
Eye of the Flyer
One of the Biggest Mistakes I See Frequent Flyers Make Over and Over With Points
I have paid for entire trips with points. Not a flight here or a hotel night there. Entire trips. Flights, hotels, the whole thing, booked with points that came from cards most people in this hobby never even apply for. Business cards! And every single time this comes up, I...
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One Mile at a Time
I’m Switching My Loyalty To Alaska Atmos Rewards: The Math Is A No-Brainer
I've written in the past about the case to be made for American AAdvantage loyalists switching their business to Alaska Atmos Rewards, especially in light of changes that we saw to the Atmos Rewards program in 2025. As I explained at the time, this is a strategy I was considering,...

Live and Let’s Fly
Australian Tourist’s Bali Public Tryst Ends With Facial Recognition Arrest At Airport
An Australian tourist learned the hard way that what happens in Bali does not necessarily stay in Bali. After allegedly being caught on CCTV engaging in a rather public tryst with a woman on a residential driveway, the 27-year-old was identified using facial recognition technology and arrested at the airport...

View from the Wing
Fly To Europe For 3,000 Points, Business Class To Africa For 75,000—The Best Frequent Flyer Sweet Spots That Still Work
Most award sweet spots are obsolete, unbookable or buried beneath surcharges. These still work: Air France business class for 60,000 JAL miles, LATAM roundtrip business class for 60,000, and London from 3,000 Virgin points with Bilt’s September bonus.

One Mile at a Time
JFK ATC Taunts Distracted Delta Pilot: Yes He’s A Jerk, But He’s Not Wrong
This is sort of hilarious -- the most infamous controller at New York Kennedy Airport (JFK) called out Delta pilots when they seemingly weren't paying attention, and he asked a sarcastic question. Someone then told him not to be rude, which of course wasn't well received. I have to say,...

Frequent Miler
What are Preferred Hotels (I Prefer) Points Worth?
In October 2024, Citi added Preferred Hotels as a new transfer partner, and anyone with a Citi Strata Premier or Elite card (or the no-longer-available Prestige or AT&T Access More cards) could transfer Citi ThankYou points at an impressive 1-to-4 ratio to Preferred Hotels’ I Prefer points. That created some...

Nerd Ka Travel
American Airlines’ 2027 Route Announcement Is Missing One Thing: Ambition
American Airlines has announced seven new international routes and three new destinations for its 2027 summer schedule. The new routes will connect American’s hubs in the United States with destinations across Europe and Asia. The airline says all seven new […]

View from the Wing
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s Wife Calls Every Time Her Flight Is Delayed—“This Job Has No Power” [Roundup]
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s wife says she calls him whenever her flight is delayed, then concludes his job has “no power.” Also: JetBlue unveils BlueFirst while squeezing coach, and American adds New York Times subscriptions as Loyalty Point Rewards.

Traveling For Miles
Deal: Virgin Atlantic points on sale from 0.89 pence or 1.47 cents (70% bonus)
As recently as the end of July, Virgin Atlantic was running the best value points sale that we generally see it run, so it's a little surprising to see the same deal return now and to see Virgin Atlantic Flying Club members able to buy points from 0.89 pence each...
Reviews
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We Took Our Friends To One Of Our Favorite Hotels. Would They Love It Too?
September 1, 2026
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Review: SKY Airline A320 Economy Cusco to Lima
September 1, 2026
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Review: Etihad Boeing 777-300ER Business Class Dublin to Abu Dhabi
August 31, 2026
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New Priority Pass+ App: One Login, Multiple Cards
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Frequent Miler
Jetblue grants an extra perk to 25-for-25ers, confirms it for each year. What will Nick do next?
Last year, JetBlue ran what turned out to be a terrific promotion called 25 for 25. The basic gist of the promotion was that if you flew to 25 JetBlue destinations by the end of 2025, you would earn 350,000 points and 25 years of Mosaic 1 status. You can...

