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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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Navigating Iraqi Checkpoints: The Road to Samarra
Iraqi Checkpoints is part of the Iraq Homecoming Trip Report. Catch up on all the posts here: Baghdad, Iraq Day 1: Over Stimulation Baghdad, Iraq Day 2: Welcome to the Jungle Baghdad, Iraq Day 3: Calm and Culture Baghdad, Iraq: Family Reunion Do you want to test your patience? Do...
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Miles and Points On Sale — April 26 2024
Sometimes you need an infusion of miles or points to your membership account for whatever reason — perhaps to have enough to redeem for a limited time award as one example — and the best time to purchase or gift miles or points is when they are on sale, as...
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Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card 185K Bonus Points Offer
We’re currently seeing a huge limited time welcome offer on Marriott’s most premium credit card, offering nearly twice as many points as the previous offer. I wanted to recap this offer, as it will be expiring in the coming days. If you’re at all interested in this card, this would...
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Explore Greengrass Isle in Real Life: Grand Hyatt Tokyo’s Limited-Time Pokémon Rooms
Your stay will integrate an immersive adventure inspired by the Pokémon game with options for a standard room or suite styled after the game’s Greengrass Isle, features a grass-like carpet, plants, and a small tent. It will be adorned with a near life-sized Snorlax plush and other Pokémon-themed decorations such as...
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Cool: Brussels Airlines’ Tomorrowland Airbus A320neo
Brussels Airlines has just unveiled its newest special aircraft, featuring an augmented reality livery. Yowzers!
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DFW Passenger Shoplifts a Wallet Before Attempting to Board Turkish Airlines Flight
In January, a Turkish Airlines passenger at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) was… The post DFW Passenger Shoplifts a Wallet Before Attempting to Board Turkish Airlines Flight appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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How to get free cruises by gaming casino status matches
Free cruises sound like a scam, but it is currently possible to turn elite status earned from a single $95 credit card into months worth of free cruises and free hotel nights if you play your cards right. The best part is that if you follow the steps, you don’t...
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Asking to match to a higher welcome bonus
Have you ever applied for a new credit card with an attractive welcome bonus, only to find out soon after that a new offer with an even higher welcome bonus is now available on the same card? For example, did you apply for a credit card when the welcome bonus...
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They’re Back: Credit Cards Made from Real 747 Planes! Here’s How You Can Get Yours!
A popular credit card promotion from a few years ago is back -- with a brand new look! The post They’re Back: Credit Cards Made from Real 747 Planes! Here’s How You Can Get Yours! appeared first on Eye of the Flyer.
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Brussels Airlines reveils its new Belgian Icon  – Amare to take flight
As the Tomorrowland comes up, Brussels Airlines is presenting a new version of its Amare livery – another of its Belgian Icons. Amare unveils ​This will feature on one of Brussels Airlines’ brand-new Airbus A320neo, featuring augmented reality extras.  It is applied to OO-SBB – the second Airbus A320neo that...
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Review: Chase Sapphire Lounge New York (JFK)
I had the chance recently to pay a couple of morning visits to the new Chase Sapphire Lounge at New York JFK in Terminal 4. This lounge was formally the Etihad lounge and now is a shared lounge with Ethiad. I never visited the lounge when it was solely Etihad’s,...
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Beond Airlines Launches Dubai Fifth Freedom Flights
In late 2023, we saw the launch of Beond Airlines, a new Maldives-based all-business class airline that has big growth aspirations. In addition to offering service to and from the Maldives, the airline has now put its first fifth freedom flight on sale, which seems logical enough.
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New IHG One Rewards promos – Double Elite Nights + 3x points in the US and Mexico at select properties
New IHG One Rewards promo - 2k bonus every 2 nights The post New IHG One Rewards promos – Double Elite Nights + 3x points in the US and Mexico at select properties appeared first on Monkey Miles.
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Japan Airlines Airbus A350-1000 Routes & Flights
Japan Airlines is in the process of refreshing its long haul fleet, as the oneworld airline is gradually replacing its Boeing 777-300ERs with Airbus A350-1000s.
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Review: Four Seasons Hotel Seattle
During a recent trip to Seattle, Ford and I had a quick stay at the 147-room Four Seasons Seattle, which opened in 2008.
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Zero-Energy Hotel Indigo Changi Airport Opening 2028
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) is already regarded as one of the world’s best airports, and it just keeps getting better. The airport will be getting another landside hotel, which looks pretty swanky.
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Amex Business Green Card Review: Not Worth It
Amex has lots of great cards earning Membership Rewards points. While there’s not a ”one size fits all” best card earning Amex points, I can tell you with certainty that the Amex Business Green Rewards Card is particularly unrewarding. I wanted to take a closer look at the card in...
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Woman Nearly Dies After Drinking Bug-Infested Cup of Coffee From Vending Machine at Spanish Airport
A Spanish airline worker nearly died after drinking a cup of coffee from a vending machine at Son Sant Joan airport near Palma, Majorca, earlier this month after she went into anaphylactic shock. The 21-year-old woman had bought the cup of coffee during a break and initially noticed an odd...
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First Class Passenger Claims American Airlines Flight Attendant Ordered Her to Use Economy Bathroom Because He Didn’t Like the Way She Shut the Door
An American Airlines passenger traveling in First Class on a flight from Chicago O’Hare to Phoenix earlier this year claims a flight attendant ordered her to use the Economy Class bathroom because he didn’t like the way she closed the lavatory door and then manhandled her when she ignored his...
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Scandinavian Airlines to Join SkyTeam Alliance
As a result of an investment of $1.2 billion by Air France-KLM Group for a share of 19.9 percent of Scandinavian Airlines — which had filed voluntary petitions under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code of the United States on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 — the airline will leave Star Alliance...
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Buy IHG Points For 0.56 cents each (targeted)
IHG has again returned with a sale that’s giving an 80% bonus when buying their points. That means you can buy IHG Rewards points for 0.56 cents per point (cpp). Note that, although the 80% bonus begins at 5,000 IHG points, pricing doesn’t actually reach 0.56cpp until you buy at...
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Dallas Airline Passenger Caught On Video Shoplifting, Tells Police The Store Gave Him The Wallet – Free!
Everything is on camera. The wallet had gone missing. Clerks saw it was taken and called the police. Continue reading Dallas Airline Passenger Caught On Video Shoplifting, Tells Police The Store Gave Him The Wallet – Free!...
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Another Country Mandates Parents & Kids Sit Together on Planes Without Extra Charge
Children not easily sitting next to their parent(s) or guardian(s) has been an issues for several years. Many, if not most airlines charge for passengers to choose their own seat,…
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More Easy Rewards: Fee-free Visa Gift Cards at Staples
On the heels of this week’s fee-free Mastercard gift cards, Staples will be offering fee-free fixed-value $200 Visa Gift Cards from April 28, 2024 to May 4, 2024. The limit is again eight per customer per day (although some stores may allow more). This offer doesn’t apply to the variable-load...
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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.