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Man Checks Into Marriott Bonvoy. Then He Notices His TV Remote Has A Netflix Button—There’s Just One Problem: ‘Anti-Consumer’
"They said there is nothing they can do."
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Disabled Woman Flies United. She Ends Up Locked On The Jet Bridge Alone For 30 Minutes Waiting For A Wheelchair
"Well, it’s not on her reservation."
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Man Gets On Delta Flight From Los Angeles. Then The Unexpected Happens—And They Have To Emergency Stop In Las Vegas
“There isn’t sufficient oxygen..."
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Las Vegas Woman Checks Into California VRBO In Palm Springs. The Host DMs Her About No Bluetooth Speakers. Then The Cops Knock On Her Door And Evict Her
“It’s on like a level two, so we can barely hear it."
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Chase is Planning a Sapphire Lounge at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Chase is preparing to expand its airport lounge network with a new Chase Sapphire…
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Top 5 Car Rental Bonus Mile and Point offers for September 2026
Here are our Top Car Rental Bonuses for this month. Many of these offers go beyond this month so don’t count them out for rentals you need to book further down the road! Keep in mind sometimes the rates paid for some of these offers may cost more than other...
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Wyndham Rewards Complete Guide (2026)
For a number of years, one of the most appealing features of the Wyndham Rewards program related to not staying at their hotels. Instead, it was the ability to book vacation rentals through Vacasa using your points. Unfortunately that partnership ended in 2025, but that doesn’t mean that the Wyndham...
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INDONESIA: Australia–Indonesia flights get 5,000 more weekly seats
Australia and Indonesia have updated their bilateral air services arrangements for the first time in 15 years, opening the door to another 5,000 airline seats a week between the two countries. The agreement also gives airlines greater scope to fly beyond the familiar Jakarta and Bali gateways, potentially bringing more...
One Mile at a Time
American & Starlux Launch Codeshare Partnership… Loyalty Reciprocity Next?
American and Starlux are upgrading their interline deal to a codeshare agreement. Here's what routes are covered, and whether loyalty reciprocity could follow.
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The 28 worst tourist traps out there
How can you tell a tourist trap from an interesting sight? After reading a list of 28 of the worst tourist traps out there, I was surprised to see how many of those I'd been to - I definitely have to agree with #1 on the list...
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7 Factors You Should Consider About Choosing to Live Near an Airport
For the thirty-fifth time this year, the alarm rouses you out of a deep sleep at 4:00 in the morning to alert you that you need to get ready to catch your flight. Hitting that snooze button is only delaying the inevitable: you need to leave that warm comfortable bed,...
One Mile at a Time
Uh Oh: Citi Strata Cards Get New Bonus Eligibility Rules (Lifetime Replaces 48 Months)
Citi has quietly rewritten Strata card bonus terms, swapping the old 48-month rule for a stricter once-per-lifetime eligibility policy.
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: Hilton Columbus at Easton
A recent work dinner had me spending the night in Columbus. While I usually…
One Mile at a Time
Turkish Airlines Plane Enters Newark Runway Without Clearance: Was ATC Language The Problem?
A Turkish Airlines A350 taxied onto a Newark runway without clearance after ambiguous ATC phrasing—raising questions about why US controllers don't use standardized language.
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Dirty Little Secrets: Confessions Of A Hotel Housekeeper
Hotel housekeepers spend their days cleaning up after complete strangers, which means they’ve probably seen things the rest of us would rather not know about. Several years ago, a housekeeper…
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Visa Has 2 New Tiers Above Infinite — Sapphire Reserve Is No Longer The Highest
Visa Infinite Privilege and Infinite Private sit above the cards that Americans can get. Canada has offered Privilege for years, Asia just expanded the lineup, and Mastercard World Legend already offers U.S. cardmembers complimentary airport dining with three guests.
One Mile at a Time
Amex Business Platinum Card Review: Big Bonus, Huge Benefits
A close look at the Amex Business Platinum Card's welcome offer, annual fee, earning rates, credits, and lounge access — and whether it's worth it for your business.
