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[INTERVIEW] Moe Ghafari, Founder and CEO of Pointsgram
I am Moe, the founder and CEO of Pointsgram. With over 20 years of experience in the technology sector and active involvement in the local community, I've always pondered: How can we infuse more technology into our local economy to foster its growth and promote sustainability? After engaging with over...
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Per Se tasting menu delivers on its 3-Michelin Stars reputation
New York City (NYC) is a foodie’s paradise. At the time of this writing, there are four 3-Michelin-starred restaurants in… The post Per Se tasting menu delivers on its 3-Michelin Stars reputation appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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What did you book? Qatar First, Turkey, Choice Hotel and a Fjord Cruise in Norway
Welcome to May’s instalment of What Did You Book, where Sash and Mohammad discuss what they have been up to… The post What did you book? Qatar First, Turkey, Choice Hotel and a Fjord Cruise in Norway appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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[INTERVIEW] AIR MILES – The evolution of the in-store shopping experience
Today, we are featuring Jason Beales Chief Strategy & Commercial Officer at Air Miles. Today, he is sharing his thoughts on in-store versus online shopping. Thank you Jason for taking the time to answer our questions.  1) Please tell us about yourself and your role with AIR MILES. The post [INTERVIEW] AIR...
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The Shutterwhale
The Best Time to Apply for Credit Card in Singapore – Earn Sign-up Rewards + Additional Prizes and a Chance to Win Business Class Tickets with SingSaver (8 May 2024 to 5 June 2024)
SingSaver has just brought back the Team Cashback vs Air Miles campaign which will run from 8 May 2024 to 5 June 2024 - new applicants can enjoy fantastic sign-up gifts, as well as a chance to earn up to 34,000 bonus Max Miles or S$370 worth of voucher when...
Live from a Lounge
Akasa Air enhances pets on-board offering
Akasa has outlined its new policy to allow pets on board their aircraft, and it is better than the old one. Here is how your pet can join you on your next flight on board Akasa Air. The post Akasa Air enhances pets on-board offering appeared first on Live from...
Live from a Lounge
Flyers alert: Air India Express cancels over 70 flights on May 08
Air India Express is the latest airline of the Tata group to be caught in a storm of employee discontent, and facing mass flight cancellations on account of that. The post Flyers alert: Air India Express cancels over 70 flights on May 08 appeared first on Live from a Lounge.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Another big bonus from Preferred Hotel Group I Prefer – 20,000 points on stays of 2+ nights
Preferred Hotel Group I Prefer is become well known, at least for those of us who track bonuses, for providing some big bonuses several times per year. I Prefer’s most famous one is definitely the Cyber Monday offer of 30,000 points on one stay and this new offer, while it...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Air Frances Mounts Rescue Operation After Boeing 787 Dreamliner Makes Emergency Landing in Canada’s Remote Arctic Capital
Air France had to launch a rescue operation on Tuesday for a planeload of passengers who found themselves stranded in a remote town known as Canada’s Arctic Capital after their flight from Paris to Seattle had to make an emergency landing when smoke was detected onboard. The flight had departed...
Live from a Lounge
One Week Only: Get an Amex Card with bonus points and an Explorer Kit
Here is how to get yourself started on your American Express journey by getting yourself an Amex India card. American Express has now added 25 new cities for sourcing as well, so you might be able to get one for yourself in these new cities, and for one more week,...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Why Getting a Rental Vehicle is Better Earlier In the Day
Well, I have recently learned first hand why getting a rental vehicle is better earlier in the day with an experience that has yet to be resolved — especially when renting a vehicle at a location that is not at an airport. Because I needed the rental vehicle at... The post Why...
Frequent Miler
Office Depot/OfficeMax: Buy $300+ Mastercard Gift Cards, Save $15
Office Depot and OfficeMax stores have returned with its profitable gift card deal on Mastercard gift cards from 5/5/24 – 5/11/24. The Deal Buy $300+ Mastercard gift cards at Office Depot/OfficeMax & get $15 off instantly. Key Terms Valid May 5-11, 2024. Limit 10 per household/business (different stores may try...
Travel With Grant
Transfer Limits & Times for Wyndham Rewards to Caesars Rewards; No Taxes on Hotels Booked with Points
Good afternoon everyone, I hope your week is going well.  I am planning a trip to Las Vegas in the coming weeks and wanted to stay on the Las Vegas Strip at a Caesars Rewards property since I can use my Caesars Diamond Elite Status to get waived resort fees...
Points With a Crew
Chase IHG Rewards Premier Business Credit Card Review (New 175,000 Point Offer)
The IHG Premier Business credit card has just upped the welcome offer to probably its highest level ever. You now get a signup bonus of ...
