The Bulkhead Seat
2025 Weekly Review: December 27th
Greetings from Tampa! We spent the holidays in New York and New Jersey visiting… The post 2025 Weekly Review: December 27th appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
Bedbugs in business class, Riyadh to Doha rail, and unexplainable mystery planes… (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: Bedbugs in business class, Riyadh to Doha rail, and unexplainable mystery planes… GROSS: KLM...
Your Mileage May Vary
Never Drink the Water in These Countries — But You’re Totally Safe in These Others
My husband and I don’t hide the fact that we live in Central FL. With that, people have mentioned to us several times that the water at Disney World tastes…
Frequent Miler
(50% sale extended) CardPointers: Automatically enroll offers to all of your cards
CardPointers is an app/website/browser extension that helps you track all your credit cards, their various benefits, etc. Its most popular feature is the ability to auto-enroll card-linked spending offers like Amex Offers, Citi Offers, etc. Rather than having to go through and manually click to enroll in each offer, CardPointers...
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The Bulkhead Seat
2025 Weekly Review: December 27th
Greetings from Tampa! We spent the holidays in New York and New Jersey visiting… The post 2025 Weekly Review: December 27th appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
Bedbugs in business class, Riyadh to Doha rail, and unexplainable mystery planes… (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: Bedbugs in business class, Riyadh to Doha rail, and unexplainable mystery planes… GROSS: KLM...
Your Mileage May Vary
Never Drink the Water in These Countries — But You’re Totally Safe in These Others
My husband and I don’t hide the fact that we live in Central FL. With that, people have mentioned to us several times that the water at Disney World tastes…
Frequent Miler
(50% sale extended) CardPointers: Automatically enroll offers to all of your cards
CardPointers is an app/website/browser extension that helps you track all your credit cards, their various benefits, etc. Its most popular feature is the ability to auto-enroll card-linked spending offers like Amex Offers, Citi Offers, etc. Rather than having to go through and manually click to enroll in each offer, CardPointers...
The Bulkhead Seat
I Agree. If You Want First Class, Buy It. Upgrades Should Not Be Free.
Several bloggers (View from the Wing and Live and Let’s Fly) have recently written… The post I Agree. If You Want First Class, Buy It. Upgrades Should Not Be Free. appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (27th December)
As we enter the middle bit between Christmas and New Year, where time no longer matters and “what date is it?” is more of a statement than a question. But I’m here to reassure you, at the time of writing, it’s the 27th December – a Saturday this year –...
View from the Wing
How A Breakout Clip On One Private Jet Flight Lit The Fuse — Google Bought DeepMind, Musk Built OpenAI
A Breakout clip watched on a single private jet flight in 2013 kicked off a chain reaction—Google snapped up DeepMind, Musk responded by building OpenAI, and the modern AI arms race was born. Continue reading How A Breakout Clip On One Private Jet Flight Lit The Fuse — Google Bought DeepMind,...
One Mile at a Time
Weekly Review: December 27, 2025
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far, and happy holidays to all, and happy new year in advance. I’m grateful I had the chance to spend the holidays with family, though it came with some highs and lows. On the plus side, it was the first Christmas...
Points With a Crew
6 Myths About Eating And Drinking On Planes You Need To Stop Believing
Whether you're flying up front in first class with caviar and champagne, or sitting in the back with Biscoffs and coffee, there are a few things you need to ...
Your Mileage May Vary
The Easiest Trick for Free Hotel Upgrades Without Lying or Chasing Status
I’ve scored a surprising number of hotel upgrades using one simple trick. It’s perfectly legit, easy to do, and it doesn’t mess with my moral compass. Even if you’re the…
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Preparing for Antarctica in Buenos Aires
Due to a lot of items which occurred at the last minute, we were hoping that an official representative from the company that operated the expedition to Antarctica would be awaiting us at Ezeiza International Airport — which is also known as Ministro Pistarini International Airport — to start the...
Live and Let’s Fly
Hero: Norse Captain Faces Angry Passengers To Explain Flight Cancellation
I feel both sympathy and gratitude toward a Norse Atlantic Airways captain who was delegated the uncomfortable task of informing his passengers that their flight was canceled. Rather than hide from the angry mob, he faced it, and in so doing put his professionalism on display. A Norse Captain Shows...
View from the Wing
American Airlines Cut Basic Economy Miles To Zero — Now It Is Saving Pennies To Lose Credit Card Customers
American Airlines already cut basic economy mileage earning to zero, and it is a classic penny-wise move with a bigger hidden cost. The airline is giving up the cheapest hook it has to get price-sensitive flyers into AAdvantage and, ultimately, into its credit card funnel—the business that actually drives profits. Continue...
Points Miles and Bling
Lufthansa Business Class 747-400 Review – FRA to YYZ Upper Deck
Booking Lufthansa Business Class – Lisbon to Toronto This was my first time flying Lufthansa Business Class on a journey… The post Lufthansa Business Class 747-400 Review – FRA to YYZ Upper Deck appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
TravelUpdate
Cheap American Airlines Flagship Business & First Awards Starting at 24,000 Miles
American Airlines is currently offering fairly cheap Flagship Business and Flagship First award flights, with business starting at 24,000 miles and first class from 36,500 miles. Availability is widespread across transcontinental routes throughout January, February, and March 2026. Here's how to find and book these awards.
