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Aeroplan Elite Status Offer is back – The American Express Aeroplan Reserve Card
Air Canada has announced the return of its Aeroplan Elite Status offer for a second consecutive year. This promotion will… The post Aeroplan Elite Status Offer is back – The American Express Aeroplan Reserve Card appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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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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Dear TSA Agents: Wait, I Can EXPLAIN!!!
The TSA admittedly doesn’t have the best reputation in the world. People complain of long delays, being yelled at, “TSA approved” locks being broken on checked luggage, contents in checked…
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Earn A $585 Bonus With New US Bank Checking Account
US Bank has another promotion for new Bank Smartly checking accounts that offers up to a $500 bonus with fairly simple requirements. This deal is available in states within US Bank’s footprint and requires signing up for online banking and making at least two direct deposits within the first 90...
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RARE: 9+ Cheap Business Class Award Seats To Asia Using Delta SkyMiles
Delta SkyMiles rarely have much value for international business class travel. They charge 4-6 times more than their partners do for the same flights. And flights to Asia are usually even more expensive than to Europe. Right now, though, there is amazing business class availability on their Seattle - Taipei...
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Evolution of the Miles and Points Space, Extreme Tracking & Picking Cards with Grant Thomas
Travel with Grant joins us to talk about his upcoming bookings, his overall credit card strategy and how to stay organized while playing the long game in the miles & points hobby. The post Evolution of the Miles and Points Space, Extreme Tracking & Picking Cards with Grant Thomas appeared...
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Passenger Slipped On A Cocktail, And It Could Cost British Airways $6 Million [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 Passenger Slipped On A Cocktail, And It Could Cost British Airways $6 Million [Roundup]...
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Should you buy Hilton points with (up to) a 100% bonus?
Buying points can be a great way to boost your balance, but only if makes sense financially! Does the new Hilton promotion fit that criteria?
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Earn $500 Bonus with Santander Bank Business Checking Account
Santander Bank has a new bonus that can earn you $500. While this bonus is limited to select states only, we thought it was worth posting because it has easy requirements. The post Earn $500 Bonus with Santander Bank Business Checking Account appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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Delta One Suites to Taipei starting at 146K SkyMiles Round Trip
It’s not often that you can get incredible value from your Delta miles these days so if you’re interested in this deal, make sure to jump on it right away! Through August, awards are wide-open to fly round-trip Delta One Suites from Seattle to Taipei on Delta’s modern Airbus A330-900neo....
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Delta Air Boeing 767 Loses Emergency Slide Shortly After Takeoff Forcing Diversion to New York JFK
A Delta Air Line Boeing 767 with 176 passengers onboard was forced to make an emergency diversion back to New York JFK on Friday morning after an emergency exit slide detached from the aircraft shortly after takeoff. Delta flight DL520 departed New York JFK at around 8 am on Friday...
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Chase “Pay Yourself Back” Complete Guide (now includes Disney cards)
Chase has been steadily hacking away at the value of its Pay Yourself Back (PYB) Program over the last year or so, whittling down both categories and redemption rates on Ultimate Reward(UR)-earning cards. At the same time, it has added PYB options for Southwest, Aeroplan and United cards, although the...
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United Airlines Captain Retires With Dignity
After 32 years with United Airlines, Captain Mark Hardcastle just piloted his last commercial flight…a fitting send-off to a remarkable man. United Airlines Captain Mark Hardcastle Retires Denver-based Captain Mark Hardcastle spent 32 years flying for United Airlines, retiring this month as a Boeing 737 captain. He was a staple...
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Delta Grows In Africa: Lagos Expanded, Accra Upgraded
Delta Air Lines has just announced a significant expansion in West Africa this northern summer (southern winter), with both capacity increases and product improvements. This complements Delta flying more premium A350s to South Africa as well, which I wrote about separately.
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American Airlines Rolls Out Status Updates For The Chosen ConciergeKey Members
Yesterday American Airlines shared the news with customers who would become ConciergeKey members for the next year. AAdvantage members saw the status update in their account - as happens each year, before receiving an email and (for new members at least) receiving a phone call. Concierge Key is the status...
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The 5 Rookie Mistakes I Made Paying Tolls In A Rental Car
When it comes to paying tolls while in a rental car, we’ve already covered the topic several times. With some advance planning, you can act accordingly to keep from paying…
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Southwest Weighing Changes to Boarding and Seating Procedures
Southwest Airlines could possibly make substantial changes considering changes to its boarding model which has long set it apart from other carriers. The post Southwest Weighing Changes to Boarding and Seating Procedures appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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Buy $300+ Delta Gift Card, Get $20 Starbucks Gift Card
Delta is back with another promotion for buying gift cards…
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Amex Business Platinum Card 150K Points Welcome Offer
The Business Platinum Card from American Express is one of the most perks-rich business cards out there. We’ve just seen a massive new publicly available welcome offer rolled out on this card, making it a great time to apply. If you’re eligible for this card, it’s absolutely worth picking it...
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Increased Chase Sapphire Preferred® (85k ) and Chase Sapphire Reserve® (75k ) offers coming soon
Increased Chase Sapphire Preferred® (85k ) and Chase Sapphire Reserve® (75k ) offers coming soon The post Increased Chase Sapphire Preferred® (85k ) and Chase Sapphire Reserve® (75k ) offers coming soon appeared first on Monkey Miles.
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Those Boeing Delays Are Forcing Big Cuts To American Airlines Flying
American Airlines is making changes to its international schedule, and they're telling employees that it is because they're having to plan for fewer widebody planes. Boeing delivery delays on the 787-9 aircraft that American has ordered mean they're not going to be able to support the full schedule they've...
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Save 20% on Instacart gift cards at Costco.com
Costco is again offering a 20% discount on Instacart gift cards purchased at Costco.com, with an official limit of 2 per membership. Some folks have reported that the 2 card/membership limit seems to reset on a weekly-ish basis (YMMV). The Deal Save 20% on Instacart gift cards at Costco.com Direct...
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The Business Platinum® from American Express 200k Referral Offer
American Express Business Platinum 95k Referral Offer The post The Business Platinum® from American Express 200k Referral Offer appeared first on Monkey Miles.
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Signify Business Cash Card by Wells Fargo Launches with $500 Bonus
The Signify Business Cash Card by Wells Fargo was already rumored to launch this year, but it is now live for applications. The post Signify Business Cash Card by Wells Fargo Launches with $500 Bonus appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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Promo: Buy $300 or More in Delta Gift Cards, Get $20 in Starbucks Gift Cards
Delta Air Lines and Starbucks have paired with a nice bonus offer on purchased… The post Promo: Buy $300 or More in Delta Gift Cards, Get $20 in Starbucks Gift Cards appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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Delta Air Lines Flight is Forced to Return to JFK After Emergency Side Detaches During Climb-Out
Delta Air Lines flight DL520 was forced to return to New York John F… The post Delta Air Lines Flight is Forced to Return to JFK After Emergency Side Detaches During Climb-Out appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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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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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.