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Best Current First Year Fee Waived Cards for May 2023
We are back this month with the top first year fee waived promotions. See the commentary under each credit card for more thoughts on each offer. The post Best Current First Year Fee Waived Cards for May 2023 appeared first on Pointshogger.
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[REVIEW] Rogers Bank Connections MasterCard
Effective May 17, 2023, the Rogers Connections Mastercard has been revamped. Today, we will review the new structure of the card and discuss how it is different from before. The post [REVIEW] Rogers Bank Connections MasterCard appeared first on Pointshogger.
Points Miles and Bling
American Express Cobalt Card – Earn Up to 180,000 MR points in first year
The best credit card in Canada now comes with up to 30,000 Membership Rewards (MR) points for new card members.… The post American Express Cobalt Card – Earn Up to 180,000 MR points in first year appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Embracing the World of Error Fares, a better way for leisure travel?
In an era of devalued airline loyalty programs and glitches in IT systems, avid travellers are always looking for an… The post Embracing the World of Error Fares, a better way for leisure travel? appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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The Bulkhead Seat
Delta Air Lines and United Airlines Launched Service to Berlin This Week
As intense demand for flights to Europe continues to surge, some of the many… The post Delta Air Lines and United Airlines Launched Service to Berlin This Week appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Get Elite Status With Frontier Airlines 2023. I Did.
You can get elite status with Frontier Airlines 2023 simply by applying for it with a credit card that is based in the United States and offers travel rewards — and by paying a minimum of $80.00 — and you do not need to have already earned elite status in...
Your Mileage May Vary
Credit Card Review: American Express Blue Business® Plus Credit Card
I had my eyes on the American Express Blue Business Plus for a long time. I take a conservative approach when signing up for credit cards so there’s often time…
One Mile at a Time
Frontier Airlines’ Unique Credit Card Status Match Promo
Frontier Airlines and StatusMatch.com have teamed up to offer an intriguing paid status match promotion, for anyone with a travel rewards credit card issued in the United States. This is way different than the usual status match promotions we see from airline loyalty programs, and for some people it could...
Miles To Memories
Stranded in Memphis, JAL’s Coffin Suite & Japan Hotel Overload with Jasmine Coomer
On this episode Jasmine joins Shawn to discuss all of the crazy hotels and travel they have been experiencing in Japan plus getting stuck in Memphis and whether their first Category 8 Hyatt redemption was worth it. The post Stranded in Memphis, JAL’s Coffin Suite & Japan Hotel Overload with Jasmine...
View from the Wing
World’s Dumbest Hotel Housekeeper Steals From World’s Stupidest Guest At MGM’s Vdara Las Vegas
A housekeeper at MGM’s Vdara in Las Vegas is accused of stealing more than $1 million in jewelry from a guest room consisting of “two Rolex watches, an Audemars Piguet watch, a Cartier watch, seven diamond Cuban link chains, a couple of bracelets and a gold ring.” Here’s the story of...
The Bulkhead Seat
Breeze Airways Launches Its Birthday Sale
Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select… The post Breeze Airways Launches Its Birthday Sale appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Suites and Lobbies
Video Review | Westin Hapuna Beach Resort
I am always creating new Hawai’i videos so subscribe for all the latest. Views for days at this popular Marriott property. Read my detailed review with additional photos and thoughts along with some restaurant ideas.
Points With a Crew
Wow! – Everything is SO Cheap Here!
I recently got back from a trip to a country that I hadn't been to before, and I was quite surprised at how cheap everything was. Maybe it was ...
Your Mileage May Vary
The U.S. Hotels That Still Allow In-Room Smoking
There was a time, generally around the 1950s, when smoking was considered cool. Sophisticated. Glamorous. Maybe even sexy. But sometime during the later 20th century, smoking turned a corner. It…
Frequent Miler
Which award search tool is best?
This post has been updated since its original publication with updated details, including Roame.travel adding the ability to search for Alaska Mileage Plan awards. Airline miles offer us flying experiences we would never dream of paying cash for.  Pictured above is Etihad’s First Class Apartment which I flew in 2019. ...
Running with Miles
With the PGA Championship in Town, Top Hotel Canceled Guests’ Reservations (Thousands of Dollar Reservations)
For the PGA Championship, a top hotel ended up cancelled guests' reservations booked months ahead, due to "delays". The post With the PGA Championship in Town, Top Hotel Canceled Guests’ Reservations (Thousands of Dollar Reservations) appeared first on Running with Miles.
Miles To Memories
Chase Will Launch Starter Credit Card “Freedom Rise”
Chase revealed that it will launch the newest card in the Freedom family this year. The post Chase Will Launch Starter Credit Card “Freedom Rise” appeared first on Miles to Memories.
One Mile at a Time
Oops: Southwest Passenger Locks Pilots Out Of Cockpit
It’s not every day that an airline passenger accidentally locks pilots out of the cockpit… fortunately it happened while on the ground.
Live and Let’s Fly
Passenger Rips Open A321 Emergency Exit Door While Plane Still In Air…How?!
