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Thoughts on Lynx Air Demise – No Refunds
At the beginning of the year, I predicted that we will see more competition within the Canadian airline industry. We are clearly not off to a good start. Only a week or two ago, there was news that discount carriers Flair Airlines ("Flair") and Lynx Air ("Lynx") were in merger talks....
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The Oberoi Amarvilas: A Palatial Luxury Hotel with Taj Mahal Views
The Oberoi Amarvilas Hotel is a stunning, palatial luxury hotel in Agra, India. Inspired by a traditional Mughal palace design,… The post The Oberoi Amarvilas: A Palatial Luxury Hotel with Taj Mahal Views appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Review: Etihad A380 Business Class Studios from LHR to AUH
Etihad A380 Business Class – Introduction In July 2023, Etihad reintroduced the A380 back in service on the Abu Dhabi… The post Review: Etihad A380 Business Class Studios from LHR to AUH appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Historic high: New bonus offers on Marriott Bonvoy American Express cards (Canada)
A staple in every Canadian wallet where Marriott is the brand of choice for hotel stays, Marriott Bonvoy American Express… The post Historic high: New bonus offers on Marriott Bonvoy American Express cards (Canada) appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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My Smart Traveller – Plaza Premium Lounge in MCO refused to credit points for my visit
After collecting My Smart Traveller (MST) points for almost five years, I encountered my first decline in crediting points for… The post My Smart Traveller – Plaza Premium Lounge in MCO refused to credit points for my visit appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Free hotel stay in Orlando? How I survived a timeshare presentation
For a long time, I had heard of people going to a popular vacation destination for a small amount of… The post Free hotel stay in Orlando? How I survived a timeshare presentation appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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List of Airline Alliances (updated February 3, 2024)
It has been a year and a half since our last update to this post. A few minor changes (mostly deletions) occurred since then. Airline alliances are extremely valuable when trying pool miles and points on one airline. Such partnerships allow us to earn miles with our favourite frequent flyer program...
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What Did You Book? – Atlantis Paradise Island and Top 3 Flight Bookings
In this February’s instalment of What Did You Book, Sash and Mohammad talk about what they have been up to… The post What Did You Book? – Atlantis Paradise Island and Top 3 Flight Bookings appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Review: Rose CIP Lounge, Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City airport (SGN) has relatively limited lounge options for travellers, and most, if not all, the lounges… The post Review: Rose CIP Lounge, Ho Chi Minh City appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Marriott Double Elite Night Promotion – up to 76,000 bonus points
Marriott Bonvoy has announced its latest global promotion for 2024, allowing its members to earn Marriott double elite night and… The post Marriott Double Elite Night Promotion – up to 76,000 bonus points appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Review: Etihad Lounge at London Heathrow (LHR) Terminal 4
Etihad Lounge London Heathrow – Introduction Airline lounges lend themselves heavily to the airline’s image itself. Some of the top… The post Review: Etihad Lounge at London Heathrow (LHR) Terminal 4 appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Red By Dufry Statusmatch to Platinum, from most airline or hotel programs
Dufry is an international travel retailer operating in over 50 countries and 400 locations, including airports, cruise liners, seaports, and… The post Red By Dufry Statusmatch to Platinum, from most airline or hotel programs appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Fine Dining: Ministry of Crab Colombo, Sri Lanka
Ministry of Crab Colombo – Introduction Visiting the Ministry of Crab (MOC) in Colombo, which is recognized among Asia’s 50… The post Fine Dining: Ministry of Crab Colombo, Sri Lanka appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Review: JW Marriott Istanbul Bosphorus is effortlessly elegant
Introduction Known as an international city, straddling Asia and Europe, trying to figure out where to stay in Istanbul, Türkiye,… The post Review: JW Marriott Istanbul Bosphorus is effortlessly elegant appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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How to use United Travel Credits
United Travel Credits are a form of compensation offering you an alternative to direct refunds and facilitating easier rebooking and… The post How to use United Travel Credits appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Postponed: Brazil e-Visa requirements for citizens of US and Canada
As of April 10, 2024, citizens of the United States, Canada, and Australia will need to obtain a visa to… The post Postponed: Brazil e-Visa requirements for citizens of US and Canada appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.