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New Apartment Collection by Hilton Brand Now Available to Book Reservations
Apartment Collection by Hilton became brand number 26 of the portfolio of Hilton in January of 2026; and you can book reservations at two of its properties effective immediately.
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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...

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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...

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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.

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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...

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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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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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...

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American and United Airlines Quietly Drop Free In-flight Wi-Fi For T-Mobile Customers Because it Became Too Popular
American and United Airlines have quietly dropped their free in-flight Wi-Fi service for passengers with a T-Mobile phone plan, and the reason might be due to the offer becoming so popular that the satellites that provide an internet connection at 34,000 feet could no longer cope. Along with several other...
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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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Chase updates DoorDash benefits on several cards (now $20 min order)
Update: The $10 monthly DoorDash credits on seemingly every Chase card nowadays now have a new, frustrating $20 minimum order, making them significantly less appealing for many folks. A few years ago, Chase added DoorDash benefits on several cards. Then, in August 2024, they expanded benefits, meaning some cardholders started receiving...
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Passenger Falsely Accused A United Pilot Of Using A Slur — Then Asked For Points
A United Airlines pilot was accused of using a slur against a passenger. Then the accuser admitted the whole thing was made up and asked for points anyway, turning the episode into an example of the fake brand complaint meme that airlines and their social teams increasingly have to navigate.

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JetBlue Companion Pass, Flight Turbulence, Dumb Things We Spend Money On
Welcome to The Morning Shave for Friday, April 17, 2026. The reasons behind increased flight turbulence, JetBlue introduces a Companion Pass, and dumb things we keep spending too much money on. Visit BaldThoughts.com/tms to read all the stories. We read a ton of travel articles each day for our research...

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(Increased) Rakuten offering bonus cashback/rewards on select Bank of America credit cards
Update 4/17/26: Rakuten has increased the rewards on the Travel Rewards card from $150/15K points to $250/25K, and increased the rewards on the Customized Cash Rewards card from $75/7.5K points to $150/15K points. h/t Doctor of Credit ~ Last year, Rakuten started offering bonus rewards when applying and being approved...

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Marriott Bonvoy: Earn 25,000 bonus points on Florida or Hawaii Vacation packages (April 17 Bonus Offer Highlight)
Today's bonus offer highlight is the next monthly bonus from Vacations by Marriott who are offering bonus Bonvoy points on Florida and Hawaii packages. Check out all of the new bonuses added today:

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American Airlines Flight Attendants File Greivance Demanding More Pay On Flights to London… Here’s Why
Flight attendants at American Airlines are once again calling for more money to work flights to London Heathrow, and this time they’ve filed a notice of dispute in a bid to secure “meaningful” additional compensation when they operate to the British capital. The reason for the escalating tensions between the...

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Leading Hotels of the World Amex Offer: Spend $700 & get 15k Membership Rewards points
There’s a new, targeted Leading Hotels of the World Amex Offer out, which gives 15,000 Membership Rewards points when spending $700 or more on room rate and room charges. Hotel Amex Offers are frequently only valid domestically, but this one works in the US and at a robust selection of...

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FAA Cuts Chicago O’Hare Flights, Ending A “Pointless” Capacity War Between United And American
The FAA is stepping in at Chicago O’Hare and cutting flights this summer, a move that ironically provides relief to both American Airlines and United Airlines and likely benefits consumers too. FAA Flight Cuts At Chicago O’Hare Are A Win For Both United And American The Federal Aviation Administration will...

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He Refused Every Drink and Snack on the Flight. That Got Him Arrested
Flight attendants noticed something unusual when one passenger refused everything on a long flight—and alerted authorities. It’s no secret that, when you travel, you’re being watched. Regardless of what country…

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Room Service Used To Feel Luxurious — Now It Feels Like Uber Eats
Room service used to be one of the clearest signs you were staying somewhere better than an Airbnb or a limited-service chain: hot coffee in a pot, breakfast on a cart, and food delivered with some sense of occasion. Now even premium hotels too often send up plastic containers in...

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Strawberry Hotels (formerly Nordic Choice) Summer Pass is back
For years, Nordic Choice Hotels ran a summer promotion that sold a pass that could get you great savings on lodging. Nordic Choice has since rebranded to Strawberry Hotels, but they’re continuing to offer summer passes, which could be a very good deal if you’ll be traveling throughout Scandinavia this...

Economy Class & Beyond
AIX26: Air India taps Hughes for next generation In-Flight Connectivity
Hughes Network Systems announced that Air India has selected the Hughes In-Flight connectivity solution to deliver a consistent Wi-Fi experience using a common connectivity platform across its mixed widebody fleet. Hughes will leverage Airbus HBCplus for A350-1000 aircraft and the RAVE Aerospace solution for Boeing 787-8 and Boeing 777-300ER aircraft....

One Mile at a Time
Strawberry Hotels Summer Pass 2026: Buy Hotel Nights At A Fixed Cost
Strawberry (formerly known as Nordic Choice Hotels) has brought back its ”hotel pass” concept for the summer of 2026, as flagged by Frequent Flyer Bonuses. While this is definitely a niche offer, there’s value to be had for the right kind of traveler. Unfortunately like so many of these kinds...

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Lufthansa Slashes A340 And 747 Fleet, Outsources Flying As Labor Fight Intensifies
Lufthansa just made a series of fleet and structural moves that, on the surface, look like logical cost-cutting in the face of high oil prices. But taken together, they reveal something much bigger: a carrier trying to fundamentally reshape its cost structure in the face of labor constraints and a...

One Mile at a Time
Save At Leading Hotels Of The World With Amex Offers (Targeted)
The Amex Offers program frequently has promotions for hotel stays, which can save you money or earn you bonus points for stays youd make anyway. Amex has just rolled out its latest targeted hotel offer, which could be worth it for a stay at a boutique luxury property. I’d consider...




































