
Frequent Miler
Bilt 2.0 transition not “seamless” for all cardholders
The biggest news in points and miles this week was the release of “Bilt 2.0,” the rewards company’s revamped portfolio of three credit cards. As with most things Bilt does, the reaction from points enthusiasts has been… vigorous. Some folks love it, some hate it, and others are just confused....
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One Mile at a Time
The World’s Worst Business Class Seats: Here Are My Picks, Do You Agree?
Typically I like to make best of lists, including about the worlds best business class seats, worlds best business class airlines, etc. Not to be too negative, but I thought it would be nice to mix things up, and talk about the worlds worst business class seats.

One Mile at a Time
Bilt Cash: Is It Too Good To Be True, Or What Are We Missing?
Bilt has just announced massive changes. This includes a new portfolio of three credit cards — the no annual fee Bilt Blue Card, $95 annual fee Bilt Obsidian Card, or $495 Bilt Palladium Card — plus a new system for paying rent and mortgages.

Your Mileage May Vary
EU’s New Entry Rules Causing Huge Airport Delays — And It’s Not Even Fully Rolled Out Yet
Way back last summer, we wrote that the EU would begin using biometrics for visitors seeking to enter or exit the Schengen zone. The program, called the Entry/Exit System (EES) started that October,…

Frequent Miler
My take on Bilt 2.0
Bilt arguably has the best set of transfer partners and the best periodic transfer bonuses among transferable points programs. Despite that, Bilt hasn’t been my favorite transferable points program. The primary reason for this is that Bilt points have been hard to earn in large quantities unless you have very...

View from the Wing
I Expected a Basic Room Near Miami Airport—Here’s How I Ended Up in the Presidential Suite
I booked what I thought would be a simple one-night stay near Miami airport—then the front desk handed me keys to the Presidential Suite. Here’s how that happened, why this property has become my go-to for airport overnights (especially with kids), and what made this upgrade worth writing about.

The Gate with Brian Cohen
Why I Decided to GoWild! With Frontier Airlines.
Despite listing ten reasons for not participating in this promotion back in 2023, I decided to GoWild! with Frontier Airlines last year with the GoWild! All-You-Can-Fly annual pass and completed my purchase on Thursday, September 11, 2025, as it was valid immediately for approximately 18 months through Friday, April 30,...

Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Violent Passenger Who Threatened To Kill 80 Year Old Flight Attendant Is Sentenced To Unusually Long Prison Sentence
A Delta Air Lines passenger who hid nearly three and a half dozen Xanax pills under his scrotum and threatened to kill an 80-year-old flight attendant during a flight from Omaha, Nebraska, to Detroit, Michigan, has been sentenced to one and a half years in federal prison. Mario Nikprelaj, 24,...

The Bulkhead Seat
United Adds Five Year-Round and Nine Seasonal Routes for Summer 2026
United Airlines made its big announcement around the exciting new and returning international routes…
The post United Adds Five Year-Round and Nine Seasonal Routes for Summer 2026 appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Reviews
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KLM Business Class Review – Split to Toronto via Amsterdam (SPU–AMS–YYZ)
January 15, 2026
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Second Kyra Lounge in Hong Kong Opens
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Hotel Review: Hotel Genevieve – JDV by Hyatt
January 14, 2026
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My First Ever Flight with Cathay Pacific: Dubai to Hong Kong on an Airbus A350
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Frequent Miler
Avios Cards (British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus): Increased 90K Welcome Offers
British Airways, Iberia, and Aer Lingus all have increased welcome offers on their respective credit cards: 90,000 Avios after $5k spend within the first six months, an additional 15K Avios above the current 75K public/affiliate offer. Read more about the best uses for Avios The Offers and Key Card Details...

The Bulkhead Seat
Icelandair Launches Social Campaign Defending “Real Travel” Against AI-Generated Images
Icelandair has unveiled a new chapter of its award-winning brand platform, The Real Unreal,…
The post Icelandair Launches Social Campaign Defending “Real Travel” Against AI-Generated Images appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

View from the Wing
Trump Backs Credit Card Swipe Fee Crackdown—Why Rewards Get Cut and Fees Go Up
Trump has now endorsed the Durbin-Marshall swipe fee bill, pitching it as “competition” and consumer relief. In reality it shifts value from cardholders to retailers—cutting rewards, pushing issuers toward higher fees elsewhere, and shrinking credit availability—without any reason to expect lower prices.

