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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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Six Senses & IHG One Rewards: Points, Elite Perks
In 2019, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) acquired Six Senses. This was an exciting development, given that Six Senses is an awesome luxury hotel brand, and it’s always good to see more opportunities to earn and redeem points, and to take advantage of elite perks.
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Airport Extortion: Taxi Driver Arrested After Charging Tourist $1,000 For 2-Minute Ride In Cancun
A Canadian tourist was charged $1,000 to transfer from terminal 4 to terminal 3 at the Cancun airport. He took a taxi, rather than the airport’s free shuttle, and the taxi driver tried to steal his luggage when the passenger protested the fare. Eventually the police got involved. The Montreal resident...
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JetBlue Improves Onboard Experience With Blueprint by JetBlue™ Personalized Experience
JetBlue announced today that it is introducing Blueprint by JetBlue™, a personalized inflight experience… The post JetBlue Improves Onboard Experience With Blueprint by JetBlue™ Personalized Experience appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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New 30% Transfer Bonus, Southwest Cash + Points and More
Quite a few news-worthy things have sprung up this week, so it’s time for a recap. Amex 30% bonus to Virgin: From now through May 31, 2024, American Express has a 30% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic. In addition to flights on Virgin Atlantic, you can use Virgin points to...
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Unhooking Bras, Getting McDonald’s Orders, and Being Asked for Ecstasy and “Boiled ginger ale”: Real Requests Passengers Made to Flight Attendants
Someone on Reddit’s Flight Attendants board on Reddit asked the question, “What was the strangest request you’ve ever received as a flight attendant?” There are a bunch of great answers but here are some of the jaw-droppers that stood out. I had a lady who was having hot flashes and...
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Reckless Airport Tug Driver Hydroplanes At High Speed: Major Damage To American Airlines Jet In Charlotte
A tug driving too fast in wet conditions at the Charlotte airpor hydroplaned into an American Airlines jet, doing serious damage to the aircraft. Continue reading Reckless Airport Tug Driver Hydroplanes At High Speed: Major Damage To American Airlines Jet In Charlotte...
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Woman Harasses New York City Mayor Eric Adams On American Airlines Flight
A vitriolic passenger raged against New York City Mayor Eric Adams onboard an American Airlines flight, showing why pols like Senator Ted Cruz (R – TX) seem so desperate to shield elected leaders from the traveling public. NYC Mayor Eric Adams Harassed On American Airlines Flight Mayor Adams was flying...
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Condor Adds Airbus A320neo Aircraft To Fleet
A couple of years ago, German leisure airline Condor announced plans to refresh its narrow body fleet, and the airline has now taken delivery of its first of these jets.
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American Express Green Card Review: Underrated 3x Points Card
In this post I wanted to take an in-depth look at the American Express Green Card, which is underrated and often overlooked. In my opinion this is a great card for anyone looking to earn travel rewards in the long run.
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Buy IHG One Rewards Points With 80% Bonus (0.56 Cents Per Point)
Strategically buying points can be a good value, especially for luxury hotel stays. IHG One Rewards has just launched its latest sale on purchased points. Unfortunately it’s not quite in line with the best offers we see from the program, but it still has the potential to be a good...
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Condor takes delivery of its first Airbus A320neo
Condor of Germany is continuing its fleet renewal apace, with the first Airbus A320neo delivered to the airline by Airbus. The new aircraft is registered as D-ANCZ. It was delivered from Toulouse to Frankfurt-am-Main Airport, arriving at 16:08. And as you can see – it’s got red and white stripes...
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SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS: Flying direct, Perth/Johannesburg from 28 April 2024
South African Airways (SAA), a Star Alliance member, has had this Perth/Johannesburg route on its agenda for a while but has recently tweaked the timings in response to customer feedback. The route is scheduled to commence on Sunday, 28 April 2024, with the first flight from Johannesburg to Perth. It...
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Hilton vs. Hyatt
For years, I’ve been a huge Hyatt fan. Their top tier elite status offers the best benefits of all major chains. Their points are super valuable towards Hyatt stays. They let you use points (at a very reasonable rate) to upgrade to club rooms or suites. And they’ve maintained award...
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Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Change Its Name? Not So Fast…
As part of a broader effort to improve the experience of passengers, the Oakland Board of Port Commissioners voted unanimously on Thursday, April 11, 2024 for Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to change its name; and on the same day, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors endorsed the official modification of...
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Is Priceline The Worst Place On The Internet To Buy Airline Tickets?
I don't write very much about booking travel with Priceline. I don't like dealing with Expedia on changes and when things go wrong. But for simple bookings that most travelers might make, is Priceline actually worse? Continue reading Is Priceline The Worst Place On The Internet To Buy Airline...
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Up to 40% Off At Amazon By Using 1 Discover Point (more people targeted)
There's a new offer when you shop at Amazon and you pay at least a portion using your Discover points and more people are reportedly targeted.
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How Your United Miles Can Help Families in Critical Times: Will You Join Me?
Give A Mile is a unique charity that takes donations of miles and uses the miles to book flights for to book tickets so that those in need can be together with loved ones in their last moments of life, so that people don't die alone. Continue reading How Your United...
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3 Surprising Things I Learned When Signing Up for the Marriott Bonvoy Business Card
Signing up for a new credit card can be confusing, especially when it comes to the Marriott Bonvoy family of cards. The rules can be difficult to understand, and when…
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Stunning 81-Room Six Senses Kyoto Now Open
IHG’s luxury wellness brand is expanding its footprint, with the opening of the Six Senses Kyoto.
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(Now Bookable via Hyatt) Why I’m Excited About Hyatt/Mr and Mrs Smith Partnership
Update on 4/24/2024: Well, the long-awaited day is here and it’s a bit of a downer. I’ll start with the bad news. Hyatt is using dynamic pricing for Mr and Mrs Smith properties (see map), and looks like you will only get 1-1.4 cents per point. So, no outsized redemptions...
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Wynn’s Management Change, Vegas High Speed Train Breaks Ground, New Arena Name & Phish at the Sphere
Management shakeup at Wynn, another new golf option, Brightline high speed train breaks ground, most Instagrammed Vegas hotels and the Sphere's second act impresses. The post Wynn’s Management Change, Vegas High Speed Train Breaks Ground, New Arena Name & Phish at the Sphere appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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Video Surfaces: NYC Mayor Confronted In Tight Middle Seat On American Airlines Flight Back To New York
New York City Mayor Eric Adams was confronted by a woman boarding an American Airlines flight from Miami to New York on Monday. His Honor was seated in an exit row middle seat, and the woman approached him, first asking whether he was in fact the mayor - and...
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Enjoying the Priority Pass ‘The Lounge’ in Boston
I had about 4 hours in Boston so I popped in to The Lounge to spend my time. Interestingly enough the website for this lounge says “You can now book your lounge visit 6 hours before your flight time.” I will keep a look out to see if more lounges...
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Southwest Flight Attendants Get New Contract, Huge Pay Raises
Flight attendants at several US airlines are currently trying to negotiate new contracts. We’ve seen pilots at ratify new contracts with massive bonuses, and flight attendants are now trying to get in one the action as well.
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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.