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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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Frequent Miler
Best ways to get to cities in the US and Canada using miles
If you want to travel within the US and Canada using airline miles, your first thought might be to use miles from one of the major North American airlines. In some cases, that will indeed be your best bet. However, there are numerous opportunities to leverage foreign airline frequent flyer...
Live and Let’s Fly
United Airlines Makes Wheelchair Travel Easier
United Airlines has launched a new digital tool on its app and website that makes it easier for passengers who use a wheelchair to identify flights that can best accommodate the specific dimensions of their mobility device. United Airlines Makes Wheelchair Travel Easier And More Humane More than 200,000 wheelchairs...
One Mile at a Time
Avoiding Boeing Aircraft Is Entirely Irrational
Boeing has been under increased scrutiny in recent weeks, and for good reason. The company’s reputation is at an all-time low, after we’ve repeatedly learned how the aircraft manufacturer has prioritized short term profits over safety.
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Chase Sapphire Reserve®, Ritz, JP Reserve to lose “restaurant” Priority Pass access
Chase Sapphire Reserve®, Ritz, JP Reserve to lose "restaurant" Priority Pass access The post Chase Sapphire Reserve®, Ritz, JP Reserve to lose “restaurant” Priority Pass access appeared first on Monkey Miles.
One Mile at a Time
Finally: Miami Airport Skytrain Resumes Service
Traveling through Miami International Airport (MIA) Concourse D will be getting easier as of today. After being down for maintenance for roughly six months, the Skytrain that links the different parts of the terminal is finally reopening.
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More Tha 600 Border Force Officers Will Go On Strike at Heathrow Airport For Four Days From April 11
More than 600 Border Force officers at Heathrow Airport are expected to take part in four days of highly disruptive strike action, which is set to take place between the 11th and 14th of April, just as tens of thousands of families are returning from their Easter breaks. The strike...
One Mile at a Time
United Business Card 100K Bonus Miles Offer (Last Call)
In late January, we saw a huge new limited time welcome offer rolled out on the United Business Card. This is among the best offers we’ve seen on the card, and best of all, the card has a reasonable annual fee and strong perks.
One Mile at a Time
Buy Marriott Bonvoy Points With 40% Bonus (0.89 Cents Per Point)
Several weeks ago, Marriott Bonvoy launched its current promotion on purchased points, which is the first offer we’ve seen from the program in 2024. I wanted to post a reminder of this offer, as it will be ending shortly, so this is your last chance. This has the potential to...
Michael W Travels
Win A Trip For 4 To A US National Park!
Nature’s Own is running the Family Summer Adventure Sweepstakes. In the sweepstakes one lucky winner will win a grand prize trip for four to a US National Park of their choice! The prize includes airfare, a five night hotel stay, $1,500 in spending money and more. If I were to...
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SINGAPORE AIRLINES: Swaps Boeing 737 for Airbus A350 to Cairns
Upgrade your seat to Business Class if you are booked on this Cairns to Singapore route from 31 March. Singapore Airlines currently uses a 737 MAX-8 aircraft on the route five times a week, but it is swapping it out for an Airbus A350, but reducing frequency to only four...
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: Ditching Boeing 737 MAX-10 for smaller MAX-8 models?
The AFR is reporting that Virgin Australia is looking to exercise some of its options to swap orders for the larger Boeing 737 MAX-10 planes for the smaller MAX-8 models. Virgin Australia has ordered 25 of the new 737 MAX 10 aircraft. Virgin has confirmed that the delivery of the...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Ban of Single Use Plastic Toiletries at Hotels Now In Effect in South Korea
The photograph of miniature plastic toiletry containers which is featured at the top of this article was taken at what was once the Grand Hilton Seoul hotel property ten years ago — and a ban of single use plastic toiletries at hotels is now in effect in South Korea as...
Frequent Miler
Buy Avianca LifeMiles from 1.22c per mile [Targeted]
One Mile at a Time reports on what could be a terrific offer for those targeted: some Avianca LifeMiles members can buy miles with up to a 170% bonus, which brings the cost down to just 1.22c per mile. That can make for a standout deal, particularly for international premium...
View from the Wing
Marriott Nightmare: After Cancelled American Airlines Flight, Bonvoy Titanium Woke Up To $160 Million Lawsuit
An American Airlines passenger was stuck overnight in Charlotte, and booked a room at the Charlotte Marriott City Center since he was a Bonvoy Titanium member. He went to bed. It turns out that the self-closing door wasn’t working quite right, and didn’t close all the way. It wasn’t locked. Continue reading...
