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Air India to reduce non-stop flights to the US on account of crew shortage
Air India will see reduction of their flights to the US in the coming days as the airline tries to manage their pilot and cabin crew shortage. Here are the details. The post Air India to reduce non-stop flights to the US on account of crew shortage appeared first on Live...
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American Express Platinum Travel: One of the best Travel Credit Cards in India
Let's take a look at the American Express Platinum Travel Card, which is one of the simplest, and hence powerful airline-agnostic travel credit cards in India. The post American Express Platinum Travel: One of the best Travel Credit Cards in India appeared first on Live from a Lounge.
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Here is how to get an Axis Bank Credit Card Free, and get paid for it!
Axis Bank is currently offering a host of their credit card products, either lifetime free or the first year free. Here is how to get your hands on one. The post Here is how to get an Axis Bank Credit Card Free, and get paid for it! appeared first on...
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30% Discount for Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes March 2023
Singapore Airlines is offering a great opportunity to redeem many 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 March 2023 appeared first on...
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Washington National Airport Will Start Seeing Disruption Of Its Night Time Flights
Washington National airport will be closing its main runway for reconstruction work overnight in the coming weeks. Aviation watchdog JonNYC flags “nothing bigger than an A319 will be able to land after 10pm” at Washington’s National airport during runway work. Continue reading Washington National Airport Will Start Seeing Disruption Of Its Night...
One Mile at a Time
Review: Virgin Atlantic A330neo Upper Class Business Class (LHR-MIA)
For the last portion of my four trips across the Atlantic, it was time to fly Virgin Atlantic’s new Airbus A330-900 Upper Class (business class) from London to Miami. The A330-900neo is a fresh addition to Virgin Atlantic’s fleet, and it features a brand new passenger experience.
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: Simurgh Ultima All-Weather Windbreaker
The Simurgh Ultima windbreaker is on Kickstarter and is billed as the ultimate all-weather jacket. It's water repellent, windproof, stain resistant and ...
Frequent Miler
Wyndham Timeshare Offer: 3 Nights + 30,000 Points From $199 (Other Offers Available)
Wyndham Rewards is out with an enticing-sounding promotion. You can get three nights at a resort plus up to 30,000 bonus points from only $199. As you might expect, there’s a catch – you have to sit through a timeshare presentation. The Deal Get a 3 night stay + up...
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Review: Avianca Lounge Bogotá (BOG)
The Avianca Lounge in Bogotá had some odd quirks but was not a bad place to wait to spend the bulk of my layover in BOG. Avianca Lounge Bogotá Review (BOG) I visited this lounge while connecting between international flights in Bogota. Hours + Access + Location This lounge is...
Miles For Family
Seeing the aftermath of a family getting kicked off a flight
Last week, while waiting for our flight home to Texas, my family witnessed a bit of drama at the Orlando airport. The Scene We had disembarked from a cruise earlier that morning. The waiting area at our plane’s gate was full, so we sat across the hall at a nearby...
Running with Miles
JetBlue’s New “Big Spring Sale” Starting from $39
You only have 3 days to book this new JetBlue Big Spring Sale that offers tickets as low as $59 through June! The post JetBlue’s New “Big Spring Sale” Starting from $39 appeared first on Running with Miles.
The Points of Life
Shogun Madrid: Hibiki, Kobe, & Wagyu
To cap off my local Asian food in Spain experience, I went to Shogun, an upscale Japanese BBQ. The post Shogun Madrid: Hibiki, Kobe, & Wagyu appeared first on The Points Of Life.
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Perfect Day in Coco Cay Review
Cruise lines’ private islands fascinate me and I’m quite sure why. I think the concept of being able to get off the ship, hangout at the beach and get food without having to worry about bringing a wallet is a very relaxing concept. One of the ports of call on...
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Great Coffee In Bogota Airport (BOG)
During my layover at El Dorado International Airport in Bogota I found some great coffee that helped me through the middle of the night. Best Coffee In Bogota Airport (BOG) My plane landed before 3:00 am and the lounge did not open until 5:00 am, which left a gap of more...
One Mile at a Time
Qantas Invests In New Menus & Larger Meals
Qantas has just announced a multi-million dollar investment in its catering, with plans to bring new dishes both onboard flights and to lounges.
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United Airlines Now Offers Elite Status Instantly To Competitor Airline Customers [Roundup]
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading United Airlines Now Offers Elite Status Instantly To Competitor Airline Customers [Roundup]...
Miles For Family
Hits and Misses from our Disney Wish 4-night Cruise
My family just returned from a 4-night cruise on the Disney Wish, Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship. Overall, we had a wonderful time. It’s really difficult to NOT enjoy yourself on a Disney cruise, regardless of your age or how much you like or dislike Disney stuff. The service is...
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Permanent Social Distancing In Bogota Airport
An escalator (of all things) at El Dorado International Airport in Bogota was a visible reminder of both overreaction and underestimation in a world turned upside down by COVID-19. Social Distancing Via Paint In Bogota Airport After stepping off my Avianca flight from London to Bogota, it was 2:58 am...
One Mile at a Time
American Reopens First Class Lounge London Heathrow
American Airlines has just reopened its most premium lounge at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is unique in the carrier’s lounge network.
