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EVACUATION: Why people still grab cabin bags and don’t ‘leave everything’
If I had a dollar for every person who does not obey the instruction to ‘leave your bags’ during an emergency evacuation of an aircraft, I’d be a rich man. This isn’t just annoying behaviour. It is dangerous because it slows evacuations. The aviation industry is now treating this as...
Frequent Miler
Scoring the Frequent Miler team’s 2025 predictions
It’s bragging rights time. At the start of 2025, most of us on the Frequent Miler team once again made a series of predictions for what we thought would happen in the world of credit cards, points, and miles, while Carrie made some predictions relating to the world of Frequent...
The Bulkhead Seat
TAP Air Portugal to Resume Flights Between Lisbon and Tel Aviv in March
TAP Air Portugal suspended service from Lisbon’s Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) and Tel Aviv’s…
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The Gate with Brian Cohen
On Our Way to Ushuaia
We woke up in our room at Casa Lucia Meliá Collection in Buenos Aires the next morning to have breakfast before heading on our way to Ushuaia, which is sometimes referred to as el fin del mundo, which translates to English as the end of the world because it is...
The Bulkhead Seat
JetBlue to Launch Daily Nonstop Flights Between New York JFK and Cleveland
JetBlue will introduce daily, nonstop flights between New York John F Kennedy International Airport…
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One Mile at a Time
Uganda Airlines Meltdown: Flights Delayed By Days, Passengers Riot
While it’s not getting a lot of attention outside of Africa, Uganda Airlines is having quite the crisis, as the airline has been an operational disaster for weeks now (thanks to @MeenzMev for flagging this). What’s actually going on here, and what’s causing these problems?
Frequent Miler
Shortcuts to Delta elite status in 2026 | Coffee Break Ep84 | 12-30-25
Delta may be the easiest major airline to get elite status if you don’t mind getting a few credit cards. We’ll talk about some of the shortcuts available to you in today’s podcast episode. Shortcuts to Delta elite status in 2026 Watch the full episode below, or listen on your...
Economy Class & Beyond
REVIEW 2025: Kevin’s Year in Passenger Experience
It’s time for a quick look back at my year in travel, in Review 2025 – Kevin’s Year in Passenger Experience. A hamstrung year My travel year has very much been back-loaded this year, with a lot of planned trips sitting in the bin – mainly due to a lot...
Frequent Miler
Alaska Airlines fare sale: Save 20% to select destinations with promo code THANKYOU20
Alaska Airlines is running a fare sale through New Year’s Eve which is giving 10%-20% off paid fares for flights to/from the US, Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, and more when using promo code THANKYOU20. Despite the photo included on the promotion landing page (also pictured below), flights to London aren’t...
Travel With Grant
Reviewing My 2025 Travel Predictions: 7 Wins & Plenty of Misses
Reflecting on my bold 2025 travel predictions reveals both successes and misses, with 7 wins overall. Whether airline changes, hotel policies, or credit card tweaks, some predictions hit the mark while others missed entirely.
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You Are Travel
Emirates Refreshes First Class Lounge Wear and Amenities
tl;dr – New goodies for passengers flying on select first-class routes. Emirates recently refreshed its in-flight amenities for…
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View from the Wing
Delta Cancelled 689 Flights in Three Days — The Union Contract Catch-22 That Left Planes Without Pilots
Delta cancelled 689 flights in just three days, and the problem wasn’t lingering weather — it was a union-contract catch-22 that made last-minute pilot staffing break down. A chain of rules around automated trip offers and “auto-accept” windows created a timing trap: open trips piled up faster than schedulers could...
No Work All Travel
Hotel Review: Caption by Hyatt Kabutocho Tokyo
Disclaimer: In exchange for a review, I was offered a room with meals at Caption by Hyatt Kabutocho Tokyo. Built around the theme of “Be You, Do You, See You,” the newly-opened Caption by Hyatt Kabutocho Tokyo — the doors officially opened on October 7th, 2025 — offers something for...
Frequent Miler
Caesars Diamond match offer for both new and existing players
Miles Talk has uncovered some cool news: Caesars Rewards in Atlantic City is starting a new status match offer in 2026. What’s notable here is that the new match terms indicate that it will be open to both new and existing accounts. While Caesars has historically offered a match for new accounts,...
The Bulkhead Seat
Hyatt Closes $2 Billion Sale of Playa Real Estate Portfolio to Tortuga Resorts
Hyatt just announced the closing of the sale of the real estate portfolio previously acquired…
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Eye of the Flyer
Ending Soon: Earn 120,000 Bonus Points for the Capital One Venture X Reward Credit Card!
The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card‘s lucrative 100,000 bonus points early spend bonus (which can ultimately make you 120,000 points richer) expires in just a few days: Monday, January 5. The card’s launch promotion ends on March 14. So, if you’ve thought about applying for Venture X, now’s...
Frequent Miler
(Ending soon) Capital One Venture X Card Welcome Offer: 100,000 miles after $10k in spend
Update 12/30/25: This increased welcome offer is due to end on January 5, 2026. ~ Yesterday, Capital One significantly increased the number of points offered on the welcome offer for the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card…and also cranked up the required minimum spending as well. With the new...
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.
BoardingArea
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.
