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TSA Issues Urgent Cybersecurity Warning: Why You Should Never Use Airport USB Charging Ports
The Transportation Security Administration has issued a critical cybersecurity warning that every traveler needs to hear: those convenient USB charging ports scattered throughout airports could be stealing your personal data. In a recent Facebook post, the TSA cautioned travelers about a cybersecurity threat called “juice jacking,” where hackers install malware...
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Point Me to the Plane
Historical Hotel and Great Location Makes This London Hyatt A Fun Choice!
London hotels come in all shapes and sizes. None are as original and quirky as this one though!
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Point Me to the Plane
My Stay At This Iconic Hyatt Hotel Was Disappointing
Should a disappointing hotel room cloud a hotel stay? In this case not entirely. Yet enough that I rate this hotel much lower than expected.
This is a black and white cartoon depicting a crowded airplane aisle with several passengers vying for an upgrade. One person says, "I've flown 500,000 miles this year!" Another responds, "Well, I'm a million miler!" A third person counters, "Oh yeah? Well I know Randy Petersen!" The caption reads, "The competition for upgrades intensifies!" The cartoon humorously illustrates the lengths people go to for airline upgrades.
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Frequent Flyer Funnies: The Art of the Upgrade
Explore the hilarious world of airline upgrades and dive into the comedic chaos of mileage bragging and insider connections as travelers humorously vie for better seats. Discover the quirky dynamics of upgrade competition and share your own stories of success and amusing defeats. Join us for laughs and insights into...
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Your Mileage May Vary
The Funniest Things Ever Said on Airplanes
Pilots, flight attendants and other cabin crew have very important jobs, most of which have something to do, in some way, shape or form, with our safety. But that’s not…
The Bulkhead Seat
2025 Weekly Review: November 8th
Hello from Tampa! I was in Columbus and Atlanta this week for work. I’m… The post 2025 Weekly Review: November 8th appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
The Alviator
A Smooth Experience With The American Airlines Call Centre
There’s a saying that there’s an inversely proportional relationship between how good an airline is in the air,… The post A Smooth Experience With The American Airlines Call Centre appeared first on The Alviator.
The Bulkhead Seat
Nice: Hilton Offers Fee Waiver for Those With Cancelled Flights
As the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) begins enforcing mandatory flight reductions across the United… The post Nice: Hilton Offers Fee Waiver for Those With Cancelled Flights appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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“THAT’S What We Were Swimming In?” Hotel Caught Using Hot Tub To Wash Stained Bedsheets
Guests at a Fargo hotel were shocked and disgusted after witnessing—and filming—an employee soaking stained bedsheets in the hotel's guest hot tub. The viral video sparked immediate outrage and led to a health department investigation. Continue reading “THAT’S What We Were Swimming In?” Hotel Caught Using Hot Tub To Wash Stained...
One Mile at a Time
Weekly Review: November 08, 2025
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I’m just wrapping up my review trip (I’m a couple of days behind on updates theres, so I’ll have lots of content in the next couple of days), and am happy to get back home, but am also already looking...
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: Ascentiz Modular Exoskeleton (Back By Sunday)
The Ascentiz Modular Exoskeleton claims boosts of up to 35% more knee strength and 30% lower heart rate. It's on Kickstarter, but only for a few more ...
Your Mileage May Vary
The Trick to Earning More Credit Card Points When Dining at Hotel Restaurants
When we travel, we try to stretch every dollar — not just on flights and hotels, but also on dining. And while we love supporting local spots when we travel,…
Live and Let’s Fly
Three Moments In Taiwan That Stole My Heart
I want to share three stories from my time in Taipei that made me fall in love with Taiwan all over again. A Wonderful Culture: Three Stories From My Visit To Taiwan Taiwan is not at all like Mainland China. While the People’s Republic has cleaned up its cities, there’s...
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Flying from Greece’s Most Challenging Airport on the Mini Dash 8-100: Kastellorizo to Rhodes with Olympic Air
Flying on the short hop between the small island of Kastellorizo and Rhodes on the rare Dash 8-100
Miles To Memories
A Credit Card Bonus Category Fallacy
Beyond the welcome offer, the credit card bonus category aspect is where many focus next. But it's possible some take this too far. The post A Credit Card Bonus Category Fallacy appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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I Tried “The Best Bagels in Melbourne” in Australia.
