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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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Southwest Cuts Service to Four Airports; Shrinks at Two Others
Southwest Airlines has updated its schedules and four airports will be losing service completely… The post Southwest Cuts Service to Four Airports; Shrinks at Two Others appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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Marriott Amex Cards: Best Ever 155K and 185K Welcome Offers (last call)
Update 4/25: This is the last week for these best ever Amex Marriott offers, as they’re due to expire on 5/1. If you’ve been on the fence, now’s the time. American Express has just launched massive, limited-time welcome offers for the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant and Bonvoy Bevy cards, each one...
Live from a Lounge
IndiGo orders 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft as a part of its first widebody order
IndiGo signed on the dotted line for 30 A350-900 aircraft with Airbus today. That makes them the latest entrant in the widebody club (in 2027). The post IndiGo orders 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft as a part of its first widebody order appeared first on Live from a Lounge.
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Big Changes Coming To Southwest Airlines, Expect Extra Legroom Seats And Some Assigned Seating
Southwest Airlines reported a loss of $231 million for the first quarter, and they've shared a number of actions that they're taking to turn around their financial performance. During their earnings call they highlighted several measures they're taking but one in particular will change what it means to fly...
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What!!! Amex Business Platinum Now Offers 300K Bonus (YMMV)
American Express is targeting select customers with an offer to earn 300,000 Membership Rewards points when applying for The Business Platinum Card®. The post What!!! Amex Business Platinum Now Offers 300K Bonus (YMMV) appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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Intro to Bougie: How to Get Started in the World of Miles and Points
Bougie Miles Intro Guide Miles and points are amazing tools. They can allow you to save hundreds if not thousands per year. Best of all, you can use them to do everything from staying at Hyatt Places and domestic flights to staying at the Park Hyatt Sydney and flying Emirates...
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IHG One Rewards is targeting select members for a 2x elite night promotion (check your spam filters!)
Ok, I'm very late with this news but blame email spam filters and not me - IHG One Rewards is emailing select members with an offer of double elite nights on their next two stays. The maximum bonus nights that you can earn is 14, but if you're chasing IHG...
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Southwest Airlines Tried to Give Me a 10 Minute Layover (then they fixed it)
My original flight was delayed but Southwest wouldn't move us, even though it meant having a 10 minute (impossible) layover. But then they finally fixed it by....
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Amex Releases New Boeing 747 Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Cards
American Express and Delta Air Lines revealed today the next limited-edition Boeing 747 Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Card design. The post Amex Releases New Boeing 747 Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Cards appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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Uh oh…Hyatt’s Mr and Mrs Smith is a big flop for award bookings – does this spell the beginning of the end?
Those of us who love to use points at World of Hyatt properties have been on pins and needles waiting in anticipation of how Mr and Mrs Smith properties would be folded into their current portfolio. If you’re unaware Mr and Mrs Smith was acquired by Hyatt in 2023 to...
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Seven Things I Learned During My Visit to Wales
While we’ve traveled to the United Kingdom several times, we’d never visited Wales. And while I knew Wales was part of the United Kingdom, or more officially, the United Kingdom…
Frequent Miler
World of Hyatt: Get 20% back on points redemptions for 90 days (targeted)
World of Hyatt is sending an e-mail offer to some members that awards 20% on most spent points over a 90 day period after registration. The subject line is “Surprise! You’re Eligible to Earn 20% Bonus Points Back.” The offer applies to free night awards, points + cash stays, room...
View from the Wing
Southwest Airlines Pilot Leans Out Cockpit Window, Cleans Windshield To Ensure On-Time Departure
This Southwest Airlines pilot cleaned his own windshield in order to make it out safely and on time. That's not part of the job description, or something you see every day, though here's an American Airlines pilot who did it, too. Continue reading Southwest Airlines Pilot Leans Out Cockpit Window, Cleans...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Save 50% at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas With Daily Getaways — April 25, 2024
You can save 50 percent on the purchase of a stay of three nights in The Venetian Tower or The Palazzo Tower at the The Venetian Resort Las Vegas through the Daily Getaways of today, Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 1:00 in the afternoon Eastern Daylight Time — and you...
Economy Class & Beyond
Indigo to go wide and order Airbus A350 aircraft
It seems IndiGo is going for the long-haul challenge, with the airline ordering Airbus A350 aircraft. An IndiGo Airbus A320 – Soon to have Airbus A350s joining them  IndiGo has agreed to place a firm order for 30 A350-900 aircraft, with options for a further 70. The move will allow...
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Massive Devaluation: United Airlines Raises First Class Redemption Costs On ANA, Lufthansa
Bad news for United MileagePlus travelers: United Airlines drastically raised redemption prices for first class travel on partners like ANA and Lufthansa, a massive devaluation. I’m updating this post with United’s statement concerning the price hike. United MileagePlus First Class Redemption Costs Rise On Lufthansa, ANA As flagged by Chazza...
One Mile at a Time
Is Southwest Planning Extra Legroom Cabin, Assigned Seats?
Southwest Airlines is known for its remarkably consistent business model, which hasn’t changed a whole lot over the years. The airline offers two free checked bags to all passengers, doesn’t have assigned or premium seating, and doesn’t sell basic economy.
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Marriott Bonvoy Escapes – Save up to 20% at select Marriott Hotels Worldwide
This week we see the return of the Marriott Bonvoy Escapes discount offer as last week we had the Luxury Escapes promotion! Marriott Bonvoy Escapes are now available for booking for stays at select hotels Worldwide. With Marriott Bonvoy Escapes members can save up to 20% on last minute stays...
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Mr & Mrs Smith properties are now being added to the World of Hyatt, but the benefits are underwhelming
As we were promised a few months ago (following Hyatt's purchase of the Mr & Mrs Smith booking platform), Hyatt is now adding Mr & Mrs Smith properties to the World of Hyatt, and we finally know what these properties will offer members when they stay. Frankly, I'm underwhelmed. The post...
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Russia Claims the United States is Putting Pressure On Turkish Airlines to Bar its Citizens From Flying to Mexico
Russia has accused the United States of putting pressure on Turkish Airlines to refuse its citizens carriage on flights between Istanbul and Mexico after a war of words broke out between Russian officials and the Turkish flag carrier. The issue came to a head earlier this week when Russia’s embassy...
View from the Wing
Man Asks For Blind Date Online, Flies Her To Tokyo And It’s “The Best Thing Happening On The Internet Right Now”
Nick Gray headed to Tokyo and, after his trip there last year, felt like he’d have enjoyed it more after a few days if he had someone to hang out along with him. So he posted to the internet that he’d like a blind date and that he’d fly them...
Sam Chui
IndiGo Orders up to 100 Airbus A350s
IndiGo has placed its first-ever widebody order for up to 100 Airbus A350s, including 30 firm orders with options for an additional 70 aircraft. The first of these A350-900s is expected to arrive in 2027. All these aircraft will be fitted with Rolls Royce’s Trent XWB engines.  The deal is...
Will Run For Miles
(Targeted?) Hyatt Offer – Earn 1,000 Bonus Points Per Stay up to 10,000 Maximum Bonus Points
New exclusive offer from Hyatt The post (Targeted?) Hyatt Offer – Earn 1,000 Bonus Points Per Stay up to 10,000 Maximum Bonus Points appeared first on Will Run For Miles.
One Mile at a Time
Avianca Restores Business Class Within The Americas
Avianca is continuing the process of restoring business class on more routes, further backtracking on a decision the carrier made back in 2022.
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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.