Paddle Your Own Kanoo
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Puts American Airlines On Blast For Flight Delay: “I’m Going to Take a New Interest in the Airline Industry”
White House Deputy Chief of Staff James Blair has threatened to “take a new interest in the airline industry” after he was left personally aggrieved by two separate flight delays that affected him and his wife on Thursday and Wednesday. Taking to Elon Musk’s social media platform X, Blair blasted:...
Live from a Lounge
The Ritz-Carlton to make its way to Hyderabad with Chalet Hotels
There is a new Ritz-Carlton Hotel coming up into India, with the third outpost of the brand here headed to Hyderabad.
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DGCA India makes customer refund rules for tickets booked in India more liberal
The DGCA has notified new changes to the refund timelines and accountability. Here are the details.
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Waldorf Astoria coming to South Goa
Hilton Hotels is going up the value chain in India's luxury hotel scenario. The hospitality major has just signed up for the third Waldorf Astoria in India, in Goa.
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View from the Wing
Serial Stowaway Strikes Again—Caught In Delta Lavatories, Now Sneaks Onto United Flight To Milan
A woman who famously stowed away on a Delta flight to Paris—spending hours undetected in lavatories—has struck again, sneaking through TSA and boarding a United flight from Newark to Milan.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
“Snatching My Kids’ Inheritance From Their Grasping Fingers.”
“Thanks Brian for snatching my kids’ inheritance from their grasping fingers.” That is what was said to me during lunch in Las Vegas on Monday, February 23, 2026, whose participants included two veteran members of FlyerTalk that I personally have known for years.
FlyerTalk members are known to be frequent travelers...
Frequent Miler
Air France/KLM Flying Blue simplifies and improves miles expiration
Air France/KLM Flying Blue has always had a bizarre, non-intuitive expiration policy. Miles expire after 24 months, and only certain types of activity can extend that, such as crediting a flight to the program or spending on the Flying Blue credit card. Earning miles through partners would also reset the...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
She’s Done it Again: Serial Stowaway Snuck Onboard a United Airlines Flight to Italy From Newark
A serial airline stowaway who made international headlines in November 2024 when she managed to sneak on board a Delta Air Lines flight to Paris unnoticed and was only caught when the plane was on approach to Charles de Gaulle Airport has reportedly done it again. This time round, Svetlana...
Frequent Miler
Amex pausing transfers to ANA Mileage Club: Is a devaluation coming?
Last May, every major transferable currency from Bilt to Capital One temporarily suspended transfers to Emirates Skywards. Although they all came back online, eventually Chase dropped Emirates completely, while Citi, Amex, and Capital One all reduced their transfer ratios. Later, in December, we received word that Amex would be reducing...
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QANTAS: MASSIVE overhaul of Qantas Frequent Flyer program. The good and the bad
Qantas is making it easier to earn Status Credits without setting foot on a plane, but there are positives and negatives. As part of its sweeping overhaul of the loyalty program, the airline will lift the annual threshold required to retain status, even as it introduces rollover credits and more...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Former Flight Attendant Claims Prince William and Catherine Never Get Booked To Fly in First Class
Prince William and his wife, Catherine, the Princess of Wales, are no strangers to flying commercial, often shunning private jets or government VIP airplanes for far more cost-effective, regularly scheduled passenger flights. You would have thought, however, that given William’s status in the British Royal Family as the heir to...
View from the Wing
Family Orders Domino’s To The Airport To Avoid High Prices—Brings Pizza Through TSA And Onto The Plane
Airport food prices drove one family to order Domino’s Pizza directly to the terminal during a delay—then carry the boxes through TSA and eat the slices onboard. The move has sparked a heated debate over whether it’s a brilliant money‑saving hack or just bad cabin etiquette.
Miles To Memories
Hyatt Just Broke Everyone’s Heart, United Forces Cards, AA Promos to Grab!
Hyatt's huge award chart changes, some possible good news and more bad Hyatt news to come. Plus United's big changes & AA promos rolling out!
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Wild About Travel
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth): A City That Feels Lost.
I had just had an amazing week on the Garden Route, exploring wineries, seeing whales, and enjoying hikes, coffee, food, and South African hospitality. Enjoy some of the photos! When my Baz Bus minibus (great service by the way) reached Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth, we arrived in a very different world....
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Of Luggage, Coffee, Coaches and a Walk – Growing Old in Style
Of Luggage, Coffee, Coaches and a Walk Growing Old in Style Let’s grab my luggage and head home. There’s the joy of the real world the next day. In this mammoth trip report Yes. I’m that old. Next. Off to Heathrow, Terminal 3 and Cathay Pacific Lounge BA768 London Heathrow...
One Mile at a Time
Hilton Honors Amex Card Limited Time Offers: Up To 175K Points & Free Night
American Express and Hilton have four co-branded credit cards, which can be extremely lucrative. These cards offer valuable benefits for those who stay at Hiltons with any frequency, so if you travel often, it’s worth having (at least) one of these cards in your wallet.
You Are Travel
Hilton Continues Luxury Investment in India: 148-Room Waldorf Astoria Goa Due in 2030
tl;dr – This will be one of the brand’s first three locations in India. Hilton just announced a…
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Altitude Yes
Bilt Rent Day Promo: Earn Up to a 125% Transfer Bonus to Japan Airlines (March 2026)
Have somewhat of a plan before you transfer your Bilt points, as JAL miles have a firm expiration date of 36 months.
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Frequent Miler
Best Western promo: Triple points on stays in the US, Canada, and the Caribbean
Best Western is launching a new Fall promotion that’s quite a bit simpler than usual: earn double base points on all stays in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean until May 31st. Note that you must register for the offer and book your stays by March 3rd, and are...
Monkey Miles
All time high Hilton Honors Amex card offers are back with free nights!
Hilton Honors Amex card offers American Express and Hilton have tweaked their new offers slightly. I’m also including the Amex Hilton Aspire since it’s a card we keep and get a ton of value out of on an annual basis. The Hilton cards listed below are a mix of Affiliate...
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.
