
One Mile at a Time
Wow: Court Rules Airline Must Pay For $3,900, 9-Hour, Munich To Paris Taxi Ride
The European Union is known for its consumer protections for airline passengers, thanks to its EC261 scheme. The reality is that while rules are written a certain way, their enforcement is often determined through court decisions (like alcohol not being considered a ”refreshment” for the purposes of reimbursement from airlines...
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One Mile at a Time
Huge: United Restricts Polaris Lounge Access For Star Alliance Partner Airlines
United Airlines has just rolled out some major changes to its Polaris Lounge access. This goes beyond the recent announcement that select premium transcon passengers would receive access to Polaris Lounges, and that basic business class passengers wouldn’t receive access to Polaris Lounges.

Live and Let’s Fly
JetBlue Founder Says Airline Is In Deep Trouble And Even United Doesn’t Want It
JetBlue’s future just got a very blunt reality check from one of the smartest CEOs in the business…who also happens to be the founder of JetBlue. Even United Does Not Want JetBlue, Per David Neeleman Many have wondered whether the maneuvering by United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby at the White...

Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Emirates Flight Attendant Imprisoned in Dubai After Police Used Electronic Surveillance to Tracks WhatsApp Message
An Emirates flight attendant remains in custody in Dubai’s notorious Al Qusais Police Station after he was arrested for sharing a photo in a private WhatsApp group of rising smoke from an Iranian kamikaze drone strike on the city. The crew member is one of at least two flight attendants...

Frequent Miler
Which award search tool is best?
It’s possible to fly domestic economy class for as few as 4,500 miles, or fly premium economy to Europe for as few as 10,500 miles, or fly business class to South Africa for 75,000 miles. It’s easy to dream about enjoying flights like these, but it’s often very difficult to find...

Live and Let’s Fly
Harry And Meghan Didn’t Skip First Class On Qantas…There Was None
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are back in Australia for the first time since 2018, but this time, the focus is not on a royal tour…it’s on how they got there. Harry And Meghan Flew Qantas Business Class To Australia…There’s A Reason They Didn’t Fly First Several outlets have noted...

View from the Wing
United Just Cut Polaris Lounge Access For Most Star Alliance Business Class Passengers
United Airlines has sharply narrowed who can use its Polaris lounges, cutting out most Star Alliance business class passengers while keeping access for its own premium customers and a small group of joint venture partners. The move makes sense if United is trying to control crowding ahead of more premium...

Hawaii Calling
Hawaiian Airlines’ Biggest Change Yet Starts April 22 — What You Need to Know
April 22, 2026 marks the biggest milestone yet in the Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines merger (I mean buyout)—and from a traveler’s perspective, this is where everything finally comes together. …and for most of you, not soon enough. With Hawaiian Airlines officially joining the Oneworld alliance and fully integrating into...
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Woman Checks Luggage On Delta Flight From Atlanta To Philadelphia. What She Sees When She Gets Her Bag Back Makes Her ‘Livid’
An Emmy-winning makeup artist says Delta Air Lines gate agents forced her to check a carry-on bag containing her professional kit, which she values at nearly $80,000, despite her protests that the contents were irreplaceable. When she got the bag back, she says multiple palettes were destroyed, including products that...

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‘Please Beware’: Friends Book $20,000 Airbnb 3 Months In Advance. Then Coachella Weekend They Get A Cancellation Notification. But They Didn’t Cancel It—And Neither Did The Host
A woman says she and her friends booked a $20,000 Airbnb for Coachella weekend. Then they claim an alleged glitch ended up canceling their reservation without them knowing. TikToker Sarah Lee (@surahlee) booked an Airbnb with her friend for Coachella’s second weekend three months in advance. Then, a little over...

The Gate with Brian Cohen
Should Reciprocity Fees — and Visa Fees — Be Reduced or Eliminated?
I recently visited Taiwan, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam last month during March of 2026. With the exception of Taiwan, all of the countries required fees per person to obtain visas to visit: Cambodia was $30.00; Laos was $45.00; and Vietnam was $25.00 for a grand total of $90.00.
Those visa fees...

Frequent Miler
Hyatt Regency Chase Offer: 20% back on up to $250
There’s a Hyatt Regency Chase Offer out that’s good for 20% back on a purchase of $100-$250. While Chase Offers for various Hyatt brands are fairly common, they are usually between 10%-15%. It’s been some time since we’ve seen one for 20% There are probably other versions out there as...
Reviews
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Regent vs W Taipei: The Cheaper Hotel Was Better
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Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay Review: A Category 4 Sweet Spot Near Tampa Airport
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Lounge Access When Flying Southwest: The Club SJC
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A Long Slog Across Eurasia: Seoul to Amsterdam on a KLM Boeing 777-300ER
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View from the Wing
[Ends Soon] Best-Ever 200,000-Point IHG Business Card Bonus
Chase has brought back the best-ever 200,000-point offer on the IHG One Rewards Premier Business card, giving small-business owners a shot at one of the richest hotel bonuses currently on the market. The card’s $99 annual fee is easy to justify if you value the annual free night and fourth-night-free...

