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Review: Conrad Washington DC is perfect for an upscale getaway
Conrad Washington DC – Introduction and Booking With a quick weekend trip to Washington DC, this time, I decided to… The post Review: Conrad Washington DC is perfect for an upscale getaway appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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A pleasant ride on United Airlines 757-200 Business Class (2024)
In January 2024, I was scheduled to fly on United Airlines from Ottawa (YOW) to Las Vegas (LAS) via Chicago… The post A pleasant ride on United Airlines 757-200 Business Class (2024) appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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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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Chase Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card – 3 Reasons It’s One Of The Best!
The Chase Ink Business Preferred is an incredible card with a sign up bonus easily worth over $1,000. And now it is even easier to get, because Chase has ...
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Book with Points! Mr & Mrs Smith Properties Are Now Part of World of Hyatt
World of Hyatt members can now earn and redeem points at a collection of more than 700 boutique and luxury hotels and villas around the globe with Mr & Mrs Smith. The post Book with Points! Mr & Mrs Smith Properties Are Now Part of World of Hyatt appeared first on...
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Snickers’ New Commercial Mocks Annoying Airline Passengers
If you’re of a certain age, you probably remember one of Snickers candy bar’s most popular jingles: Snickers satisfies you! Well, I’ll tell ya – that commercial WORKED. Because until…
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Save 45% on 10,000 Best Western Rewards Points With Daily Getaways — April 24, 2024
You can save 45 percent on the purchase of 10,000 Best Western Rewards points — which never expire — for $55.00 through the Daily Getaways of today, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 1:00 in the afternoon Eastern Daylight Time. No more than a maximum of... The post Save 45% on 10,000 Best Western Rewards...
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8 Things To Know About New Government Rules For Airline Fees (That You Won’t Find Anywhere Else)
The federal government has issued a final rule for how airlines disclose their fees, and requiring prompt refund of fees when they don’t provide the promised service. It largely will not change how most passengers experience airlines most of the time. Airlines already disclose their fees, and generally provide refunds for...
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BankAmeriDeals double cashback coming 4/29-5/10
Bank of America will once again be offering double cashback on select BankAmeriDeals. The promotion starts on April 29 and will last for almost two weeks. The Deal Earn double cashback on BankAmeriDeals. Key Terms Offer valid April 29-May 10, 2024. Quick Thoughts It’s hard to know how great this...
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My Surprsingly Comfortable JAL 787-9 Business Class Flight
Reading the reviews out there, I thought I was going to step off my Japan Airlines (JAL) 787-9 business class flight with a sore back…but I found the seat perfectly comfortable. JAL 787-9 Business Class: My First Impressions After my glorious flight to Tokyo Haneda in JAL First Class, I...
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More Than 700 Boutique and Luxury Hotels From Mr & Mrs Smith Are Now Bookable With Hyatt
Back in June, I wrote about how Hyatt had closed the acquisition of luxury… The post More Than 700 Boutique and Luxury Hotels From Mr & Mrs Smith Are Now Bookable With Hyatt appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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Breeze Airways Adds Five New Routes and Resumes Two
Breeze Airways is adding five new routes and resuming two as part of its… The post Breeze Airways Adds Five New Routes and Resumes Two appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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Details: Hyatt Launches Mr & Mrs Smith Partnership
In June 2023, Hyatt acquired luxury booking platform Mr & Mrs Smith. The plan was for Mr & Mrs Smith properties to eventually be integrated into the World of Hyatt booking platform, and that’s now starting to go live. Let’s go over all the details.
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Hyatt’s Mr & Mrs Smith now live (details broke my heart)
When Hyatt announced their purchase of Mr & Mrs Smith, I was very excited. After all, Mr & Mrs Smith’s collection of independent hotels includes incredible properties and brands like the Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur California; Virgin Limited Edition properties including the luxury safari properties Mahali Mzuri and...
