Frequent Miler
Social Media requirement for some visitors to US, ideal cruise ship size, Dracula World, and a Sea Horse National Park (Saturday Selection)
Throughout the week, our team shares articles they’ve stumbled upon that may interest our readers, even if they might not otherwise merit a full post. Here are some of the posts we found interesting this week: Social Media requirement for some visitors to the US, ideal cruise ship size, Dracula...
Live and Let’s Fly
Breaking: Terror Attack on Sydney’s Bondi Beach
Gunmen open fire on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia at a Jewish event. Today Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach became the setting for an unspeakable tragedy. On the evening of December 14, 2025, a terror attack unfolded during a Hanukkah celebration called Chanukah By The Sea, an event that drew more...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Woman Sues American Airlines After Drunk Passenger Allegedly Assaulted Her As Plane Hurtled Down Runway
A property management entrepreneur is suing American Airlines and one of its regional jet providers, SkyWest, for negligence after flight attendants failed to prevent a visibly drunk man from boarding. He allegedly went on to sexually assault the victim as the plane was hurtling down the runway for takeoff. Amber...
PointsMath
Save 25% with IHG Americas Sale at Luxury & Lifestyle Hotels
IHG with the Americas Sale is offering up to 25% off stays in IHG Luxury & Lifestyle hotels in the Americas. The promotion is valid until bookings made three days in advance by December 28, 2025. IHG Americas Sale: Basics If you have upcoming stays planned at select IHG Luxury &...
View from the Wing
Internal Doc: American Says Booking Window Is Now 331 Days — And Made Prepaid Bags Transferable When Plans Change [Roundup]
An internal American Airlines document says customers can now book online up to 331 days in advance, with the longer window currently shown to 50% of customers as it rolls out. The same doc also claims a real quality-of-life improvement: in most cases, prepaid checked bags can now transfer if...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Sunlit Menorah for Chanukah in Argentina. Sunday Morning Photograph.
Chanukah starts tonight, Sunday, December 14, 2025; but I took this photograph of a sunlit menorah for Chanukah a couple of days ago on Friday, December 12, 2025 as I was at the east end of Puente de la Mujer in Buenos Aires in Argentina.
I saw the menorah as I...
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From The Tray Table
3 overlooked details on American’s new A321XLR that actually matter
American Airlines just unveiled its long-awaited Airbus A321XLR. The extra-long-range jet brings some serious upgrades to the passenger…
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One Mile at a Time
What Are The Benefits Of Oneworld Sapphire? The Alliance’s Mid-Tier Status
I’m primarily a oneworld flyer, given that I live in Miami, and it’s kind of hard not to fly American when living here. I’ve written about how oneworld Emerald is my favorite airline alliance status, but in this post, I’d like to take a look at oneworld Sapphire status, which...
TravelUpdate
Buying Airline Miles and Points: When It Makes Sense (and When It Doesn’t)
Are you thinking of buying airline miles or points to reach your dream award redemption? This guide explores the ins and outs of purchasing miles including the best times to buy to how you can determine if buying miles even makes sense. Discover which airlines allow mile purchases and the...
View from the Wing
TSA Is Feeding ICE Lists Of Every Airline Passenger — Turning Airports Into Chokepoints For Law Enforcement
TSA is sending ICE airline passenger lists multiple times a week, running everyone who flies through an immigration-enforcement match using the Secure Flight pipeline that was built for aviation security. It turns airports into chokepoints for law enforcement: broad roster surveillance first, detain-and-sort-out-later in the terminal, and a structure that...
The Bulkhead Seat
United Airlines Boeing 777 Returns Safely to Washington Dulles After Engine Failure
A United Airlines Boeing 777-200ER bound for Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) was forced to…
The post United Airlines Boeing 777 Returns Safely to Washington Dulles After Engine Failure appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Elon Musk’s X Scores Legal Victory Against United in Flight Attendant ‘Free Speech’ Battle
A gay catholic flight attendant who was terminated by United Airlines for alleged discriminatory behavior and inappropriate social media use has settled a lawsuit against the Chicago-based carrier with the help of Elon Musk’s X platform. After a career spanning 27 years, Ruben Sanchez was suddenly fired in January 2024...
View from the Wing
SkyWest Labor Fight Goes “Computer Fraud”: Judge Greenlights Conspiracy Claim Against Flight Attendant Union AFA-CWA
A SkyWest labor battle just swerved into “computer fraud” territory. A federal judge let a conspiracy theory under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act move forward against AFA-CWA.
Continue reading SkyWest Labor Fight Goes “Computer Fraud”: Judge Greenlights Conspiracy Claim Against Flight Attendant Union AFA-CWA...
Eye of the Flyer
Average Credit Card Debit Per State, Airbus Shows Future Jet Shape, Ryanair CEO Charged Extra for Dining, Law Professor Sues Delta Air Lines, Why Jet Seats are Blue and more Travel News!
Here are this week’s cruise headlines and news from around the web and interweb: Airbus CEO said the future of commercial aviation could be a B-2 bomber-like plane with a cabin in the wing Over 250 people quarantined in South Carolina as measles outbreak rages Law professor sues Boeing, alleging...
View from the Wing
American’s New A321XLR Debuts JFK–LAX This Week — Insider Says JFK–San Francisco Starts In Spring
American’s new Airbus A321XLR enters service this week on JFK–Los Angeles, bringing its new premium-heavy cabin to the airline’s flagship transcon run. An insider report says JFK–San Francisco is next, with the A321XLR expected to begin flying that route in the spring as American starts replacing the A321T on premium...
One Mile at a Time
A Singapore Airlines Multi-Airline Ticket Disaster: Who Is To Blame?
An OMAAT reader shared an incredibly frustrating experience he recently had, and asked for my take. This is one of those situations where the traveler gets screwed, and actually making things right is extremely complicated.
Live and Let’s Fly
Virgin’s “Status Match” Feels More Like A Tease
Virgin Voyages advertises a status match program, but what travelers receive is a one-time perk bundle than anything resembling real elite status. Background: A Match That Really Isn’t One Virgin Voyages has launched what it calls an “Enhanced Status Match Offer,” but the fine print reveals something very different. Instead...
You Are Travel
Past the Cancellation Window, But Need to Cancel Your Hotel Room? – Try This…
tl;dr – A simple but effective way to possibly skip out on any cancellation penalties. The other day,…
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PointsMath
Airlines Status Match and Challenge Promotions [Dec’25]
Airlines and hotels launch status match promotions from time to time. Some programs also have Status challenge promotions. Here is the current airline’s status match and challenge promotions you can use. Airlines Status Match/Challenge Promotions [Paid] Here is the list of status matches or challenge promotions that you can use:...
One Mile at a Time
What Are Airline Married Segment Itineraries, And Why Should You Care?
Airlines take a complex approach to inventory and revenue management, regardless of whether you’re paying cash for a ticket or redeeming points. Nowadays we frequently see airlines use married segment logic for award tickets, so in this post, I’d like to discuss that in a bit more detail. What exactly...
One Mile at a Time
What Are Airline Married Segment Itineraries, And Why Should You Care?
Airlines take a complex approach to inventory and revenue management, regardless of whether you’re paying cash for a ticket or redeeming points. Nowadays we frequently see airlines use married segment logic for award tickets, so in this post, I’d like to discuss that in a bit more detail. What exactly...
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.
