Frequent Miler
Domes Noruz Chania, Crete hotel review (Marriott & Fine Hotels + Resorts® property)
My wife and I just spent the last eight nights on vacation in Crete, a Greek island in the Mediterranean Sea. We spent the first five nights at the adults-only Domes Noruz Chania which is part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection that we booked through Amex’s Fine Hotels + Resorts® (FHR)...
The Bulkhead Seat
Gone But Not Forgotten: The Rise and Fall of America’s Lost Airlines
Spirit Airlines going out of business has taken over almost all travel news this…
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View from the Wing
JetBlue Pounces After Spirit Shutdown — Planes And Crews Head Straight For The Airline’s Home Base
Spirit Airlines’ shutdown was supposed to leave a hole in the market. JetBlue is already treating it like an opening — shifting planes, crews and new flights into Spirit’s Fort Lauderdale home base while cutting flying elsewhere.
View from the Wing
Delta Air Lines Meltdown — Hundreds Of Flights Canceled While Rivals Run Fine Amid Internal “Crew Restrictions”
Delta Air Lines has canceled hundreds of flights while American, United and Southwest are barely canceling at all. Weather does not explain it. A tech outage does not explain it. And sickout rumors do not hold up — leaving internal Delta “crew restrictions” as the clearest clue to a meltdown...
View from the Wing
Chinese Planespotter Arrested For Photographing America’s Doomsday Plane
A 21-year-old Chinese planespotter and aeronautical engineering student was arrested after photographing the E-4B “Doomsday Plane” and other military aircraft near Offutt Air Force Base, even though there is no espionage charge and no allegation that he trespassed.
View from the Wing
Listen: Final Spirit Airlines Flight Asked Tower, “Are We The Last One?” — Then Said Goodbye
The final Spirit Airlines commercial flight to land asked DFW Tower whether any other Spirit flights were coming in behind it. When the answer came back that they might be the last one, the crew signed off with grace — “it was a pleasure working with you guys” — a...
One Mile at a Time
Delta Mysteriously Canceling Hundreds Of Flights Due To “Crew Restrictions”
Despite generally good weather around the country, Delta canceled nearly as many flights today as Spirit did… and Spirit didn’t fly. I don’t know what’s going on, but Delta is unarguably losing its edge when it comes to operational reliability.
View from the Wing
United CEO Keeps Predicting Higher Airfares — Empty Seats Keep Proving Him Wrong
United CEO Scott Kirby keeps insisting airfares should rise, and that airlines are too timid to charge what passengers will pay. But after years of predictions that have not panned out, the flaw in his theory is simple: airlines hate empty seats, and supply and demand still set fares no...
Economondo
Flying Mysterious Turkmenistan Airlines on a Rare Boeing 777-200LR: London Gatwick to Ashgabat
Join me as I fly on Turkmenistan's state owned flag carrier on a flight from London to Ashgabat
Your Mileage May Vary
Virgin Atlantic Passenger’s “Culinary Journey of Hell”
One passenger’s complaint about an in-flight meal turned into what might be the funniest airline letter ever. We’ve written about complaint letters in the past: The complaining business class passenger…
One Mile at a Time
China Eastern A350 Repeatedly Rams Jet Bridge With Engine & Wing: HUH?!?
This has to be one of the most unusual airport accidents we’ve seen in a long time. You’d assume this is an AI video, or something, because of how strange it is, but it’s confirmed to be real.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
British Airways Will Pay Pilots $100,000 a Year Just to Taxi Planes On the Ground Around Chicago O’Hare
British Airways has a rather interesting job offer for pilots who could earn up to $100,000 a year just to drive, or taxi in aviation speak, one of its airplanes a couple of kilometers on the ground at Chicago O’Hare a few times a day. No, really, there’s no flying...
Points With a Crew
Chase Ink Business Preferred® vs. Chase Ink Business Unlimited® – $750 or 90,000 points
The Chase Ink Preferred and Chase Ink Unlimited are two of Chase's business credit cards and they can both be great options to boost your Ultimate Rewards points balance. Deciding which one is best can depend on ...
