PointsMath
Promotion Weekly January 2026 Second Edition
Here are the ongoing points and travel promotions for this week. Previous Edition: Promotion Weekly January 2026 First Edition This weekly edition is divided into three sections: Airline promotions, Hotel promotions & Award Flight tools. Use the links below to jump to what matters to you. Ending in January 2026...
2PAXfly
SYDNEY AIRPORT: Air Traffic Control stinks! Sewage smell overwhelms control tower
Air traffic controllers at Sydney Airport were forced to work through overpowering sewage odours during the peak 2024–25 holiday travel period. Some staff were reportedly dry heaving at their desks while managing aircraft movements according to a story in the Sydney Morning Herald. Incident logs from Airservices Australia show the...
Frequent Miler
Last Chance Deals: Capital One to Emirates 1:1 transfers, increased Hilton welcome offers, $15 Lyft credit, & more
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. There are a dozen deals set to end this week which includes increased welcome offers on Amex Hilton cards. Monday is the last opportunity to transfer...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
What Is Wrong With This Photograph? Part 335
Once I finished applying for a visa to visit the republic of Azerbaijan, the time had come to pay the fee of $20.00 — but that does not include a fee of nine dollars plus a fee of one additional dollar to process the payment with a credit card; so...
View from the Wing
Chase Just Dropped 5 Free Marriott Nights On One Card — Up To 50,000 Points Each After $3,000 Spend
Chase just launched the biggest-ever Marriott Boundless bonus: 5 Free Night Awards after $3,000 in 3 months, valid up to 50,000 points per night (and you can top off each with 15,000 points). There is also a 2026 airline statement credit up to $100, and the no-fee Marriott Bold now...
Frequent Miler
More affordable one-way fares, stacking Chase Sapphire hotel credits, upgrades that aren’t upgrades, and a 40-year murder gets solved (Saturday Selection)
Throughout the week, our team shares articles they’ve stumbled upon that may interest our readers, even if they might not otherwise merit a full post. Here are some of the posts we found interesting this week: More affordable one-way fares, stacking Chase Sapphire hotel credits, upgrades that aren’t upgrades, and...
One Mile at a Time
The Most Surprising Hotel Welcome Amenity I’ve Ever Received
It’s not often that I walk into a hotel room and am shocked (well, other than that time the child bandits broke into my room at the Sheraton Grand London), but that’s exactly what happened to me during a recent stay at the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley (which I’ll be...
View from the Wing
Marriott Buying Rosewood? “Leaked Email” Screenshot Doesn’t Add Up
A rumor is spreading that Marriott is buying Rosewood—an enormous deal if true, and one that would immediately raise questions about how Rosewood could fit inside Bonvoy.
But the story rests on a screenshot of an alleged internal Marriott legal email that reads wrong, while credible reporting points instead to Rosewood...
One Mile at a Time
Weekly Review: January 10, 2026
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! We’re on a quick family ski trip, which has been lovely (though cold). Most exciting is that our three-year-old, Miles, is learning to ski (well, or something like that). You can expect a couple of hotel reviews about our experiences...
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (10th January)
It’s been a bit of a first week back, as snow has impacted play. Yes, it’s time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. It’s been a bit of a white covering in parts of the UK, with transport links shut, delays and such. Take it easy, especially if...
Live and Let’s Fly
Last Call: Massive Capital One Venture X Business Welcome Offer, Up To 400K Bonus Miles
Link: Learn more about the Capital One Venture X Business The Capital One Venture X Business card is generating attention for a headline-grabbing welcome offer of up to 400,000 miles. That number is real, but it is also conditional, and the spending required to unlock it places this card firmly...
Miles To Memories
Out With the Old – My 2026 Points and Travel Resolutions
Last year certainly wasn't a failure, but I can be better with my 2026 points and travel endeavors. I plan to improve in these areas.
The post Out With the Old – My 2026 Points and Travel Resolutions appeared first on Miles to Memories.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Los Angeles Olympics 2028 Livery of Delta Air Lines Spotted in Atlanta
During our sojourn of 22 hours to Europe and back which was originally an attempt to go from Georgia to Georgia via Amsterdam, the Los Angeles Olympics 2028 livery of Delta Air Lines was spotted at the international airport which serves the greater Atlanta metropolitan area.
An Airbus A350-900 airplane with...
View from the Wing
Citibank’s Strata Elite Card Has A 100,000 Point Bonus — And Earns More American Miles Than AA’s Cards
The Citi Strata Elite got a major boost — a 100,000-point welcome offer after $6,000 spend in three months, plus earning rates up to 12X and the only transferable link to American AAdvantage. Add credits that can be double dipped in the first cardmember year, Admirals Club passes, and full...
BoardingArea
Outside Lands 2025: SFO Lounge Hacks & Hotel Points to Score Big
Outside Lands 2025 at Golden Gate Park offers music and art from August 8–10 with rumored headliners like Doja Cat and Tyler, The Creator. This guide covers lounge strategies at SFO and top hotel redemption options for frequent flyers.
BoardingArea
Dance Through Europe’s Biggest Techno Bash: Zurich Street Parade 2025 with Star Alliance Awards
On August 9, 2025, Zurich expects nearly a million techno enthusiasts for the Street Parade’s 32nd edition. Discover five reasons to redeem your Star Alliance miles and immerse yourself in this epic summer celebration.
BoardingArea
Top Marina Bay Fireworks Hotels on Points for Singapore’s 60th National Day 2025
Singapore’s 60th National Day will illuminate Marina Bay with brilliant fireworks and exclusive staycation packages. Discover the best hotels and essential tips to maximize your points for an unforgettable SG60 celebration.
