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Hilton Honors Global Promotion: Earn Double Points (2X) on Eligible Stays between 2 May to 2 September 2024 – Registration Now Open!
Register now to earn double Hilton Honors points for stays consumed between 02 May 2024 and 02 September 2024 - stack this with an Impresario rate to earn up to 40 points per USD as a Diamond member (or 38 points per USD as a Gold member).
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Best Thailand 5G eSIM for Tourists – dtac Happy Tourist eSIM (USD 9.90 for 50 GB)
Looking for the best eSIM for tourists on your next visit to Thailand? The dtac Happy Tourist eSIM allows you to stay connected the moment you land at just USD 9.90 (or USD 6.90 if you are new to Airalo) and it will also unlock free workout classes if you...
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Currency Conversion Conundrum: An Accor Live Limitless (ALL) Oversight that Resulted in 18% Fewer Points
Accor's use of an incorrect currency rate led to an 18% reduction in the points awarded after my stay, highlighting the need for careful monitoring of point accruals.
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Hotel Review: JW Marriott Auckland (Deluxe Room) – Reflagged Property on Queen Street with Potential
The JW Marriott Auckland is still refurbishing its guest rooms and suites (with an expected completion date in November 2024). I stayed in a Deluxe Room (non-refurbished) and have found the experience to be lacking of a typical JW Marriott property.
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AirTrain Adventures: Navigating from Terminal A at Newark Airport
Before we moved to Florida, our hometown airport was Newark International. Although it wasn’t perfect, it was our own. Say what you will about people from New York and New…
Miles To Memories
Chase Disney Cards Now Have Pay Yourself Back
Chase has make the Pay Yourself Back feature available on two more credits cards. You can now use Pay Yourself back with the Disney Visa Card and Disney Premier Visa Card. The post Chase Disney Cards Now Have Pay Yourself Back appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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Targeted Spending Bonuses for Discover Cardholders, Get Up to $100 Cashback
Over the last few days, Discover has sent out emails to select cardholders, offering them the chance to earn extra cashback during the second quarter. The post Targeted Spending Bonuses for Discover Cardholders, Get Up to $100 Cashback appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Live and Let’s Fly
Will Southwest Airlines Abandon Open Seating?
Southwest Airlines has sent mixed signals concerning its long-term strategy of open seating as it prepares to introduce a new generation of economy class seats. Will Southwest Airlines finally eliminate open seating? My gut still says no… Will Southwest Airlines Finally Choose Assigned Seating Over Open Seating? View From The...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Refuellers Call Off Heathrow Strike That Threatened to Ground 35 Airlines Over May Day Bank Holiday Getaway
A strike by refuelling staff at Heathrow Airport has been called off after their employer agreed to improve pension and sick leave provisions for new staff that joined the company since January 2024. Around 50 staff who provide crucial refuelling services for 35 different airlines at Heathrow had threatened to...
Frequent Miler
30% transfer bonus from Capital One miles to Virgin Red (last call)
Update 4/29: Just a reminder that this transfer bonus from Capital One to Virgin Red ends at Midnight on 4/30. Remember that there’s also a concurrent bonus from Amex Membership Rewards to Virgin that doesn’t end until 5/31. That could be a better option for many folks depending on their respective...
Points With a Crew
Buy United miles with up to a 100% bonus (Ends Tuesday)
For a limited time, you can get up to a 100% bonus miles when buying United miles. But is it worth it? Actually I only recommend buying miles in 3 instances: if you ...
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Bette Nash, World’s Longest Serving Flight Attendant, Has Stage 4 Cancer
Even if you’re not a frequent flyer, you may have heard about Bette Nash. Back in 2022, she became the world’s record holder for being the longest-serving flight attendant. At…
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Surprise, Surprise! Various Nibbles around Chicago
Various Nibbles around Chicago Surprise, Surprise! Time for the first round of food bite-sized reviews. This is more bite and nibble-sized, rather than things I can write full-length segments about food.  And besides, sometimes its nice to snack – even if its on small things.  In this surprise-laden adventure We...
The Points of Life
Intro: Birthday Bash Trip Report
I’ve had some wonderful birthday celebrations. 2024 will be no exception. I start the week in Medellin, Colombia. From there, I integrate this Birthday Bash Trip Report with my Rum, Rum Trip Report. As an old man, I have to document what I’ve done historically. As a traveler, I need...
Miles To Memories
British Airways Offers Generous Status Match
British Airways has a limited-time status match offer for passengers based in the United States and Canada. The post British Airways Offers Generous Status Match appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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Save Up to 50% on Choice Privileges Points With Daily Getaways — April 29, 2024 — But…
You can save up to 50 percent on the purchase of up to 55,000 Choice Privileges points deposited directly into your Choice Privileges membership account through the Daily Getaways of today, Monday, April 29, 2024 at 1:00 in the afternoon Eastern Daylight Time... ...and you have four different offers from which...
View from the Wing
With One Simple Change, Southwest Airlines Will Deal Blow To Wheelchair Scammers, Unruly Passengers And Seat Savers
FBI agents complain that Southwest Airlines is frustrating to deal with in unruly passenger situations on aircraft because passengers can't easily be identified by their seat assignment. Of course there are two other huge advantages seat assignments will bring, Continue reading With One Simple Change, Southwest Airlines Will Deal Blow To...
The Bulkhead Seat
Austrian Airlines Schedules First Boeing 787-9 Flights
Austrian Airlines announced last year that it was acquiring 11 Boeing 787-9 aircraft over… The post Austrian Airlines Schedules First Boeing 787-9 Flights appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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Kenya Airways Suspends Flights to Kinshasa After Two Employees Were ‘Unlawfully Detained’ and Held Incomunicado By Congo’s Military Police
Kenya Airways says it has been forced to suspend flights to Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, after two of its employees in the country were detained by military police and held incommunicado after the authorities accused them of failing to complete customs paperwork for some valuable...