International Stories
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Turismo global em 2025 bate recorde e cresce acima da economia mundial
O turismo global em 2025 alcançou o melhor resultado de sua história recente e consolidou o setor como um dos motores da economia mundial. Segundo dados do WTTC, em parceria com Chase Travel, a atividade turística superou os impactos da pandemia e liderou o crescimento global. O relatório mais recente...
Brazil
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Brasileiros trocam hotéis por chalés e impulsionam turismo de natureza
A nova tendência entre os brasileiros é trocar hotéis por chalés e focar a atenção no turismo de natureza. Segundo dados da plataforma Booking, os viajantes estão buscando experiências mais autênticas e com propósito. O modelo tradicional de hotel, com quartos iguais, vem perdendo espaço. Hoje, o turista quer privacidade,...
Brazil
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Alerta de passagens PPV! Trechos internacionais a partir de 18.600 pontos + taxas
A edição do alerta de passagens PPV deste domingo está no ar! Trouxemos 12 sugestões de trechos internacionais para você resgatar gastando a partir de 18.600 pontos + taxas. Confira os detalhes a seguir e aproveite. Trechos internacionais Nessa tabela, mesclamos algumas emissões dos três programas de companhias aéreas nacionais...
Brazil
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Air China aumenta voos entre São Paulo e Pequim – Veja os novos horários
A Air China anunciou a ampliação de seus voos na rota transcontinental que conecta São Paulo e Pequim, com escala em Madri. Entre 8 de julho e 24 de outubro, a companhia passará a operar quatro frequências semanais no trajeto, aumentando a oferta de assentos e o fluxo de cargas...
Brazil
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Hotéis com diárias a partir de R$ 118 em Belo Horizonte, Goiânia e Campo Grande
Selecionamos hotéis da Accor em Belo Horizonte, Campo Grande e Goiânia com diárias a partir de R$ 118. Ideais para quem busca conforto e economia em uma só escolha. Veja as opções e aproveite! Sugestão de hotéis Accor Aqui você encontra as sugestões de hotéis Accor disponíveis em Belo Horizonte,...
Brazil
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Azul retoma voos de Belo Horizonte para Lençóis na Chapada Diamantina
A Azul retoma voos de Belo Horizonte para Lençóis, na Chapada Diamantina, reforçando a conectividade aérea para um dos destinos de ecoturismo mais procurados do Brasil. A nova operação amplia as opções de viagem para turistas e passageiros em conexão, especialmente a partir do hub da companhia no Aeroporto de...
Brazil
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É grátis! Mirante com vista privilegiada para o Coliseu é reinaugurado em Roma
Após 13 anos fechado para reformas e obras de infraestrutura, o mirante Belvedere Cederna foi reinaugurado em Roma. Localizado na Via dei Fori Imperiali, o espaço oferece acesso gratuito e uma vista privilegiada para o Coliseu e o Fórum Romano.  Roma, na Itália, acaba de presentear seus visitantes com a...
Germany
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Air Canada Aeroplan entwertet Meilentabelle
Mit Juni 2026 wird Air Canada Aeroplan härter in die Meilentabelle eingreifen. Bis auf ein paar Ausnahmen wird…
Brazil
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Parque Villa Lobos traz atração noturna e imersiva para São Paulo
O Parque Villa-Lobos, em São Paulo, recebe a partir de 14 de maio o projeto Brilha Sonhos, uma experiência imersiva noturna com mais de 20 mil metros quadrados. A atração conta com 17 espaços interativos, incluindo florestas iluminadas, instalações de laser e performances ao vivo com malabaristas e coristas. O...
Brazil
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NuBank lança Vantagens Nu com promoções, descontos e cashbacks
O Nubank lançou o Vantagens Nu, uma nova área dentro do aplicativo que reúne cupons, cashback e recompensas para os clientes. A iniciativa estreia com promoções exclusivas, incluindo desconto em parceria com a Shopee para a campanha 5.5 e reforça a estratégia do banco de ampliar benefícios e o poder...
