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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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MELBOURNE AIRPORT/QANTAS: Domestic security screening upgrade – leave laptop in bag
Melbourne Airport is upgrading the security screening airport for Qantas Domestic passengers. But don’t hold your breath. Although work starts this week, it won’t be complete until December 2025. That’s more than 18 months away. The good news is that once implemented, passengers will no longer have to unpack their...
One Mile at a Time
United In Trouble Over Unauthorized Inflight Cockpit Visitor
The Wall Street Journal reports on how United Airlines and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are investigating how a passenger gained access to the cockpit of a flight at cruising altitude, in violation of the company’s policy, as well as FAA regulations. Thanks to @xJonNYC for flagging this.
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Tickets to see Taylor Swift and Caitlin Clark and more ways Nick has redeemed Capital One Shopping cash back
You don’t need a Capital One card to use Capital One Shopping. I like to get that out of the way at the beginning because that always seems to confuse people. Capital One Shopping is just a run-of-the-mill shopping portal, but it is notable for the not-so-run-of-the-mill targeted cash back...
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Hilton Daily Food and Beverage Credit Information 2024
Since Thursday, July 1, 2021, members of Hilton Honors who have earned elite status receive the benefit of a daily credit for food and beverages at hotel and resort properties in the United States and Canada instead of a complimentary breakfast that was included in the room rate, with the...
One Mile at a Time
Snazzy: Inside Four Seasons’ Airbus A321LR Private Jet
While Four Seasons is primarily known for its luxury hotels, the brand also has a ”private jet” that operates some pretty amazing journeys. I recently had the chance to check out the plane that operates these flights during some downtime at Paine Field (just outside of Seattle), and wanted to...
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Petra Marriott: Bottom Line Review
The ancient, rock-cut façades of Petra are on many travelers’ bucket lists and are a must-visit for anyone going to Jordan. Wadi Musa, the town that surrounds the entrance to Petra, is full of lodging options at all budget levels…but in high season the actual city can be a bit...
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Miles & More increases their buy miles bonus to 50%
At the start of April Miles & More released their newest bonus of 40% for buying miles via their Bundle&Go option until the 30th of the month. Perhaps their uptake on that offer wasn’t great as the bonus has been increased to 50%! The landing page still makes references to...
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Cathay Pacific Considers New Rule: Business Class Passengers Must Bring Their Own Forks For Meals
Cathay Pacific is surveying customers on what sustainability practices they’d be willing to accept when they fly. Continue reading Cathay Pacific Considers New Rule: Business Class Passengers Must Bring Their Own Forks For Meals...
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Review: Radisson Hotel Jodhpur
Because of the scheduling of the direct flight from Hyderabad to Jodhpur, I found myself staying in Jodhpur for three nights and making a reservation at the Radisson Jodhpur for the first night. As I had spent a decent amount of money to stay at the Umaid Bhavan Palace, I...
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The cheapest and best way from Downtown Toronto to Toronto Airport (YYZ)
Looking for the cheapest, fastest or best way to get from Downtown Toronto to YYZ Airport? Learn how to get from Toronto to YYZ by ...
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Oakland Airport To Add “San Francisco Bay” To Name
A few weeks ago, plans were announced for Oakland Airport to have its name modified. The airport’s leadership approved this change last week, and now the city of San Francisco has filed a lawsuit.
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The Travel Summit: $25 off, Radisson Blu just released award nights, plus Ohtani (Toronto, April 26-28, 2024)
The Travel Summit, the biggest points event in Canada, returns to Toronto on April 26-28, 2024 for a weekend of points, points, points. The post The Travel Summit: $25 off, Radisson Blu just released award nights, plus Ohtani (Toronto, April 26-28, 2024) appeared first on Rapid Travel Chai.
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AutoSlash launches HotelSlash: Free lifetime membership and $10-$20 off first booking
Update 4/18/24: HotelSlash is now offering a free lifetime membership when signing up for the service and using the promo code FREE4LIFE. In addition, when you use the code HSWELCOME, you’ll get $20 off a prepaid booking of $300+ or $10 off of a booking of $150-$300. If you ever...
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Still The Best Out There – The State of Hilton Free Night Certificates
It's getting tougher to earn a Hilton free night certificate, but plenty of options still exist. And it remains my favorite cert of its kind. The post Still The Best Out There – The State of Hilton Free Night Certificates appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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Cathay Pacific is Asking Frequent Flyers if They’d Be Willing to Bring Their Own Cutlery to Eat in Business Class
Like many airlines, Cathay Pacific is on a mission to try to make its fuel-guzzling business more sustainable. Much of the focus is on developing sustainable aviation fuels in a bid to slash CO₂. emissions, but there are lots of other sustainability initiatives that airlines are working on to make...
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Near-Miss at Reagan National Today As Air Traffic Control Error Put Two Planes On Collision Course
Wow. It appears that a Southwest Airlines flight and JetBlue flight came within approximately 300 feet of colliding on Washington Reagan National runway 4 this morning, when air traffic control instructed both planes to be there at the same time. Continue reading Near-Miss at Reagan National Today As Air Traffic...
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Dangerous Viral Plane Hack is Getting What it Deserves
I just have to ask – what is WRONG with Generation Z? They’ve got TikTok challenges up the ying-yang that are so stupidly dangerous. The “blackout challenge” (a.k.a. “pass-out challenge”)…
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More easy rewards: Staples fee-free $200 Mastercard gift cards
Staples will again be offering $200 Mastercard Gift Cards with no purchase fee from Sunday, 4/21/24 through Saturday, 4/27/24. Note that the new limit of eight per customer per day is listed, but some may be able to purchase more at their local store. This promotion is good towards fixed-value $200...
One Mile at a Time
ATC Error Leads To Close Call At Washington National Airport
There was a very close call this morning at Washington National Airport (DCA), and I’m sure this will be investigated closely…
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Maximizing 0% APR Offers, Turning Down An Amazing Retention Offer & Is The Disney Card Offer Good?
On this episode of the podcast we dive into a number of credit card related topics including turning down an amazing retention offer, a new 250K targeted bonus, 0% APR deals and why they can be good right now and whether the new Disney visa card discount is worth it....
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Which Chase Ink card is best? (Up to 100,000 points or $1,000)
There are 4 Chase Ink cards with increased bonuses right now (up to $1,000 or 100,000 Ultimate Rewards points). The best Chase Ink card is probably...
Live and Let’s Fly
Spirit Airlines Employee Drops F-Bomb On Rude Passenger In South Florida
A Spirit Airlines employee in Florida lost her cool when a passenger purportedly cursed her out, returning an F-bomb with one of her own…on camera. Passenger And Spirit Airlines Employee Exchange F-Bomb In Ft. Lauderdale We don’t know what prompted the terse exchange, but video begins in what appears to...
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Air Canada Adds Six New Flights and Increases Service to Europe and Asia
Air Canada announced today that it’s increasing international capacity by 30% to Asia-Pacific destinations… The post Air Canada Adds Six New Flights and Increases Service to Europe and Asia appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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Marriott Cancun Reopens as All-Inclusive Resort But I Wouldn’t Stay There Yet
The first Marriott-branded all-inclusive property in the world opened in Cancun, Mexico. In March 2023, the 450-room Marriott Cancun closed for renovations. Located in the Cancun hotel zone, It was…
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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.