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Southwest Admits Its New Boarding System Isn’t Working — and Says These Fixes Are Coming
After weeks of passenger complaints, Southwest says it’s adjusting its new boarding and seating process to reduce confusion and delays, confirming to CBS News that early fixes are already being…

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Influencer’s Mid-Flight Flirt Disaster Goes Viral—Oblivious Guy Needs Multiple Notes To Realize What’s Happening
An influencer’s mid-flight attempt at romance hilariously misfired when the oblivious guy across the aisle completely missed her subtle (and then not-so-subtle) hints. Her awkward efforts—and his total confusion—quickly went viral, turning an everyday Sydney-Melbourne flight into comedy gold.

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This Premium Credit Card Benefit Came Through For Me. Again.
This premium credit card benefit came through for me again — and it covered the majority of my annual fee on two cards that I used for a recent trip that was snowballed due to a significant snowstorm.
I use a premium credit card for travel purchases because...
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Delta Just Gave Employees $1.3 Billion in Bonuses Plus Announced Raises—While American and United Workers Get Left Behind
Delta Air Lines just handed out a staggering $1.3 billion in profit-sharing bonuses today, giving employees roughly an extra month’s pay—and announced another round of salary raises. Meanwhile, workers at American and United are left with little to no bonuses, highlighting a dramatic gap in compensation and morale across U.S....

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Southwest Flight Attendants Furious After Airline Moves Their Bags To Back Of Plane: “Passengers Will Steal Them!”
Southwest Airlines flight attendants are furious after the airline decided to relocate their reserved overhead bin space from the front to the back of the aircraft—sparking fears their belongings could be stolen. The change, meant to solve chaotic boarding issues following the airline’s switch to assigned seating, has triggered immediate...

Live from a Lounge
Virgin Atlantic Launches an Enhanced Status Match (matching both British Airways and Air India loyalty programmes)
Virgin Atlantic is offering Status Match opportunities in 2026, with an amazing offer for enhanced status for British Airways Elite Tiers.
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British Airways Quietly Appoints New Head Of Customer Experience And Boy Does She Have Her Work Cut Out
British Airways has quietly appointed a new head of customer experience after the last person in the role suddenly announced he was quitting after less than four years, following a series of cost-cutting scandals that further rocked the airline’s reputation. While there’s still no official announcement from British Airways, sources...

Travel Points Playbook
Manufacture 6 Hyatt Elite Nights for 1667 Points Per Night
Hyatt has two overlapping promotions currently, that can stack to manufacture elite nights at a low cost. It’s…
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British Airways Is Now Letting Passengers Know If Wi-Fi Is Not On Their Flight… Why Did It Take So Long?
British Airways is now proactively sending notifications to passengers to let them know that Wi-Fi might not be available on their flight, an acknowledgement, perhaps, that in-flight Wi-Fi is no longer a luxury or gimmick but a necessity for travelers wanting to use the flight time to catch up with...

Live from a Lounge
Air India’s new 787-9 and refurbished 787-8 to take on London Heathrow routes in Summer 2026
Here are the upcoming changes to the Air India network, where the 787s are taking over many routes.
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KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes February 2026 Promo Rewards
The latest KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes reward is here. As always, there are great opportunities to use Krisflyer miles for several amazing destinations. The discount on eligible KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes award flights is 30%. Here are the details on the February 2026 KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes. Related: KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes Current Promo...
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KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes Rules and How It Works
Singapore Airlines, one of the best Airlines in the world, runs a monthly promo rewards program, “KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes,” where select flights can be booked at a discount for a limited period. This Guide tells what the KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes are and how they work. How does KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes...

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Southwest Airlines Now Faces a Flight Attendant Backlash As Hand Luggage Woes Grow
It’s not only passengers at Southwest Airlines who are unhappy with the Dallas-based carrier’s new hand luggage and boarding rules; the airline is also facing a growing backlash from its own flight attendants who are unhappy with Southwest’s plans to sort out the mess. Central to the new complaints from...

The Bulkhead Seat
Delta Expands Hawaiian Flights With New and Returning Routes Along With Increased Capacity
Delta Air Lines is boosting its presence in the Aloha State with its largest-ever…
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Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Into Turkey and The Sheraton Levant, Istanbul – Growing Old in Style
Into Turkey and The Sheraton Levant, Istanbul Growing Old in Style Time for a new country to tick off. Let’s enter Turkey properly, and head off to my residence of the night – The Sheraton Levant. In this mammoth trip report (note, headings subject to change) Yes. I’m that old....

