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Earn 4x Accor Points at 40 New Hotels
Accor Points are among the most sought-after points due to the €40 value per 2000 points (₹2.04 or 2.30 ¢value per point). There are multiple ways to earn Accor Points, and one of the ways to earn 4x Accor Points is to stay at New Hotels. These new hotels are updated every...
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Dubai Airshow 2025: Emirates orders 8 additional Airbus A350-900 aircraft
Dubai Airshow has more news rolling in, given that Emirates has added a small number of A350-900s to the existing orders. Here are the details. The post Dubai Airshow 2025: Emirates orders 8 additional Airbus A350-900 aircraft appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
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Dubai Airshow 2025: flydubai signs up for up to 150 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft including options
flydubai has added another order, with Boeing. The new order will power the growth of the airline at Dubai World Centre. The post Dubai Airshow 2025: flydubai signs up for up to 150 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft including options appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
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Buy JetBlue TrueBlue Points with up to 130% Bonus [1.40¢ or ₹1.23/Mile]
JetBlue is among the big airlines in North America. It has multiple good airline partners, including Japan Airlines, which was recently added. And the mileage requirement is not absurd either. At the same time, the cost of points is not high. So, JetBlue TrueBlue Points can come in handy for...
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Choice Hotels is Joining the Safari Party
tl;dr – Yet another hotel chain is entering the points on safari fray.  We are living in ‘Pax… The post Choice Hotels is Joining the Safari Party appeared first on You Are Travel.
Frequent Miler
Capital One Shopping travel purchases: From “ineligible” to “pending” after travel is completed
Stephen recently covered a terrific targeted Capital One Shopping deal for TripAdvisor purchases. While Stephen reported the deal at 65% back, I actually got targeted for 70% back. I made a couple of bookings, all of which initially tracked as “ineligible”. However, as per Capital One Shopping terms, the purchase went from...
One Mile at a Time
Etihad’s Lowball Compensation For Broken TV & Shower In The Residence
Etihad’s The Residence is probably the most luxurious product in commercial aviation, as it consists of a three room suite. I recently reviewed the experience, and had a fantastic flight. Unfortunately a reader shared a less impressive experience with me, and it sounds like the handling of this by the...
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Airport Food Is Already Bad — These Five Managed to Be Worse
When you go to an airport, you know that chances are your options for food are usually going to be pretty limited. Sure, there might be a diamond in the…
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QANTAS & VIRGIN: What travellers need to know about the ban on power bank use on flights
If you’re the sort of traveller who boards a flight with your phone at 23%, a laptop on life support, and a power bank the size of a small brick, brace yourself. Australian airlines, that’s Jetstar, Qantas, QantasLink and Virgin Australia, are banning the use of portable power banks onboard...
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The Tallest Hotel in the World is Now Open and Bookable on Points
Tl;dr – Dubai, where else? IHG recently debuted the world’s tallest hotel, the Ciel Dubai Marina, part of… The post The Tallest Hotel in the World is Now Open and Bookable on Points appeared first on You Are Travel.
Monkey Miles
Chase makes Ink bonuses once in a lifetime ( no fee cards get family rule )
I was just alerted to new terms on the Chase Ink cards as seen below. Eligibility Rule Explanation: No Annual Fee Ink Cards – “The new cardmember bonus may not be available to you if you have ever had this card or any other Chase for Business card without an annual...
Frequent Miler
Capital One adds $100 travel credit to Quicksilver, VentureOne, and Savor offers (ending soon)
Update: The last day to apply for the increased welcome offers on the VentureOne, Quicksilver, and Savor cards will be 12/9/25. A $100 travel credit isn’t huge, but given that each of these cards is $200 or 20,000 miles otherwise, it does represent a pretty significant sweetener. ~~~ Capital One has...
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Bear Market: Japan Calling in the Military After Experiencing Record Number of Bear Attacks 
tl;dr – I know the government has been searching for ways to combat over-tourism, but…DAAAAMNNN this is next… The post Bear Market: Japan Calling in the Military After Experiencing Record Number of Bear Attacks  appeared first on You Are Travel.
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Viral ‘Virtual Queue’ Idea Says Planes Should Stay at the Gate Until Their Turn To Take Off — But That’s Not How Airports Actually Work
A viral proposal argues that planes should wait at the gate in a “virtual queue” instead of taxi-queuing for departure. But gate scarcity, runway-throughput requirements, and the need for a minimal physical queue mean the idea doesn’t match how airports actually operate. Continue reading Viral ‘Virtual Queue’ Idea Says Planes Should...
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IHG Hotels & Resorts Cyber Sale – Save up to 25% on stays worldwide + up to 60% off Iberostar stays
IHG Hotels & Resorts Cyber Sale offer for 2025 has officially kicked off with up to 25% off stays at most hotels worldwide and up to 60% off Iberostar stays.   Save up to 25% on stays around the world IHG One Rewards members save 25%. Everyone else can save...
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The NFL Wants to Bring Back the Glory of the Concorde
tl;dr – At the heart of this? League Expansion. For almost a full two decades now, the NFL… The post The NFL Wants to Bring Back the Glory of the Concorde appeared first on You Are Travel.
Points With a Crew
Credit Card Rewards: Points versus Miles
Wondering what the difference is between airline miles, hotel points, and bank points? Learn what they are and and how to maximize the value of your points.
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How To Double-Dip With Starbucks Rewards & Marriott Bonvoy
If you’ve read this blog for a while, you already know we’re unapologetically pro-Starbucks when we travel. It’s predictable coffee in unfamiliar places, mobile ordering in chaotic airports, and an…
One Mile at a Time
Porsha Williams’ Delta First Class Inflight Kerfuffle: What Really Went Down?
