
Frequent Miler
            Amex broke my keep/cancel formula
        
            In the post “Which Premium Cards are Keepers?” I presented a framework (along with a worksheet) for determining which premium cards are worth keeping. The general idea is to look at each credit card perk individually and ask yourself how much you’d be willing to pay if that perk were...        
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Paddle Your Own Kanoo
            British Airways Passenger Says She Would Never Have Taken Flight If She Knew She Was Going To Be Sprayed With ‘Toxic’ Insecticide
        
            A British Airways passenger has slammed the airline, saying she would never have gotten on a recent flight from London Heathrow to Rome, Italy, if she had known that she would be “sprayed down” with what she has described as a “toxic” insecticide. Melissa Arana took to Facebook to explain...        
    
One Mile at a Time
            Air India A350 Business Class: World Class, Now We Need More Of This!
        
            Hello from India, as I just flew Air India’s Airbus A350-900 business class on the 9hr10min flight from London (LHR) to Delhi (DEL), as the first part of my review trip. Air India has obviously been through quite the journey in the past several years, as it has been privatized,...        
    
PointsMath
            Fifth-Freedom Flights in Asia Pacific: Routes & Airlines
        
            The Fifth Freedom flight is a fantastic concept that benefits airlines. Additionally, several fifth-freedom flights operate worldwide. Usually, airlines use these flights for popular routes or destinations. These airlines offer several fifth-freedom flights in the Asia Pacific. Here are the fifth-freedom flights in the Asia Pacific, including routes, Airlines, &...        
    
View from the Wing
            Las Vegas Thought Tourists Would Pay Anything — Here’s Why The City’s Now Paying the Price
        
            Las Vegas built its comeback on high-roller spending and relentless fees — but the gamble is finally catching up. Visitor numbers are plunging, hotel rates are slipping, and the city that thought tourists would pay anything is now paying the price itself.
Continue reading Las Vegas Thought Tourists Would Pay Anything...        
    
The Bulkhead Seat
            Condor Airlines Cuts Another City as it Further Retreats in the United States
        
            Leisure carrier, Condor Airlines, offers great fares to/from the United States and some of…
The post Condor Airlines Cuts Another City as it Further Retreats in the United States appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.        
    
One Mile at a Time
            Icelandair A321LR Saga Premium Class: What A Pleasant Ride!
        
            Hello from London Heathrow! I recently shared my initial thoughts on my Icelandair Boeing 737 MAX 8 Saga Premium flight from New York (JFK) to Keflavik (KEF). After then spending several days in Iceland, I continued in Icelandair’s Airbus A321LR Saga Premium on the 2hr50min flight from Keflavik to London...        
    
View from the Wing
            Alaska and Korean Air Are Breaking Up—Partnership Gutted January 1 [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.
Continue reading Alaska and Korean Air Are Breaking Up—Partnership Gutted January 1 [Roundup]...        
    
The Bulkhead Seat
            Delta Air Lines Unveils Bold New Uniform Collection Known as “Distinctly Delta”
        
            Delta Air Lines has revealed its first new uniform collection in nearly a decade…
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    Reviews
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The Gate with Brian Cohen
            Comparing Tipping to Paying Taxes? Get Real…
        
            “Tipping is a custom that can be hard to comprehend and understand. Even a lot of people in America are opposed to it. But being opposed to something isn’t enough to ignore it… You can be opposed to taxes, but you still have to pay.”
This portion of a paragraph is...        
    
Economy Class & Beyond
            JetBlue lines up its onboard winter wonderland
        
            As we pass Halloween, the festive period is fast coming upon us. JetBlue is launching new products on board for the upcoming festive season. Who needs wings when you have charms? JetBlue’s Blue are launching a series of Charms. Designed for pop-in style charm shoes and apparel, these charms let...        
    
2PAXfly
            QANTAS: First international service from Adelaide to Auckland joins new Air NZ service to Christchurch
        
            It’s been more than a decade since Qantas flew anywhere overseas out of Adelaide, the capital of South Australia. It is also the city where I grew up. I can’t believe I missed these pieces of news. The inaugural Qantas flight to Auckland, New Zealand, departed from Adelaide on 31...        
    
Frequent Miler
            Where Hyatt Suite Upgrade Awards don’t work
        
            In a past post about my perfect Hyatt mattress run, I mentioned paying more to secure a beachfront room. In response, a reader asked why I didn’t use a Hyatt Suite Upgrade Award for that purpose. The answer: Hyatt’s Suite Upgrade Awards don’t work at Destination Residences properties (which this...        
    
