Frequent Miler
Bilt 2.0 “simplified” – which option is better?
Now that Bilt has “fixed” its overly complicated Bilt 2.0 rewards program by introducing a slightly less complex option (see details here), I decided to take a quick look at which option is better. The answer? It’s complicated. Easy calculator: If you’re looking for advice about which option you should...
One Mile at a Time
Weekly Review: January 17, 2026
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! We just wrapped up a family ski trip this week (which I’m still recovering from — three-year-olds are fun but exhausting when outside their usual element!), so you can expect a few hotel reviews over the coming days. On the...
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: The Time New York – JDV by Hyatt
The Time New York – JDV by Hyatt is a boutique hotel in the… The post Hotel Review: The Time New York – JDV by Hyatt appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Your Mileage May Vary
Do Airline Miles Expire? U.S. Expiration Policies by Program
Airlines have dramatically changed their policies on the expiration of loyalty program points. Previously, almost every plan required some activity in your account to keep your points active. There’s been…
Pontos pra Voar
Movimentação histórica! Aeroporto de Sinop recebeu 466 mil passageiros em 2025
O Aeroporto de Sinop, no estado de Mato Grosso (MT), começou 2026 da melhor maneira possível: com ótimos números. Gerido pela concessionária Centro-Oeste Airports (COA) desde 2019, o segundo maior terminal de Mato Grosso registrou, em 2025, mais de 466 mil passageiros em 3,5 mil voos comerciais. A fim de...
Points With a Crew
What Stops People From Eating Hotel Breakfast When They’re Not Staying There?
Since most hotels (at least in America) don't have a breakfast attendant checking whether you're actually a guest, is it okay to eat the "free" hotel breakfast even if you're not a guest?
Miles To Memories
The Enduring Greatness of the Citi Strata Premier
While the bank might be a punchline here and there, the Citi Strata Premier most definitely should not be. The card still uniquely delivers. The post The Enduring Greatness of the Citi Strata Premier appeared first on Miles to Memories.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Welcome Aboard Swan Hellenic SH Minerva: The Vessel to Antarctica.
Prior to being welcomed aboard Swan Hellenic SH Minerva — which was the ship to Antarctica — I had never really been on a cruise. The closest I had come to cruising up to that point is being aboard overnight ferries or small vessels for cruises that lasted a few...
Pontos pra Voar
Queridinha dos turistas! Recife entra na lista de destinos em alta para 2026
Recife se destacou em uma lista de destinos em alta para 2026, de acordo com o Tripadvisor. A cidade foi eleita a 9ª “em alta” no mundo, na frente até mesmo de Bariloche, na Argentina. A seleção leva em conta avaliações e comentários de usuários da plataforma, reunidos entre outubro...
Altitude Yes
My First Flight With Free Wi-Fi on American Airlines
Despite a phased rollout, a recent flight on an Embraer 175 marked my first American flight with free Wi-Fi since the launch on Jan. 6. The post My First Flight With Free Wi-Fi on American Airlines first appeared on Altitude Yes.
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (17th January)
Good news, everyone – we’re past the halfway point of January, as we head into the marketing blitz of Blue Monday and the travel deals that might not turn up. Anyway, it’s Saturday at the time of writing – it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and...
Frequent Miler
American Airlines & United shopping portal promos: Earn up to 2,000 bonus miles
The American Airlines and United shopping portals are both offering up to 1,000 bonus miles when shopping at both in-store and online retailers. The Deals American Airlines shopping portal: Spend $200 & earn up to 400 bonus AAdvantage miles Direct link to offer Expires January 22, 2026 United shopping portal:...
View from the Wing
Airline Denies It—But Staff Accused of Stealing Aircraft Parts and Selling Them Back [Roundup]
A report claims airline employees were stealing aircraft parts and then selling the components back to the carrier—an allegation the airline is now denying. Plus: a “world record” standby list for an inaugural flight, a passenger spooked by a “JetFuelCantMeltSteelBeams” Wi-Fi network name, Southwest gate magic in Denver, and more.
Your Mileage May Vary
The One Question Flight Attendants Lie About — And Why It’s Honestly Hilarious
When they’re put in charge of a few hundred passengers, flight attendants wind up getting a lot of questions. And because their “audience” is different from flight to flight, they…
ATX Jetsetter
Weekly Recap: January 17, 2026
Catch up on the latest aviation and travel related news for the week ending January 17, 2026 in the ATX Jetsetter weekly recap. The post Weekly Recap: January 17, 2026 appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
View from the Wing
Readers Keep Getting Approved For Citi Strata Elite 100,000 Points And Over $2500 In First-Year Value
Citi’s new Strata Elite card is handing out approvals fast — and for good reason. With a 100,000-point bonus, stacked travel and retail credits, and easy eligibility rules, it delivers first-year value few premium cards can match.