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Air India / Express to resume flying/overflying the Middle East; Europe and N. Americas flights coming back, too.
Air India and Air India Express had taken a decision to not fly to or through the Middle East for 24 hours. Now they are back in the air. Here are the details. The post Air India / Express to resume flying/overflying the Middle East; Europe and N. Americas flights coming...
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Scapia Cards now come with Visa + RuPay combination
Scapia, the travel-focused credit card, is back to onboarding new customers, and now provides both Visa and RuPay variants. Here are the details of the card and how it made it to my list of cards I use. The post Scapia Cards now come with Visa + RuPay combination appeared...
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Air India passengers and crew fall sick on board London – Mumbai flight
On board AI 130, five passengers and two crew members fell sick last night. The cause of their illness was not known. The post Air India passengers and crew fall sick on board London – Mumbai flight appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
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Here is how Indian carriers reacted to the Middle East Airspace closure
All the Indian carriers are currently trying to find a way to bring back operations to and through the Middle East back on track, however, it is a mess for now. The post Here is how Indian carriers reacted to the Middle East Airspace closure appeared first on Live From...
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Frequent Flyer Bonuses
June 24 Bonus Offer Highlight: United MileagePlus – 100,000 bonus miles + 3,000 PQP with the United Quest Card
Today's bonus offer highlight is the best ever offer to be released on the United Quest Card which is now available with 100,000 bonus miles and 3,000 PQP. Check out all of the new bonuses added today: The post June 24 Bonus Offer Highlight: United MileagePlus – 100,000 bonus miles +...
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Why I’m So Glad We Ditched the Sapphire Reserve When We Did
In May 2025, I said goodbye to a card that had been in my wallet for nearly 8 years — the Chase Sapphire Reserve. It was my go-to travel card…
Miles To Memories
New Elevated Offer for Chase Sapphire Preferred: Earn 75,000 Points
Chase has launched an improved welcome bonus for its popular Chase Sapphire Preferred credit card. You can now get 75,000 points. The post New Elevated Offer for Chase Sapphire Preferred: Earn 75,000 Points appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Traveling For Miles
Buy Marriott Bonvoy points for just 0.89 cents each (a purchase of just 2,000 points triggers the best deal)
Marriott is currently running another one of its points sales and while this one isn't quite as good as a sale we saw earlier in the year, this one allows Marriott Bonvoy members to lock in the best deal with just a very small purchase, so this could be a...
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How to Achieve Hyatt Elite Status for Frequent Flyers
Overview of the World of Hyatt Program I've always found that Hyatt's World of Hyatt loyalty program delivers a surprisingly personal touch, in addition to spanning over 25 brands and more than 1,300 properties worldwide. As of 2025, their portfolio continues to grow, providing extra opportunities for travelers to accumulate points...
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Chase’s Points Boost is Live—These Cardholders Just Got Huge Wins, Others Lose: Here’s Where You Stand
Chase's new "Points Boost" feature on their premium credit cards looks a lot better than I thought it would. It's available now for all Sapphire Reserve cardmembers, even though the rest of the card proposition's changes don't come into effect until October for those of us who already had...
Frequent Miler
(Extended) Book Virgin all-inclusive safari camp for 125k points per night
Update 6/24/25: This promotion was originally valid for stays through the end of September. It’s now been extended to include stays through the end of November. Note that the transfer bonus referred to in the original post has now ended. ~ Virgin Red is currently offering a discount on redemptions...
The Bulkhead Seat
JetBlue is Bringing Its Mint® Experience to Orlando for the First Time
JetBlue is bringing its Mint® premium offering to Orlando International Airport (MCO) this fall.… The post JetBlue is Bringing Its Mint® Experience to Orlando for the First Time appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
One Mile at a Time
Spirit Airlines Rebrands Travel Options: First, Premium Economy, Value
Over the past year, we’ve seen Spirit Airlines try to transform its business model, by bundling fares and becoming more premium. The airline has today announced plans to streamline its booking experience, with new travel option names.
Economy Class & Beyond
Brussels Airlines gears up for a busy summer
Belgian carrier Brussels Airlines is set for a busy summer, with it having aircraft and people to support its operation. The airline is expecting nearly 2 million passengers over the peak period of July and August. To support this growth, the airline will operate a fleet of 50 aircraft, compared to...
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Marriott Goes All-In on Edinburgh: New Luxury and Lifestyle Hotels Incoming
Three new properties. Three bold brands. One seriously strategic play in Scotland’s capital. Marriott International is giving Edinburgh’s… The post Marriott Goes All-In on Edinburgh: New Luxury and Lifestyle Hotels Incoming appeared first on Wingtips.
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Mr. Kirby Goes To Washington
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby posted a video of a recent trip to Washington, DC, pulling back the curtain on how the job of being an airline CEO and a politician is inextricably mixed. United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby Goes To Washington, DC Kirby is a hands-on, detail-oriented CEO. While...
Frequent Miler
TopCashback Travel Week Super Cash Back: IHG 15%, Best Western 15.15%, Hertz 10.1% & more
TopCashback is once again running Travel Week Super Cash Back where they offer increased cashback rates for bookings through many different travel sites. This latest batch includes up to 15% at IHG, 15.15% at Best Western, 10.1% at Hertz, 10% at Radisson and more. The Deal TopCashback is offering higher...
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British Airways Flight Attendant Exposes Breastfeeding Mother’s Breasts in Shocking Mid-Flight Incident
A new mother was left feeling ‘shocked’ and ‘violated’ after a male flight attendant on a British Airways long-haul flight fully exposed her bare chest as she was breastfeeding her baby. The woman was lying underneath a nursing cover with her child when the crew member allegedly lifted the cover...
