account of military action on May 7, 2025; Airlines cancel flights appeared first on Live...