The Shutterwhale
Earn Double Accor Live Limitless (ALL) Reward Points on Dining – until 30 April 2025
Earn up to 4% back in ALL points when you register and dine at one of Accor’s participating restaurants in Asia before 30 April 2025.
The Shutterwhale
SingSaver March Madness: Unlock Huge Credit Card Sign-Up Rewards This March 2025
Stand to win up to S$2,500 in cash reward on top of exclusive welcome gifts such as Apple iPads, Samsonite luggage, Dyson fans, and up to S$450 in vouchers or cash when you sign-up for a credit card as a new customer before 31 March 2025.
The Shutterwhale
Accor’s Hotel Escape Sale – Save Up to 25% Across Asia Pacific (Book by 31 March 2025)
Accor’s Hotel Escape Sale is here, offering travelers up to 25% off stays across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa. Available for bookings from 3 March to 31 March 2025, with stays valid from 6 March to 30 September 2025, this limited-time promotion includes a wide selection of properties,...
The Shutterwhale
Hotel Review: Hôtel Des Arts Saigon – MGallery (Sky Executive Grand Deluxe Room)
The Hôtel Des Arts Saigon - MGallery in Ho Chi Minh City is probably the best Accor property in the city with a great club lounge and breakfast experience for elite members of the ALL loyalty program.
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One Mile at a Time
Review: Delta One Business Class Boeing 767 (JFK-LAX)
For the last segment of my Aria Suite Adventure to Hong Kong, I flew Delta’s Boeing 767-400ER business class (marketed as ”Delta One”), on the six hour flight from New York (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX). Delta has a fleet of over 60 767s, and while they operate select premium transcon flights,...
PointsMath
Review: Thai Airways A350 Business Class [BKK-MEL]
Last year in March, I travelled from Delhi to Ho Chi Minh City, where of three segments, Thai Airways operated two. This year, March took me to Australia & Indonesia. After a lot of back & forth, I booked a Thai Airways Business Class from Delhi to Melbourne with a...
Eye of the Flyer
Is Delta Comfort+ Worth It, Could Southwest Bring Back Free Bags, Metal Delta Elite Tags Shipping, 20% Off Carnival Cruises, Huge Hotel Card Offer, NCL Balcony Review and More!
My desk has finally completely stopped moving after my last cruise. For you who do not know, when you spend many weeks at sea, you tend to get a bit land-sick when back on dry land because you still feel the movement of the ship for a while. I can...
TravelUpdate
Which aircraft has the distinction of being the very first NEO?
The good folks at Airbus made a great hullabaloo when they announced a New Engine Option on their…
One Mile at a Time
Amex Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card Review: Platinum The Easy Way
Both American Express and Chase issue co-branded Marriott credit cards. In this post, I want to take a closer look at theMarriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card, which is the most premium credit card in the portfolio. This card is quite compelling, and the easiest way to earn Platinum Elite...
One Mile at a Time
Chase Freedom Flex 5x Points Categories Q2 2025: Register Now
The Chase Freedom FlexSM Credit Card(review) is an incredible no annual fee card belonging to Chase’s Freedom portfolio, which can help you maximize your points, thanks to its quarterly bonus categories. With a new quarter being right around the corner, Chase has just opened registration for its Q2 2025 bonus...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
SAS EuroBonus: Receive a 25% discount on award flights to select European destinations
Calling all you SAS EuroBonus points millionaires! The program is offering a 25% discount on award flights, or as they call them bonus trips to and from Milan, Malaga, Nice, London, Paris, Amsterdam, Zurich and Vilnius. This offer is valid on both one way and return trips. This offer must...
Frequent Miler
Last Chance Deals: United Mile Play, Southwest portal promo, Alaska/Greenlight offer & more
Welcome to our weekly list of what’s ending this week as well as a collection of some other deals that are due to end soon. Half a dozen deals are due to end this week which includes the latest round of targeted United Mile Play offers, an opportunity to earn bonus...
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (15th March)
We’re halfway through March, and with lighter evenings comes more news headlines. Yes, it’s time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. It’s fun, fun, fun, on the trams, trams, trams – Midland Metro tram approaching Upper Bull Street stop, as I switch from one office to another. TRIP REPORT:...
Points With a Crew
Should you sign up for the Capital One Venture or Venture X Card? (With a $1000 welcome offer)
The Capital One Venture and Venture X cards are 2 cards that earn super valuable Venture miles. But which of these two powerhouse cards is the best? Let's look at ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
What Is Wrong With This Photograph? Part 292
The inaccuracies of images generated by artificial intelligence annoy me — which include the glaringly obvious misspellings and warped logos that other bloggers are okay with displaying on their weblogs. I really do not understand that, as I personally would be embarrassed to use those images here at The Gate...
The Bulkhead Seat
2025 Weekly Review: March 15th
It’s the Ides of March today and I’m home in Tampa. I spent this… The post 2025 Weekly Review: March 15th appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
Possible TAP acquisition, false advertising from KLM, a bait-and-switch from Fairfield Toronto Airport, and more…(Saturday Selection)
The internet was busy this week with more talk of potential mergers, and some shady behavior from airlines and hotels alike with a story about false advertising from KLM and bait-and-switch tactics from Fairfield Toronto Airport. Air France potential merger could seriously shake up the industry The parent company of...
Your Mileage May Vary
Why Do Passengers Board and Disembark on the Left Side of Airplanes?
