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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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The Most Visited Frequent Flyer & Travel Sites (Results For #1, 7, and 9 Will Surprise You)
Most frequently visited isn't the same as best, and this list in order wouldn't be close to my own estimation of best, but for those curious about a best estimate of which frequent flyer and travel websites see the most traffic here's a list that ranks 14 popular websites. Continue reading...
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Trip Report: Hawaiian Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner Inaugural Flight
I flew on the inaugural Hawaiian Airlines B787-9 from San Francisco to Honolulu. This is a photo trip report of my onboard experience. Video Flight HA11 San Francisco to Honolulu There were some celebrations and festivities at the gate before we board. Passengers were given Hawaiian Lei. (Flower ring) as...
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6 packing mistakes people make – don’t let this happen to you!
If your family is traveling, you'll want to avoid these 6 huge packing mistakes that could make the difference between smiling faces and a vacation of misery
Live and Let’s Fly
Man Who Tried To Stowaway On Delta Flight Charged With National Security Crimes
A man has been charged with federal “national security crimes” by the Department of Justice for his conduct of surreptitiously trying to board a Delta Air flight in Salt Lake City without a valid ticket. Man Charged With National Security Crimes For Sneaking onto Delta Air Lines Flight First, let’s...
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Bilt Adds Free BLADE Helicopter Ride For Platinum Members
I earn affiliate credit if you sign up for the Bilt Rewards Mastercard using links in this story. Bilt Rewards announced late last year that they were shaking up their elite status going forward.  At the same time, they announced that they would be... The post Bilt Adds Free BLADE Helicopter...
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American Airlines Union’s Cruel Twist For Ex-TWA Attendants At Iconic TWA Hotel Meeting
The American Airlines New York flight attendants base is holding an in-person meeting at the TWA Hotel and wow, does the Association of Professional Flight Attendants have a cruel sense of irony. The American Airlines flight attendants union took a boot to the throats of all ex-TWA flight attendants when...
One Mile at a Time
How To Redeem Qatar Airways Avios For Best Value
Avios is a well known points currency, used by a variety of frequent flyer programs, including British Airways Executive Club, Iberia Plus, Finnair Plus, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, and Aer Lingus AerClub.
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United Airlines Captain Fumes About Rowdy Kids Treating Plane Like A “School Bus”
A United Airlines captain was heard communicating with the company on whether to divert a flight because of a trio of raucous school groups onboard who were climbing over seats like a “school bus” and not respecting flight attendants. There was no easy answer here. United Airlines Captains Plots Plan...
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[Targeted] 10% back on all gift cards via Pepper app
The Pepper app is out with a targeted offer that looks fantastic for some users. Unfortunately, there are at least two different targeted offers available, so the utility of this one will vary a bit. Keep in mind that it’s going to take a while to receive the full rewards, so...
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United Airlines Captain On Diverting Flight: ‘Hey Kids, This Isn’t A School Bus’
A United Airlines captain is heard discussing with the company whether or not he's going to need to divert the flight, because "three schools" are on the plane "climbing over the seats" and "this isn't a school bus." Continue reading United Airlines Captain On Diverting Flight: ‘Hey Kids, This Isn’t A...
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United Brings Back Two Routes From San Francisco
United Airlines has added two domestic routes out of San Francisco International Airport (SFO)… The post United Brings Back Two Routes From San Francisco appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Eye of the Flyer
The Kimpton Spring 2024 Secret Social Password is “None”?
You’re not alone if you can’t find Kimpton Hotels’ Secret Social Password for Spring 2024. It turns out that the current Secret Social Password is, well, nothing. The previous Secret Social Password (“Chalet All Day”) apparently sunsetted only a few weeks ago. I messaged Kimpton yesterday after searching high and...
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Why Southwest Airlines Legroom Is The Quiet Game-Changer In Air Travel [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 Why Southwest Airlines Legroom Is The Quiet Game-Changer In Air Travel [Roundup]...
One Mile at a Time
Emirates Apologizes For Operational Meltdown
This past week has been one of the most challenging in Emirates’ history in terms of operational reliability. Dubai saw one of the worst storms in decades, wreaking havoc on Emirates’ operation. Even once conditions improved, the operation couldn’t recover quickly, both in terms of flights departing as planned, and...
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Opportunities in plain sight: From finding great awards to hitting it big in Las Vegas and more [Week in Review)
From seeing Singapore space available via Air Canada to spotting American Airlines planes with partner award availability, this week at Frequent Miler was full of tips about opportunities hiding in plane plain sight. If you’re within a stone’s throw of Las Vegas, you’ll read about how you can hit it...
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Stowaway Who Took Photo of Another Passenger’s Boarding Pass to Sneak On Delta Air Flight is Charged With National Security Crimes
A stowaway who managed to sneak onboard a Delta Air Lines flight last month by taking a photo of a young girl’s boarding pass has been indicted with national security crimes following a federal grand jury trial. Wicliff Yves Fleurizard, 26, was caught out after he boarded the plane in...
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Buy Southwest Rapid Rewards Points For 50% Off (1.5 Cents Per Point)
Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards has introduced its latest promotion on purchased points. While there has long been value in strategically buying points, the concept of a revenue based frequent flyer program selling points has always been strange to me, especially for an airline like Southwest.
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Singapore Airlines Spontaenous Escapes: April 2024 – 30% off Business Class USA to Europe again
New Singapore Airlines Global Sale for October 2023 The post Singapore Airlines Spontaenous Escapes: April 2024 – 30% off Business Class USA to Europe again appeared first on Monkey Miles.
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Emirates Issues Grovelling Apology After Tens of Thousands of Passengers Were Left Stranded as Airline Went Into Meltdown
Sir Tim Clark, the President of Dubai-based airline Emirates, has issued a grovelling apology to tens of thousands of passengers who have been stranded after historic floods across the United Arab Emirates sent the carrier into meltdown. Describing the last week as “one of the toughest” in the nearly 40-year...
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Sir Tim Clark details efforts Emirates is making to recover from disruptions
Emirates, which has seen an operational meltdown this past week, has offered a public apology and enlisted all their efforts to bring customers to their destinations and the way forward. Here is what we know. The post Sir Tim Clark details efforts Emirates is making to recover from disruptions appeared...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Prawn Star in Cairns. Restaurant Review.
Prawn Star in Cairns was misleading to me as I walked on the pier at the marina after spending the day out on the Great Barrier Reef. It looked like a place with a goofy name where one purchases fresh seafood to prepare elsewhere. The name Prawn Star had me...
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Bilt partners with BLADE: free flights, points earning and elite benefits
Looking for a way to bypass NYC’s infamous airport traffic? How about grabbing a helicopter? Greg the Frequent Miler did just that last November, when he used his wife’s matched JetBlue Mosaic status to snag complimentary BLADE Helicopter rides between Manhattan and JFK. In case you were wondering, he’s a...
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Podcast: Shortcuts to AA elite status | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep251
American Airlines status isn’t as easy as it used to be, but there are some shortcuts for those who think they’ll be flying American Airlines enough to really want it. We’ll discuss those shortcuts in this episode of Frequent Miler on the Air. Watch the full episode here, or listen...
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5 Buy Miles / Points Promos Ending Soon: Wyndham (40%), Air France / KLM (70%), Leading Hotels of the World (60%), United Airlines (100%) & Choice (30%)
Good afternoon everyone, happy Friday!  I was working on my Buy Miles & Points Page and found 5 offers that end this month!  Always check the math to make sure that buying miles & points makes sense for you.  Do not buy miles & points speculatively unless you have a...
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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.