One Mile at a Time
Beond Airlines: Maldives’ All-Business Class Carrier
In late 2023, we saw the launch of Beond Airlines, a fascinating premium airline startup. The airline has now been flying for several months, and quite a bit has changed since launch, so I wanted to take an updated look at whats going on with this unique airline.
The Bulkhead Seat
Brussels Airlines and Tomorrowland Unveil Augmented Reality Livery
Brussels Airlines and Belgian electronic dance music (EDM) festival, Tomorrowland, have unveiled an impressive…
The post Brussels Airlines and Tomorrowland Unveil Augmented Reality Livery appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
View from the Wing
Will New Airline Consumer Protection Rules Leave You Stranded? Automatic Refunds Not As Great As You Think
When bad weather rolls in, or your flight gets cancelled due to lack of crew or a mechanical problem, it can be tough to get rebooked. Planes are full these days. Everyone on your flight needs another seat, and there may not be enough to go around. ...
Frequent Miler
Chase Sapphire Preferred: 85k In-Branch Offer
We’ve seen a number of reports over the past few days about an 85K offer for the Chase Sapphire Preferred (CSP) card that will soon be available in-branch. Doctor of Credit has now received an internal Chase memo which indicates that, starting 4/28, there will be an in-branch welcome offer...
Reviews
Read the latest reviews for road warriors and frequent flyers.
Live and Let’s Fly
American Airlines Flight Attendant Banishes Black Woman To Economy Class Lavatory For “Slamming” First Class Lavatory Door
A black woman and retired judge has claimed she was targeted for harassment by an American Airlines flight attendant for “slamming” the first class lavatory door on a flight to Phoenix. She denies that charge and believes the incident was racially motivated. American Airlines Flight Attendant Accused Of Harassing Black...
TravelUpdate
Review: EVA Airways Business Class 777 New York to Taipei
Background and Booking Last month, I flew on EVA Airways Business Class for the first time. They call the Business Class product, Royal Laurel Class, and I flew from New York (JFK) to Taipei (TPE). I was super excited that it was going to be my longest flight at a...
The Points of Life
Navigating Iraqi Checkpoints: The Road to Samarra
Iraqi Checkpoints is part of the Iraq Homecoming Trip Report. Catch up on all the posts here: Baghdad, Iraq Day 1: Over Stimulation Baghdad, Iraq Day 2: Welcome to the Jungle Baghdad, Iraq Day 3: Calm and Culture Baghdad, Iraq: Family Reunion Do you want to test your patience? Do...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Miles and Points On Sale — April 26 2024
Sometimes you need an infusion of miles or points to your membership account for whatever reason — perhaps to have enough to redeem for a limited time award as one example — and the best time to purchase or gift miles or points is when they are on sale, as...
One Mile at a Time
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card 185K Bonus Points Offer
We’re currently seeing a huge limited time welcome offer on Marriott’s most premium credit card, offering nearly twice as many points as the previous offer. I wanted to recap this offer, as it will be expiring in the coming days. If you’re at all interested in this card, this would...
View from the Wing
Explore Greengrass Isle in Real Life: Grand Hyatt Tokyo’s Limited-Time Pokémon Rooms
Your stay will integrate an immersive adventure inspired by the Pokémon game with options for a standard room or suite styled after the game’s Greengrass Isle, features a grass-like carpet, plants, and a small tent.
It will be adorned with a near life-sized Snorlax plush and other Pokémon-themed decorations such as...
The Bulkhead Seat
DFW Passenger Shoplifts a Wallet Before Attempting to Board Turkish Airlines Flight
In January, a Turkish Airlines passenger at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) was…
The post DFW Passenger Shoplifts a Wallet Before Attempting to Board Turkish Airlines Flight appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
How to get free cruises by gaming casino status matches
Free cruises sound like a scam, but it is currently possible to turn elite status earned from a single $95 credit card into months worth of free cruises and free hotel nights if you play your cards right. The best part is that if you follow the steps, you don’t...
