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ICICI Bank launches iShop (offering accelerated rewards on Travel and Shopping Vouchers)
ICICI Bank has launched a new engagement portal which provides accelerated rewards for the customers of the bank, when they go through the Bank's new engagement portal. The post ICICI Bank launches iShop (offering accelerated rewards on Travel and Shopping Vouchers) appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
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Flying Blue Increased Award Availability
Last month, Flying Blue was devalued. The mileage increase was moderate. At the same time, it was confirmed that there would be increased award availability at the Saver Level. It appears the same is happening. I checked the India-Amsterdam/Paris mileage requirement using Seats Aero and saw multiple days on which...
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Buy Avianca LifeMiles with up to 160% Bonus Miles [1.27¢ or ₹1.10/Mile]
Avianca is a member of Star Alliance. Its frequent flyer program is excellent for redeeming miles on Star Alliance airlines due to the fewer miles required than other airlines and low taxes. It is one of the valuable airmiles programs. You can transfer HDFC Points to your Avianca Lifemiles account...
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KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes Current Promo Rewards
The latest KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes rewards is here. As always, there are great opportunities to use Krisflyer miles for remarkable destinations. Check the travel ideas in this blog that you can explore with this month’s KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes. Related: KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes Ultimate Guide. KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes Current Promo Details...
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Make American Airlines Great Again: A Five-Point Blueprint
American Airlines has finally awakened and realized that it will continue to fall behind Delta Air Lines and United Airlines unless it offers a more premium experience for its passengers. Here’s how it can be done. 5 Ways American Airlines Can Be Great Again While AA was profitable in 2024,...
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Should you buy Wyndham points with a 60% bonus? (Ends Sunday)
Wyndham Rewards currently has a 35% bonus on buying points. Buying Wyndham points can be a great way to book an amazing Vacasa vacation rental at a steep discount. Find out how ...
Point Me to the Plane
A Cafe You Won’t Want To Miss!
So many places, so little time. Here's a cafe that takes you wherever and whenever your travel juices bubble up!
ATX Jetsetter
Weekly Recap: February 15, 2025
Catch up on the latest aviation and travel related news for the week ending February 15, 2025 in the ATX Jetsetter weekly recap. The post Weekly Recap: February 15, 2025 appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
Your Mileage May Vary
The Hero Flight Attendant Who Tells It Like It Is
Flight attendants have a tough, TOUGH job. Their most important reason for being there is to tell us what to do and to keep us safe in the event of…
One Mile at a Time
Hilton Aspire Card Diamond Status: How It Works
The Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card (review) is Hilton’s most premium co-branded credit card, and there are all kinds of reasons to consider picking it up.
View from the Wing
Trapped In Rural Canada: How United Airlines Newark – Dublin Passengers Were Left Stranded For Days Following Medical Divers
United Airlines flight 23 from Newark to Dublin diverted to St. Johns, Newfoundland with a medical emergency on Thursday. Passengers are still stuck there days later, with little hope in sight and no plan to fly out today. Continue reading Trapped In Rural Canada: How United Airlines Newark –...
The Bulkhead Seat
Southwest’s Redeye Flights Took Off This Week For the First Time In Its History
As I wrote about back in July 2024, Southwest has added redeye flights. This… The post Southwest’s Redeye Flights Took Off This Week For the First Time In Its History appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
(Update: Some cancellations) $75 Uber credit with CLEAR enrollment
Update 2/15/25: Doctor of Credit is reporting that some members who signed up for this CLEAR promotion are having their memberships cancelled without notice. According to what they’ve written, it sounds like CLEAR is cancelling on people who signed up with a credit card that reimburses the cost of membership,...
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Qantas First Class Breakfast: Then And Now
I shared some highlights from my Qantas flight from Sydney to Los Angeles flight (full review here), but I thought it would be fun here to compare my first Qantas First Class breakfast from 2015 with the breakfast I just enjoyed. The Dependable Qantas First Class Breakfast In 2015,  I...
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Qantas First Class Breakfast: Then And Now
I shared some highlights from my Qantas flight from Sydney to Los Angeles flight (full review here), but I thought it would be fun here to compare my first Qantas First Class breakfast from 2015 with the breakfast I just enjoyed. The Dependable Qantas First Class Breakfast In 2015,  I...
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Inside The American Airlines Premium Pivot: Deep Dive Into The Challenges Ahead And Blueprint For Success
For years I've written that American Airlines has high costs, and can't win with a strategy of aping Spirit and Frontier (despite that having been Isom's focus while President of the airline). Over the past three years they've been focused primarily on costs when they largely have a revenue...
One Mile at a Time
How To Access Delta Sky Clubs: Complete Guide
Every airline has a different approach when it comes to offering lounge access, though Delta is in a whole different league when it comes to discouraging memberships and day passes, and rather focusing on offering lounge access through credit cards. The Atlanta-based airline also has the most restrictive policies in...
One Mile at a Time
How To Access Delta Sky Clubs: Complete Guide
Every airline has a different approach when it comes to offering lounge access, though Delta is in a whole different league when it comes to discouraging memberships and day passes, and rather focusing on offering lounge access through credit cards. The Atlanta-based airline also has the most restrictive policies in...
