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Kristi Noem Ordered TSA PreCheck Shut Down—Here’s Why The White House Reversed Her Within Hours
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem ordered TSA PreCheck suspended due to the government shutdown—but the White House swiftly reversed her decision within hours. Noem's announcement clashed with White House strategy, and would've increased airport staffing needs rather than reducing them. Unfortunately, her suspension of Global Entry - which makes arguably...

Eye of the Flyer
BREAKING: TSA PreCheck and Global Entry Being Suspended on Sunday
No, this is not an April Fool’s Day headline. It’s real. Thanks to budget disagreements among politicians on all sides of the aisle (remember, it’s not Republicans and Democrats anymore), TSA PreCheck and Global Entry are being temporarily shut down starting Sunday, February 22, at 6:00 AM Eastern. According to...

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Spirit Airlines Passenger Brings ‘Emotional Support’ Rotisserie Chicken Through TSA—Then Eats It Onboard
A Spirit Airlines passenger carried a rotisserie chicken through TSA security in a clear pet backpack, claiming it was his "emotional support animal"—then proceeded to enjoy it onboard, leaving passengers amused, staff stunned, and TSA officially unfazed.

Eye of the Flyer
British Airways Crew Drugged, Delta Restores Ultra-Long Hawaii Routes, SpaceX Affects More Airspace & Uber Odometer Scandal – Weekly Travel News
Here are this week’s cruise headlines and news from around the web and interweb: ‘How Did Uber Allow That Toyota Onto The App?’: Uber Has 120,000 Miles. Then The Customer Runs The Tag Delta Air Lines has reinstated the longest domestic route in the United States ‘Fast-spreading’ measles outbreak hits...

One Mile at a Time
Laughable: DHS Reverses Course, Keeps TSA PreCheck Open
Earlier, I covered how the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced plans to shut down TSA PreCheck and Global Entry, due to the partial government shutdown. Well, there’s an update, which I guess shouldn’t come as a surprise at all.

Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Airlines Rush to Cancel Flights to Puerto Vallarta After Coordinated City-Wide Cartel Attack
American citizens have been urged to shelter in place in the Mexican state of Jalisco after members of the CJNG Cartel carried out coordinated attacks in the popular tourist town of Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara in response to the Mexican army’s killing of cartel leader ‘El Mencho.’ The cartel set...

Miles To Memories
Does Chase Blow Now, Trouble With Amex Incidental Credits, New No Lifetime Language Offers & More
All of that plus a $715 checking account bonus, a killer casino match promo, a massively negative Bank of America change and much more was covered on the site this week.
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Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT – SK815 Oslo Airport to London Heathrow with SAS – Growing Old in Style (Economy Class)
SK815 Oslo Gardermoen Airport to London Heathrow Terminal 2 Growing Old in Style Time for the last segment to take me back to London. How does SAS stack up on the short-haul routes? A reasonable alternative to British Airways? In this mammoth trip report Yes. I’m that old. Next. Off...

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Exit Row Seats Collapse Into Row Behind During Takeoff—Latest Safety Scare For Troubled Airline
Passenger seats in a plane's exit row suddenly collapsed backward during takeoff, slamming into the row behind and raising fresh concerns about maintenance and safety standards at an airline already under scrutiny. Though no injuries were reported, the incident highlights troubling issues surrounding Lion Air-owned Batik Air.
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Frequent Miler
Alaska Vacations adds discounts, VIP perks for elite members (but you’d better shop around)
Alaska Airlines has added discounts and VIP perks for Alaska Vacations bookings made by Alaska elite members. Based on a couple of anecdotal searches, it seems that those with lowly Silver status shouldn’t expect much, but if you have high-level Alaska status, you may see some substantial discounts over what...

Paddle Your Own Kanoo
The Story of Kristi Noem Firing a Pilot Over Her Missing Blanket Just Got Even More Wild: New Details
The story of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem reportedly firing a U.S. Coast Guard pilot because he lost her blanket, only to have him reinstated a few hours later when it became apparent there was no one else around who could fly her plane, has just got even more wild....

One Mile at a Time
Delta Plans Airbus A321neos With 44 First Class Seats, Flights Launch Soon
In the coming months, Delta Air Lines plans to introduce a very premium domestic narrow body aircraft, with a staggering 44 first class seats. However, this isn’t by design, but is instead intended to make the best of a frustrating situation.

Miles To Memories
Current Retention Offer: Amex, BOA, Capital One, Chase & Citi Retention Offer Data Points
Retention offers are a massive part of this hobby. Here are data points on a current retention offer Amex, Chase & Citi have offered to credit card users.
The post Current Retention Offer: Amex, BOA, Capital One, Chase & Citi Retention Offer Data Points appeared first on Miles to Memories.

Live and Let’s Fly
Marriott Platinum Claims He Was “Bonvoyed” In Mexico As Violence Erupted, But The Hotel Was Right
An anecdote from a Marriott hotel in Mexico demonstrates that even with violence on the street that essentially trapped hotel guests on the property, late checkout was too much to ask for. But I’m siding with the hotel on this one. Marriott Platinum Says He Was “Bonvoyed” During Violence In...

One Mile at a Time
What’s The Best Hotel Loyalty Program For Suite Upgrades?
In the past, I’ve written a post comparing the major hotel loyalty programs, sharing what I view as the pros and cons of each. There are various factors to consider, ranging from a hotel group’s global footprint, to elite recognition, to the points earning structure.

