Mike a Bordo
Este hotel es un paraíso de Bali
Este hotel es un paraíso de Bali . . Si el paraíso existe, sin duda este hotel está ubicado en medio de él. El Ritz Carlton Mandapa es mucho más que un hotel de lujo, es un recinto que fue diseñado para convivir en perfecta armonía con la naturaleza de...
Mike a Bordo
El hotel más Instagrameable de Bali
El hotel más Instagrameable de Bali . . «No se siente como una experiencia de check-in, sino más bien una transición a otro mundo, bienvenida por las personas más amigables de la Tierra». Cuando viajamos al Sudeste Asiático podemos tomar unos días para visitar Indonesia, o concretamente la isla de...
Mike a Bordo
El mejor hotel de Phuket
El Mejor hotel de Phuket. Melia Phuket Mai Khao, Tailandia . Desde el año 2021 visitamos uno de los más nuevos hoteles de Phuket. El Melia Phuket Mai Khao. Me ha dejado fascinado y lo recomiendo ampliamente para sus próximas visitas. Incluso, fue mi elección para el retorno en esta...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Complimentary Extra Seat For People of a Certain Size on Southwest Airlines
A complimentary extra seat for people of a certain size can be available aboard airplanes that are operated by Southwest Airlines — but it is not automatically assured, as the customer must first discuss his or her “seating needs” with a customer service agent of the airline.
The following statement is...
Frequent Miler
IHG Chase Offer: Get 10% Back On $100+ in spend at any IHG property
There’s a new IHG Chase Offer available for people who’ve been targeted. It’s valid at properties worldwide and can be used on up to $570 in spend. The Deal Get 10% back when spending $100+ on an IHG stay with a targeted Chase Offer. $57 maximum cash back Key Terms...
2PAXfly
AUSTRALIAN AIRLINES: Minister slams Virgin Australia and Qantas for worst on time performance in a year
In the past few months it has been the Minister being smashed by the Opposition, Airlines and the media for her dithering and poorly explained decision to refuse additional landing rights for Qatar Airways. Looks like she is hitting back. For the first time, Catherine King, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport,...
Frequent Miler
Amex adds family language to Marriott Bonvoy cards
The Amex “family language” disease continues to spread. The latest casualty is the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy card. As per the new offer terms, you may not be eligible to receive the welcome offer on the Bevy if you have or have had that card or the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant card....
View from the Wing
14 Empty Seats: How A Passenger’s Plea For Legroom Was Rejected By American Airlines
As a kid I loved moving to an empty center aisle row in back when flying to Australia. But now that airlines sell specific seats for more money, including extra legroom seats, the rules are more complicated.
One American Airlines passenger found out that just because there are open seats,...
Points With a Crew
Activate your Chase Freedom Q1 2024 5% Bonus Categories
The 1st quarter of 2024 is coming up shortly, and we just received news of Chase Freedom Q1 2024 Bonus. To those who do not know, Chase Freedom and Chase Freedom Flex cards get quarterly rotating bonus categories. When you use your Chase Freedom or Chase Freedom Flex during these...
One Mile at a Time
The Best Complimentary Airport Lounge Spa Treatments
The quality of airport lounges can vary hugely, depending on where in the world you are, who can access the lounge, etc. Airlines and lounge operators try to find all kinds of ways to differentiate their lounge experience, and one of those ways is with complimentary spa treatments for guests.
View from the Wing
Westin Invented Heavenly Hotel Sleep, Now They’re Changing The Product
Westin Hotels revolutionized the industry with its "Heavenly Bed" marketing. People genuinely bought into their claim to being better in bed. Guests chose the brand for their beds, and bought the beds and bedding for their homes. And other hotel chains were forced to up their game...
Frequent Miler
(Update: Most tickets cancelled) Business class to Europe from 13,500 miles one way!
Update 12/21/23: Well, sometimes when it seems too good to be true, it is. Flying Blue has been cancelling numerous award tickets that were purchased during this unadvertised sale. The airline is blaming the pricing on a “technical glitch.” It sounds like folks who have Flying Blue Gold status or...
Live and Let’s Fly
Family Refuses To Give Up Toddler’s Seat For Disabled Man…And They Were Justified
If you buy a seat you are entitled to keep it, even if the seat is theoretically an extra one or not necessary. A family was not in the wrong for refusing to give up their toddler’s seat to a disabled man and the flight attendant should have backed off...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Female Passenger Sexually Assaulted On United Flight After Crew Member Repeatedly Served Perpetrator Double Shots of Vodka
A 51-year-old frequent flyer is suing United Airlines after she was sexually assaulted by her seatmate on a three-and-a-half-hour flight from Orlando to Denver last October. The victim says United is partially responsible because a flight attendant repeatedly served the perpetrator double servings of vodka and orange. In a lawsuit...
