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JetBlue’s 2027 TrueBlue Overhaul: Free BlueFirst Upgrades for Every Mosaic, Smaller Picks at the Bottom

dlvr.itJetBlue’s 2027 TrueBlue Overhaul: Free BlueFirst Upgrades for Every Mosaic, Smaller Picks at the BottomJetBlue will give all Mosaic members and Premier cardholders free space-available upgrades to its new BlueFirst cabin, with TrueBlue changes starting February 1, 2027. Here's who qualifies, which fares are excluded, which Mosaic picks shrink, and the perks you should grab before January 31. The post JetBlue’s 2027 TrueBlue Overhaul: Free BlueFirst Upgrades for Every Mosaic, Smaller Picks at the Bottom appeared first on Plane 'n Simple.
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WestJet and Qatar Airways Launch a Codeshare: What It Means for Your WestJet Points (and the Perks That Stay Home)

dlvr.itWestJet and Qatar Airways Launch a Codeshare: What It Means for Your WestJet Points (and the Perks That Stay Home)WestJet and Qatar Airways announced a reciprocal codeshare on October 26 covering Toronto and Montreal to Doha. WestJet members can earn points and qualifying spend at WestJet rates on codeshare flights, but the RBC card's free bag and most elite perks don't apply. Here's the fine print, plus what Qatar's Privilege Club terms say. The post WestJet and Qatar Airways Launch a Codeshare: What It Means for Your WestJet Points (and the Perks That Stay Home) appeared first on Plane 'n Simple.
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Delta One to Africa and Europe For as Few as 97,700 SkyMiles One Way.

dlvr.itDelta One to Africa and Europe For as Few as 97,700 SkyMiles One Way.You could travel as a passenger seated in the Delta One premium cabin to select cities in Africa or Europe for as few as 97,000 SkyMiles one way during the winter of 2026 into 2027 — if you act fast, as the deal was still available at the time this article was written, as members of Thrifty Traveler found out... ...but you must... The post Delta One to Africa and Europe For as Few as 97,700 SkyMiles One Way. appeared first on The Gate.
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Pilot Says A Dog Peed On The Plane—Asks Passengers To Vote On Cleaning It Or Departing On Time from VFTW

dlvr.itPilot Says A Dog Peed On The Plane—Asks Passengers To Vote On Cleaning It Or Departing On TimePassengers waiting to board a flight were offered a choice by their captain: wait for the plane to be cleaned after a dog peed on the previous flight, or get home on time with the cabin smelling like urine. According to the woman who shared video, the pilot put it to a show of hands.
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UK Government Issues New Warning For Tourists Heading to Dubai: ‘Risk of Sudden Escalation is High’

dlvr.itUK Government Issues New Warning For Tourists Heading to Dubai: ‘Risk of Sudden Escalation is High’The British government has issued a new travel warning for tourists thinking of heading to Dubai this winter, with the latest advice cautioning that the situation in the Middle East “remains deeply unpredictable and the risk of sudden escalation is high.” The warning, issued on Tuesday afternoon, comes after last-ditch talks in Tehran aimed at… The post UK Government Issues New Warning For Tourists Heading to Dubai: ‘Risk of Sudden Escalation is High’ appeared first on PYOK.
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Alaska Airlines is Planning a Butt-Numbing Eight-Hour Transpacific Flight On a Boeing 737 MAX from Anchorage to Tokyo

dlvr.itAlaska Airlines is Planning a Butt-Numbing Eight-Hour Transpacific Flight On a Boeing 737 MAX from Anchorage to TokyoAlaska Airlines has quietly dropped a new and surprising route that will see the carrier fly nonstop between Anchorage and Tokyo Narita aboard a narrowbody Boeing 737 MAX 8. The route is the second-longest by distance operated by Alaska Airlines on its 737 fleet but the longest on record by duration. While Alaska Airlines has… The post Alaska Airlines is Planning a Butt-Numbing Eight-Hour Transpacific Flight On a Boeing 737 MAX from Anchorage to Tokyo appeared first on PYOK.
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Hotel Breakfast Eggs Get Watered Down And Dyed—And Have A 98 Day Shelf Life [Roundup] from VFTW

dlvr.itHotel Breakfast Eggs Get Watered Down And Dyed—And Have A 98 Day Shelf Life [Roundup]Hotel breakfast eggs can come from a liquid blend with 19% added water, coloring and a 98-day refrigerated shelf life. Plus, Citi adds Copa transfers, JetBlue lists “Donald J. Trump” as a destination, and American seeks to retain its unused Philippines flight rights.
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Possibly generate 8,000 Avios for just $39 [USA – Targeted]

