Live and Let’s Fly
San Francisco Airport Ranked Only #22? Come On.
The Washington Post ranked America’s best airports, and somehow San Francisco International Airport did not make the top 10. I realize every ranking depends on methodology, but come on… San Francisco Belongs At The Top Of Any Best U.S. Airport List The Washington Post recently published a ranking of the...
One Mile at a Time
Marriott Bonvoy Welcome Gift Guarantee Compensation: Am I Too Sheepish?
Typically I have no issues holding hotels accountable when they don’t honor published elite perks. However, Marriott Bonvoy’s elite welcome gift guarantee might be the one exception, as it’s something I really struggle with, probably because I’m someone who generally avoids confrontation when I can. I’m curious what OMAAT readers...
Traveling For Miles
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® credit card review (125k points + free night)
If you're a fan of the Marriott Bonvoy program and you enjoy staying at Marriott properties around the world, it would probably make sense for you to hold a Marriott Bonvoy credit card in your wallet. Of all the Bonvoy cards on the market, the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® credit card...
No Work All Travel
Flight Review: Korean Air Business Class, Seoul to Kagoshima
In spite of the Alaska Airlines awards booking page acting more fubar than not, I was able to book an unexpectedly good Korean Air business class deal from Tianjin, China (TSN) to Kagoshima, Japan (KOJ) via Seoul Incheon (ICN). Korean Air (KE) uses Terminal 2 at Seoul Incheon International Airport....
Live and Let’s Fly
Delta’s Big Austin Bet Goes International With Planned Paris Service
Delta Air Lines is expected to add nonstop service between Austin and Paris next summer, a route that makes a lot of sense and marks the international next step in Delta’s growing Austin strategy. Delta Expected To Launch Austin–Paris Flights Next Summer Delta Air Lines is expected to launch nonstop...
View from the Wing
British Airways Flight Attendants Can Now Sleep In Empty First And Business Class Seats
British Airways is now allowing flight attendants to sleep in empty first and business class passenger seats on long-haul aircraft that lack proper crew bunks. Passengers are not supposed to be moved, and crew are told to stay inconspicuous, but the change highlights BA’s penny-wise aircraft layouts and the awkward...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Last Chance: $50 New Member Referral Bonus With Rakuten
This is your last chance to cash in on a $50 new member referral bonus when you sign up as a new member of Rakuten; and you will receive a bonus of $50.00 via referral when you spend a minimum of $50.00 within the first 90 days of your new...
Frequent Miler
20% off a StubHub gift card (up to $30) for DoorDash DashPass members
DoorDash is offering 10-20% off select digital gift cards through 6/30/26, including 20% off a StubHub gift card (up to $30 off). While DoorDash also has its other regular gift card deals, StubHub may be particularly useful for some. The Deal DoorDash is offering a gift card sale for...
One Mile at a Time
How Much Has American Airlines Really Improved? Let’s Not Be Too Charitable
In early 2025, American Airlines executives shared their vision to once again make the airline more premium, given the carrier’s lagging financials, compared to rivals Delta and United. For so long, American executives were convinced the airline could just compete on schedule and price, but that strategy hasn’t turned out...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Hilton Honors: Earn 2x points for stays in the Middle East, North Africa and Indian Ocean (Aura Members)
Hilton Hotels and The Middle East’s Aura loyalty program have teamed up to offer Aura members a discount and bonus Honors points for Hilton stays. Here’s the offer: Earn Double Honors points + 20% off for Aura Members at participating Hilton hotels in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia,...
Traveling For Miles
Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines launch their new joint business agreement
After clearing regulatory approval, Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines have launched their joint business partnership (announced back in January 2026) by introducing joint fare products for travel between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.
Economy Class & Beyond
Cambridge South Railway station opens to passenger traffic
The UK rail network grew by another station on Sunday, with Cambridge South opening to traffic. As the name implies, Cambridge South Station is south of the city, primarily serving the Cambridge Biomedical Campus and the suburb of Trumpington. It’s also the first station in the UK to be kitted out in...
View from the Wing
Orlando Airport Passengers Threatened With Arrest If They Left Customs Without Checked Bags During 5-Hour Delay
International passengers arriving at Orlando were stuck in customs for more than five hours after weather delayed checked bags, leaving hundreds of people with no food, seating, or clear way out. Passengers say they were threatened with arrest if they left without their bags, even though delayed luggage is common...
Miles For Family
Credit Card “Coupon” Benefits: Use ‘Em or Lose ‘Em
My husband and I each own some credit cards with annual fees that we continue to renew year after year because the benefits are worth it (to us, based on our travel habits). Most annual-fee cards now have monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual benefits that are akin to coupon books....
One Mile at a Time
British Airways Crews Can Now Rest In Empty First & Business Class Seats
British Airways has reportedly updated its crew rest policy, to allow flight attendant to occupy empty seats in first and business class on long haul flights, assuming the aircraft don’t have dedicated crew rest facilities. While I’m all for crew being able to rest as well as possible, this definitely...
Eye of the Flyer
Another Bank Shut Me Down — Then Tried to Keep Money That Was Mine
I have been in the points “game” for a long time now. I am always looking for new card deals as well as cards I can use to hammer out a bunch of points, cash back, or whatever. Up to this point, I am only lifetime banned by one bank,...
