
Frequent Miler
We check in with the Wild Card Challengers, Citi stirs things up with JAL, good news for baseball fans and more (A Week in Review)
On Tuesday, Greg, Nick, and Tim started their Wild Card journeys, flying literally all over the world to satisfy itineraries dictated by randomly selected (and reader-inspired) cards for our annual team challenge. Every year we learn more and more about how to give readers and listeners the best possible way...
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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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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.

Live and Let’s Fly
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...

Wild About Travel
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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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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Plane Passenger: Stranger Said I ‘Ruined Her Flight’ Because I Ate Before Everyone In Our Row Was Served
A passenger received his special meal before the rest of his row and started eating. The complete stranger beside him flipped out and thought that was so rude and inconsiderate…

Live and Let’s Fly
New York Times Essay Blames Your Airline Miles For Killing Spirit Airlines. It’s Malarkey.
A new essay in The New York Times argues that airline loyalty programs helped kill Spirit Airlines by giving its larger competitors an unfair financial advantage. It is an interesting theory, but one that collapses under scrutiny. No, Your Frequent Flyer Miles Did Not Kill Spirit Airlines Former Spirit Airlines...
Reviews
Read the latest reviews for road warriors and frequent flyers.
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Review: Vueling Airbus A321 – London Gatwick to Paris Orly
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FLIGHT REVIEW: Air Canada, Vancouver to Ottawa in Business Class on an A321-200. Naked green nailed feet!
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Air Canada Rouge Review: Our First Flight Was Better Than Expected
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Review: SriLankan Airlines A330 Business Class (CDG-CMB)
September 25, 2026

Frequent Miler
Colombian food, fun, and a giant rock (Greg’s Wild Card Journal)
On Thursday, I flew Avianca business class to Medellín, Colombia. I checked into my hotel in time for our evening livestream check-in, then headed out immediately for a food tour. Today (Friday), I went on a tour that included one of the towns that inspired Disney’s Encanto, a boat ride...

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FLIGHT REVIEW: Air Canada, Vancouver to Ottawa in Business Class on an A321-200. Naked green nailed feet!
Continuing my Oh Canada! tour. Last stop was the Maple Leaf Lounge in Vancouver, where I re-met my husband. Before that, a night at the Fairmont Vancouver Airport, after arrival on QF75 from Sydney. This review covers my first flight with Air Canada between Vancouver and the national capital, Ottawa....

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Save Up to 30% Worldwide With IHG One Rewards
Your procrastination in booking a beach escape, a city adventure, a relaxing staycation, or the lodging stay that fits you best for autumn has paid off, as you can save up to 30% off of the Best Flexible Rate at participating hotel and resort properties worldwide with IHG One Rewards...

Economy Class & Beyond
Delta goes for a small European expansion for Summer 2027
Delta Air Lines is planning a muted 2027, it seems, with three new services planned between the USA and Europe. Let’s dig in, and think about why… Coming next summer, Delta will operate three new routes. They are: Austin – Paris Boston – Venice Detroit – Athens The airline is...

Frequent Miler
Wild Card Challenge Destination 1 Check-In | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep376 | 9-25-26
Greg and Nick, along with Tim, are busy flying around the world for the Wild Card Challenge, which is going on now! That means they didn’t have time to film our usual podcast episode. Not to mention, we want to make sure everyone gets the chance to hear an update...

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Ten hours in La-La Land (Tim’s Wild Card Challenge Journal)
It was technically a “transit day” as I was moving from Costa Rica to San Juan. However, a ten-hour layover in LA gave me the perfect opportunity to soak up the SoCal vibe and use some of those pesky Chase Sapphire Reserve® credits. I had a lunch of fresh hamachi...

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Misleading New York Times Essay Blames Your Miles For Killing Spirit Airlines—Author Wanted Miles Banned 34 Years Ago
Spirit borrowed heavily against its loyalty program, lost cost discipline, and posted a negative 30% operating margin months before the Iran war. A New York Times essay blames lack of access to credit card funds for the airline's failure while leaving out the facts that explain what really happened.

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Crossing the pond a 3rd time and the sweet taste of Swiss business (Nick’s Wild Card journal)
After our live check-in last night, I boarded Air France to return to Europe again. After crossing the Atlantic for the third time in three days in economy class, I was incredibly excited to connect onward to Zurich and enjoy a hot shower in the Swiss Business Class lounge before...

Your Mileage May Vary
Plane Passenger: Stranger Said I ‘Ruined Her Flight’ Because I Ate Before Everyone In Our Row Was Served
A passenger received his special meal before the rest of his row and started eating. The complete stranger beside him flipped out and thought that was so rude and inconsiderate…

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The Gate with Brian Cohen
Hosted Like a Host Exclusive Experience Available For Bidding With IHG One Rewards
Are you a person who spends a substantial amount of your time looking after everyone else and would like the chance to simply sit back, switch off, and have someone look after you for once? Would you like to experience what being hosted like a host is like? If so,...

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American And United’s Premium-Heavy A321XLRs May Need Ballast To Fly?
Reports of Iberia carrying ballast on lightly booked A321XLR flights raise questions about American and United’s more premium-heavy layouts. The balance concern makes sense, but I'm sure when it comes to claims about United’s snack bar and cheaper economy fares.

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Kroger: Earn 4X points on select 3rd-party gift cards & fixed-value Visa & Mastercard gift cards
Kroger is once again running a promotion that awards 4x fuel points on select third-party gift cards, whether you buy them online or in-store. Fixed-value Visa and Mastercard gift cards purchased in-store weren’t initially included in the latest promotion, but there’s now a digital coupon. Kroger points may be even...






