One Mile at a Time
Austrian Airlines Boeing 787-9s Flying Soon
In April 2023, Austrian Airlines revealed plans to refresh its long haul fleet, replacing its existing wide body aircraft with Boeing 787s. I wanted to share an update on this, as the first Dreamliner is now weeks from entering service, and we know what to expect.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
April 29 Bonus Offer Highlight: Turkish Miles&Smiles – Up to a 100% bonus for buying miles
Today's Bonus Offer Highlight is a buy miles bonus from Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles where you can receive up to 100% extra on mileage purchases. Check out all of the new bonuses added today here: The post April 29 Bonus Offer Highlight: Turkish Miles&Smiles – Up to a 100% bonus for buying...
The Bulkhead Seat
Avelo Airlines Will Add 10 New Destinations As It Celebrates Its Third Birthday
Avelo Airlines is a low-cost carrier that launched in 2021. The airline operates a… The post Avelo Airlines Will Add 10 New Destinations As It Celebrates Its Third Birthday appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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Great Coffee In Bucharest, Romania
I enjoyed an excellent cup of coffee during my 21-hour layover in Bucharest, a city that (once you move beyond the Old Town) is full of charm. Best Coffee In Bucharest, Romania Bucharest has a fascinating history and a fascinating amalgamation of architecture bearing witness to its history. It also...
One Mile at a Time
Buy Etihad Guest Miles With 25% Bonus (1.6 Cents Each)
Buying miles & points strategically can represent a great value, especially for luxury travel. The Etihad Guest program has just launched its latest promotion on purchased miles. While weve seen better offers from the program in the past, some people might still find this to be worthwhile, so lets cover...
Frequent Miler
[Reminder: Choice points today] Daily Getaways 2024: Complete preview of all the deals
Update 4/29/24: Reminder that Choice Privileges points will be available for as low as .52 cents each today at 1pm Eastern time. If you want to take advantage of the deal, you will may need to be at the computer and ready to go in advance and refreshing at 1pm...
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Russian GPS Jamming Has Forced This European Airline to Cancel Flights to Estonia’s Second Largest City Over Safety Fears
Finnair says it has been forced to cancel flights to Estonia’s second-largest city because widespread GPS jamming in the region has made it unsafe to land at Tartu International Airport. The decision to suspend services to Tartu for at least one month means that the city of nearly 100,000 people,...
View from the Wing
As Strike Threats Heat Up, American Airlines Surprisingly Closer To Deal with Flight Attendants
After Thursday’s tense showdown between American Airlines CEO Robert Isom and the head of the airline’s flight attendant’s union, it may seem like the parties are farther apart than ever. Pres Hedrick to AA CEO Isom: “@AmericanAir Flight Attendants are ready to #strike. If you want to push it any...
The Bulkhead Seat
SAS Will Join SkyTeam on September 1st
Back in October, I wrote about Scandinavian Airlines’ (SAS) plans to join SkyTeam. This… The post SAS Will Join SkyTeam on September 1st appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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Get S$10 eCapitaVoucher with S$200 Mobile Contactless Spend on American Express Cards – Limited Redemptions
Get a S$5 eCapitaVoucher with S$200 mobile contactless spend on your American Express cards - limited to 1,000 redemptions only.
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Lounge Review: TGM Singapore Changi Airport (Terminal 2) – Semi-Buffet instead of Regular Lounge Access
TGM at Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 2 now offers a semi-buffet experience for travellers with the right lounge memberships - you can use your Priority Pass entitlements here!
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IHG One Rewards Global Promotion: 2,000 Bonus Points Every Two Nights (1 April – 31 May 2024)
Earn 2,000 bonus points in the IHG One Rewards loyalty program with every two nights that you consume between 01 April 2024 and 31 May 2024 - registration required.
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20% Off + Free Breakfast (Min. 3 Nights) at IHG Hotels & Resorts – Book by 18 April, Stay by 31 December 2024
Enjoy up to 20% savings and complimentary breakfast for eligible stays across participating properties in Southeast Asia, South Korea, Australasia, South Pacific, Japan, Guam, Saipan, Hong Kong, and Taiwan - book by 18 April 2024, stay by 31 December 2024.
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GHA DISCOVERY Adds Breakfast Benefit for Titanium Members – More Brands to Participate in 2024
Titanium members in the GHA DISCOVERY loyalty program will receive complimentary breakfast on eligible stays from 05 April 2024 at participating brands.
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Hotel Review: The Ambassador Seoul – A Pullman Hotel (Deluxe Room) – Good Value Luxury Hotel Near Dongdaemun
The Ambassador Seoul - A Pullman Hotel is located in Jung-gu in Seoul and it is within walking distance of popular attractions like Myeong-dong, Dongdaemun, and the N Seoul Tower, offering good value to travellers looking for a luxury hotel that does not break the bank.
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UOB Lady’s Cards Now Earning 4 Miles per Dollar with Lower Monthly Cap – Effective 01 April 2024
UOB Lady’s Cards will only earn up to 4 miles per dollar from 01 April 2024 - maximum cap on UOB Lady's Solitaire Card (including metal version) will also be reduced from S$3,000 to S$2,000.
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Hyatt Regency West Hanoi to be Reflagged to Sheraton Hanoi West
The Hyatt Regency West Hanoi will soon become Marriott International’s third property in the city once it has been reflagged to Sheraton Hanoi West.