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Remote Screening Pilot Program Launched by Transportation Security Administration
A pilot program with which travelers can be screened remotely instead of at a security checkpoint at the airport was launched by the Transportation Security Administration of the United States on Monday, June 1, 2026...
...but it is currently available only to passengers of...
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Live and Let’s Fly
The Aging Playboy, The Prada Bag, And The Inflight Romance Scam
I really felt sad for my seatmate, who was engaged in a frenzied WhatsApp conversation on a flight up the California coast with his “girlfriend” that was impossible for me to avoid and left me very thankful that I am out of the dating game… My Seatmate’s WhatsApp Romance Drama...

One Mile at a Time
Starlux Airlines Wants To Join Oneworld Alliance, But Is Being Blocked
Taiwan’s Starlux Airlines is a fast growing airline that was founded just before the pandemic. The airline now has a fleet of A321neos, A330-900neos, and A350-900s, and is quickly expanding. In terms of service to the United States, the airline flies to Los Angeles (LAX), Phoenix (PHX), San Francisco (SFO),...

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QANTAS: Looking at Superjumbo A380 replacement
Qantas is reportedly considering an order for about 20 additional widebody aircraft, potentially setting up another contest between Airbus and Boeing for a large slice of the airline’s international fleet. According to Reuters aviation correspondent Tim Hepher, Qantas is discussing either additional Boeing 787 Dreamliners or the Airbus A350-900 with...

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American Airlines Makes Same-Day Flight Changes Miserable — United And Delta Are Far More Generous
American Airlines advertises same-day confirmed changes as a way to move to a better flight, but its rules make the benefit far harder to use than United or Delta. Seats can still be for sale, first class passengers can be blocked, hub customers can lose flexibility, and the app may...

Frequent Miler
Get up to ~1.5c per Emirates mile for select flights with Emirates, EasyJet, Fly2
Emirates is out with a new promotion through August 31, 2026, where it’s possible to use Skywards miles at an enhanced value for cash and miles bookings on Emirates and Fly Dubai or you can use Emirates Miles for EasyJet and Jet2 at an elevated value as well. In either...

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IHG Premier Card Hits 185,000 Points — Worth Getting For The Bonus, Keeping For The Free Night
The IHG Premier Card has a limited-time offer worth up to 185,000 points, which is more than I’ve seen before on this $99 hotel card. The upfront bonus is the reason to get it now, but the annual free night, fourth-night-free award benefit, Platinum status, and 4th night free on...
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(6/8 only) Rakuten American Express card welcome offer increased to $200
Update: This offer is back again for today only (6/8/26). You only have a few hours left to take advantage if you are interested. Rakuten has increased the welcome offer on its American Express credit card to $200 after $2,000 spend in the first 90 days. This matches the best...

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Chase Sapphire Reserve®: New 150K Welcome Offer (End date confirmed)
Update 6/8/26: Last chance: This best-ever offer for the Chase Sapphire Reserve® will be ending at 9 AM EST on 6/15/2026. If you’re interested, act accordingly. ~~~ The Chase Sapphire Reserve® card now features an increased welcome offer of 150,000 Ultimate Rewards points after spending $6,000 on purchases within the...

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RIYADH AIR: New aviation deal with Saudi Arabia puts passennger flight on Australia’s horizon
Saudi Arabia has signed a new aviation agreement with Australia, opening the way for direct flights into Avalon in Victoria and Toowoomba Wellcamp in Queensland. The first flights are likely to be freight, chilled meat, seafood and dairy and not business class suites. But this raises the possiblity that Riyadh...

One Mile at a Time
Air France’s Swift Starlink Wi-Fi Rollout: 60% Done, Fleetwide By End Of 2026
In September 2024, Air France announced plans to introduce free high speed Wi-Fi throughout its fleet, reinforcing its position as Europe’s most premium global airline (along with all of its other product investments).

Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: British Airways Galleries South Lounge, Terminal 5 – More Passenger Innovations in Hamburg
British Airways Galleries South Lounge (Heathrow Terminal 5) TRIP REPORT: More Passenger Innovations in Hamburg In this week of passenger experience fun: Back to Hamburg Again. And yes, keeping it simple To Heathrow Airport with FlixBus and Terminal 5 British Airways Galleries South, Terminal 5 BA964 London Heathrow to Hamburg...

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Wells Fargo changes: transfers to other users ending, points will no longer automatically be combined
Travel with Grant has reported today on some changes coming to the Wells Fargo rewards program. Grant noticed these changes announced in his most recent credit card statement. The most concerning among the updates is the fact that points will no longer automatically be combined between your own accounts, and...

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Accused Houston Airport Stowaway Claims He Was Duped By Fake Ticket Scam
A stowaway who allegedly evaded gate agents and snuck onboard a United Airlines flight from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Los Angeles last month is actually a victim, his attorney has claimed, saying the man was sold a fake ticket and had no idea his boarding pass wasn’t genuine....

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Earn 750 Bonus MileagePlus Miles by Shopping for Summer
Effective through Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 11:59:59 in the evening Eastern Daylight Time, you can earn 750 bonus United Airlines MileagePlus miles — in addition to the standard MileagePlus miles earned — during the Summer Bonus Offer campaign at the MileagePlus Shopping portal by spending the following minimum amounts...

One Mile at a Time
Easy (Paid) GHA Discovery Titanium & Platinum Status Match: My Experience
GHA Discovery is a hotel loyalty program that flies under the radar, but really shouldn’t. It offers the ability to earn and redeem rewards, and take advantage of elite perks, at hundreds of properties around the globe, including some small, luxury hotel groups (like Capella Hotels & Resorts).

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Marriott Bonvoy: 10,000 bonus points for stays at luxury hotels in Europe, the Middle East & Africa (June 8 Bonus Offer Highlight)
Today’s bonus offer highlight is from Marriott who are offering 10,000 bonus points for stays in premium rooms and suites at select luxury brands in Europe, the Middle East & Africa! Check out all of the new bonuses added today:

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Best Travel Rewards Cards For Earning Transferable Points That Avoid Premium Annual Fees
The best $95 travel rewards cards can still earn valuable transferable points, with strong bonuses for travel, dining, groceries, rent, and business spending. You don't have to spend $395, $795 or $895 to earn valuable rewards.

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Philippine Airlines joining Oneworld Alliance in 2027
Over the weekend, it was announced that Philippine Airlines is joining the Oneworld Alliance in 2027. That’s great news for those with Oneworld miles as it gives Oneworld far better coverage within Southeast Asia. While we don’t know yet know what to expect in terms of award availability, this should...

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Are Delta Credit Cards Worth It? Here’s How I’d Choose
Delta’s suite of co-branded Amex cards — and for that matter, the SkyMiles program at large — can be rather polarizing. The cards are incredibly popular with consumers. That’s because people mostly enjoy flying Delta, even if the SkyMiles program doesn’t offer much in the way of outsized value for...









































