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Etihad upgrades a couple to The Residence to celebrate 20 million passengers flown in 2025
Etihad made the day of a couple who arrived at the airport thinking they would be slumming it in Economy, only to be upgraded to the Etihad Residence. Now that is making someone's day! The post Etihad upgrades a couple to The Residence to celebrate 20 million passengers flown in 2025...
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Emirates launches new First Class Checkin at Dubai Terminal 3
Emirates has launched a new First Class check-in area at Dubai airport, which is opulent and only for a select audience. Here is why this is an interesting choice. The post Emirates launches new First Class Checkin at Dubai Terminal 3 appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
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Marriott Flash Sale: 20% off for stays at 2900+ Marriott Hotels between July 21 – August 10, 2025 (Book By Sunday)
A new Marriott Flash Sale offers some good discounts on stays at hotels around half the world. Here is how to get in on the sale and get some good deals. The post Marriott Flash Sale: 20% off for stays at 2900+ Marriott Hotels between July 21 – August 10,...
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Flash Sale: British Airways Offering 40% Bonus on Avios Purchases (July 16–23, 2025)
A rare opportunity to acquire British Airways Avios has just emerged, with a 40% Bonus. Here are the details and an analysis if it is useful or not. The post Flash Sale: British Airways Offering 40% Bonus on Avios Purchases (July 16–23, 2025) appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
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Eye of the Flyer
VIDEO: A Delta 767 Engine Caught Fire During Takeoff from LAX on Friday!
For the second time this week, a flight departing Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) experienced an engine fire after takeoff. On Monday, it was a Sun Country 737. Shortly after noon on Friday, the left engine of a Delta Air Lines 767-400 departing LAX caught fire just as the plane...
2PAXfly
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: IPO—What it means for travellers now the airline’s public again
Virgin Australia is officially back on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX). After five years in the private-equity hangar under Bain Capital, the airline took off on the stock market runway on 24 June 2025, in one of the year’s most anticipated floats. But while the headlines were full of share...
Points With a Crew
Chase Ink Business Preferred® vs. Chase Ink Business Cash® – which is better? $750 or 90,000 Points
The Chase Ink Preferred and Chase Ink Cash are two of Chase's business credit cards and they can both be great options to boost your Ultimate Rewards points balance. Deciding which one is best can depend on ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Quit That Loyalty Program Mindset Once and For All.
The term loyalty program was a misnomer in the year 2015, for all intents and purposes; and is even more of a misnomer in 2025. The time is long overdue to quit that loyalty program mindset once and for all. Even exactly ten years after this article was first published, articles...
Frequent Miler
Citi Strata Elite to launch in-branch Sunday with tiered 100K bonus (more juicy details)
After being deluged with Chase Sapphire Reserve and Reserve for Business speculation over the last few weeks, there’s a new topic catching steam in the blogosphere: the prospective launch of the long-awaited Citi Strata Elite card. A source from Citi shared some details with us earlier this week, which Greg...
The Alviator
Review: Eurowings A319 Economy Class (STR-LHR)
A review of a Eurowings flight from Stuttgart to London, including the booking process, seating, and their buy-on-board food selection. The post Review: Eurowings A319 Economy Class (STR-LHR) appeared first on The Alviator.
Frequent Miler
Our next all travel card | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep315 | 7-18-25
In this podcast episode, we’ll talk about how Bilt is going cardless (but with more cards). We’ll see how Etihad is making unfavorable decisions, vying for our Bonvoyed of the year “award”, and we’ll talk about which credit card is the best for all kinds of travel expenses (since the...
Travel With Grant
5 Credit Cards, $1,000 in Annual Fees: Which Retention Offers Did I Receive?
In the first week of July, I faced over $1,000 in credit card annual fees and called each company to inquire about retention offers. Discover the outcomes of my calls and which cards I decided to keep or close. The post 5 Credit Cards, $1,000 in Annual Fees: Which Retention Offers...
One Mile at a Time
My Awful 74-Minute Call With Hyatt’s New Outsourced Call Center
Several weeks ago, I covered how Hyatt laid off most of its US-based customer service agents, instead choosing to outsource these jobs. Well, I just had my first experience with what I have to assume is one of these new phone support agents. After 74 minutes on the phone, I...
Your Mileage May Vary
This Southwest 737-700 Felt Every Bit of Its Age
We recently flew from Aruba (AUA) to Orlando (MCO) on a Southwest 737-700 that had clearly seen some miles—and years. Looking up the tail number (N480WN), we found out this…
Frequent Miler
Chase Bonvoy Boundless: Five Marriott 50K free night certificates offer still available via referral
Update 7/18/25: The public links for this offer are all dead, but it’s still available via referral links (which is what we have on our Best Offers page). Those will almost certainly die soon, so act fast if you missed out. Note that you can refer from another Chase card...
The Bulkhead Seat
Completed for 2026: I Requalified for United Premier 1K® Status Today
I have held Premier 1K® or Global Services status every year since United Airlines… The post Completed for 2026: I Requalified for United Premier 1K® Status Today appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
View from the Wing
LaGuardia’s Chase Sapphire Lounge Is Spectacular—Except For The Rock Hard Salmon Bun And Bland Burger
Order up a cocktail, sit at the bar, in a quiet spot, or by the fireplace. Head to the gameroom with friends. Book a facial using a QR code that's ubiquitous throughout the lounge. And see whether you agree with the majority opinion that the food is...
