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Alaska Airlines is now operating four new California routes
Alaska Airlines has recent history of bolstering its presence in California and that presence is soon going to be bolstered even further when the airline introduces three new SoCal routes later this year. The post Alaska Airlines is now operating four new California routes appeared first on Traveling For Miles.
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Ends today: Buy up to 300,000 IHG points at 0.5 cents each
In the current IHG points sale, members can buy up to 300,000 points at a cost of just 0.5 cents per point and for some, this represents a good opportunity to top up an account with the view of redeeming the points for a booking in the not to distant...
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Two US flights can no longer use the pre-clearance facility in Abu Dhabi (temporarily)
Unfortunately, passengers on two of Etihad's US bound flights are, for a 'transitional period', no longer able to use the US CBP preclearance facility in Abu Dhabi and will have to clear US immigration upon arrival just as passengers on most other flights have to do. The post Two US flights...
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Trenitalia to join SkyTeam
It seems that SkyTeam is building further Air-Rail links in Europe, with the airline adding Trenitalia as part of the network Both SkyTeam and Trenitalia, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to offer customers a wider choice of destinations across Italy. The partnership will enable passengers to explore Italy using...
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TRIP REPORT: A Hong Kong Transit, featuring Cathay Pacific’s “The Pier” – Taking the long way to Singapore
A Hong Kong Transit, featuring Cathay Pacific’s “The Pier” lounge Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore With the first big segment out of the way, it’s time to navigate Hong Kong International Airport. I’ve always found it efficient to fly in and out of the place, but how...
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Save up to 20% on Qatar Airways flights from Europe to select destinations (excl. Americas)
Qatar Airways has launched a new promotion in which it's offering members of its Privilege Club (which free to join) up to 20% off fares between various European countries and the airline's destinations in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Oceania (this is a similar promotion to one that appeared...
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World of Hyatt Free Night Awards – everything you need to know
All four major hotel chains in the miles & points world issue awards or certificates that allow the bearer to book a free night* at properties in their portfolio, but Hyatt's free night awards can be little more complicated than the awards issued by Marriott, IHG, and Hilton, so this...
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KLM unveils is 105th Delft Blue House
As seasons come and go, some traditions continue – with KLM unveiling its newest Delft Blue house. This year, KLM selected ‘Het huis aan de drie grachten’ in Amsterdam, a national monument that borders three canals: the Grimburgwal, the Oudezijds Voorburgwal and the Oudezijds Achterburgwal. The airline was proud to...
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Buy Virgin Atlantic Points with a 70% bonus (0.89p or 1.48¢ each)
Virgin Atlantic's has brought back the best points sale that we see it run, and that means that for the next few weeks, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club members can buy points from 0.89 pence each (UK accounts) or from 1.48 cents each (US accounts). The post Buy Virgin Atlantic Points with...
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Air Serbia takes delivery of its 3rd Airbus A330
Air Serbia continues to slowly expand its fleet, with the airline taking delivery of its 3rd Airbus A330 The airline’s third wide-body Airbus A330-200, registered as YU-ARD and bearing the EXPO 2027 mark, was delivered at a ceremony at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport earlier last week.   View this post...
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TRIP REPORT: Taking the long way to Singapore – AY099 Helsinki to Hong Kong (BUSINESS CLASS)
AY099 Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Hong Kong International Airport (BUSINESS CLASS) Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore Onto one of the big pieces for this trip – me trying out Finnair’s AirLounge Seats by Collins Aerospace. Does the non-reclining business class seat work? Can your writer get more...
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Deal: Alaska Airlines miles on sale with a mystery bonus [Targeted]
For the second month running, Alaska Airlines has launched a new mileage sale in which it's offering select Mileage Plan members a mystery maximum bonus which varies from account to account. The post Deal: Alaska Airlines miles on sale with a mystery bonus [Targeted] appeared first on Traveling For Miles.
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Get 25% off stays at Waldorf Astoria, Conrad & LXR properties worldwide
Well, this is good news. The promotion discussed in this article was, at one point, an ongoing promotion that never seemed to end, that offered a very good deal, and that wasn't particularly well publicised. For most of this year, however, the usual link to the promotion page hasn't worked, and...
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TRIP REPORT: A Rapid Helsinki Transit and the Finnair Non-Schengen Lounge – Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore
A Rapid Helsinki Transit and the Finnair Non-Schengen Lounge Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore It’s time to run like the wind and transit across Helsinki Airport. And maybe grab a quick Gin and Tonic in the lounge, if time allows… and then head onto my long-haul flight....
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These are the major 4Q 2024 hotel promotions from Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, and Marriott
Now that we're into October and into the fourth quarter of 2024, there's a good chance that we're not going to see any more major hotel promotions announced before the end of the year and with that in mind, here are all the big promotions from Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, and...
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Last day to book the IHG Europe/Asia/Oceania Autumn sale (up to 25% off)
The IHG Autumn/Fall sale for bookings at the chain's properties in Europe and very select properties in Asia, the Maldives, Australia, and French Polynesia, has been running since the middle of September, but as it ends at the end of today, there are just a few hours left in which...