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Emirates firms up its return to Edinburgh
Last week, Emirates teased its first A350 destinations. One of those was Edinburgh – which is returning to the network after an absence. Let’s dive into what the plans are to serve the Scottish Capital. Emirates A350-900 – Rendering, Emirates Operations will commence on the 4th of November 2024. The...
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AIR VANUATU: Cancels flights, enters voluntary administration
Late yesterday afternoon (Thursday, 10 May), the Vanuatu government, which owns the airline, announced that it would cease all flights for the next three days while the Government determined the company’s fate. Passengers were stranded without a clear idea of what to do—whether to rebook flights on other airlines or...
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Hotel Blows Up Relationship On Anniversary Stay, Welcomes Couple Back-But She’s Never Been There Before
For some, business travel is sad and lonely. The business day ends and they retreat to their room. Maybe they order some Uber Eats. They order the same chain food, eating it alone, no matter where they are in the world.
Other people get out and experience the cities they visit....
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Revealed: The Disturbing Secrets of Who Owns London’s Hyatt Regency Hotels
Would ownership of the property influence your decision to stay or not stay? Would the details of who seems to own this property in particular dissuade you from staying there?
Ownership structures are frequently obscured, including in this case, and especially in certain places like London. If...
One Mile at a Time
The Funniest Airline PNR I’ve Ever Had
When you book an airline ticket, you’re issued a PNR (passenger name record), sometimes referred to as a record locator or confirmation code. This is typically a six digit code that consist either exclusively of letters, or of a combination of letters and numbers.
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Review: AMEX Centurion New York (Madison Ave & East 42nd St)
American Express opened a new Centurion club outside of an airport next to Grand Central Station and it was an incredible place to hold a meeting. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook...
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I Flew Spirit Airlines With An Academy Award (Oscar) Winner
On a recent flight, I had a surprising fellow passenger sitting next to me, an Academy Award winner, and her family. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today....
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“I Understand.” No, You Do NOT Understand…
When experiencing a service failure from a company in the travel industry — or from any industry, for that matter — a representative will likely respond to a complaint with the phrase “I understand.” No, you do NOT understand...
...as that phrase is little more than...
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Targeted offers of 22.5% back at Dell, 15% IHG, many more
You do not need to have a Capital One card to use Capital One Shopping. I like to lead with that sentence because just last week I had a reader who wrote with a portal question who thought she needed to have a Capital One card to take advantage of...
The Bulkhead Seat
All Airport Lounges Should Make Announcements On Proper Behavior Like This One
Airport lounges, whether operated by an airline, a credit card issuer, or a lounge…
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One Mile at a Time
Is The Chase Sapphire Reserve Still Worth It?
The Chase Sapphire Reserve Card (review) is one of the most popular premium credit cards. Since the card was launched in 2016, it has been a no-brainer for many who value travel rewards. However, a lot has changed over the years, so I wanted to take an updated look at...
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IHG Restructures Rewards Program: Plans To Sell More Points, Devaluation Coming?
Driving down owner cost, and net financial proposition of participating in the program, helps keep IHG competitive in attracting and retaining properties. However if they'll be retaining more money out of points sales there are only a few scenarios for what actually happens.
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Last Chance: $40 New Member Referral Bonus May 2024 With Rakuten — Plus…
Cash in on a $40 new member referral bonus May 2024 when you sign up as a new member of Rakuten; and you will receive a bonus of $40.00 via referral when you spend a minimum of $40.00 within the first 90 days of your new membership, which is one...
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Naughty Couple Caught In The Act On British Airways
See something, say something? One passenger has sold a video to the British tabloids in which a naughty couple purportedly engage in a sex act underneath a blanket on a British Airways flight. But if there truly was offense, shouldn’t it have been reported onboard? I tend to think that...
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Premier cards auto-upgraded to Strata Premier
Mother’s Day brought a surprise to Citi Premier cardholders who logged into their accounts. There, they found that they no longer had the old Citi Premier card, but now had the new Citi Strata Premier. The Strata Premier is almost identical to the Premier, but with a few minor enhancements....
