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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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American Cuts Mileage Earning On Most Third Party Bookings
American Airlines has announced a major change when it comes to being rewarded with the AAdvantage loyalty program.
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Ouch: United MileagePlus Devalues International First Class Awards
United MileagePlus has just significantly hiked the cost of international first class awards, as flagged by Live and Let’s Fly. These increases are rough, though I’m not sure this change matters all that much, quite frankly.
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Wells Fargo: Get $325 Bonus with New Checking Account
Wells Fargo has a bonus for new checking account customers. This offer is available nationwide and requires a qualifying $1,000 direct deposit. The post Wells Fargo: Get $325 Bonus with New Checking Account appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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Stupid: California Bill Aims to Stop CLEAR Members From Cutting In Line
A new bipartisan bill aims to ban security screening company CLEAR from operating within… The post Stupid: California Bill Aims to Stop CLEAR Members From Cutting In Line appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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IHG One Rewards 15% discount for Chase Cardholders + Plats/Diamonds
Chase IHG Rewards credit card holders get 20% off rewards stays The post IHG One Rewards 15% discount for Chase Cardholders + Plats/Diamonds appeared first on Monkey Miles.
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IHG One Rewards: 15% discount on Reward Nights for credit card holders, Platinum & Diamond Elites
IHG One Rewards has brought back their 15% discount on Reward Nights for credit card holders, Platinum & Diamond Elite members. The discount is valudfor stays of 3 nights or less. The 15% discount on Reward Nights Receive a 15% discount when you redeem IHG One Rewards Points for reward...
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Massive Devaluation: United Airlines Raises First Class Redemption Costs On ANA, Lufthansa
Bad news for United MileagePlus travelers: United Airlines appears to be in the process of drastically raising redemption prices for first class travel on partners like ANA and Lufthansa, a massive devaluation. But there is still some ambiguity here. United MileagePlus First Class Redemption Costs Rise On Lufthansa, ANA As...
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United MileagePlus Hits Members Hard As Lufthansa and ANA First Class Award Prices Skyrocket
Lufthansa first class appears to have gone from 121,000 to 154,000 miles each way per person - meaning that a saver award now costs 308,000 miles roundtrip. That's a 27% increase. And these are tough awards to book, because Lufthansa only makes them available to United's program members...
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Reminder: ATL’s New Entry System Has Begun
Friendly reminder that Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has updated its entry system, effective Monday, April 22nd. In 2018, ATL began a policy of limiting access to the facility between 11…
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California Bill Aims to Stop CLEAR Passengers From Skipping TSA Lines
A new proposed bill in California could ban security screening company CLEAR from operating at the state's airports. The post California Bill Aims to Stop CLEAR Passengers From Skipping TSA Lines appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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What Cranky Flier Misses In United Airlines Pacific Load Factor Analysis
One of my favorite industry blogs is Cranky Flier, written by Brett Snyder. We both live in Los Angeles and I have benefited from his perspective for years. But I think he missed a big issue in his recent analysis about the alarmingly low Asia-Pacific loads on United Airlines. United...
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Earn 20,000 bonus I Prefer points on Preferred Hotel Group Beyond Green stays (Must book today April 23)
In recognition of Earth Day, Preferred Hotel Group is offering a bonus of 20,000 I Prefer points on Beyond Green stays of 2 or more nights that are booked today (April 23). The offer is good for stays completed by June 30, 2024. There are 26 hotels from around the...
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Breeze Airways Offers 35% Discount on Base Fares, Book by April 25
Breeze Airways has announced today a three-day promotion offering a whopping 35% off roundtrip base fares. The post Breeze Airways Offers 35% Discount on Base Fares, Book by April 25 appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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Delta will return to flying ex-LATAM A350s on its Los Angeles – Auckland route (good news & bad news)
Since the launch of its LA - Auckland route, Delta has been using the A350-900s that it acquired from LATAM to fly between Los Angeles and Auckland but up until recently, the schedules showed Delta's original A350s taking over the route from 20 May and continuing to operate the route...
{Tech} for Travel
Illuminate Your Gear with the Limited Edition Nomad Goods Glow 2.0 Collection
Discover the Nomad Goods Glow 2.0 Sport Band and Case, brighter, tougher, and designed for night. Stand out with these limited-edition glow-in-the-dark set! The post Illuminate Your Gear with the Limited Edition Nomad Goods Glow 2.0 Collection appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
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Podcast: Hilton Takes on Small Luxury Hotels (SLH) | Coffee Break Ep08
Until recently, Hyatt had a relationship with Small Luxury Hotels (SLH), but it was recently announced that Hilton will now be the one integrating SLH hotels. We’ll talk about what that looks like in this week’s Coffee Break episode. Coffee Break: Hilton Takes on Small Luxury Hotels (SLH) Watch the...
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Laundryheap Review – laundry and dry cleaning pickup service
Our family used the Laundryheap service on a recent trip and were impressed. This Laundryheap review talks about how it works, the cost and what to watch out for...
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Foolishness: California Considers CLEAR Ban At Airports
California is considering bipartisan legislation that would ban CLEAR in its current form at California airports. While CLEAR has certainly lost some of its competitive edge over the last few years, this is still shortsighted legislation that will not meaningfully address the larger goal of trying to streamline and simplify...
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Why You Should Register Your Credit Card with Dining Programs
If you have a credit card in your wallet, it should be registered with a dining program. You never know when you may earn extra miles without even trying. Last…
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Frontier Adds Three New Routes Including One That Challenges American’s Hubs
Frontier Airlines announced today that it’s adding three new routes. Two are in the… The post Frontier Adds Three New Routes Including One That Challenges American’s Hubs appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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SoFi Checking & Savings, $500 Bonus and 4.60% APY
You can earn a bonus of up to $500 when you open a new account and complete requirements. $300 comes from SoFi and another $200 from Swagbucks. The post SoFi Checking & Savings, $500 Bonus and 4.60% APY appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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April 23 Bonus Offer Highlight: airBaltic Club – 3x points on flights booked with their Spring Sale
Today's Bonus Offer Highlight is an offer of 3x points when you book airBaltic flights during their Spring Sale. Check out all of the new bonuses added today here: The post April 23 Bonus Offer Highlight: airBaltic Club – 3x points on flights booked with their Spring Sale appeared first on...
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Save 20% on Marriott eGiftCards With Daily Getaways — April 23, 2024
You can save 20 percent on the purchase of Marriott eGiftCards through the Daily Getaways of today, Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 1:00 in the afternoon Eastern Daylight Time — and you have three different offers from which to choose... The post Save 20% on Marriott eGiftCards With Daily Getaways —...
Economy Class & Beyond
Lufthansa City Airlines prepares to put its tickets on sale
The first route and ticket sales date has been confirmed for the airline-within-an-airline, Lufthansa City Airlines. Ticket sales for the first destination will be on sale on the 24th of April 2024 with its flight operations commencing on the 26th of June 2024 Lufthansa City Airlines will operate out of...
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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.