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70 Marriott elite nights for $1,118 in annual fees: Should I do it?
After wrapping up Lifetime Platinum status in the Marriott Bonvoy program a couple of years ago, I thought that would be the end of my attempts to proactively earn elite status with Marriott. I currently earn 30 elite night credits each year via a couple of Marriott credit cards. Titanium...

The Gate with Brian Cohen
Delayed 10 Hour Flight. 2 Fewer Lavatories. A Cup of Water For Breakfast. Guess Which Airline.
I was a passenger aboard an airplane for a 10 hour flight that departed at least one hour and 39 minutes late. The airplane had 2 fewer lavatories than what was shown on the seat map. All passengers in the economy class cabin were served a single cup of water...

View from the Wing
United Airlines Is Handing Out Silver Elite Status—Breaks Precedent In Loyalty Strategy
United Airlines is quietly giving away Silver elite status—a dramatic shift from traditional airline loyalty strategy—by pairing it directly with targeted credit card offers, signaling a bold new approach that could change how frequent flyer perks are earned industry-wide.

One Mile at a Time
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Status Match Offer: Gold The Easy Way
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club has an ongoing status match offer, and I’d like to cover the details in this post. In particular, there’s a special limited time status match offer for those with British Airways Club status, which is even more lucrative than usual.

The Points of Life
Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island: You Call This Luxury?
I’m still waiting to be blown away by a Ritz-Carlton. My first RItz experience was in Kazakhstan (see This Is Kazakhstan?). My second was in Tenerife (see We’ll Make It Better, The Second Time Around). Both were good, but fell short of that epic luxury experience that one would expect...

View from the Wing
The FAA Didn’t Suddenly Close El Paso’s Airport Because Of Cartels—It Was Reckless Flying By U.S. Military Drones
The FAA's abrupt shutdown of El Paso airport wasn't triggered by cartel drones, as officials initially implied—it was a drastic move to stop dangerous, uncontrolled drone operations by the U.S. military that endangered commercial flights.

Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Three United Airlines Flight Attendants Seriously Injured After Air Traffic Control Failed To Alert Pilots Of Turbulence
Three United Airlines flight attendants on a flight from Los Angeles to Newark were seriously injured when their Boeing 777-200 experienced “a sudden drop” when it hit a pocket of turbulence, throwing the crew members, as well as several passengers, and an unsecured baby into the ceiling. On Wednesday, the...

Frequent Miler
One way flights to Europe less than $200 from east coast, less than $250 from west coast
There are currently some great airfare deals available to Europe from both the east and west coast. From the east coast, you can get one ways for less than $200; that’s also possible from the west coast in limited cases, but more common are flights for less than $250. The...

Frequent Miler
Bilt cards being frozen, 5x not being honored. Bilt’s response: Pound sand, it’s TPG’s fault
The new Bilt 2.0 cards – Bilt Blue, Bilt Obsidian, and Bilt Palladium – went live on Saturday February 7. Bilt promised that this would be a seamless transition, but in addition to the myriad of other issues that have made the transition seem less, there’s now a brand new...

Frequent Miler
World Cup tickets for Capital One Venture X cardholders on sale at noon Eastern
Starting today at 12:00 Eastern, Capital One Venture X cardmembers will have the opportunity to buy FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets for matches in U.S. host cities. This is not a lottery; it will be an opportunity to purchase tickets for these matches, likely at market price. Only the top...

Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur At KL Midtown
The Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur at KL Midtown is a nice new hotel with excellent amenities and a superb Regency Club, though the location may be off-putting for tourists and visitors to KL. Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur At KL Midtown Review This hotel, opened in August 2025 and designed by...

The Bulkhead Seat
American Airlines CEO Tells Employees to Stay Confident After Union No-Confidence Vote
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom is attempting to steady the airline’s workforce after flight…
The post American Airlines CEO Tells Employees to Stay Confident After Union No-Confidence Vote appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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{Tech} for Travel
HONOR Magic8 Pro review: Big camera, bigger performance
HONOR Magic8 Pro review: HONOR is on a roll with the perfect balance of solid hardware and software that makes AI accessible to everyone.
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View from the Wing
LaGuardia’s New José Andrés Capital One Landing Opens Next Week—And It’s America’s Best Airport Restaurant
Capital One Landing New York LaGuardia opens next week, and it instantly becomes the best airport dining experience in America. With dazzling design, runway and skyline views, and dishes you'd expect from a Michelin-starred restaurant, this new space makes airport lounges seem second-rate.