Frequent Miler
Buy IHG Points for as low as 0.5 cents each
IHG has returned with another sale, offering a 100% bonus when buying points. That means you can buy IHG Rewards points for as low as 0.5 cents per point (cpp). This is a limited-time sale that ends February 5th. Unlike many IHG sales labeled as mystery bonuses, this latest version...

Travel Codex
Why I’ll Never Recommend Uniworld: A Hard Lesson in Luxury River Cruising
River cruising is supposed to be effortless luxury. A vacation where you unpack once and see more of the world which isn’t just tied to an ocean edge or big city. It should be a smooth sailing vacation full of charming ports and curated experiences. But what happens when the...

Travel Codex
Why I’ll Never Recommend Uniworld: A Hard Lesson in Luxury River Cruising
River cruising is supposed to be effortless luxury. A vacation where you unpack once and see more of the world which isn’t just tied to an ocean edge or big city. It should be a smooth sailing vacation full of charming ports and curated experiences. But what happens when the...

The Bulkhead Seat
ICE to Conduct Three Weeks of Document Checks at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are preparing to conduct increased document checks at…
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One Mile at a Time
My 6 Weirdest Hotel Experiences Ever, From The Funny To The Freaky
I’ve spent a lot of nights at hotels over the years. For a couple of years when I was younger, I even lived in hotels full time. So I have a lot of memorable experiences — some good, some bad, and some just plain strange. In this post, I thought...

One Mile at a Time
My 5 Weirdest Hotel Experiences Ever, From The Funny To The Freaky
I’ve spent a lot of nights at hotels over the years. For a couple of years when I was younger, I even lived in hotels full time. So I have a lot of memorable experiences — some good, some bad, and some just plain strange. In this post, I thought...

Live and Let’s Fly
United Airlines Doubles Down On LAX With New Nonstop Routes For Summer 2026
United Airlines has quietly announced a slate of new domestic routes for summer 2026, but the most interesting part of the expansion is not the seasonal leisure flying out of the Midwest or East Coast. It’s what United is doing at its competitive Los Angeles hub. United Airlines Adds New...

Frequent Miler
World of Hyatt card: Increased welcome offer of up to 5 Category 1-4 free night certs
After months of sitting in the doldrums of welcome offer mediocrity, there’s an increased welcome offer out for the Chase World of Hyatt card: you’ll get three Hyatt Category 1-4 free night certificates after spending $5k within the first three months, plus two more after spending a total of $15K...

Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Fly Singapore Airlines out of the U.S. and earn up to 6,000 bonus KrisFlyer Miles
Singapore Airlines is already out with flight bonus offer for their flights departing out of the U.S.! This bonus even covers their fifth freedom route from New York to Frankfurt and Los Angeles to Tokyo. In addition to the bonus miles, select routes out of the U.S. are being offered...

Bald Thoughts
Flying Blue Promo Awards: January 2026 – Starting at 7,500 Miles
Learn about the latest Flying Blue promo awards, including destinations, mileage requirements, and how to earn and redeem miles.
The post Flying Blue Promo Awards: January 2026 – Starting at 7,500 Miles appeared first on BaldThoughts.

Josh Trips
Registration is now open for tickets to the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028
If you’re at all considering attending the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028, you can now register for tickets…
The post Registration is now open for tickets to the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028 appeared first on Josh Trips.

The Gate with Brian Cohen
Allegiant Air to Acquire Sun Country Airlines
Allegiant Air announced that the airline will acquire Sun Country Airlines in a deal that is valued at approximately $1.5 billion. The combined entity of the two ultra-low-cost leisure airlines will serve 22 million customers annually with a combined fleet of 195 airplanes in almost 175 cities with greater than...

The Gate with Brian Cohen
Allegiant Air to Acquire Sun Country Airlines
Allegiant Air announced that the airline will acquire Sun Country Airlines in a deal that is valued at approximately $1.5 billion. The combined entity of the two ultra-low-cost leisure airlines will serve 22 million customers annually with a combined fleet of 195 airplanes in almost 175 cities with greater than...





































