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I Tried Alaska Airlines’ New Business Class And Premium Economy Seats. Here’s A First Look
Alaska Airlines invited members of the media, including Live And Let’s Fly, to Seattle on Tuesday for a look at its next chapter. Between the executive Q&A, seat mock-ups, food samples, and training center tour, there was plenty to take in. Inside Media Day At Alaska Airlines’ Global Training Center...

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“We Do Not Want To Be With Elon Musk. Trust Me.” Delta Air Lines CEO Justifies Starlink Rejection, Prompting Musk To Declare “He Will Lose His Job Over This”
Delta CEO Ed Bastian reportedly has a very personal reason for avoiding Starlink: Elon Musk. I can understand the reluctance, but Delta’s passengers will ultimately judge that decision by whether their Wi-Fi works. Meanwhile, Musk is flinging shade at Delta once again, warning that Bastian will lose his job over...

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Air France KLM’s $89 Card Offers 70,000 Miles—And A Strategy For Cheaper Business Class And First Class Access
The bonus includes 100 status credits, and annual spending can add 160 more at the card anniversary. Combined with a Gold status match, that puts Platinum—and its better award availability—within reach.

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Delta Flight Attendant Says Marriott Clerk Threatened To Get Her Fired—Then She Was Jailed And Lost Her Job
A former Delta flight attendant is suing the airline and Marriott, alleging a hotel clerk threatened to get her fired during a check-in dispute that escalated into racial abuse and an overnight stay in jail. Candace Carter says Delta then fired her while she was on approved medical leave, before...

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Elon Musk Is Helping American And United Poach Delta Flyers—With Offers To Match Elite Status
Elon Musk is now promoting American and United offers to match frequent flyer status, giving unhappy Delta customers a way to switch without starting over at the bottom. After declaring that Delta CEO Ed Bastian would lose his job over the Starlink dispute, Musk is helping advertise the competition.

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American Airlines Has Solved Its London Catering Mess—And Keeping Staff To Check Food For Every Plane
American says its Heathrow catering transition should be complete October 28 after a shortage of specialized trucks. But the more encouraging detail is what happens afterward: catering coordinators will keep checking every departure so crews have what they need.

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Sapphire Reserve® Exclusive Tables adds 40 restaurants, and removes 12
The Chase Sapphire Reserve® card includes twice-annual $150 credits for restaurant spending at Sapphire Reserve Exclusive Tables. These are a curated selection of high-end restaurants available through a special version of OpenTable. You do NOT need to make a reservation or pay through Chase or OpenTable in order to earn...

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IHG global promo: Earn up to 3X points October-December, starting with second stay (now live)
IHG One Rewards’ new promotion offering triple points on paid stays booked through the IHG app through December is now live. Stays booked through other methods will earn only double points (hint: book through the app) Registration is required before your first completed stay, and 2X/3X points don’t start until...
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Read the latest reviews for road warriors and frequent flyers.
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Review: Qatar Airways A350-1000 Business Class
October 2, 2026
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Is This Stockholm’s Best Luxury Hotel? Grand Hôtel Review
October 2, 2026
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Qantas A380 First Class (Sydney to Dallas): Bottom Line Review
October 2, 2026
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Review: A bad seat on Philippine Airlines A330 business class Manila to Sydney
October 1, 2026

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Eat Around Town October 2026: Earn 8 Marriott Bonvoy Points Per Dollar — Plus 6,000 Bonus Points for New Members
You can earn Marriott Bonvoy points when dining at participating restaurants, bars, and clubs as a member of the Eat Around Town by Marriott Bonvoy dining membership program ever since October of 2019 — and two promotions are currently in effect for a limited time through which you can earn...

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Earn bonus miles when spending on United credit cards (targeted)
Chase United cardholders received regular spending offers in the first half of the year, and that pattern continues with a new batch of targeted offers. The Deal United cardholders are being targeted for spending offers including: Spend $500 across a minimum of 10 transactions and get 1,000 bonus miles Spend...

