
Frequent Miler
Earn up to 10X at Giftcards.com via Capital One Shopping and Capital One Offers
Capital One Offer is featuring up to 10X miles back on Giftcards.com purchases today, while Capital One Shopping is offering up to 8.5% back in “cash” that you can redeem toward gift cards. I was only targeted for 8X at Capital One Offer, but Stephen is seeing 10X. This is...
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It Looked Like He Was Skiplagging His Last Flight. American Airlines Didn’t Care
Skipping the last flight on an itinerary sounds an awful lot like skiplagging, something airlines notoriously dislike. But in this case, doing exactly that could have been perfectly acceptable. Skiplagging…

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A $349 Status Match Could Unlock American Airlines Flagship Lounges—Even In Coach, But There’s A Timing Catch
A new $349 Philippine Airlines status match could get you into American Airlines Flagship lounges even when you’re flying domestic coach—without ever flying Philippine Airlines. The catch is timing: access won’t begin until the airline joins oneworld, expected by the end of 2027, while the matched status expires in February...

Traveling For Miles
How the Finnair Plus and Radisson Rewards partnership works (top-tier elite status match available)
Towards the beginning of August, a partnership between Finnair Plus and Radisson Rewards came to light courtesy of a few web pages that had gone live a little too early and which weren't ready for primetime. Now, however, the partnership is up and running properly (apparently), and for some people,...
Reviews
Read the latest reviews for road warriors and frequent flyers.
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KLM Lounge AMS: Still Don’t Like Heineken, But I’ll Take the Curry
September 17, 2026
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The Mysterious Lounge At Nuuk International Airport (GOH)
September 17, 2026
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First Look – New Amex Centurion Lounge Amsterdam (AMS)
September 16, 2026
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Review: Iberia A320neo Business Class (MAD-CDG)
September 16, 2026

Economy Class & Beyond
British Airways announces new services to Tanzania, with some service uplifts beyond North America
British Airways is being a little bit creative with its route network for Summer 2027, with the airline planning to launch services to Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar, as well as taking the Buenos Aires route non-stop… and adding capacity on routes. Let’s dive in. New to the network British Airways is...

Frequent Miler
Get 50% back on up to 2 Lyft rides
Chase is running a new promo that gives you 50% off your next two rides, up to $15 per trip, when you load the promo code SOUTHWEST50 to your Lyft account. Officially, it’s targeted at Southwest cardholders, but in practice the code works for everyone. I was able to load...

Live and Let’s Fly
What It’s Like Flying Air Greenland’s Rare A330-800neo In Premium Class
My first flight on Air Greenland and first journey on an Airbus A330-800neo in Premium Class was lovely, with the 4-hour journey from Nuuk to Copenhagen very pleasant. I’ll offer first impressions of my flight in this post and a full review later on. Air Greenland A330-800 Premium Class –...

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Airport Déjà Vu: Canada’s Passport Kiosks Failed Again, Causing Hours-Long Delays
When we recently arrived in Canada through Montréal, we used the automated kiosks that scan passports, take a photo and collect customs declarations. Everything was working, but the process still…

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Marriott Staff Forced To Sign Guests Up For Bonvoy Without Asking—Or Get Fired For Missing Quotas
Marriott hotel employees describe signing guests up for Bonvoy without permission, while one worker says missing enrollment quotas of 20 guests a month can mean fewer hours and eventually getting fired. Marriott has paid hotels as much as $10,000 a month for enrollment performance, creating pressure that can leave guests...

Frequent Miler
IHG Chase Offer for Sapphire Reserve Cardholders: Get up to 25% back On $500+
An excellent new IHG Chase Offer is available exclusively to Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardholders. It’s valid at US properties only and gives you $125 back as a statement credit when you spend $500. The Deal Earn $125 cash back on an IHG stay when you spend $500 or more (including...

Traveling For Miles
IHG promotion: Get 15% off award bookings (co-branded cardholders + select elites)
IHG has brought back an excellent deal that, I think, we haven't seen since this time last year (did I miss one in Q1?), so once again, select IHG One Rewards members can enjoy a 15% discount on award stays made in the next few weeks.

Economy Class & Beyond
Korean Air lands a 103 aircraft order with Boeing
Boeing and Korean Air have finalised a major order for 103 aircraft across the Boeing widebody and single-aisle airplane family. 103 new aircraft to come – and some to replace existing older aircraft, such as the Boeing 777-300ER. The 103-aircraft order comprises: 20 Boeing 777-9 25 Boeing 787-10 50 737-10...

Live and Let’s Fly
American Airlines Pilots Question Robert Isom…And The Bloggers Take Sides
I can’t help but to join the “cAAt” fight over American Airlines between two of my favorite bloggers, so here is my unsolicited two cents on the latest brouhaha stemming from comments from the leader of the pilot’s union. What Do American Airlines Pilots Really Want From Robert Isom? Let...

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Decades Of Loyalty For Perks You Can Get With One Credit Card? The Best And Worst Lifetime Status
Lifetime elite status can get you and your spouse VIP treatment for the rest of your lives—or little more than the perks available with a single credit card. The difference matters before you spend decades earning it. Some airlines and hotels make lifetime loyalty worth pursuing; others offer a weak...

The Gate with Brian Cohen
Earn Up to 10,000 Bonus Points Per Stay With Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy
You can earn 10,000 bonus Marriott Bonvoy points per stay by earning 2,000 points per eligible night with a minimum of two consecutive nights per stay at almost 183,000 participating Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy properties worldwide now through Thursday, December 31, 2026 in addition to the typical five...

The Points of Life
KLM Lounge AMS: Still Don’t Like Heineken, But I’ll Take the Curry
Warning, Warning, Warning Your connection gate is probably farther than you think. The KLM Lounge in Schiphol isn’t a short walk. Check the gate before you get comfortable. Access You ahve to be flyign on KLM to access the Crown Lounge. Seating Rows of leather armchairs, each with its own...

Paddle Your Own Kanoo
British Airways Returns to Tanzania With Direct Flights to Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar, 15 Years After It Last Withdrew Service
British Airways has just announced its latest long-haul route schedule for the Summer 2027 season, and the headline news is that the airline is relaunching flights to the East African country of Tanzania with a direct flight from London Gatwick to Kilimanjaro and then onward to Zanzibar. Tanzania hasn’t been...

Traveling For Miles
British Airways is adding Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar to its network from May 2027
British Airways has announced that it will start flying from London Gatwick to Tanzania from May 2027, serving both Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar on a triangle routing. The airline has also set out a wider summer 2027 long-haul schedule that includes a non-stop Buenos Aires service, more Cape Town flying, and...

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Chase Sapphire Reserve Business Doubles Hotel Credits To $1,000—But Caps 3X Points On Advertising
Starting January 2027, Sapphire Reserve for Business will offer four $250 hotel credits annually. The tradeoff: 3X earning on eligible advertising gets a $1 million annual spending cap this November. For most cardmembers, the extra $500 in hotel credits looks like a win.











































