
One Mile at a Time
What Amenities Make An Airport Lounge Good? Here’s My Take…
I write a lot about airport lounges on the blog, ranging all the way from domestic lounges in the United States, to the best business class lounges, to the best first class lounges. When I rank the lounges I like most, some readers understandably have very different takes.
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Total Power, Zero Consequence: Inside The Incentive Machine That Turns CBP Checkpoints Into Humiliation Lines
Matthew Klint who writes ‘Live and Let’s Fly’ writes about feeling belittled by an immigration officer at LAX airport, returning from a trip to Germany. He was powerless, having to ‘take it’, mostly because his wife has a Green Card but is not a citizen, and because he thought he...

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Snooping Passenger Turns Grieving Seatmate’s Condolence Text Into Mid-Air Bomb Scare, Forces American Airlines Flight To Divert
A passenger was snooping over the shoulder of their seat opponent and noticed the text - and reported it to a flight attendant.
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Three Reasons Why Pickpockets Have Never Affected Me
I still have not been pickpocketed since this article was first published exactly nine years ago; so I thought I would once again impart three reasons why pickpockets have never affected me...
The post Three Reasons Why Pickpockets Have Never Affected Me appeared first on The Gate.

Frequent Miler
Is Chase about to Bonvoy the Ritz-Carlton card?
Ugh. While we were all busy buying fireworks and stuffing ourselves with hot dogs, it looks like the evil nerfing gremlins may have found a new target: our beloved Ritz-Carton card. The Ritz card has been a favorite among the FM Team (and many points and miles folks) for years....

One Mile at a Time
Model Dumped For Refusing To Fly Coach With Boyfriend: Who Is In The Wrong?
The New York Post has what I’d describe as a rather scandalized story about a Brazilian model being dumped by her boyfriend after she refused to fly economy with him, and instead, booked a separate ticket in business class.

Live and Let’s Fly
Repulsive CBP Officer At LAX Belittles Me In Front Of My Family…
An incredibly rude border agent Customs and Border Protection officer at Los Angeles International Airport hassled my family and me upon our recent return from Germany. For far too long, far too many of CBP agents have been demeaning and now seem more emboldened than ever to be jerks. Condescending...

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Alaska Airlines Food Mystery: Why Do Their Meals Taste Better—Despite Spending Less Than United And Delta?
I don't fly Alaska Airlines often, maybe just a couple of trips per year. I'm much more active in their Mileage Plan program than with the airline. But every time I fly Alaska I'm struck by the quality of their food.
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Elite Frequent Flyer Sues United For $500K Over Flight Cancellations That He Pins On Cost-Cutting Staff Shortages
United Airlines is being sued by one of its most loyal frequent flyers in a half-million-dollar lawsuit that accuses the Chicago-based carrier of deceptive and unfair business practices by selling flights that it couldn’t operate because it didn’t hire enough staff. The lawsuit is being brought by Jonathan Davidoff, a...

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Current Hotel Promotions for July 2025
All major hotel brands dangle various carrots in front of customers to incentivize their patronage. Bonuses for for elite status, loyalty program membership and credit card spending all serve as sweeteners that make rewards-earning a little faster and more fruitful. Promotions are another significant way that hotel loyalty programs try...

One Mile at a Time
Chase Sapphire Card Comparison: Preferred Vs. Reserve Showdown
The Chase Sapphire Preferred Card and Chase Sapphire Reserve Card are both compelling travel rewards credit cards. In this post, I’d like to compare the two cards — while they have a lot of similarities, they also have a lot of differences, especially with the recent Sapphire Reserve refresh.

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Review: Virgin Atlantic A350-1000 Economy Class
My family enjoyed a restful flight with friendly service on a Virgin Atlantic A350-1000 in economy class from Los Angeles to London. Here’s my review. Virgin Atlantic A350-1000 Economy Class Review (LAX-LHR) We booked these tickets at the last minute for 15,000 Virgin Atlantic Flying Club miles and $152.80 in...

