
Live and Let’s Fly
Southwest Airlines Lost $800 Million During Meltdown!
Remember that Southwest Airlines meltdown over the holidays that stranded tens of thousands of passengers? Southwest has confessed the computer failure cost the company $800 Million. If that is not a wake-up call, I do not know what else is. Southwest Airlines Reports Massive $800 Million Loss, Blames Meltdown Southwest...

Miles To Memories
February Bilt Rent Day Offers 100% Bonus on HawaiianMiles, Double Earning & More
This month Bilt members will have an opportunity for using their points, as in a 100% transfer bonus to HawaiianMiles.
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One Mile at a Time
Airline Award Ticket Change & Cancellation Fees
Airline ticket flexibility is more important than ever before, and fortunately airlines have largely adjusted their policies to make travel more flexible. Even so, one huge advantage of booking an airline award ticket rather than paying cash is the flexibility that you get.

Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Earn up to 175,000 points with the latest IHG Credit Card welcome offers
Chase and IHG have come out with new increased welcome bonus offers on the IHG Rewards Premier Credit Card and the IHG Rewards Traveler Credit Card. The cards are now offering 175,000 and 120,000 points respectively. With the Premier Card you’ll also get a free night award worth up to...

Young Travelers of Hong Kong
The Best Business Class Seats To Fly Within Southeast Asia
I thought it would be fun to look at the best business class seats that you can fly within Asia, given I’ve flown all the “generic” seat configurations that you’ll be able to find in business class. I’ll focus on routes out of Hong Kong, though I’ll try to hit...
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Young Travelers of Hong Kong
Are Asian Low-Cost Airlines Really Better Than Full-Service Carriers Anymore?
Far too often in modern times, low-cost airlines are all the rage – and for good reason. Many newer start-up airlines are cracking down on the ridiculous upcharges and yields that legacy airlines have set up, showing that due to newer materials and our ever-increasing knowledge of aerodynamics, flying isn’t...

View from the Wing
Biggest Points Offer Ever For Chase IHG Card
The IHG® Rewards Premier Credit Card from Chase has offered generous up front bonuses and has been worth keeping for its benefits - Platinum status, annual free night, and 4th night free on awards.
Now, though, the card has gotten much better with new benefits, and they're offering the biggest ever...

View from the Wing
This Flight Attendant Fell From 33,000 Feet — and Lived For 44 Years
When Vesna Vulović has passed away. I’m ashamed to say I didn’t know who she was - even though she’s at the heart of one of the strangest or most miraculous stories in the entire history of aviation.
Continue reading This Flight Attendant Fell From 33,000 Feet — and Lived For...

Miles To Memories
Save 15% at Select Hyatt Hotels in Texas, Book By Feb 21
If you're planning to visit Texas over the next few months, check out this promotion from Hyatt that can get you a 15% discount on your stays.
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Travel Codex
Exclusive Offer: National Geographic Artic Expeditions Sale
National Geographic and Lindblad Expedition is offering a limited time deal on Artic Expeditions. These Greenland, Norway, Iceland, and Svalbard expedition provide exclusive saving only available to Travel Codex readers and Scott & Thomas Travel customers. There’s no other travel agency in North America that has this one-time exclusive offer!...

Paddle Your Own Kanoo
British Airways Testing New Safety Video Featuring Tennis Superstar Emma Raducanu On Focus Groups
British Airways is currently testing a new safety video featuring a slew of famous faces, including tennis superstar and airline brand ambassador Emma Raducanu, according to reports by some frequent flyers who have had an opportunity to watch and critique the video before it’s rolled out. Other celebrities to star...

One Mile at a Time
Redeeming Etihad Miles On American: Great Deal
Many OMAAT readers are probably familiar with the great value of redeeming American AAdvantage miles for travel on Etihad, but fewer are probably aware of the great value of redeeming Etihad Guest miles on American. While it can be a headache and is definitely more of a niche redemption, there’s...

