Eye of the Flyer
(UPDATED!) Save Money With These 15 Hotel Credit Cards Offering Annual “Free” or Discounted Nights!
Since the last time we updated this post, several travel rewards cards have updated their features and there are also some decent welcome bonuses floating around out there, too. So, let’s dive in! Are Free Nights Really “Free”? Many hotel credit cards offer annual “free” night certificates. And let’s get...
One Mile at a Time
Guide To Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite Status: Benefits, And How To Earn It
Marriott is the largest hotel group in the world in terms of number of rooms, so there’s value in having status in the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program. Marriott Bonvoy has five elite tiers — Silver, Gold, Platinum, Titanium, and Ambassador — and I’d argue that Platinum status is where the...
One Mile at a Time
Lufthansa Allegris Boeing 787s Keep Flying With Four Business Class Seats
The introduction of Lufthansa’s new Allegris cabin concept hasn’t been without drama, to put it mildly. Right now, Lufthansa’s biggest issue is with its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners, which entered service a few months back, with one major problem — most of the business class seats haven’t yet been certified...
One Mile at a Time
Today Only: Up To 4x Bonus Airline Miles On Apple Purchases
Online shopping portals can be a great way to pick up additional miles and points for purchases youd make anyway. Just for following a specific link, you can earn bonus points in addition to the ones youd earn for credit card spending. Whenever I make an online purchase, I always...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
British Airways Crew Served A Passenger 10 Bottles Of Barcardi: He Vomited Over His Seatmate And BA Offered £50
British Airways cabin crew have been accused of serving a passenger on a packed flight from Johannesburg, South Africa, 10 miniature bottles of Bacardi in quick succession, causing the passenger to become so drunk that they vomited all over themselves, the carpet, and their seatmate. That seatmate was Bruce McKenzie,...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
United Airlines Airbus A321 Sends Tire Flying Across The Tarmac In Hair-Raising Landing At Orlando Airport
Passengers on a United Airlines flight from Chicago O’Hare to Orlando had a hair-raising experience on Sunday after the plane smacked onto the runway so hard that one of the front nosewheel tires flew off and rolled down the tarmac. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the aircraft, which is only two years old,...
Frequent Miler
Bilt 2.D’Oh. Why you should be cautious of their new cards setup
2x + 4% back – what’s not to love? Well, potentially – quite a lot. When the three new Bilt cards were launched a few days ago, the most eye-catching of the three cards was the Palladium card. For starters, it’s the only card of the three that has any...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Should States Restrict How Much Their Citizens Drive?
Senate bill 2246 in Massachusetts was introduced in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in that state while simultaneously investing in other modes of transportation — but should states in the United States restrict how much their citizens drive motor vehicles?
The bill — along with a petition — was first...
The Bulkhead Seat
United Aircraft Suffers Mechanical Issue and Loses Wheel Upon Landing in Orlando
A United Airlines Airbus A321neo suffered a mechanical issue during landing at Orlando International…
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One Mile at a Time
Singapore Airlines Plans New First & Business Class, A350 Retrofits
In November 2024, Singapore Airlines announced a huge investment into its premium passenger experience, which will see the introduction of all-new cabin products, plus the expansion of first class. These cabins will be retrofitted on dozens of Airbus A350s, and will also be available on newly delivered Boeing 777-9s in...
View from the Wing
Streaming CEO Turns First Class Into Content Again—Passenger Says ‘Don’t Record Me,’ Gets Called Racist
A streaming CEO turned an Air France La Première cabin into content when a lone fellow passenger objected to being filmed and repeatedly asked, “Don’t record me.” The confrontation escalated fast—both sides recording each other and accusations of racism flying—while the broader issue is familiar: airlines have rules about filming...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Facilities and Equipment Aboard Swan Hellenic SH Minerva: The Vessel to Antarctica.
I had a chance to check out the facilities and equipment aboard Swan Hellenic SH Minerva, which was the ship we were taking to Antarctica. I had no idea just how much this vessel had to offer guests.
I took one quick view of...
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View from the Wing
Minneapolis-St. Paul Hilton DoubleTree Abruptly Closes, Guests Told to Leave by Noon—Cites “Public Safety”
The DoubleTree by Hilton in downtown St. Paul told guests they must leave by noon as the hotel temporarily closes, citing “heightened public safety concerns.” The shutdown lands amid escalating tension in the Twin Cities tied to federal immigration operations and ongoing protests, with hotels increasingly caught in the blast...
Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – British Airways Boeing 777-200ER on final approach to Chicago O’Hare
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a British Airways Boeing 777-200ER on final approach to Chicago O’Hare International Airport as it completes the trip from London Heathrow. British Airways has a fleet of 43 Boeing 777-200ER aircraft in its wide-body fleet. The...
View from the Wing
Delta’s 787-10 Order Wasn’t the End—Insider Points to a Big Airbus A330neo Order Next
Delta’s new order for 30 Boeing 787-10s (with options for 30 more) doesn’t actually solve its near-term widebody replacement gap, since deliveries don’t start until 2031. Now an insider who correctly flagged the 787 deal months in advance says Delta isn’t done shopping—and the strongest bet is a sizable Airbus...
BoardingArea
Virtuoso Travel Week 2025: Luxury Insights and Amex FHR Perks
Top luxury travel pros from 100+ countries unite in Las Vegas from August 9–15 for networking, education, and insider intel. Frequent flyers can discover new event features and Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts benefits to elevate their next journey.
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Flying with Pets in 2025: Revised Rules for Frequent Flyers
Airlines worldwide have rolled out updated pet travel regulations in 2025, covering everything from in-cabin breed allowances to stricter paperwork. This guide compares fees, seat rules, and must-know tips for a smoother journey with your furry friend.