On November 16, 2025, Real Housewives of Atlanta cast member Porsha Williams was seen being escorted off a Delta Air Lines flight by police. She had just flown Delta first class from Las Vegas (LAS) to Atlanta (ATL) after attending BravoCon, and we didn’t actually know what happened at the...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Get up to a 100% bonus when buying Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards Points
The next buy points bonus for Alaska Airlines new Atmos Rewards program is here and it’s a good one. This new buy points bonus awards up to 100% more points until December 23, 2025. I don’t believe this version of the offer is a mystery bonus but do let me...
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Get an extra $200 with the Virgin Atlantic 60K welcome offer via a dummy booking
Update 11/20/25: Through December 12th, 2025, the dummy booking offer for Virgin Atlantic Mastercard has increased to 60,000 plus a $200 statement credit, $100 better than the usual 60k + $100 offer. We don’t know if this is universal or targeted, but Stephen received an email with the offer, and I...
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Earn 15,000 Bonus Points Per Stay With All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy Resorts
You can earn 15,000 bonus points per stay with All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy Resorts with a minimum of four consecutive nights at 36 participating resort properties in the Caribbean and Latin America regions for travel between Saturday, January 17, 2026 and Sunday, April 26, 2026 in addition to the typical...
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My Unique Airport Departure Experience From Dili, Timor-Leste
My departure from President Nicolau Lobato International Airport in Dili was quite interesting before I even stepped onto the plane. Departing From Dili Airport Outside the airport is a statue honoring Nicolau Lobato. He is considered a national hero of the country. Leading separatist forces, he was killed by Indonesian...
{Tech} for Travel
Black Friday Deals 2025: Away moves premium travel gear into sale mode
Save big with Black Friday Deals 2025 on Away’s best-selling luggage, including the fan-favourite Carry-On, checked bags and travel sets. The post Black Friday Deals 2025: Away moves premium travel gear into sale mode appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
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Staying at the Hampton Inn near Sandton City in Johannesburg
I stayed at the Hampton Inn by Hilton which is near Sandton City in Johannesburg. Below is the…
One Mile at a Time
NTSB Finds Evidence Of Fatigue Cracks In Fatal UPS MD-11 Crash
On November 4, 2025, we saw a horrific accident, whereby a UPS McDonell Douglas MD-11 crashed while taking off from Louisville (SDF), killing the three pilots onboard, plus 11 people on the ground.
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TSA Introduces an $18 Biometric Fee for Travelers Without ID — And Claims It Can Do So Without Congressional Approval
TSA is rolling out a new “alternative identity verification” system for travelers who show up without acceptable ID — and it comes with an $18 non-refundable biometric fee. The agency says it can impose the charge without congressional approval by invoking authority meant for registered-traveler programs, a stretch far beyond...
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The Surprisingly Small Things That Can Get Your Global Entry Yanked
Not long ago there were reports that since 2024, there has been an influx of travelers who had had their Global Entry revoked. From visaverge.com: According to internal tallies shared…
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Dubai Airshow 2025: Etihad orders A330neos, adds to the A350-1000 order as well
Airbus and Etihad have signed an agreement for Airbus to supply more wide-body aircraft to Etihad. Here are the details. The post Dubai Airshow 2025: Etihad orders A330neos, adds to the A350-1000 order as well appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
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Dubai Airshow 2025: flydubai Orders up to 150 A321neos
At the Dubai Airshow, 2025, flydubai has signed its first order with Airbus, becoming a customer of the A321neo. The post Dubai Airshow 2025: flydubai Orders up to 150 A321neos appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
PointsMath
Earn 2x to 3x Accor Points at Sofitel and MGallery
Accor is offering an opportunity to earn 2x to 3x Accor points for stays at Sofitel and MGallery hotels & Resorts. Earn 2x to 3x Accor Points at Sofitel and MGallery Basics Here is what you need to know about the Earn 2x to 3x Accor Points at Sofitel and...
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KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes November 2025 Promo Rewards
The latest KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes reward is here. As always, there are great opportunities to use Krisflyer miles for several amazing destinations. The discount on eligible KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes award flights is 30%. Use the filter in this blog to explore round-trip flights, business class and premium economy flights available...
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Air India announces return to Shanghai on February 1, 2026
Air India is set to resume flights to China, with services commencing in February 2025. Here is the update. The post Air India announces return to Shanghai on February 1, 2026 appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
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Dubai Airshow 2025 : Emirates orders 65 more Boeing 777X Aircraft
At the 2025 edition of the Dubai Airshow, Emirates orders a slate of widebody aircraft from Boeing. Here are the details of the orders. The post Dubai Airshow 2025 : Emirates orders 65 more Boeing 777X Aircraft appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
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DAS 2025: Emirates Signs Up for Starlink Inflight Wi-Fi across 232 A380 and 777 aircraft.
Dubai Airshow started with the announcement of Emirates signing up for Starlink connectivity across their fleet. The first plane is already good to fly and the fleet will complete rollout by November 2027. The post DAS 2025: Emirates Signs Up for Starlink Inflight Wi-Fi across 232 A380 and 777 aircraft....
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10 Current Promotions on Buying Points & Miles [Nov’25]
Buying Hotel Points or Airline points can be an excellent way to top up miles or extend their validity. There are ten offers to buy miles and points: 5 from airlines and five from hotel programs. All these points or miles purchases will be in foreign currency (USD/CAD/EUR), so using...