
The Gate with Brian Cohen
May 5787 Be a Year For Peace — and The Sweetest Year Yet for You.
I decided to end the day of the anniversary of the horrific events that happened 25 years ago today on Tuesday, September 11, 2001 on a peaceful and joyous note, as this year seems to be especially contentious with political violence increasing in the United States and the conflicts and...
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One Mile at a Time
Amazon Air First Officer Repeatedly Warned Captain Of Excessive Speed Before Fatal Miami Crash
NTSB cockpit voice recorder data shows the first officer repeatedly warned of excessive speed before the deadly Amazon Air 767 crash in Miami, with no consistent response from the captain.

Live and Let’s Fly
Ugh: Trapped Among A Family Of Eight Blasting Videos On A United Redeye
High-speed internet is transforming inflight connectivity, but on my United Airlines redeye from Denver to Newark, Starlink also ensured that one family could remain loudly connected all night long. Seated Among A Gabbing Family Of Eight On A Redeye Flight As part of my journey to Greenland, I flew overnight...

One Mile at a Time
How AI, Diversified Points, And Flexibility Got Me To Paris For The NFL Game
I just wanted to share a story about a trip I have booked with many different platforms and programs. I am a HUGE New Orleans Saints fan, and always told myself if they ever play in Paris, that I would go see them live. That wish was granted earlier this...

View from the Wing
United CEO Wants A 50-Gate Miami Hub—Says American Airlines Has What He Needs
Scott Kirby says he’d build a Miami hub with 40–50 gates and wants a bigger return to JFK. American has both assets. His case for acquiring them makes more sense than his claim that the big airlines don’t compete on price.

Paddle Your Own Kanoo
United Airlines is Opening Two New Flight Attendant Bases… Where Remains a Closely Guarded Secret
United Airlines will open two new flight attendant bases, bringing the total number of crew bases to 10 across the country, or 12 if you also include the carrier’s only remaining European international crew base at London Heathrow and Guam. Where the new bases will open, however, remains a mystery....

Frequent Miler
Buy Wyndham points for as low as 0.68 cents each
Wyndham Rewards is once again offering up to a 90% bonus when buying their points, this time through October 21, 2026. You can buy Wyndham Rewards points at any time for 1.3 cents each, so this bonus brings the cost down to as low as 0.68 cents per point. That...

Frequent Miler
Chase’s disappointing Air Canada Aeroplan® Credit Card refresh | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep374 | 9-11-26
In today’s episode, listeners weigh in on Nick’s pick for “best Hyatt Place breakfast”, Hyatt breaks up with one airline and ties up with another, and we review Chase’s refreshed Air Canada Aeroplan card. Chase’s disappointing Air Canada Aeroplan® Credit Card refresh Watch the full episode below, or listen on...
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Frequent Miler
Is a Marriott premium business card finally on the way?
Last year, American Express sent out a survey regarding potential changes to its portfolio of Marriott business cards (of which there is currently one), teasing a premium card with a $600+ annual fee and some possible features similar to the current Bonvoy Brilliant personal card. We’ve long been hearing about...

View from the Wing
Trump Says Cutting Swipe Fees Will Save Families $1,200—The Bill He Backs Doesn’t Do That
President Trump promises families $1,200 in savings by cutting credit card swipe fees. But the numbers don’t support that claim—and the legislation he backs would shift value from consumers to merchants through lower rewards, fewer card benefits and tighter access to credit.

Frequent Miler
Earn $450 bonus with a new US Bank checking account
US Bank has extended its promotion for new Bank Smartly checking accounts, offering up to a $450 bonus with fairly simple requirements. This deal is available in states within US Bank’s footprint and requires you to sign up for online banking and make at least two direct deposits within the...

Points With a Crew
Should you buy Choice points with up to a 30% discount?
Choice Hotels is offering a discount on buying points. Buying points can be a great way to boost your balance, but only if it makes sense for your patterns of earning and redemption. Does this new promotion fit that criteria?

Frequent Miler
Chase Aeroplan Card: New benefits, best-ever welcome offer, higher annual fee (+award discount on partner flights?)
Update: Based on comments in this post, the 15% award discount seems to be functioning very differently than we were told, in ways that make it potentially much more exciting: Awards with a mix of Air Canada and partner flights ARE receiving the discount, even if it’s a short AC flight...

Frequent Miler
Rakuten offering up to $100 / 10K Bilt points for three Chase cards
For several months, Rakuten has offered rewards after you apply through Rakuten’s link and are approved for the Chase Freedom Unlimited® card and the Ink Business Unlimited®. Recently, they added another card: the Ink Business Cash®. The current rate for Freedom Unlimited is back to “up to” $100 cashback or...

The Gate with Brian Cohen
The September 11 Memorial in New York: A Photographic Essay
After visiting One World Observatory at the top of the new World Trade Center building in New York in 2015, I stopped by the September 11 Memorial to visit and reflect.
I first saw part of the memorial from One World Observatory. The square shown in the photograph above is one...

Frequent Miler
Current Amex Offers
This post is designed to show current Amex Offers. If you have any Amex cards, even authorized user cards, then you’re eligible to sign up for offers when you log into your Amex account. If you’re planning to shop or book travel, check this page to see if an Amex...

Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Transatlantic United Airlines Boeing 777 Diverts to Bangor After Drunk Woman Bites Flight Attendant
A transatlantic United Airlines flight from Milan, Italy, to Newark was forced to divert to Bangor, Maine, on September 8 after a drunk woman repeatedly demanded more alcohol, refused to sit down, argued with flight attendants, and then bit a crew member as a struggle ensued to restrain her at...

View from the Wing
United Airlines Greenland Flight Less Than Half Full—Employees Fill The Seats [Roundup]
United’s Greenland flight was less than half full the night before departure, then filled up with employees taking advantage of their travel benefits for a one-night getaway. Also: why United’s CEO keeps flying American, another proposal to ban taxpayer-funded first class travel for Congress, and air traffic control’s appreciation for...

Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Buy Air Canada Aeroplan points with up to a 100% bonus
Air Canada Aeroplan’s latest buy points promotion provides members with the opportunity to receive up to a 100% bonus when buying points by September 25, 2026. ** THIS IS A MYSTERY BONUS THAT WILL BE REVEALED TO YOU WHEN YOU LOG IN! ** Personally I only received an offer of...

View from the Wing
Offer Ending: 80,000 Points Plus A Companion Award—Why Alaska’s Best Credit Card Beats Those From Bigger Airlines
The $395 Atmos Summit card pairs its welcome bonus with a companion award, 3 points per dollar on foreign purchases, and waived partner booking fees. The annual certificate can justify much of the fee.

{Tech} for Travel
Hyperkin SupaBoy Brings Retro Gaming to Travel
With Hyperkin SupaBoy heading to Europe, retro players can take original SNES and Super Famicom cartridges travelling in Crimson and Prime colours this autumn.
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