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Travel tips and tricks for the economy traveller looking to get the most out of their dollar and miles

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American Express Centurion Lounge tightens transit passengers' access to 5 hours before connecting flight as of July 8, 2026. #amex #americanexpress #lounges #centurionlounge #travel

Update: Amex Centurion Lounge To Impose 5-hour Limit for Transit Passengers

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After a pause of 11 years, United Airlines finally resumed service to Bangkok. Here are some photos from the day. #unitedairlines #united #hongkong #bangkok #hkg #bkk #inauguralflight #inaugural #ua #ual #airport #thailand

United Airlines' Inaugural Hong Kong - Bangkok Flight

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Rumor: Amex Centurion Lounge To Impose 3-hour Limit for Transit Passengers

If you are a frequent traveler who enjoys the luxurious benefits of Amex Centurion Lounges at airports, this potential upcoming change may could affect your eligibility to access the lounges during transits. #amex #centurionlounge #lounge #lounges

If you are a frequent traveler who enjoys the luxurious benefits of Amex Centurion Lounges at airports, this potential upcoming change may could affect your eligibility to access the lounges during transits. While lining up to get in to the Centurion Lounge in Seattle, an agent asked if my flight was within 3 hours of departure, and I said no but I am transiting. She said I am good for now, but…

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Rumor: Amex Centurion Lounge To Impose 3-hour Limit for Transit Passengers

If you are a frequent traveler who enjoys the luxurious benefits of Amex Centurion Lounges at airports, this potential upcoming change may could affect your eligibility to access the lounges during transits. #amex #centurionlounge #lounge #lounges

If you are a frequent traveler who enjoys the luxurious benefits of Amex Centurion Lounges at airports, this potential upcoming change may could affect your eligibility to access the lounges during transits. While lining up to get in to the Centurion Lounge in Seattle, an agent asked if my flight was within 3 hours of departure, and I said no but I am transiting. She said I am good for now, but…

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The Day Japan Reopened - A Video Essay of my Tokyo Visit

Japan officially reopened on October 11th which coincided with my 9-hour layover at Haneda. I entered the country to see Tokyo. Here is a video essay of my quick trip into the city. #japan #travel #tokyo #covid19 #reopen #asia #shibuya

On October 11th, 2022, Japan once again allowed visa-free travel for tourism purpose from foreigners of eligible countries. While this is not a complete roll-back to pre-pandemic policies (for example, you need 3 doses of COVID-19 vaccine in order to avoid quarantine, and you still need to fill out a health questionnaire), it is nonetheless considered the day Japan fully reopened to tourists,…

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Rumor: Canada Will Accept Antigen Tests Starting March 1st

Rumor: Canada will accept rapid antigen tests beginning March 1 #canada #travel #pandemic #covid #testing

According to a reliable serial leaker, Canada will be making the following travel-related COVID policy changes starting March 1st. There is optimism that the leak is credible, as Reuters just reported Canada will be announcing changes next week (but the article does not mention what the changes are, and when they will be implemented). The rumored changes are: Replacing mandatory testing upon…

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Singapore Airlines Returns to Vancouver and Adds Seattle

Singapore Airlines Returns to Vancouver and Adds Seattle. 2 of 4 Weekly Flights will be VTL. Tickets Available Starting Tomorrow. #sq #singaporeair #singapore #vancouver #seattle #yvr #sea #a350 #airbus #vtl #covid #pandemic #covid19 #travel #flying

Plenty of news are coming out of Singapore lately. With the Vaccinated Travel Lanes (VTL) expanding from 2 to 10 countries (including US and Canada) come October 19, there is also more good news for travelers based in Vancouver. It appears Singapore Airlines (SQ) will resume scheduled service from Singapore to Vancouver soon. Milelion initially shared this screenshot form a now-deleted LinkedIn…

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Hawaii Fare Wars: $62 One-Way To Maui!

Hawaii Fare Wars: $62 One-Way To Maui! #hawaii #california #airfare #sale #deals #cali #sanfrancisco #maui #travel #united #southwest #hawaiianairlines

Just when we thought $99 one way fare wars between California to Hawaii can’t get any lower, today we are seeing $62 one-ways flights to Maui! Here is an unadvertised sale from Hawaiian Airlines selling $62 one-way tickets from San Francisco, San Jose, and Oakland: Round-trip tickets are even slightly cheaper at $119. Here is Southwest matching the pricing on Oakland – Maui: $62 is the absolute…

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Alaska Elites' Status Extended Thru April, But December 2022 for Canadians

U.S. Based Alaska Airlines Elites Get Status Extension Through April 2022 - While Canadians Get Extended Through December 2022. Is that fair? #alaskaair #alaska #alaskaairlines #flying #travel #status #usa #canada

Some big news out of Alaska Airlines today! They updated their Mileage Plan membership benefits page with information about status extension. However, there is more to this, especially if you are Canadian, in which case, the news is much better for them. MVP Status Extended Through April 30, 2022 for Americans To begin with, only MVP members who held elite status on January 1, 2021 will have…

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Amazon.ca: Earn 3x Aeroplan Points Plus Targeted Bonus!

