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This “Private Equity Guy” Is Hilariously Insufferable When He Travels
A satirical “I’m in private equity” worker has been popping up in my social media feed and the travel stories are hilarious…if you need a laugh today, you’ve come to the right place. Travel Humor From The Private Equity Guy And The TSA Johnny Hilbrant Partridge puts on the persona...

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Alaska Is Putting Beds On Its 737s—And Building A Lounge Most Passengers Can’t Get Into
Alaska Airlines is finally putting lie-flat seats on its Boeing 737s. Until now they haven't had a premium domestic product akin to what United, American, Delta and JetBlue offer on their most lucrative cross-country routes. At least 25 new Boeing MAX 10s will get 12 Aurora Suites apiece, along...

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Chase May Give Rejected Travel Card Applicants A Second Chance—With Other Lenders Taking The Risk
Chase is exploring a second chance for people it turns down for some of its co-branded credit cards, with other lenders taking on the risk. United is interested—and increasingly makes having its card essential to getting the most from MileagePlus.

Economy Class & Beyond
FLYONE Armenia finalises an order with Airbus
FLYONE Armenia, the country’s largest carrier, has finalised an order with Airbus for the acquisition of two A321neo aircraft. The agreement was first announced as a Memorandum of Understanding during French President Emmanuel Macron’s official visit to Yerevan in May 2026. It marks the first direct order by FLYONE Armenia...

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Flydubai Jet Plunges During Cockpit Stabbing—Passengers Help Subdue Pilot, Flight Lands Safely
A flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv plunged thousands of feet Wednesday during a stabbing in the cockpit. Passengers and crew reportedly subdued the attacker, additional pilots took over, and the Boeing 737 MAX landed safely in Saudi Arabia. Everyone survived.
Israeli officials suspect an attempted hijacking or murder-suicide, with...

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Will Trump’s Face Be In Your Next U.S. Passport Whether You Want It Or Not? Rubio Unveils New 2028 Design
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has unveiled a redesigned U.S. passport coming in 2028, complete with a larger gold eagle, illustrated American history, and a little animation when you flip through the pages. But one less glamorous change may matter more to frequent travelers: fewer pages than today’s large passport...
Reviews
Read the latest reviews for road warriors and frequent flyers.
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Review: Oneworld Lounge Los Angeles (LAX)
September 29, 2026
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Hotel Uville Montréal Review: Why We Chose It Over the Points Hotels
September 28, 2026
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Review: Should you redeem your points at Le Méridien N’Fis Marrakech?
September 28, 2026
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Review: A Night at the Iconic Waldorf Astoria New York
September 28, 2026

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Elon Musk Declares Delta CEO “Will Lose His Job” After Starlink Snub
Elon Musk declared that Delta CEO Ed Bastian “will lose his job over this” after reports that Bastian blamed Musk as his reason for rejecting Starlink. Then Musik mocked Delta’s Wi-Fi. Will waiting for Amazon wi-fi cost the airline its premium edge?

Frequent Miler
Southwest Companion Pass Complete Guide 2026
The Southwest Companion pass has undoubtedly long been the most valuable companion ticket benefit of any airline program, and it continues to be so in 2026. The key value lies in the fact that this benefit is repeatable an unlimited number of times and it is not subject to the...

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Pope Leo XIV Takes A Seat In Air France A321 Cockpit, Blesses Fighter Pilots Over The Radio
Pope Leo XIV is back in the cockpit…this time on Air France. His flight across France included a visit with the pilots, a fighter escort, and a radio blessing for the military crews flying alongside him. The pope is building quite an aviation résumé… Pope Leo XIV Gets Another Inflight...

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Flydubai Confirms ‘Incident’ Onboard Tel Aviv-Bound Plane: Passengers Left Bloodied After Reports Pilot Deliberately Tried to Crash Plane
Reports are emerging from within Israel that an incident that occurred on a Flydubai flight from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Tel Aviv (TLV) on Wednesday morning was terror-related after a “violent altercation” broke out in the cockpit of the packed Boeing 737 MAX-8 aircraft. Multiple news outlets are quoting...

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Delta Won’t Confirm or Deny CEO’s Alleged Dig at Elon Musk: “It’s All True What They Say About Him”
Delta Air Lines has not responded to reports that its chief executive, Ed Bastian, made disparaging comments about Elon Musk, reportedly telling employees at a company event on Tuesday that “we do not want to be with Elon Musk. Trust me.” Bastian is alleged to have made the comments after...

Frequent Miler
There’s always time for sushi (Tim’s Wild Card Challenge Journal)
After two marvelous days in Seoul, it was time to make my way to Australia. A last-minute award change meant that I was flying ANA business class all the way down under, but it also gave me the chance to spend a few hours in Tokyo, one of my favorite...

Frequent Miler
Taking it easy in Melbourne (Nick’s Wild Card Journal)
This morning, I savored the luxury of easing into the day, getting a full 7 hours of sleep in a Westin Heavenly Bed, nourishing myself with complimentary breakfast, and strolling to see street art and views along the Yarra River before meeting up with Greg, the Frequent Miler. After a...

Frequent Miler
A magical day in Melbourne (Greg’s Wild Card Journal)
What a great day in Melbourne! I arrived in the early afternoon and met up with Nick. We spent the afternoon strolling around town and soaking up the city’s coffee culture. In the evening, we admired street art, crawled Melbourne’s hidden speakeasies, and met up with Tim at the final,...

The Gate with Brian Cohen
Mandatory Travel Insurance Required to Visit Tanzania Effective As Of October 1, 2026
Mandatory travel inbound insurance will be required to visit Tanzania — whether by air, land, or sea — effective as of Thursday, October 1, 2026; and it is in addition to any travel insurance coverage you may have purchased on your own, as it does not replace private insurance.
The costs...

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Chase Just Updated the Design of My Old Chase IHG Rewards Select Credit Card
Chase just sent me a new design for my old IHG Rewards Select Credit Card, even though the card hasn’t been available to new applicants for years. I compared the new Select design with my older card, as well as the current IHG Premier and Premier Business cards, and found...

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No Sitting Down For TSA Document Checkers At Airport Security Checkpoints… For a Better Passenger Experience
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is banning its security officers who check passenger documents, and the very first people that passengers meet as they enter the airport security checkpoint, from sitting down because, as the agency put it, it wants to make the flying experience more welcoming. Explaining its rationale...

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Delta CEO Reportedly Trashes Elon Musk To Explain Rejecting Starlink—“It’s All True What They Say About Him”
Delta CEO Ed Bastian reportedly told employees the airline passed on Starlink because it didn’t want to work with Elon Musk. Meanwhile, competitors are installing the faster Wi-Fi service as Delta waits for Amazon’s alternative.

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Royal Caribbean Treats Grown Adults Like Preschoolers To Make Them Follow The Rules. And It WORKS
Royal Caribbean needed passengers to follow an important rule, so it borrowed a trick that’s been working on preschoolers for generations. The result has become a beloved part of cruising.…

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JetBlue Amex Offer: Get $40 back when spending $200+
There’s a new JetBlue Amex Offer that’s available on a targeted basis which is giving a $40 statement credit when spending $200 or more. The Deal Spend $200 in one or more purchases with JetBlue that originate in the US & get $40 back as a statement credit with a...









































