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Two Days: Buy Qatar Airways Avios with up to 45% Bonus [1.59¢/Avios]
Avios is the Miles Currency of Aer Lingus, British Airways, Finnair, Iberia Airlines & Qatar Airways. These airlines are members of the OneWorld Alliance, except Aer Lingus. All five airlines have separate frequent flyer programs, but Avios can be transferred among them within a minute, primarily via British Airways. You...
PointsMath
Accor Program Changes 2025
Accor is a favourite program for many of us because of the fixed € value you get per 2000 points. Also, it is easier to become an elite member of the Accor program by using multiple accounts. Now they have announced various changes this year that keep things in check and...
Live from a Lounge
IndiGo ordered to scale down schedule by 10%
IndiGo is asked to cut down 10% of its sanctioned capacity so that other airlines can operate those flights, given IndiGo is "unable to operate them" The post IndiGo ordered to scale down schedule by 10% appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
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Earn 2x IHG Points For Stays Between January 1 – March 31, 2026
IHG has launched a new promotion for stays in the first quarter of 2026, wherein you can earn 2x IHG Points for stays between 1st January and 31st March 2026. Earn 2x IHG Points: Basics You need to be an IHG member to take advantage of IHG 2x double Points...
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Frequent Miler
Rethinking The Edit by Chase Travel℠
I’ve been frustrated lately by The Edit by Chase Travel℠. The Sapphire Reserve® and Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ cards offer $250 back, twice per year, on two-night (or longer) bookings through The Edit by Chase Travel℠. I have both cards, and I haven’t yet found a good real-world use for...
View from the Wing
NTSB Chair Puts Congress On Blast — ‘Helicopter Safety’ Law Lets Risky Military Training Flights Resume Near Reagan National Airport
Congress is selling Section 373 of the new defense bill as a “helicopter safety” fix after the deadly midair near Reagan National. In reality it invites military training flights back into DC’s already-crowded airspace, with a built-in waiver so the Pentagon can bypass key protections whenever it claims national security...
ATX Jetsetter
Lufthansa Group Unveils New Corporate Identity
The Lufthansa Group has unveiled a new corporate identity which, thankfully, retained the carrier's iconic crane logo. The post Lufthansa Group Unveils New Corporate Identity appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Top 5 Hotel Stay Bonuses for Airline Programs – December 2025
Here are our Top 5 Hotel Stay Bonus Airline Mile/Point offers for this month! This post is for bonuses that you credit to an airline frequent flyer program. Many of these offers go beyond this month so don’t count them out for stays you’re book past this month. If none...
Points With a Crew
Get An Easy $50 From Rakuten
If you don't have a Rakuten account, sign up and get an easy $50 by signing up and spending at least $50 (including on gift cards to many retailers!) in the first 90 days.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Is Loss of Use a Legitimate Charge By Rental Car Companies When Vehicles are Damaged?
You rent a car. You get into an accident. The damage on your rental car is minor. You return the car. You receive your statement. You pay your bill. You hope that your insurance will cover the minor damage; but even if it does not, fixing the car should not...
Frequent Miler
Up to 100K Avios welcome offer on Qatar Airways cards + up to 6x on dining through 2/4/26
Both the Qatar Airways credit cards issued by Cardless have increased welcome offers at the moment, with up to 100K bonus Avios up for grabs. In addition to that, you can also earn up to 6x on dining through early February. The Offer & Key Card Details Quick Thoughts The...
View from the Wing
American Airlines In Talks To Replace ViaSat With Amazon’s New Low Earth Orbit WiFi — But Flyers May Wait Until 2028
American is finally looking past ViaSat just as it makes inflight internet free. The airline is now in talks with Amazon about a new low Earth orbit WiFi system that could rival Starlink, but Amazon’s network is still years from full deployment — meaning even if a deal is signed...
