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Australian Tourist’s Bali Public Tryst Ends With Facial Recognition Arrest At Airport
An Australian tourist learned the hard way that what happens in Bali does not necessarily stay in Bali. After allegedly being caught on CCTV engaging in a rather public tryst with a woman on a residential driveway, the 27-year-old was identified using facial recognition technology and arrested at the airport...

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Fly To Europe For 3,000 Points, Business Class To Africa For 75,000—The Best Frequent Flyer Sweet Spots That Still Work
Most award sweet spots are obsolete, unbookable or buried beneath surcharges. These still work: Air France business class for 60,000 JAL miles, LATAM roundtrip business class for 60,000, and London from 3,000 Virgin points with Bilt’s September bonus.

One Mile at a Time
I’m Switching My Loyalty To Alaska Atmos Rewards: The Math Is A No-Brainer
I've written in the past about the case to be made for American AAdvantage loyalists switching their business to Alaska Atmos Rewards, especially in light of changes that we saw to the Atmos Rewards program in 2025. As I explained at the time, this is a strategy I was considering,...

One Mile at a Time
JFK ATC Taunts Distracted Delta Pilot: Yes He’s A Jerk, But He’s Not Wrong
This is sort of hilarious -- the most infamous controller at New York Kennedy Airport (JFK) called out Delta pilots when they seemingly weren't paying attention, and he asked a sarcastic question. Someone then told him not to be rude, which of course wasn't well received. I have to say,...

One Mile at a Time
Airlink’s Dangerously Low Flyover Of DHL Stadium Raises Serious Safety Questions
It's not uncommon to see flyovers at major sporting events, and they can be pretty spectacular to watch. However, a flyover that happened in South Africa yesterday was maybe a little too impressive, to the point that it potentially put a lot of lives at risk. I'm curious what an...

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American Airlines Blocks Online Check-In, Interrogates Passenger For Skiplagging—They Planned To Fly Every Segment
An American Airlines passenger traveling Fort Myers–Washington–Boston planned to complete every flight, yet was blocked from online check-in and questioned at the airport because the ticket purchaser lived near Washington. The episode suggests American may now be matching purchasers, addresses and reservations in its skiplagging crackdown.
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Monkey Miles
Cheat code: Use Cargo schedules to find widebody international planes flying domestically in the USA
Did you know that you can fly in lie flat business class ( or better premium economy, economy ) seats when flying domestically in the US? These planes are often on the transcontinental ( LA/SFO to New York, DC, Boston, or Miami ) routes, but you’ll regularly see them repositioning...

Frequent Miler
Save 15% on cash portion of IHG Points + Cash (but buying points outright is cheaper)
IHG One Rewards is once again targeting some members with a promotion that’s giving a 15% discount on the cash portion of Points + Cash stays. This is normally a good way to buy points somewhat cheaply, but with a 100% points sale also running at the moment (albeit only...

Traveling For Miles
Ends today: Buy up to 400,000 IHG One Rewards points at just 0.5 cents each [Targeted]
For close on a month, IHG One Rewards has been running a points sale in which it's offering targeted IHG One Rewards members the chance to buy up to 400,000 points at a cost of just 0.5 cents each. This sale ends today.

Frequent Miler
Bilt Rent Day: Up to 100% Transfer Bonus to Virgin Atlantic / Virgin Red
Update 9/1/26: A quick reminder that this transfer bonus is live for today only. ~ Bilt has announced its Rent Day promos for September 1st, headlined by a 25%-100% bonus on points transfers to Virgin Atlantic. The bonus size depends on Bilt status, with Blue members starting at 25% and...

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American Airlines Will Contribute $1,000 To Trump Accounts For Employees’ Children, With An Obvious Political Benefit
American Airlines is joining dozens of large U.S. companies in contributing to so-called Trump Accounts for employees’ children, offering a one-time $1,000 company contribution on top of the federal government’s $1,000 seed money. On the surface, this is simply a generous employee benefit. Look a little closer, though, because the...

Travel Codex
Save 10% on Viator Tours & Activities with Exclusive Promo Code
When planning a trip, most travelers focus on flights, hotels, and transportation. But once you arrive, what are you actually going to do when you get there? Sit in a hotel room? Walk around aimlessly or go on vacation? That’s where Viator comes in. Viator is one of my favorite...

The Gate with Brian Cohen
Tropical Storm Edouard Affecting Texas and Louisiana: September 2026 Travel Alert
Due to the effects of Tropical Storm Edouard affecting Texas and Louisiana 2026, you may want to consider delaying your travel — or, at least, keep yourself updated as to the latest information pertaining to the weather — if this region is in your travel plans over the next few...

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Business Class Passengers Accused Of Having Sex In Front Of A Child—But The Kid Was Asleep And No One Was Charged
Police removed two seatmates after a crew report of sexual activity aboard a Panama–Rosario flight. The investigation found conversation, kissing and an allegation of exposed genitals—but no evidence of actual intercourse and no criminal charge.

Frequent Miler
Rove has added Copa Airlines as transfer partner, launching with 40% transfer bonus
Rove sure has been inking some interesting partnerships since launching in 2025. That trend is continuing today as they’re adding yet another new, unique transfer partner: Copa Airlines ConnectMiles. Even better is that they’re launching with a 40% transfer bonus which will be available through the end of September. The...

Traveling For Miles
Save on select spending with Small Luxury Hotels of the world [Targeted]
Almost exactly a year to the day we last saw this targeted offer appear (that was on 2 October 2023), Amex is again offering targeted cardholders a saving for spending made directly with Small Luxury Hotels of the World by the end of the year.

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 LDSF376. Direct link to offer. Key Terms Expires September 1, 2026. Limit 2. Quick Thoughts Getting...

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Bad News For Non-Rev Staff Travelers: The United Airlines App Now Lets Passengers Place Themselves On Standby During Disruptions
United Airlines has just launched a new feature within its award-winning mobile app that is about to make the life of ‘non-rev’ staff passengers traveling on standby even harder – during disruptions, full-fare passengers are now able to place themselves on standby for up to three flights while retaining a...

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United Airlines App Will Now Watch Three Earlier Flights For You And Text When A Seat Opens
United Airlines is adding another genuinely useful feature to its mobile app, allowing disrupted passengers to keep their confirmed itinerary while simultaneously standing by for up to three earlier flights. Better yet, United will monitor those flights automatically and text you if a seat opens up. United App Can Now...










































