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Flying First Class Isn’t What Some Articles Claim — and That’s the Problem
Flying first class comes with real perks, but it doesn’t magically eliminate airport crowds, security lines, or bad weather—and confusing those expectations is where some coverage goes wrong. My husband…

Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Passengers Left Stunned As Man Launches Racist Tirade On American Airlines Flight Attendant
Passengers on a recent American Airlines flight were left stunned after a man launched into a racist tirade at a flight attendant… and perhaps the most shocking thing about the encounter was that the flight attendant acted like it was just another day at work. The incident was captured by...

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Lights Out: American Airlines Flight Attendants Forced to Serve Meals In The Dark On London Flight—’They Just Sent The Plane Anyway’
American Airlines flight attendants were forced to use emergency flashlights to serve meals on a transatlantic flight from London to Los Angeles after the airline dispatched the aircraft without functioning galley lights. Crew faced challenging conditions preparing food and drinks in near darkness. "They just sent the plane anyway."

Wild About Travel
Understanding Cabin and Fare Classes to Unlock Airline Miles
As a frequent flier, I hold status in three programs: Virgin Australia, Qantas (oneworld), and Turkish (Star Alliance), and I juggle credits across all of them. I need to know, actually, how many miles I am getting or not getting when I am booking flight choices. For example, last year...

Frequent Miler
Don’t panic (yet): Reports indicate that United Travel Bank may no longer trigger airline incidental credits
There’s been a bit of a stir over the past few days about United Travel Bank. Doctor of Credit reports that it no longer works to trigger airline incidental credits for charges as of 2/5/26 based on some reddit and Flyertalk comments. However, with the failure point reportedly being only...

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TSA Scolded Woman For ‘Inappropriate’ Hoodie — She Had Nothing On Underneath
A woman recently went viral after TSA scolded her at an airport checkpoint for wearing an "inappropriate" hoodie—but the real problem was that she had nothing on underneath. TSA rarely enforces dress codes directly, but bulky clothing like hoodies typically must be removed for security screening, leading to an awkward...

The Alviator
AirAsia’s New Gatwick Flight: A Compelling New Europe-Asia Premium Cabin (And A Fifth-Freedom Flight!)
Malaysian low-cost carrier AirAsia has just started selling a flight from Kuala Lumpur to London Gatwick. This interesting…
The post AirAsia’s New Gatwick Flight: A Compelling New Europe-Asia Premium Cabin (And A Fifth-Freedom Flight!) appeared first on The Alviator.
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‘Consult an attorney’: Family books $4,000 Royal Caribbean cruise because it’s their autistic son’s dream vacation. After check-in, the company says their booking was canceled. Now they can’t get their money back
"He has severe autism, he really wanted to go on a cruise with his family."

The Gate with Brian Cohen
259 Brands. 9 Lodging Companies. Interactive List. February 2026.
When you were asked to test your knowledge of hotel brands on Friday, April 21, 2023, a whopping 213 hotel and resort brands were parts of the worldwide portfolios of only nine multinational lodging companies — either through outright ownership or through a partnership — and since then, no fewer...

Frequent Miler
Rakuten: Earn 100x/100% on an Incogni subscription
Rakuten has a potentially interesting offer at the moment for data privacy company Incogni. You can earn 100% cashback or, more valuably, 100x points – transferable to American Express Membership Rewards or Bilt points – which could make it worth subscribing to even if you have zero interest in the...
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Hotel Review: Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Addison/Quorum Drive
February 17, 2026
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Review: Greater Bay Airlines 737 MAX Premium Class (HKG-NRT)
February 17, 2026
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Two passengers fit personal items in Frontier bag size checker. Then a worker steps in: ‘Looks like a scam to me’
February 17, 2026
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Review: Hyatt Centric Kuala Lumpur (Central Location)
February 17, 2026

Frequent Miler
Fine Hotels + Resorts® vs The Edit by Chase Travel℠ | Coffee Break Ep93 | 2-17-26
Fine Hotels + Resorts® and The Edit by Chase Travel℠ are hotel programs offered by American Express and Chase, which offer a similar array of perks. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t significant differences. Greg discusses a recent stay where he used both of these back-to-back. Fine Hotels + Resorts®...