One Mile at a Time
What’s The Best Hotel Loyalty Program For Suite Upgrades?
In the past, Ive written a post comparing the major hotel loyalty programs, sharing what I view as the pros and cons of each. There are various factors to consider, ranging from a hotel groups global footprint, to elite recognition, to the points earning structure.

You Are Travel
Tip: Purchasing Points Through the Marriott Booking Flow May Net You a Flash Discount
tl;dr – This ‘hack’ could save you a few dollars on your next points purchase. I’m a big…
The post Tip: Purchasing Points Through the Marriott Booking Flow May Net You a Flash Discount appeared first on You Are Travel.

Miles To Memories
I’m Baaaaccccckkkk & We Have A Ton Of Exciting New Stuff To Share With You
Making A Comeback What is up Miles to Memories readers? I have some exciting news to share with all of you – I am back at Miles to Memories full time. To go along with that news I have a ton of exciting new stuff to share with you as...

Modhop
Global Entry Suspension: February 2026
DHS shut down Global Entry on February 22. No warning, no timeline for coming back. What Happened Secretary Kristi Noem cited funding issues and staffing shortages. The official line: redirecting personnel to help the “broader traveling population” during budget constraints and winter storms. TSA PreCheck got axed in the same...

View from the Wing
‘I’m Bonvoy Platinum!’—Marriott Elite Demands Late Checkout At Mexican Resort Amid Cartel Violence
A Marriott Bonvoy Platinum elite member sparked viral backlash after publicly demanding a guaranteed 4 p.m. late checkout at the Westin Puerto Vallarta, despite violent cartel retaliation outside the resort causing widespread flight cancellations and roadblocks. The internet quickly mocked the entitled complaint amid the dangerous situation.

The Gate with Brian Cohen
Unlock Up to 7,000 Bonus Points For Your Next 3 Stays With Radisson Rewards
You can unlock up to 7,000 bonus points for your next 3 stays with Radisson Rewards at any participating hotel or resort property by Thursday, April 9, 2026…
…but you must...
The post Unlock Up to 7,000 Bonus Points For Your Next 3 Stays With Radisson Rewards appeared first on The Gate.

One Mile at a Time
Air France-KLM Flying Blue Elite Status: Best Strategy To Earn Platinum Or Gold
Nowadays I don’t seek out airline elite status the same way that I used to in the past. While I still think there’s huge value to earning airline miles, the value of status simply isn’t there in the way that it used to be, at least not consistently — upgrades...

Frequent Miler
Free Norwegian cruise for Caesars Diamond Elite members
Caesars Rewards has quietly added a new elite perk for Diamond Elite members: a cruise of up to 7 days in an Oceanview stateroom on Norwegian Cruise Lines for cruises to destinations like the Caribbean, Bermuda, the Mexican Riviera and more. Alternatively, Diamond Elite members could cruise to Alaska with...

The Points of Life
Hawaii Business Approved! Hard Work Pays Off?
I have documented the struggle to get approved for the Barclays Hawaii Business card. Barclays Hawaiian Airlines Approved! Business Next? Barclays Hawaiian Business App: Send in Your DL, SS Card by Mail Barclays Hawaiian Business App Approved: Sort Of Barclays Hawaii Business Card App: More Information Required Timed-Out: Barclays Hawaii...

Economy Class & Beyond
FINAL BOARDING CALL: Last Day to Apply for Virgin Atlantic Enhanced Status Match
For those of you who have been considering the Virgin Atlantic Status Match from British Airways The Club, you need to act quickly, as this offer closes today (23rd February). It’s last call for this status match! – Image, Economy Class and Beyond Launched under the programme name “Save Your...

The Bulkhead Seat
Delta Boeing 737 Blows Engine During Takeoff and Ignites Grass Fire at Savannah Airport
A Delta Air Lines flight bound for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) was forced…
The post Delta Boeing 737 Blows Engine During Takeoff and Ignites Grass Fire at Savannah Airport appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

Paddle Your Own Kanoo
British Airways Accidentally Leaks Seat Map For Reconfigured A380 Superjumbos But Refit Project Could Be in Trouble
British Airways accidentally leaked the seat map of its reconfigured Airbus A380 superjumbos in a website snafu, which, as any frequent flyer with the Heathrow-based carrier will likely testify, is in keeping with the airline’s atrocious IT skills. The seat map is believed to have been live for several days...

Live and Let’s Fly
Trump Administration Reopened TSA PreCheck — So Why Is Global Entry Still Shut Down?
For all the noise about reversing course on TSA PreCheck, one major trusted traveler program remains inexplicably offline. And like PreCheck, there is no credible operational or fiscal justification for it. Global Entry Remains Suspended And There Is No Rational Case For It While the Trump administration moved quickly to...

One Mile at a Time
World’s 15 Best Flights For Aviation Geeks, From Island Hoppers To Short Runways
As any aviation geek can attest to, sometimes the journey can be even more fun than the destination. Over the years there are many flights Ive been tempted to take simply because they seem cool, for a variety of reasons.

One Mile at a Time
The World’s 15 Best Flights For Aviation Geeks, From Island Hoppers To Showers
As any aviation geek can attest to, sometimes the journey can be even more fun than the destination. Over the years there are many flights I’ve been tempted to take simply because they seem ”cool,” for a variety of reasons.































