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Significant Changes to United Airlines MileagePlus Program Effective As of April 2 2026
You may have already learned about the significant changes to the United Airlines MileagePlus membership program which will become effective as of Thursday, April 2, 2026 at midnight Central Daylight Time — so here is one last reminder of the details.
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Flight Attendant Served Fake Sparkling Wine In First Class — And Claimed It Was American Airlines Policy
A passenger ordered sparkling wine in first class and says the flight attendant served fake bubbles instead. When the real thing ran out, she was reportedly given chardonnay mixed with sparkling water — and told this was American Airlines policy.

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Air Canada CEO Is Out For Recording Crash Video In English — It Makes Canada Look Ridiculous, But The Logic Is Real
Air Canada’s CEO is stepping down after recording an English-only video statement about a fatal crash, which makes Canada look more ridiculous than serious. But there is an internal logic to it. Once you put the airline’s special language obligations, Quebec politics, and the government’s leverage over Air Canada in...

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Blacklane Fail: Driver Forgets Promised Car Seat, I Get Charged $190 Anyway
You’d think that a chauffeur service that promises to ”upgrade your travels” and that offers ”effortless travel at your fingertips” would do a little better than this. To Blacklane’s credit, I’m impressed by the service recovery, but only after I reached out.

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Most Miles And Points Valuations Are Wrong — Why All The Published Numbers Are Too High
Most miles and points valuations start from the same flawed premise: they measure how much travel a point can buy, then treat that number as if it were cash value. That massively overstates what points are actually worth, because points are less flexible than cash, carry devaluation risk, usually are...

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Earn $100 back on $330+ Virgin Atlantic booking via Capital One Shopping (targeted)
Capital One Shopping continues with its habit of targeting some customers with incredibly generous rewards at select retailers and services. For example, some users have been targeted with an offer giving $100 back when spending only $330 with Virgin Atlantic. The Deal Earn $100 cashback from Capital One Shopping when...

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Save Up to 35% In India and Nepal With Radisson Rewards — Plus…
You can save up to 35% on room rates at participating hotel and resort properties in India and Nepal with Radisson Rewards between Friday, May 1, 2026 and Tuesday, June 30, 2026, with rates as low as $37.89 per night...
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Alaska airfare sale: Save 30% on flights to Hawaii, Florida, & east coast cities with promo code FLY30
Alaska Airlines is running a two day airfare sale, giving 30% off flights to Hawaii, Florida, and east coast cities when using promo code FLY30. You’ll have to be fairly quick though as this sale ends on April 1. The Deal Save 30% on Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines flights...
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One App, One System: Will Alaska and Hawaiian Finally Fix the Travel Experience?
If you’ve flown recently, you probably know this feeling: you open your app at the airport and you see your confirmation in the Alaska app… but in smaller text it says “operated by Hawaiian.” The Alaska logo is front and center, but now you’re wondering—am I checking in at Terminal...

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Air India Will Start Weighing Flight Attendants — Overweight Crew Will Be Pulled From Flights Without Pay
Air India will begin weighing flight attendants under a new health and fitness policy starting May 1, with overweight crew removed from duty and, in some cases, taken off payroll until they clear medical review. The airline says the BMI-based crackdown is about safety and fitness, but it also comes...

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Ryanair Says its Going to Stop Trolling Passengers and Celebrities On Social Media
Europe’s biggest but most loathed low-cost airline, Ryanair, has promised to stop trolling passengers and celebrities on social media, with the Dublin-based carrier saying that after “careful consideration,” it had decided to shift its “communication style and tone of voice.” The timing of the announcement has not, however, been lost...

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Uber buying Blacklane; acquisition expected to close by the end of the year
Uber announced yesterday that it’s acquiring Blacklane, with the deal set to close by the end of 2026 pending regulatory approval. It’s not clear yet if Blacklane will be rolled into Uber’s upcoming (and currently waitlisted) Uber Elite branding, or if it’ll be maintained as its own standalone brand. This...

Economy Class & Beyond
ITA Airways joins Star Alliance
In a move surprising exactly no one, ITA Airways has formally joined Star Alliance. ITA Airways marked its entry into the Alliance during a ceremony held at the Piazza di Spagna Lounge, Rome Fiumicino Airport Terminal 3. The ceremony was presided over by ITA Airways Chief Executive Officer and General...

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Ask Us Anything Live: Wednesday, April 8 at 9pm ET
Every month, the Frequent Miler team takes your questions live on YouTube. View on YouTube here We normally hold Ask Us Anything at 9pm on the first Wednesday of the month. However, due to a couple of team members not being available on April 1, we’re rescheduling it for the...

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Inside United Airlines’ New 787-9 Elevated With Polaris Studio And 99 Premium Seats
As part of United Airlines’ media event in Los Angeles, I had the opportunity to step onboard its new Boeing 787-9 with the “Elevated” interior and walk through every cabin. I took photos of every seat and every angle, and now present a full tour of United’s most premium aircraft...

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Marriott Bonvoy: Earn 6,000 bonus points at The Sheraton Berlin Grand Hotel Esplanade (Mar 31 Bonus Offer Highlight)
Today's bonus offer highlight is a good one for anyone heading to Berlin this spring where you can earn extra Bonvoy points at The Sheraton Berlin Grand Hotel Esplanade. Check out all of the new bonuses added today:

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The FAA Has Banned the Famous Parallel Landing Approach at San Francisco International Airport, Warns of Flight Delays
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has confirmed that it has just banned pilots from performing an iconic parallel landing approach at San Francisco International Airport in which two aircraft come into land side-by-side on the airport’s parallel runways. Until a couple of days ago, it was a common sight to...

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New Report Says AAdvantage Is Worth 4X More Than American Airlines — Airlines Are Really Credit Cards With Wings
A new report values American Airlines’ AAdvantage program at roughly four times the airline’s own stock market value, a stark reminder that the real economics of major carriers no longer sit mainly in selling seats. The most profitable part of the business is increasingly the loyalty machine — using aspirational...

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Aer Lingus Amex Offer: Spend $1,250 & get $250 back
If you’re planning a trip to Ireland, or will be booking award flights using Aer Lingus Avios, there’s a targeted Aer Lingus Amex Offer that could save you $250. The Deal Spend $1,250+ in one or more transactions with Aer Lingus & get $250 back as a statement credit with...










