Frequent Miler
Delta Amex Offer: Spend $500 & Get $100 Back (up to 2 times)
There is a new Delta Amex Offer out that provides some decent savings. The version that I have gives you a $100 statement credit after $500+ in spend (in one or more purchases), AND you can do it twice for a total of $200 in possible credits. There are usually...
Your Mileage May Vary
The Smallest Airport in the United States
A couple of months ago, I wrote about my experience at what was the smallest airport I had ever seen. Upon reading that, one of our readers took the opportunity…
Points With a Crew
Should you buy Wyndham points with a 60% bonus?
Wyndham Rewards currently has a 35% bonus on buying points. Buying Wyndham points can be a great way to book an amazing Vacasa vacation rental at a steep discount. Find out how ...
Miles To Memories
Hyatt Finally Has an Award Calendar That Shows Availability
World of Hyatt has finally made it easier for members to find award availability for their favorite hotels. The post Hyatt Finally Has an Award Calendar That Shows Availability appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Miles For Family
PSA: Transferring Flexible Points Doesn’t Extend Validity of Miles Earned from Bank of America Credit Card
This is an issue  I’ve faced today, so I wanted to write a post in case you are dealing with a similar situation. A few years ago, my husband applied for Bank of America Air France/KLM credit card. It was done mainly for the signup bonus, and I had no...
Live from a Lounge
Etihad upgrades a couple to The Residence to celebrate 20 million passengers flown in 2025
Etihad made the day of a couple who arrived at the airport thinking they would be slumming it in Economy, only to be upgraded to the Etihad Residence. Now that is making someone's day! The post Etihad upgrades a couple to The Residence to celebrate 20 million passengers flown in 2025...
Miles To Memories
Alaska Airlines’ Partnership with Lyft Gets More Rewarding
Alaska Airlines' partnership with Lyft, which launched in 2022, is getting more rewarding. As of July 17, you can now earn more miles for your Lyft rides. The post Alaska Airlines’ Partnership with Lyft Gets More Rewarding appeared first on Miles to Memories.
One Mile at a Time
Will United Overtake Delta? CEO Scott Kirby Gives Strategic Answer
As anyone who follows the US airline industry knows, Delta is the most profitable US carrier, United is the second most profitable US carrier, and everyone else is quite a ways behind.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Wildfires Out of Control in Canada Summer 2025: Travel Alert
Grand Canyon National Park in the United States is not the only place that is currently affected by wildfires that are out of control, as parts of Canada are also being scorched in the summer of 2025. The following travel alert was issued by the United States Embassy and Consulates in...
Altitude Yes
Japan Airlines Receives 10th A350-1000, Paris Route to Be Served Daily by the Aircraft
Following this delivery, the Tokyo to Paris route will exclusively be operated by the A350-1000 beginning on August 27. The post Japan Airlines Receives 10th A350-1000, Paris Route to Be Served Daily by the Aircraft first appeared on Altitude Yes.
The Bulkhead Seat
Will United Airlines Introduce “Basic Business Class” Fares With Stripped-Down Benefits?
Delta Air Lines has been pretty vocal about it offering differentiated premium cabin offerings… The post Will United Airlines Introduce “Basic Business Class” Fares With Stripped-Down Benefits? appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Live from a Lounge
AEGEAN to launch India flights in 2026 with Airbus A321XLRs
AEGEAN, the Greek carrier, is finally expanding its horizon, going for flights to India for the first time with a special subfleet of aircraft for this destination. The post AEGEAN to launch India flights in 2026 with Airbus A321XLRs appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
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What’s in my wallet: Q3 2025?
Here is a look into my portfolio of credit cards, and how I use them, including the cancelled cards this quarter. 2 Additions, One Cancellation. And some reshuffling at how I look at things for now. The post What’s in my wallet: Q3 2025? appeared first on Live From A...
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Flash Sale: Marriott offering 2X points to Bonvoy members for Homes & Villas Stay through September 2025
Marriott's Home-sharing website, Homes and Villas, is offering double points to everyone who books a 2-night stay or longer by July 20, 2025, for stays between now and September 7, 2025. The post Flash Sale: Marriott offering 2X points to Bonvoy members for Homes & Villas Stay through September 2025...
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HSBC launches RuPay Credit Cards
HSBC has launched a couple of new credit cards in India on the RuPay network. This is the first time the bank has issued cards on the RuPay network. The post HSBC launches RuPay Credit Cards appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
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Air India’s will start to restore international network gradually from August 1, 2025
Air India will start the process of resuming the flights it had cancelled earlier on in June 2025, and will resume the full network by September 2025. The post Air India’s will start to restore international network gradually from August 1, 2025 appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
PointsMath
KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes Current Promo Rewards
The latest KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes rewards is here. As always, there are great opportunities to use Krisflyer miles for remarkable destinations. The discount on eligible award flights with KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes is 30%. Check the travel ideas in this blog that you can explore with this month’s KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes....
PointsMath
Buy Air Canada Aeroplan Points with up to 100% Bonuss [1.27¢ or ₹ 1.10/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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Flash Sale: Purchase United Mileage Plus miles with up to a 95% Bonus
United MileagePlus is offering up to 95% bonus on the purchase of miles. Here are the details of this time-limited promotion. The post Flash Sale: Purchase United Mileage Plus miles with up to a 95% Bonus appeared first on Live From A Lounge.