One Mile at a Time
Review: The Vinoy St. Petersburg, Marriott Autograph Collection (Lovely!)
Recently, we spent a couple of nights in St. Petersburg, Florida, at The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, Marriott Autograph Collection. This was for a trip to take our son, Miles, to go see my mom (who lives in St. Petersburg). During the same trip we also spent a couple...
One Mile at a Time
Huge: Chase Sapphire Reserve Business Card 200K Bonus Points Offer
We’ve just seen the introduction of the new Sapphire Reserve for BusinessSM, which is Chase’s new premium business card. While the card has a steep annual fee, it also has strong perks, plus a massive welcome bonus. Given that the product is new to market, I’m sure a lot of people...
ATX Jetsetter
Spirit Airlines Rebrands Travel Booking Options
Spirit Airlines is making changes to its travel booking options to better align its offerings with customer preferences. The post Spirit Airlines Rebrands Travel Booking Options appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
Frequent Miler
Referrals to/from Chase Sapphire Reserve & Preferred cards are back; restrictions for too many referrals
Chase released the new Sapphire Reserve for Business card yesterday, along with launching an updated version of the personal Sapphire Reserve card. If you were hoping to refer someone to one or both of those cards, that wasn’t possible yesterday as the site where you generate referral links wasn’t working...
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Review: Aspire Lounge 26 Amsterdam (AMS)
Here’s my review of the Apsire Lounge, also known as Lounge 26, in Amsterdam in two words: don’t bother. (and no, this is not a review of the Apire Lounge between Apsire Lounge 25 and 27…it’s just the way that Amsterdam Schiphol numbers its lounges on airport signage). Aspire Lounge...
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Passenger’s ‘Seat Bag’ Completely Blocks Tray Table, Making It Impossible to Use—What Would You Do? [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 Passenger’s ‘Seat Bag’ Completely Blocks Tray Table, Making It Impossible to Use—What Would You Do? [Roundup]...
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Earn Triple IHG Rewards One Points At Five Brands
You can earn triple IHG One Rewards points Autumn 2024 at participating hotel properties of five brands from Tuesday, July 1, 2025 through Tuesday, September 30, 2025: avid hotels, voco, EVEN Hotels, Atwell Suites, and Garner... ...but you must... The post Earn Triple IHG Rewards One Points At Five Brands appeared first...
Traveling For Miles
Review: ITA Airways Airbus A220-100 Economy Class
Having never before flown on an Airbus A220, a very good Economy Class fare for travel between London City Airport and Milan's Linate Airport finally gave me the opportunity to see what this (relatively) new aircraft is like and to review an ITA Airways flight for the first time. The post...
The Bulkhead Seat
Spirit Airlines Rolls Out New Booking Experience with Renamed Cabins
Spirit Airlines is revamping its booking experience with the introduction of clearer, more intuitive… The post Spirit Airlines Rolls Out New Booking Experience with Renamed Cabins appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
ATX Jetsetter
JetBlue Brings Mint Service to Orlando for the First Time
After 25 years of service to the airport, JetBlue is adding Mint service on select flights at Orlando International Airport (MCO). The post JetBlue Brings Mint Service to Orlando for the First Time appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
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Airspace across the Middle-East opens up after ceasefire declaration; Air Traffic Normalising
The airspace shut down for Qatar, UAE and the other Middle Eastern countries is now over, and things are back to normalisation. The post Airspace across the Middle-East opens up after ceasefire declaration; Air Traffic Normalising appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
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Air India suspends flying/overflying into the Middle East for 24 hours; US and Europe flights affected
Air India has taken a decision to not fly to or through the Middle East for 24 hours. Here is how it could affect your flight. The post Air India suspends flying/overflying into the Middle East for 24 hours; US and Europe flights affected appeared first on Live From A...
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Qatar shuts airspace for commercial traffic until further notice
Qatar has shut its airspace to commercial aircraft with immediate effect, "temporarily". The post Qatar shuts airspace for commercial traffic until further notice appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
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Air India to reduce domestic capacity by approximately 5% temporarily
Air India will cut down some domestic flights in the coming weeks, on the back of reduced appetite for flying in India and the Delhi Airport's reduction in capacity. Here are the details. The post Air India to reduce domestic capacity by approximately 5% temporarily appeared first on Live From...
PointsMath
10 Current Promotions on Buying Points & Miles
Buying Hotel Points or Airline points can be an excellent way to top up miles or extend their validity. There ten offers for buying miles and points: seven from airlines and three from hotel programs. All these points or miles purchases will be in foreign currency (USD/CAD/EUR), so using a...
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Buy Avios with up to 40% Discount from Finnair [1.45¢/Avios or ₹1.26/Avios ]
Avios is the Miles Currency of Aer Lingus, British Airways, Finnair, Iberia Airlines & Qatar Airways. These airlines are members of OneWorld Alliance, except Aer Lingus. All five airlines have separate frequent flyer programs, but Avios can easily be transferred within a minute between these airlines, primarily via British Airways....
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Review: British Airways A350 Premium Economy [DEL-LHR]
British Airways is a popular airline. It offers three cabin configurations on long-haul flights. Recently, I flew its premium economy cabin from Delhi to London and then its Economy cabin back to Delhi from London, both on the same aircraft, the A350. My British Airways A350 Premium Economy experience was...
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IndiGo to launch operations from Hindon in July 2025
IndiGo has become the latest airline to arrive at Hindon, a small but important airport which will bring Delhi NCR to a three airport system, when Jewar becomes operational later in the year. The post IndiGo to launch operations from Hindon in July 2025 appeared first on Live From A...