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Unlock Ultra-Luxe Stays With New Hyatt Option: Earn And Redeem Points At Over 700 Mr & Mrs Smith Hotels
A year after acquiring Mr & Mrs Smith, Hyatt has integrated the luxury booking platform into its World of Hyatt loyalty program, allowing members to earn and redeem points at over 700 properties, expanding their coverage to 20 new countries and enabling additional benefits like double dipping on American AAdvantage...
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Over 700 Mr & Mrs Smith Hotels Can Now be Booked on Hyatt Website
Hyatt states that this new integration adds more flexibility, more options, more luxury, more destinations and more value to their portfolio The post Over 700 Mr & Mrs Smith Hotels Can Now be Booked on Hyatt Website appeared first on Will Run For Miles.
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Gross: Keep Your Bare Feet Off of the Walls and Seats
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but your bare feet do not… The post Gross: Keep Your Bare Feet Off of the Walls and Seats appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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Man Sues British Airways For £5 Million After Slipping On Puddle Of Baileys Irish Cream
A Swiss man who slipped on a puddle of Baileys Irish Cream in the British Airways check-in area at London Heathrow has told a judge that he needs £5 Million after the accident caused his business to collapse. Swiss Man Sues British Airways After Baileys Liqueur Accident In London Heathrow...
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Review: KLM 737 Economy Comfort (ARN-AMS)
A review of KLM's Economy Comfort class on an intra-Europe flight. What's it like, and is it worth the upgrade? The post Review: KLM 737 Economy Comfort (ARN-AMS) appeared first on Young Travelers of Hong Kong.
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Russia Urges Citizens To Not Fly Turkish Airlines To Latin America
Russians arent exactly spoiled for choice when it comes to the airlines they can fly internationally, given the restrictions currently in place. Turkish Airlines is the carrier offering the most one-stop global connectivity from Russia, and now the country is urging citizens to not fly with the Star Alliance airline...
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Etihad to return its Airbus A380 to Paris
After the successful relaunch of A380 services to New York JFK, Etihad is preparing to expand its A380 operations to Paris, France. The A380 will return to the Abu Dhabi – Paris CDG route from 1st November 2024. The French capital becomes the third major city to enjoy the Etihad...
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Cabin Crew Showdown: American Demands Flight Attendants Perform Full Service With Reduced Staff
American Airlines reduced the number of flight attendants on board its widebody and premium cross-country planes during the pandemic. They were trying to save money any way they could, and there wasn't as much service to offer back then. Travel returned, and service came back, but American has...
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Baghdad, Iraq Day 3: Calm and Culture
Day 3 was much more calm than the first two days. The post Baghdad, Iraq Day 3: Calm and Culture appeared first on The Points Of Life.
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United Airlines Set to Resume Non-Stop Flights to Tel Aviv Beginning May 3 as Threat of War Between Iran and Israel Wanes
United Airlines is preparing to relaunch its non-stop service between Newark and Tel Aviv for the second time on May 3 as the threat of war wanes following the massive Iranian drone and missile attack on Israel earlier this month. In March, United became the first and so far only...
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JetBlue Improves Inflight Entertainment Personalization
JetBlue already has an incredibly impressive suite of inflight entertainment options. Not only does the airline offer unlimited free Wi-Fi to all passengers, but it also has seat back entertainment on all aircraft, with audio and video on demand, plus live TV. The airline has now announced plans to further...
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Breeze Airways: Save 35% on round trip flights with promo code SNAPSHOT (book by 4/25)
Breeze Airways is back with another fare sale, this time giving 35% off the base fare when booking round trip flights and using promo code SNAPSHOT. The Deal Save 35% on the base rate of round trip flights with Breeze Airways when using promo code SNAPSHOT. Direct link to offer...
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Biden Administration Will Make Airlines Pay Automatic Cash Refunds For Delayed or Canceled Flights, Lost Baggage
The Biden administration is introducing new consumer protection rules that will force airlines to provide automatic cash refunds to passengers affected by delayed or canceled flights, as well as for lost or delayed baggage. Until now, airlines were allowed to make up their own rules for when passengers were entitled...
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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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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.