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Business Class in a Glass: Airline Signature Cocktails and How To Make Them
From the Singapore Sling to JetBlue’s Mint Condition, the in-flight beverage service has upped its game in recent years. Here are some of the best airline signature cocktails around the world and how to recreate them at home.
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Your Amex Gold Credits Just Reset — Here’s the Checklist to Use Them All
American Express cards have a reputation for offering valuable perks… but only if you actually use them. Over the past few years, Amex has increased the annual fees on its…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
“Drastic Action Is Now Necessary”: Frontier Airlines Cracks Down on Sick Flight Attendants as Flu Surges
With cases of flu and other respiratory illnesses surging across the United States, it’s probably not surprising that sick calls are spiking in workplaces around the country. Not least, in customer-facing jobs where employees are surrounded by sick and infectious people. But just before the New Year, flight attendants at...
Pontos pra Voar
Iberia amplia frota de longo curso com chegada do sétimo A321XLR
Com a incorporação de mais uma unidade do A321XLR, a Iberia segue a execução de seu plano de expansão até 2030, que prevê crescimento gradual da frota e maior eficiência na malha internacional. Sétimo Airbus A321XLR da Iberia A Iberia iniciou 2025 com a ampliação de sua frota de longo...
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TravelUpdate
Business Class in a Glass: Airline Signature Cocktails and How To Make Them
From the Singapore Sling to JetBlue’s Mint Condition, the in-flight beverage service has upped its game in recent years. Here are some of the best airline signature cocktails around the world and how to recreate them at home.
Your Mileage May Vary
Your Amex Gold Credits Just Reset — Here’s the Checklist to Use Them All
American Express cards have a reputation for offering valuable perks… but only if you actually use them. Over the past few years, Amex has increased the annual fees on its…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
“Drastic Action Is Now Necessary”: Frontier Airlines Cracks Down on Sick Flight Attendants as Flu Surges
With cases of flu and other respiratory illnesses surging across the United States, it’s probably not surprising that sick calls are spiking in workplaces around the country. Not least, in customer-facing jobs where employees are surrounded by sick and infectious people. But just before the New Year, flight attendants at...
Miles To Memories
Citi Merchant Offers, Save $50 on JetBlue Flights
Citi has a new Merchant Offer that can get you a $50 discount on JetBlue purchases. You can find these offers in your Citi app, or your account online. The post Citi Merchant Offers, Save $50 on JetBlue Flights appeared first on Miles to Memories.
One Mile at a Time
Can You Redeem Miles For SWISS First Class? Probably Not, But…
SWISS is the only major airline in the world to offer first class on all of its wide body aircraft, which includes Airbus A330s, Airbus A340s, Boeing 777s, and as of recently, Airbus A350s. The airline offers a solid first class, which I rank among the 10 best first class...
Frequent Miler
Current point transfer bonuses for January 2026
The best points rewards programs, in our opinion, are those that allow points to be transferred to many different airline and hotel loyalty programs. In this way, it’s often possible to get outsized value from your points. For example, suppose you want to fly lie-flat business class to Europe. Prices...
Points With a Crew
Arrivals or Departures? My Addled Brain Is Confused Every Time I Go To The Airport
Maybe it's just me, but every time I go to the airport, I have a moment of confusion trying to decide if I am "arriving to" or "departing from" the airport
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: United Airlines 777-200 Business Class HD (High-Density), A Relic Of The Past That Still Holds Up
It’s a woefully uncompetitive product and one of the tightest business class seats on the market, but there’s still something endearing to me about the so-called “high density” or “HD” United Airlines 777-200, and I enjoyed a very comfortable journey from Chicago to Los Angeles. United Airlines 777-200 Business Class...
Wild About Travel
Very Frequent Flying: My best and worst of 2025
One hundred and one flights in 2025, bringing me to 1782 lifetime flights. Flew to or from twenty-seven countries. Five continents. From the midnight sun grazing Helsinki’s summer sky to the crisp air of Hobart’s harbour, 2025 took me 213,054 kilometres (132,386 miles) around our planet. Roughly five times over....
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
January 2 Bonus Offer Highlight: Miles & More – Earn up to 8,000 bonus miles on Avis car rentals
Today's bonus offer highlight is another big car rental bonus from Miles & More! Renting with Avis can net you up to 8,000 bonus miles. Check out all of the new bonuses added today: The post January 2 Bonus Offer Highlight: Miles & More – Earn up to 8,000 bonus miles...
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28 Airports Now Allow Unticketed Passengers Through TSA Security
Historically, during the halcyon days before 9/11, it was easy to get to the airside of an airport. You’d just check in, go through the metal detector, and go to…
Miles To Memories
Free Annual Calm App Membership for Sapphire Reserve Members, 50% Off with Sapphire Preferred
Chase is once again offering Sapphire cardholders either free or half priced Calm membership. The post Free Annual Calm App Membership for Sapphire Reserve Members, 50% Off with Sapphire Preferred appeared first on Miles to Memories.
View from the Wing
Southwest First Class Is Coming — It Will Be Bare Bones, But It Still Has to Happen
Southwest is going to add first class, and it’s basically unavoidable once the airline is selling basic economy and bag fees like everyone else. The problem is they aren’t built to deliver a true premium product—no seatback screens, limited power, and a cabin and galley setup that would need real...
One Mile at a Time
How Disgusting Is The Water In Airplane Tanks? Do We Even Want To Know?
In the past, I’ve covered the topic of whether it’s gross to drink airplane coffee, given that it’s brewed with water from the aircraft’s tanks. One certainly wonders how clean all of those systems are. Along those lines, an interesting study has just been released, which might make you think...