Brazil
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LATAM volta a ter voos para Zona da Mata em Minas Gerais
A reinauguração dos voos da LATAM no Aeroporto da Zona da Mata marca a retomada da conectividade aérea da região de Juiz de Fora com o principal hub do país, o Aeroporto Internacional de Guarulhos, em São Paulo. Com operações diárias desde o último 1º de maio, a nova rota...
Brazil
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Estátua! Semana do Milheiro – 27 de abril a 03 de maio
Em um domingão que você ainda está cheio de ressaca e com waka waka tocando lá no fundo da sua cabeça, estamos de volta para mais uma edição da Semana do Milheiro. E dessa vez com uma sequência de dias bem movimentados com direito a muitas novidades e movimentações no...
Germany
PointsMag
Lufthansa startet Stopover-Programm für Reisende mit Zwischenstopp in München
Nicht nur bei ausländischen Touristen ist München aufgrund der lebendigen Tradition sowie der vielfältigen Kultur- und Freizeitmöglichkeiten beliebt;…
France
The Travelers Club
Spirit Airlines cesse officiellement ses opérations
Cette fois, il n’y a pas eu de sursis. Après plusieurs mois d’incertitude, Spirit Airlines a cessé ses opérations, faute de liquidités et après l’échec d’un plan de sauvetage. Une disparition brutale dans sa forme, mais qui, sur le fond, s’inscrit dans une trajectoire déjà largement tracée. Car au-delà de...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Últimos dias! Assine o Clube Smiles 2.000 e receba 22.000 milhas na hora
Pensando em assinar o Clube 2.000? Esses são os últimos dias para participar da atual oferta da Smiles, em que oferece aos novos assinantes 22.000 milhas na hora da adesão. A campanha é válida até as 10h do dia 4 de maio e você confere os detalhes a seguir. Promoção...
Japan
Riku Miley
2026年5月期間限定クレジットカードオファー
紹介リンク募集記事はコミュニティでしています。ぜひコミュニティに参加ください Amex Blue Business Plus 年会費：無料 普段のボーナス：なし 期間限定ボーナス：15,000 ポイント ミニマムスぺンド：最初の3か月で3,000ドル 陸の一言： 年会費無料でAmexポイントのMRポイントを貯めることができ、さらに提携エアラインにトランスファーもできます！ そして買い物全てのカテゴリーで２％貯まるという何とも優秀なクレジットカード。私の財布にはいつもこのクレジットカードが入っています。ビジネスクレジットカードですが誰でも実に簡単に作れます！ 年会費無料で2％貯まりトランスファーできるクレジットカードはこれだけなのでMRポイントを貯める人なら絶対持っているべきクレジットカードです。 普段の買い物でお得なAmexクレジットカードの組み合わせでもBusiness Blue Plusは必須アイテムです！ AmexクレジットカードとRakutenポータルを併用するとかなりMRポイントが貯まります！MRポイント貯めている人は必ず登録しましょう！ Blue Business Plusの魅力↓ 年会費無料 MRポイントが貯まる 2％貯まる MRポイントを提携エアラインにトランスファーできる 5/24にカウントされない Amex Blue Business Plusレビュー Amex Blue Business Plus紹介リンク（ブログ読者さん）    Amex Green 年会費：150ドル 普段のボーナス：30,000ポイント 期間限定ボーナス：40,000ポイント ミニマムスぺンド：6か月で3,000ドル 陸の一言： 日本でSuicaで支払いする予定の人は作りましょう！ ミニマムスぺンドの期間が普段の3か月じゃなく、その倍の6か月！ AmexクレジットカードとRakutenポータルを併用するとかなりMRポイントが貯まります！MRポイント貯めている人は必ず登録しましょう！2年目以降にGold、さらにPlatinumとアップグレードしてボーナスが狙える点も👍GoldやPlatinumに比べるとポップアップが出る可能性が低いので作りやすいです。我が家はPersonal Greenを1年キープした後に、アップグレードしてPersonal Goldにしました。もちろんアップグレードボーナスもらえました！ 日本でSUICAアプリに直接クレジットカードを登録してチャージをするとトラベル扱いとなるので、常にx3貯めれるというのがこのPersonal Greenの魅力。日本への本帰国（一時帰国にもかなり使える）の前にはお勧めのクレジットカードです。 Personal...