Eye of the Flyer
TONIGHT(?): Southwest U.S. Could See Stunning Views of a Rocket Launch!
If you’re in the southwest United States this evening, keep your eyes peeled for what could be an absolutely amazing sight. I’m especially excited for folks traveling through this part of this country. SpaceX is scheduled to launch a rocket at 7:30 PM Pacific Daylight Time from Vandenberg Space Force...
Your Mileage May Vary
ResortPass: How to Access 5-Star Resort Amenities Without Staying at the Hotel
It’s probably happened to you or someone you know. You’ve disembarked from your cruise at 8am, or checked out of your hotel at 11am, but your flight isn’t until 10pm.…
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Chase IHG Premier Card Review (165,000 Point Offer Ending Soon)
The IHG Premier credit card has just upped the welcome offer to probably its highest level ever. You now get a signup bonus of ...
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Now up to 60K bonus miles with Frontier Airlines Mastercard
Barclays has increased the welcome bonus on the Frontier Airlines Mastercard. While we previously saw a bonus of 50K miles and a $100 flight voucher, the offer has since switched to one yielding up to 60,000 bonus miles. Given that this new offer requires $1500 more spend, I’m not sure...
View from the Wing
No More Pretending To Have A Support Animal, American Airlines Makes Pet Travel Easier
American Airlines has changed one policy that made it difficult to go legit, pay the fee, and keep fido or fifi in under the seat in front of them. American will no longer require you to forfeit your full-sized carry-on bag when flying with a pet in cabin. Continue reading...
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Is Chase Hiding Priority Pass Benefit Change From Cardholders?
If you haven’t heard, the biggest story in Blogland is that the Chase Sapphire Reserve and Ritz Carlton Cards are dropping the Priority Pass restaurant benefit. Chase Sapphire Reserve and…
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Eight New Airlines Are Joining TSA PreCheck®
TSA PreCheck has been one of the greatest additions to my travel routine and… The post Eight New Airlines Are Joining TSA PreCheck® appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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[Last call] Earn Hyatt elite night credits & points when buying Mr & Mrs Smith gift cards
Reminder: You can earn Hyatt elite credit for Mr. & Mrs Smith gift card purchases for just a few more days (until 3/31/24). We’re republishing this post as a “last call” reminder. About a month ago World of Hyatt launched a new promotion giving elite night credits and bonus points...
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New Benefits and Increased Annual Fee 2024 With Hilton Honors American Express Business Card
New benefits and an increased annual fee 2024 with the Hilton Honors American Express Business Card was announced earlier today, Thursday, March 28, 2024 — as well as a refresh of the design of the card; and some benefits that have been discontinued. The following new benefits and increased annual fee...
One Mile at a Time
Four Seasons Yachts’ Unique Pricing Model
Four Seasons is getting into the cruising industry, with the first Four Seasons Yachts ship expected to set sail by early 2026. As I recently wrote about, Four Seasons Yachts journeys are now bookable, with itineraries in both the Caribbean and Mediterranean.
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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.
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Bucket List: Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade NYC, on points
One of the perks of being in the miles and points game is being able to tick things off your… The post Bucket List: Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade NYC, on points appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Review: Capital One Lounge Dulles International, Washington D.C. (2023)
Capital One launched their first flagship lounge at Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) back in 2021, shortly following the launch of… The post Review: Capital One Lounge Dulles International, Washington D.C. (2023) appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Comprehensive upgrade to the Air Canada menu is here
Air Canada has announced a significant upgrade to its in-flight menu offerings across all cabins, introducing over 100 new rotating… The post Comprehensive upgrade to the Air Canada menu is here appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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[REVIEW] Neo Financial Cathay World Elite Mastercard
Neo Financial took over the co-branded partnership with Cathay Pacific from RBC. RBC discontinued its partnership with Cathay Pacific in 2023. Today, I will do a comparison review of the new card with Neo Financial. Highlights Here are the highlights... The post [REVIEW] Neo Financial Cathay World Elite Mastercard appeared first...
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New offers on American Express Aeroplan Reserve cards
Amex Canada has rolled out updated offers for the American Express Aeroplan Reserve cards, both personal and business. With these… The post New offers on American Express Aeroplan Reserve cards appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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New and improved offers on TD Aeroplan Cards
TD Canada has announced new and improved offers on both TD Aeroplan co-branded cards. The limited-time offer, available until June… The post New and improved offers on TD Aeroplan Cards appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.