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Thousands of British Airways passengers will have their travel plans disrupted during the three days of strikes in September. The industrial action will throw a wrench in the travel plans for business and leisure travelers alike.
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Remember these famous airline logos by Saul Bass?
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I was watching the Alfred Hitchcock movie Psycho recently and the title designs were by Saul Bass. It struck me that he was also responsible for the excellent title sequence in North By Northwest and some famous airline logos as well. Saul and Elaine B…
Review: Best Aeroplan and Marriott points earning card in Canada – American Express Cobalt Card
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Back in April, I wrote about a few changes coming to the American Express Cobalt Card, starting Aug 20, 2019. The changes are in effect now and include an annual cap on 5x earn category for all new and old card members. What doesn’t change …
Bring Your Own Bottle to SFO Airport
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San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is launching a war on plastic water bottles. Starting this week, single-use plastic water bottles are no longer being sold at the airport. The new ban includes both vendors and vending machines. If you want to …
How I Earned an Extra 7,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards Points
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Chase Ultimate Rewards points are one of my favorite points and miles “currencies”. This post tells the story of how I earned and extra 7,000 of them.
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Do you know Qantas are flying extreme research flights?
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To say I am excited about Project Sunrise at Qantas is an understatement. As an Australian, it is the final link in connecting our country in one stop to the world’s major cities. In the name of research, the Aussie carrier is doing some epic fli…
Up to 25% off on Hyatt award stays at select properties
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In what’s their second promotion this week, Hyatt’s out with another lucrative offer. They’re offering up to 25% bonus points back on Hyatt award stays.
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Deal: SAS Offering Cheap Flights from The US to Europe from $276 Round-Trip
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Cheap flights from multiple cities in the US to destinations across Europe are currently available from $276 round-trip. All flights are offered by SAS, the flag-carrier of Sweden, Denmark, and Norway. SAS offers a rather enjoyable economy class…
Labor Day Busier than Ever for U.S. Airlines
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Labor Day is looming, and more U.S. travelers than ever are expected to take to the sky. A record 17.5 million passengers will fly on U.S. airlines worldwide from Aug. 28 through Sept. 3, according to Airlines for America (A4A). That’s an increas…
Why World of Hyatt Is the New SPG
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In terms of pure overall value, the World of Hyatt is one of the best hotel chains in the industry. Check out why Hyatt is the new SPG in this post…
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Review: Dorint Airport-Hotel Zürich
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If you are looking for an airport hotel in Zurich, Switzerland, you may be disappointed in the Dorint Airport-Hotel Zürich.
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Trash May Power the Planes We Fly in the Future
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Today’s dirty diapers, disposable coffee cups and meal packaging could soon power the airplanes we fly. Turning trash into fuel may seem like a fantasy from “Back to the Future,” but British Airways is one step closer to mak…
The Amex Schwab Platinum Card Has a 100,000-Point Targeted Offer
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The Charles Schwab version of the Amex Platinum Card now has a targeted offer worth a whopping 100,000 points. Check out this post for details!
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Discover What Flying Will Be Like in 100 Years
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Can you imagine what aviation will look like in 100 years? Our forefathers certainly never expected Concorde to jet across the Atlantic at twice the speed of sound or a man to set foot on the moon. Can you imagine what the future of flight could bring?…
What to Do When Your Hotel Bumps You
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So, you book a hotel in one city and the hotel chain puts you in another because of “technical problems” at the hotel. Has it ever happened to you? In all my years of traveling, this was a first. I’d always thought the company would o…
PYCR Weekly Review: August 18, 2019
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PYCR’s weekly review for August 18, 2019
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Places I Want to Go To
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The whole point of collecting points and miles is to travel to places old and new. Here are some of the places I want to go to for the first time.
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Check out the new Thai Airways Royal Barge special livery
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Thai Airways have a history of painting the royal barge on their aircraft. In the past, this has appeared on a Boeing 747-400 as well as an Airbus A330-300. This time the livery appears on a Boeing 777-300, marking a return for what is officially calle…
Marriott Rolling Out New Pricing Structure Next Month
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Marriott is rolling out a new pricing structure in September 2019. These changes have been anticipated by the world’s largest hotel chain since 2018.
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Man arrested after placing hidden camera in airplane bathroom
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Cathay Pacific isn’t the only airline in the news nowadays when it comes to using a hidden camera in flight. However, this time it’s a passenger who did it.
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