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PMB Meetup Toronto (YYZ), level up your Hotel Points game
PMB Meetup is coming back to Toronto (YYZ)! The meetup is a unique opportunity for attendees to network and explore… The post PMB Meetup Toronto (YYZ), level up your Hotel Points game appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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In 10 pics: Conrad New York Midtown Review
Conrad New York Midtown – Introduction and Booking After my weekend stay at the Residence Inn Manhattan to watch the… The post In 10 pics: Conrad New York Midtown Review appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Lounge hopping across United Club Lounges in Newark Terminal C
United Club Lounge Newark – Introduction On a recent (Jan 2024) trip to Vegas, I spent some time at Newark… The post Lounge hopping across United Club Lounges in Newark Terminal C appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Memories Aicha Luxury Camp – Desert Glamping in Wadi Rum, Jordan
Wadi Rum Jordan – Introduction After our time in Amman, we journeyed south to explore the mesmerizing beauty of Wadi… The post Memories Aicha Luxury Camp – Desert Glamping in Wadi Rum, Jordan appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Sam Chui
World’s Top 10 Busiest Airports for 2023
The air travel industry witnessed a significant recovery in 2023, with passenger numbers reaching nearly 8.5 billion globally. This represents a remarkable 27.2% increase from 2022 and signifies a near 94% return to pre-pandemic levels (2019). Notably, international traffic played a key role in this growth, surging by 36.5% compared...
Live and Let’s Fly
New Southwest Airlines’ Ad Campaign Is MISLEADING
No change fees do not mean it will cost you $0 to change your flight…but that is exactly what the latest Southwest Airlines ad campaign implies (despite the small print). While Southwest Airlines has a lot to boast about, I candidly find the latest ad campaign to be disappointingly misleading....
One Mile at a Time
Bilt Rewards’ Elite Status Program: How It Works
Link: Apply for the no annual fee Bilt Mastercard
Pizza in Motion
How To Gift Hyatt Guest Of Honor Award
Late last year Hyatt made some changes to their Milestone Rewards, making it easier to use and share many popular rewards.  They also added some great new benefits, such as free nights at Miraval resorts and the opportunity to earn a free night award... The post How To Gift Hyatt Guest...
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Worst Pho NYC, Worldwide
I thought the worst pho in the world was in Darwin, Australia. That is no longer the case. The post Worst Pho NYC, Worldwide appeared first on The Points Of Life.
TravelUpdate
Gold Heist at Canadian Airport, United Improves Polaris Meal Service, and Updates on Hilton-SLH Partership
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I found enjoyable or useful and hope you do, too!
Miles For Family
Free HotelSlash Membership, 75k Business Card Bonus and More
Free HotelSlash Membership: I use AutoSlash for finding the best rental car price, but I’ve never used its sister site, HotelSlash, because it has a membership fee. But right now, you can get a free lifetime membership to HotelSlash with promo code HSWELCOME. Plus, get $10-$20 off your first booking. See this...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Miles and Points On Sale — April 19 2024
Sometimes you need an infusion of miles or points to your membership account for whatever reason — perhaps to have enough to redeem for a limited time award as one example — and the best time to purchase or gift miles or points is when they are on sale, as...
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Bilt Rewards and BLADE Launch Partnership
I’ve been using the Bilt Mastercard® to pay my rent in Florida and love… The post Bilt Rewards and BLADE Launch Partnership appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
One Mile at a Time
Japan Airlines Airbus A350-1000 Routes & Flights
Japan Airlines is in the process of refreshing its long haul fleet, as the oneworld airline is gradually replacing its Boeing 777-300ERs with Airbus A350-1000s.
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Surprise, Surprise! Lounging Around Terminal 3 featuring the Cathay Pacific and American Airlines lounges
Lounging Around Terminal 3 featuring the Cathay Pacific and American Airlines lounges Surprise, Surprise! After a rather disappointing check-in experience (with the equipment swap and seat swap to an aisle), it’s time to brighten up the morning with some good quality food and some peace and quiet.  Let’s go lounging...
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Air Serbia Doubling Airbus A330 Fleet, Expanding Long Haul Flights
It has been fascinating to watch the evolution of Air Serbia. The airline was founded in its current form in 2013, as a joint venture between the government of Serbia (51% stake) and Etihad Airways (49% stake). As Etihad evolved its strategy, it progressively decreased its stake in the Serbian...
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Save Now, Save Forever: Lifetime Hotel Discounts Before Free HotelSlash Signups Go Away [Roundup]
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading Save Now, Save Forever: Lifetime Hotel Discounts Before Free HotelSlash Signups Go Away [Roundup]...
One Mile at a Time
Air New Zealand Cuts Chicago Flights Through Late 2025
Air New Zealand has extended the cancelation on its Auckland to Chicago route, and I can’t help but wonder if this route will actually make a comeback.
