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“You’re Illegal!” My Schengen Nightmare At Copenhagen Passport Control
I had an unsettling encounter while departing Copenhagen Airport with my children when an immigration officer announced that the system showed I had illegally overstayed my 90 days in the Schengen Area as a U.S. citizen. Copenhagen Immigration Said I Was In Europe Illegally We left the SAS Lounge about...

The Gate with Brian Cohen
Rest In Peace, Vehicles With Manual Transmissions?
The United States of America is actually one of the odder countries of the world pertaining to driving: it is one of the few nations that still does not use the metric system as its mainstream method of measurements; it contains vast amounts of wide highways and enormous parking lots;...

Frequent Miler
Europe for 88(!) miles and business class lounge access you might have for 1 more week (Nick Wild Card journal)
I am writing this post from the Lufthansa Business Class lounge at Boston Logan airport, where I am about to board a flight to Europe (including a connection!) that I booked for just 88 miles one way. There were some surcharges involved, but, luckily, the judges won’t be holding those against...

View from the Wing
Why Flight Attendants Look Young And Pretty In Asia—And Why U.S. Airlines Stopped Selling Sex Appeal
U.S. airlines once sold tickets with young women in hot pants. Deregulation, discrimination law and seniority changed that model. Asian and Gulf airlines face different hiring incentives—and Singapore’s grooming standards show how much of the difference is deliberate.

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American Airlines Is Still Closing Mileage Accounts Over Credit Card Bonuses From 7 Years Ago
An American Airlines customer says Barclays approved a new credit card, opened a new AAdvantage account, and they even took an award flight—before American shut the account down two months after it was created. The airline said their ban over old credit card bonuses was permanent. Years later, even a...

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TSA Celebrates Finding A Pocket Knife Hidden In Toothpaste
A couple blamed their son’s advice, surrendered the pocketknife and continued to their flight. TSA once wanted to allow small knives so screeners could focus on explosives, and its latest covert-testing results remain secret so we don't know whether this 'good catch' is indicative of good performance at the checkpoint...
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Aspire Executive Lounge Ottawa (YOW) – My Experience Over Several Visits
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Virgin Atlantic Premium on the A350-1000: A Newer Plane, But Not a Perfect Flight
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Review: Extime Lounge, Paris T1 (CDG)
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JW Marriott New Delhi Aerocity Review: Luxury Near Delhi Airport
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Frequent Miler
Amtrak added as Bilt transfer partner, transfer ratio is 2:1
Bilt Rewards added a new transfer partner today: Amtrak Guest Rewards. Amtrak points are far more valuable than most airline miles and hotel points, so at first glance this is an exciting partnership. Before your hopes are raised too high though, the transfer ratio is 2:1 which limits the upside...

View from the Wing
JSX Orders Up To 100 Hybrid-Electric Planes—They’re Years Away, But The Political Payoff Could Come First
JSX’s new agreement includes a deposit for 50 aircraft and rights to 50 more, but Heart is targeting 2031 service. The deal also strengthens an argument against regulating away the small carriers these manufacturers need as customers.

View from the Wing
American Airlines Miles Are A Step Closer To Starlux Business Class—But Award Seats Are Already Hard To Find
Starlux says mileage earning and award redemptions with American are in the works, following a new codeshare. AAdvantage pricing and a launch date haven't been announced, and access to reasonably priced business class seats remains the biggest question.

View from the Wing
I Have 26 Credit Cards In A Drawer. These Are The 7 Rewards Cards I Actually Carry
I have about 26 credit cards in a drawer, but only seven are actually in my wallet. The key is separating cards you get for a bonus, cards you keep for perks, and cards that deserve real spending. Here are the cards I actually use for lounge access, everyday spend,...

Economy Class & Beyond
Turkish Airlines firms up an order for up to 150 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft
If there’s an event to drag out the political grandees and show off an order, Boeing and Turkish Airlines are taking advantage of it, with Turkish Airlines firming up an order for up to 150 Boeing 737 MAX family aircraft. The firm order comes after initial talks started in 2025....

The Gate with Brian Cohen
Szalonej Środy With LOT Polish Airlines Means Crazy Wednesday Sale
LOT Polish Airlines has a promotion that occurs on many Wednesdays because Szalonej Środy translates from Polish into English as Crazy Wednesday, which is in effect only on Wednesdays — typically for the Polish market, as airports in Poland are usually the origination airports of the deals.
As today...

Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer: Earn 2x miles on stays at Dusit Hotels & Resorts worldwide (September 23 Bonus Offer Highlight)
Today's Bonus Offer Highlight is the extension of Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer's bonus of 2x miles for stays at Dusit Hotels & Resorts worldwide. Check out all of the new bonuses added today:

Frequent Miler
Chase might have a new 3/24 for business cards for sole proprietors (but possibly only Ink cards)
As if 5/24 wasn’t bad enough, it sounds like Chase might now have an even more strict 3/24 rule for sole proprietors applying for business cards. As a reminder, this is what Chase’s 5/24 rule is all about: That explanation gives a good sense as to what this purported new...

Traveling For Miles
How to move Chase credit lines in the app and on desktop (a step-by-step guide)
If you have multiple Chase credit cards it's likely that they come with varying credit limits, and you may find that the credit limits don't really suit your spending habits. A credit card that you use all the time, for example, may have a lower limit than is actually practical...

View from the Wing
Lufthansa Passenger Was Promised A Payment, Didn’t Get It—Airline Says Its Answer Won’t “Magically Change”
Lufthansa told a passenger chasing what he says is an approved payment that its answer wasn’t going to “magically change” just because he asked on Twitter. The airline may be right about the claim. But its reply gave people a new reason to hate on Lufthansa. Some airlines still don't...

Live and Let’s Fly
8.5 Hours In SAS A330 Business Class From Copenhagen To Newark
With all the SAS EuroBonus points I have, I’ve flown SAS a lot over the past couple years: it has become my go-to option for transatlantic travel, especially when traveling with my family. So when I picked up the kids from their summer holiday in Europe, I was happy to...

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I’m Sailing Swan Hellenic Right Now & You can Save 5-10% On Your Next Booking
If you’ve been considering a Swan Hellenic expedition cruise, this may be one of those rare instances where my being on a ship can actually save you money. I’m currently sailing with Swan Hellenic, and while I’m onboard I have access to Swan Hellenic’s Book On Board offer, providing an...

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Dad Blames Solo Travelers When It’d Cost Him $600 To Sit With His 6-Year-Old On Southwest
A Southwest passenger complained about what it would cost to get his family seated together. His frustration was understandable, but his complaint about solo travelers didn’t go over quite as…









































