The Gate with Brian Cohen
Watch Out With Manual Transmission Vehicles On The Opposite Side Of the Road
When I rent a vehicle outside of the United States, I am typically not concerned as to whether it is equipped with an automatic transmission or a manual transmission — and I have driven on the left side of the road in at least thirteen different countries, so I have...
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The Real Reason American Airlines Pulled the Plug on Austin Expansion
Austin has had one of the fastest growing airports on the country, year-after-year for many years. American Airlines planted a flag, growing tremendously there, though Southwest Airlines remained the largest carrier in the market by a wide margin.
Now American has pulled back almost completely, retrenching to hub flights and...
One Mile at a Time
American Airlines Axes Austin Flights, Abandons Focus City
In 2021 and 2022, American Airlines was focused on turning Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS) into a focus city. While the airline previously primarily flew to American hubs from Austin, American’s network out of the city at one point grew to over three dozen destinations, ranging from Cancun, to Orange County, to...
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How A One Night Hyatt Stay Netted Me 20,000 Points – And I Used My Simplest Travel Tip
I checked into the Grand Hyatt in DC earlier this week. Or, should I say, I tried to check in. There was a long line at the desk, but no line for elite check-in. Of course, there was nobody working elite check-in, either.
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Delta Unveils Plan to Add Premium Seats—Business Class Perks On The Chopping Block
Delta Air Lines President Glen Hauenstein spoke at the Morgan Stanley 12th Annual Laguna Conference and shared that they are going to add premium seats to planes.
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Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Park Hyatt Siem Reap
Returning to the Park Hyatt Siem Reap after 10 years was like returning home. This hotel is aging well and still offers luxury accomodations in the heart of Siem Reap with spacious rooms, delicous food, and excelent service. Park Hyatt Siem Reap Review I stayed at the Park Hyatt Siem...
Frequent Miler
Is the Maldives really overrated? The myth of one-size-fits-all (Saturday Selection)
We’re going to do something slightly different for this week’s Saturday Selection. I’ve been on vacation for the last ten days or so and have been blessedly disciplined about keeping away from my points and miles feed, so I really have no idea what interesting little tidbits to highlight from...
Miles To Memories
Why We (And Maybe You) Don’t Need a Delta Amex Card Anymore
We closed our last Delta Amex card several months ago, and we haven't missed holding one since. We have many reasons not to return.
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[LAST CHANCE] Southwest Airlines Business Cards Offer Amazing 120,000 Points – And Earn A Companion Pass, Too
There have never been bigger offers, and completing one of these fully also mean earning a companion pass.
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Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Top 5 Hotel Stay Bonus Point offers for September 2024
Here are our Top Hotel Stay Bonuses for this month! These are for stays that you credit to a hotel frequent guest program. Many of these offers go beyond this month so don’t count them out for stays you’re booking past this month. If none of the offers listed below...
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Hyatt Place’s Ongoing Breakfast Test: Will $14 Charges Replace Free Morning Meals?
Hyatt ended free, full breakfast at Hyatt Place properties as a brand standard guarantee during the pandemic.
They dropped the requirement that you book direct to get breakfast, but also started charging non-elite guests for breakfast at some properties as a test. I hadn't realized until recently that - four...
The Bulkhead Seat
Passenger Poops On the Aircraft Floor After Being Told Lavatories Were Unavailable
A passenger created a disgusting situation on an Air Arabia flight between Amsterdam Airport…
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United Airlines CFO Hints at Multi-Billion Dollar Stock Buyback—Strategic Move or Critical Error?
The CFO of United Airlines presented at the Morgan Stanley 12th Annual Laguna Conference on Thursday and he tipped his hand that the airline is about to start buying back stock
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Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – Gaurda Indonesia Airbus A330-300 at Hong Kong International Airport
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Gaurda Indonesia Airbus A330-300 at Hong Kong International Airport in its “Ayo Pakai Masker” Livery, as it is prepared for departure. Garuda Indonesia operates a fleet of 9 Airbus A330-300 in its...
