Written by One Mile at a Time @ BoardingArea
As promised, I intend to write more trip reports going forward, so here’s my first such report. This one will be pretty brief, so consider it more of an appetizer than anything else compared to my upcoming review trip. Long story short, Ford and I just…
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Southwest Credit Card Companion Pass Bonus
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Chase and Southwest Airlines have launched an incredible new welcome bonus on their personal co-branded credit cards, which includes a Companion Pass! This has the potential to be an incredible deal.
The (Honest) State Of Travel & Points Blogging
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I’ve been blogging full time for over 14 years (the blog’s 14th anniversary was last week, but I’m not big into anniversaries, so…). A lot has changed in the travel & points blogging landscape in that time, especially in the past couple of years wi…
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card Review (100K Points)
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Marriott has co-branded credit cards issued by both American Express and Chase. It can be tough to figure out the differences between these cards. In this post, I wanted to take a look at the most popular mid-range personal credit card, which has just …
Ouch: Hong Kong Extends Transit Passenger Ban
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In mid-January, Hong Kong introduced a ban on transit passenger, which was initially only supposed to be valid for a month. This has now been extended by another month. This is awful news for Cathay Pacific, and one has to wonder if this could just sti…
It’s Time: A Renewed Commitment To Trip Reports
Written by One Mile at a Time @ BoardingArea
Actions speak louder than words, but I wanted to go ahead and put this out there, both because it’s my genuine intent to follow through on this, and so y’all can hold me to this.
Should Flight Attendants Be Paid During Boarding?
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There’s an interesting petition online that I think is worth discussing, since I’ve heard this topic brought up many times before.
Yikes: Snake On A Plane Causes AirAsia Diversion
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As someone who hates snakes, a situation like this is absolutely terrifying to me…
Revealed: Finnair’s New Business Class, Premium Economy
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Finnair has announced some major passenger experience upgrades today, as the airline has revealed all new cabins for its long haul aircraft, including Airbus A330s and A350s. This includes the introduction of a new business class seat, the addition of …
The 29 Credit Cards In My Wallet Right Now
Written by One Mile at a Time @ BoardingArea
Maximizing credit cards is one of the best ways to elevate your travel. This can include signing up for the credit cards with the best welcome bonuses, using the right credit cards for your everyday spending, maximizing credit card bonus categories, an…
United Airlines Adds Year-Round Cape Town Flights
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This is exciting. In late 2019, United launched a seasonal nonstop service between Newark and Cape Town. It seems that the route has been a success, as the airline is now adding year-round flights in the market.
Magma Santorini, The First Hyatt On A Greek Island
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Hyatt has a couple of interesting hotel opening this summer on European islands. I recently wrote about how 7Pines Sardinia is opening this summer under the Destination by Hyatt brand. We’ll also see the opening of Hyatt’s first resort on a Greek islan…
Turkish Airlines’ Morgan Freeman “Pangea” Ad
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Turkish Airlines spends quite a bit of money on advertising, and the airline is now launching its next global ad campaign.
Cheers: Emirates Reopening Airbus A380 Bar!
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Premium passengers traveling on Emirates’ flagship Airbus A380 aircraft are in for a more social experience again, starting tomorrow.
Today Only: Double Points On JetBlue Flight Purchases
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JetBlue is currently celebrating its 22nd birthday, and the airline is offering a different deal each day this week. Today JetBlue is offering double points to those with a co-branded JetBlue credit card, though there are some restrictions and hoops to…
Revealed: Finnair’s New Business Class, Premium Economy
Written by One Mile at a Time @ BoardingArea
Finnair has announced some major passenger experience upgrades today, as the airline has revealed all new cabins for its long haul aircraft, including Airbus A330s and A350s. This includes the introduction of a new business class seat, the addition of …
Oneworld To Introduce Alliance-Wide Upgrades In 2022
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It sounds like we should be expecting some new opportunities to upgrade oneworld flights this year.
Capital One Spark Miles Business Card Review (2022)
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There’s a lot of value to be had in getting the right business credit cards, as these cards can offer perks and rewards that you can leverage to get huge value, especially for travel. In many cases, the perks will more than justify the annual fee.
Hilton Honors Card From American Express Review (2022)
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Hotel credit cards can be valuable. Typically the cards have reasonable annual fees, and offer outsized value, ranging from annual free nights to elite status. What’s rare is to see a hotel credit card that offers substantial perks in spite of not havi…
How Early Can You Check Into A Hotel?
Written by One Mile at a Time @ BoardingArea
Here’s a topic that I wanted to address generally, and then I wanted to share a specific situation I’m facing, that I can’t make up my mind about.