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United Airlines and FAA are Investigating Passenger’s Cockpit Presence During Charter Flight
A passenger was seated in the cockpit of a United operated Major League Baseball… The post United Airlines and FAA are Investigating Passenger’s Cockpit Presence During Charter Flight appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Eye of the Flyer
Miss a Flight Because Protestors Prevented You from Getting to the Airport? You Might Have Legal Options
Well, here’s an interesting twist in the “block-roadways-for-a-cause” movement. The San Francisco Chronicle reports (subscription required) that San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins is encouraging people directly affected by Monday’s shutdown of the Golden Gate Bridge to “file a report to authorities because they may be victims of false imprisonment...
One Mile at a Time
Best Hotel Loyalty Program For Suite Upgrades?
I recently wrote a post comparing the major hotel loyalty programs, sharing what I view as the pros and cons of each. There are various factors to consider, ranging from a hotel group’s global footprint, to elite recognition, to the points earning structure.
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Bilt Rewards & BLADE: Score Free Helicopter Rides and Lounge Perks with Luxurious New Partnership
Bilt Rewards has a new partnership with BLADE, the airport helicopter transfer company, that offers points, discounts and even free trips to program members. Continue reading Bilt Rewards & BLADE: Score Free Helicopter Rides and Lounge Perks with Luxurious New Partnership...
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Marriott Opens Its 50th Hotel in Greater China
Marriott has 30 brands in its portfolio of hotels around the world. The hotel… The post Marriott Opens Its 50th Hotel in Greater China appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Travel Codex
Review: Austrian A321 Business Class, Vienna to Paris
For the first leg of my trip home from Vienna, I chose Austrian A321 Business Class. Why the upgrade to intra-Europe Business Class? Though the product is usually unremarkable, the buy-up here wasn’t particularly large. I paid €331 for this one-way flight, which was a modest ~100 euro premium over...
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Did Authorities In Abu Dhabi Refuse To Let EL AL Passengers Disembark After Diversion?
An EL AL flight diverted to Abu Dhabi due to heavy rains in Dubai only to sit on the tarmac for three hours and then return to Tel Aviv…a nine-hour flight to nowhere. Did authorities in Abu Dhabi refuse to let passengers disembark despite the short distance between the two...
Monkey Miles
New Hilton “Double Points” promo announced
Hilton Promo: Earn double or triple points on stays until 5/2/22 to 9/25/22 - up to 64x points per dollar The post New Hilton “Double Points” promo announced appeared first on Monkey Miles.
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United Airlines Under Investigation After Passengers Were Allowed into Cockpit During a Flight in Violation of Anti-Terror Regulations
United Airlines is facing yet another probe by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) after video emerged of passengers being allowed into the cockpit while a plane was at cruise altitude during a flight from Denver to Toronto on April 10. The video was posted by Hensley Meulens on his Instagram,...
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Qantas Extends Reroute of Perth to London Flight Until April 28 As Middle East Tensions Remain On Tenterhooks
Australian flag carrier Qantas has extended the reroute of its Perth to London Heathrow flight until April 28 at the earliest as Middle East tensions remain on tenterhooks. Qantas is no longer operating a non-stop flight from Perth to London and is instead rerouting the flight with a short stopover...
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NEXUS application fee is about to increase by 140%
NEXUS membership has been one of my best investments in travel. It has saved me hundreds of hours in wait… The post NEXUS application fee is about to increase by 140% appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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What did you book? – Waldorf Astoria in Europe, St Regis Maldives and Al Maha
In this March’s instalment of What Did You Book, Sash and Mohammad talk about what they have been up to… The post What did you book? – Waldorf Astoria in Europe, St Regis Maldives and Al Maha appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Loyalty Program Strategy for Beginners – Part 3
Loyalty Program Strategy – Introduction In part two, we did a comparison between fixed points and flexible points. Highlighting their… The post Loyalty Program Strategy for Beginners – Part 3 appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Loyalty Program Strategy for Beginners – Part 2
Loyalty Program Strategy – Introduction To recap, in part one of crafting your Loyalty Program Strategy, we discussed the following… The post Loyalty Program Strategy for Beginners – Part 2 appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Aiana Chef’s Tasting Menu – a PMB team celebration in Ottawa!
Aiana Chef’s Tasting Menu – The Occasion To celebrate our first anniversary as a team, the Points Miles and Bling… The post Aiana Chef’s Tasting Menu – a PMB team celebration in Ottawa! appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Review: Residence Inn New York Manhattan Times Square
Residence Inn New York Manhattan – Location and Booking Last November, I finally checked off a bucket list: attending the… The post Review: Residence Inn New York Manhattan Times Square appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Loyalty Program Strategy for Beginners – Part 1
Loyalty Program Strategy – Introduction You’ve just discovered the world of points and miles, and you’re eager to get started!… The post Loyalty Program Strategy for Beginners – Part 1 appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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First Class Family Trip to Japan
Our family’s annual March getaway is just around the corner, and we are so excited to spend a couple of… The post First Class Family Trip to Japan appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.