Written by Kaeli Conforti @ Million Mile Secrets
With more people getting vaccinated every day, travelers are looking forward to a time when we won’t have to worry so much about boarding a full plane, staying in a hotel and all the other joys of traveling during a global pandemic. Once again in its f…
Category: International
Norwegian Air guide and review
Written by Erin Lizzo @ Million Mile Secrets
Travelers who kept watch for low-cost flights on Norwegian Air were dealt a harsh blow in January when the airline discontinued their international long-haul routes. Norwegian, whose tagline is “affordable fares for all,” announced that thi…
JAL finally launching non-stop service from Moscow Sheremetyevo International Airport
Iceland Added To List Of Countries Allowing “No Test Or Quarantine” Entry If Vaccinated
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
The government of Iceland has announced they will begin allowing travelers from approved countries to skip mandatory testing and/or quarantine, as long as they show appropriate proof of being vaccinated…
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Read MoreAir Canada baggage fees and policies
Written by Alexandra Maloney @ Million Mile Secrets
It’s common knowledge among points and miles enthusiasts that Air Canada’s Aeroplan is one of the best airline rewards programs in the business. You can transfer both Chase and Amex to Aeroplan. And the program has and other valuable partners, like Uni…
Chase adds Air Canada Aeroplan as transfer partner, will launch U.S. credit card
Written by Brendan Dorsey @ Million Mile Secrets
It’s a good day for award travelers. Chase has just announced that it will be partnering with Air Canada and its Aeroplan award program to offer a new co-branded credit card. Chase Ultimate Rewards will also beef up its rewards program by adding …
What’s The Future Of Travel Under a Biden Presidency?
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
COVID-19 has played havoc with the travel industry. Hotels, airlines, cruise ships, car rental companies, restaurants, travel agencies and tour operators, among several other travel-related industries, have lost billions upon…
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Read MoreNew Requirements For Traveling To Canada Announced
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
The border between the U.S. and Canada remains closed and Prime Minister Trudeau has given his thoughts of when the border will reopen. The monthly “the border’s still closed” announcement…
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Read MoreDeal Alert: Save up to 50% on all British Airways award flights
Written by Brendan Dorsey @ Million Mile Secrets
As airlines work to entice customers to get back in the air with them, they are pulling out all the stops. Today, British Airways has launched an amazing promotion where you can save up to 50% on all award flights — including in first and business clas…
Canada Is Loosening Its International Travel Restrictions
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
The border between the U.S. and Canada has been closed since March 21st. That will remain in effect through at least October 21st. However in an unexpected move, some of…
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Read MoreMan Left Child Behind Due To Expired Passport – What Would You Have Done?
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
I love reading Reddit. It has all different kinds of subjects and although you have to get past the trolls sometimes, some conversations can be really interesting. Reddit has an…
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Read MoreThe best award flights to book with Citi ThankYou’s Avianca transfer bonus
Written by Jake Pearring @ Million Mile Secrets
The only thing better than flexible points programs is when banks offer transfer bonuses to lucrative partners. And hopefully, you’ve had a chance to earn and save some points during the last few months, because now is the time (in my opinion) to…
How to book a business class flight to Hawaii for 12,500 miles: Pitfalls and promises
Written by Joseph Hostetler @ Million Mile Secrets
I booked a trip to Maui a few months ago with the expectation that Hawaii would shed its pandemic protocol within a few months of their scheduled ribbon-cutting reopen date of July 1, 2020. The reopening was then pushed back to August 1. Then September…
When will air travel return to 2019 levels?
Written by Hedy Phillips @ Million Mile Secrets
When the COVID-19 crisis grew into a pandemic in early 2020, the world, quite literally, started shutting down. In this rapid shutdown, the travel industry nearly came to a complete halt. Hotels closed, flights were canceled and few people left their h…
The Countries That Now Require International Health Insurance For Entry, Due To COVID
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
There are admittedly not very many countries that will allow Americans to visit them right now – as of this writing, only about 20. Regardless of Americans’ ability to enter…
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The New State Department Travel Advisory Levels Are Crazily Inaccurate
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
The U.S. State Department has a system in place to warn U.S. travelers of potential safety issues before they travel internationally. The warnings (well, advisories) are in levels, based on…
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U.S. In Japan’s Reopening, Why Planes Fly At Higher Altitude Now, Why Hotels Put Chocolate On Your Pillow, When I Met Dave Chappelle At WDW
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Hello, travel friends and happy Saturday to you and yours! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV this week. From what we’ve written to sometimes what others wrote…
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Dear TSA: I Can EXPLAIN!, Part Of U.S. In Japan’s Plan For Int’l Travel, 1st Large Cruise Ship Back In Service, New Zealand Changing Travel Bubble Plans
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Hello, travel friends, happy Saturday, and happy new month, too! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV this week. From what we’ve written to what others wrote that…
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We Should Have Passport Envy Right Now
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Shortly after COVID-19 began to grow exponentially, the U.S. State Department, which is the agency that processes passports in the U.S., closed down all of their offices in an abundance…
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Where The World Wants To Vacation In 2021
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Most people have had to put most, if not all of their 2020 vacation plans on hold this year. Some cancelled their travels altogether, thanks to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus.…
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