No Work All Travel
Hotel Review: DUA Miami
Disclaimer: Thanks to Vanessa Menkes Communications, I received a one-night stay at DUA Miami. Although I could have just as easily looked at a map, I was barely familiar with Brickell, let alone Miami. However, given that it was just a few minutes walk from the Metro Rail station, by...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Frontier Airlines Gate Agent Booted Deaf Passenger From Flight Because He Couldn’t Hear Her Through Face Mask
A ‘sanctimonious’ Frontier Airlines gate agent deliberately made a partially deaf passenger miss his flight after he told her that he could not hear her through the face mask that she was wearing, a new lawsuit against the Denver-based low-cost carrier alleges. Ivaylo Dodev was looking forward to traveling with...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Top 5 Hotel Stay Bonuses for Airline Programs – September 2024
Here are our Top 5 Hotel Stay Bonus Airline Mile/Point offers for this month! This post is for bonuses that you credit to an airline frequent flyer program. Many of these offers go beyond this month so don’t count them out for stays you’re book past this month. If none...
Points With a Crew
2 guys tried to live in Changi Airport for 4 days… then the cops showed up
What happens if you try to live in an airport for days? Setting aside whether you'd actually WANT to do that, these 2 guys stayed in Singapore's Changi Airport for 4 days. Everything was going fine, until the cops showed up....
Miles To Memories
On Travel – How I Keep Things Simple and Enjoy More
The compications and clutter of travel all get in the way of what truly matters. These areas of my simple travel strategy make things easier.
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Delta Air Lines Shocking Memo to Flight Attendant Applicants: ‘Wear Underwear’ Is Now a Rule?
Delta Air Lines sent out a memo to prospective employees interviewing for flight attendant jobs. Candidates were told to wear “proper undergarments” to their interview - underwear should not be visible to staff.
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Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Air Canada Business Class 777-300ER Toronto-Rome
I haven’t flown Air Canada in business class for a decade, but I had a chance to fly from Toronto to Rome but the experience did not live up to my expectations. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t...
{Tech} for Travel
United Starlink Wi-Fi Launch will Bring Free In-Flight Internet
The United Starlink Wi-Fi launch will bring free, high-speed internet to all United flights, offering streaming, gaming, and connectivity from gate to gate worldwide.
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One Mile at a Time
Qatar Airways Adjusts Award Redemption Fees (Mostly Bad)
Qatar Airways has just made changes to the redemption fees that it charges when booking award tickets. We’re not talking about change or cancelation fees, but rather about the carrier imposed fees you have to pay in cash when redeeming Avios.
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This Dad Is A Vacation Hero, Reserving Spots For His Family At The Resort Pool
If the hotel isn't going to have prime spots for every guest, you need to look out for your family. Here's one dad making the rounds in social media again, trying to prepare for his family's relaxation by the pool - by sprinting from lounge chair to lounge chair, putting...
The Bulkhead Seat
Frontier Passenger Attempts to Strangle Flight Attendants and Threatens to Kill Others
A Frontier Airlines passenger was arrested on Wednesday after he reportedly attempted to strangle…
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Miles To Memories
Wynn Las Vegas Pays $130M, Venetian Status Match, Virgin Steals EDC, Rio Phase 2 & Inside Brightline
Wynn pays $130M, Rio Phase 2, MGM/Marriott transfers, Virgin Steals EDC, New Venetian status match and more!
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Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Top 5 Car Rental Bonus Mile and Point offers for September 2024
Here are our Top Car Rental Bonuses for this month. Many of these offers go beyond this month so don’t count them out for rentals you need to book further down the road! Keep in mind sometimes the rates paid for some of these offers may cost more than other...
One Mile at a Time
Transfer Citi Points To Lifemiles With 25% Bonus
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...