Have you ever noticed that if you have a reservation on a commercial airline, you almost always board and disembark on the plane’s left side? Have you ever wondered why…
Frequent Miler
15K Hawaiian miles with Hilton timeshare offer
We frequently see hotel chains offer incentives for attending timeshare presentations. Usually, those incentives include hotel points and sometimes cash or a gift card. However, I came across an offer in my Hawaiian Airlines account this week to earn 15,000 HawaiianMiles with a new Hilton offer that requires attendance at...
Josh Trips
St. Regis Bora Bora review: luxurious, intimate, and picture perfect
I recently got back from my fourth visit to Bora Bora, where I decided to split my time…
View from the Wing
Marriott Bonvoy’s Hiring Plans Expose Major Planned Changes—The Future Looks Even Worse For Members
Marriott Bonvoy is looking to make a couple of hires that suggest changes coming to the program. Continue reading Marriott Bonvoy’s Hiring Plans Expose Major Planned Changes—The Future Looks Even Worse For Members...
Wingtips
WingTips Weekly: The Good, The Bad & The Delayed
Welcome back to another WingTips weekly roundup, your first-class ticket to the week’s best (and occasionally the most… The post WingTips Weekly: The Good, The Bad & The Delayed appeared first on Wingtips.
Monkey Miles
Activate! Chase Freedom Flex® 5% Bonus Categories for Q2 2025: Amazon and Select Streaming
Check out the latest quarterly Chase Freedom bonus categories The post Activate! Chase Freedom Flex® 5% Bonus Categories for Q2 2025: Amazon and Select Streaming appeared first on Monkey Miles.
One Mile at a Time
Weekly Review: March 15, 2025
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I’ve been trying to recover from jet lag from my Japan trip, and am at home spending time with my family, and have a lot of trip reports to catch up on! On the points & travel front, this week...
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: World’s Lightest Automatic Inflation Sleeping Pads
Discover the World's Lightest Automatic Inflation Sleeping Pads on Kickstarter, an essential for any traveler or camper seeking comfort and convenience. With high-tech features and multiple backing levels, these pads promise to revolutionize your outdoor experience. Support the project by March 27th and enjoy exclusive discounts.
Your Mileage May Vary
Why the JetBlue Plus Card Is Worth Keeping
JetBlue is one of the airlines we fly with most often, as they have many destinations leaving from our hometown airport in Orlando. All their planes are Wi-Fi equipped and…
Miles To Memories
Award Sweet Spot, or Slippery Slope?
The award sweet spot concept is a popular one for points and travel enthusiasts. But overly focusing on them can lead to disaster. The post Award Sweet Spot, or Slippery Slope? appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Live and Let’s Fly
Entitled Southwest Airlines Passenger Demands New Flight
An entitled Southwest Airlines passenger in Nashville demanded rebooking despite visible signs of intoxication and no flight availability. When he did not get his way, things went downhill fast. Intoxicated Southwest Airlines Passenger Missed His Flight, Then Became Irate When Southwest Refused To Rebook Him Bodycam footage from Nashville International...
The Shutterwhale
World of Hyatt Award Chart Changes on 25 March 2025: Key Updates on Asia & Pacific
World of Hyatt's annual award chart changes take effect on 25 March 2025, impacting the number of points required for free night redemptions at select properties. In the Asia & Pacific region, 12 hotels will move down a category, while 25 will move up, making some redemptions more expensive.
The Shutterwhale
How to Plan an Orlando Florida Theme Park Holiday
Orlando’s theme parks provide a range of experiences to suit every type of visitor. Walt Disney World alone has four separate parks, while Universal Orlando features two main parks and a water park.
The Shutterwhale
IHG One Rewards (Targeted Promo): Double Elite Night Credits Through 22 April 2025, up to 10 nights
Earn double elite night credits with IHG One Rewards, up to 10 nights, when you register for the targeted promo and stay before 22 April 2025.
The Shutterwhale
Get S$408 Cash Reward (PayNow Transfer) with Citi Credit Card as a New Customer – S$500 Minimum Spend within 30 Days Required
Be one of the first 500 successful applicants each day, from 12 PM between 23 to 27 January 2025, to receive a S$408 cash reward when you sign up for a Citi credit card as a new customer.
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World of Hyatt Bonus Journeys Global Promotion – Get Double & Triple Points from First Stay (27 January to 28 March 2025)
Earn triple points across Hyatt Place and Hyatt Properties and double points across all other participating Hyatt properties worldwide when you register and stay between 27 January 2025 to 28 March 2025.
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Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur (Cat 5) Now Accepting Room Reservations from 3 September 2025
After a series of delays, the Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur (which occupies the top floors of Merdeka 118) is finally accepting room reservations from 03 September 2025.
The Shutterwhale
King Vs. Queen Mattress: Which Is the Better Choice for Hotel Stays?
Ever stood in front of your hotel room door, key card in hand, wondering if you made the right choice between a king or queen room? You're not alone. This decision bugs first-time and experienced travelers alike, as it can make or break your hotel experience. The stakes are even...
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IHG One Rewards Extends 20% Dining Discount + 100 Bonus Points per USD 10 Through 30 December 2025
Continue to enjoy 20% savings on your total food bill through 30 December 2025, when dining across participating IHG restaurants and bars in Southeast Asia and South Korea - for IHG One Rewards members only.