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Marriott Flash Sale: 20% off for stays at 2700+ Marriott Hotels between June 23 – July 13, 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 2700+ Marriott Hotels between June 23 – July 13,...
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Air India Cancels Select Dreamliner Flights Amid Boeing 787 Safety Review
Air India has cancelled over a dozen flights on the back of the ongoing review of their 787 fleet. The airline aims to get back on track in the next few days. The post Air India Cancels Select Dreamliner Flights Amid Boeing 787 Safety Review appeared first on Live From...
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Boeing Commercial Airplanes Boss Stephanie Pope visits Air India Headquarters
Air India HQ has seen a steady stream of high profile visitors since the past days, to greive the death of those who passed away in the deadly crash of AI171 a few days ago. The post Boeing Commercial Airplanes Boss Stephanie Pope visits Air India Headquarters appeared first on...
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Paris Airshow Day 1: LOT Polish, Riyadh Air and All Nippon Airlines place major orders with Airbus
Quite a few orders at the first day of the Paris Airshow 2025, but not the avalanche we are used to seeing in the past. Here are the orders, recapped. The post Paris Airshow Day 1: LOT Polish, Riyadh Air and All Nippon Airlines place major orders with Airbus appeared...
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Is the Delta SkyMiles Platinum AMEX Still a Good Deal in 2025?
Delta offers several credit cards through its partnership with American Express. The Platinum Delta cards are third in the four-card lineup. The Delta AMEX Platinum cards have a considerable annual…
Points With a Crew
Should you buy Choice points with a 30% discount? (Deal Ends Friday)
Choice Hotels is offering a discount on buying points, expiring this week. Buying points can be a great way to boost your balance, but only if it makes sense for your patterns of earning and redemption. Does this new promotion fit that criteria?
Frequent Miler
Chase removing Sapphire family rule, expanding 48 month rule & allowing new cards without welcome offers
Yesterday’s news was dominated by the announcements of a revamp of the Chase Sapphire Reserve card, the upcoming launch of a Sapphire Reserve for Business card and upcoming changes to redemptions in the Chase Travel℠ portal. There were some other Chase-related tidbits relating to these cards that were flagged by...
One Mile at a Time
Air India Cancels Hundreds Of International Flights To Ensure Stability
It has been a really rough several days for Air India. Last week, we saw the crash of an Air India Boeing 787, in an accident that can only be described as tragic, horrific, and mysterious. With the cause of the accident still not known, regulators have ordered Air India...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Surviving On Borrowed Cash, JetBlue Slashes Flights And Grounds Planes As It Warns Of Shaky Consumer Confidence
JetBlue says it will slash underperforming routes and ground planes after economic uncertainty and ‘shaken consumer confidence’ killed off any hopes the beleaguered airline had of breaking even later this year. While the airline remains optimistic that travel demand might rebound later this year, any recovery won’t be enough to...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Marriott Bonvoy Escapes – Save up to 20% at over 2,700 Marriott Hotels Worldwide
This week’s Marriott Bonvoy Escapes are now available for booking for stays at select hotels Worldwide. With Marriott Bonvoy Escapes members can save up to 20% on last minute stays between June 23 and July 13 that are booked by this Sunday. If you are unfamiliar with Marriott Escapes, they...
You Are Travel
Trip Report: Wine Tasting in the Canada’s Okanagan Valley: Underrated, Beautiful and I’m Not Talking about the Icewine
Tl;dr – A recap of wine-tasting in the oft-overlooked Okanagan Valley. Accessible, beautiful with excellent wines – you need…
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Save Up to 20% With Marriott Bonvoy
You can save up to 20% with Marriott Bonvoy off of the guest room standard rate when you stay at your choice of participating hotel and resort properties worldwide with its Escapes promotion, which offers exclusive savings every other Thursday through Sunday across select destinations... ...but you must... The post Save Up...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Air India Slashing Long-Haul Flights By 15% As Enhanced One-Time Safety Checks Expand to Boeing 777 Fleet
Air India will slash international flights operated on widebody aircraft by 15% as enhanced one-time safety checks expand to its fleet of Boeing 777 aircraft, the embattled carrier announced on Wednesday. The decision came nearly a week after a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff in Ahmedabad, tragically claiming...
Frequent Miler
Great Flying Blue business class award availability to/from Europe
We noted a few months ago that business class award availability between the US and Europe using the Flying Blue program was appalling, with fewer than 20 nonstop routes available at its 60,000 mile pricing for the next year. That has changed – at least for the moment – as...
Live and Let’s Fly
A First Class Upgrade Snafu That Perfectly Sums Up American Airlines
American Airlines is trying to become a more premium carrier and I believe it is taking this goal very seriously. But a recent upgrade snafu demonstrates that the carrier has a long way to go and must focus immediately on improving its technology. American Airlines Wants To Be Luxury, But...
View from the Wing
American And Southwest Tried To Kill JSX—Now It’s Expanding With Luxury Turboprops At Up To 1,000 Airports
JSX appears to have survived the lobbying onslaught against it by American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and the Air Line Pilots Association. Continue reading American And Southwest Tried To Kill JSX—Now It’s Expanding With Luxury Turboprops At Up To 1,000 Airports...
