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Downgraded From Business Class On An 11-Hour Flight, But Offered Remarkable Compensation
An involuntary downgrade from a $4,300 business class ticket to an 11-hour economy seat could easily cost an airline a valuable customer. Arkia instead turned a bad situation into a lesson in how airlines should handle downgrades. Arkia Shows How An Airline Should Handle A Transatlantic Downgrade A Live And...

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Eight Journeys in Tokyo, Part 1
It took me a long time to understand that Tokyo is not one city. Many visitors arrive with a familiar checklist: shopping in Ginza, getting lost in the rush of Shinjuku Station, photographing vending machines, and eating a bowl of ramen in a small local shop. In trying to fit...

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My Retention Offer For the Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select Card
I have not used my Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select Card once since it was converted from the American Airlines AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite Mastercard by Barclays, for which I applied last year — so I decided to cancel it earlier today, Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
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American Airlines Says Downgraded Business Class Passengers on International Flights Aren’t Entitled to a Partial Refund: A Couple Want the DOT to Force it to Change
American Airlines claimed it didn’t owe a couple who were downgraded from Business Class to Premium Economy on a long-haul transatlantic flight to Edinburgh anything, using an international treaty as its excuse, while ignoring Department of Transportation (DOT) rules, British compensation regulations, and even its own contract of carriage. The...

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Delta Passenger Was Cuffed, Denied The Bathroom, And Exposed Naked—Court Grants Immunity After $7.2 Million Verdict
A jury awarded a Delta passenger $7.225 million after an onboard confrontation left him injured. A divided appeals court has now upheld the airline's immunity, extending protection for reporting suspicious activity to conduct flowing from law enforcement's response.

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My missed connection to Panama (Greg’s Wild Card Journal)
Yesterday, I flew to Washington Dulles without incident, enjoyed the Chase Sapphire Lounge that’s disguised as an Etihad lounge, boarded my flight to San Salvador (with an onward connection to Panama City), and then things fell apart. I missed a connection, and I didn’t get much sleep, but things worked...

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Marriott Starts Checking Work Emails For Corporate Rate Eligibility—Knowing The Discount Code May No Longer Be Enough
A new Marriott booking prompt asks travelers to verify employment before accessing a corporate rate. It could curb sharing of code discounts, but contractors and other eligible travelers don't always have the email address the system expects.

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Miles and Points On Sale — September 25 2026
Sometimes you need an infusion of miles or points to your membership account for whatever reason — perhaps to have enough to redeem for a limited time award as one example — and the best time to purchase or gift miles or points is when they are on sale, as...
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Read the latest reviews for road warriors and frequent flyers.
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Hotel Review: Four Seasons Toronto
September 25, 2026
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Aspire Executive Lounge Ottawa (YOW) – My Experience Over Several Visits
September 23, 2026
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Virgin Atlantic Premium on the A350-1000: A Newer Plane, But Not a Perfect Flight
September 22, 2026
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Review: Extime Lounge, Paris T1 (CDG)
September 21, 2026

Frequent Miler
Wyndham promo: Earn 4X points on stays through 1/19/27
Wyndham Rewards launched a new promotion yesterday which is offering 4X points on stays through January 19, 2027. Point earnings are capped at 15,000 points for regular Wyndham Rewards members, but cardholders and/or Wyndham Rewards Insiders subscribers can earn up to 20,000 or 25,000 points from the promotion. The Deal...

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Bilt Offers Up To 125% Amtrak Bonus October 1—Plus Instant Hilton Diamond For Platinum Members
Platinum members can turn Bilt points into Amtrak points at 1:1 without paying for a higher bonus, or make a small Hilton transfer for instant Diamond status. Hilton's bigger 200% transfer bonus still doesn't make its points a good speculative transfer.

Traveling For Miles
Plaza Premium’s four Taipei Taoyuan lounges have been refurbished (one now has rest suites)
If you're flying out of Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) with Priority Pass or a card that offers Plaza Premium access, you should probably know that all four Plaza Premium lounges at the airport have just come out of a five-month refurbishment.

Frequent Miler
Newegg: Buy $500 Hotels.com gift cards for $450
Newegg is running another sale on Hotels.com gift cards, this time giving a $50 discount when buying $500 denominations. The Deal Buy $500 Hotels.com gift cards for $450 from Newegg when using promo code TEFF344. Direct link to offer. Key Terms Expires September 25, 2026. Limit 5. Quick Thoughts Getting...