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New Trump Tax Law Kills Off MGM & Caesars Rewards In 6 Months—Gamblers Will Owe Taxes Even When They Lose
Just before it was voted on, one provision was discovered that made it into the final bill that will kill off casino loyalty programs like MGM Rewards and Caesars Rewards: recording your gambling transactions is going to mean a bigger tax bill, even when you lose money gambling. People aren’t...

The Gate with Brian Cohen
Great Sphinx of Giza in Egypt: A Photographic Essay
It looks like he is a gentleman in waiting — waiting, that is, in the same spot for greater than 4,500 years.
The Great Sphinx of Giza — also known simply as the Sphinx, although there are many other sphinxes in Egypt — is the largest monolith statue in the world...

Altitude Yes
False Fire Alarm on Ryanair Flight Prompts Evacuation, Injuring 18
Several passengers ended up over the wing during the evacuation, where the Boeing 737 does not have an inflatable slide.
The post False Fire Alarm on Ryanair Flight Prompts Evacuation, Injuring 18 first appeared on Altitude Yes.

One Mile at a Time
Hyatt Manager To Guest: “Tarnishing Our Property Is Unacceptable”
Yesterday, I wrote about some shady behavior by the Hyatt Centric South Beach. An OMAAT reader made three bookings for next year on dates coinciding with World Cup games in Miami, as the rates weren’t inflated compared to what they’d usually be. Days later, the hotel emailed him to cancel...

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Harvard Warns International Students: Avoid Flying Into Boston, Use These Airports Instead [Roundup]
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
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Flying to Lille for the 2025 Tour de France Kickoff
I've always been drawn to the way the Tour de France blends intense athleticism with a celebration of local culture, turning each Grand Départ into a can't-miss event. Now that it's 2025, Lille is the place to be on July 5 for cycling's biggest kickoff. From its historical streets to...

Paddle Your Own Kanoo
18 Passengers Injured As False Fire Alarm Prompts Emergency Evacuation Of Ryanair Boeing 737
A Ryanair Boeing 737 was evacuated onto the tarmac at Palma Airport on the Spanish Island of Mallorca in the early hours of Saturday morning after a false fire alarm activated in the cockpit. Eighteen passengers were injured during the evacuation, including six who had to be rushed to local...

Eye of the Flyer
Travel Card Credits Checklist, Huge Bonus Points Offer, Worst Part About Hotels, Child Falls Overboard on Cruise, Avoid Social Media When Traveling and More!
Clearly none of us are thrilled about almost every single travel card becoming a “coupon book” in 2025 but even so there is a way to get real value out of these cards if we are willing to jump through the hoops to score them all. Chris has a HUGE...

Live and Let’s Fly
Yum: Birch-Smoked Norwegian Salmon On SAS
SAS offers fresh and delicious meals for purchase in economy class or on a complimentary basis in SAS Premium class on flights within Europe and the birch-smoked salmon is a winner. Taste Teset: Birch-Smoked Norwegian Salmon On SAS We were recently flying from Zürich (ZRH) to Copenhagen (CPH) on SAS...

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Ryanair Passengers Leap Onto Wing After False Fire Alarm—18 Injured In Midnight Evacuation
Chaos erupted aboard a Ryanair flight preparing to depart Palma de Mallorca Airport for Manchester early Saturday morning on July 5, after passengers panicked due to a false fire warning. At least 18 people were injured during the evacuation, with some passengers jumping onto the aircraft's wing.
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13+ Current IHG Promotions [Save, Earn or Redeem Promotion]
IHG is one of the biggest hotel chains in the world. Although it has a limited presence in India, you can still benefit from IHG Promotions internationally. Buy IHG Points with 100% Bonus New Members: Earn 3K Bonus Points on 1st Stay Download the IHG App and get 500 Bonus...