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SAS A321LR Business Class: An Enjoyable and Serene Transatlantic Journey
Greetings from Canada! Recently, I had the chance to fly in Scandinavian Airlines’ (SAS) Airbus A321LR business class during an 8-hour and 10-minute journey from Copenhagen (CPH) to Toronto (YYZ). I utilized Air France-KLM Flying Blue miles to book this flight. SAS operates just three of these premium A321LRs on transatlantic routes, and I was…
EgyptAir Set to Launch Cairo-Chicago and Cairo-Los Angeles Routes in Mid-2026
A few months back, we discovered that EgyptAir submitted a request to the Department of Transportation (DOT) for approval to initiate two new routes. There’s now news, as these routes have been officially confirmed, and the schedules are now available. EgyptAir introducing routes to Chicago & Los Angeles In the upcoming months, EgyptAir plans to…
American Airlines Unveils Plans for Expansion of Miami Airport Terminal to Add 17 Additional Gates
American Airlines has revealed a significant investment in Miami International Airport (MIA), pledging $1.1 billion to aid its expansion, as part of a comprehensive $12 billion modernization initiative for the airport. This effort will particularly aim at improving Concourse D, especially near gate D60, which is vital for American Eagle operations. The undertaking is scheduled…
Hyatt Unveils Complimentary Points Sharing and Priority Access to Award Nights
World of Hyatt has announced notable changes, with the most prominent being modifications to award pricing. However, there are also two advantageous updates: digital points sharing and early access to awards. **Digital Points Sharing:** Later this year, World of Hyatt will roll out digital points sharing, making it easier to assist loved ones in embarking…
World of Hyatt Raises Award Chart Prices by As Much As 67%
World of Hyatt has revealed major alterations to its award pricing, which will take effect in May 2026. This update represents the first substantial change to the award chart since 2021. Although the total number of award categories will stay the same, the redemption tiers will increase from three to five. Currently, hotels operate with…
March 2026 Bilt Rent Day Promotion: Receive Up to 125% Bonus on Transfers to Japan Airlines
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Chase Ultimate Rewards Launches 1:1 Transfer Collaboration with Wyndham Rewards
The Chase Ultimate Rewards program has recently broadened its selection of transfer partners by incorporating Wyndham Rewards. This new option enables members to convert their Chase points to Wyndham at a 1:1 ratio, consistent with the standard transfer rate across all Chase partners. Wyndham Rewards now aligns with Capital One and Citi ThankYou as a…
Etihad Airways to Introduce Airbus A380 Service from Abu Dhabi to Bangkok for the Initial Time
Etihad Airways has revealed its latest Airbus A380 destination, marking a pivotal moment as the airline brings the super jumbo jet to Bangkok for the first time on a regular schedule. This announcement follows the airline’s decision to initially ground its A380 fleet during the pandemic, with intentions to permanently retire the aircraft. Nevertheless, a…
Philippine Airlines Set to Introduce New Manila-Chicago Route by Mid-2026
Philippine Airlines has revealed intentions to broaden its services to the United States by initiating flights to a new gateway, Chicago, commencing in the summer of 2026. The airline has submitted a request to the Department of Transportation (DOT) to provide a regularly scheduled service between Manila (MNL) and Chicago (ORD). This ultra long haul…
Obtain 2,500 Bonus Points and Extra Elite Nights with the Marriott Bonvoy Offer
A few weeks prior, Marriott Bonvoy announced the opening of registration for its latest global promotion, marking the program’s inaugural offering for the year. I want to remind everyone that this deal is effective for stays starting today, which may influence some booking choices. Typically, Marriott’s Q1 promotion is the most generous of the year,…
