Its common for airlines to offer some sort of status challenge or status match program, in order to lure frequent flyers who are loyal to competing airlines, but are considering a switch. In the United States, most major airlines offer some sort of a status match challenge opportunity, including Alaska,...

A single scene from the forgotten 1984 film Over the Brooklyn Bridge shaped how I think about negotiation, arbitrage, and frequent flyer miles. It’s a reminder that small efforts, when the stakes are right, can yield the biggest rewards — and that sometimes, the squeeze really is worth the juice. Continue...

There’s another Chase Offer offering a $100 statement credit when you book $600+ via Chase Travel℠. This should be able to be stacked with the $250 Edit credits on both the Chase Sapphire Reserve® and Reserve for Business® cards (assuming you have one that’s targeted). (h/t: Doctor of Credit) Rethinking The...

I’ve had hundreds of international arrivals into the USA over the last couple of decades, but my arrival in Chicago O’Hare from Frankfurt was unique…someone seemed to forget that it was an international arrival! My United Airlines Flight Had A Security Breach At Chicago O’Hare… First, a general note. The...

There's one trick that I reliably use to determine whether my flight is going to leave on time. Expert travelers know that the simple way to find out is to ...

In a period covering just 21 months, a senior flight attendant for the Asian low-cost carrier Scoot stole more than US$31,000 from onboard sales of food and drinks, a court in Singapore has heard. 31-year-old Luqman Hakim Shahfawi will be sentenced at a later date after pleading guilty to one...

Sometimes you’ll read a story about travel and you’ll never believe it’s true – even though it really is. There was the woman who tried to escape airport police on…

All major hotel brands dangle various carrots in front of customers to incentivize their patronage. Bonuses for for elite status, loyalty program membership and credit card spending all serve as sweeteners that make rewards-earning a little faster and more fruitful. Promotions are another significant way that hotel loyalty programs try...

Years ago during one business trip when I worked for a company and held the highest level of elite status with an airline, I was upgraded to a seat in the premium class cabin; while the person to whom I reported did not — and as I watched him walk...