dlvr.itPossibly generate 8,000 Avios for just $39 [USA – Targeted]Outside of credit card welcome bonuses, one of the easiest ways to boost a miles and points balance without going to much effort and without spending any money that you wouldn't have otherwise spent is to make use of the various shopping portals which are operated on behalf of the major loyalty programs. The post Possibly generate 8,000 Avios for just $39 [USA – Targeted] appeared first on Traveling For Miles.
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Allergy-Suffering Southwest Airlines Flight Attendant Sues Over Being Made to Work Flights With Pet Cats and Dogs

dlvr.itAllergy-Suffering Southwest Airlines Flight Attendant Sues Over Being Made to Work Flights With Pet Cats and DogsA long-serving Southwest Airlines flight attendant is suing the Dallas-based carrier for disability discrimination because, she claims, the airline refused to make accommodations for her serious allergy to pet dander, which can make her “violently ill” when passengers travel with their cats or dogs in the cabin. Lisa Patterson has been working for Southwest since… The post Allergy-Suffering Southwest Airlines Flight Attendant Sues Over Being Made to Work Flights With Pet Cats and Dogs appeared first on PYOK.
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SNAPSHOT: American Airlines 87 London Heathrow to Chicago (Main Cabin)

dlvr.itSNAPSHOT: American Airlines 87 London Heathrow to Chicago (Main Cabin)It’s that time again for another Snapshot, this time looking into the passenger experience aboard American Airlines 87 from London Heathrow to Chicago in the Main Cabin. I’m sure you know how I do this travel writing thing by now. But for those reading this for the first time, I have two major travel writing styles: […]
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GHA DISCOVERY: Earn 30 Bonus D$ for stays at Minor Hotels Worldwide (October 27 Bonus Offer Highlight)

dlvr.itGHA DISCOVERY: Earn 30 Bonus D$ for stays at Minor Hotels Worldwide (October 27 Bonus Offer Highlight)Today's Bonus Offer Highlight is yet another Minor Hotels bonus from GHA DISCOVERY where members can earn 30 bonus D$ on stays. Check out all of the new bonuses added today: The post GHA DISCOVERY: Earn 30 Bonus D$ for stays at Minor Hotels Worldwide (October 27 Bonus Offer Highlight) appeared first on Frequent Flyer Bonuses.
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Earn Double ALL Accor Reward Points at Select Hotel Properties in Canada, United States, Mexico, the Caribbean, Panama, and Brazil

dlvr.itEarn Double ALL Accor Reward Points at Select Hotel Properties in Canada, United States, Mexico, the Caribbean, Panama, and BrazilYou can earn double ALL Accor Reward points — as well as save up to ten percent on room rates — when you stay at your choice of 93 participating hotel and resort properties of many of the brands of Accorhotels in Canada, United States, Mexico, the Caribbean, Panama, and Brazil through Thursday, December 31, 2026... ...but you must... The post Earn Double ALL Accor Reward Points at Select Hotel Properties in Canada, United States, Mexico, the Caribbean, Panama, and Brazil appeared first on The Gate.
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18 Million People Will Visit American Airlines Airport Lounges This Year, Up 80% From A Decade Ago from VFTW

dlvr.it18 Million People Will Visit American Airlines Airport Lounges This Year, Up 80% From A Decade AgoAmerican Airlines expects 18 million lounge visits in 2026 up 80% from 10 million in 2016. Passenger traffic is up just 12.1%. Customers have more ways to get into lounges, better reasons to visit, and reasons to spend more time once they're there.
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Review: Emirates A380 First Class, Still Spectacular After All These Years

dlvr.itReview: Emirates A380 First Class, Still Spectacular After All These YearsEmirates’ A380 first class offered a fabulous experience on my flight from Mumbai to Dubai, with a comfortable suite, a delicious breakfast, an onboard shower, and outstanding service. The only problem was that the flight was far too short. Even with my stomach still recovering from India, I would happily have stayed onboard all the […]
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Bilt Announces Major 2027 Changes, Including Daily Rewards and New Bilt Cash Rules

dlvr.itBilt Announces Major 2027 Changes, Including Daily Rewards and New Bilt Cash RulesBilt is making another round of changes in 2027, including a new Daily Rewards feature, longer Bilt Cash expiration, new hotel redemption limits and a simpler card earning structure. The post Bilt Announces Major 2027 Changes, Including Daily Rewards and New Bilt Cash Rules appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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Deal: Get $350 back on Amex Travel Air New Zealand bookings [Targeted]

dlvr.itDeal: Get $350 back on Amex Travel Air New Zealand bookings [Targeted]Within the space of a few days, American Express has launched its second targeted airline offer in which it's offering select card holders a rebate on their spending as long as that spending is made through Amex Travel. A few days ago, Korean Air was the airline in question and today, it's Air New Zealand. The post Deal: Get $350 back on Amex Travel Air New Zealand bookings [Targeted] appeared first on Traveling For Miles.
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Bilt Will Stop Awarding You 4% Bilt Cash Earning At Card Renewal—Unless You Change This App Setting from VFTW