Economy Class & Beyond
Copa Airlines to add a service to Baltimore-Washington
Copa Airlines is spreading its wings as the airline plans to add a service to Baltimore, Maryland. Copa Airlines Boeing 737-800 – Image, Copa Airlines The new service will launch on the 28th of June, 2023. It will operate from Copa’s hub at Panama City to Baltimore-Washington International, complimenting its...

Miles To Memories
New Bonuses for Chase IHG Credit Cards, Get Up to 175K Points
Chase and IHG announced today three offers for their co-branded credit cards. Bonuses vary from 120,000 to 175,000 points.
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Loyalty Traveler
State of My Travel 2023
Today I completed the last of my reservations for May 2023 hotels for a trip to Oslo, Rhodes, Czechia and Tallinn, Estonia. All my hotel stays were booked with points, except Tallinn. This past week has shown the 2023-Q1 weak promotions in the face of record high hotel rates and...

View from the Wing
[Emirates First Now Available, New Award Chart Live] Book Emirates Awards With Air Canada Miles
The test that Air Canada did earlier in the week of new Emirates pricing was simply a bit premature. The new pricing is live. And so are redemptions for first class awards.
Continue reading [Emirates First Now Available, New Award Chart Live] Book Emirates Awards With Air Canada Miles...

No Work All Travel
The Wazir Khan Mosque of Lahore (Pakistan)
There’s an amusing anecdote regarding how I learned of the Wazir Khan Mosque. I was sitting in front of the Lahore Fort, one of the primary tourist spots of Lahore, Pakistan. To my surprise, an older man came to sit next to me, trying to preach about Jesus. After telling...

Frequent Flyer Bonuses
January 26 Bonus Offer Highlight: Marriott Bonvoy – 3,500 bonus points at the Magnolia Hotel Denver
The Highlight: Marriott Bonvoy 3,500 Bonus Bonvoy Points for stays at the Magnolia Hotel Denver, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. Book now for stays until Mar 8, 23. Click here for more details & to book this offer. Other posts since our last Bonus Offer Highlight: Alaska Airlines Elite Status Fast...

Bald Thoughts
Security Alert in Cancun, Americans Cut Back on Travel & $500 Flights to Europe
Welcome to The Morning Shave. We read a ton of travel articles each day for our research to share the best travel tips, tricks, and news with you. Here are the articles for Thursday, January 26, 2023, that we think you should read. Don’t miss out on any new posts. Join...

Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Qatar Airways A330-300 “First Class” Doha – Amman
Qatar Airways sells its forward cabin as “first class” on flights within the Middle East. While the seat is identical to what is sold as business class on other routes, there are minor differences in service both on the ground and in the air that distinguish business from first class....

One Mile at a Time
Redeem Aeroplan Points On Emirates (Even First Class!)
Air Canada and Emirates have a partnership, and in December 2022, the airlines introduced reciprocal points redemptions. This had a bit of a soft launch, as first class awards on Emirates werent initially available through Aeroplan. That has finally changed, and the full reciprocal redemption opportunities have now been introduced.

Miles To Memories
New X1+ Announced, $75 Annual Fee Card with Lounge Access
The company behind the X1 card has announced a new credit card which promises more benefits for travelers and better earning.
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View from the Wing
Wide Open Singapore Airlines Transatlantic Award Business Class Space, Up To 9 Seats Or More
There's even better availability than before on the New York JFK - Frankfurt route in business class. There's award space for a whole family, not just for a couple, and in some cases for an entire homeowner's association.
And I'm highlighting it because the availability underscores some principles about Singapore...

Travel Codex
Alaska Airlines Says Farewell To The Last Turboprops Today
Today is a day of emotions at Horizon, the regional carrier for Alaska Airlines. The Q400 is the 76-passenger turboprop that passengers and employees either loved or hated. This will mark the end of the 22-year history of flying the Q400 turboprop aircraft. Come along with me as I take...