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Purchase United Mileage Plus miles with up to a 45% Discount
United MileagePlus is offering up to 45% discount on the purchase of miles. Here are the details of this time-limited promotion. The post Purchase United Mileage Plus miles with up to a 45% Discount appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
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Buy United Miles with up to a 45% Discount [2.07¢/Mile]
United MileagePlus miles are valuable for redemptions on United Airlines and Star Alliance Airlines. You can easily earn United Miles; however, if you are short of miles, United is running a discount promotion that lets you buy miles at up to a 45% Discount. Here are all the details about...
Live from a Lounge
HDFC Bank Credit Cards Winter 2025 forex charges cashback offer across credit card range
HDFC Bank Credit Cards has launched a new promotion: if you spend on Foreign Exchange, you get a nice cashback on your foreign exchange fee. Here are the details of the promotion. The post HDFC Bank Credit Cards Winter 2025 forex charges cashback offer across credit card range appeared first...
PointsMath
13 Rules I Follow for Booking Award Flights With Miles
When most of us started using miles, booking award flights felt exciting, but not all is roses. Over time, I figured out a few simple rules that help me with award flights or when to skip them. These are the 12 rules I follow, and they have saved me time,...
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Points With a Crew
4 Reasons to Get the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card
If you are starting out in the world of credit card miles and points, and aren't sure which card you should get - here are 4 reasons it should be the Chase Sapphire Preferred
The Gate with Brian Cohen
What Is Wrong With This Photograph? Part 333
Information and details pertaining to the Sonesta Atlanta Northwest Galleria – Marietta can be found here if you happen to be interested in staying at this hotel property. For this edition of this popular game, can you guess what... The post What Is Wrong With This Photograph? Part 333 appeared first on...
The Bulkhead Seat
2025 Weekly Review: December 27th
Greetings from Tampa! We spent the holidays in New York and New Jersey visiting… The post 2025 Weekly Review: December 27th appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
Bedbugs in business class, Riyadh to Doha rail, and unexplainable mystery planes… (Saturday Selection)
Throughout the week, our team shares articles they’ve stumbled upon that may interest our readers, even if they might not otherwise merit a full post. Here are some of the posts we found interesting this week: Bedbugs in business class, Riyadh to Doha rail, and unexplainable mystery planes… GROSS: KLM...
Your Mileage May Vary
Never Drink the Water in These Countries — But You’re Totally Safe in These Others
My husband and I don’t hide the fact that we live in Central FL. With that, people have mentioned to us several times that the water at Disney World tastes…
Frequent Miler
(50% sale extended) CardPointers: Automatically enroll offers to all of your cards
CardPointers is an app/website/browser extension that helps you track all your credit cards, their various benefits, etc. Its most popular feature is the ability to auto-enroll card-linked spending offers like Amex Offers, Citi Offers, etc. Rather than having to go through and manually click to enroll in each offer, CardPointers...
The Bulkhead Seat
I Agree. If You Want First Class, Buy It. Upgrades Should Not Be Free.
Several bloggers (View from the Wing and Live and Let’s Fly) have recently written… The post I Agree. If You Want First Class, Buy It. Upgrades Should Not Be Free. appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (27th December)
As we enter the middle bit between Christmas and New Year, where time no longer matters and “what date is it?” is more of a statement than a question. But I’m here to reassure you, at the time of writing, it’s the 27th December – a Saturday this year –...
View from the Wing
How A Breakout Clip On One Private Jet Flight Lit The Fuse — Google Bought DeepMind, Musk Built OpenAI
A Breakout clip watched on a single private jet flight in 2013 kicked off a chain reaction—Google snapped up DeepMind, Musk responded by building OpenAI, and the modern AI arms race was born. Continue reading How A Breakout Clip On One Private Jet Flight Lit The Fuse — Google Bought DeepMind,...
One Mile at a Time
Weekly Review: December 27, 2025
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far, and happy holidays to all, and happy new year in advance. I’m grateful I had the chance to spend the holidays with family, though it came with some highs and lows. On the plus side, it was the first Christmas...
Points With a Crew
6 Myths About Eating And Drinking On Planes You Need To Stop Believing
Whether you're flying up front in first class with caviar and champagne, or sitting in the back with Biscoffs and coffee, there are a few things you need to ...
Your Mileage May Vary
The Easiest Trick for Free Hotel Upgrades Without Lying or Chasing Status
I’ve scored a surprising number of hotel upgrades using one simple trick. It’s perfectly legit, easy to do, and it doesn’t mess with my moral compass. Even if you’re the…
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Preparing for Antarctica in Buenos Aires
Due to a lot of items which occurred at the last minute, we were hoping that an official representative from the company that operated the expedition to Antarctica would be awaiting us at Ezeiza International Airport — which is also known as Ministro Pistarini International Airport — to start the...
Live and Let’s Fly
Hero: Norse Captain Faces Angry Passengers To Explain Flight Cancellation
I feel both sympathy and gratitude toward a Norse Atlantic Airways captain who was delegated the uncomfortable task of informing his passengers that their flight was canceled. Rather than hide from the angry mob, he faced it, and in so doing put his professionalism on display. A Norse Captain Shows...
View from the Wing
American Airlines Cut Basic Economy Miles To Zero — Now It Is Saving Pennies To Lose Credit Card Customers
American Airlines already cut basic economy mileage earning to zero, and it is a classic penny-wise move with a bigger hidden cost. The airline is giving up the cheapest hook it has to get price-sensitive flyers into AAdvantage and, ultimately, into its credit card funnel—the business that actually drives profits. Continue...
