Live from a Lounge
Air India kicks off 2026 by inducting the first Boeing 787-9, built for them
Air India has a brand new aircraft, the first of many it will induct towards fixing up the airline's offering on the long-haul market. Here are the details. The post Air India kicks off 2026 by inducting the first Boeing 787-9, built for them appeared first on Live From A...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
No Wonder The FAA Was Worried About The Safety Of Airliners: DOD Painted Military Aircraft To Look Like Civilian Planes
New claims about the legal legitimacy surrounding the Trump administration’s targeting of drug-running boats in the Caribbean have been raised after reports emerged that the Department of Defense used military aircraft painted to look like civilian airliners in the first attack in September 2025. The claims, first reported by the...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
No Wonder The FAA Was Worried About The Safety Of Airliners: DOD Painted Military Aircraft To Look Like Civilian Planes
New claims about the legal legitimacy surrounding the Trump administration’s targeting of drug-running boats in the Caribbean have been raised after reports emerged that the Department of Defense used military aircraft painted to look like civilian airliners in the first attack in September 2025. The claims, first reported by the...
The Bulkhead Seat
Chase is Suing Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Over Unpaid United Credit Card Debt
I have lived in Chicago since 2014. Lori Lightfoot was the mayor from 2019… The post Chase is Suing Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Over Unpaid United Credit Card Debt appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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Live from a Lounge
Air India kicks off 2026 by inducting the first Boeing 787-9, built for them
Air India has a brand new aircraft, the first of many it will induct towards fixing up the airline's offering on the long-haul market. Here are the details. The post Air India kicks off 2026 by inducting the first Boeing 787-9, built for them appeared first on Live From A...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
No Wonder The FAA Was Worried About The Safety Of Airliners: DOD Painted Military Aircraft To Look Like Civilian Planes
New claims about the legal legitimacy surrounding the Trump administration’s targeting of drug-running boats in the Caribbean have been raised after reports emerged that the Department of Defense used military aircraft painted to look like civilian airliners in the first attack in September 2025. The claims, first reported by the...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
No Wonder The FAA Was Worried About The Safety Of Airliners: DOD Painted Military Aircraft To Look Like Civilian Planes
New claims about the legal legitimacy surrounding the Trump administration’s targeting of drug-running boats in the Caribbean have been raised after reports emerged that the Department of Defense used military aircraft painted to look like civilian airliners in the first attack in September 2025. The claims, first reported by the...
The Bulkhead Seat
Chase is Suing Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Over Unpaid United Credit Card Debt
I have lived in Chicago since 2014. Lori Lightfoot was the mayor from 2019… The post Chase is Suing Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Over Unpaid United Credit Card Debt appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
ATX Jetsetter
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Sued Over Unpaid United MileagePlus Credit Card Balance
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is being sued by JPMorgan Chase over an unpaid balance on her United MileagePlus card. The post Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Sued Over Unpaid United MileagePlus Credit Card Balance appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
PointsMath
Redeem Cathay Pacific Asia Miles for Award Flights for Less
Cathay Pacific has launched several promotions over the last few months, including bonus-point transfers, rewards in the air, and an award-flight miles redemption promotion. Now it is back with another award flight promotion. Cathay Pacific is offering a 30% rebate when booking an award flight on select routes. Current Cathay...
ATX Jetsetter
Is Marriott Acquiring Rosewood Hotels?
It appears that Marriott International could be laying the framework to acquire Rosewood Hotels and Resorts. The post Is Marriott Acquiring Rosewood Hotels? appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
View from the Wing
Chase Sues Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot—$11,078 United Credit Card Debt, 17 Months Without a Payment
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is being sued by JPMorgan Chase over an unpaid United MileagePlus credit card balance of $11,078—after 17 months without a payment. If the allegation sounds familiar, it’s because the same mix of arrogance and mismanagement defined her time in office. Continue reading Chase Sues Former Chicago...
Frequent Miler
Tim’s 2026 Elite Status Plans: Titanium! Diamond! Platinum! Oh My!
It can be discouraging to see the meters and charts that track our various elite statuses reset to empty as the clock strikes 12:00 on New Year’s Eve. That reset can also be useful, giving us an opportunity to evaluate which statuses we use, which ones we want, and which...
Frequent Miler
Now $500 intro bonus on Business Advantage Unlimited Cash Rewards credit card
The Business Advantage Unlimited Cash Rewards credit card doesn’t get a ton of attention since it doesn’t have unique features to set it apart from other rewards cards, but it can be a terrific option for a business with a high amount of cash or investment reserves. Better yet, as...
Points With a Crew
Get up to 40% off at Amazon with 1 Citi ThankYou Point (targeted)
Act fast if you want to get up to 40% off your Amazon purchases, possibly even including gift cards. Find out how by ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Where Do Motorists Drive on the Left Side of the Road?
Although 25 percent of the roads in the world are in countries and territories in which motor vehicles are driven on the left side of the road, approximately 90 percent of the total road distance in the world carries traffic on the right side of the road... ...so does that mean...
One Mile at a Time
My First Time Visiting A Hyatt Globalist Lounge: Good Or Bad For Elites?
During my recent stay at the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley (which I’ll be reviewing shortly), I discovered something that I don’t think I’ve ever seen before, in all of my years as a World of Hyatt Globalist member… though maybe I’m forgetting something?
Your Mileage May Vary
My 2025 Resolution Was To Cancel 25% Of Our Annual-Fee Cards. Here’s How It Went.