Frequent Floaters
Miss Manners Guide to Cruising, the Dos and Don’ts!
We all have personal pet-peeves when it comes to most everything in life whether it’s squeezing the toothpaste from the end or in the middle or driving behind someone who evidently plans to turn left for the duration of their commute. What about on cruise ships? Are there things we...
Eye of the Flyer
Delta and Airbnb Gift Card Deals at Best Buy!
Folks looking to purchase upcoming travel with Delta Air Lines and Airbnb may be interested in a pair of gift cards deals at Best Buy’s website. Buy a $500 Delta Air Lines eGift card and receive a $75 Best Buy eGift card Buy a $200 Delta Air Lines eGift card...
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All aboard the American Airlines love plane from New York to Miami!
It was remarkable to walk on board an American Airlines flight and see a whole bunch of decorations. These were all hearts and glitter, so it seemed I had stepped aboard the famous love plane! This time I was heading to Florida on an entirely free ticket, courtesy of AA....
Frequent Miler
Party of 5: Frequent Miler’s 2023 Team Challenge
Introducing Frequent Miler’s 2023 team challenge: Party of 5.  Each year, Frequent Miler team members compete to outdo each other in designing, booking, and completing a trip that uncovers and highlights incredible opportunities available through points and miles.  For example, in 2019 with the 40K to Far Away challenge, we...
Monkey Miles
30% off Kimpton Flash Sale – check to see if you could save money on your reservation
Kimpton Flash Sale The post 30% off Kimpton Flash Sale – check to see if you could save money on your reservation appeared first on Monkey Miles.
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: Returns to Samoa. Fares on sale
Samoa will get up to two flights per week from Sydney and Brisbane to Apia. The first flight is this evening from Sydney (21 March 2023), with Brisbane flights starting on 23 March 2023. Both flights on the airline’s domestic and short-haul international workhorse, the Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Flights initially...
One Mile at a Time
Wyndham Rewards Selling Points With 40% Bonus
Wyndham Rewards has just launched its latest promotion on purchased points, which some members might find to be worthwhile. Let’s go over the details.
Off the Beaten Points
Review: Air France La Premiere 777-300ER (CDG-MEX)
In every person’s life, there are defining moments: their birth, their marriage, their children’s birth, and, for weirdos… The post Review: Air France La Premiere 777-300ER (CDG-MEX) appeared first on Off the Beaten Points.
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Delta Air Flight Attendant Claims She Was Diagnosed With Cancer After Wearing ‘Toxic Uniform’ in New Lawsuit
An ex-Delta Air Lines flight attendant claims a new uniform that the carrier introduced in 2018 progressively made her sicker and sicker and may have been the cause of a cancer diagnosis that she continues to live with. Regal Summer Owens filed the latest ‘toxic uniform’ lawsuit against Delta in...
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Emirates unveils new livery
Emirates, the global carrier based out of Dubai, has just unveiled the next iteration of its iconic livery. Here are the details of the new livery. The post Emirates unveils new livery appeared first on Live from a Lounge.
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Flash Sale: 20% Global Discount on Etihad Airways (Economy and Business) just for one day
Etihad Airways is offering a 20% discount on their flights across the globe for just 1.5 days. here is how to get this discount if you book by March 14, 2023. The post Flash Sale: 20% Global Discount on Etihad Airways (Economy and Business) just for one day appeared first...
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Saudi Arabia announces Riyadh Air with investment from Saudi sovereign wealth fund
Word has been out that Saudi Arabia has been working on a new airline, codenamed RIA. Today, the Saudi Arabian sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund, announced the details of the upcoming airline, including the name. Riyadh Air to be launched as the new national airline of Saudi Arabia...
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Air India gets regulatory nod to allow pilots to operate multiple Boeing aircraft types
Air India has received permission from the DGCA to enable its pool of widebody pilots to be trained on more than one aircraft types. This is provisional and will be enabled for a very small subset of pilots for the time being. Read on. The post Air India gets regulatory nod...
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Boeing cleared to resume 787 deliveries
Boeing is all set to resume deliveries of the 787 aircraft after a (comparatively) short gap in deliveries since late January 2023. Here are the details. The post Boeing cleared to resume 787 deliveries appeared first on Live from a Lounge.
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Boeing to set up a Passenger to Cargo Conversion line in India in partnership with GMR
Boeing is going to convert passenger aircraft into freighters in India very soon. The move should give insights into India's aerospace capabilities in the days ahead. The post Boeing to set up a Passenger to Cargo Conversion line in India in partnership with GMR appeared first on Live from a...
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Etihad Guest moves to redemption charts as of March 9, 2023
Etihad Guest has rolled out new award charts, which will simplify the process and common-size redemptions across the airline and its partners. Here are the details. The post Etihad Guest moves to redemption charts as of March 9, 2023 appeared first on Live from a Lounge.
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IndiGo working on next aircraft order; might consider widebody aircraft as well
IndiGo, India's largest airline, is now preparing for its next aircraft order, which could be well over the Air India order of 470 aircraft. Here is what we know so far. The post IndiGo working on next aircraft order; might consider widebody aircraft as well appeared first on Live from...