When writing about hotel elite status, hotel promotions, etc., you might sometimes see us referring to a mattress run. If you’ve ever wondered what a mattress run is, here’s an explanation, reasons why it can make sense, and some tips when doing them. What is a mattress run? A mattress...

If you're not sure how to take advantage of the easy $50 welcome bonus from Rakuten, here is in my opinion the best way to get some easy money. Simply ...

We unknowingly avoided historic flooding in Vietnam, as the second time we attempted to visit that country was aborted due to unrelated factors that were beyond our control. We were originally scheduled to visit Vietnam and other countries in Southeast Asia during the...

I’ve shared what I consider to be the world’s best business class seats (and the worst business class seats), and also about what I consider to be the best business class airlines. In this post, I’d like to take a look at the best business class seats for couples and...

As someone who grew up in Tampa, I take more of an interest in Tampa International Airport (TPA) than most, and like to keep track of the major developments there, especially as it impacts long haul service. The airport has grown a lot over the years, and it’s also a...

The Citi ThankYou program, which is one ofthe major transferable points currencies, has just introduced its latest transfer bonus. This is the first time in nearly a year that we’ve seen a bonus to this partner, and for some people this could prove to be worthwhile.

If you stay at luxury hotels with any frequency, odds are that at some point you’ve stayed at a hotel that claims to offer butler service. Sometimes it’s offered for all guests, while other times it’s offered to guests in certain room categories.

EL AL will return to South America with the launch of a new 2x…

A pilot in Palm Beach County has sued to stop Florida from renaming Palm Beach International Airport for President Trump, arguing the state has no business forcing a local airport to rebrand itself for political reasons. The case is a long shot, focused on how far the state can go...

This week, Delta rolled out new interiors, the industry saw more chatter on consolidation, and American celebrated its 100th anniversary. The post The Altitude Weekend: A Weekly Recap of the Airline Business, April 19, 2026 first appeared on Altitude Yes.

Flights from the UK often have an additional fee that no other airports charge. What is Air Passenger Duty and how can you avoid it?

Chicago O’Hare now has its own rap for taxiing aircraft, plus a monkey taking over a hotel room in Mexico, Marriott promising China members notice before Bonvoy gets worse, a coolAeroplan redemption for Epcot fireworks, and more.

Mavi Waterfront Bar & Grill is located on United States Highway 90 in the city of Jacksonville Beach in Florida; but note that it is actually approximately two miles west of the actual beach itself — not that that was a problem. We walked into the restaurant and were seated...

A court ruling has put real limits on how far TSA can go in changing airport screening without going through formal rulemaking. If the agency wants to bring back shoe removal, make facial recognition mandatory, or impose other broad new checkpoint rules, it may no longer be enough to do...

Chase and IHG have launched a new offer for the IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card. This 200,000 offer matches the highest ever bonus for this card.

Alaska Airlines crosses the Atlantic for the first time April 28. Meanwhile, nine days earlier, British Airways restores a UK nonstop to St. Louis, the first since 2003. The Route Nobody’s Covering The travel blogosphere is busy writing about Alaska Airlines’ April 28 Seattle-Rome launch. It is, fairly, a milestone...

Office Depot and OfficeMax stores have returned with their profitable gift card deal on Visa gift cards through 4/25/26. The Deal Buy $300+ Visa gift cards at Office Depot/OfficeMax & get $15 off instantly. Key Terms Valid April 19, 2026 – April 25, 2026. Limit 10 per household/business (different stores...

AwardTool is an award search tool that has a lot of flexibility, especially if you have the Pro version. In this video, we’ll show you what you can do with AwardTool Pro. (00:00) – Get $20 off your first year by using code FREQUENTMILER20. Use our link here. (00:30) –...

In many cases, flying a "Great Circle" route over the southern pole could cut hundreds or even thousands of miles off a trip. But there's one specific reason why ...

In our Around the Web series we take a look at interesting articles that cover miles, points, travel and personal finance.

When a hotel AC wouldn’t stay on, one simple change solved the problem for the entire stay. For many summers, Joe and I stayed at one of our favorite hotels…

Europe is now much closer to banning airlines from charging extra for a standard carry-on bag, with a decisive round of negotiations starting Monday Supporters say this would stop confusing bag rules and protect passengers, but the real effect would be to force airlines to bundle more into the base...