Air traffic controllers at JFK are known for sometimes having an attitude. However, in this case, I think there’s enough fault to go around…

The AI knows everything that isn't secret. Your knowledge of public information will approach zero value. What isn't published, then, becomes relatively more unique and valuable. Trading secrets' - getting out and having discussions with people, trading off-the-record information and gossip becomes more valuable. Continue reading AI Makes Travel More Important...

Visiting a country to which I have never been is exciting to me — and landing in Fiji was no exception. The initial bluish island gave way to... The post Landing in Fiji. Sunday Morning Photograph. appeared first on The Gate.

Flight attendants at rival US airlines are just discovering that their peers at United Airlines are sometimes allowed to drink when they are on duty, and it turns out that the Chicago-based carrier is now the only major airline in the country with this quirk. To be clear, don’t worry....

The avianca lifemiles program is one of my favorite frequent flyer programs, thanks to the solid redemption rates on Star Alliance partners, plus all the ways there are to earn miles with the program. Not only does lifemiles often have promotions on purchased miles, but the program also partners with...

For many, choosing between two airlines comes down to price, schedule, or frequent flyer miles award. But for those of us who fly frequently, especially in premium cabins, the decision-making process can be far more nuanced.  Especially when I am sitting on enough points at my disposal. Case in point:...

For the last segment of my Aria Suite Adventure to Hong Kong, I flew Delta’s Boeing 767-400ER business class (marketed as ”Delta One”), on the six hour flight from New York (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX). Delta has a fleet of over 60 767s, and while they operate select premium transcon flights,...

My desk has finally completely stopped moving after my last cruise. For you who do not know, when you spend many weeks at sea, you tend to get a bit land-sick when back on dry land because you still feel the movement of the ship for a while. I can...

The good folks at Airbus made a great hullabaloo when they announced a New Engine Option on their…

Both American Express and Chase issue co-branded Marriott credit cards. In this post, I want to take a closer look at theMarriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card, which is the most premium credit card in the portfolio. This card is quite compelling, and the easiest way to earn Platinum Elite...

The Chase Freedom FlexSM Credit Card(review) is an incredible no annual fee card belonging to Chase’s Freedom portfolio, which can help you maximize your points, thanks to its quarterly bonus categories. With a new quarter being right around the corner, Chase has just opened registration for its Q2 2025 bonus...

Calling all you SAS EuroBonus points millionaires! The program is offering a 25% discount on award flights, or as they call them bonus trips to and from Milan, Malaga, Nice, London, Paris, Amsterdam, Zurich and Vilnius. This offer is valid on both one way and return trips. This offer must...

Welcome to our weekly list of what’s ending this week as well as a collection of some other deals that are due to end soon. Half a dozen deals are due to end this week which includes the latest round of targeted United Mile Play offers, an opportunity to earn bonus...

The inaccuracies of images generated by artificial intelligence annoy me — which include the glaringly obvious misspellings and warped logos that other bloggers are okay with displaying on their weblogs. I really do not understand that, as I personally would be embarrassed to use those images here at The Gate...

It’s the Ides of March today and I’m home in Tampa. I spent this… The post 2025 Weekly Review: March 15th appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

The internet was busy this week with more talk of potential mergers, and some shady behavior from airlines and hotels alike with a story about false advertising from KLM and bait-and-switch tactics from Fairfield Toronto Airport. Air France potential merger could seriously shake up the industry The parent company of...

Have you ever noticed that if you have a reservation on a commercial airline, you almost always board and disembark on the plane’s left side? Have you ever wondered why…

We frequently see hotel chains offer incentives for attending timeshare presentations. Usually, those incentives include hotel points and sometimes cash or a gift card. However, I came across an offer in my Hawaiian Airlines account this week to earn 15,000 HawaiianMiles with a new Hilton offer that requires attendance at...

Marriott Bonvoy is looking to make a couple of hires that suggest changes coming to the program. Continue reading Marriott Bonvoy’s Hiring Plans Expose Major Planned Changes—The Future Looks Even Worse For Members...

I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I’ve been trying to recover from jet lag from my Japan trip, and am at home spending time with my family, and have a lot of trip reports to catch up on! On the points & travel front, this week...

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