Miles For Family
Asking to match to a higher welcome bonus
Have you ever applied for a new credit card with an attractive welcome bonus, only to find out soon after that a new offer with an even higher welcome bonus is now available on the same card? For example, did you apply for a credit card when the welcome bonus...
Eye of the Flyer
They’re Back: Credit Cards Made from Real 747 Planes! Here’s How You Can Get Yours!
A popular credit card promotion from a few years ago is back -- with a brand new look!
The post They’re Back: Credit Cards Made from Real 747 Planes! Here’s How You Can Get Yours! appeared first on Eye of the Flyer.
Economy Class & Beyond
Brussels Airlines reveils its new Belgian Icon – Amare to take flight
As the Tomorrowland comes up, Brussels Airlines is presenting a new version of its Amare livery – another of its Belgian Icons. Amare unveils This will feature on one of Brussels Airlines’ brand-new Airbus A320neo, featuring augmented reality extras. It is applied to OO-SBB – the second Airbus A320neo that...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Chase Sapphire Lounge New York (JFK)
I had the chance recently to pay a couple of morning visits to the new Chase Sapphire Lounge at New York JFK in Terminal 4. This lounge was formally the Etihad lounge and now is a shared lounge with Ethiad. I never visited the lounge when it was solely Etihad’s,...
One Mile at a Time
Beond Airlines Launches Dubai Fifth Freedom Flights
In late 2023, we saw the launch of Beond Airlines, a new Maldives-based all-business class airline that has big growth aspirations. In addition to offering service to and from the Maldives, the airline has now put its first fifth freedom flight on sale, which seems logical enough.
Monkey Miles
New IHG One Rewards promos – Double Elite Nights + 3x points in the US and Mexico at select properties
New IHG One Rewards promo - 2k bonus every 2 nights
The post New IHG One Rewards promos – Double Elite Nights + 3x points in the US and Mexico at select properties appeared first on Monkey Miles.
One Mile at a Time
Amex Business Green Card Review: Not Worth It
Amex has lots of great cards earning Membership Rewards points. While there’s not a ”one size fits all” best card earning Amex points, I can tell you with certainty that the Amex Business Green Rewards Card is particularly unrewarding. I wanted to take a closer look at the card in...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Woman Nearly Dies After Drinking Bug-Infested Cup of Coffee From Vending Machine at Spanish Airport
A Spanish airline worker nearly died after drinking a cup of coffee from a vending machine at Son Sant Joan airport near Palma, Majorca, earlier this month after she went into anaphylactic shock. The 21-year-old woman had bought the cup of coffee during a break and initially noticed an odd...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
First Class Passenger Claims American Airlines Flight Attendant Ordered Her to Use Economy Bathroom Because He Didn’t Like the Way She Shut the Door
An American Airlines passenger traveling in First Class on a flight from Chicago O’Hare to Phoenix earlier this year claims a flight attendant ordered her to use the Economy Class bathroom because he didn’t like the way she closed the lavatory door and then manhandled her when she ignored his...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Scandinavian Airlines to Join SkyTeam Alliance
As a result of an investment of $1.2 billion by Air France-KLM Group for a share of 19.9 percent of Scandinavian Airlines — which had filed voluntary petitions under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code of the United States on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 — the airline will leave Star Alliance...
Frequent Miler
Buy IHG Points For 0.56 cents each (targeted)
IHG has again returned with a sale that’s giving an 80% bonus when buying their points. That means you can buy IHG Rewards points for 0.56 cents per point (cpp). Note that, although the 80% bonus begins at 5,000 IHG points, pricing doesn’t actually reach 0.56cpp until you buy at...
View from the Wing
Dallas Airline Passenger Caught On Video Shoplifting, Tells Police The Store Gave Him The Wallet – Free!
Everything is on camera. The wallet had gone missing. Clerks saw it was taken and called the police.
Continue reading Dallas Airline Passenger Caught On Video Shoplifting, Tells Police The Store Gave Him The Wallet – Free!...