Your Mileage May Vary
TikTok Travel Myth is Busted: Why Red Suitcases Are Loaded First
Despite many people wanting to ban the app (or force its sale) in the U.S., TikTok continues to grow. Created in 2016, the app was introduced to the US in…
Frequent Miler
Wyndham Rewards Earner Business card losing cellphone protection benefit from 7/1/24
The Wyndham Rewards Earner Business credit card is popular with many people due to it earning 8x at gas stations, offering Diamond status and giving a 10% discount on award nights. One of its other potentially useful features is that it earns 5x on marketing, advertising and utilities, the latter...
View from the Wing
Congress Adds Language To Require Automatic Refunds When Flights Are Delayed Or Cancelled
I personally don't see a problem with leaving it up to the customer to request a refund. That's how every other product in the world works - if you want a refund, you ask for one. I'm not sure why we should be treating airline passengers differently, especially...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
May 7 Bonus Offer Highlight: Hilton Honors – 2,000 bonus points for stays in Türkiye
Today's Bonus Offer Highlight is for Hilton stays in Türkiye where Honors members can earn 2,000 bonus points per stay. Check out all of the new bonuses added today here: The post May 7 Bonus Offer Highlight: Hilton Honors – 2,000 bonus points for stays in Türkiye appeared first on Frequent...
View from the Wing
The Dark Side Of Destination Marketing: How Tourism Boards Squander Millions And Dodge Accountability
Tourism boards are often highly questionable. They're big pots of money where politicians appoint friendlies to cush, well-paying jobs where there are very few metrics of actual success and leaders attend conferences and treat themselves and others to a good time. Continue reading The Dark Side Of Destination Marketing:...
Miles To Memories
Cardless Launches First Qatar Airways Cards In U.S., Check Out the Details
These cards, powered by Visa, are now available for members to apply and they mark Qatar Airways Privilege Club’s debut in the U.S. credit card space. The post Cardless Launches First Qatar Airways Cards In U.S., Check Out the Details appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Frequent Miler
Citi axing Premier card on May 9, launching Strata Premier card on May 16
Where there’s smoke there’s fire, and after dozens of smoke signal rumors about an impending Citi Strata credit card for what’s felt like years, it’s now almost here. We’ve received word that Citi will be retiring the Premier card for new applications from May 9, 2024. It’ll be replaced by...
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Crazy! Southwest “Diverted” A Flight to Pick Up Stranded Passengers
Throughout our years of flying, we’ve witnessed a wide range of unusual events. These oddball occurrences are typically part of daily operations, but the odds of experiencing them during a…
Eye of the Flyer
Hotel Horror: A Tornado Tore Through an Oklahoma Hampton Inn
A Hampton Inn in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, apparently suffered major damage after a tornado and other severe weather barrelled through the region on Monday night. According to Fox Weather, a tornado estimated to be at least EF-3 strength (read: pretty bad) struck the small town about 40 minutes from Tulsa. People...
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MastercardGiftCard giving 100% off purchase fees when using promo code MOMSDAY2024
In addition to VanillaGift waiving purchases fees on Vanilla Visa gift cards and TheGiftCardShop doing the same for Visa and Mastercard gift cards, MastercardGiftCard.com is now offering a 100% discount on purchase fees of Mastercard gift cards when using promo code MOMSDAY2024. The Deal Get waived purchase fees on $50+...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Hyatt Regency Sofia
The Hyatt Regency Sofia is a lovely hotel nestled in the center of Sofia, Bulgaria with nice accommodations, great amenities, and a really delicious breakfast. Hyatt Regency Sofia Review Up until recently, I would have called the Hyatt Regency Sofia the best Category 1 World of Hyatt hotel in the...
Points With a Crew
Chase Ink Business Unlimited® vs. Chase Ink Business Cash®
The Chase Ink Unlimited and Chase Ink Cash are two of Chase's no-fee business credit cards. They both come with a great welcome offer and ...
The Bulkhead Seat
American Airlines Will Fly Almost 690,000 Flights This Summer
American Airlines released some interesting stats as it prepares for the busiest summer ever.… The post American Airlines Will Fly Almost 690,000 Flights This Summer appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Miles To Memories
Get Practically Free BJ’s Wholesale Club Membership
BJ’s Membership, Pay $20 and Get $20 Reward with $60 Purchase BJ’s Wholesale Club has launched a promotion for new members, practically offering a free annual membership. You can join now for $20 and receive a $20 reward after spending $60 within the first 30 days. The $20 reward will...
Points Miles and Bling
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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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.