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Significant Changes to United Airlines MileagePlus Program Effective As of April 2 2026
You may have already learned about the significant changes to the United Airlines MileagePlus membership program which will become effective as of Thursday, April 2, 2026 at midnight Central Daylight Time — so here is one last reminder of the details.
First, tickets that are...

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Airlines Quietly Changed Carry-On Rules Again—Here’s What’s Different Now
If you think carry-on rules are consistent across airlines… they’re not. With virtually every U.S.-based commercial airline now charging for checked luggage (nice going, Southwest) and then raising those fees…

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Unruly Child Screams For Hours In Air France Business Class As Crew Does Nothing
At what point should flight attendants step in when a child is out of control on a longhaul flight? Unruly Child On Air France Flight Raises Question Of When Crew Should Intervene One Mile At A Time recounts a frustrating longhaul Air France flight involving a child who screamed and...

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The FAA Has Banned the Famous Parallel Landing Approach at San Francisco International Airport, Warns of Flight Delays
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has confirmed that it has just banned pilots from performing an iconic parallel landing approach at San Francisco International Airport in which two aircraft come into land side-by-side on the airport’s parallel runways. Until a couple of days ago, it was a common sight to...

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Physical Lululemon gift cards no longer online; $75 denominations not allowed in-store
When American Express revamped the consumer Platinum Card® last year, one of the new benefits they added was an up to $75 Lululemon credit each quarter. One of the easiest ways of locking in value and/or having a way of cashing out the benefit was to buy $75 worth of...

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Delta One Lounge At JFK Makes Guests Check Bags Before Dinner — Then Asks Them To Tip In SkyMiles
Delta Air Lines is now making guests check bags before entering the dining room at its Delta One lounge at New York JFK, after what staff described as a very serious recent incident. At the same time, passengers buying upgraded drinks are being asked to tip in SkyMiles, adding a...

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Challenges of Traveling During Passover for Jewish People
Passover began at sundown tonight, Wednesday, April 1, 2026 all around the world and lasts for eight days — except in Israel, where the holiday lasts for seven days. The holiday — which is also known in Hebrew as Pesach — is celebrated and observed by Jewish people worldwide on the date...

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Flying Blue Promo Rewards for April 2026: Get 25% off awards between select US cities & Europe
It’s the first of the month which means there’s a new batch of Flying Blue Promo Rewards available. As always, you can save 25% on economy award flights between a selection of North American cities and Europe, with one US city being discounted for business class flights. The Deal Save...
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Review: Swiss Business Class Lounge A, Zurich (ZRH)
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Southwest Eyes Honolulu Lounge in Bold Move Into Premium Travel—But Why Now?
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Review: Le Meridien Dania Beach Fort Lauderdale Airport
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Mission 767 Failed: Dubai to Baku on an Azerbaijan Airlines Dreamliner
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Citi Is Running Its Best AAdvantage Business Card Bonus — 75,000 Miles and $0 Annual Fee For 12 Months
Citi brought back the best-ever welcome offer on its AAdvantage Business card: 75,000 American Airlines miles after $5,000 spend in 5 months, with the $99 annual fee waived for the first year. The headline bonus is great on its own, but the real edge for frequent American flyers is what...

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Current point transfer bonuses for April 2026
The best points rewards programs, in our opinion, are those that allow points to be transferred to many different airline and hotel loyalty programs. In this way, it’s often possible to get outsized value from your points. For example, suppose you want to fly lie-flat business class to Europe. Prices...

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Passenger Just Got Banned For Vaping On A Plane — Why Is It Treated Like Smoking?
A passenger was banned after vaping in an airplane lavatory triggered the smoke alarm and brought police to meet the flight on arrival, but the more interesting question is why e-cigarettes are treated the same as cigarettes in the first place.

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You can get a 70% bonus transferring Chase Ultimate Rewards to IHG, but you shouldn’t
Chase is once again offering a transfer bonus to IHG One Rewards, this time for 70%. As always though, this is a terrible use of your points and should be avoided. The Deal Get a 70% bonus when transferring Chase Ultimate Rewards to IHG One Rewards. Key Terms Expires April...

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One Passenger Tried To Open An Emergency Exit Inflight, Got Caught Smoking Near Jet Fuel And Fought Airport Staff — On Multiple Flights
One passenger in India is accused of a string of alarming incidents in March, including allegedly trying to open an emergency exit inflight, smoking near jet fuel on an airport ramp, and fighting with airline and airport staff. The episodes reportedly happened on separate flights just weeks apart, making this...

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Southwest Eyes Honolulu Lounge in Bold Move Into Premium Travel—But Why Now?
Back in late 2025, plans were uncovered by Enilria suggesting Southwest Airlines was preparing to build its first airport lounge in Hawai‘i at Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. At the time, it raised more questions than answers. Now, with a closer look at the site and updated information, that...

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Air India Chase Offer: Get 10% back on $100-$500 spend
There’s a targeted Chase Offer available at the moment that’s giving 10% back as a statement credit when spending $100+ with Air India. The Deal Get 10% back as a statement credit when spending $100+ in a single transaction with Air India via a targeted Chase Offer. Key Terms Expires...

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United CRJ450 Photo Tour: A Premium Makeover For Its Most Hated Jet
As part of United Airlines’ recent media event in Los Angeles, I had the chance to step onboard its new Bombardier CRJ450 and take a close look at every seat and detail. This is not a brand-new aircraft, but it represents a very throughful makeover of the regional flying experience...

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Hyatt Regency Niagara Falls Fallsview is open; book Fallsview rooms with points
One of the best-located hotels on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls was historically the Embassy Suites by Hilton Niagara Falls Fallsview. The problem was that the rooms were old and tired, with the property getting middling reviews from people staying there. Well, there’s good news on that front. The...

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American Airlines Flight Attendants Hold Vigil For Slain Coworker As He Takes His Final Flight Back to Dallas Fort Worth
American Airlines flight attendants based at Dallas Forth Worth International Airport are holding a vigil for their slain coworker, Eric Fernando Gutierrez, as he takes his final flight back to his home base, days after his body was found between the municipalities of Jerico and Puente Iglesias in Colombia. Eric...

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Significant Changes to Air India Maharaja Club Effective Immediately
Significant changes to the Air India Maharaja Club membership program are effective immediately as officially announced earlier today, Wednesday, April 1, 2026 — and these changes promise to deliver substantially greater value, flexibility, and recognition to members.
The enhancements are shaped by insights gathered from greater than a year of active...

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Save 15% on IHG award stays at new hotels
For the last few years, IHG has been offering a 15% discount on award stays at new properties, with different hotels being discounted one, two, and three months ahead of time. The list of eligible hotels gets updated each month with new properties and were previously bookable for three months...

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United Is Building Two Of The Worlds Largest Lounges — Internal Presentation Shows How Hub Spending Will Drive Its Next Profit Leap
United Airlines is planning two of the worlds largest airport lounges in Houston and Washington Dulles while also laying groundwork for a return to New York JFK. An internal presentation makes clear these projects are not just about nicer terminals — they are part of a broader strategy to turn...








































