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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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Review: EVA Airways Business Class 777 New York to Taipei
Background and Booking Last month, I flew on EVA Airways Business Class for the first time. They call the Business Class product, Royal Laurel Class, and I flew from New York (JFK) to Taipei (TPE). I was super excited that it was going to be my longest flight at a...
The Points of Life
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...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
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...
One Mile at a Time
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...
View from the Wing
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...
One Mile at a Time
Cool: Brussels Airlines’ Tomorrowland Airbus A320neo
Brussels Airlines has just unveiled its newest special aircraft, featuring an augmented reality livery. Yowzers!
The Bulkhead Seat
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.
Frequent Miler
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...
Miles For Family
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...
Eye of the Flyer
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.
Economy Class & Beyond
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...
Live and Let’s Fly
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,...
One Mile at a Time
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.
Monkey Miles
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.
One Mile at a Time
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.
One Mile at a Time
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.
One Mile at a Time
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.
One Mile at a Time
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...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
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...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
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...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
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...
Frequent Miler
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...
View from the Wing
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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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.