View from the Wing
            Delta Unveils New Uniforms – With Missoni Accessories, Bombas Socks, And A Return Of The Wrap Dress
        
            Delta has unveiled its new Distinctly Delta uniforms for 65,000 employees — featuring Missoni-designed scarves and ties, Bombas socks, and a revived wrap dress from the airline’s early-2000s look. The collection begins wear testing in 2026 before rolling out systemwide in 2027.
Continue reading Delta Unveils New Uniforms – With Missoni...        
    
View from the Wing
            After United’s Flight Attendants Overwhelmingly Rejected A Pay Deal That Barely Beat Inflation, Here’s Their 8 New Demands
        
            After five years without a raise, 71% of United Airlines flight attendants rejected a union-backed deal that barely kept up with inflation. Now, the union is back at the table with eight new demands — from ground pay to better layover hotels.
Continue reading After United’s Flight Attendants Overwhelmingly Rejected A...        
    
Frequent Miler
            $100 back on $500 or more at Carnival Cruise Lines with new Amex Offer (targeted, enrollment required)
        
            There’s a new Amex Offer out today that’s good for $100 back on $500 or more at Carnival Cruise Lines. This offer is probably targeted, though it appears to be widely targeted. This could obviously be useful for those planning a Carnival cruise, but it could also juice things a...        
    
Altitude Yes
            JAL Offers Same-day Saver Fares on Select Domestic Routes, Combating Weak Demand
        
            During a time of diminishing business travel, Japan Airlines is looking for ways to maximize load factors and capture demand.
The post JAL Offers Same-day Saver Fares on Select Domestic Routes, Combating Weak Demand first appeared on Altitude Yes.        
    
View from the Wing
            American Airlines Fired Two Flight Attendants — And The Union Made Them Do It
        
            American Airlines has fired two flight attendants — at their union’s insistence. The Association of Professional Flight Attendants reported both crewmembers for unpaid dues, triggering mandatory termination under its own contract.
Continue reading American Airlines Fired Two Flight Attendants — And The Union Made Them Do It...        
    
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
            Earn 3x Miles & More miles for stays at Wyndham Hotels worldwide
        
            Every fall we see airline program offers for stays with Wyndham Hotels – well at least from Miles & More and Turkish Miles&Smiles. And 2025 is no different with an offer now out for Miles & More! The 3x miles offer Earn 3x Miles & More Miles on all qualifying...        
    
Frequent Miler
            Problems combining Chase Ultimate Rewards points keep spreading
        
            One of the reasons that Chase Ultimate Rewards points are so popular is the easy ability to combine points amongst your own Ultimate Rewards-earning cards or with one additional member of your household. Unfortunately, the process has become anything but easy for some cardholders — and a growing number of...        
    
One Mile at a Time
            Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur: Amazing Hotel, I Didn’t Want To Leave!!!
        
            We recently saw the opening of the new Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, located at the very top of the Merdeka 118 building, which is the tallest hotel in all of Asia-Pacific (by my math, it’s the world’s second highest hotel).        
    
Frequent Miler
            15% transfer bonus to Avianca Lifemiles from Amex Membership Rewards
        
            American Express Membership Rewards is offering a 15% transfer bonus when you transfer points to Avianca LifeMiles. While Lifemiles has some notable drawbacks, this can nonetheless make for some solid deals on Star Alliance awards without carrier-imposed surcharges. The Deal Amex Membership Rewards is offering a 15% transfer bonus when...        
    
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
            United Airlines Flight Attendants Reveal New List of Demands After Rejecting Contract Deal
        
            Union negotiators representing tens of thousands of flight attendants at United Airlines have finally gotten back around the bargaining table with leaders from the Chicago-based carrier after their members overwhelmingly rejected a tentative new contract in July. The meeting, which took place over the course of three days late last...        
    
{Tech} for Travel
            Seasonal Away Metallic Collection Limited Edition goes Festive
        
            This winter, the Away Metallic Collection limited edition updates core luggage styles with new metallic colours for the festive travel season.
The post Seasonal Away Metallic Collection Limited Edition goes Festive appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.        
    
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
            Marriott Bonvoy: Earn 10,000 or more bonus points on suite stays at over 20 locations in the U.S.
        
            Earn 10,000 or more bonus Bonvoy points for stays of 2 or more nights in a premium suite at participating hotels in Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles and more. Book now for stays until Dec 8, 25. Click here to book this offer This offer can be stacked with the current...        
    
The Bulkhead Seat
            American Express Launches 1850 by American Express® Pop-Up Lounge at ARIA Resort & Casino
        
            American Express is unveiling a new exclusive experience for its most loyal members with…
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