A passenger ripped open the emergency exit door of an Asiana Airlines Airbus A321 earlier today. How is that even possible? The answer lies in the altitude of the plane. Passenger Successfully Opens Emergency Exit Door On Asiana A321 The incident occurred earlier today on Asiana Airlines flight OZ8124 from...
View from the Wing
Southwest Airlines Pilot Climbed Through The Window After Passenger Locked Him Out Of Cockpit
A Southwest Airlines pilot of a Boeing 737 bound for Sacramento got locked out of the cockpit prior to departure on Thursday - and had to climb back in through the window - after a passenger shut the door. Thanks to the reinforced cockpit door, it was the quickest way in....
Your Mileage May Vary
Outrigger Keeps Expanding, Purchases Kaanapali Beach Hotel
Outrigger Hospitality Group has agreed to purchase the Kā‘anapali Beach Hotel on Maui. The resort opened in 1962 and is located on Kā‘anapali Beach, recently named the best beach in…
TravelUpdate
Watch Out: Delta eCredit Not Issuing!
Background: I had an upcoming flight booked, and from the time I booked the flight dropped its price about 4 times. I guess I am not too good at timing when to book flights haha. Thankfully, Delta generally makes it quite easy to get an eCredit of the difference between...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Frontier is Offering Elite Frequent Flyer Status to Anyone Who Holds a Credit Card With Travel Perks
Frontier Airlines is offering its Elite 20k status to anyone with a U.S.-issued credit card that has travel perks built-in in a unique status match promotion that doesn’t actually require you to have status in the first place. The Frontier Miles Elite 20k status unlocks a host of benefits, including...
Miles To Memories
New M1 High-Yield Savings Account Offers 5.00% APY
M1’s new account immediately becomes one of the highest-yielding savings accounts available, but it also comes with a fee. The post New M1 High-Yield Savings Account Offers 5.00% APY appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Frequent Miler
Kroger: Earn 4x Fuel Points On 3rd Party Gift Cards & Fixed-Value Visa & Mastercard Gift Cards
Kroger has returned with more digital coupons offering 4x fuel points on third party gift cards and fixed-value Visa and Mastercard gift cards. This is valid for online gift card purchases as well, with no coupon needed. Like most Kroger 4x sales, this is valid for the entire weekend. The...
The Wandering Aramean
Frontier selling status to anyone with a co-brand credit card
For years co-branded credit cards represented status-lite options for consumers. Now Frontier Airlines is making it more of a real status option.
Miles To Memories
Get Frontier Elite 20K Status with Any Travel Credit Card
Frontier Airlines has launched an interesting new promotion, offering instant Elite 20K Status to anyone in the U.S. who has a travel rewards credit card. The post Get Frontier Elite 20K Status with Any Travel Credit Card appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: United Airlines 787-9 Business Class Johannesburg – Newark
After a lovely two weeks in Africa, it was time to head home. A long flight lay ahead of me in United Airlines Polaris Business Class from Johannesburg to Newark on a Boeing 787-9. United Airlines 787 Business Class Review – Johannesburg To Newark Some flights are worth gambling for...
Points Miles and Bling
Review: Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi is the best Hyatt Cat-4 hotel
Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi – Introduction and Booking Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel is a 5-star luxury hotel in the… The post Review: Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi is the best Hyatt Cat-4 hotel appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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[INTERVIEW] Founder of Points Miles and Bling
Today we are featuring our friend and founder of Points Miles and Bling, Anshul Singh. On the surface, he may seem like a fellow travel blogger, but in reality, we are a huge fan of his work. Points Miles and Bling has grown its team significantly since we last interview...
Points Miles and Bling
Buy Alaska miles with 60% bonus, at 1.85 CPM
Last Call on Alaska Mileage Plan’s most lucrative bonus promotion, up to 60% bonus miles. Not every account gets the… The post Buy Alaska miles with 60% bonus, at 1.85 CPM appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Buy Aeroplan miles with a 110% bonus
Aeroplan’s latest Buy points promotion starts today and is a good one! Members can buy Aeroplan points from May 18… The post Buy Aeroplan miles with a 110% bonus appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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United Airlines Amex Offer – Spend 750 CAD, earn 150 CAD statement credit
A popular offer on eligible Canadian American Express cards is back. The current United Airlines Amex Offer is a one-time $150 statement… The post United Airlines Amex Offer – Spend 750 CAD, earn 150 CAD statement credit appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
Pointshogger
Current 10% and Above Cash Back Offers for May 2023
We are back again with another month of top credit cards currently offering at least a 10% cash back bonus promotion. There are many other cash back offers out there too, but because the market is very competitive now, so only the 10% and above offer make it to our monthly...
Points Miles and Bling
How to Fly Lufthansa First Class using Aeroplan
Lufthansa First Class is a unique product in the aviation industry that is highly sought after by award travellers using… The post How to Fly Lufthansa First Class using Aeroplan appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Awayz – the hotel award tool we’ve been waiting for?
Over the past few years, some enterprising souls have developed useful airline award search tools. Seatspy, Point.me, AwardLogic, Seats.aero –… The post Awayz – the hotel award tool we’ve been waiting for? appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.