Live and Let’s Fly
Absolute Madness: Thousands Of Tourists Overwhelm One Of Greece’s Most Beautiful Beaches
I love Greece. The country is beautiful, the people are lovely, and the cuisine is my favorite in Europe. But Greece in the summer? No way. No thank you. And this scene from Crete explains exactly why. This Is Why I Avoid Greece During The Summer A viral video from...

Paddle Your Own Kanoo
What Are “Gate Lice”? The Airport Slang Term That Made It Into the Dictionary, and Why Passengers Do It Anyway
Have you heard the slang term that’s increasingly being used by frequent flyers and airline employees alike: gate lice? It sounds rude, and that’s because the term most definitely isn’t a compliment. Gate lice is a derogatory term for passengers who crowd around the gate area well before the flight...

The Gate with Brian Cohen
7 Tips on How Not to Lose Your Personal Belongings While Traveling
The last time that I can remember losing something was when I lost a white twist tie for a cable I used to power a personal audio device — and that was years ago. While certainly not earth-shattering in the grand scheme of things, it was mildly irritating to me...

Economy Class & Beyond
SWISS expands meal pre-seletction to Long-Haul Economy Class
For those travelling with SWISS, there’s good news – the airline is introducing meal pre-selection for Economy Class. The new service is being offered to passengers on long-haul flights departing from Switzerland. They can choose between a meat dish and a vegetarian dish from Hiltl before departure. This move follows the...

Frequent Miler
Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) Amex Offer: Get $100 back on $300 spend
A targeted Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) Amex Offer has returned that gives a $100 statement credit when spending $300 or more. The Deal Spend $300+ on room rate and room charges in one or more purchases at Small Luxury Hotels of the World properties and get $100...

Frequent Miler
Current point transfer bonuses for September 2026
The best points rewards programs, in our opinion, are those that allow points to be transferred to many different airline and hotel loyalty programs. In this way, it’s often possible to get outsized value from your points. For example, suppose you want to fly lie-flat business class to Europe. Prices...

Frequent Miler
Get 10% back on Lyft rides with new Chase Offer
There’s a good Chase Offer for Lyft showing on some folks’ accounts that can save you up to 10% on rides, up to a maximum of $10 (or $100 in Lyft spending). The offer is valid for single use only. Unlike Amex, Chase allows you to redeem offers on multiple...

View from the Wing
GHA Discovery: Receive Lifetime Top Tier Elite Status—No Stay Required—Or $5,000 In Stay Credits
GHA Discovery members can register by October 31 for one free entry; direct stays earn five more, while eligible two-night stays at a new-to-you-in-2026 brand earn a guaranteed D$50 bonus. The $5,000 prizes expire after 12 months.

Frequent Miler
Current hotel promotions for September 2026
All major hotel brands dangle various carrots in front of customers to incentivize their patronage. Bonuses for for elite status, loyalty program membership and credit card spending all serve as sweeteners that make rewards-earning a little faster and more fruitful. Promotions are another significant way that hotel loyalty programs try...

Points With a Crew
American Express® Gold Card Review – Benefits Galore!
The American Express® Gold Card comes with a solid welcome offer, outstanding earning potential and benefits on travel and other purchases that make it definitely one that you should consider as you are applying for your next card

Paddle Your Own Kanoo
American Airlines Flight Attendants Say They Are Being Put in ‘Danger’ By ICE Agents as Enforcement at Airports Ramps Up
The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), the official union of more than 26,000 crew members at American Airlines, says it is concerned that passengers and flight attendants are being put in danger by increased activity by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents at airports across the United States. In...

Frequent Miler
Get a 30% transfer bonus from Amex Membership Rewards to Hilton Honors
American Express is once again offering a 30% transfer bonus to Hilton Honors which is running through September 30. Taking advantage of a bonus like this had been questionable in the past, but it’s even less appealing nowadays considering the devaluations conducted by Hilton in the couple of years since...





































