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How the Hyatt Leverage program works & how it can help you save on hotel stays
Not everything in the miles & points world is aimed squarely at individuals (although you could be forgiven for thinking that's the case) so you'll find that some of the big names in the airline and hotel industries offer programs designed to secure the loyalty of small- and medium-sized businesses...
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Lights Out for the Globe Trotter Aston Martin F1 2024 Collection
When motorsports and luggage brands converge, the results are stunning. The new Globe Trotter Aston Martin F1 2024 collection is no exception. The post Lights Out for the Globe Trotter Aston Martin F1 2024 Collection appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
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The Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card now comes with a 155,000 point welcome offer
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British Airways to add free inflight messaging
Another announcement from the British Airways event was that the airline plans to introduce free inflight messaging across the fleet. To message, To serve – Image, British Airways  The free messaging tier will be open to British Airways Executive Club members of any level (blue upwards). It will start rolling out...
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Marriott will get a new hotel in Hong Kong next year (and Accor will lose one)
Marriott has today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Victoria Park Hotels to bring the Autograph Collection brand to Hong Kong in 2025 and if I'm reading things right, this move will see an Accor hotel rebranded as a Marriott Autograph Collection property at some point next...
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Grand Union Trains gets the green light for services
It seems a new train operator will soon be operating trains on the West Coast Main Line in the United Kingdom – with Grand Union Trains getting the green light. The start of a new service to London – Image, Office of Road and Rail. The new service will allow...
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United Airlines launches new routes to Africa, South America & Asia Pacific
Yesterday, United Airlines used its various social media accounts to tease its audiences about three new routes that the airline is launching in 2023 and in the past hour, we've finally had confirmation of what those new routes will be.  The post United Airlines launches new routes to Africa, South America...
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Buy Virgin Atlantic Points with a 70% bonus (0.89p or 1.48¢ each)
Virgin Atlantic's has brought back the best points sale that we've ever seen it run and that means that for the rest of this month, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club members can buy points from 0.89 pence each (UK accounts) or from 1.48 cents each (US accounts). The post Buy Virgin Atlantic...
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TRIP REPORT: Polishing Silver – Ferrying around the Bay with Golden Gate Ferry
Ferrying around the Bay with Golden Gate Ferry Polishing Silver There are many ways to enjoy the Bay Area on water. But one of the cheaper ways is to catch a ferry. Providing you plan, it isn’t too crippling on the wallet either. And who doesn’t enjoy being on the...
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Why does my iPhone lie to me? (a genuine question)
How were the pyramids built so accurately? Did the city of Atlantis really ever exist? Are we alone in the universe? Who killed JFK? Why do intelligent people watch 'reality' TV? These are just some of the great mysteries that have puzzled scholars, scientists, and academics for years, but they...
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British Airways will return to Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok
British Airways has still not quite restored all of the routes it operated before the pandemic (primarily because it still hasn't replaced all of the 747s that it retired), but a recent update from the airline has told us that two of its Asia routes will be returning before the...
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Something I just learned: New aircraft don’t always come fully equipped with what an airline wants
I've never really paid any attention to what an aircraft has or doesn't have when it's first delivered to an airline as, frankly, I don't really care. As long as it has whatever cabins we've been promised and is airworthy (sadly, not something that's always guaranteed if it has been...
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Ethiopian Airlines signs for up to 20 Boeing 777-9s
Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines announced today an agreement for the airline to purchase the upcoming Boeing 777-9.  Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 777-9 – Rendering, The Boeing Company. Ethiopian Airlines has signed for eight 777-9 aircraft, with the “potential” to add a further 12 additional jets further along the line.  The move by the...
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Diving into British Airways new shorthaul seat for its latest Airbus A320neo
At an event last night, British Airways unveiled its new short to medium-haul seat. Britisih Airways new short haul seat – image, British Airways According to the airline, the new short-haul seats and cabin interiors will feature on the next generation of British Airways’ Airbus A320neo and A321neos, with eight aircraft set...
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AI-Powered Vision with OPPO Air Glass 3 Smart Glasses
The cutting-edge OPPO Air Glass 3, is the latest innovation in smart glasses technology, with advanced features, design, and integrated AI. The post AI-Powered Vision with OPPO Air Glass 3 Smart Glasses appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
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TRIP REPORT: Polishing Silver – Challenging Me. A walk across the Golden Gate Bridge, with a few mental pushes forward
Challenging me: Crossing back and forth the Golden Gate Bridge Polishing Silver This is a bit more of a personal writing, rather than a travel monologue. As such, I’m being a lot more looser with language than usual. Those who object, can…  what’s the term… deal with it. For those...