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Grasping the InKind Dining Application: Features, Advantages, and Individual Experience
Promotion: If this is your first time with InKind, click this link to receive $25 off your initial dining experience of $50 or more!There are numerous methods to enhance your dining rewards, from utilizing the appropriate credit card to leveraging airline and hotel dining programs. In this regard, more than a year ago, I began…

Exploring Angola: Unveiling the Off-the-Beaten-Path Tourist Journey from Calai to Dirico
**Overlanding from Namibia to Angola: An Expedition into the Unexplored** Overlanding from Namibia to Angola turned out to be a complete surprise. What we did know was that this southern African nation had been a Portuguese territory for approximately 400 years and had been caught in a civil conflict for decades until 2002. In planning…

Weekly Summary for December 20, 2025
**Weekly Travel & Points Recap: Thrilling Updates and Personal Journeys** As the weekend arrives and the festive atmosphere prevails, it’s astonishing to think that the year is coming to an end. Reflecting on my latest adventures, I have just wrapped up a remarkable family vacation, and I’m excited to present the complete trip report before…

Philippine Airlines Unveils Exclusive Seating for Travelers with Nut Allergies
Nut allergies pose a significant challenge for numerous individuals, especially when flying, as they spend prolonged periods in confined spaces. Although various airlines take measures to assist these passengers, I have not encountered anything like this previously. I wonder if anyone is aware of the background behind this, or if it’s becoming more common, and…

Pilot Detained Following Locking Himself in Cockpit to Request Outstanding Pay
Well, here’s an occurrence you don’t encounter every day, leading to quite the narrative… Magnicharters pilot “takes control” of plane at Mexico City Airport This event transpired around 3PM on Friday, December 19, 2025, involving Magnicharters flight 780, which was meant to travel from Mexico City (MEX) to Cancun (CUN). To provide some background, Magnicharters…

Air India Pilot Reportedly Attacks Father Amid Conflict in Security Queue
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The Controversial Divide Between Sonder and Marriott Hotels
In 2024, Marriott Hotels revealed a collaboration with Sonder, rebranding the apartment rental service as Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy. However, in November 2025, Marriott unexpectedly ended the partnership, mandating that all guests leave Sonder locations immediately. The aftermath was rapid, with guests discovering their possessions in plastic bags in the corridors. The termination stemmed from…

Informative Handbook for Attaining Lifetime Million Miler Status with Alaska Atmos Rewards
Many travel loyalty programs provide the chance to achieve lifetime elite status. Typically, elite status must be obtained yearly, so it’s certainly convenient to no longer fret about requalifying for status. In this article, I will explore how Alaska Atmos Rewards lifetime status functions. Although Alaska may not be as internationally widespread as the “big…

Grasping SkyTeam Airport Lounge Entry: An All-Inclusive Handbook
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The Significance of Giving Feedback When Exiting Hotels
I’ve discussed [how to address complaints to hotels for the best results](https://onemileatatime.com/guides/how-to-complain-hotel/), particularly when things don’t go as expected. However, in this article, I want to tackle a related subject that’s slightly different — under which conditions is it beneficial to provide feedback upon checking out of a hotel (well, [assuming you do check out](https://onemileatatime.com/insights/check-out-hotel/))?…