Points Miles and Bling
Lufthansa Business Class 747-400 Review – FRA to YYZ Upper Deck
Booking Lufthansa Business Class – Lisbon to Toronto This was my first time flying Lufthansa Business Class on a journey… The post Lufthansa Business Class 747-400 Review – FRA to YYZ Upper Deck appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
TravelUpdate
Cheap American Airlines Flagship Business & First Awards Starting at 24,000 Miles
American Airlines is currently offering fairly cheap Flagship Business and Flagship First award flights, with business starting at 24,000 miles and first class from 36,500 miles. Availability is widespread across transcontinental routes throughout January, February, and March 2026. Here's how to find and book these awards.
Your Mileage May Vary
The Time I Lost BOTH Our Passports the Night Before an International Trip
I’d like to think that I’m a relatively organized person. Well, to be honest, stuff like my computer desk usually looks like a tornado came through and threw stuff everywhere,…
One Mile at a Time
Marriott Manager Doesn’t Care About Status, “Gross” Elites Aren’t Royals
I’m not sure what’s worse — that a Marriott manager feels this way, or that she feels comfortable enough writing this online using her real name…
Hawaii Calling
Review: The Ritz-Carlton O‘ahu, Turtle Bay — North Shore Luxury with Room to Breathe
After spending years reviewing resorts across Hawai‘i, I can say that Turtle Bay has always held a certain mystique. It’s remote, rugged, and unmistakably North Shore — the opposite of Waikīkī’s polished vertical skyline. So when Ritz-Carlton added its mark here, I knew I had to see whether the experience...
{Tech} for Travel
United Airlines App expands digital services for travellers
New passenger features are rolling out in the United Airlines App, with United updating how travellers manage flights and their travel experience. The post United Airlines App expands digital services for travellers appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
One Mile at a Time
Details: Bilt Launching Three Cardless Credit Cards, Ditching Wells Fargo
In July 2025, Bilt announced plans to make major changes to its credit card portfolio, which includes working with a new issuer, and going from having one co-branded card, to having three co-branded cards.
One Mile at a Time
Details: Bilt Launching Three Cardless Credit Cards, Ditching Wells Fargo
In July 2025, Bilt announced plans to make major changes to its credit card portfolio, which includes working with a new issuer, and going from having one co-branded card, to having three co-branded cards.
One Mile at a Time
When Does American Open Blocked, Desirable Economy Seats?
Many airlines block some bulkhead economy seat assignments in advance, primarily in the event that those with reduced mobility need to assign these seats. However, a certain amount of time before departure, these seats can be booked by anyone. This can be a great opportunity to snag a good seat,...
Live from a Lounge
Air India kicks off Vistara A320neo narrowbody livery update
Air India has completed the first phase of its $400 million retrofit exercise, with 27 A320neo aircraft finished as of October 31, 2025. Now, it has started updating the livery on the A320neos that it inherited from Vistara. The post Air India kicks off Vistara A320neo narrowbody livery update appeared...
PointsMath
Promotion Weekly December 2025 Final Edition
Here are the ongoing points and travel promotions for this week. Previous Edition: Promotion Weekly December 2025 Third Edition This weekly edition is divided into two sections: Airline promotions and Hotel promotions. Use the links below to jump to what matters to you. Ending by 31st December 2025 These promotions...
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Last Call: Marriott Bonvoy HDFC Bank Credit Card First Year Free + INR 1500 voucher for new signups
HDFC Bank and Marriott Bonvoy have a co-branded credit card. Now, the card features a new promotional offer for first year free issuance and you receive an INR 1,500 voucher upon signing up and activating the card. Here are the details. The post Last Call: Marriott Bonvoy HDFC Bank Credit...
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IndiGo announces flights between Delhi and London Heathrow effective February 2, 2026
IndiGo has announced the launch of flights to London Heathrow from Delhi early 2026. Here are the details. The post IndiGo announces flights between Delhi and London Heathrow effective February 2, 2026 appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
Live from a Lounge
Navi Mumbai Airport operational; IndiGo, Akasa Air, Air India Express and Star Air launch flights
Navi Mumbai Airport has launched and flights are operational across the country from this airport now. Here are the details. The post Navi Mumbai Airport operational; IndiGo, Akasa Air, Air India Express and Star Air launch flights appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
PointsMath
When do Hotel Points Expire?
Hotel loyalty points are easier to earn through stays, credit cards, transfer partners, and promotions. But the unused points in the account do not last forever. Most hotel programs have expiry rules based on inactivity or fixed timelines, and once these timelines pass, you could lose your points balance entirely....
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Earn Asia Miles via Transfer Bonuses to Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific’s Asia Miles program regularly runs transfer bonus promotions with hotel programs and credit card partners. These offers let you earn extra Asia Miles without flying, often significantly improving the value of your points. This page tracks current Asia Miles transfer bonuses. Here is the detail. Other Cathay Pacific...
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Earn Bonus Asia Miles on Cathay Pacific Flights
Cathay Pacific regularly runs flight-based promotions that award bonus Asia Miles on eligible bookings. These offers change throughout the year and vary by route and travel period. Current Bonus Asia Miles on Cathay Pacific Flight Here is the promotion to earn bonus Asia Miles when you fly Cathay Pacific: Earn...