dlvr.itBilt Will Stop Awarding You 4% Bilt Cash Earning At Card Renewal—Unless You Change This App SettingBilt will automatically move your card to its new rewards model at renewal, ending 4% Bilt Cash earning unless you choose to keep it. I’ve already changed the setting in the app: preserving the old option lets you switch later, while accepting the new model permanently closes the door to earning 4% Bilt Cash. Here’s where to make that choice before your card renews.
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Heathrow Upsets Virgin Atlantic With Plan to Force Delta Air Lines to Move Terminals in Once-in-a-Decade Reorganization

dlvr.itHeathrow Upsets Virgin Atlantic With Plan to Force Delta Air Lines to Move Terminals in Once-in-a-Decade ReorganizationThe owners of London Heathrow Airport (LHR) have enraged Virgin Atlantic over plans to force its joint venture partner, Delta Air Lines, to move out of its current terminal, which it shares with Virgin Atlantic, to a completely separate terminal more than a mile away. Heathrow Airport Limited has been conducting a major once-in-a-decade review… The post Heathrow Upsets Virgin Atlantic With Plan to Force Delta Air Lines to Move Terminals in Once-in-a-Decade Reorganization appeared first on PYOK.
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Altantic Airways signs for further Airbus A320neo aircraft

dlvr.itAltantic Airways signs for further Airbus A320neo aircraftAtlantic Airways, based in the Faroe Islands, is in the process of a partial fleet replacement, with a new order of Airbus Aircraft. Atlantic Airways Airbus A320neo – Rendering, Airbus The airline has signed a firm order with Airbus for the purchase of two A320neo aircraft. The order supports the airline’s transition toward an all-A320neo […]
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United Airlines Would Rather Leave Seats Empty Than Sell Them Too Cheaply

dlvr.itUnited Airlines Would Rather Leave Seats Empty Than Sell Them Too CheaplyUnited Airlines is willing to accept more empty seats if higher fares produce a better financial result. That may frustrate passengers wondering why a flight with plenty of availability still costs so much, but it is a useful reminder that filling an aircraft and making money are not the same thing. United Airlines Is Prioritizing […]
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Southwest consumer cards have big new welcome offers, and they may be your last easy route to a Companion Pass

dlvr.itSouthwest consumer cards have big new welcome offers, and they may be your last easy route to a Companion PassIf you've had your eye on the Southwest Airlines Companion Pass but have been put off by what's happening to it in 2027, Chase has just thrown you a lifeline (of sorts). All three Southwest consumer cards now come with new welcome offers, and for the last time there's a Companion Pass angle to these offers that's worth considering. The post Southwest consumer cards have big new welcome offers, and they may be your last easy route to a Companion Pass appeared first on Traveling For Miles.
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Bonvoyed Twice in One Weekend, MTM Takes Over Detroit & Hilton’s Exciting New Feature!

dlvr.itBonvoyed Twice in One Weekend, MTM Takes Over Detroit & Hilton’s Exciting New Feature!Recapping our epic Detroit meetup weekend, getting Bonvoyed 2X, Mark's cool Choice stay, Hilton pay with points expands and United makes it harder. The post Bonvoyed Twice in One Weekend, MTM Takes Over Detroit & Hilton’s Exciting New Feature! appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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Qatar Airways and WestJet launch codeshare flights

dlvr.itQatar Airways and WestJet launch codeshare flightsQatar Airways and WestJet have launched a new codeshare between the two airlines. Qatar Airways will add its QR code to WestJet’s flights across Canada, giving passengers more options and seamless connections to new markets. Qatar Airways passengers will now be able to connect through Toronto and Montreal to Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Ottawa, Regina, […]
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American Raises Citi Platinum Select Fee To $150—Adds Walmart+ Benefit And Travel Protections from VFTW

dlvr.itAmerican Raises Citi Platinum Select Fee To $150—Adds Walmart+ Benefit And Travel ProtectionsAmerican Airlines and Citi are raising the annual fee on their primary consumer AAdvantage card from $99 to $150, adding Walmart+, a $100 inflight credit, more double miles categories and travel insurance. Existing cardmembers get the new benefits January 24, 2027.
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American’s Citibank Business Card Annual Fee Goes To $150—But Two People Can Earn Elite Status From One Card’s Spending from VFTW

dlvr.itAmerican’s Citibank Business Card Annual Fee Goes To $150—But Two People Can Earn Elite Status From One Card’s SpendingAmerican Airlines and Citi are raising the annual fee on the Citi / AAdvantage Business card from $99 to $150, adding travel insurance, an inflight credit and more mileage earning. And it's making its most valuable feature, which has been officially targeted, official: letting the same purchases earn credit towards elite status for two people.