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Hotel Review: Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo (King Suite) – Fantastic Location at a Premium
The prime location of the Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo is a major highlight, offering easy access to three Tokyo Metro lines. While the hotel has a solid F&B experience, the high room rates make this an expensive choice on longer stays.
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New HSBC Live+ Card Offers 8% Cashback on Dining, Shopping, and Entertainment – until 31 December 2024
HSBC has just launched a brand new cashback credit card, the HSBC Live+ Card, offering up to 8% bonus cashback on all eligible dining, shopping, entertainment, and petrol spend each month. New to HSBC customers can receive S$300 eVouchers with S$500 spend.
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Lounge Review: Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge – Incheon International Airport (ICN) Terminal 1
The Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge in Incheon International Airport (ICN) is quite possibly the best Star Alliance lounge in Seoul - passengers with Star Alliance Gold status departing on an eligible flight may also enter the lounge to enjoy its superior F&B offerings.
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How and Why I Redeemed My Max Miles for World of Hyatt Points: A Slightly Troublesome Process
Max Miles is a great platform to earn extra World of Hyatt points from online transactions (including flight and hotel bookings) - especially for those in markets without a co-branded credit card!
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Frequent Flyer Bonuses
June 26 Bonus Offer Highlight: ANA Mileage Club – Earn 3x miles for stays at IHG hotels worldwide
Today's Bonus Offer Highlight has IHG and ANA teaming up to offer 3x Mileage Club miles on IHG stays this summer. Check out all of the new bonuses added today here: The post June 26 Bonus Offer Highlight: ANA Mileage Club – Earn 3x miles for stays at IHG hotels worldwide...
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Easy Savings! $20 Discount When You Add Discover Card to Amazon Wallet
If you have a Discover card, check out this promotion that can save you $20 on your next Amazon purchase. The post Easy Savings! $20 Discount When You Add Discover Card to Amazon Wallet appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Your Mileage May Vary
9 Instant Giveaways That Someone is Canadian
A while back we wrote a piece about 20 ways you can spot an American from a mile away. People seemed to appreciate it, so we did a follow up…
One Mile at a Time
A Russian Government Jet Is Flying To New York
A Russian government aircraft is currently enroute from Moscow to New York, so if you see an interesting plane on the ground at Kennedy Airport later today, now you know why…
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American Airlines Will Be The Biggest Airline For The 4th Of July – By A Lot
To answer ‘who’s the biggest on the Fourth of July’ we’re mostly asking who carries passengers from the most places domestically to the most places domestically, and looking at most flights, even with smaller planes and fewer seats, makes sense. Continue reading American Airlines Will Be The Biggest Airline For The...
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KLM is Adding Its 21st US Destination: Portland International Airport
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, simply known KLM, is the flag carrier of the Netherlands… The post KLM is Adding Its 21st US Destination: Portland International Airport appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
(Now In-Branch) 120K points with targeted new Chase Ink Preferred bonus [YMMV]
Update 6/26/24: This increased welcome offer on the Chase Ink Business Preferred card is now available in-branch. Doctor of Credit reports that this will be the case through July 3, after which time it sounds like it’ll be available publicly online for all without needing to have any concerns about...
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Cathay Pacific is Moving to Terminal 6 at JFK in 2026
There is a lot of moving going on at New York John F Kennedy… The post Cathay Pacific is Moving to Terminal 6 at JFK in 2026 appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Economy Class & Beyond
Emirates opens its new lounge at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport
It’s taken some time, but Emirates has finally unveiled new lounge at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport The airline’s 925 square meter lounge opened its doors earlier this week to welcome First and Business Class customers, as well as Emirates Skywards members. It is located in Terminal 2C at Paris...
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Delta One Lounge Opens at New York-JFK
Delta Air Lines just opened its first premium international Delta One Lounge at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). The post Delta One Lounge Opens at New York-JFK appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
One Mile at a Time
KLM Launching Amsterdam To Portland Flights, Replacing Delta
KLM is launching flights to Portland, representing the carriers 21st destination in North America. However, this new service will come at the expense of Deltas existing flight, so the implications for consumers are fairly limited.
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SAS to Operate Out of the New JFK Terminal 1 When It Opens in 2026
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) announced today that it plans to move into the new Terminal… The post SAS to Operate Out of the New JFK Terminal 1 When It Opens in 2026 appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Live and Let’s Fly
Black American Airlines Passenger Claims White Woman “Stole” Her Seat
A black passenger claimed a white woman “stole her seat” in premium economy class due to “white privilege,” but dismissed a more likely explanation and misled the public. And yet American Airlines ultimately refunded her upgrade fee even though she still flew in the upgraded cabin and had an open...
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Cathay Pacific Moving Out Of American Airlines Terminal At JFK, Will Gain New Lounge
Cathay Pacific will leave the American Airlines terminal 8 at New York JFK airport and relocate to the new terminal 6 once the first 5 gates open there, projected for “early 2026.” Cathay will open its own roughly 10,000 square foot lounge there, its second in the U.S. after San Francisco....
Monkey Miles
More Amex Offers targeting Hilton brands roll out
New Amex Offers rolling out targeting Hilton brands The post More Amex Offers targeting Hilton brands roll out appeared first on Monkey Miles.
