
One Mile at a Time
Save At Peninsula Hotels With Amex Offers (Targeted)
The Amex Offers programfrequently has promotions for hotel stays, which can save you money or earn you bonus points for stays youd make anyway. Amex has just rolled out its latest targeted hotel offer, which can add value on an upcoming stay with luxury hotel group Peninsula. This is a...
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Frequent Miler
United’s amazing cardholder award availability
In April, United announced major changes to its loyalty program to incentivize customers to get a United credit or debit card. On paid flights, cardholders now earn 3 miles per dollar more than non-cardholders. On award flights, cardholders get a 10% discount (15% for elite cardholders) and greater access to...

One Mile at a Time
Starlux Airlines Starts Selling Miles: I’m More Excited Than I Should Be!!
Folks, Starlux Airlines’ COSMILE frequent flyer program has finally gotten into the business of selling miles to consumers. Objectively it’s a pretty awful deal, as the airline is charging an astronomical four cents per mile (we’ll see if there are promotions in the future).

Live and Let’s Fly
I Flew Air France A350 Business Class. It’s The Best In Europe
Let me start with my conclusion: Air France business class on the Airbus A350 is the best in Europe and one of the best in the world. In terms of seat, service, food, drink, bedding, and Starlink Wi-Fi, I could not have had a more perfect flight. Air France A350...

View from the Wing
United Airlines Pilot Leaves Mic Open For 7 Minutes—250 Passengers Hear Him Berate Flight Attendants In Profane Rant
A United Airlines pilot on the 15-hour Cape Town–Washington flight left the PA open, broadcasting a profanity-laced attack on cabin crew. The technical mistake was embarrassing; the cockpit–cabin culture it exposed matters more.

Live and Let’s Fly
“Not Allowed!” American Airlines Flight Attendant Snatches Wife’s Business Class Food From Husband, Throws It Away
An American Airlines passenger says a flight attendant confiscated his wife’s unwanted business class bread roll and dessert rather than allow him to eat them in economy. There may well be a policy against bringing premium cabin service items across the curtain, but the way this was handled sounds like...

Live and Let’s Fly
Air France Served This Surprisingly Elegant Business Class Meal On A 250-Mile Flight
Air France managed to serve a rather elegant little Business Class meal on a flight of just 250 miles between Basel and Paris, and while it certainly wasn’t a feast, I thought it was very well done. Meal Of The Week: Air France Business Class From Basel To Paris My...

One Mile at a Time
Do Airlines Want You To Get Amazing Deals With Your Points? The Complicated Truth…
I’ve written in the past about the general state of miles & points, and about how it’s the best of times, and the worst of times. Big picture, things are better than ever before when it comes to all the ways we can earn points, while they’re worse than ever...

View from the Wing
Dress Nice, Travel Solo, and The Drink Flight Attendants Say Will Get You An Upgrade [Roundup]
Lying that it's your birthday won't help (your real birthday is in the reservation) and ordering a specific drink won't get you updated. But these articles keep getting churned out. Surely the person writing them knows they're stupid? And much more in the roundup.

2PAXfly
HOTEL REVIEW: Fairmont Hotel, Vancouver Airport. An indulgence. Oh Canada!
The Oh Canada trip report continues. It’s time to review my first hotel stay on Canadian soil at the Fairmont Hotel, Vancouver Airport, which is located within the airport building. I’ve already covered my First Class check-in and Lounge visit in Sydney, and my Dreamliner flight with Qantas to Vancouver....

Frequent Miler
What’s the best all-around travel credit card?
Is there a best “all-around” travel card? A set-it-and-forget-it stalwart that bonuses most things you might spend on during travel, with protections that make you feel secure that you’ll be covered if something goes awry? This post takes a stab at answering that question. We’ll cover several top cards with...
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HOTEL REVIEW: Fairmont Hotel, Vancouver Airport. An indulgence. Oh Canada!
August 21, 2026
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Flight Review: United Airlines Boeing 787-8 Polaris® – AMS-ORD
August 19, 2026
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Air Canada Signature Suite Vancouver YVR Review
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ORD Admirals Club H/K Lounge Review – Chicago Airport Lounge
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The Gate with Brian Cohen
Fun With Enclaves and Exclaves: Baarle Hertog and Baarle Nassau
As I was going to stop off in Breukelen on my way driving back to Amsterdam after visiting Drielandenpunt — literally translated from Dutch for three land point — which is where the borders of the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium meet, I realized that the towns of Baarle Hertog and...

Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Delta Air Lines Wins Major Court Victory as DOT’s Aeromexico Antitrust Order Is Vacated
What to Know A federal appeals court has vacated the Department of Transportation’s order stripping Delta and Aeromexico of antitrust immunity, ruling the department’s reasoning was “arbitrary and capricious.” In This Article Why the dispute traces back to a fight between the US and Mexican governments over slots at Mexico...

Frequent Miler
Bilt partners with Equinox: Use Bilt Cash for spa services, classes, or personal training
Yesterday, Bilt Rewards announced a new partnership with Equinox, a nationwide gym chain that offers personal training, fitness classes, and even spa services. Points and miles folks will likely be somewhat familiar with Equinox, as the American Express Platinum Card® offers “up to $300 in statement credits each year when...

Travel Codex
Alaska Bets Big on Europe With Athens and Paris Service from Seattle
Alaska Airlines is doubling down on its international ambitions and European expansion. Just months after launching Alaska Airlines first ever long-haul service to Europe including new destinations Rome, London, Reykjavik the Seattle-based carrier has announced Athens and Paris for summer 2027. The additions further cement Seattle as Alaska’s global gateway...

One Mile at a Time
InKind Referral Code: Get $25 Off Your First Meal With My Favorite Dining App
Looking for an InKind referral code? New InKind users can get $25 off their first dining experience of $50 or more when they sign up through a referral link. Through August 31, 2026, there’s also a limited time referral promotion, where the person making the referral can earn $50 off...

Frequent Miler
Rakuten offering up to $100 / 10K Bilt points for two Chase business cards
For several months, Rakuten has offered rewards after you apply through Rakuten’s link and are approved for the Chase Freedom Unlimited® card and the Ink Business Unlimited®. Today, they added another card: the Ink Business Cash®. The current rate for Freedom Unlimited is back to “up to” $25 cashback or...

Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Top 5 Flight Bonus Miles and Points Offers for August 2026
Here are our Top 5 Flight Bonus Mile/Point Offers for this month. This post is of course for bonuses for flying this month however many of these offers go beyond so don’t count them out for flights you need to book past this month. If none of the offers listed...

View from the Wing
Delta Will Use AI To Cut Jobs And Set A Different Ticket Price For Every Passenger—CEO Says Profits Could Rise 50%
Delta CEO Ed Bastian says artificial intelligence could increase profits 50%. The airline’s plans point toward fewer office jobs, automated decisions and different fares for individual passengers.

Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Best Western: Receive a $20 bonus card for every $100 in BW Travel Cards purchased
Best Western has brought back their bonus for purchasing their Best Western Travel/Gift Cards! During this promotion when you buy a $100 gift card they will give you a $20 bonus card to use. You can buy up to $500 worth of gift cards with this promotion to receive up...

Frequent Miler
Leading Hotels of the World points sale: Get up to 100% bonus
Leading Hotels of the World is running another points sale, this time giving a bonus of up to 100%. That drops the price to as low as 6 cents per point, which may sound expensive, but you can get better value when redeeming the points. Best points-bookable hotels in the...

One Mile at a Time
Why Don’t Airlines Offer Free Upgrades To Empty Seats To Generate Goodwill?
Every so often I see a frequent flyer express frustration online about not receiving a free upgrade to an empty premium seat. Some airlines have published complimentary upgrade programs, but I’m referring to situations where an upgrade isn’t a perk of elite status.

Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Air France KLM Flying Blue: Earn 10,000 bonus miles on economy class flights out of the U.S.
Earn 10,000 bonus Flying Blue Miles when you fly in economy class on Air France or KLM from the U.S. to any destination worldwide served by the airlines. Book by Aug 31 for travel until Jan 31, 27. Book your tickets online at Airfrance.com or KLM.com There is no registration...

The Gate with Brian Cohen
Hilton Price Match Guarantee Requires Reservations Booked First
The Price Match Guarantee with Hilton requires that reservations at a hotel or resort property that is part of the Hilton portfolio of brands are booked first before starting the process within 24 hours of booking the reservation.
According to the official Internet web site of the Price Match Guarantee of...

Frequent Miler
Live in or near Chicago? United wants to give you elite status
United MileagePlus has a standard elite status match promotion that runs through the end of 2026, but it just released a better version if your MileagePlus account address is in the Chicago metro area. Through September 30th, you can get 120 days of matched elite status if you register for...

View from the Wing
Delta CEO Says His Airline Belongs With Emirates And Singapore. That’s Silly, Because The Carrier Is Getting Worse
Ed Bastian wants Delta mentioned with Singapore Airlines and the best Asian and Middle Eastern carriers. Delta has a brand, but product consistency and service still fall short and once-vaunted reliabiltiy has faltered.


