On our way from Brighton to Geelong — with stops in between — I was excited to stop off at a place that was considered to have the best bagels in Melbourne with their “special boiled bagels”. It is located in the Jewish community of Balaclava — which itself reminds...
One Mile at a Time
The Citi Strata Elite Card’s Incredible First Year Value: Why It Stands Out
Link: Learn more about the Citi Strata Elite Card
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Passenger Caught On Video Fighting 4-Year-Old Over Airplane Window Shade — Which One Was Right?
A viral video shows a passenger repeatedly pulling down an airplane window shade while a 4-year-old behind him keeps pushing it back up. The two go back and forth in a mid-air tug-of-war — so who was right? Here’s how window-shade etiquette really works, and what you should do when...
Your Mileage May Vary
Sin City Has Everything—Except Strip Clubs on the Strip
Las Vegas. The City of Second Chances. Gluttony Central. The adult playground. Perhaps most famously known as Sin City. With gambling, booze, and now legal pot, Las Vegas offers a…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Kristi Noem Reportedly Tried To Buy 10 Engineless Airplanes To Boost Deportation Flight Capacity
Kristi Noem reportedly authorized the purchase of 10 airplanes once used by Spirit Airlines before realizing that not only did the beleaguered low-cost carrier not actually own the jets, but that they were all missing engines. The premise behind the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) trying to...
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15x at lululemon today via Rakuten
Shopping portal Rakuten is offering 15x / 15% back today for purchases via lululemon. That could make today a great day to make a purchase if you have quarterly credits to use for lululemon purchases. The Deal Shopping portal Rakuten is offering 15x Membership Rewards points or 15% cash back...
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Starlux A321neo Business Class: My Luxe Journey To Bangkok
Hello from Bangkok, where I just enjoyed a very pleasant flight on Starlux onboard an A321neo in business class from Taipei. I’ll give you an overview of the flight here, with a full review coming in the weeks ahead. Starlux A321neo Business Class – My First Impressions I could have...
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Airlne CEO – “Book a backup ticket on another airline if you don’t want to be stranded”
It's a strange thing for an airline CEO to say - that you should probably go ahead and book a backup ticket on another airline. But that is exactly what ...
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Why Pilots In Most Countries Can Take A Nap Mid-Flight (But Not In The United States)
What would you think if you were on an airplane and one of the two pilots in the cockpit was having a nap? And not only are they catching 40 winks at 38,000 feet, but this moment of shut-eye is actually approved and encouraged by their airline? That’s exactly what...
Point Me to the Plane
10 Most Unusual Gardens In The World
How many of these unique gardens have you visited? Have any suggestions to add to this list?
One Mile at a Time
Singapore Airlines 737 MAX Business Class: A Great Regional Ride!
Hello from Cambodia, as I just flew Singapore Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 business class on the 1hr40min flight from Singapore (SIN) to Phnom Penh (KTI), aspart of my review trip. While narrow body flights usually aren’t much to get excited about, I was very much looking forward to this...
Your Mileage May Vary
Partner Award Flight Confusion? The Playbook for Booking, Seats, Baggage & Changes
Using your miles to book airline tickets seems like a straightforward process. You earn miles and then redeem miles, a process points and miles people call “earn and burn.” Hopefully,…
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Passenger Strips To Boxers, Squares Up To TSA Screeners At New Orleans Airport
A passenger stripped down to his boxers and confronted TSA screeners at New Orleans Airport, briefly shutting down security lanes—and it was all captured on video. Continue reading Passenger Strips To Boxers, Squares Up To TSA Screeners At New Orleans Airport...
A cartoon depicts a scene at an airport gate labeled "Gate 6A." A sign above reads "Travel Quiz." Several people are interacting with a machine that resembles a polygraph, operated by a person behind a counter. The machine is connected to a man with a Hawaiian shirt. Below, text humorously describes the machine's functions: A) Records your heartbeat while waiting for upgrade clearance. B) Records your voice volume when your program changes its rules again. C) Records your blood pressure when you're denied a free award seat. D) All of the above. A caption at the bottom reads: "The TSA and Secret Service use magnetometers, but have you ever seen a mileometer being used? Now you can say you have."