Travel With Grant
No Upcoming Hilton Stay? Turn Your Credit Into a $50 Snack Shopping Spree
Discover a creative way to use your Hilton credits without booking a stay. Learn how to turn them into snack shopping sprees at lobby markets that still qualify for the $50 Hilton credit. The post No Upcoming Hilton Stay? Turn Your Credit Into a $50 Snack Shopping Spree first appeared on...
Frequent Miler
Virgin Hotels award sale: Book select properties for 20K-27.5K points (less with transfer bonus)
Virgin Red is running a limited time award sale on select Virgin Hotels properties in the US, dropping the price to 20K-27.5K points per night. You can make those stays even cheaper by taking advantage of the current 40% transfer bonus from American Express. The Deal Book select Virgin Hotels...
Your Mileage May Vary
National Parks Go ‘America-First’ in 2026: New Fees, New Free Days, Same Direction
If you’ve ever planned a national park trip around one of the “free entrance days,” you’ll want to take note: the National Park Service is changing how those days work…
Frequent Miler
IHG promo for Q1 2026: Earn double points from your second stay
IHG has opened registration for its next promotion that’ll run for all of Q1 2026. You can earn double points on all stays starting from your second stay. The Deal Earn double points from your second stay at IHG properties. Direct link to registration. Key Terms Members can pre-register for...
View from the Wing
Doug Parker Gives An Airline Pricing Masterclass — And Accidentally Exposes How American Went Wrong On His Watch
Former American Airlines CEO Doug Parker uses an Airlines Confidential “101 class” on revenue management to explain how airlines really make money — and, in the process, shows why American’s own cost-and-density strategy, Spirit/Frontier obsession, and mishandled Basic Economy put it on the wrong side of the industry’s premium pivot. Continue...
Frequent Miler
$100 inKind gift card for $64.99 at Costco.com (today only)
Costco is once again offering a $100 inKind gift card for a discount, though this time around the price has dropped to $64.99. This could be a good deal if you have upcoming plans to dine at an inKind restaurant. You can also get 20% back on all food and beverage,...
Points With a Crew
Should You Buy Hyatt Points With a 20% Discount?
Hyatt is offering a discount if you buy points during the current promotion. But there are only a few times that it makes sense to purchase Hyatt points, like ....
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
A Mom Says Her Child Went Hungry on an 8-Hour Finnair Flight – But Was the Airline Really To Blame?
Here’s an interesting question: Is it an airline’s responsibility to make sure your child doesn’t go hungry on a long-haul flight? Because while you might think that a national flag carrier will have plenty of food available on a seven-hour flight, Maria Beydoun discovered the hard way that this isn’t...
Your Mileage May Vary
Domestic vs. International Flights: The Rule Changes Travelers Always Forget
According to the FAA database, the ratio of U.S. domestic flights outnumber international flights by roughly 10 to 1 (that’s an estimate, but you can see the statistics on the…
Miles To Memories
Lounges Affecting Route/Airline Choice, United Changes, $5K AAdvantage Gold Pass, Hawaii for 9K Miles
Here are some posts from around the web that I thought you may find interesting. The post Lounges Affecting Route/Airline Choice, United Changes, $5K AAdvantage Gold Pass, Hawaii for 9K Miles appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Altitude Yes
American Airlines Begins Testing Free Wi-Fi Ahead of January Launch
Passengers will only learn about the free Wi-Fi after boarding, as there will be no pre-flight emails about the complimentary access. The post American Airlines Begins Testing Free Wi-Fi Ahead of January Launch first appeared on Altitude Yes.
Points Miles and Bling
Harbour Air Announces New Partnership with Aeroplan
Harbour Air has officially teamed up with Aeroplan to make frequent travel more rewarding. Travellers can now earn and redeem… The post Harbour Air Announces New Partnership with Aeroplan appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
December 10 Bonus Offer Highlight: Hilton Honors – Earn 100,000 bonus points on select Explora Journeys cruises
Today's bonus offer highlight celebrates the new Hilton Honors Adventures brand with a 100,000 points bonus on Explora Journeys cruises. Check out all of the new bonuses added today: The post December 10 Bonus Offer Highlight: Hilton Honors – Earn 100,000 bonus points on select Explora Journeys cruises appeared first on...