Brazil
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Tem vídeo novo no YouTube: Conhecendo o Parque Ecológico do Cortado — vale a pena ir?
Tem vídeo novo do Pontos Pra Voar no YouTube! No vídeo de hoje, nosso editor Welerson Silva conta como explorar o Parque Ecológico do Cortado, em Taguatinga (DF). Confira todos os detalhes e se vale a pena ir na sequência. Conhecendo o Parque Ecológico do Cortado — vale a pena...
Korea
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ANA NRT-ORD B777-300ER (NH12) “The Suite” First Class Review 2026
2018, 2022, 2025년에 이어서 네번째 미주-일본구간 ANA 일등석을 탑승했습니다.  이번에는 2주간의 여행을 마치고 미국으로 돌아오는 일본 Narita 공항 출발 비행이였는데, 운이 좋았는지 그동안 타보지 못했던 ANA 777-300ER 신기재 일등석을 타고 왔습니다. 일명, "The Suite"이라고 하지요? 일등석 캐빈 총 8자리중 다섯명이 탑승하고 오게 되었는데요. 호흡이 잘 맞았던 담당 승무원의 서비스도 상당한 기억으로 남을듯...
Brazil
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Esfera oferece até 19 pontos por real gasto em parceiros selecionados
Vai comprar um presente para sua mãe? A Esfera está com ofertas em diversas lojas parceiras, em que é possível ganhar até 19 pontos por real gasto. Abaixo, confira os principais detalhes e aproveite. Promoções Esfera Confira na tabela abaixo as promoções em destaque na Esfera: Grupo de promoções do...
Brazil
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Ainda dá tempo! Ganhe até 15 pontos por real na Casas Bahia com o Azul Fidelidade
Precisando fazer umas comprinhas? Ainda dá tempo de participar da promoção do Azul Fidelidade, que oferece aos seus clientes até 15 pontos por real gasto em compras de produtos vendidos e entregues pela loja. Vamos aos detalhes! Azul Fidelidade e Casas Bahia O acúmulo turbinado de milhas está estruturado da seguinte...
Brazil
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Pré-venda de ingressos para show do Ed Sheeran com Santander
A pré-venda Santander para o show de Ed Sheeran no Brasil já tem datas definidas e promete grande procura entre fãs e clientes do banco. A apresentação acontece em São Paulo, no Allianz Parque, e os ingressos serão liberados em etapas exclusivas antes da venda geral. O cantor britânico confirmou...
Brazil
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Spirit Airlines cancela todos os voos e falência da companhia avança nos EUA
Má notícia para a aviação. A falência da Spirit Airlines ganhou novo capítulo após a companhia de baixo custo anunciar o cancelamento de todos os seus voos a partir deste sábado, 2 de maio de 2026. A decisão foi tomada após uma reunião realizada na sexta-feira para tentar salvar a...
Brazil
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Produtos que bombaram na semana nos nossos grupos!
As promoções seguem a todo vapor nos nossos grupos! Confira os produtos mais vendidos da semana na Amazon e no Mercado Livre e veja o que está em alta. Confira as lista a seguir. Amazon Confira os produtos mais vendidos da Amazon: Mercado Livre Confira os produtos mais vendidos do...
Brazil
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Alerta de passagens PPV! Resgate trechos nacionais a partir de 3.122 milhas + taxas
A edição do Alerta de Passagens PPV deste sábado está no ar! Como de costume, trouxemos 12 sugestões de trechos nacionais para você resgatar a partir de 3.122 milhas + taxas para viajar nos próximos meses. Confira as disponibilidades a seguir e aproveite. Passagens nacionais Nessa tabela, mesclamos algumas emissões...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
First Time Dining at Junior’s Restaurant & Bakery. In Las Vegas. I Am From Brooklyn. I Am Ashamed.
