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Langham’s New Hotel Loyalty Program Launching Soon — What to Know
Langham Hospitality Group (LHG), the parent company of The Langham Hotels & Resorts, Cordis Hotels & Resorts, and more, announced that it would be launching an all-new loyalty program to replace its existing 2 programs. The new Brilliant by Langham…
You Can Now Choose How To Convert Your Rollover Delta MQMs
One of the best things about the former Delta SkyMiles program was that Medallion members could roll over Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) that they earned above their Medallion tier into the next year of earning. This would give elite members a boost…
Delta Adding New Routes to Hawaii and Miami
Delta Air Lines is adding new routes to popular vacation destinations, including Hawaii and Miami, giving flyers even more options for accessing some of the country’s most sought-after spots. “Over the past decade, Delta has been dedicated to refining our…
Delta’s Highly Anticipated Premium Lounges Will Open in 3 Airports This Year
Delta’s Sky Club network has long been considered the standard bearer when it comes to airline lounges. But, one area in which the airline’s lounge network has been lacking is dedicated lounges for premium passengers, similar to United’s Polaris Lounges…
[Expired] New Delta Promotion Awards Bonus MQDs for Pacific Northwest Flights
Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. By now, everyone is well aware of the sweeping changes Delta made to the way flyers now earn Medallion status within its SkyMiles program. In the new normal, the…
[Expired] Huge Welcome Offers for Capital One Venture X Business and Spark Cash Plus Cards [300k Miles!]
The offers mentioned below have expired and are no longer available. Capital One is currently offering massive welcome bonus offers on 2 of its popular business credit cards: the Capital One Venture X Business Card* and the Capital One Spark…
United Airlines Will Launch a New Route to Alaska and Resume Another
United Airlines has shared that it will be increasing service to Alaska from its hubs in the continental United States. The addition comes in the form of an entirely new route, as well as the resumption of a suspended route….
WestJet Announces Nonstop Service From Calgary to Seoul
Canada’s WestJet has shared in a press release that it will start nonstop flights between its hub in Calgary, Alberta to Seoul, South Korea. “It is with great pleasure that WestJet will serve as Alberta’s only direct link to South…
Hawaiian Airlines Bolsters Route Network With Additional Summer 2024 Flying
Hawaiian Airlines has shared the details of capacity increases for the Summer 2024 travel season. While the airline isn’t adding any new destinations to its route map, it will offer additional frequencies on routes to key destinations within the carrier’s…
[Expired] Last Chance: Earn 90k Miles With the United Club Infinite Card
Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. The United Club℠ Infinite Card issued by Chase is a high-end pick for frequent United flyers, offering plenty of airline-specific perks designed to enhance any journey taken with the…
Free Browser Extension Tells You Whether to Book Flights With Cash or Points and Miles
For those of us who like to travel with points and miles often, the question always remains whether it’s a better value to pay cash for a flight or use points and miles. Typically, the process involves taking note of…
Here’s How You Can Get a Chase Ink Card, Even if You’re Over 5/24
Chase’s 5/24 rule was implemented several years ago and has since become a well-known quantity within the points and miles world. It’s not an official policy formally published by the issuer, but data collected over the years indicates its existence….
Frontier’s New Revenue-Based Loyalty Program Is Here
Low-cost Frontier Airlines has shared that the new Frontier Miles loyalty program is live. “The wait is over,” said Tyri Squyres, vice president of marketing, Frontier Airlines. “Now is the time for consumers to ‘Get it All for Less’ by…
Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park in Thailand [In-Depth Hotel Review]
My journey around the world had its final stop in Thailand, a country that had long been on my list but had eluded me for years. Bangkok, its buzzy capital, was the final destination on the trip before I headed…
China Airlines Airbus A350 Business Class Review [TPE to SFO]
Airline: China Airlines (CI)Aircraft: Airbus A350-900 (B-18907)Flight #: CI16Route: Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)Date: December 10, 2023Duration: 10 hours, 49 minutesCabin and Layout: Business class, 32 seats, 1-2-1 configurationSeat: 15LCost: 91,500 Air France-KLM Flying…
[Expired] Get Up to 40% Off Aegean Flights [Great for Greek Intra-Island Hops!]
Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Greek carrier Aegean is offering a sale on economy tickets for all international flights to, from, or through Greece. With this promotion, you can get 20% to 40% off…
Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai in India [In-Depth Review]
Visiting India for a friend’s wedding was the main reason behind a monthlong trip around the world that I recently returned from. While the wedding took place in Jaipur, Rajasthan, I wanted to spend a little more time in India…
Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah in the United Arab Emirates [In-Depth Hotel Review]
Dubai, the largest city in the United Arab Emirates, has become world-famous in recent decades for its rapid population growth, its glitzy skyline (which includes the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building), the lavish lifestyle it offers many of its…
Flydubai Boeing 737-800 Economy Class Review [IST to DXB]
Airline: Flydubai (FZ)Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 (A6-FEG)Flight #: FZ756Route: Istanbul Airport (IST) to Dubai International Airport (DXB)Date: November 14, 2023Duration: 3 hours, 55 minutesCabin and Layout: Economy class, 162 seats, 3-3 configurationSeat: 7FCost: $227 Earlier this month, I flew from the…
Air France Boeing 777-300ER Business Class Review [DTW to CDG]
Airline: Air France (AF)Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER (F-GSQE)Flight #: AF377Route: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County International Airport (DTW) to Paris Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG)Date: November 12, 2023Duration: 7 hours, 2 minutesCabin and Layout: Business class, 42 seats, 2-3-2 configurationSeat: 5LCost:…
Buy American AAdvantage Miles With up to a 35% Discount
American Airlines is no longer offering its best deal on miles, but if you need to top off your account in a pinch, there is still a discount available. Right now you can get up to a 35% discount when…