Miles For Family
Stacking Offers for Free JSX Flight, New Credit Card Bonus Rules and More
Lots of news happening this week! Last Call for 1:1 Hyatt Transfers from Certain Chase Credit Cards: If you own the Chase Sapphire Preferred card or the Chase Ink Preferred card, the transfer ratio from Chase to Hyatt is decreasing from 1:1 to 4:3. You have until September 30 to...

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U.S. Senator Warns Your Airline Pilot May Secretly Dress Up As An Animal
Of all the potential threats facing commercial aviation, Senator Tommy Tuberville would apparently like Americans to worry that the pilot flying their airplane might enjoy dressing up as an animal. Senator Tommy Tuberville Warns Airline Pilots May Be “Furries” In Bizarre Floor Speech A clip of Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville...

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FAA Got $12.5 Billion For Air Traffic Control—They Want $30 Billion More But May Light It On Fire
Congress gave the FAA $12.5 billion for its air traffic control overhaul. GAO now says the agency still lacks a reliable estimate of the full cost and an integrated master schedule. We need the new equipment, but pouring more money into the same management structure isn't enough.

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Passengers Were Downgraded On An $8,166 Business Class Trip—American Airlines Denied Any Refund
American’s Montreal Convention treaty defense has real support, but its own contractual refund promises and federal consumer protection rules don't let the airline decide $0 is what the passengers are entitled to.

Traveling For Miles
Emirates shows off its new Manchester lounge (which has been open since August)
Yesterday, Emirates announced the opening of its new lounge in Manchester (UK) and that's a little strange given that the lounge appears to have been accepting visitors since early August. But as the airline has now shared images of what the new lounge offers, we thought we'd cover it.

Frequent Miler
Downgrade paths: How to keep your card but break up with your annual fee or find a better fit
Sick of paying the annual fee on your credit card? Before you cancel, consider whether you can product-change to a card that better fits your needs and/or has no annual fee. Downgrading/product-changing your card typically keeps your account history intact, and it can be a smart strategy for maintaining a...

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New SAS Copenhagen Lounge Will Feature Hotel Rooms, Bakery, Barista, And Runway Views
SAS has revealed new details and renderings of its forthcoming flagship lounge at Copenhagen Airport, and the new space looks absolutely stunning. SAS Unveils Stunning New Flagship Lounge In Copenhagen SAS will open its new flagship lounge at Copenhagen Airport (CPH) in June 2027, promising substantially more space, panoramic runway...

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Lorikeets eat from my hand, a gorgeous beach to myself, and more in Guadeloupe (Nick’s Wild Card journal)
I have a confession to make. I visited Guadeloupe a couple of years ago, and I didn’t love it. I know Carrie did love it, and I didn’t want to disappoint her, so I never told her that it wasn’t a destination I particularly wanted to revisit. Over the past...

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Catch the Wave: Win a Trip of a Lifetime with the Vans x Fiji Airways Sweepstakes!
If you’ve been dreaming of escaping the daily grind and heading straight to a tropical paradise, your chance has officially arrived. Vans has teamed up with Fiji Airways to launch an incredible, all-expenses-paid giveaway that is sending four lucky winners and their guests on an unforgettable adventure to the islands...

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QANTAS: Will the new First Class Suites on the A350-100ULR be better?
Over at sister website One Mile At A Time, Ben has mused about whether the new Qantas First Class suites on non-stop flights from East Coast Australia to New York and London will actually be comfortable. It’s a question I share, so I thought I would add a few facts...

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Earn 2,000 bonus points per stay at Best Western Hotels in the U.S., Canada, or the Caribbean (Stack with the 2x points offer)
Best Western Rewards has sent out an offer to members to earn bonus points on stays in Canada, the U.S., and Caribbean Islands. This offer is good for stays between October 1 and 28, 2026. The beauty of this offer is that you can stack this offer with the global...

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What are Honor Lanes at Security Checkpoints; and At What Airports are They Available?
Special security screening privileges are provided to service members, veterans of the military, and their families by the Transportation Security Administration of the United States — so what are Honor Lanes; and at what airports are they available?
Honor Lanes currently offer “front-of-the-line service” at security checkpoints that are dedicated solely...





































