
Live and Let’s Fly
First Look: New Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge (SIN – T2)
A Live And Let’s Fly reader appears to have stumbled into the completed Singapore Airlines SilverKris Business Class Lounge in Changi Airport Terminal 2 before its formal unveiling, providing an early look at the expanded facility while employees were still installing equipment and taking promotional photographs. First Look: Singapore Airlines Completes...
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Live and Let’s Fly
“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;...

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...

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
Delta Can Sue CrowdStrike, But Stranded Passengers Can’t—Now They’re Asking The Supreme Court For Help
A 1978 law has blocked passengers’ claims over canceled flights and extra expenses, even as Delta’s case moves ahead. They’re asking the justices to settle a longstanding disagreement over what conduct counts as an airline “service.”

The Gate with Brian Cohen
Save Up to 20% With Marriott Bonvoy
You can save up to 20% with Marriott Bonvoy off of the guest room standard rate when you stay at your choice of participating hotel and resort properties worldwide with its Escapes promotion, which offers exclusive savings every other Thursday through Sunday across select destinations...
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Reviews
Read the latest reviews for road warriors and frequent flyers.
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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
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JW Marriott New Delhi Aerocity Review: Luxury Near Delhi Airport
September 21, 2026
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The Patina Osaka – Amazing Castle Views and Finally…A Hotel That Gets ‘Hip’ Right
September 21, 2026

One Mile at a Time
Review: Cathay Pacific’s The Wing First Lounge At Hong Kong Airport
One of the highlights of my 2-week trip to Asia was flying Cathay Pacific First Class from Hong Kong to New York JFK, and part of the excitement of the trip was getting to stop at the recently opened The Wing First Lounge at HKG. I made a point to...

Frequent Miler
Refreshed Chase Freedom Flex® card: Increased welcome offer, Points Boost, no foreign transaction fees, & more
Chase refreshed the Freedom Flex® card this week, increasing the welcome offer for a limited time, updating the card art, as well as adding and removing a few benefits and perks. The Offer & Key Card Details Quick Thoughts In terms of a lump sum bonus of the welcome offer,...

Live and Let’s Fly
American Airlines Expands Starlux Partnership, With Frequent Flyer Partnership Coming
UPDATE: Well that was fast. A social media teaser by Starlux suggests that reciprocal loyalty is coming soon between Starlux and American Airlines. Yesterday I wrote about the new codeshare agreement between Starlux and AA and wondered if a deeper loyalty partnership would form. The answer is apparently yes, with...

Economy Class & Beyond
JSX signs for up to 100 Heart Aerospace’s ES-36
Heart Aerospace has introduced the ES-36, with JSX signing for up to 100 aircraft. Let’s dive into what could be a game-changing aircraft. With Heart Aerospace unveiling the ES-36, a 36-seat hybrid-electric regional airliner and the company’s production aircraft, JSX at the same time announced a deposit-backed purchase agreement for 50 ES-36...

Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Virgin Australia Reportedly Forced To Cancel Flights As ‘Exhausted’ Cabin Crew Call in Sick: Airline Says September is Always Busy
Virgin Australia has reportedly been forced to trim back its flight schedule and cancel some flights because ‘exhausted’ cabin crew have been calling in sick, and others have refused to work on their planned days off, as negotiations for a new contract between the cabin crew unions and Virgin Australia...

Traveling For Miles
The 50 best IHG properties in the world according to the Michelin Guide
The Michelin Guide has published its annual hotel awards for 2026 and among the names of some of the most luxurious properties on the planet (a lot of which require you to have a wallet the size of that planet if you'd like to stay there), are a few of...

View from the Wing
Bilt Points Now Transfer To Amtrak—First Class Train Upgrades And Sleeper Cars
Bilt points now transfer to Amtrak Guest Rewards. Starting September 23, you can turn 2 Bilt points into 1 Amtrak point, with transfers that Bilt says will be near instant. There are a few ways to make this more interesting as well.

Frequent Miler
There’s more than one way to skin a business class upgrade (Tim’s Wild Card Challenge Journal)
The first full day of the Wild Card Challenge was busy for me; I spent almost the entire time getting from Seattle to San José, Costa Rica. But that doesn’t mean that nothing interesting happened: I was able to change an Alaska flight to a different airport for free, upgrade...

Live and Let’s Fly
Westin Denver Airport Guest Finds Urine And Pubic Hair On Toilet, Then Battles Hotel Over Bonvoy Benefits
A reader shared with me about a deeply disappointing stay at The Westin Denver International Airport, where he says he encountered a toilet covered in another guest’s urine and pubic hair, empty bathroom dispensers, undisclosed renovations, and employees who invented rules to avoid providing a published Marriott Bonvoy benefit. Reader...

View from the Wing
Austin Airport Promises Rideshare Will Be Closer To The Terminal—But Your Walk Won’t Get Shorter [Roundup]
Austin airport is bringing the terminal closer to rideshare by expanding the building—so the walk from your gate won’t get shorter. Also: American’s new lounge menus, an airport translation fail, and a request for another $30 billion in aviation funding.

Economy Class & Beyond
Qantas sets its second Project Sunrise destination – and it’s New York
Qantas is moving forward with its Project Sunrise rollout, choosing New York as its second destination. A350-1000ULR Qantas NewYork Flyover – Image, Qantas Qantas will launch non-stop services between Sydney and New York from mid-2028, the first-ever non-stop commercial service. Tickets for the inaugural Sydney to New York service are...

Traveling For Miles
Deal: Save up to 20% on Accor stays worldwide (suites included, book by 4 October)
Accor (the chain which includes brands such as Raffles, Sofitel, Novotel, Pullman etc...) has launched a new sale in which its offering 20% off select worldwide stays when they're booked through the app.

Frequent Miler
Capital One is back, AA Globe is gone (new shutdown updates)
In my ongoing credit-card shutdown saga… Citi canceled the last shred of our relationship, but Capital One appears ready to make amends. Here’s the latest… This post is a follow-up to an earlier post: My shutdown updates: Citi, Capital One, Wells Fargo. Capital One is Back What’s new with Capital...

Live and Let’s Fly
I Served In The Air Force, But I Oppose TSA’s New Military Line-Skipping Benefit
TSA is expanding priority security access for military personnel and veterans at dozens of airports. As someone who served in the United States Air Force, I appreciate the gesture but oppose the principle behind it. TSA Should Fix Airport Security For Everyone, Not Create Another Priority Class The Transportation Security...







