My first time dining at Junior’s Restaurant & Bakery was recently in Las Vegas. I was born and raised in Brooklyn. I am ashamed that I had not tried Junior’s sooner — and at the original location in Brooklyn, no less. One reason why I had not dined at Junior’s Restaurant...
The Bulkhead Seat
United Boeing 767 Overturns Truck on NJ Turnpike and Strikes Pole on Approach to Newark
A United Airlines Boeing 767 was involved in a highly unusual incident this afternoon…

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Yikes: United Boeing 767 Strikes Truck & Light Pole On Newark Approach
When youre driving on the highway, you dont generally expect that youre at risk of being hit by a commercial aircraft. Yet thats exactly what happened today
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
United Airlines Clips Truck Outside Airport Perimeter While Landing at Newark, Upending Vehicle in Bizarre Accident
A United Airlines Boeing 767 clipped a bakery truck and a lampost outside the perimeter of Newark International Airport on Sunday afternoon, upending the vehicle and sending the delivery driver to the hospital in a bizarre and highly unusual accident that has drawn attention from the Federal Aviation Administration. The...
View from the Wing
United 767 Hits Bakery Truck On Newark Approach — Wheel Smashes Driver’s Window Near NJ Turnpike
A United Airlines Boeing 767 landed safely at Newark after striking a light pole on approach — but video and news reports suggest the incident was worse than first disclosed. The aircraft also appears to have hit a bakery truck on the New Jersey Turnpike, with its wheel smashing into...
Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – Spirit Airbus A320 climbing out of Chicago O’Hare
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Spirit Airbus A320 climbing out of Chicago O’Hare International in late March, as it headed off to its next destination. As we are all aware, Spirit Airlines began an orderly wind-down of...
View from the Wing
Delta Cancels Hundreds Of Flights — Executives Say The Problem Could Last All Summer
Delta has canceled hundreds of flights while rivals kept running normally, and the airline’s own executives have already warned that the underlying reliability problem will take time to fix. Delta is blaming weather, but the deeper issue appears to be crew recovery and pilot scheduling — meltdowns can be expected...
Miles To Memories
(Trojan Horse) Best Ever 2.5x Points Boost at Select The Edit Hotels
Chase has launched a limited time promotion for Sapphire Reserve cardholders that gets you more value for your points when booking select properties.
Points With a Crew
Should Children Be Allowed To Sit In Business Or First Class?
It's the flip side of the "should children be banned from airplanes?' argument - should there be an age limit on flying premium cabins?
View from the Wing
Pilots Shut Off Both Engines Before China Eastern 737 Crash — China Cites “National Security” To Withhold Report
China Eastern Flight MU5735 did not simply fall out of the sky. NTSB recorder data shows pilots shut off both engines before the Boeing 737 plunged from cruise, killing all 132 people aboard — and four years later, China still refuses to release the crash report, citing “national security” and...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Sometimes Stupid Little Things Can Make My Day — Such as What Happened to Me at the Fuel Station
The fuel tank of the vehicle that I was driving was getting closer to empty; so I thought I would I would fill up the tank with gasoline; and after taking care of other business, I head on over to the fuel station and notice that the price of gasoline...
One Mile at a Time
9 Reasons To Apply For The IHG Premier Credit Card With Up To 185K Points
Link: Learn more about the IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card
View from the Wing
Passenger Gives Birth On ITA Airways Flight To Rome — Airline’s First Baby Born Onboard [Roundup]
A seven-months-pregnant passenger unexpectedly gave birth on ITA Airways flight 855 from Dakar to Rome, the airline’s first baby born onboard. Also: a New Orleans traveler holds up TSA with more than a dozen bottles of seasoning, Robinhood admits its new platinum card is too coupon-y, and passengers keep finding...