Frequent Miler
Kimpton RiverPlace, Portland (Fine Hotels + Resorts®): Bottom Line Review
Last year, my wife and I made a terrific weekend in Portland, Oregon, out of a concert and two Fine Hotels + Resorts® (FHR) credits that we received from our American Express Platinum® cards. We decided to try out the Kimpton RiverPlace, sitting attractively astride the banks of the Willamette...

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Whales in Charlotte Bay in Antarctica
Our agenda after we spent the morning at both Meusnier Point on the continent and in Recess Cove and then enjoying lunch during the first full day in Antarctica was for all of us to cruise around Charlotte Bay in zodiacs and keep an eye out for whales.
The reason why...

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ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES: Launches flights to Melbourne, Australia in 2028
Ethiopian Airlines, Star Alliance member and Africa’s largest airline, is reported as having confirmed it is targeting 2028 for its Australian debut. Group CEO Mesfin Tasew says the carrier will need roughly two years to secure the wide-body aircraft required for the ultra-long-haul mission to Australia’s east coast. “We will...

Frequent Miler
Private Island ultra-all-inclusive barefoot luxury: $2,500 rebate | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep345 | 2-13-26
In today’s podcast, we’ll talk about why you might not want to toss out that United credit card mailer, how Bilt has led us to coin a new term, and how Calala Island wants to pay you to book with points! Private Island ultra-all-inclusive barefoot luxury: $2,500 rebate Watch the...

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Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardholders can get a free Calm Premium annual subscription
Have you ever wanted Matthew McConaughey to softly read you a story while you drift off to sleep? Now you can make that dream a reality. In addition to a credit good toward a full-year WHOOP Life membership, Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardholders can also receive 100% back on an annual...

One Mile at a Time
Hong Kong Airlines A330 Business Class: Second-Rate But Good Enough
Hello from Japan, as I just flew Hong Kong Airlines’ Airbus A330-300 business class on the 3hr30min flight from Hong Kong (HKG) to Tokyo Narita (NRT). My goal was to get to Japan, but with the Chinese New Year holiday period, flights on All Nippon Airways, Cathay Pacific, and Japan...

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Influencer’s Mid-Flight Flirt Disaster Goes Viral—Oblivious Guy Needs Multiple Notes To Realize What’s Happening
An influencer’s mid-flight attempt at romance hilariously misfired when the oblivious guy across the aisle completely missed her subtle (and then not-so-subtle) hints. Her awkward efforts—and his total confusion—quickly went viral, turning an everyday Sydney-Melbourne flight into comedy gold.

Frequent Miler
Bilt cards being frozen, 5x not being honored. (Update: Bilt investigating case-by-case)
Update 2/13:26: Yesterday, Bilt sent an email to members saying that cardholders who were affected by any of the problems with the 5x promo listed below (frozen cards, offer not attached, late-arriving cards) should file a claim for review: If you believe you qualified for the 5X for 5 Days Promotional...

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Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardholders can get a free year of WHOOP (fitness wearable)
WHOOP is a wearable fitness tracker, kind of a cross between Oura Rings and Fitbit. The American Express Platinum Card® offers a $200 annual credit toward Oura Ring purchases, and now Chase is responding in kind by offering an almost free year of WHOOP’s “Life” membership to Sapphire Reserve® cardholders....

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$50 New Member Referral Bonus With Rakuten
This is your 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 membership, which is...

Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Sean Duffy Orders Airlines to Halt DEI Pilot Hiring Or Face Enforcement Action
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has ordered commercial airlines across the United States to halt DEI hiring for pilots or face federal investigation and potential enforcement action. Duffy said on Friday that the order, sent to airlines by the Federal Aviation Administration in the form of a mandatory ‘Operations Specification’ or...

Frequent Miler
Singapore Airlines: Premium economy between Asia and US starting at 55K
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer has released its latest list of “Spontaneous Escapes,” discounted award redemptions valid only for travel in the following calendar month. There are several routes available to/from North America this month, though be aware that Spontaneous Escapes bookings are completely inflexible and cannot be changed or cancelled. The...

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Southwest Flight Attendants Furious After Airline Moves Their Bags To Back Of Plane: “Passengers Will Steal Them!”
Southwest Airlines flight attendants are furious after the airline decided to relocate their reserved overhead bin space from the front to the back of the aircraft—sparking fears their belongings could be stolen. The change, meant to solve chaotic boarding issues following the airline’s switch to assigned seating, has triggered immediate...

The Bulkhead Seat
Alila Mayakoba Opens as Hyatt’s First Alila Resort in Latin America
Hyatt announced the official opening of Alila Mayakoba yesterday. The nature-rooted luxury retreat on…
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