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United Adds illy Cold Brew In Flight Starting July 1st
United Airlines is not exactly known for its premium food and beverage offerings. That… The post United Adds illy Cold Brew In Flight Starting July 1st appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
One Mile at a Time
Cathay Pacific Moving To JFK Terminal 6, Opening Lounge
New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) is currently undergoing a major redevelopment. As part of this, we’re supposed to see the opening of the new Terminal 6 in early 2026. While we’ve known that the terminal would be occupied by JetBlue and Lufthansa Group, an additional airline has just...
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Ugh: Southwest Airlines Revenue Projections Plummet, Problems Worse Than We Thought
We’re mere days away from the end of the second quarter, and Southwest Airlines has filed an SEC 8-K updating its projections of how the quarter will go. Things are bloody. Their previous ‘worst case scenario’ was projecting a 3.5% year-over-year drop in revenue per available seat mile. That’s bad,...
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Save Up to 15% 3 Ways Summer 2024 With IHG One Rewards
You can save up to 15% 3 ways this summer of 2024 with IHG One Rewards with three rate options at greater than 6,000 participating hotel and resort properties across 19 brands worldwide through Monday, September 2, 2024... ...but you must... The post Save Up to 15% 3 Ways Summer 2024 With...
Frequent Miler
LifeMiles award sale: 2 for 1 tickets to select Central & South American cities & 20% back to select European cities
Avianca is running a double award sale, giving rebates of up to 50% when redeeming LifeMiles to select South American destinations and 20% back on award flights to select European cities. The Deal Avianca LifeMiles is offering two award sales: Get 2 for 1 award tickets from select US cities...
One Mile at a Time
United Adding Illy Cold Brew To Drink Lineup
United Airlines will soon be introducing cold brew onboard its flights. This was first rumored a couple of weeks ago, and is now official — talk about an exciting and long overdue development!
One Mile at a Time
Qatar Airways May Invest In Virgin Australia
While we’ll see if this materializes, there are reports that Qatar Airways is preparing to invest in Virgin Australia.
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[LAST CHANCE] 85,000 Bonus Points with Chase’s Southwest Cards: Your Ticket to a Companion Pass!
Chase's Southwest consumer credit cards have boosted their initial bonus offer to 85,000 points. That's most of the way to earning a companion pass, in addition to being one of the most valuable bonuses currently on the market. Continue reading [LAST CHANCE] 85,000 Bonus Points with Chase’s Southwest...
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Guide: How does the Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts program work?
If you love staying at luxury properties, then the fine hotels & resorts program is a great benefit to help take your stay to the next level!
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Get S$100 Bonus Cashback + Usual Cashback/Miles with DBS/POSB Mid-Year Campaign (12 June – 31 July 2024): Register Now!
Earn S$100 bonus cashback on top of your usual credit card miles when you charge eligible dining, shopping, and travel expenses to your DBS/POSB card(s). Promotion registration is required.
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First Look at the Newly-Renovated Rooms and Spaces of the Grand Hyatt Singapore – Reopening Soon?
Photos of the newly-renovated Grand Hyatt Singapore have surfaced online with information on available room and suite types in 2024. The Terrace Wing is slated to open later this year but the rooms and suites in the Grand Wing will not be ready until 2025.
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Get Accor Plus Explorer Membership (worth S$418) with Annual Travel Insurance Superior Plan (APAC) + S$15 eCapitaVoucher for American Express Cardholders
From now through to 30 June 2024, purchase any single- and multi-trip travel insurance to receive attractive sign-up gifts which include an Accor Plus Explorer Membership (worth S$418) and Samsonite luggage (worth S$570).
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Earn Up to 270,000 Bonus Miles via Kris+ with Your Wedding Banquet Deposit at Andaz Singapore – First Hotel to Offer This Opportunity
Earn 9 miles per dollar (capped at 270,000 miles) on your wedding deposit at Andaz Singapore when you pay using Kris+, and earn an additional 3 miles per dollar (with no cap) with the right credit card.
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Hotel Review: Conrad Singapore Orchard (Executive Room) – Beautifully Renovated Rooms with a Great Executive Lounge
The Conrad Singapore Orchard reopened in late December 2023 after extensive renovations, offering modern amenities in its newly-renovated rooms and suites. Despite initial doubts, the property's updated facilities and convenient location near Orchard Road make it a preferred choice over Conrad Centennial Singapore for future stays.
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Exclusive Accor Private Sale for Members: Save Up to 35% on Stays Across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the Pacific!
Enjoy 25% off stays of two nights or more at participating Accor hotels across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the Pacific - Accor Plus members can access the sale now with an additional 10% savings (bringing the total discount to 35%) for participating properties in Asia and the Pacific.
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Earn Up to S$790 in Statement Credits on Hotel Spend with the New Go with Amex Campaign
The new Go with Amex campaign has arrived in Singapore, offering up to S$790 in statement credits for hotel spending.
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The Best Time to Apply for Credit Card in Singapore – Earn Sign-up Rewards + Additional Prizes and a Chance to Win Business Class Tickets with SingSaver (8 May 2024 to 5 June 2024)
SingSaver has just brought back the Team Cashback vs Air Miles campaign which will run from 8 May 2024 to 5 June 2024 - new applicants can enjoy fantastic sign-up gifts, as well as a chance to earn up to 34,000 bonus Max Miles or S$370 worth of voucher when...