Written by Yoshke Dimen @ The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog
When we were planning a trip to Batangas, our top choice of destination was Laiya in San Juan, Batangas. We wanted to spend a weekend at a beach resort, and Laiya has some of the most reputable, high-rated properties. The first thing we did was contact…
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Final Call: Southwest’s 50-Year Celebration Sale Ends Today
Written by Points With a Crew @ BoardingArea
Southwest is celebrating 50 years in business with fares as low as $50 each way. The deal ends today, so to take advantage you need to …
Are You Solely Focusing on Travel Rewards? You May Be Missing the Point(s)
Written by Miles To Memories @ BoardingArea
We’ve been conditioned to tie rewards to travel. But by focusing on rewards beyond travel, we can expand our points and miles freedom.
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Swagbucks: Spend $25+ At Velo & Get 4,000 Swagbucks/6,500 MyPoints ($19 Money Maker)
Written by William Charles @ Doctor Of Credit
Update 2/28/21: New offer now is for 4,000 Swagbucks or 6,500 MyPoints with $25 purchase (use promo code GRAB15 for 15% off). Should be ~$19 moneymaker now. Looks like a new offer, so should be possible to do again if you did one of the previous offers (?). Not as much of a moneymaker as […]
An Embraer E190’s 21+ Hour Journey To Australia
Written by One Mile at a Time @ BoardingArea
A reader from Brisbane emailed me yesterday about an E190 that flew over his house yesterday. Flightradar24 suggested the flight had flown 11+ hours nonstop from Honolulu, and the reader wanted to know if that was even possible.
That’s not quite what h…
Nearly Kicked Off Flight For Asking About A Snack Box
Written by Live and Let’s Fly @ BoardingArea
For the first time in my life, after millions of miles flown to nearly one-third of the countries in the world, I was nearly kicked off a flight for asking about a snack box. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card pl…
Airfare of the Day [Business Class] ETIHAD London to Bangkok from £1,274
Written by Freddo Zabaleta @ LoyaltyLobby
Today’s Airfare of the Day goes to Etihad and their business class promotional round trip fares between London (LHR), United Kingdom and Bangkok (BKK), Thailand. Remember to email or message us via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with your airfare-related questions or discoveries! Fare Details: Travel restrictions: Valid for travel commencing on/before 30JUN 21. Sales restrictions: No sales end date. […]
Delta Air Lines Is Making Large Bonus Payments To Management Employees
Written by View from the Wing @ BoardingArea
Delta Air Lines is paying out bonuses to management employees to compensate them for pay cuts mandated in 2020 as part of the airline’s pandemic belt-tightening, which in some cases can exceed $250,000 per person.
These bonuses are being paid out whi…
Bank of America Business Cash Rewards $750 Signup Bonus
Written by William Charles @ Doctor Of Credit
Signup for the Bank of America Business Cash Rewards Mastercard and get $750 statement credit when you make at least $5,000 in purchases within 90 days of account opening.
Accor ALL Inclusive Maldives All-Inclusive Offers For Stays Through September 30, 2021 (Book By March 16)
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Accor has launched a new rate offer for stays at its four resorts in the Maldives for stays through September 30, 2021. The rare plan includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner at set venues with an upcharge for wining and dining elsewhere in the property. You can access this offer on Accor’s website here. READ MORE: […]
3 Must-See Grand Rapids Tours
Written by C Boarding Group @ BoardingArea
Grand Rapids, Michigan is the best-kept secret of the Midwest. This great town has a ton to offer visitors. Here are 3 must-see Grand Rapids tours.
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JetBlue Takes Delivery Of A321neo With New Mint Seats
Written by One Mile at a Time @ BoardingArea
That was quick. Just a few weeks ago JetBlue revealed its new Mint Suite and Mint Studio seats, and now the airline has already taken delivery of its first aircraft with these cabins.
On Friday JetBlue took delivery of an Airbus A321neo with the regist…
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (28th February)
Written by Economy Class & Beyond @ BoardingArea
We’ve scooted to the end of the month as the pandemic tolls on. But no matter, its time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Cat powered coffee from Starbucks New Street 😉 Routes and Networks Emirates to restart Athens to Newark NJ servic…
Das neue Verpflegungskonzept der Swiss, Rekordbonus und weitere Neuigkeiten dieser Woche
Written by Travel With Massi @ BoardingArea
Damit du auch garantiert keine Neuigkeiten rund ums Reisen mit Punkten verpasst, stellen wir jeden Sonntag eine Übersicht der wichtigsten Beiträge der vergangenen Woche zusammen. Verdiene 2.000 Bonuspunkte für jeweils zwei Nächte mit der neuen Hyatt-Pr…
What Will it Take for Delta Points to Again Have Real Value? Will Delta SkyMiles Ever Change?
Written by Rene’s Points @ BoardingArea
During one of my many visits to the Delta mothership in Atlanta, I was in the office where EOS (what Delta called the “Evolution of Skymiles”) was born. Many of us think of EOS as the “End of Skymiles” or “Evil of (the) Snake”! Yes, EOS slithered in wi…
SWISS Details New Economy Buy On Board Service
Written by One Mile at a Time @ BoardingArea
In November 2020 it was announced that Lufthansa Group airlines will begin offering a buy on board food & drink concept in economy on short and medium haul flights. We had already learned the details of Lufthansa’s new buy on board concept, and now…
Airlines Are Exempting Business Class Passengers From Mask Wearing, And It Makes Good Sense
Written by View from the Wing @ BoardingArea
It seems to me that this take is both typical and likely wrong: “These new premium cabin mask exemptions are honestly, hilarious. Cathay Pacific’s logic here is essentially, as long as you lie at a 180° angle, you can’t get COVID.”
Continue reading Air…
Does anyone remember the largest plane in the world, the Antonov An-225 Mriya?
Written by TravelUpdate @ BoardingArea
The world record holding Antonov An-225 is a Ukrainian built cargo aircraft, which first flew on 21 December 1988. It was designed to transport the Buran orbiters, the Soviet Union’s version of the Space Shuttle. Powered by six Progress D-18T turbofans…
The Matterhorn at Epcot
Written by Stu Davidson @ Stuck in Customs
Passport Sunday NFT Fun If you’re a Passport Member then today you’ll get a little tour of what I’ve learned about NFT (Non-Fungible Tokens). You can think of them like bitcoin but for digital art. Strange, right? I’ll break it down for you! A little lesson on NFTs I’ll show you two different marketplaces and […]
Boston Market: Free Dessert (No Purchase Required)
Written by William Charles @ Doctor Of Credit
Boston Market is offering a free dessert (no purchase required)