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New Sports channels added to Air Canada Live TV service inflight
Air Canada has expanded its in-flight entertainment offerings by introducing three new Live TV sports channels. The addition comes beautifully… The post New Sports channels added to Air Canada Live TV service inflight appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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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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Air France Airbus A350-900 Review Paris – Newark (CDG-EWR)
I recently flew business class on the Air France Airbus A350-900 from CDG-EWR. This Air France business class review will talk about seats, food, amenities and ...
Live and Let’s Fly
No, United Clubs Are Not Awful…
A serious contention that United Clubs are “awful” suggests to me both a failure to regularly visit United Clubs and a shortsighted historical perspective on United Airlines’ network of airport lounges. Counterpoint: United Clubs Are Not Awful At All…In Fact, They Have Improved Greatly I read with some amusement the...
Your Mileage May Vary
Why the US Drives on the Right and the UK on the Left
The first time I ever went to England, back in the 90s, I almost got run over by a car. It was my own fault, of course. We had started…
Miles To Memories
New Amex Offers for Hyatt, WorldHotels, Frontier and More
These offers include savings at select Hyatt all-inclusives, WorldHotels, Frontier Airlines, Expedia and McDonald's. The post New Amex Offers for Hyatt, WorldHotels, Frontier and More appeared first on Miles to Memories.
One Mile at a Time
EU261: Europe Flight Delay Compensation Explained
The European Union has the most consumer friendly policies when it comes to what passengers are entitled to in the event that their flight is significantly delayed or canceled. For example, if your long haul flight is delayed by at least four hours, you could be entitled to 600 Euro...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Save Up to 44% at SeaWorld With Daily Getaways — April 19, 2024
You can save up to 44 percent on the purchase of tickets to SeaWorld through the Daily Getaways of today, Friday, April 19, 2024 at 1:00 in the afternoon Eastern Daylight Time — and you have three different offers from which to choose... The post Save Up to 44% at SeaWorld With...
View from the Wing
Man Abandons New Wife At Start Of Their Honeymoon When He’s Offered Business Class Upgrade
A 33 year old recently-married woman shares what happened when she and her new husband started off on their honeymoon, and only one of them was offered an upgrade for their flight. Continue reading Man Abandons New Wife At Start Of Their Honeymoon When He’s Offered Business Class Upgrade...
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Newegg: Buy $500 Carnival gift cards for $450 (stack w/ Amex Offer & 4x Membership Rewards)
Newegg frequently sells discounted gift cards and today they’re offering a 10% discount on Carnival gift cards. The deal can potentially get better than that if it’s stacked with an Amex offer and/or earnings on an Amex Business Gold card. The Deal Buy $500 Carnival gift cards for $450 from...
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New Sports channels added to Air Canada Live TV service inflight
Air Canada has expanded its in-flight entertainment offerings by introducing three new Live TV sports channels. The addition comes beautifully… The post New Sports channels added to Air Canada Live TV service inflight appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
The Bulkhead Seat
Air New Zealand Further Suspends Chicago Route Through Late 2025
Last month, I wrote about how Star Alliance carrier, Air New Zealand, had announced… The post Air New Zealand Further Suspends Chicago Route Through Late 2025 appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Miles To Memories
Earn 100,000 Points with Chase Aeroplan Card
If you're planning to apply for the Chase Aeroplan Card, now is a good time to do so as the welcome bonus has been increased once again to 100,000 points. The post Earn 100,000 Points with Chase Aeroplan Card appeared first on Miles to Memories.
TravelUpdate
Six Passengers in Two Business Class Seats in Gulf Air
This is a continuation of my journey from Mumbai to Bahrain on Gulf Air Business Class. This was a unique flying experience, because we landed with six passengers in two business class seats. Other than that, it was the exact same aircraft with the exact same cabin configuration in Gulf...
Sam Chui
Ex-Cathay Pacific A330 Destroyed by Fire in Long-Term Storage
An ex-Cathay Pacific Airbus A330 has been completely destroyed by fire at Ciudad Real Airport, Spain. The A330 caught fire while it was parked in long-term storage. The former Cathay Pacific Airbus A330-300, with registration B-HLH, had been stored at the airport since 2020, as reported by Planespotters. The 28.3-year-old...
One Mile at a Time
Is InterContinental Ambassador Status Worth It?
While IHG One Rewards is the loyalty program for InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), there’s separately the InterContinental Ambassador program. This can cause some confusion, since often people don’t really get the distinction between IHG One Rewards and InterContinental Ambassador. In this post I wanted to take a closer look at...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
April 19 Bonus Offer Highlight: Wyndham Rewards – 2x points for stays at participating La Quinta by Wyndham Del Sol locations
Today’s Bonus Offer Highlight offers 2x points for Wyndham Rewards members who stay at La Quinta by Wyndham Del Sol locations. Check out all of the new bonuses added today here: The Highlight: Wyndham Rewards Earn 2x Wyndham Rewards points for stays at participating La Quinta by Wyndham Del Sol...
John The Wanderer
31 Million Cruisers in 2023
This article is 31 Million Cruisers in 2023. It is about a staggering 31 million cruise passengers during 2023. Cruises The cruise industry in 2023 thrived. We saw the introduction… The post 31 Million Cruisers in 2023 appeared first on John the Wanderer.
View from the Wing
Packing For The Sky: What Happens When Suitcases Overshadow Their Owners?
A woman entering an airport is carrying - or, really, pushing - a suitcase so gargantuan it could potentially harbor not just her belongings but also herself. The man meeting her could fit inside, too. She waves at her travel companion who is already nearer to the check-in...
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...
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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...
The Points of Life
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...
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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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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.