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Marriott Bonvoy to Roll Out An Upgrade List on Its App, Letting Members See their estimated chances of an upgrade
Marriott Bonvoy is testing an airline style upgrade list, which gives you hope around how far ahead or not are your chances to get an upgrade when you check in on the back of your elite status with the chain.
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SBI Card and Eternal launch co-branded Eternal SBI Card with discounts on Zomato, Blinkit, Bistro and District
Zomato owner Eternal is launching a new credit card with SBI Cards, and it is trying to rustle up appetite with a 5,000-card limited issuance (but who is counting).
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Deal: Buy Aeroplan miles with up to 90% Bonus through October 29, 2026
A new flash sale lets you buy Air Canada miles for 1.315 USD or INR 1.29. Here are the details.
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SAS Loyalty Programme Eurobonus Status Matches Returns with 84 airlines; Special Price for Indian matches
EuroBonus is offering a paid status match worldwide. And you can match all the way up to Diamond Status. Here are the details.
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Rove Adds JetBlue TrueBlue as 1:1 Transfer Partner, Launches 20% Bonus
Rove has added JetBlue TrueBlue as its 22nd transfer partner, with 1:1 transfers and a limited-time 20% bonus available through November 14, 2026.
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Southwest Rapid Rewards Overhaul: New Elite Tiers, Companion Pass Changes, Partner Awards, & More
Southwest is overhauling Rapid Rewards in 2027, with three new elite tiers, Companion Pass bundled into Platinum, credit card spending counting toward status, and new partner airline options.
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JetBlue opens BlueFirst bookings ahead of a December launch (promo fares available through 16 October)
JetBlue Airways has put BlueFirst, its new domestic First Class, on sale, so travelers on JetBlue routes where Mint isn’t offered can now book a premium seat for flights from December. The first flights connect Boston and Fort Lauderdale, and JetBlue is marking the occasion with a handful of introductory fares...
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Credit Card Review: Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card
There’s a Marriott Bonvoy American Express card you won’t find on AMEX’s application page. You can’t sign up for it, there’s no welcome bonus, and American Express isn’t trying to…
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Rove adds JetBlue as its newest transfer partner
Rove continues to expand its travel partner portfolio at a blistering pace. In the last year, the rewards program has added transfer partnerships with Japan Airlines Mileage Bank, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), Frontier, Copa, and Virgin Atlantic. Now, Rove has announced yet another new airline transfer partner: JetBlue TrueBlue. Transfers to...
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Singapore Airlines Spontaneous Escapes: Save 30% on select KrisFlyer award flights (Oct 2026 edition)
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer’s famous Spontaneous Escapes have been released for October and offer 30% off select award flights. These are the airline’s monthly discounted award flight offers that are only open for booking for the last few weeks of this month for travel in the following month. As is typically...
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American Express® Gold Card Review – Benefits Galore!
The American Express® Gold Card comes with a solid welcome offer, outstanding earning potential and benefits on travel and other purchases that make it definitely one that you should consider as you are applying for your next card
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Delta Air Lines Is Giving Delta One A Major Upgrade Beyond The Lie-Flat Seat
Delta Air Lines is refreshing its Delta One business class experience with new meals, better drinks, updated amenities, and more control over dining and rest. I like the direction and these are improvements passengers can enjoy without waiting for an aircraft with new seats. Delta One Refresh Brings New Dining,...
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MTM Diamond Is Getting Yet Another Glow Up With Additional Shows & Perks
We are bringing some new MTM Diamond shows to the group along with some other exciting news. Check it out, and come join us!
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Southwest Overhauls Rapid Rewards With New Platinum Status, Companion Pass, and More
Southwest Airlines is making huge changes to its Rapid Rewards loyalty program by introducing…
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Lufthansa’s first Airbus A350-1000 will fly to Tokyo Haneda
Lufthansa's first Airbus A350-1000 is due to arrive in Munich from Airbus in Toulouse in mid-November. Its first passenger flight is scheduled for 3 December 2026, from Munich to Tokyo Haneda. Shanghai and Singapore will follow in the weeks after that, according to Lufthansa, but it hasn't given dates for...
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United Flyers Transfer Miles For Free By Closing A Pool—Avoiding More Than $700 In Fees
A United flyer needed 45,000 miles from their sister for an upgrade, but transferring them would have cost more than $700. They moved the miles for free by creating a mileage pool, having the sister leave the pool, and then closing it. The miles landed in their personal account, available...
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Southwest “Icon Lounges” Opening At 11 Airports, In Partnership With Chase
Southwest has revealed its lounge network will be called Icon Lounges, shared the first rendering, and named four opening airports, with at least seven more planned.