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Frequent Flyer Funnies: The Mileometer Mystery
Welcome back to another edition of #FrequentFlyerFunnies, where we uncover the humor in the highs and lows of air travel! This week, we’re exploring the whimsical world of imaginary gadgets with the “Mileometer”—a device that captures the emotional saga of every frequent traveler. Buckle up for some laughs! What the...
A black and white cartoon depicts a person with glasses looking through a microscope at a document titled "Frequent Flyer Program Rules." The person is exclaiming "AH-HA!" in a speech bubble. Below the image, there is a caption that reads, "who ever thought it was a good idea to try and hide the fine print from frequent flyers?"
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Frequent Flyer Funnies: The Microscope Method for Fine Print
Discover the hilarious frustrations of frequent flyer programs in this week's Frequent Flyer Funnies! Our comic hero dives deep into the microscopic fine print to uncover hidden rules and elusive details. Laugh along as we poke fun at the absurdity of needing a microscope navigate airline loyalty terms. Share your...
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What Should You Tell The Hotel Front Desk If Your Stay Was Awful?
We've all been there - a subpar hotel stay and now you're checking out. What do you tell the front desk? Do you let them know why your stay was ...
A colorful cartoon image shows a large computer screen with the text "YOU'VE WON 25,000 MILES!" and "LOVE, KELLOGG'S." Below the text is a button labeled "SEND" with an arrow pointing up. An animated character wearing a hat labeled "CRACKLE" is reaching towards the screen, while another character wearing a hat labeled "SNAP" is standing nearby. The background includes various office supplies and equipment.
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Frequent Flyer Funnies: When Elves Go Bad
Join us for a laugh in this week's #FrequentFlyerFunnies as we explore a hilarious marketing mishap involving Kellogg's and mischievous elves!
A black and white cartoon depicts a news reporter standing in front of an airport runway with airplanes in the background. The reporter is holding a microphone and a piece of paper, speaking into the camera. A speech bubble next to the reporter reads, "Times are really tough for the airlines; that's why they have to cut frequent flyer benefits." The title at the top of the cartoon says, "Those Frequent Flyer Miles... The Way It Is!"
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Frequent Flyer Funnies: The Way It Is vs. The Way It Ought to Be
Laugh along with this week's #FrequentFlyerFunnies as we explore the hilarious irony/paradox of frequent flyer benefits during tough times.
The image is a cartoon illustration depicting four people in a snowy, icy environment. Three of them are sitting on the ground, bundled up in winter clothing. One person is pouring a drink from a thermos, another is holding a cup, and the third is sitting with their hands in their lap. The fourth person is lying on the ground, appearing to have slipped or fallen. In the background, there are two penguins standing on the ice.
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Frequent Flyer Funnies: The Chilly Reality of Off-Peak Award Travel
Enjoy the hilarious irony of off-peak travel in this week's #FrequentFlyerFunnies with a family’s frigid beach vacation!
A comic depicting a frequent flyer undergoing a vision test with two charts. The first chart, read by an optimistic airline customer, shows 'MORE UPGRADES, BETTER AWARD AVAILABILITY, FEWER FEES.' The second chart, read by a skeptical frequent flyer, shows 'EVERYTHING IS FINE, ALL IS WELL.' The caption at the bottom humorously redefines the term 'BI-FOCAL.'
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Frequent Flyer Funnies: The Bi-Focal Loyalty Vision Test
This week's #FrequentFlyerFunnies humorously explores the contrast between airline promises and frequent flyer reality. Join us for a laugh with the bi-focal loyalty vision test!
A cartoon illustration depicts a busy airport scene. Several people are shown walking hurriedly, carrying briefcases and wearing business attire. One man in the center is holding a ticket or document in his hand. In the background, there is a sign that reads "AIRLINES," and the area is crowded with other travelers. The overall atmosphere is bustling and chaotic.
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Frequent Flyer Funnies: The Ultimate Reward – Home Sweet Home?
Explore the irony of frequent flying with this week's #FrequentFlyerFunnies! Join the laughter and dialogue on travel rewards' paradoxes.