From The Tray Table
Inside New York’s first Capital One Landing at LaGuardia Airport
With the opening of the hotly anticipated new Capital One Landing at LaGuardia Airport (LGA), the issuer is…
The post Inside New York’s first Capital One Landing at LaGuardia Airport appeared first on From the Tray Table.

Frequent Miler
(50% off) CardPointers: Automatically enroll offers to all of your cards
Update 2/12/26: To celebrate their 7th birthday, CardPointers is offering a 50% discount on both the annual and lifetime memberships. This pricing was only due to be available today, but we’ve been able to get a Frequent Miler exclusive that extends the sale through Sunday February 15. ~ CardPointers is...

One Mile at a Time
Southwest Airlines Plans Free Starlink Wi-Fi, With Fast Rollout
Airlines are investing a lot of money in inflight connectivity nowadays, with Starlink Wi-Fi being the most popular new service. Along those lines, Southwest Airlines has just made an exciting announcement, which passengers will no doubt be happy about.

View from the Wing
“He Sounds Nervous”: American Airlines CEO Robert Isom Responds To Union Revolt—Here’s His Turnaround Plan
After American Airlines flight attendants called for CEO Robert Isom's removal—and pilots demanded accountability for lagging financial results—Isom recorded a video response promising improvements in operations, profitability, and customer experience. But insiders say he "sounds nervous," raising doubts about whether the airline's turnaround plan is strong enough to quell the...

Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Boeing Says Goodbye To It’s Last 787-8 Dreamliner Test Airplane After More Than 16 Years In Service
Boeing has just waved goodbye to its last 787-8 Dreamliner test aircraft after more than 16 years in service. During its life, the airplane was pushed well beyond the limits any normal 787 will encounter, helping to establish the performance, safety, and maintenance standards for the popular widebody aircraft. Known...

Eye of the Flyer
7 Surprises to Make Your Valentine’s Weekend Travel Even More Special
Ah, love is in the air. Maybe you be will be, too — traveling to a romantic destination this weekend to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Let’s assume you have hotels and transportation booked. (If not, burn some of those points or use a hotel credit card’s free night, if any awards...

Live and Let’s Fly
Frontier Airlines Delays Schedule, Returns Aircraft, And Cuts Routes. Is It Really Growing?
We recently noted something strange: Frontier stopped selling flights beyond April 13, 2026, and Kyle asked the obvious question, why would an airline delay publishing its schedule for that long? Now we have the answer, and it is not pretty, even though Frontier Airlines insists it will continue to grow....

Economy Class & Beyond
Air Canda move to order the Airbus A350-1000
It appears that Air Canada has decided on the future of its high-capacity long-haul fleet and has selected the Airbus A350-1000. Air Canada has signed for eight Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, with purchase options for a further eight aircraft. Deliveries of the new aircraft are scheduled to begin in the second...

You Are Travel
Marriott CEO Hints That a Rwanda Gorilla Trek Property Might Be Coming
tl;dr – He also tipped a new project about yet another safari property in Africa. Marriott CEO Anthony…
The post Marriott CEO Hints That a Rwanda Gorilla Trek Property Might Be Coming appeared first on You Are Travel.

Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Air Canada Chooses Airbus Over Boeing For Long-Haul Fleet Expansion With New Order For A350-1000s
Air Canada has rejected Boeing-made planes in its latest widebody fleet expansion, instead sealing a deal with rival European manufacturer Airbus for up to 16 of its flagship A350-1000 twin-engined jets. The deal, announced on Wednesday, is for a firm commitment for eight A350-1000s with options for eight more. Deliveries...

Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Under Pressure American Airlines CEO Robert Isom Tells Staff That Everything Will Be Alright In New Video Message
Robert Isom, the chief executive of American Airlines, whose flight attendants issued a vote of no confidence against him earlier this week, has recorded a new video message to staffers, reassuring them that they should be excited and confident about the carrier’s future. A transcript of the video, first obtained...

Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Embattled Budget Carrier Spirit Airlines Recalling 500 Furloughed Flight Attendants After Months of Cancellations
Beleaguered budget carrier Spirit Airlines is recalling nearly a third of involuntarily furloughed flight attendants because the airline has faced months of operational woes, including mass cancellations and delays, caused by staffing shortages. On Wednesday, the Florida-based low-cost carrier, headquartered in the Miami Metropolitan area, said it would be sending...

Frequent Miler
The Edit vs Amex: My experience at Pendry Chicago (and a point mystery)
Recently, my wife and I spent three nights at the Pendry Chicago hotel. I had booked the first two nights through The Edit by Chase Travel℠ and the third night through Amex’s Fine Hotels + Resorts® (FHR). Despite the fact that these luxury hotel programs offer very similar benefits, I...


