The Alviator
Review: Greater Bay Airlines 737 MAX Premium Class (HKG-NRT)
Greater Bay Airlines very recently introduced a new Premium Class product, which I flew from Hong Kong to Tokyo Narita. Here are my thoughts.
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Frequent Miler
Get a 30% discount when buying Choice points (buy points for 0.72 cpp)
Choice Privileges has launched its latest points sale. This latest deal gives a discount of up to 30% which means you can buy points for as low as 0.72 cents per point. The Deal Buy Choice Privileges points at a discount: 8,000-17,000 points = 25% discount 18,000+ points = 30%...

You Are Travel
Happy Mardi Gras! Happy Lunar New Year! Ramadan Mubarak! – Enjoy This Gift On Me
tl;dr – A rare triptych of holidays happening today. As three big celebratory holidays converge today with the…
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Yale Dean’s Bizarre Defense of American Airlines ‘Beloved’ CEO Backfires—Embarrassingly Wrong On The Facts
A Yale business school dean just penned an extraordinary defense of American Airlines CEO Robert Isom, praising him as "beloved" and "resilient," while blaming Boeing and bad weather for poor profits and operational meltdowns—but literally none of his claims withstand scrutiny. I go line-by-line.

You Are Travel
Iberia and China Southern Strike Codeshare Partnership to Help Make Madrid a Global Hub
tl;dr – This move strengthens each airline’s network. China Southern Airlines and Iberia have entered into a codeshare…
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Capital One Business Travel promo: Get $200 off $600+ hotel booking (targeted)
Capital One is targeting some business cardholders with an offer giving a $200 discount when booking a $600+ hotel stay through Capital One Business Travel. The Deal Get a $200 discount when booking a $600+ hotel stay through Capital One Business Travel with a targeted cardholder promotion. Key Terms Book...

Miles To Memories
United TravelBank Purchases No Longer Triggering Amex Airline Incidental Credit?
The ability to use the American Express Platinum $200 airline incidental credit for United TravelBank purchases appears to have reached its end.
The post United TravelBank Purchases No Longer Triggering Amex Airline Incidental Credit? appeared first on Miles to Memories.

The Gate with Brian Cohen
Save Up to 55% at Select Iberostar Beachfront Resorts With IHG One Rewards
You can enjoy some time relaxing at the beach and spend less money, as you can save up to 55% at select Iberostar Beachfront Resorts through October 2027 with IHG One Rewards at 26 participating resort properties in the United States, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Brazil, and Aruba between Sunday,...

Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Passengers On Flight From Tokyo to Frankfurt Face One Of The Longest Ever ‘Flights to Nowhere’ in 14-Hour Endurance Marathon
Passengers on an ANA Airlines flight from Tokyo to Frankfurt on Tuesday faced one of the longest ever ‘flights to nowhere’ when their Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner experienced a maintenance issue as it was flying at over 34,000 feet above the Arctic Ocean. What followed was an endurance marathon as the...

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Review: Hyatt Centric Kuala Lumpur (Central Location)
I spent my final night in Kuala Lumpur at the Hyatt Centric City Centre, a reasonably-priced, centrally-located Hyatt hotel within easy walking distance of the Petronas Towers and Bukit Bintang. Hyatt Centric City Centre Kuala Lumpur Review If you’re a Hyatt loyalist on a budget, this hotel is for you....

The Bulkhead Seat
Weak Promo: Marriott Bonvoy® Week is Back at Starbucks Through February 22nd
In June 2024, I first wrote about a new partnership between Starbucks and Marriott…
The post Weak Promo: Marriott Bonvoy® Week is Back at Starbucks Through February 22nd appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

View from the Wing
Thousands of American Airlines Employees Blamed New Uniforms for Rashes—10 Years Later, Courts May Toss Their Case
Ten years after American Airlines introduced uniforms blamed for rashes and reactions, employees are still fighting in court—but judges remain skeptical, dismissing expert testimony as speculation rather than science.

You Are Travel
Hilton Planning to Launch Yet Two More Brands, Including a Student-Housing Concept – Are We Fatigued Yet?
tl;dr – The other sounds like a soft brand. Recently, a reader by the name of Christian left…
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Earn 2,000 bonus ALL Rewards points with an Accor+ Explorer membership
A friendly reminder that the bonus points offer for purchasing an Accor+ Explorer membership comes to a close at the end of day on December 31. The 2,000 bonus points offer: Receive 2,000 Bonus ALL Rewards Points when you purchase an Accor+ Explorer membership. Offer valid to Mar 13, 26...





































