Miles To Memories
Chase Unveils New Sapphire Lounge with Etihad Airways at Dulles Airport
Chase Sapphire Lounge, in collaboration with Etihad Airways, has recently unveiled its newest addition at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). The post Chase Unveils New Sapphire Lounge with Etihad Airways at Dulles Airport appeared first on Miles to Memories.
View from the Wing
Instant Approval For 5 New Rewards Cards, I’ll Earn 460,000 Points In Bonuses
I applied - and was instantly approved - for five new rewards credit cards this weekend. I'll share with you the offers I decided to take advantage of, and my thinking with each. Continue reading Instant Approval For 5 New Rewards Cards, I’ll Earn 460,000 Points In Bonuses...
One Mile at a Time
Andaz Miami Beach Opening Late 2024
In 2022, we learned about plans for an Andaz property in Miami Beach, in the form of an existing Hyatt property being renovated and rebranded. There’s now a major update, as we have a sense of what we can expect from this property, and when it will open.
Frequent Miler
SiriusXM to be removed from eligible services for Amex Digital Entertainment Credit
The Amex Platinum card has a Digital Entertainment Credit that offers up to $240 per year in statement credits for qualifying digital entertainment services doled out as $20 per month. Enrollment in the benefit is required in order to receive the statement credits. An eagle-eyed reader noticed a change in...
Live and Let’s Fly
Rabbi Sues JetBlue, Claims Antisemtism After Being Thrown Off Flight For Religiously Motivated Seat Change Request
A trio of Orthodox Jewish passengers have sued JetBlue, claiming the carrier engaged in Antisemitism and unlawful discrimination after throwing them off for requesting a seat change. Antisemitism? Lawsuit Claims Jewish Passengers Were Thrown Off JetBlue Flight For Making Seat Change Request On December 31, 2023 a trio of Orthodox...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Polishing Silver – Return to San Francisco International and the American Airlines Admirals Club
Return to San Francisco International and the American Airlines Admirals Club Polishing Silver It’s time to start tracking back to that place back east. But firstly, to go through the Harvey Milk Terminal 1 and enjoy trying my best at being a millennial by having an Avocado toast in the...
Miles To Memories
Increased Rakuten Rates for Dell Purchases, Earn Up to 12X
Rakuten is offering rates of up to 12% or 12X Membership Rewards points for Dell purchases, depending on the category. The post Increased Rakuten Rates for Dell Purchases, Earn Up to 12X appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Live from a Lounge
Axis Bank blocks Atlas Credit Cards and issues notices towards suspected manufactured spends
Axis Bank has sent out notices to various customers of the Atlas Credit Card, asking them for details of transactions made on the card due to suspect manufactured spending. The post Axis Bank blocks Atlas Credit Cards and issues notices towards suspected manufactured spends appeared first on Live from a...
One Mile at a Time
Huge Alaska Mileage Plan Award Changes Going Live
In November 2023, it was announced that major changes would be made to Alaska Mileage Plan as of March 2024. At the time, no exact dates beyond that were given. There’s now a major update — the new award pricing will progressively be going live as of today, through the...
Eye of the Flyer
Delta Expects Boeing 737 MAX Delivery Delays
In June 2022, Delta Air Lines announced the order of 100 Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft. Deliveries were expected sometime in 2025. But that timetable might be pushed back a while. (Sorry, all of you 737 MAX enthusiasts.) Delta CEO Ed Bastian told Bloomberg (via Reuters) that he doesn’t think...
Points With a Crew
Holiday Inn Express London Hammersmith Review
As a London hotel review - here is my Holiday Inn Express London Hammersmith hotel review, including info on wifi, breakfast, parking, rooms, amenities, cost and more
Live and Let’s Fly
An Open Letter To United Airlines Pilots
As a follow-up to my locked lavatory story, I’ve composed an open letter to pilots at United Airlines. Dear United Airlines Pilots: First, I want to thank you for your overall professionalism, skill, and commitment to safety. I’ve flown close to two million miles on United over the last 20...
Miles To Memories
Citi AAdvantage Platinum Card, 75,000 Miles Bonus Is Back
The Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard has a new signup bonuses of 75,000 AAdvantage miles. The post Citi AAdvantage Platinum Card, 75,000 Miles Bonus Is Back appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Your Mileage May Vary
ATL Airport Access Will Be A Mess for 6 Weeks This Spring
On the heels of its new rules that limit entry into the airport, passengers of Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport are learning that over the course of about 6 weeks this…
The Bulkhead Seat
Is it Safe to Travel to Mexico?