Miles To Memories
Grab ‘n Go – My Favorite Cheap (or Free!) Travel Items
While we often strive for fancy holiday experiences, not everything we bring has to be. These are the cheap travel items I rely on most.
View from the Wing
IHG Premier Card Hits 185,000 Points — Worth Getting For The Bonus, Keeping For The Free Night
The IHG Premier Card has a limited-time offer worth up to 185,000 points, which is more than I’ve seen before on this $99 hotel card. The upfront bonus is the reason to get it now, but the annual free night, fourth-night-free award benefit, Platinum status, and 4th night free on...
Live and Let’s Fly
Rant: Saving Spirit Was Cheap, Letting It Fail, Expensive
In a move that will effect travelers throughout the US, Caribbean, and Central America, Spirit shut down and everyone (else) was wrong about it. Crack those knuckles, keyboard warriors, I’m ready. Spirit Was Essential Spirit was so essential to protecting competition and keeping pricing in check that the JetBlue-Spirit merger...
View from the Wing
Limited-Time Best AAdvantage Business Card Bonus: 75,000 Miles and $0 Annual Fee For 12 Months
Citi brought back the best-ever welcome offer on its AAdvantage Business card: 75,000 American Airlines miles after $5,000 spend in 5 months, with the $99 annual fee waived for the first year. The headline bonus is great on its own, but the real edge for frequent American flyers is what...
Economy Class & Beyond
Qatar Airways strengthens regional operations
Qatar Airways is working on its regional operations and strengthening its network, with the reintroduction of services in the Middle East. Over the past week, the airline has added the following back to its network: Dubai (commenced 23rd April) Sharjah (commenced 23rd April) Damascus (commenced 1st May) Bahrain (commenced 1st...
Points With a Crew
The 13 Rudest Things You Can Do While Boarding A Plane
If you want to be a pro traveler, there are a few common behaviors you should avoid, like crowding the gate, taking more bin space than you should, and ...
Live and Let’s Fly
Viking Owns The Brand. AmaWaterways Owns The Product.
Viking and river cruises are one and the same to many Americans, but AmaWaterways is the brand you may not have heard about but should know. Viking Owns The Brand. AmaWaterways Owns The Product. Viking became a household name by sponsoring Masterpiece Theater, Downton Abbey, and various educational programs both...
One Mile at a Time
NTSB Leak: China Eastern 737 Crashed After Both Engines Were Shut Off Inflight
In March 2022, a China Eastern Boeing 737 operating a domestic flight in China crashed shortly before starting its descent, killing all 132 people onboard. This was an unfathomable accident, as the plane suddenly entered a nosedive, even though investigators agreed that nothing was found to be wrong with the...
Your Mileage May Vary
10 “Dirty Little Secrets” Flight Attendants Don’t Tell You
From petty revenge to things you’d rather not know, flight attendants shared some surprising truths. Nearly every profession has its share of people who are, shall we say, not angels.…
Miles To Memories
Amex’s Weird Application Request, Kirby Tries To Spin His United Fever Dream & Who Is To Blame For Spirit’s Collapse
In our Around the Web series we take a look at interesting articles that cover miles, points, travel and personal finance.
View from the Wing
People Are Bringing Hospital Beds And Massage Tables Onto American Flights — And Asking To Check Them Free
American Airlines has had to remind agents that not everything passengers call a medical device qualifies for free checked-bag treatment, because people are apparently showing up with items like hospital beds, massage tables, wagons, and even soap. The update is useful not just for what it says about baggage policy,...
The Bulkhead Seat
ITA Airways Expands Miles & More Benefits With New Awards, Upgrades, and Elite Perks
ITA Airways is rolling out more benefits for members of the Miles & More…
One Mile at a Time
United Passenger Blasts “Influencer” For Incessant Inflight Filming & Talking
It goes without saying that the whole world of ”travel influencing” has changed a lot over the years. I mean, I’ve been doing this the old fashioned way for 20 years, and I’m annoyed I’m having to compete with others to document mediocre airport lounge food spreads. Along those...