View from the Wing
Airlines Keep Selling First Class For $26 — Killing The Reason To Chase Their Top Status
Airlines are selling domestic first class seats for as little as $26 instead of using them to reward frequent flyers, and that is quietly gutting the biggest reason many customers chase top-tier status in the first place. That weakens premium credit card spend. But there are ways they could fix...

Frequent Miler
Fairmont Spring Sale: 25% off 2-night+ stays (includes points bookings)
Fairmont is running a very good “Spring Sale,” offering 25% off at participating hotels with a minimum 2-night stay (for properties outside North America). There is an advertised additional 10% off for All Accor members, for a total theoretical discount of 27.5% from the base rate. However, I didn’t see...

Points With a Crew
Help! I’m Stuck Next to Someone Else’s Kid on an Airplane
A few years ago, I was traveling back from a quick trip to Denver. I don’t normally do flight review posts for random flights on ULCCs like Frontier, since ya know, what is there really to say about flying on Frontier? But occasionally something interesting happens that I think might...

Frequent Miler
SAS award sale: Business class between US and Europe for 42k points
One of the sweet spots of the SAS EuroBonus program is the ability to book flights between the US and Europe for only 60,000 points one way in business class when flying on SAS metal. That has become even sweeter, as SAS is currently offering a 30% discount on award...

The Gate with Brian Cohen
Your Chance to Win 100,000 AAdvantage Miles: 100 Years of American Airlines
Your chance to be one of 100 people to win 100,000 AAdvantage miles in the centennial sweepstakes of American Airlines is one way to commemorate the celebration of the airline being in business continuously for 100 years yesterday, Wednesday, April 15, 2026...
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Frequent Miler
Chase Freedom Unlimited: 25K points / $250 on only $500 in spend (ending soon)
4/16: This increased welcome offer for the Chase Freedom Unlimited will be ending on 4/30/26 at 9 am Eastern. If you’re interested, now’s the time. ~~~ The Chase Freedom Unlimited card is unique among Ultimate Rewards-earning cards in that it earns at least 1.5x on all spend and 3x-5x on purchases...

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You Can Buy United Airlines 1K Status Online For $330 — But It Could Cost You Your Account
United Airlines top-tier 1K status is being offered online for just $330, a tiny fraction of what frequent flyers normally spend to earn it. It may look like an easy shortcut to upgrades, priority treatment, and fee waivers, but buying status this way risks far more than wasted money if...

Hawaii Calling
Is SW Steakhouse at Wynn Las Vegas Worth It? Full Review + Tips
Quick Take• Restaurant type: Upscale steakhouse with seafood and wagyu specialties• Atmosphere: Romantic, high-end, with outdoor seating overlooking the Lake of Dreams show• Price range: $150–$300+ per person• Reservation tip: Book at least 2 weeks ahead, especially for outdoor seating around sunset or prime evening slots To Start SW Steakhouse...

One Mile at a Time
Lufthansa Outsourcing A350-900s, Retiring A340-600s, Grounding 747-400s
Lufthansa has just announced a series of capacity and fleet measures, in light of current circumstances. This is due to a combination of high oil prices and major labor issues at Lufthansa, which are leaving the carrier in a tough spot.

Frequent Miler
Kroger: Earn 4x fuel points on 3rd party and fixed-value Visa / Mastercard gift cards
Kroger is again running a promotion that awards 4x fuel points on third-party gift cards, whether purchased online or in-store. Fixed-value Visa and Mastercard gift cards are now included as well. The current 3rd-party gift card deal runs through April 21, 2026, while the Visa/MC deal ends on May 12th....

Economy Class & Beyond
Qatar Airways extends its timetable through to September, with 150 destinations on the list
Qatar Airways is expanding its international flight network, with services to over 150 destinations from 16 June 2026, connecting more passengers to more of the world this summer. The updated schedule, valid until 15 September 2026, introduces new routes and increased frequencies to and from Doha, offering passengers greater flexibility...

One Mile at a Time
Wow: Lufthansa Permanently Shuts Down CityLine Subsidiary Overnight
Airlines around the globe are in a tough spot right now, given the impact of high oil prices on airline economics. It’s arguably even worse in Europe (than the United States), where oil prices are even higher, and there’s also more of a risk of an imminent jet fuel shortage.

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Chase World of Hyatt Business Card: Increased 80k welcome offer (ending soon)
Update 4/16: We’ve received word that this increased offer for the World of Hyatt Business card will end at 9 am Eastern on 4/30/26. ~~~ There’s an increased welcome offer out for the Chase World of Hyatt Business card, but it comes with a fairly sizeable spend requirement: you’ll get 80k...





































