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Get SkyTeam Elite Status by Status Matching with Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles across 47 carriers (match to top tier). Matching Hotel Status too.
Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles programme is offering a status match opportunity for their loyalty programme to members from 47 airlines and 18 hotel chains across the globe. Lotusmiles would match member tiers up to the Platinum Tier in this generous status match opportunity.
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India Will Stop Stamping Boarding Passes At Immigration From September 1
International travellers departing India will no longer need to carry a physical boarding pass to immigration or have it stamped by an immigration officer from September 1, 2026. The Bureau of Immigration is doing away with the requirement across all international airports in the country, in another step towards a...
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Flying Blue Is Devaluing Its Award Tickets From September 2026, But It Is Hiding The Increase
Flying Blue - the loyalty programme of KLM/Air France, is doing a stealth devaluation in the form of splitting out into three fare families for redemption fares. Good news is, there is advance notice. Here is what we know so far.
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ITC Hotels launches new promotion offering up to 50,000 Bonus Green Points
A new promotion from ITC Hotels Group is offering 50,000 bonus points
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ALL Accor promo: Earn 2X-3X points on 2+ night stays in Europe & north Africa
ALL Accor launched a new promotion yesterday which is awarding double points when staying at its properties in Europe (and select north African countries) for at least two nights. If you happen to have an ALL Accor+ subscription, you’ll earn triple points. The Deal Earn 2X points (or 3X points...
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QANTAS: Double Status Credits are back — ‘Twice as Rewarding’ returns for 2026
Well, that didn’t take long. Just over a week ago, when Qantas launched its biggest domestic sale of 2026, I asked whether the airline might follow it with another Double Status Credits promotion. The answer is yes. Qantas has launched another of its popular ‘Twice as Rewarding’ promotions, giving Frequent...
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TSA’s New Boss Says Big Changes Are Coming To Airport Security
The Transportation Security Administration is about to turn 25 years old. And if TSA’s brand-new boss gets his way, the airport security checkpoint we know (and sometimes tolerate) today could…
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Lufthansa Group Amex Offer: Spend $1K+ via Amex Travel & get $200 back
There’s a new, targeted Amex Offer available this week which is giving a $200 statement credit when spending $1,000 or more on flights with Lufthansa Group airlines. Flights have to be booked via Amex Travel, so this sadly won’t work when spending $1,000 or more on taxes and fees with...
Miles To Memories
The OYO Fallout Begins, Wynn Pulls the Plug & Vegas Is The Most Fun City In America?
OYO's rebrand fallout is here, another bombshell closing coming to Vegas, Rio rebrands 2 spots, Nevada is suing over water & Allegiant is #2!
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Woman With Roller Bag Runs Toward Active Runway At Trump Airport—2 Days After Courthouse Gun Arrest
A woman carrying a roller bag allegedly breached a restricted door at President Donald J. Trump International Airport and ran across the ramp toward an active runway. Two days earlier, she had been arrested after a gun was found in her bag at the Palm Beach County Courthouse—but there is...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Save an Extra 15 Percent on Selected Hotels With Expedia — Today Only
You can save an extra 15 percent — in addition to 30 percent — on selected hotel and resort properties with Expedia when you book reservations for at least one night of travel through Monday, February 15, 2027 using promotion code EXTRA15 — but hurry, as this sale ends tonight...
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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 ....
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Would Canadians Treat Us Differently Because We’re American?
Relations between the United States and Canada weren’t exactly warm when we left for our recent trip to Montréal and Québec City. And since we returned, they’ve gotten even worse.…
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American Airlines Eliminating “Premium” First Class… Probably In 2027?
In September 2022, American Airlines announced that it would eliminate its ”premium” first class. This announcement coincided with the airline unveiling its new business class seats, which have since started to enter service.
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Marriott Didn’t Want an Airline Called Moxy — But Delta Hotels Are Fine?
Marriott cared enough about Moxy Hotels to keep the name off an airline. Its defense of Delta Hotels now looks more than a little ironic.
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Earn bonus points & elite night credits when booking wedding at Hyatt properties with code HMOON
If you’re planning a destination wedding, World of Hyatt has a promotion through the end of 2027 that’s offering both bonus points and additional elite night credits when booking your special day at one of their participating properties. The Deal Book a wedding or commitment ceremony at participating Hyatt properties...
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Eligible Spectrum Internet Customers Can Get Amazon Prime for Free
Spectrum is offering free Amazon Prime to eligible Internet customers in qualifying locations.
One Mile at a Time
Review: Airelles Palladio Venice, Italy (What A Gorgeous City Resort!)
