The Shutterwhale
Hotel Review: Hyatt House Kuala Lumpur, Mont Kiara (One Bedroom Suite) – Property in Self-sufficient Neighbourhood with Great Dining Options
Mont Kiara is an affluent suburb in Kuala Lumpur and even though it might be a good distance away from popular haunts like Bukit Bintang and KLCC, it is an extremely self-sufficient neighbourhood with plenty of great food options. Mont Kiara is a popular choice amongst expatriates but it is...
The Shutterwhale
Lounge Review: Malaysia Airlines Regional Golden Lounge (Main Terminal) – Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Malaysia Airlines’ Regional Golden Lounge may be a smaller airport lounge compared to the flagship one in the Satellite Terminal but it has a better design and nicer seating areas which may be more conducive for travellers on a longer layover.
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Earn up to 18 Miles per Dollar on Dining with Kris+ Gastronomy Series (5 May to 30 June 2023)
Earn up to 18 miles per dollar on dining when you use Kris+ from 5 May 2023 to 30 June 2023 - earn an additional S$25 rebate when you use a Mastercard.
The Shutterwhale
Flash Deal – First 10 New Applicants Get Additional Dyson Airwrap™ Styler (27 April to 01 May, 12PM and 3PM Daily)
Apply for any one of the listed credit cards from Citibank, CIMB, Standard Chartered, and OCBC from 27 April 2023 to 01 May 2023 and be amongst the first 10 successful new-to-card applicants at 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM daily to receive an additional Dyson Airwrap™ Styler (worth S$799) on...
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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...
The Shutterwhale
Get S$400 eCapitaVouchers, Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer, Dyson V8 Slim Fluffy or S$300 Cash with Citi Credit Cards – New Customers Only (by 01 May 2023)
Receive S$400 eCapitaVouchers, S$300 Cash, Dyson Supersonic, or Dyson V8 Vacuum Cleaner when you sign-up for a Citi Credit Card as a new customer before 1 May 2023, and spend at least S$500 within 30 days from the date of card approval.
The Shutterwhale
Buy World of Hyatt Points at 25% Discount (1.8 Cents Each) – Great Value for Redemption Across Low- and High-Category Properties
Purchase World of Hyatt Points at a 25% discount now - great for aspirational properties with even greater value for Guest of Honor bookings.
The Shutterwhale
Hilton Honors Resort to More Points Global Promotion (1 May – 5 September 2023) – Earn 4,000/2,000 Bonus Points on Resort/Non-Resort Stays
Get up to 4,000 bonus Hilton Honors points per stay when you stay with Hilton from 1 May 2023 to 5 September 2023.
The Shutterwhale
Hotel Review: Fairfield Kuala Lumpur Jalan Pahang (Standard King, City View) – Affordable and Modern Property, Great for Mattress Runs
Located in Chow Kit, the Fairfield Kuala Lumpur Jalan Pahang is probably the best property in Kuala Lumpur for a mattress run - this modern and no-frills hotel is also great for a value-conscious weekender.
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Lounge Review: Plaza Premium Lounge (Main Terminal/Terminal 1) – Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
The brand new Plaza Premium Lounge in the Main Terminal of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is quite possibly the best airport lounge at the airport right now. This is also the lounge that Singapore Airlines uses for Business Class, PPS Club, and KrisFlyer Elite Gold passengers at the moment.
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Hotel Review: Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu (King Suite) – Good Location with Great Restaurants within Walking Distance
Kota Kinabalu is a great weekend getaway with plenty of delicious and affordable food to offer. The Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu is one of the newest hotels to open in the city and its location makes it convenient enough for you to visit more restaurants on foot.
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Hotel Review: Conrad Osaka (King Premium View Room with Executive Lounge Access) – Stunning Property with a Great Executive Lounge but Average Service
The Conrad Osaka is stunning with a fantastic hard product, but it did not live up to my expectations with mediocre evening lounge offerings, and a general lack of attention to detail.
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World of Hyatt Annual Award Chart to Update on 28 March 2023 – Buy Points with 25% Bonus until 25 March 2023 (Lock In Stays Now!)
World of Hyatt has published the latest award category chart updates that will go live on 28 March 2023 - lock in stays at its current rates when you redeem points now, or purchase them with a 25% bonus before 25 March 2023.