Back in January 2025, I did something I don’t usually do: I set a very specific, very measurable goal. Not “be better with money.” Not “simplify.” Not “stop opening shiny…
Frequent Miler
Open award availability to Buenos Aires, 50K each way in business class
If you happened to open an Alaska Summit card and you have already earned the 100K companion ticket offered after $60K in qualifying purchases, now is your time to shine: As flagged by Upgraded Points, American Airlines is currently offering terrific availability for business class awards between New York, Miami,...
From The Tray Table
Newark’s AirTrain is partially shutting down — here’s how to get to EWR
If you’re planning on using public transportation to get to or from Newark, you’ll want to pay close… The post Newark’s AirTrain is partially shutting down — here’s how to get to EWR appeared first on From the Tray Table.
View from the Wing
American Lost His Luggage, Passenger Says He Ended Up in a Psychiatric Hospital [Roundup]
More stories in this roundup: A leaked rendering of Delta’s forthcoming Airbus A350-1000 business class suite is making the rounds, posted by JonNYC. Plus: Disney just pulled a key hotel perk, United is selling $7 Polaris Therabody kits, Capital One has a 15% LifeMiles transfer bonus, and American’s new menus...
The Bulkhead Seat
Austin to Add 32 Gates in $5 Billion Expansion as Passenger Growth Surges
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is undertaking a huge expansion that will nearly double the… The post Austin to Add 32 Gates in $5 Billion Expansion as Passenger Growth Surges appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
One Mile at a Time
Turkish Airlines Bans Journalist For Damaging Brand Image, Cites Rules
This isn’t a good look for Turkish Airlines, but this also likely isn’t the first or last time that we’ll see something like this at the airline, as flagged by PYOK. Perhaps what’s wildest is the the airline even has a policy of banning people for saying negative things, so...
ATX Jetsetter
EVA Air Launching Flights Between Taipei and Washington in July 2026
EVA Air is launching 4x weekly flights between Taipei and Washington Dulles beginning in June 2026. The post EVA Air Launching Flights Between Taipei and Washington in July 2026 appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: Kaverox 65W Car Charger
The Kaverox car charger offers a 65W GaN Fast Charge and is compatible with Apple and Google Find my Phone. It's on Kickstarter, but only for a few more ...
Your Mileage May Vary
The 7 Foods That Can Get You Flagged at TSA (Even If You’re a Frequent Flyer)
When going through the TSA security area, the goal is to get through as quickly as possible. For frequent flyers, doing everything to get you through quickly eventually becomes like…
Your Mileage May Vary
The 7 Foods That Can Get You Flagged at TSA (Even If You’re a Frequent Flyer)
When going through the TSA security area, the goal is to get through as quickly as possible. For frequent flyers, doing everything to get you through quickly eventually becomes like…
Frequent Miler
Buy Choice Points, get 40% bonus (0.74c per point)
Choice Privileges is out with another sale on points, this time offering a 40% bonus when you buy 10,000+ points by January 27, 2026 (or when “packages sell out”). That takes the price drops to about 0.74 cents per point. Note that the discount individual members see may vary. What...
ATX Jetsetter
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Sued Over Unpaid United MileagePlus Credit Card Balance
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is being sued by JPMorgan Chase over an unpaid balance on her United MileagePlus card. The post Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Sued Over Unpaid United MileagePlus Credit Card Balance appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
PointsMath
Redeem Cathay Pacific Asia Miles for Award Flights for Less
Cathay Pacific has launched several promotions over the last few months, including bonus-point transfers, rewards in the air, and an award-flight miles redemption promotion. Now it is back with another award flight promotion. Cathay Pacific is offering a 30% rebate when booking an award flight on select routes. Current Cathay...
ATX Jetsetter
Is Marriott Acquiring Rosewood Hotels?
It appears that Marriott International could be laying the framework to acquire Rosewood Hotels and Resorts. The post Is Marriott Acquiring Rosewood Hotels? appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
View from the Wing
Chase Sues Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot—$11,078 United Credit Card Debt, 17 Months Without a Payment
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is being sued by JPMorgan Chase over an unpaid United MileagePlus credit card balance of $11,078—after 17 months without a payment. If the allegation sounds familiar, it’s because the same mix of arrogance and mismanagement defined her time in office. Continue reading Chase Sues Former Chicago...
Frequent Miler
Tim’s 2026 Elite Status Plans: Titanium! Diamond! Platinum! Oh My!
It can be discouraging to see the meters and charts that track our various elite statuses reset to empty as the clock strikes 12:00 on New Year’s Eve. That reset can also be useful, giving us an opportunity to evaluate which statuses we use, which ones we want, and which...
Frequent Miler
Now $500 intro bonus on Business Advantage Unlimited Cash Rewards credit card
The Business Advantage Unlimited Cash Rewards credit card doesn’t get a ton of attention since it doesn’t have unique features to set it apart from other rewards cards, but it can be a terrific option for a business with a high amount of cash or investment reserves. Better yet, as...
Points With a Crew
Get up to 40% off at Amazon with 1 Citi ThankYou Point (targeted)
Act fast if you want to get up to 40% off your Amazon purchases, possibly even including gift cards. Find out how by ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Where Do Motorists Drive on the Left Side of the Road?
Although 25 percent of the roads in the world are in countries and territories in which motor vehicles are driven on the left side of the road, approximately 90 percent of the total road distance in the world carries traffic on the right side of the road... ...so does that mean...