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JetBlue Or Breeze: Southwest Airlines Acquisition Speculation Fueled By Flight Attendant Union Leader After Executive Board Meeting
Southwest Airlines flight attendants union board member Chris Click just came out of an executive board meeting and took to social media, fueling speculation that the carrier could be close to announcing a deal to acquire another airline. Continue reading JetBlue Or Breeze: Southwest Airlines Acquisition Speculation Fueled By Flight Attendant...
Travel Points Playbook
One Card, One Trip: New Orleans
In this edition I am looking at a destination that is one of our personal favorites for a long weekend getaway; New Orleans, Louisiana.  Laissez le bon temps rouler (let the good times roll)!
Eye of the Flyer
Order Delta Metal Bag Tags, a Southwest Companion Promotion, First Class Fast Food, and Cruise Questions
If you haven’t been on vacation in a while, perhaps now is a good time to at least read up on some travel-related topics. And maybe look into a certain Southwest Airlines promotion that could save you and a companion a lot of money during the next year. Here’s what we...
Frequent Miler
Finding hidden wins, a great hotel award search tool, and more [Week in Review]
Almost 30 years ago, the Sunscreen Song (or really Chicago Tribune columnist Mary Schmich) taught to “accept certain inalienable truths”, among them the fact that “prices will rise”. That is unfortunately just what happened this week for some awards booked through Avianca Lifemiles. Thankfully, the Broadway musical Spamalot subsequently taught me...
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Southwest Airlines Launches Redeye Flights
As of Thursday, February 13, 2025, Southwest Airlines has launched redeye lights. Through 2017, Southwest used a system that had to be reset each night, forcing all flights to land by 11:00 PM PT. Southwest now uses Amadeus and its recently-signed contracts with both pilots and flight attendants now allow...
One Mile at a Time
Review: American Airlines First Class Boeing 777 (LHR-MIA)
For the last segment of my quick trip to Paris and Cairo, I flew American Airlines’ Boeing 777-300ER first class on the nine hour flight from London (LHR) to Miami (MIA). We know that American’s international first class is on the way out, as the airline will soon reconfigure its 777-300ERs,...
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Alaska Airlines Begins Rolling Out Multi-Partner Award Tickets
When Alaska rolled out a new distance-based award chart that covered all of their partners and all regions of the world, they said they would introduce the ability to combine different partner airlines on a single award ticket redemption. That's something they had teased since joining oneworld and again...
Economondo
Remembering Korea’s Short-Lived Boutique LCC: Seoul to Gwangju on an Air Philip Embraer 145
Join me as I fly onboard Air Philip, a little known Korean carrier that lasted no more than a few months.
One Mile at a Time
Transfer Chase Points To Marriott Bonvoy With 50% Bonus
Chase Ultimate Rewards has just launched its latest transfer bonus. It’s not the most exciting offer on earth, though perhaps for some there might be value with it?
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ICICI Bank launches iShop (offering accelerated rewards on Travel and Shopping Vouchers)
ICICI Bank has launched a new engagement portal which provides accelerated rewards for the customers of the bank, when they go through the Bank's new engagement portal. The post ICICI Bank launches iShop (offering accelerated rewards on Travel and Shopping Vouchers) appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
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Air India adds more frequencies to European Routes in Summer 2025
Air India will add frequencies some days and cut some other flights. Here are the details! The post Air India adds more frequencies to European Routes in Summer 2025 appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
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Air India initiates “refresh” of aircraft, pushes away full refurbishment of 777s due to supply chain constraints
Air India's 777 aircraft will currently get a soft refresh, instead of the full retrofit that was intended earlier. Here are the details. The post Air India initiates “refresh” of aircraft, pushes away full refurbishment of 777s due to supply chain constraints appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
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USA reduces qualifying timelines for renewal of visas via the dropbox method
The requirements for the US Visa renewal via the dropbox process have been changed to only make the process valid for those whose visa expired within the past 12 months. Here are the details. The post USA reduces qualifying timelines for renewal of visas via the dropbox method appeared first...
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Kotak Mahindra Bank cleared by RBI to resume issuance of credit cards
The RBI has cleared Kotak to issue credit cards again. This is excellent news for those waiting to pick up a new credit card from Kotak Mahindra Bank for the past 6 months. The post Kotak Mahindra Bank cleared by RBI to resume issuance of credit cards appeared first on...
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Marriott Flash Sale: 25% off for stays in the US, Europe, Africa and Middle-East between February 17 – March 9, 2025 (Book By Sunday)
A new Marriott Flash Sale offers some good discounts on stays at hotels around half the world. Here is how to get in on the sale and get some good deals. The post Marriott Flash Sale: 25% off for stays in the US, Europe, Africa and Middle-East between February 17...
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Reminder: Get the Axis My Zone Card Lifetime Free
Axis Bank is currently offering the My Zone Credit Card lifetime free. It might be a good idea to look at it, and sign up for it now. The post Reminder: Get the Axis My Zone Card Lifetime Free appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
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8 great miles and points buying opportunities available in February 2025
Here are some amazing opportunities for you to buy miles and points and plan your next vacation at literally 40-50% of the usual prices! The post 8 great miles and points buying opportunities available in February 2025 appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
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Delhi Airport proposes to charge more for travellers using the airport during peak hours, or if you don’t travel Economy
Delhi Airport is asking for its share of money from your ticket to go up by a large chunk. While this is a proposal so far, there are a lot of new concepts being applied. The post Delhi Airport proposes to charge more for travellers using the airport during...