One Mile at a Time
OMG: Lufthansa Unveils New Safety Video
Nowadays many airlines use safety videos as an extension of their marketing efforts. Some airlines have new safety videos every year. Then you have airlines like Lufthansa, which have more or less used the same safety video for the past decade.
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AIR VANUATU: Cancels flights, enters voluntary administration
Late yesterday afternoon (Thursday, 10 May), the Vanuatu government, which owns the airline, announced that it would cease all flights for the next three days while the Government determined the company’s fate. Passengers were stranded without a clear idea of what to do—whether to rebook flights on other airlines or...
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Run to Your Gate, Lose Your Seat: Two New American Airlines Policies Leave Passengers Stranded
American Airlines has made two changes in the past year that make it harder to get where you're going.
Continue reading Run to Your Gate, Lose Your Seat: Two New American Airlines Policies Leave Passengers Stranded...
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Ritz-Carlton Horror Stories: Why Is This Faux Luxury Brand So Awful?
I was at the Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman when I first coined the term "resort factory." There were about several rows of beach chairs, and if you didn't place a book on a chair by 8 a.m. you'd find yourself four rows back from the beach.
Staff turned my...
One Mile at a Time
How To Redeem World Of Hyatt Points For Best Value
I write a lot aboutthe value of hotel loyalty programs, and in this post I wanted to specifically look at the best ways to go about redeeming World of Hyatt points, and how I use my points. Just as I wrote guides to redeeming Hilton Honors points andMarriott Bonvoy points,...
Eye of the Flyer
State Department Issues “Worldwide Caution” Travel Advisory for U.S. Citizens
The United States Department of State issued a travel advisory on Friday, advising U.S. citizens worldwide to “exercise increased caution.” But a particular group of people should apparently be extra vigilant. “The Department of State is aware of the increased potential for foreign terrorist organization-inspired violence against LGBTQI+ persons,” the...
Eye of the Flyer
“The Taylor Swift Effect”: Airline Passengers Offered $7,000 to Take Later Flight to Sweden
A lot has been written about Taylor Swift’s economic impact on cities and countries where she’s performed during her Eras tour. It seems several Delta Air Lines passengers in New York City also enjoyed a windfall because of Ms. Swift’s shows this weekend — which are in Sweden. $7,000 Bump...
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Heroic American Airlines Pilot Averts Disaster In Orlando As ATC Puts Frontier Plane In Takeoff Path
On May 6, air traffic control cleared American Airlines flight 2473 to take off for Dallas. Then - immediately after - the same air traffic controller cleared Frontier 1734 from Denver to cross the same runway to head towards its gate.
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One Mile at a Time
Radical: Frontier Airlines Overhauls Fares, Cuts Change Fees
Frontier Airlines has just announced some major changes to its business model. These arent just minor tweaks, but rather Id view them more as a complete transformation. The airline is even calling this the start of The New Frontier. This is bold, and Im not sure whether to think that...
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A Trick To Save 10,000 – 15,000 Miles Each Way When Booking Business Class Awards
The quirk is that when you book a business class award, and add a connection in economy, sometimes the price of the award drops.
Even better you don't need to do this as a throwaway ticket without checking bags. Alaska Airlines offers one-way awards with a free stopover. So...
Frequent Miler
Judging our skills, how you can master flight deals, hiking Havasupai Falls and more [Week in Review]
Greg, Tim, and I will soon put our skills to the test in trying to see who can put together the best of the best in a last-minute travel challenge. This week on Frequent Miler, Stephen and Carrie share the judge’s criteria. Elsewhere on the blog, you’ll find an extensive...
Frequent Floaters
14 Day Free Cruise, Drug Sniffing Dogs Check Cruise Bags, Cruise Ship Security, Slow Cruise Wifi and Capital One for Cruisers
I spent most of last week working on creative spending to rack up a bunch more points as my point accounts have seriously dwindled after a number of new bookings I am really excited about. I am also looking at some new cards with sweet offers live right now. More...
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Wide Open Lie Flat Business Class Award Space To Europe For Just 35,000 Miles
I actually do not think this pricing is a mistake. LifeMiles is aggressive in managing its pricing. There are some awards you'll find with other Star Alliance frequent flyer programs that LifeMiles won't show availability for. That's intentional. When an award is too expensive for their...
One Mile at a Time
Tom Stuker, United Airlines’ Most Frequent Flyer, Hits 24 Million Miles
If you’re into miles & points and/or frequently fly with United Airlines, you’ve probably heard of Tom Stuker. He’s United’s most frequent flyer, and almost certainly the world’s most frequent flyer who doesn’t work for an airline. Yesterday he passed his latest milestone, as he became a 24 million mile...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Climate Protestors Glue Themselves to the Runway of Munich Airport Leading to 60 Flight Cancellations and Continuing Delays
Several climate protestors managed to breach security at Munich International Airport early on Saturday morning before glueing themselves to one of the two runways at the busy German airfield. The security incident and ensuing protest brought the airport to a standstill, resulting in the cancellation of at least 60 flights...
