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One Mile at a Time

Transfer Amex Points To Virgin Atlantic Flying Club With 40% Bonus

The Amex Membership Rewards program has just launched a lucrative new transfer bonus, which I think will interest many people. We haven’t seen one of these offers from Amex since late last year, so this is definitely worth considering.

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

‘Patriot Bonus’ Sparks Outrage: Just 5.5% of FAA Air Traffic Controllers Qualify For Trump’s $10,000 Payout

We now know just how many air traffic controllers employed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) didn’t skip a single day of work during the historic government shutdown, that meant exempted federal employees had to work without pay for a record-breaking 44 days. How do we know this? Because the...

Economondo

AirAsia in Greece? Athens to Rhodes on a Sky Express A320neo

Flying with Sky Express on an Airbus A320neo from Athens to Rhodes

One Mile at a Time

Air Traffic Controllers Furious Over $10K “Patriot” Bonus For Perfect Attendance

While I’m sure some people are very happy about this, others are really angry and feel unappreciated, and I don’t blame them…

Hawaii Calling

Best Hawai’i Black Friday Travel Deals (2025)

As Black Friday and Cyber Monday approach, the hunt for the best Hawaiʻi travel deals can feel a bit overwhelming. This marks my fourth year putting together this annual list, and while the 2025 deals are just starting to roll in — I’ll be honest — things are looking a...

The Bulkhead Seat

Record-Breaking Thanksgiving Air Travel Expected as Holiday Rush Begins Tomorrow

The Thanksgiving travel period is officially underway tomorrow, and US airlines are preparing for… The post Record-Breaking Thanksgiving Air Travel Expected as Holiday Rush Begins Tomorrow appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

ATX Jetsetter

Air Canada is Making Significant Fleet Upgrades Across Its Brands

Air Canada is making significant fleet changes as it transfers its Boeing 737s to Air Canada Rouge in exchange for Airbus A320 family jets. The post Air Canada is Making Significant Fleet Upgrades Across Its Brands appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.

Points With a Crew

Hilton Honors American Express Card Review (100K Offer)

The American Express Hilton Honors card has an excellent welcome offer and benefits for a card with no annual fee. This is definitely a card to consider adding to ...

The Gate with Brian Cohen

Should Military Personnel Receive Special Treatment as Airline Passengers?

As I waited to board the airplane as a passenger who was seated in the first class cabin earlier this week on Monday, November 17, 2025, one of the groups of passengers who were invited to board the airplane first were those people who are veterans or currently serving in...

You Are Travel

Choice Hotels is Joining the Safari Party

tl;dr – Yet another hotel chain is entering the points on safari fray. We are living in ‘Pax… The post Choice Hotels is Joining the Safari Party appeared first on You Are Travel.

Frequent Miler

Capital One Shopping travel purchases: From “ineligible” to “pending” after travel is completed

Stephen recently covered a terrific targeted Capital One Shopping deal for TripAdvisor purchases. While Stephen reported the deal at 65% back, I actually got targeted for 70% back. I made a couple of bookings, all of which initially tracked as “ineligible”. However, as per Capital One Shopping terms, the purchase went from...

One Mile at a Time

Etihad’s Lowball Compensation For Broken TV & Shower In The Residence

Etihad’s The Residence is probably the most luxurious product in commercial aviation, as it consists of a three room suite. I recently reviewed the experience, and had a fantastic flight. Unfortunately a reader shared a less impressive experience with me, and it sounds like the handling of this by the...

Your Mileage May Vary

Airport Food Is Already Bad — These Five Managed to Be Worse

When you go to an airport, you know that chances are your options for food are usually going to be pretty limited. Sure, there might be a diamond in the…

2PAXfly

QANTAS & VIRGIN: What travellers need to know about the ban on power bank use on flights

If you’re the sort of traveller who boards a flight with your phone at 23%, a laptop on life support, and a power bank the size of a small brick, brace yourself. Australian airlines, that’s Jetstar, Qantas, QantasLink and Virgin Australia, are banning the use of portable power banks onboard...

You Are Travel

The Tallest Hotel in the World is Now Open and Bookable on Points

Tl;dr – Dubai, where else? IHG recently debuted the world’s tallest hotel, the Ciel Dubai Marina, part of… The post The Tallest Hotel in the World is Now Open and Bookable on Points appeared first on You Are Travel.

Monkey Miles

Chase makes Ink bonuses once in a lifetime ( no fee cards get family rule )

I was just alerted to new terms on the Chase Ink cards as seen below. Eligibility Rule Explanation: No Annual Fee Ink Cards – “The new cardmember bonus may not be available to you if you have ever had this card or any other Chase for Business card without an annual...

Frequent Miler

Capital One adds $100 travel credit to Quicksilver, VentureOne, and Savor offers (ending soon)

Update: The last day to apply for the increased welcome offers on the VentureOne, Quicksilver, and Savor cards will be 12/9/25. A $100 travel credit isn’t huge, but given that each of these cards is $200 or 20,000 miles otherwise, it does represent a pretty significant sweetener. ~~~ Capital One has...

You Are Travel

Bear Market: Japan Calling in the Military After Experiencing Record Number of Bear Attacks

tl;dr – I know the government has been searching for ways to combat over-tourism, but…DAAAAMNNN this is next… The post Bear Market: Japan Calling in the Military After Experiencing Record Number of Bear Attacks appeared first on You Are Travel.

View from the Wing

Viral ‘Virtual Queue’ Idea Says Planes Should Stay at the Gate Until Their Turn To Take Off — But That’s Not How Airports Actually Work

A viral proposal argues that planes should wait at the gate in a “virtual queue” instead of taxi-queuing for departure. But gate scarcity, runway-throughput requirements, and the need for a minimal physical queue mean the idea doesn’t match how airports actually operate. Continue reading Viral ‘Virtual Queue’ Idea Says Planes Should...

Frequent Flyer Bonuses

IHG Hotels & Resorts Cyber Sale – Save up to 25% on stays worldwide + up to 60% off Iberostar stays

IHG Hotels & Resorts Cyber Sale offer for 2025 has officially kicked off with up to 25% off stays at most hotels worldwide and up to 60% off Iberostar stays. Save up to 25% on stays around the world IHG One Rewards members save 25%. Everyone else can save...

You Are Travel

The NFL Wants to Bring Back the Glory of the Concorde

tl;dr – At the heart of this? League Expansion. For almost a full two decades now, the NFL… The post The NFL Wants to Bring Back the Glory of the Concorde appeared first on You Are Travel.

Points With a Crew

Credit Card Rewards: Points versus Miles

Wondering what the difference is between airline miles, hotel points, and bank points? Learn what they are and and how to maximize the value of your points.

Your Mileage May Vary

How To Double-Dip With Starbucks Rewards & Marriott Bonvoy

If you’ve read this blog for a while, you already know we’re unapologetically pro-Starbucks when we travel. It’s predictable coffee in unfamiliar places, mobile ordering in chaotic airports, and an…

One Mile at a Time

Porsha Williams’ Delta First Class Inflight Kerfuffle: What Really Went Down?

On November 16, 2025, Real Housewives of Atlanta cast member Porsha Williams was seen being escorted off a Delta Air Lines flight by police. She had just flown Delta first class from Las Vegas (LAS) to Atlanta (ATL) after attending BravoCon, and we didn’t actually know what happened at the...

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