Points Miles and Bling
Buy Alaska miles with 70% bonus, at 1.73 CPM
Alaska Mileage Plan’s current promotion to buy Alaska miles with a 70% bonus is a good one. The tiered bonus… The post Buy Alaska miles with 70% bonus, at 1.73 CPM appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Should I Cancel My Hawaiian Airlines Credit Card?
There’s one important rule when it comes to setting goals: you have to know when to reevaluate them. At the beginning of 2025, I made it a priority to cut…
Economy Class & Beyond
PARIS AIR SHOW DAY 3 Daily Digest: There be orders… and surprises too…
It’s time for Economy Class and Beyond’s Daily Digest from the Paris Air Show, with most companies remembering they’re at an Air Show, as Day 3 has come to a close. As usual, we’ll be running this in Alphabetical Order, with the major airframers first, then everyone else. Airbus MNG...
Miles To Memories
SoFi Checking & Savings, $600 Bonus and 3.80% APY
SoFi is now offering up to 3.80% APY for its SoFi Checking & Savings account, plus you can get a bonus of $600 as a new member. The post SoFi Checking & Savings, $600 Bonus and 3.80% APY appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
June 18 Bonus Offer Highlight: Marriott Bonvoy – Up to 50,000 bonus points at The Ritz-Carlton Maui
Today's bonus offer highlight is another big Marriott Bonvoy bonus! This time members can earn up to 50,000 bonus points for stays The Ritz-Carlton Maui! Check out all of the new bonuses added today: The post June 18 Bonus Offer Highlight: Marriott Bonvoy – Up to 50,000 bonus points at The...
One Mile at a Time
Sad: Amex Business Platinum Devaluing 35% Pay With Points Rebate
Well here’s a change that I’m not happy to see (thanks to Jay for flagging this)…
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JetBlue Cuts Routes, Reduces Staff Amid Financial Struggles
JetBlue is making significant changes as it looks to return to profitability, including route cuts and staff reductions. The post JetBlue Cuts Routes, Reduces Staff Amid Financial Struggles appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
Miles To Memories
Save 30% on inKind Gift Cards at Costco
inKind is one of my favorite apps for savings at restaurants and now you can purchase their gift cards at a 30% discount. The post Save 30% on inKind Gift Cards at Costco appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Frequent Miler
Major deval: Amex Business Platinum ending 35% points rebate on business & first class flights
Not content with letting Chase hog all of people’s negative reactions to the upcoming changes on the Sapphire Reserve card, American Express has gotten in on the act by announcing a major devaluation for Business Platinum cardholders. One of the card’s popular benefits is a 35% points rebate when booking...
The Takeoff Nap
Florida Man Flies 120 Times for Free — Spirit Airlines Makes It a Job Program
Tiron Alexander, nicknamed the "King of Complimentary Boarding," managed to fly for free with Spirit Airlines 120 times by posing as a flight attendant. Now, Spirit has embraced this audacious act, creating a DIY Flight-Crew Program allowing passengers to work for fare-less travel. The post Florida Man Flies 120 Times for...
Points With a Crew
This Is the Miles and Points Book You Definitely Need to Have
I enjoy reading, but it’s not often that I get to read a book that is so tied in to one of my own pursuits. After all, there is no book about trying to visit every county in the United States. Though I suppose there are (lots of) books about...
One Mile at a Time
Starlux Airlines Orders More Airbus A350-1000s, For Long Haul Growth
Taiwanese carrier Starlux Airlines has just placed an additional Airbus A350 order, with the goal of expanding long haul service in the coming years.
Live from a Lounge
IndusInd EazyDiner Credit Card limits benefits; loses lounge access
The IndusInd EazyDiner Credit Card will see some significant changes in the coming month which will change the core card proposition altogether. Here are the details. The post IndusInd EazyDiner Credit Card limits benefits; loses lounge access appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
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British Airways, Lufthansa and Air India see their India-bound 787 aircraft turn around for various reasons over past 24 hours
Air India, Lufthansa and British Airways, all saw their planes, specifically 787s, on their flight to India, turn around and go back in 3 separate cases. Here are the details. The post British Airways, Lufthansa and Air India see their India-bound 787 aircraft turn around for various reasons over past...
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30% Discount for Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes June 2025
Singapore Airlines is offering a great opportunity to redeem some sectors on their global network at a discounted price of 30% when you book with Krisflyer miles. Hurry because these won't last long. Book now. The post 30% Discount for Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes June 2025 appeared first on...
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....
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Flying Blue Promo Rewards [June’25]
Flying Blue Promo Rewards are launched on 1st working day of the month. Promo Rewards is a great way to use flying blue miles for KLM & Air France Flights. However, it is not available for SkyTeam Alliance or Partner flights. All KLM & Air France flights would be via...
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Indian aviation regulator asks for Air India Boeing 787 fleet inspection
Air India was asked of by its regulator, the DGCA, to conduct various one-time and ongoing checks, a process that Air India is undergoing at the time of writing this article. Here are the details. The post Indian aviation regulator asks for Air India Boeing 787 fleet inspection appeared first...
PointsMath
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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Buy Virgin Points with Up to 70% Bonus [1.48¢, 0.89p or ₹1.04/Point]
Virgin Atlantic has launched a bonus points offer on buying Virgin Points. It might not have made much sense to Buy Virgin Points earlier due to its limited connectivity from India and fewer Airline Partners. However, many opportunities to use Virgin Points have arisen after joining SkyTeam Alliance. Usually, though,...