One Mile at a Time
IHG’s Loyalty Program Economics Are Changing
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has disclosed some changes to the economics of the IHG One Rewards loyalty program, which the company hopes will help boost profits, as flagged by Head for Points. It remains to be seen what this means for guests, though…
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Amex Lounge Crackdown: Strict Conduct Rules Announced In Atlanta [Roundup]
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
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Are the Benefits of an IHG Ambassador Program Worth the Upgrade Cost?
Sometime last year, I got an email invite from IHG to join the InterContinental® Ambassador program. I had seen this offer from time to time, but I wasn’t staying at Intercontinental properties often enough to make it worth my while. That was, until things change late last year. I had...
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Introduction: My “Free” Carnival Glory 14 Day Crossing Cruise from Barcelona Spain
Prologue: The Most Stressed Out Cruise Vacation Ever – So Much Just Went Wrong! Introduction: My “Free” Carnival Glory 14 Day Crossing Cruise from Barcelona Spain <-THIS POST Not Very Impressed: The Atlanta American Express Centurion Lounge (Review) Fox Brothers Bar-B-Q Beef Short Rib Delta Air Lines First Class Meal...
Miles For Family
My Iberia Avios technical difficulties, and no more 90-day rule?
New to miles and points travel? Check out Beginner’s Guide: 7 Steps to Free Travel with Miles and Points. Last month, I wrote about how we had some big insurance premium bills coming up. My husband and I ended up opening two new credit cards to charge those big bills...
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Wow: Emirates Pays Employees 20-Week Salary Bonus
As I wrote about earlier, Emirates Airline reported a record $4.7 billion profit for the past financial year. The airline is celebrating this by rewarding employees in a pretty incredible way, which puts profit sharing at other airlines to shame…
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Impressive: Delta Corp Calls me Within Hours After Complaint and Provides a 30,000 Skymiles Gift
I think it is worth a bit of a disclaimer as we dive into this post about my feeling on what happened. As a former forever year Diamond Medallion, Delta still is an airline I prefer to fly even as a free agent flyer. On top of this my many...
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Etihad inducting 6 A321neos to expand operations into the Indian subcontinent
Etihad Airways has started to induct A321neo aircraft into its fleet. These aircraft will be flown to short haul destinations such as Delhi and Bengaluru. Here are the details.
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Emirates Will Reward Employees With Bonus Worth Five Months Pay After Posting Second Straight Year of Record Profits
Emirates is to pay staff a bonus worth fives months of their basic wage after the Dubai-based airline posted a second straight year of record profits on Monday. The Emirates Group, which includes its namesake airline as well as a number of other businesses, including the worldwide Dnata grounding handling...
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Visiting Grand Canyon’s Havasupai Falls
One of my favorite Grand Canyon experiences is actually not even part of the Grand Canyon National Park. Full of lush waterfalls that look like they belong in the rainforest, the Havasu Falls are a true oasis in the desert. In some ways the Havasupai Falls Trail experience is easier...
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Lufthansa Duty Manager Calls Security On Passenger Who Refuses To Accept Transit Visa Problem
A passenger was denied boarding at the Lufthansa check-in counter in Delhi for a visa issue. A Lufthansa duty manager responded to her persistent request for an explanation by calling security on her. But the real question I have is why she was denied boarding in the first place. Lufthansa...
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Emirates Reports Record $4.7 Billion Profit, 14.2% Margin
Emirates Airline has justrevealedits results for the 2023-2024 financial year, and they’re very impressive. The airline has reported not only record revenue, but also record profit. This is the second consecutive year where Emirates has set a new record when it comes to its financial performance, and that follows losses...
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Emirates clocks record $4.7 billion profit in 2023-24
Dubai based Emirates today announced mega profits for the second year in a row. Here are the details of Emirates Airline, the group and other aviation entities based in Dubai.
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Deal: ITC Hotels offering up to 50% discount on redemptions via ITC Green Points
A new Club ITC Promotion is offering a deep discount on hotel stays when booked and paid through Club ITC points instead of cash. Here are the details.
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