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5 Reasons Occasional Delta Flyers Should Have a Delta Credit Card
Airline credit cards aren’t only for frequent flyers. If you fly with an airline only a few times a year, the right card can offer many of the same practical…
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Airplane Art – Japan Airlines Boeing 767-300ER preparing for pushback at Narita International Airport
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art.  This week, we have a Japan Airlines Boeing 767-300ER preparing for pushback at Tokyo Narita International Airport, as it heads off on another mission. Japan Airlines operates 24 Boeing 767-300ER aircraft in its widebody passenger fleet. The airline...
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Airline Secretly Rates You, 50 Cents Off Per Gallon Of Gas & New International Centurion Lounge
Our Around the Web series takes a look at interesting articles that cover miles, points, travel and personal finance.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Grinding, Brewing, and Tasting Coffee in Colombia. Yes, I Actually Drank Coffee.
I might have consumed five — perhaps six — cups of coffee in my entire life. I do not dislike coffee — if I do drink it, it must contain a lot of sugar and milk or cream — but I do not need it to get my day started;...
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American Opens Flagship Dining To Business Class—$200 Champagne, A New Menu, And A Very Small Dining Room
The new DFW menu looks built to serve more passengers, but American is still pouring serious wine. Bollinger La Grande Année is a pleasant surprise.
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What’s Up With The TSA Making You Remove Snacks From Your Carry-On?
Airport security procedures have changed quite a bit over the years. Shoes can stay on now, and newer scanners mean you may not have to pull nearly as much stuff…
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Hotel Review: The Legian Seminyak Bali. Superb Luxury & Comfort
Bali has no shortage of luxury hotels. You can stay in sprawling resorts in Nusa Dua, private pool villas in Ubud, or newer design-focused properties scattered along the increasingly busy coast. But after staying at The Legian Seminyak, Bali, I was reminded that sometimes the best luxury hotels aren’t necessarily...
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Citi Strata Elite Card Delivers 75,000 Points Plus $1,200 In Credits In Your First Year
Citi Strata Elite delivers a surprisingly strong first-year value play. The current offer combines 75,000 points with up to $1,200 in travel credits, and those points can now transfer directly to American Airlines AAdvantage.
Live from a Lounge
15 great miles and points buying opportunities available as of September 20, 2026
There is a whole bunch of sweet offers on buying points and miles going on this week. Take a look, and take your pick
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Premium Cabin Searches Doubled In A Year
Searches for first and business class doubled in a year while the rest of travel crawled. The premium gap keeps widening, and it looks structural.
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Weak Promo: Marriott Bonvoy® Week is Back at Starbucks Through September 27th
In June 2024, I first wrote about a new partnership between Starbucks and Marriott Bonvoy®. The collaboration…
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Man Stays At Luxury Disney Resort In Florida. He Finally Figured Out How To Use Dad’s Vacation Club To Afford It
"I got two rooms, six nights, for $6,000."
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Man Checks Into Marriott Residence Inn. Then He Sees The Shower ‘Door’: ‘This Has Got To Stop’
"Working front desk for Marriott, This was the number one complaint."
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Utah Woman Avoids Famous But Poorly Reviewed Las Vegas Hotel When She Books. Then She Flies In And Realizes She Got That Hotel Anyway
“Is that not false advertisement?"
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Woman Buys Groupon Mystery Vacation, Has Great Vegas Stay. Then She Rebooks—And Realizes It Was A Big Mistake: ‘As An Orlando Local, This Is Criminal’
“Do you see the hotel?"
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Man Traveling From Detroit To Chicago Doesn’t Pay To Pick His Seat. It Backfires When He Boards: ‘I Learned A Valuable Lesson’
"A flight attendant once sat directly across from me, face to face."
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Man In Wheelchair Doesn’t Have Room For His Wheelchair Battery On Virgin Australia Flight—So They Kick Him Off
"I didn't choose that seat. The airline put me there."
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Man Books With American Airlines. Then He Sees What’s Actually Transporting Him To Chicago: ‘American Airlines Has Clowned Us’
"Our tickets literally say we are 'in flight' right now."
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Miami Woman Tries To Check Bag For American Airlines Flight. Then They Pull Out Measuring Tape—And Charge $200 Extra: ‘Flying Is Getting Ridiculous’
"Learned the hard way today."