Economy Class & Beyond
Norse Atlantic Airways to start a London-Las Vegas Route
For those who wish to see bright lights, gambling machines and of course, hotels with massive fees attached – there’s good news as Norse Atlantic Airways will be launching a route between London Gatwick and Las Vegas. Norse Atlantic Airways Boeing 787-9 – Image, Norse Atlantic Airways The new route will...
The Bulkhead Seat
Caesars Rewards Diamond Status is Back. I’m No Longer Cancelling My FoundersCard Membership
Hail, Caesar! Last month, I wrote about how FoundersCard and Caesars Rewards were parting…
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Frequent Floaters
I Work on a Cruise Ship: Ship Booked Excursions vs Adventuring on Your Own
Let’s face it, the ports of call visited during a cruise are about the main reason people choose this kind of vacation. And fairly so, I mean, not many other options allow you to see so many places in such a time-effective manner, and all without having to pack and...
Eye of the Flyer
Fun While It Lasted: Three Credit Cards Drop Their Priority Pass Restaurant Benefits
I think it was Benjamin Franklin who said “…in this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes. And travel and credit card program devaluations.” Did I get that? Anyways, we knew this was bound to happen at some point. Three travel reward credit cards’ Priority Pass benefit will no...
Miles For Family
Sometimes Paying Off Credit Card Bills In Full Each Month Is Actually a Bad Financial Decision
Now that’s a controversial take for you! As is the case with all families, it’s a matter of when and not if an unexpected emergency bill eventually comes our way. Unfortunately, we’ve had quite a few of those in the last six months. Both of our cars broke down and...
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Live and Let’s Fly
The Lovely City Of Sofia, Bulgaria
I spent two nights in Sofia, Bulgaria on my recent trip and loved the city…it’s a treasure in Eastern Europe. Sofia, Bulgaria – A City I Would Return To 12 years ago on a trip to Bucharest, I took the train to Ruse, Bulgaria and spent an afternoon there…just so...
One Mile at a Time
Starlux Airlines Launching Seattle Flights In August 2024
Taiwan-based Starlux Airlines is launching service to its third destination in the United States. While the schedule was loaded for this a few weeks back, the flight is now on sale, and there’s even award availability, so act fast.
One Mile at a Time
Do Airline Miles Expire? What You Need To Know
For those of us into collecting miles & points, one thing to always be on the lookout for is mileage expiration policies. Programs have different policies when it comes to whether miles expire, and if so, what activity will prevent your miles from expiring.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Lufthansa Has Reportedly Struck Deal With Ground Workers, Averting The Threat of Further Strike Action
German flag carrier Lufthansa has reportedly struck a new wage deal with the Verdi United Services Union, which represents tens of thousands of the airline’s ground workers across Germany. The two sides have been taking part in make-or-break negotiations all week with the help of an independent arbitrator as part...
The Bulkhead Seat
Chase Sapphire Reserve and Other Premium Credit Cards are Losing Access to Priority Pass Restaurants
Access to Priority Pass lounges is a benefit of many premium travel credit cards.…
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Frequent Miler
Regional first class starting at 12,500 points (Sweet Spot Spotlight)
I wrote the majority of this post aboard an American Airlines flight from Detroit to Charlotte. I booked the flight for only 12,500 points per person for first class. Economy would have cost only 6,000 points per person. The trick is to use Qatar Avios to book tickets like these....
TravelUpdate
The oldest Marriott Hotel in the world
Fun Fact: The oldest Marriott Hotel building in the world is in the village of Morley just outside Derby about 2 hours north of London. The history: It is Breadsall Priory hotel and country club. The original building was constructed around 1266 and it was originally dedicated to the...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Hampton Inn Brand To Be Refreshed In 2024 By Hilton
In celebration of 40 years since its founding, the Hampton Inn brand is to be refreshed in 2024 by Hilton with design innovations and a fresh look while simultaneously redefining hospitality for the next chapter of the brand. Since Hilton acquired Hampton Inn as part of its purchase of Promus...
Frequent Miler
Chase Sapphire Reserve & Ritz-Carlton cardholders losing restaurant access from Priority Pass
Priority Pass memberships received across a range of credit card issuers have dropped restaurant access in recent years. Unfortunately the list of cards offering this benefit will be reducing further still in a few months time as Chase will be dropping restaurant access from the Priority Pass membership for Sapphire...
Frequent Miler
Testing Greg’s trick for viewing Choice Preferred Hotel award availability without points in my account [Video]
I’m sure you’ve heard by now that participating Preferred Hotels & Resorts can now be booked online via Choice Privileges. Perhaps you also already know that viewing the availability calendar for a specific hotel sort of requires you to have enough points in your account. In a recent post, Greg...
Miles To Memories
Crazy Vegas Visitor Insights, Atomic Golf Opens, Circa Expands, Gold Coast’s New Rooms & Pahrump!
Some of the crazy Las Vegas visitor insights from a new survey, Atomic Golf Opens, neat vintage Vegas 3D printed signs, the best bagels in Vegas and the sports book boom.
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Frequent Miler
Breeze Airways launches new credit card, but you don’t even get a free carry-on
Breeze Airways started service almost three years ago and has now partnered with Barclays to launch a new credit card. For people living near airports served by Breeze, this card could be worth picking up for the first year, but longer term it’s unlikely to be a keeper unless you...
View from the Wing
Chase Shakes Up Priority Pass Benefits: Say Goodbye to Free Meals
Chase is making changes to its Priority Pass cards, eliminating part of the benefit. Starting in July cardmembers will no longer receive credits at airport restaurants that are part of the program.
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View from the Wing
Hilton’s Bold “Slay” Ad Sparks Conservative Outrage [Roundup]
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
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Miles To Memories
Sad News, Chase Sapphire Reserve And Ritz Card to Lose Access to Priority Pass Restaurants
American Express was the first credit card issuer to drop restaurants from its Priority Pass membership in 2019, and then Capital One followed in 2023.
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Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Last chance: Up to 110,000 bonus SkyMiles on the Delta American Express cards
This is the last day for the Delta and American Express limited time increased welcome bonus offers on their portfolio of consumer and business co-brand cards. The consumer cards see offers of up to 100,000 SkyMiles while the business cards go as high as 110,000 SkyMiles. Here are the new...
Frequent Miler
Wyndham Rewards: Earn 10 elite night credits on your next stay (Targeted)
Wyndham Rewards currently has an offer that targeted members can enroll in to earn 10 bonus elite night credits on your next stay. That could prove useful for someone who’s trying to qualify for status organically. The Deal Earn 10 bonus elite night credits on your next Wyndham Rewards stay....
Live and Let’s Fly
Should Airline Movies Be Edited?
I have not been to a movie theatre in years and do not have a TV at home. Almost every movie I watch is on an airplane. But in the era of individual screens and streaming entertainment, should these movies still be edited? Are Edited Airline Movies Preferred Or Should...
Miles To Memories
April Bilt Rent Day Offers Free Fitness Classes, Double Points on All Purchases and More
Bilt revealed today the details for its upcoming Rent Day on April 1, 2024. For this month's Rent Day, Bilt is announcing the expansion of its Neighborhood Fitness program, with six new partners.
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