One Mile at a Time
Delta One Lounge Seattle (SEA) Opening Soon: What To Expect
Over the past year or so, Delta Air Lines has very nicely been growing its network of Delta One Lounges, which are exceptional, among the best you’ll find in the US. So far, we’ve seen lounges open in New York (JFK), Los Angeles (LAX), and Boston (BOS). In this post,...
View from the Wing
Brazilian Airline Wants to Buy U.S. Carrier Seaborne—Here’s Exactly How They’ll Get Around Foreign Ownership Restrictions [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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Eye of the Flyer
Reader Question: Do You Earn Delta MQD and SkyMiles If You Don’t Book Through Delta or With One of Their Credit Cards?
A reader relatively new to the points-and-miles world emailed me a question that I’m sure other people — even some seasoned travelers — may have. It pertains to Delta Air Lines SkyMiles, the Medallion elite status program, and Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQD). (Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers....
Traveling For Miles
Deal: Buy Finnair Avios from 1.45 cents each (40% discount)
Finnair Plus is now running an Avios sale in which it's offering discounts of up to 40% for Avios purchases made through 30 June and the price you'll pay per Avios will vary depending on how many Avios you buy. Unlike some other Avios sales, however, the price won't vary...
Miles For Family
Flying in LATAM Economy to South America and Easter Island
This is a second installment in my series of posts on our recent trip to South America. See my intro post Back from our family trip to Peru and Easter island: Bumpy start, awesome memories As mentioned in my previous post, I ended up redeeming miles on all of our...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Chicago O’Hare Could Soon Have The First Gay Bar Located Inside An Airport
Chicago O’Hare could soon become the first airport in the United States to host its very own gay bar after one of the Windy City’s longest-running LGBTQ establishments put in a bid to run a concession. As part of a major expansion project taking place at Terminal 1, the City...
The Shutterwhale
Lounge Review: Qantas International First Lounge (Terminal 1) – Sydney Airport (SYD)
Discover the Qantas International First Lounge at Sydney Airport (SYD) with
this in-depth review. From Neil Perry’s à la carte dining to panoramic
runway views and oneworld Emerald access, here’s everything you need to
know before your flight.
One Mile at a Time
Today Only: Up To 4x Bonus Miles On Apple Purchases
Online shopping portals can be a great way to pick up additional miles and points for purchases youd make anyway. Just for following a specific link, you can earn bonus points in addition to the ones youd earn for credit card spending. Whenever I make an online purchase, I always...
One Mile at a Time
EL AL Resuming Flights With 50-Person Cap, Lottery System
On June 13, 2025, we saw EL AL suspend operations, and even move its planes out of Israel, in light of the conflict with Iran. This was pretty significant, as it was the first time since October 2023 that EL AL canceled service for any material amount of time.
Live from a Lounge
Air India to reduce domestic capacity by approximately 5% temporarily
Air India will cut down some domestic flights in the coming weeks, on the back of reduced appetite for flying in India and the Delhi Airport's reduction in capacity. Here are the details.
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2PAXfly
FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Non-reclining Business Class seat on Qantas wet-leased Finnair A330
You may have heard of the non-reclining Business Class seats on Qantas wet-leased Finnair A330s that are being wet-leased to Qantas. The Scandinavian carrier is reducing its European flights that would normally involve traversing its neighbour, Russia’s airspace. These seats seem to polarise travellers, who either love them or hate...
Bald Thoughts
Flying Blue Promo Awards: How to Fly to Europe For 18,750 Miles
Whether I’m redeeming miles for a flight or points for a hotel stay, I’m always looking to get the best value from my travel rewards. With Flying Blue promo awards, you can save up to 25% on flights with Air France or KLM to select destinations. These promotions change monthly,...
The Shutterwhale
Now Accepting Reservations: Sheraton Johor Bahru to Welcome Guests from 1 October 2025
Sheraton Johor Bahru is now accepting reservations from 1 October 2025.
Featuring 345 rooms, diverse dining, event spaces for up to 600 guests, and
direct access to a boutique mall, the new hotel is set to elevate the
hospitality scene in southern Malaysia.
Grab a Mile
The Quieter Side of California: A Weekend in the Woods
There’s something humbling about standing among giants. A few weekends month ago, I set out on a whirlwind road trip to Humboldt County, trading life in the city for towering redwoods and coastal fog. It wasn’t just about the destination, though — it was about the 1,000-mile journey, the quiet...
Frequent Miler
“Refreshed” Chase Sapphire Reserve Credit Card Review (2025)
The Chase Sapphire Reserve (CSR) card has long been a favorite amongst the points and miles community as a top all-around travel rewards card due to a lengthy list of perks, excellent travel protections, good bonus categories, and the ability to earn valuable Chase Ultimate Rewards points. However, Chase has...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
6 Reasons to Stay at Hotels Near Airports
I posted a stay at a hotel property located near the airport in Madrid in 2015; and although it was neither a positive stay nor a favorable review, you might want to consider at least 6 reasons to stay at hotel properties near airports.
Sometimes the last thing...
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The Alviator
British Airways’ New Shorthaul Seats (A320neo/A321neo): Good For Some Economy Passengers
I flew British Airways' shorthaul seats recently. They're a big step up from the airline's older seats, though not revolutionary otherwise.
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PointsMag
ANA stelle neue Generation ihrer „The Room“ Business Class für die Boeing 787 Dreamliner vor
All Nippon Airways (ANA) hat die nächste Generation ihrer mehrfach ausgezeichneten Business Class „The Room“ für die Boeing…
Weiterlesen ANA stelle neue Generation ihrer „The Room“ Business Class für die Boeing 787 Dreamliner vor by PointsMag.
PointsMag
ANA stelle eine neue Generation ihrer „The Room“ Business Class für die Boeing 787 Dreamliner vor
ANAAll Nippon Airways (ANA) hat die nächste Generation ihrer mehrfach ausgezeichneten Business Class „The Room“ für die Boeing…
Weiterlesen ANA stelle eine neue Generation ihrer „The Room“ Business Class für die Boeing 787 Dreamliner vor by PointsMag.