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TSA Quietly Opens Airport Gates To Non-Flyers At 300+ Airports—With A Free PreCheck Visitor Pass
TSA’s public Gateside list shows just 15 airports, but the application menu now shows hundreds of airports have joined the program, letting approved PreCheck members greet arriving relatives or accompany loved ones to the gate without buying a ticket.

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GREAT DEAL: Buy Alaska Atmos Rewards points from just 1.71 cents [targeted 120% bonus]
Alaska Airlines has launched a new points sale today and if the headline on the email I received is correct, it looks like some people are currently being targeted for an Alaska Airlines points deal which will let them buy Atmos Rewards points at the cheapest rate I think we've...

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Cheat Code – use our widebody tool to find lie flat seats domestically
Did you know that you can fly in lie flat business class ( or better premium economy, economy ) seats when flying domestically in the US? These planes are often on the transcontinental ( LA/SFO to New York, DC, Boston, or Miami ) routes, but you’ll regularly see them repositioning...

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American Express Membership Rewards offering 20% transfer bonus to AeroMexico
American Express has launched a new promotion offering a 20% bonus when you transfer Membership Rewards to Aeromexico. That brings the transfer ratio to almost 1:2, but despite the headline rate, it’s not as good a deal as it might initially seem. The Deal Get a 20% bonus when transferring...

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Review: Qatar Airways A350-1000 Business Class
Qatar Airways still offers my overall favorite business class product, and my latest flight from Los Angeles to Doha onboard the Airbus A350-1000 reinforced why. The Qsuite is showing some wear, and the menu has changed, but excellent food, nearly eight hours of sleep, and complimentary Starlink internet made this...

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World of Hyatt: Earn 2x points for stays at new Hyatt Hotels Worldwide (October 2 Bonus Offer Highlight)
Today's Bonus Offer Highlight is from World of Hyatt and their monthly new hotels bonus offer which they've gone and changed on us from 500 bonus points per night to a 2x points offer which now requires the booking of a special rate to earn. Check out all of the...

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Hilton Cardholders Promo: Earn 10,000 Bonus Points After a 3-Night Stay
Hilton and American Express have launched a targeted offer for select Hilton Honors American Express cardholders, giving eligible members a chance to earn 10,000 bonus Hilton Honors points after completing one qualifying stay.

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Delta Air Flight Attendant Says She Was Terminated After a Marriott Hotel Guest Hurled Racial Slurs at Her But She Was the One Arrested
An ex-Delta Air Lines flight attendant who was fired after an incident at a Savannah Courtyard by Marriott hotel, which left her with depression and anxiety, is now suing the airline for discriminatory termination, claiming the Atlanta-based carrier never bothered to get her version of events. The initial circumstances leading...

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What you should know about Alaska Atmos Rewards Communities (a new Atmos Rewards feature)
Atmos Rewards Communities are a new addition to the Alaska/Hawaiian rewards program and, in essence, they are free-to-join, optional groups within the Atmos Rewards program, which come with their own sets of benefits. Four of these groups are open to all Atmos Rewards members, and the remaining two are only...

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Miles & More: Earn 3x miles on all stays at IHG Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
There’s a new Miles & More bonus offering 3x miles for IHG stays for the rest of the year. This is good option to earn more miles on IHG stays for those members who may not stay with them enough to get value out of earning IHG One Rewards points....

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Explora Journeys Private Fares Take Up to 25% Off Luxury Cruises
Explora Journey has made a huge splash in the cruise market and I would say is changing luxury cruising for the better. Luxury cruising is not usually where travelers look for a bargain. But a new collection of preferred fares for select Explora Journeys sailings offers something worth paying attention...

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Amazon: Save up to 40% when redeeming Membership Rewards points (Targeted)
Amazon is again offering a new pay-with-points promotion, where eligible members can save by paying with a minimum number of American Express Membership Rewards points. Some folks need to redeem $5 (714) in points to trigger the promo, while others need to use $10 (1429). These offers will stack with...







