Pointalize
How to Convert Miles & More eVouchers to Points
New for Dec 2025: Learn how to convert Miles & More eVouchers to Status Points. We break down the exact conversion rates, the "rollover" hack, and the ROI math.
One Mile at a Time
What Are France’s Famous “Palace” Hotels? Only 31 Properties Make The List
I’ve written in the past about the general issue with hotel star ratings. Hotels can ultimately identify themselves however they’d like — while there are organizations like AAA and Forbes that award stars, personally I don’t put too much weight into those ratings. While they’re fine for giving you a...
Bald Thoughts
Flying Blue Promo Awards: December 2025 – Starting at 7,500 Miles
Learn about the latest Flying Blue promo awards, including destinations, mileage requirements, and how to earn and redeem miles. The post Flying Blue Promo Awards: December 2025 – Starting at 7,500 Miles appeared first on BaldThoughts.
PointsMath
PointsMath Devaluation YearBook 2025
2025 was a rollercoaster ride in terms of the changes that took place. And, one with the significant award changes resulting in devaluation. Some were moderate, whereas some were shifted to dynamic awards and more. Here is the devaluation 2025 YearBook. This yearbook is meant to remind us that devaluation...
Live from a Lounge
Flash Sale: Get 100% bonus on IHG points purchases
An IHG bonus points purchase promotion has been launched. Here are some examples of how booking hotels on points can save up to 50% on the cost of the stay. The post Flash Sale: Get 100% bonus on IHG points purchases appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
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Last Day: Royal Jordanian status match offers up to oneworld Sapphire Tier for Hotel/Airline Elites
Royal Jordanian's Royal Club programme is offering a status match opportunity for their loyalty programme members in select countries. RJ would match member tiers all the way up to Gold Tier in this generous status match opportunity, and match many hotel and airline statuses. The post Last Day: Royal...
PointsMath
Promotion Weekly December 2025 First Edition
Here are the ongoing promotions running covered in this Promotion Weekly December 2025 First Edition (Issued Weekly): Buying Points & Miles Promotions Here are 16+ Promotions on buying points & miles of Airlines & Hotels: Buy MaxBonus/Disc. Ends on ¢/Point PurchaseLink AmericanAAdvantage Miles 40%[Discount] Ongoing 1.88 Promotion Air CandaAeroplan Points...
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7 Current Transfer Bonus Promotions [Dec’25]
Now that you have earned many points and wish to transfer to your favourite loyalty program, there could be a potential bonus promotion on such a transfer. Here are the current transfer bonus promotions going. Current Transfer Bonus Promotions Summary Promotion Maximum Bonus Ends On Accor to Air France-KLM Transfer...
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IndiGo Top Bosses receive show cause notices from DGCA to explain airline meltdown
IndiGo's top managers are finding themselves slapped with show cause notices from the regulator to explain why "action should not be taken against them". The post IndiGo Top Bosses receive show cause notices from DGCA to explain airline meltdown appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
PointsMath
Air India Transfer Bonus Promotion: Up to 50% Bonus Points
Air India is offering up to 50% Bonus Air India points on transferring Air India SBI Credit Card Reward Points to Maharaja Points. We occasionally see this promotion from Air India for their SBI Co-Branded Credit Cards. Eligible Partners The two Co-Branded cards eligible for this promotion are: No other...
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Qatar Airways replaces Engr. Al‑Meer with a new CEO in Hamad Ali Al-Khater
Qatar Airways has gotten yet another GCEO, two years after the last one replaced the legendary Akbar Al Baker. The post Qatar Airways replaces Engr. Al‑Meer with a new CEO in Hamad Ali Al-Khater appeared first on Live From A Lounge.