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Vistara launches free messaging for Club Vistara members flying aboard their 787s and A321s
Vistara launches free inflight messaging plans for customers on board their international flights who fly on their 787 and A321 flights, as long as they are Club Vistara members. Here are the details. The post Vistara launches free messaging for Club Vistara members flying aboard their 787s and A321s appeared...
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American Express rolls out Zomato Gold Perks to their cardmembers
American Express has rolled out a new perk for card members holding a personal credit or charge card. As per the new promotion, they are entitled to join the Zomato Gold programme with American Express's compliments. The post American Express rolls out Zomato Gold Perks to their cardmembers appeared first...
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Accor Plus Flash Sale: 10% Discount on Membership – Enjoy up to 50% Discount on F&B and Two Free Nights Each Year (Purchase by 29 October 2023)
Enjoy 10% savings on all Accor Plus memberships when you sign up between 25-29 October 2023 - save up to 50% on dining, enjoy heavily-discounted room rates, and get 20 status nights each year in the Accor Live Limitless membership.
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American Express offering up to INR 2,500 discount for Platinum and Gold Cardmembers at Truefitt and Hill
American Express is now offering Platinum and Gold Cardmembers a discount of up to INR 2500 per quarter at Truefitt & Hill across the country. Here is how to get it. The post American Express offering up to INR 2,500 discount for Platinum and Gold Cardmembers at Truefitt and Hill...
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Amex India’s festive offer: Give or get a Card via the Member-Get-Member Program to earn bonus points and get a set of Limited Edition Playing Cards – Offer extended till October 31.
American Express is back with their Member-Get-Member Referral Programme for 2023, and for a limited time, they are also offering special Limited Edition Playing Cards for both, the referrers and referees. The post Amex India’s festive offer: Give or get a Card via the Member-Get-Member Program to earn bonus points...
TravelUpdate
Does anyone remember the French Bloch MB.220?
The Bloch MB.220 was a twin engine airliner that first flew on 11 June 1936 from Villacoublay, just outside of Paris. Powered by a pair of Gnome-Rhône 14N air cooled piston engines, it could fly 16 passengers up to 1,400km. Air France ordered 16 aircraft, with the first scheduled flight...
Points Miles and Bling
Air Canada Announces Positive Changes to Seat Benefits for Elite Members
Air Canada has announced a positive change to their advanced seat selection policy for Aeroplan Elite Status members and their… The post Air Canada Announces Positive Changes to Seat Benefits for Elite Members appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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American Express rolls out Festive Spend Offers for cardmembers (valid through November 15, 2023)
American Express has rolled out the festive spending offers for 2023. Here is a lowdown of all their offers and how you can easily get 4-5% more on your spending in the next 60 days after enrolling for these offers. The post American Express rolls out Festive Spend Offers for...
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Get 2,500 Bonus ALL Points + 20 Status Nights with Accor Plus Membership (6-17 September 2023 Only)
Get 2,500 bonus ALL Points (worth €50 or S$73) when you sign-up for an Accor Plus membership by 17 September 2023 - enjoy up to 50% savings on hotel stays, dining, as well as complimentary free night(s) each membership year!
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QANTAS: Prime Minister’s son scores invitation only ‘Chairman’s Lounge’ membership
Joe Ashton of the Australian Financial Review (AFR) is one of my favourite reads for airline and tourism gossip. His acerbic wit has gotten him into legal trouble, but I delight in his cutting and well-researched remarks, especially concerning Qantas. Background to Qantas and Joe Ashton He is not a...
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Three Nights at The Athenee Hotel in Bangkok with USD 100 F&B Credit from just USD 441 – An Even Great Deal for Marriott Bonvoy Elite Members!
The Athenee Hotel in Bangkok is offering an exclusive travel-agent-only rate which comes with a third night free, USD 100 F&B credit, complimentary breakfast, and upgrades from just USD 441 for three nights. Find out how to book luxury travel agent rates for free inside!
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ASmallWorld Membership Program Offers 300,000 Miles and Hotel status
ASmallWorld – An Introduction ASmallWorld(ASW) is a membership-based online community that has been on the fringes of the miles and… The post ASmallWorld Membership Program Offers 300,000 Miles and Hotel status appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Aeroplan Status Offer for New American Express Aeroplan Reserve Cardmembers
Aeroplan has unveiled a lucrative offer to help current Aeroplan Elite status members accelerate their earn toward 2024 status qualification.… The post Aeroplan Status Offer for New American Express Aeroplan Reserve Cardmembers appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
TravelUpdate
Remember when British Airways had bizarre double deck trays in economy?
British Airways introduced an entirely new concept in World Traveller at the end of 1998. One of the strangest elements were the double deck meal trays for economy class passengers, which have to be seen to be believed. All of this was under the banner of Project Utopia, which introduced...
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Does anyone remember the ill-fated British airship, the R101?
The R101 was an airship built by the Air Ministry in Great Britain, first flying on 14 October 1929. It was intended to fly passengers and mail to the most distant parts of the British Empire. At the time, it was the largest ever object to take flight, being 236.8...