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Southwest Overhauls Rapid Rewards—New Loungee, Elite Tier And Partner Awards, But A Much Harder Companion Pass
Southwest is adding Silver, Gold and Platinum status, premium cabin partner awards and Icon lounges. But card bonuses will stop counting toward Companion Pass, two fares will earn fewer points, and companion pass because part of the elite tier structure rather than separately earned.
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American Express Blue Business Plus / Business Cash: 50K / $500 bonus after $5k spend
New welcome offers are available for the Blue Business Plus and Blue Business Cash cards, giving the opportunity to earn 50,000 Membership Rewards points or $500 after spending $5,000 on eligible purchases within the first 3 months. That isn’t the best offer that we’ve seen for either card, but it...
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JetBlue Launches BlueFirst™ Domestic First Class With Fares Starting at $249
JetBlue has started selling BlueFirst™, its new domestic First Class product, with introductory fares…
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Air France adds Nashville and San Diego to its US network
For the summer 2027 season, Air France will expand its network with two new routes to the United States, with new services to Nashville, Tennessee and San Diego, California. Starting 3rd May 2027, Air France will operate three weekly flights between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and San Diego, operating Mondays, Wednesdays...
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World Of Hyatt Free Online Points Transfers Live: How They Work & Limits
World of Hyatt is expected to launch free online points transfers between members on October 15, 2026. Here's what we know so far, and what limits might come with it.
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Singapore Airlines Spontaneous Escapes: 30% Off Award Flights Around The World
Singapore Airlines' Spontaneous Escapes are back again this month. This promotion allows you to book discounted award flights on some routes.
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Get 20% off SAS EuroBonus awards for travel through 31 March 2027 (USA – Europe Business Class 48,000 points)
SAS has launched an excellent award sale in which it's offering 20% off all award bookings made by 18 October for travel through 31 March 2027. Economy Class, Premium Economy (where offered), and Business Class awards are all discounted and because SAS doesn't add surcharges to its awards, there are...
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JetBlue BlueFirst First Class: Seats, Amenities, Pricing, Upgrades, & More
JetBlue's new BlueFirst first class is rolling out fleetwide from December 2026, with MiQ seats and bento-style meals, but economy seat pitch drops from 32" to 30".
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Get Up to 2,500 SQC Towards Aeroplan Elite Status by Purchasing SAF
Aeroplan members can take advantage of an excellent opportunity to earn Status Qualifying Credits (SQC) toward Aeroplan Elite Status while…
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United Airlines Tells Flight Attendants To Collect First Class Drinks Before Pushback, Even In Paper Cups
United Airlines is reminding flight attendants that pre-departure beverages should be collected or stowed before pushback, including disposable cups. The clarification follows updated FAA guidance that also prompted Delta Air Lines to shorten the time passengers have to enjoy their welcome drinks. United Clarifies Pre-Departure Drink Collection Rules An internal...
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Aeroplan and DINR Partnership Expands: Earn Points on Restaurant Reservations
Aeroplan and DINR have expanded their partnership, giving Aeroplan members a new way to earn points on restaurant reservations and…
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Air India Frankfurt–Delhi Flight Diverted to Jaipur After Hijack Alert
Air India found itself in another confusing incident today when a squawk 7500 (hijack) protocol was implemented on a Frankfurt - Delhi flight and the plane had to divert, eventually to be cleared.
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Singapore Airlines will introduce New In-Flight Amenities across all Cabin Classes
Singapore Airlines is rolling out a host of upgrades to its passenger experience next month. Here are the details.
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Signup Offer: Air India Maharaja Club offering 2,000 Bonus Points for New Sign-Ups Until October 31, 2026
If you are not already a member of Air India Group's Maharaja Club, here is an opportunity to sign up with an extra bonus. Details inside.
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American Express Membership Rewards (India) changes coming November 15, 2026
American Express is changing a few more things about its Amex card lineup in India next month. Here is what is changing up.
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Air India and Singapore Airlines Expand Partnership, Offering More Travel Options and Better Frequent Flyer Benefits
Singapore Airlines and Air India are taking the next step in their commercial partnership. Here is what rolls out in October 2026 and next year.
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Akasa Air, Air India Group raise fuel surcharges as Indian airlines pass on higher ATF costs
Airfares are getting more expensive in the coming days. So act now if you have not booked your tickets for the coming festive season.
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Purchase Hilton Honors Points at ₹ 0.44 / $ 0.0045 with upto 120% Bonus, their best ever offer
You can currently buy Hilton Honors Points at more than half the usual price, along with an enhanced quota of the number of points you can buy this year. If you stock up now, you can get great value from these points.
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3 Days Only: Rove Miles Is Doubling Its Referral Bonus: Get 1,000 Miles When You Sign Up
Rove Miles is running a new promotion, offering a bonus of 1000 Miles on signup through September 18, 2026.