Monkey Miles
Lots of St Regis Bora Bora award space
I have been wanting to go to Bora Bora for a long time using points, never have, and recently I sparked up an interest in the Polynesian island country once again. I randomly started looking at hotel award space, and contrary to prior searches where the St Regis had very...
The Shutterwhale
Earn Up to 270,000 Bonus Miles via Kris+ with Your Wedding Banquet Deposit at Andaz Singapore – First Hotel to Offer This Opportunity
Earn 9 miles per dollar (capped at 270,000 miles) on your wedding deposit
at Andaz Singapore when you pay using Kris+, and earn an additional 3 miles
per dollar (with no cap) with the right credit card.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Alaska Airlines Seeks to Dismiss Lawsuit Brought By ‘Serial Litigants’ Aimed at Blocking Takeover of Hawaiian Airlines
Alaska Airlines has asked a US District Court to dismiss a lawsuit brought by a group of private citizens who are attempting to block the Seattle-based carrier’s $1.9 billion takeover of Hawaiian Airlines. In its motion to dismiss the lawsuit, attorneys acting on behalf of Alaska Airlines claim the lawsuit...
One Mile at a Time
How To Redeem Hilton Honors Points For Best Value
I write a lot about the value of hotel loyalty programs, and in this post I wanted to specifically look at the best ways to go about redeeming Hilton Honors points, and how I use my points. Just as I wrote guides to redeeming Marriott Bonvoy points and World of Hyatt points, in this...
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: Lounge membership cost increase
If you are considering Virgin Australia lounge membership now, buy now, before 1 July, and save AU$150. If you have earned Gold status with Virgin Australia, you get lounge access as part of your privilege. But for some less frequent flyers who enjoy the comforts of a lounge, direct payment...
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UNITED AIRLINES: Axes Brisbane to Los Angeles seasonal route, plus Auckland flights
Last summer, United Airlines massively expanded its services to the Pacific region, including Australia and New Zealand. It looks like that is over for the moment, with United axing its Auckland and Brisbane flights out of LAX. It’s still maintaining its flights between San Francisco and Brisbane and Auckland. United...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Luggage Memorial Day Sale 2024
If you need new luggage or a replacement bag for the next time you travel, you can save money with Luggage Memorial Day Sale 2024 on your purchase of select items from 14 different companies — some through their sales for a limited time; and others which offer free delivery...
Eye of the Flyer
“The Taylor Swift Effect”: Airline Passengers Offered $7,000 to Take Later Flight to Sweden
A lot has been written about Taylor Swift’s economic impact on cities and countries where she’s performed during her Eras tour. It seems several Delta Air Lines passengers in New York City also enjoyed a windfall because of Ms. Swift’s shows this weekend — which are in Sweden. $7,000 Bump...
Frequent Miler
Podcast: Strategizing Hilton cards, credits, and free nights | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep255 | 5-17-24
Hilton’s SLH partnership is stirring up some excitement over Hilton, even for people like Greg who haven’t bothered with Hilton cards for awhile, so this week we’re discussing Hilton credit cards, credits, and free nights. Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast platform. You can click...
Frequent Miler
20,000 bonus iPrefer points with a single stay with code MKTUFM
Loyalty Lobby reports on what could be an interesting promotion for those who enjoy the Preferred Hotels & Resorts I Prefer program. With the “Unforgettable Moments” promotion, you can earn 20,000 bonus points for a minimum 2-night stay booked by May 19, 2024 and completed by August 31, 2024. Note...
Miles To Memories
Conrad Orlando Wow, Rise of Video, Free Cruise Strategies & The Changing Game with Mark Jackson
MtM Podcast – Mark Jackson Jackson Jetsetting In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast, Shawn Coomer and Mark Jackson discuss various topics related to travel, including alternate content, cruising, and hotels in Orlando. They talk about the shift from reading blogs to watching videos, the popularity of cruising,...
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American Airlines Passenger Sneaks Into The Lavatory, Scheming To Be First Off Plane
An American Airlines passenger "waited in the bathroom so he could get off first." When the flight arrived at Dallas - Fort Worth, the man got up and came forward, entering the lavatory as though he 'had to go'. And he waited there, rather than returning to his...
Eye of the Flyer
State Department Issues “Worldwide Caution” Travel Advisory for U.S. Citizens
The United States Department of State issued a travel advisory on Friday, advising U.S. citizens worldwide to “exercise increased caution.” But a particular group of people should apparently be extra vigilant. “The Department of State is aware of the increased potential for foreign terrorist organization-inspired violence against LGBTQI+ persons,” the...
Frequent Miler
15% back at IHG, 10.1% back on rental cars, 12% back on Viator and more at TopCashBack
Shopping portal TopCashBack is offering a “Travel Week Mega Cash Back sale”, and some of the portal rates are quite attractive — including 15% back at IHG, 10.1% back on both Hertz and RentalCars.com, 12% back at Viator and more. The Deal TopCashBack is offering a “Travel Week Mega...