Your Mileage May Vary
The Time I Lost BOTH Our Passports the Night Before an International Trip
I’d like to think that I’m a relatively organized person. Well, to be honest, stuff like my computer desk usually looks like a tornado came through and threw stuff everywhere,…
One Mile at a Time
Marriott Manager Doesn’t Care About Status, “Gross” Elites Aren’t Royals
I’m not sure what’s worse — that a Marriott manager feels this way, or that she feels comfortable enough writing this online using her real name…
Hawaii Calling
Review: The Ritz-Carlton O‘ahu, Turtle Bay — North Shore Luxury with Room to Breathe
After spending years reviewing resorts across Hawai‘i, I can say that Turtle Bay has always held a certain mystique. It’s remote, rugged, and unmistakably North Shore — the opposite of Waikīkī’s polished vertical skyline. So when Ritz-Carlton added its mark here, I knew I had to see whether the experience...
{Tech} for Travel
United Airlines App expands digital services for travellers
New passenger features are rolling out in the United Airlines App, with United updating how travellers manage flights and their travel experience. The post United Airlines App expands digital services for travellers appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
One Mile at a Time
Details: Bilt Launching Three Cardless Credit Cards, Ditching Wells Fargo
In July 2025, Bilt announced plans to make major changes to its credit card portfolio, which includes working with a new issuer, and going from having one co-branded card, to having three co-branded cards.
One Mile at a Time
Details: Bilt Launching Three Cardless Credit Cards, Ditching Wells Fargo
In July 2025, Bilt announced plans to make major changes to its credit card portfolio, which includes working with a new issuer, and going from having one co-branded card, to having three co-branded cards.
One Mile at a Time
When Does American Open Blocked, Desirable Economy Seats?
Many airlines block some bulkhead economy seat assignments in advance, primarily in the event that those with reduced mobility need to assign these seats. However, a certain amount of time before departure, these seats can be booked by anyone. This can be a great opportunity to snag a good seat,...
One Mile at a Time
When Does American Open Blocked, Desirable Economy Seats?
Many airlines block some bulkhead economy seat assignments in advance, primarily in the event that those with reduced mobility need to assign these seats. However, a certain amount of time before departure, these seats can be booked by anyone. This can be a great opportunity to snag a good seat,...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
American Airlines Is Finally Fixing One of Its Biggest Problems at DFW – Here’s What It Means For You
American Airlines has just made an announcement that promises to improve the traveling experience for tens of thousands of passengers every day – but this has nothing to do with flashy new seats, aircraft, or what kind of Champagne the airline plans to serve. Instead, for the casual observer, AA’s...
The Bulkhead Seat
I Agree. If You Want First Class, Buy It. Upgrades Should Not Be Free.
Several bloggers (View from the Wing and Live and Let’s Fly) have recently written… The post I Agree. If You Want First Class, Buy It. Upgrades Should Not Be Free. appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (27th December)
As we enter the middle bit between Christmas and New Year, where time no longer matters and “what date is it?” is more of a statement than a question. But I’m here to reassure you, at the time of writing, it’s the 27th December – a Saturday this year –...
View from the Wing
How A Breakout Clip On One Private Jet Flight Lit The Fuse — Google Bought DeepMind, Musk Built OpenAI
A Breakout clip watched on a single private jet flight in 2013 kicked off a chain reaction—Google snapped up DeepMind, Musk responded by building OpenAI, and the modern AI arms race was born. Continue reading How A Breakout Clip On One Private Jet Flight Lit The Fuse — Google Bought DeepMind,...
One Mile at a Time
Weekly Review: December 27, 2025
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far, and happy holidays to all, and happy new year in advance. I’m grateful I had the chance to spend the holidays with family, though it came with some highs and lows. On the plus side, it was the first Christmas...
Points With a Crew
6 Myths About Eating And Drinking On Planes You Need To Stop Believing
Whether you're flying up front in first class with caviar and champagne, or sitting in the back with Biscoffs and coffee, there are a few things you need to ...
Your Mileage May Vary
The Easiest Trick for Free Hotel Upgrades Without Lying or Chasing Status
I’ve scored a surprising number of hotel upgrades using one simple trick. It’s perfectly legit, easy to do, and it doesn’t mess with my moral compass. Even if you’re the…
Pontos pra Voar
TAP bate recorde de passageiros transportados entre Brasil e Europa
A TAP Air Portugal registrou 2,066 milhões de passageiros nas rotas entre Portugal e Brasil até 17 de dezembro de 2025. O número supera o recorde anterior. A marca foi oficialmente celebrada com a chegada do voo TP51, que pousou em Manaus vindo de Lisboa. O resultado não veio de...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Preparing for Antarctica in Buenos Aires
Due to a lot of items which occurred at the last minute, we were hoping that an official representative from the company that operated the expedition to Antarctica would be awaiting us at Ezeiza International Airport — which is also known as Ministro Pistarini International Airport — to start the...