Frequent Miler
Best Credit Card Offers for January 2026
Which rewards credit card is right for you? Find the best publicly available credit card offers all on this one page. We'll show you the best credit cards for spend, frequent flyer miles, hotel points, cash back, and more. The post Best Credit Card Offers for January 2026 appeared first on...
Live from a Lounge
Marriott Escapes: upto 20% off for stays at over 3700 Marriott Hotels between January 2, 2026 – January 25, 2026 (Book By Sunday)
A new Marriott Escape Sale offers some good discounts on stays at hotels around the world. Here is how to get in on the sale and get some good deals. The post Marriott Escapes: upto 20% off for stays at over 3700 Marriott Hotels between January 2, 2026 – January...
You Are Travel
American to Renovate Admirals Club at DCA
​tl;dr – Part of the airline’s charge to upgrade its lounges in many locations. ​American Airlines is making… The post American to Renovate Admirals Club at DCA appeared first on You Are Travel.
Frequent Miler
$250 Amazon Gift Card upon approval for Prime Visa (last call)
Update 1/2/26: This increased Amazon Visa offer will be ending on 1/8/26 at 4:00 PM EST. ~~~ A new limited-time offer has launched exclusively for Amazon Prime members: Get an instant $250 Amazon gift card upon approval for the Amazon Prime Visa. This card is issued by Chase, so it may...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
‘This is a Simulation!’: Passenger Attacks Flight Attendants And Seatmates On United Flight From Dulles
A passenger on a flight from Washington Dulles to Salt Lake City had to be forcibly restrained by flight attendants and his fellow seatmates after declaring the flight was a “simulation,” leading to an emergency diversion to Omaha. Jordan Robert Langston of Ogden, Utah, has been charged with interference with...
One Mile at a Time
Intoxicated Air India Boeing 777 Captain Delays Vancouver Flight By Seven Hours
This is definitely not a good look for Air India, especially given everything we’ve seen at the airline in recent times.
You Are Travel
The World’s Most Punctual Airline? The Answer Might Surprise You!
​tl;dr – Back-to-back world champion. ​The final numbers are in, and Aeromexico was the most ‘on-time’ airline in… The post The World’s Most Punctual Airline? The Answer Might Surprise You! appeared first on You Are Travel.
View from the Wing
Passenger Threatens Southwest Gate Agent at Kansas City Airport — Video Shows Bystanders Stepping In
A viral video from Kansas City International shows a Southwest gate confrontation escalating fast—until other passengers step in to separate people and escort the man away from the counter - weirdly dependent on bystanders instead of security. Continue reading Passenger Threatens Southwest Gate Agent at Kansas City Airport — Video Shows...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Miles and Points On Sale — January 2 2026
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...
Frequent Miler
Current Amex Offers
This post is designed to show current Amex Offers. If you have any Amex cards, even authorized user cards, then you’re eligible to sign up for offers when you log into your Amex account. If you’re planning to shop or book travel, check this page to see if an Amex...
Miles To Memories
Citi Merchant Offers, Save $50 on JetBlue Flights
Citi has a new Merchant Offer that can get you a $50 discount on JetBlue purchases. You can find these offers in your Citi app, or your account online. The post Citi Merchant Offers, Save $50 on JetBlue Flights appeared first on Miles to Memories.
One Mile at a Time
Can You Redeem Miles For SWISS First Class? Probably Not, But…
SWISS is the only major airline in the world to offer first class on all of its wide body aircraft, which includes Airbus A330s, Airbus A340s, Boeing 777s, and as of recently, Airbus A350s. The airline offers a solid first class, which I rank among the 10 best first class...
Frequent Miler
Current point transfer bonuses for January 2026
The best points rewards programs, in our opinion, are those that allow points to be transferred to many different airline and hotel loyalty programs. In this way, it’s often possible to get outsized value from your points. For example, suppose you want to fly lie-flat business class to Europe. Prices...
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Estados Unidos na executiva da United! Trechos a partir de 182 mil pontos Azul Fidelidade
Aproveite seus pontos Azul Fidelidade para viajar para os Estados Unidos em classe executiva! Nossa equipe localizou trechos a partir de 182 mil pontos Azul Fidelidade para cidades como Washington D.C., Houston, Nova York e Chicago através da plataforma Azul Pelo Mundo, para voar com a parceira United Airlines. Confira...
Points With a Crew
Arrivals or Departures? My Addled Brain Is Confused Every Time I Go To The Airport
Maybe it's just me, but every time I go to the airport, I have a moment of confusion trying to decide if I am "arriving to" or "departing from" the airport
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: United Airlines 777-200 Business Class HD (High-Density), A Relic Of The Past That Still Holds Up
It’s a woefully uncompetitive product and one of the tightest business class seats on the market, but there’s still something endearing to me about the so-called “high density” or “HD” United Airlines 777-200, and I enjoyed a very comfortable journey from Chicago to Los Angeles. United Airlines 777-200 Business Class...
Wild About Travel
Very Frequent Flying: My best and worst of 2025
One hundred and one flights in 2025, bringing me to 1782 lifetime flights. Flew to or from twenty-seven countries. Five continents. From the midnight sun grazing Helsinki’s summer sky to the crisp air of Hobart’s harbour, 2025 took me 213,054 kilometres (132,386 miles) around our planet. Roughly five times over....
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
January 2 Bonus Offer Highlight: Miles & More – Earn up to 8,000 bonus miles on Avis car rentals
Today's bonus offer highlight is another big car rental bonus from Miles & More! Renting with Avis can net you up to 8,000 bonus miles. Check out all of the new bonuses added today: The post January 2 Bonus Offer Highlight: Miles & More – Earn up to 8,000 bonus miles...