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...
The Bulkhead Seat
2026 Weekly Review: January 10th
Greetings from Tampa! We just got back from Asia and I have lots of… The post 2026 Weekly Review: January 10th appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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...
One Mile at a Time
Could Marriott Buy Rosewood? I’m Skeptical Of The Rumors, But…
This seems somewhat unlikely to me, but I think its at least worth addressing the rumors, as Ive now had several people forward this to me
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...
The Bulkhead Seat
Lounge Review: United Polaris® Lounge (SFO)
We had some time between our flight from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to… The post Lounge Review: United Polaris® Lounge (SFO) appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Your Mileage May Vary
How Aviation Geeks Identify Airplanes at a Glance (and How You Can, Too)
Those of you who are aviation geeks amaze me. I mean, you can glance at a plane and know what it is. How do you even DO that??? Me? I’m…
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...
Points With a Crew
What’s The Worst Country You’ve Ever Been To?
If you're someone who has been to a lot of countries around the world, what's the worst country you've ever been to?
Your Mileage May Vary
Stop Thinking American Express Statement Credits Are The Same As Cash
I’ve been reading for years how a credit card with a high annual fee isn’t as expensive as it seems because the card provides statement credits that are just like…
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...
Pontos pra Voar
Brasil bate recorde histórico de 9 milhões de turistas estrangeiros em 2025
O Brasil registrou um recorde histórico em 2025 ao receber mais de 9 milhões de turistas estrangeiros, um crescimento de 37,1% em relação ao ano anterior. São Paulo e Rio de Janeiro lideraram como os destinos mais procurados, enquanto a Argentina seguiu como o principal país emissor de visitantes. O...
The Travelers Club
Transport aérien : le mobile et l’identité numérique devraient tout changer
Chaque année, le Global Passenger Survey de l’Association International du Transport Aérien (IATA) constitue un baromètre particulièrement précieux de l’évolution des attentes des voyageurs aériens à l’échelle mondiale. L’édition 2025, dévoilé ces dernières heures, ne fait pas exception. À travers plus de 10 000 réponses collectées dans plus de 200...