Written by Point Me to the Plane @ BoardingArea
The plot thickens at JFK. After last year’s $13 billion dollar announcement to refresh…
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Category: Business Travel Blogs
Amex is More Liberal Regarding Merchant Categories
Written by Jeffsetter @ BoardingArea
Now here’s another reason to love the Amex Gold card! Amex is more liberal regarding merchant categories. So, as you may recall, Chase adjusted what it considers a restaurant a while back. As a result, coffee shops, bakeries, e…
Coming Soon: Qatar EU Open Skies
Written by Live from a Lounge @ BoardingArea
Qatar has finalised a new agreement with the EU, which will give both sides unlimited access to each other in terms of aviation services. This couldn’t have come at a better time for Qatar.
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A Southwest Plane Just Landed in Hawaii!
Written by Point Me to the Plane @ BoardingArea
Southwest announced plans to fly to Hawaii all the way back in 2017. Since…
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Norwegian upgrades European wifi with a Freemium play
Written by The Wandering Aramean @ BoardingArea
Short on the heels of announcing its long-haul fleet is getting new and better inflight wifi service Norwegian is also upgrading the legacy installs with a new, faster offering, though higher speed options carry a charge.
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Styling your hair during a winter business trip
Written by Road Warriorette @ BoardingArea
Last September I wrote a post about hair tools. Don’t get me wrong–I love all of those, and I use them religiously in the warmer months. However, in the winter my hair gets flat, dull, and dry; I need more volume and shine, with (ideally) l…
Applying for the new Etihad SBI Card? They will send another card to you!
Written by Live from a Lounge @ BoardingArea
People are getting all sorts of wrong cards when they are applying for the Etihad Guest SBI Card. Here are a few experiences.
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Homewood Suites Needham Boston Review & Trip Report – Perfect for Families
Written by Point Me to the Plane @ BoardingArea
Have you ever stayed at a fancy and expensive hotel where the room design…
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How NOT to Transit Between Airports in New York City
Written by Point Me to the Plane @ BoardingArea
Last week fellow Point Me contributor Sanjay did an excellent job covering the best…
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Review: Singapore Airlines SilverKris Business Class Lounge Terminal 3 Changi
Written by Live from a Lounge @ BoardingArea
Singapore Airlines Silverkris Business Class Lounge at Terminal 3 Changi Airport is sort of the flagship premium lounge of SQ, given the huge number of premium customers of the airline and how often they throng the lounge. We find out what to expect on…
Marriott Lifetime Status Years Count Has Updated
Written by Rapid Travel Chai @ BoardingArea
Marriott lifetime status years count has updated. Is your account correct?
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HDFC Credit Cards offering free ticket cancellation
Written by Live from a Lounge @ BoardingArea
HDFC Bank Credit Cards are offering you a free ticket cancellation on all tickets you book using their credit cards this month.
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Reader Success Story: Flying First Class Honeymoon in Paris on Miles
Written by Live from a Lounge @ BoardingArea
This Sunday, I want to share a story that is an excellent example of how miles and points can help us achieve once in a lifetime experience. This is Jeet’s success story who surprised his wife with a First Class honeymoon upgrade all the way to Paris.
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Mumbai Airport eliminates ‘boarding pass stamping’ for domestic airlines
Written by Live from a Lounge @ BoardingArea
It’s finally happening. Mumbai Airport has eliminated the process where the Boarding Passes were stamped and the ink could bleed on to your shirt.
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75K United Miles, 80K URs, 100K AmEx Platinum Trick, 230K AAddvantage Offers
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Chase has two of the best offers of 2019 thus far, a 75K Limited…
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Welcome to Caesars Rewards – Why You Should Status Match for These Benefits
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Over the last few months I’ve written several articles that shed light on the…
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Get these 11 Marriott Rewards Redemptions in before March 2019
Written by Live from a Lounge @ BoardingArea
Here is our list of the best Marriott Rewards redemptions from the yet to be in effect Category 8, which could give you outsized value. Many of them are very very easy to fly to as well!
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DLD 229: Adding up some shutdown costs
Written by The Wandering Aramean @ BoardingArea
The US government shutdown finally took its toll on a pair of inaugurals, and a few others are giving up, too.
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Last Week At The Lounge: February 2, 2019
Written by Live from a Lounge @ BoardingArea
This Week, Thailand made it easier for you to get a Visa at home, We reviewed a fabulous hotel for your next trip and got you the details on a fabulous free credit card. Catch all this and the 17 other stories in this smart recap.
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In remembrance, Squadron Leader Samir Abrol, Indian Air Force
Written by Live from a Lounge @ BoardingArea
Squadron Leader Samir Abrol of the Indian Air Force, a frequent flyer of a whole different stature and an active member of the LFAL community, passed away in a fighter jet crash in Bangalore yesterday.
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