Earn 3x Aeroplan points per dollar when shopping on Amazon.ca. Also, you may be targeted for a one-time bonus. #aeroplan #amazon #aeroplan #bonus #travel #shopping #canada #ac

Until September 26, you may earn 3 Aeroplan points per 1 CAD spend when you shop on Amazon.ca categories via Air Canada’s Aeroplan eStore. In addition, if you were targeted by an Aeroplan promotional email, you can earn a bonus of 250 points when you make a purchase of $35 CAD or more. Deal Link and Details Below is the direct link to the Amazon.ca page on Aeroplan eStore portal, where you will…

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Cathay Pacific Permanently Closes The Bridge Business Lounge in Hong Kong

Cathay Pacific Permanently Closes The Bridge Business Lounge at Hong Kong International Airport #cathaypacific #hongkong #hkia #hkg #cathay #cx #lounge #thebridge #covid19 #covid #pandemic #travel #flying #airport

The Bridge business class lounge is one of Cathay Pacific’s many lounges at Hong Kong International Airport. It along with other lounges in the Cathay Pacific network were closed when the COVID-19 pandemic hit in early 2020. The closure, of course, was supposed to be a temporary one, until travel resumes and international flights return. Fast forward a year and a half later, Hong Kong is still…

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How To Change a United Airlines Flight For Free

How To Change a United Airlines Flight For Free #united #ua #flying #travel #schedule #change #free

In order to convince people to fly again without worrying about unforeseen events due to ever-changing testing requirements and border policies, airlines have eliminated change fees for many people. However, fare difference on voluntary changes still applies. Today, we will look at how to make a flight change without paying fare difference on United Airlines flights. A while ago United Airlines…

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U.S. Will NOT Reopen Northern Border to Canadians Yet

U.S. Will NOT Reopen Northern Border to Canadians Yet #canada #usa #travel #border #reopen #covid19 #pandemic #covid #us

After the Canadian government announced the reopening of its border to fully vaccinated US citizens and residents, all eyes are now on the United States to reciprocate. However, that is not to to be. At least, not today. According to an article from CNN: The White House declined Monday to commit to reopening its northern border to Canadians after Canada’s government said vaccinated US citizens…

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Canada to Allow Fully Vaccinated Americans Into Country Starting August 9

Canada to Allow Fully Vaccinated Americans Into Country Starting August 9 #canada #usa #travel #covid19 #covid #vaccine #border #flying #summer

The Canadian federal government just announced today it will allow fully vaccinated Americans into the country as of August 9 12:01am Eastern Daylight Time. Only those fully vaccinated with one of the COVID-19 vaccines approved by Canada will be allowed. Which are: Pfizer Moderna Johnson & Johnson Astra Zeneca Which should not be a problem for the vast majority of travelers from the US as only…

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Hawaii Ends Testing For The Vaccinated - But Not Canadians

Hawaii Ends Testing For The Vaccinated - But Not Canadians #hawaii #covid #covid19 #pandemic #testing #canadians #canada #travel

Today, Governor Davie Ige of Hawaii announced that beginning July 8, anyone with vaccination records from other states and US territories can bypass the state’s quarantine and pre-travel testing program: Beginning July 8, Hawaiʻi will accept vaccination records from other states and US territories to bypass quarantine/pre-travel testing. Social gatherings will increase to 25 indoors and 75…

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50% Off Southwest Airlines Flights for Fall Travel!

50% Off Southwest Airlines Flights for Fall Travel! Get coupon code to book now. #southwest #sale #wn #travel #airfare #deals

Southwest Airlines is having a major sale today as part of their 50th Anniversary celebration. They are offering 50% off fares for travel in the fall as long as you book now!  Of course, by flying Southwest you also get 2 free checked bags and free cancellation (for credits) up until departure. The Deal Save 50% off base fare (taxes and fees excluded) Booking window: Now until June 17,…

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BREAKING: Canada to End Mandatory Quarantine for Fully Vaccinated Canadians

BREAKING: Canada to End Mandatory Quarantine for Fully Vaccinated Canadians #canada #covid #pandemic #vaccine

CBC just reported that, citing sources, the federal government is expected to announce today that Canadians citizens and permanent residents who are fully vaccinated will no longer need to self-isolate for 14 days upon returning to Canada if they have a negative COVID-19 test. They will still need to, however, self-isolate at home until negative results are back. For those same group of people…

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