Mexico has something for every traveler from the beaches on both coasts to the… The post Is it Safe to Travel to Mexico? appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
View from the Wing
Why Full Service Falls Short: The Decline of Hospitality at Marriott And Other Hotels
The Detroit Metro Airport Marriott sees a lot of distressed passengers stuck overnight, like any airport hotel would. Often they’re without luggage. One reader shared a story of what interacting with this hotel is like, when needing a bit of help. Continue reading Why Full Service Falls Short: The Decline of...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
March 11 Bonus Offer Highlight: United MileagePlus – Buy miles with up to 100% bonus or 50% discount
Today's Bonus Offer Highlight is from United MileagePlus with another buy miles offer of up to a 100% bonus or 50% discount. Check out all of the new bonuses added today here: The post March 11 Bonus Offer Highlight: United MileagePlus – Buy miles with up to 100% bonus or 50%...
Frequent Miler
10x-12x at Dell via Rakuten
Shopping portal Rakuten is today offering 10-12% cash back on purchases at Dell Technologies. You can alternatively choose to earn 10x-12x American Express Membership Rewards points, which is the better deal for anyone who values those points more highly than a penny each. The Deal Shopping portal Rakuten is offering 10%...
One Mile at a Time
Hilton Honors Aspire Card Review: Worth The Fee
Hotel credit cards are among the most underrated credit cards out there, in my opinion, given the perks that they potentially offer, from elite status to free night certificates.
One Mile at a Time
Hilton Honors Aspire Card Review: Worth The Fee
Hotel credit cards are among the most underrated credit cards out there, in my opinion, given the perks that they potentially offer, from elite status to free night certificates.
View from the Wing
Actually, You Don’t Need To Switch Your Phone To Airplane Mode (And Inflight Calls Are Ok, Too)
Leave your phone on if you want. And it's time to lift the U.S. ban on inflight calling. Continue reading Actually, You Don’t Need To Switch Your Phone To Airplane Mode (And Inflight Calls Are Ok, Too)...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Earn 500 Bonus World of Hyatt Points Per Night March 2024 at New Hotel and Resort Properties
You can earn 500 bonus World of Hyatt points per qualifying night March 2024 for staying at new hotel and resort properties around the world during specified offer periods, which became effective as of Wednesday, May 1, 2019… …and because... The post Earn 500 Bonus World of Hyatt Points Per Night March...
Traveling For Miles
Last day to get a Companion Pass with our favorite Southwest credit card
There's a Southwest co-branded consumer credit card for most types of Southwest flyer and all three cards are, until the end of today, offering the same excellent welcome bonus that includes a Companion Pass. That having been said, there's really only one credit card that most big Southwest fans should...
Live and Let’s Fly
Chilling: “Technical Incident” Sends Boeing 787 Into Sudden Dive
A LATAM-operated Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner experienced a “technical incident” according to the airline while en route to Auckland, New Zealand, resulting in a sudden dive that sent dozens of passengers flying through the cabin and led to 50 injuries and at least 10 hospitalizations. “It Just Dropped Out Of The...
The Bulkhead Seat
Dozens Injured Onboard LATAM Flight Between Auckland and Sydney
LATAM flight LA800 from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to Auckland Airport (AKL) encountered… The post Dozens Injured Onboard LATAM Flight Between Auckland and Sydney appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
One Mile at a Time
Amex Membership Rewards’ New Point.me Award Search
Amex has just launched a new partnership, which makes it easier to redeem Membership Rewards points for maximum value…
One Mile at a Time
Buy Hilton Honors Points With 100% Bonus (0.5 Cents Each)
For the past several weeks, Hilton Honors has been offering a bonus on purchased points. I wanted to post a reminder of this offer, as it’s due to expire soon, so this is your last chance to buy points with this offer. This is potentially in line with the best...
View from the Wing
New American Express Partnership Offers Free Point.me Award Search Access
U.S. American Express customers with Membership Rewards accounts now have access to point.me to search for award travel across all of the airline loyalty programs that American Express transfers to. Members can log in with their Amex account for instant access. It's a really nice way to help American...
Frequent Floaters
Ways to Reduce The Cost of Your Cruise Vacation – Take These Steps to Pay Less And Not Disembark With a Huge Bill!
Cruising, if you have not noticed, is exploding. Folks who have never ever been on a cruise ship are booking and even some who have said they would not cruise are trying it for the first time and loving it! But a cruise vacation is not cheap when you add...
Traveling For Miles
Save up to 20% on Qatar Airways flights from Europe to select destinations (excl. Americas)
Qatar Airways is launching a new promotion (tomorrow) in which it's offering members of its Privilege Club (free to join) up to 20% off fares between various European countries and the airline's destinations in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Oceania (this is a similar promotion to one that appeared...
One Mile at a Time
New Cathay Pacific Aria Suite Business Class Coming To 777s
In August 2023, Cathay Pacific teased its new business class product, without revealing many details. The airline has finally today unveiled its new business class seat, and I’m excited!
View from the Wing
United Airlines Bingo: A New Way to Fly or a Gamble in the Skies? [Roundup]
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading United Airlines Bingo: A New Way to Fly or a Gamble in the Skies? [Roundup]...