View from the Wing
Is Delta Air Lines Exaggerating The Success Of Its American Express Credit Cards?
Before the pandemic the American Airlines co-brand portfolio had the largest charge volume, but American, United and Delta were all over $100 billion annually.
In June Delta Air Lines made big news claiming to have broken away from the pack reporting that "approaching 1% of U.S. GDP" in charge volume on...
Live from a Lounge
HDFC Bank to change transfer ratios for 3 Conversion Partners effective January 15, 2024 [Minor Devaluation]
HDFC Bank's most premium credit card customers will see a minor devaluation of the value of their points if they like to transfer them over to partner programmes next month. Here are the details.
The post HDFC Bank to change transfer ratios for 3 Conversion Partners effective January 15, 2024...
Wild About Travel
One Amazing Travel Year: Countless Stories across 23 Countries, 60 Cities
Two main themes explain my 2023 travel adventures. The first was a massively serious checking-off bucket list of places and activities including a first visit to the Isle of Man and Malta, the White Cliffs of Dover, Canterbury Cathedral, Michalenegos’ Last Supper, and multiple museums. riding several heritage railways, seeing...
One Mile at a Time
Review: Cathay Pacific The Pier First Class Lounge Hong Kong Airport (HKG)
Duringmy long journey to Abu Dhabi, I had the chance to check out several lounges at Hong Kong Airport, including both of Cathay Pacific’s first class lounges. In this installment I wanted to review Cathay Pacific’s The Pier First Class Lounge, and then in a separate installment I’ll review Cathay...
Frequent Miler
Wyndham Rewards Promo: Earn 7,500 bonus points with one stay before 12/31 (targeted?)
Wyndham Rewards has launched a new promotion that runs through the end of the year and awards members 7,500 on their next stay (must checkout no later than 1/1/24). Nick received an e-mail about this offer yesterday and the terms seem to indicate that you must receive an invitation in...
Miles To Memories
DOT Looking at Deceptive Practices in Airline Frequent Flyer Programs
The U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) want to look into frequent flyer programs for potential deceptive or unfair practices, as reported by Reuters.
The post DOT Looking at Deceptive Practices in Airline Frequent Flyer Programs appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Mike a Bordo
Así son los Mercados más famosos de Bangkok
Mi nueva experiencia por los mercados de Bangkok . En mi nuevo viaje por el magnífico país asiático, pudimos recorrer nuevos mercados en la capital de Tailandia. Seguramente Bangkok tiene más mercados por toda la ciudad; sin embargo, nos concentramos en visitar los más famosos, curiosos y sin duda, los...
Mike a Bordo
Una suerte Toledo en mi viaje a Monterrey
Una suerte Toledo en mi viaje a Monterrey . Hace unos días tuve que hacer un viaje a Monterrey, fue algo de último minuto y el inicio bastante caótico porque 2 veces en días diferentes me cancelaron mi vuelo a causa de las cenizas del #Popocatépetl. La segunda protección que...
Mike a Bordo
Un día de turista en Roma
Así fue mi día en Roma 2022 . Una de las capitales del mundo es la histórica ciudad de Roma en Italia. Un asombroso museo al aire libre con muchos caminos por recorrer. Te contaré lo que puedes hacer durante un día por esta ciudad. Claro es, que necesitarás más...
Mike a Bordo
Mi experiencia en Canyon Ranch, Tucson
Mi experiencia en Canyon Ranch . En lo último de mi año 2022, tan agitado y afortunadamente con grandes viajes por el mundo. Mi último paso fue visitar el lujoso Resort Canyon Ranch en Tucson Arizona donde nos dedicamos solamente a disfrutar y recuperar energías. Experimenta la alegría y la...
Mike a Bordo
Canyon Ranch: Un Resort para encontrarte contigo mismo.
Canyon Ranch: Un Resort para encontrarte contigo mismo. – Ubicado en Tucson, Arizona. Este Resort tiene de todo el bienestar que necesitas para retomar energías después de un año agitado de actividades y trabajo. Un mundo donde la transformación de salud física y mental nos guía a un viaje hacia...
Mike a Bordo
Consejos para tu próximo viaje a Tailandia
Consejos para tu próximo viaje a Tailandia . Tailandia es uno de los destinos predilectos para mi. Que muestra un sentido aventurero y tradicional sin quitar el apartado de lujoso y cómodo para nuestros viajes. Incluso, llega a ser romántico cuando vas con tu pareja. ¡Ideal para los honeymooners! Como...
Mike a Bordo
Mi Viaje por la Isla Phuket
Mi tour por la isla de Phuket . La isla más grande de Tailandia y con el puerto que conecta a todas las islas cercanas. Tiene muchas actividades turísticas en las que destacan sus grandes playas, sus fiestas nocturnas y un Gran Buda en la punta sur de la isla....