For the next portion of my Four Seasons Yacht via Turkmenistan and Saudi Arabia adventure, Ford and I spent a night at the 45-key Airelles Palladio Venice, which is one of the city’s newest luxury hotels, having just opened in April 2026.
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WestJet Rewards: Up to 100,000 points with WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard for Business (August 25 Bonus Offer Highlight)
Today's Bonus Offer Highlight is for our Canadian readers as RBC and WestJet have released the highest ever bonus seen on a WestJet Rewards credit card. Check out all of the new bonuses added today:
Economy Class & Beyond
Recaro Aircraft Seating launches the R4 Premium Economy Seat
Recaro Aircraft Seating is pushing forward, announcing that its R4 Premium Economy Class seat has launched. The Recaro R4 follows the PL3530, launched in 2015 and widely deployed by airlines. The R4 combines enhanced ergonomics, passenger comfort, and premium features while addressing the evolving needs of both airlines and passengers....
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Delta Passenger Refused To Open Her Window Shade—Middle Seat Woman Cried, And The Crew Kicked Them Both Off
A Delta window-seat passenger says the woman beside her opened the shade while she was in the lavatory, then cried when she closed it again. Delta made both women get off the plane to explain themselves—even though no crew instruction required the shade open.
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Travel Blogging While Traveling: That Didn’t Work
It is 2026. I am now four years behind on writing Trip Reports. To avoid further delay, I decided to write blog posts as I went, leaving out the pictures until I returned. I wrote a few posts, and then I lost interest. Back in Puerto Rico, it is now...
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Qatar Airways’ New Stopover Deal Comes With A Very Expensive Freebie
Airline stopover programs have been around for decades. Icelandair was one of the pioneers of the concept, using Iceland’s rather convenient location between North America and Europe to encourage passengers…
Miles To Memories
inKind Offering $50 Off Your Next $100+ Meal for Existing Users
inKind users can get $50 off a $100+ meal, while new users can still sign up through a referral and also get $25 off a $50+ purchase.
Frequent Miler
Buy Marriott Points for as low as 0.89 cents each
Marriott is running a bonus promotion that offers a 30% bonus on purchases of 2,000-39,000 points and a bonus of 40% if buying 40,000 or more points until September 9. That means you can buy points for as low as 0.89 cents per point if you’re targeted for the 40%...
The Alviator
Review: StarFlyer A320 (HND-FUK)
A review of boutique Japanese airline StarFlyer on the 2h 20m flight from Tokyo Haneda to Fukuoka. Is the experience as premium as it sounds?
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ALL Accor Live Limitless: Earn up to 3x points for stays Europe & North Africa
Earn up to 3x ALL Rewards Points for stays of 2 or more night at participating Accor Hotels in Europe & North Africa. Register & book by Sep 13, 26 for stays Sep 7 – Dec 27, 26 Click here to register for and to book this offer (Registration is...
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Marriott Adds Three All-Inclusive Resorts in Playa del Carmen
Marriott will add three all-inclusive resorts in Playa del Carmen to its Tribute Portfolio beginning in 2027, expanding its Bonvoy footprint in Mexico. The post Marriott Adds Three All-Inclusive Resorts in Playa del Carmen appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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Accor offering an Extra Meal voucher for signing up for ALL Accor+ (through September 7, 2026)
Accor+ is offering an F&B Voucher for sign-ups through September 6, 2026. Here are the details.
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American Express Membership Rewards Gets a Rare Rerating in India, With Better Transfers to Virgin Atlantic and Hilton Honors
American Express has "quietly" changed some transfer ratios. Are the good days here again?
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Kenya Airways opens a new route to SkyTeam Elite Plus, exclusively for Accor elite members
There is a unique Status Match out there that allows Accor Elite members to convert their Status into a SkyTeam top-tier status as well. Here are all the details you need to know and apply.
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My Experience Matching Into Malaysia Airlines Platinum Status
Malaysia Airlines is currently offering a very smooth Status Match opportunity for those with Air India status in India. Here are the details of this limited-time opportunity.
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8 great miles and points buying opportunities available as of June 28, 2026
Here are all the current opportunities to buy miles and points, and save 40-50% on your trip costs by using them right.
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IndiGo co-branded credit cards offering 2X Signup bonuses for a limited period
IndiGo's co-branded credit cards are offering some extremely lucrative signup bonuses this month. Here is a lowdown.
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8 great miles and points buying opportunities available as of May 31, 2026
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!
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8 great miles and points buying opportunities available as of May 17, 2026
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!