
The Gate with Brian Cohen
25 Years Since the Events of September 11, 2001 Occurred. Unbelievable.
Can you believe that exactly 25 years have elapsed since the horrific events of Tuesday, September 11, 2001 occurred? Where did the years go?
Remembrance events have already been underway in the city of New York, which suffered the most on that dark yet bright and sunny day 25 years ago...
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One Mile at a Time
Amazon Air First Officer Repeatedly Warned Captain Of Excessive Speed Before Fatal Miami Crash
NTSB cockpit voice recorder data shows the first officer repeatedly warned of excessive speed before the deadly Amazon Air 767 crash in Miami, with no consistent response from the captain.

Live and Let’s Fly
Ugh: Trapped Among A Family Of Eight Blasting Videos On A United Redeye
High-speed internet is transforming inflight connectivity, but on my United Airlines redeye from Denver to Newark, Starlink also ensured that one family could remain loudly connected all night long. Seated Among A Gabbing Family Of Eight On A Redeye Flight As part of my journey to Greenland, I flew overnight...

Paddle Your Own Kanoo
United Airlines is Opening Two New Flight Attendant Bases… Where Remains a Closely Guarded Secret
United Airlines will open two new flight attendant bases, bringing the total number of crew bases to 10 across the country, or 12 if you also include the carrier’s only remaining European international crew base at London Heathrow and Guam. Where the new bases will open, however, remains a mystery....

One Mile at a Time
How AI, Diversified Points, And Flexibility Got Me To Paris For The NFL Game
I just wanted to share a story about a trip I have booked with many different platforms and programs. I am a HUGE New Orleans Saints fan, and always told myself if they ever play in Paris, that I would go see them live. That wish was granted earlier this...

Live and Let’s Fly
Oops: Emergency Slide Deploys On Trump’s New Air Force One
President Donald Trump’s departure for Dallas was briefly delayed after an emergency evacuation slide deployed from his new Qatari-supplied Air Force One. The president insisted it was merely being “checked,” although reports suggest someone accidentally blew the slide. Emergency Slide Deploys On Trump’s New Air Force One President Trump arrived...

The Gate with Brian Cohen
As Low as $370.63 Round Trip to Europe: Iberia Sale
You can pay as low as $370.63 to Europe with Iberia, which is offering deals for seats in the economy class cabin aboard airplanes operated by Iberia, Iberia Express, and Iberia Regional Air Nostrum for round trip transatlantic flights between Sunday, November 1, 2026 and Monday, May 10, 2027...
...but you...

Frequent Miler
Riverview Ranch review: The most aspirational points stay in America
RiverView Ranch (RVR) is a Small Luxury Hotel (SLH) that can be booked with Hilton points or free night certificates. RVR, located near Missoula, Montana, is an all-inclusive ranch resort with cash rates of $4,700 per night in-season and $3,500 per night off-season. For my wife’s birthday, I booked two...

View from the Wing
TSA Preparing To Let PreCheck Passengers Bring Water Through Airport Security
The proposal would allow larger water bottles at selected airports with Analogic CT scanners. Full-size toiletries aren't part of the reported change, and the former TSA chief discussing it called for this 12 years ago.
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The Gate with Brian Cohen
New Benefit: Gateside by TSA Pre✓ — But…
Gateside by TSA Pre✓ is a new benefit which allows members of TSA Pre✓ access to the secure area of an airport without requiring a ticket for a flight to get through the security checkpoint...
...but only the following airports are currently participating in the program...

Frequent Miler
IHG promo: Earn 20,000 bonus points after two stays
IHG One Rewards is emailing an excellent offer to some members: earn 20,000 bonus points after staying only two paid nights within 60 days of registration. The stays can be separate or consecutive. My guess is this is being sent to IHG members who haven’t stayed with one of the...

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United’s CEO Naps At Work, Limits Meetings To 4 Hours A Day And Says His Job Is To “Think Hard”
Scott Kirby reads three hours a day, hired an AI tutor and says spreadsheet conclusions are “toxic.” His routine helps explain how he makes decisions—and why the former cost-cutter is now willing to spend on benefits he can’t fully measure.

Frequent Miler
Bonvoy puts the “meh” in Marriott with new global promotion
Marriott has opened registration for a new global promotion, but don’t get too excited, or you’ll feel Bonvoyed from the start. You’ll earn 1,500 bonus points per paid stay of 2 nights or more, as well as an additional 3,000 bonus points if that stay is at a resort. The...

View from the Wing
United CEO Wants A 50-Gate Miami Hub—Says American Airlines Has What He Needs
Scott Kirby says he’d build a Miami hub with 40–50 gates and wants a bigger return to JFK. American has both assets. His case for acquiring them makes more sense than his claim that the big airlines don’t compete on price.

Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: DockTech ES4 15-in-1 Docking Station (Back By Friday)
9/10 – Reposting as the last day to back this project is Friday, September 11th I often see interesting travel related products that I think you guys might be interested in. We’ve talked recently we talked about Gravel Toiletry Bags and blankets, the Evolutionary travel backpack, the RetraStrap luggage strap...

Frequent Miler
Get up to $100 back on every eligible card through Paze (last day)
Update 9/10: Today is the last day to use Paze’s $10 back on $10 or more promotion. While the halcyon days of gift cards from Clover and Newegg are behind us, plenty of useful options remain; my wife stocked up on school supplies from Newegg, and Clover still works for...

{Tech} for Travel
beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y Targets Long Haul Listeners
With up to 90 hours of battery life, beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y gives travellers over-ear ANC headphones built for longer listening sessions.
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The Gate with Brian Cohen
As Low as $370.63 Round Trip to Europe: Iberia Sale
You can pay as low as $370.63 to Europe with Iberia, which is offering deals for seats in the economy class cabin aboard airplanes operated by Iberia, Iberia Express, and Iberia Regional Air Nostrum for round trip transatlantic flights between Sunday, November 1, 2026 and Monday, May 10, 2027...
...but you...

Frequent Miler
Hilton Amex Cards: Limited time welcome offers with free night certificates
High-end properties in the Hilton Honors portfolio have skyrocketed in price over the last year. However, Hilton hasn’t changed its free night certificates (FNCs) and still allows them to be used for any standard room at almost any property, regardless of the nightly rate. That arguably makes these certs more...

Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Ryanair’s Outspoken CEO Denies Claim That Man Was Partially Sucked Out of Boeing 737 Window After It Smashed
Ryanair’s outspoken chief executive Michael O’Leary has disputed claims that a passenger who was left injured when the window of a Boeing 737 was smashed by engine debris shortly after takeoff was partially sucked out through the hole. 61-year-old Ljubisa Karovic sustained neck and shoulder injuries, as well as friction...

View from the Wing
Former American Airlines CEO Recalls How Airlines United After 9/11—To Secure A Government Bailout
Doug Parker remembers airline CEOs coming together after 9/11 to secure federal aid, backing provisions that benefited different carriers. His recollection offers a window into the bailout effort that helped America West survive—and the lobbying playbook he would revisit during Covid.

Miles To Memories
Chase Aeroplan Card Refresh Adds 115K Bonus, 25K Status, 15% Award Discount and Some Bad News
Chase today revealed the refreshed Aeroplan Card with automatic 25K status, a 15% discount on eligible Air Canada awards, up to $100 in annual credits and new bonus categories, while raising the annual fee to $195.

Frequent Miler
How To Use IHG Free Night Certificates
Several Chase IHG credit cards – the personal Premier card, the Business Premier card, and the older Select card (the latter of which is no longer open for new applications) – come with anniversary free night certificates that are awarded when you renew your card each year. Anniversary free night...







































