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$100 inKind gift card for $64.99 at Costco.com
Costco is once again offering a $100 inKind gift card for a discount, though this time around the price has dropped to $64.99. This could be a good deal if you have upcoming plans to dine at an inKind restaurant. You can also get 20% back on all food and beverage,...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Happy National Pretzel Day — and a Free or Discounted Pretzel For You.
I have always enjoyed a nice big soft warm pretzel — in fact, I like eating virtually any kind of pretzel — and if one cannot be in Germany or elsewhere in Europe to savor one of these classic savory snacks, then the promotions below will have to do for...
View from the Wing
Spirit Airlines Didn’t Die Because Biden Blocked The JetBlue Merger
The simple story about Spirit Airlines is that the Biden administration killed the carrier by blocking JetBlue’s bid to buy it, but that is too neat and mostly wrong. Spirit was already failing because its costs rose, its product stopped matching what customers wanted, and the antitrust move that really...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Korean Air Considers Easing Iron Grip On Uniform and Grooming Standards By Letting Flight Attendants Wear Sneakers
Korean Air, the national flag carrier of South Korea, which is widely considered to have some of the strictest uniform standards for flight attendants in the world, is reportedly considering easing its iron grip on grooming rules that are so exacting that some crew hopefuls undergo plastic surgery to make...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Off to Heathrow… a little later than normal – Still for the friends
Off to Heathrow… a little later than normal with FlixBus TRIP REPORT: Still for the Friends Before a big adventure, it’s time to sort out something rather important for the next ten years – my passport. That means it’s time to head to the North West of England and to...
Live and Let’s Fly
VidantaWorld’s New Yacht, Elegant, Has A Pricing Problem
VidantaWorld’s Elegant looks like a luxury disruptor at first glance, but the pricing and inclusions tell a very different story. A Mexican Resort Brand Quietly Goes To Sea VidantaWorld has officially entered the cruise market with Elegant, a 216-guest ship positioned as a luxury mega yacht, adults-only experience sailing the...
Hawaii Calling
HNL Terminal Confusion After Alaska + Hawaiian Integration: How to Know Where to Go
If you’re flying out of Honolulu (HNL), on Alaska or Hawaiian Airlines, don’t rely on the flight number to choose your terminal.Instead, look at the airline logo in your app or boarding pass. If you’ve flown out of Honolulu before, you probably had this memorized: That shortcut is now broken....
One Mile at a Time
My Hyatt Concierge: A Valuable Benefit, Or A Disappointing Gimmick?
There are lots of great benefits to World of Hyatt Globalist status. In this post, I’d like to talk about one of the ”soft” benefits of Hyatt status, which is the My Hyatt Concierge perk. How do you earn it, what does it offer, and how valuable is it in...
TravelUpdate
Deal Alert: Sony Noise Canceling Headphones 48% Off, Sennheiser 51% Off
For frequent travelers, a quality pair of noise-canceling headphones can transform an in-flight experience. Right now, three traveler favorites are deeply discounted: the Sony WH-CH720N is 48% off at $92.95, the flagship Sony WH-1000XM5 is 38% off at $248, and the Sennheiser Momentum 4 is 51% off, dropping to just...
View from the Wing
Starting May 1, American Airlines Will Require Power Banks To Stay Visible During Flights
American Airlines is changing its portable charger policy on May 1, requiring power banks to stay visible and within reach during flights instead of hidden in bags or overhead bins. The airline will also cap passengers at two power banks each and ban recharging them onboard, part of a broader...
Live from a Lounge
HDFC Bank BizGrow Credit Card is currently Lifetime Free: Should small business owners grab it?
When HDFC Bank refreshed its Business Credit Card line-up in 2024 with the Biz Cards range, i.e., Biz Black, Biz Power, and BizGrow, BizGrow was positioned as the entry point for self-employed professionals and small business owners who wanted a proper business card without paying premium fees. And now, there...
Live and Let’s Fly
Why The Government (Morally) Has To Save Spirit Airlines
There’s a real possibility of Spirit Airlines shutting down after the government blocked its lifeline. That changes the moral math. Spirit Was Told It Had To Survive Alone Spirit Airlines had two serious suitors. Frontier wanted it. JetBlue wanted it more. JetBlue ultimately offered Spirit shareholders $33.50 per share in...
One Mile at a Time
Which Hotel Group CEO Was Highest Paid In 2025? ($27.7 Million)
Recently, I covered US airline CEO compensation for last year, since proxy statements have been filed in the past few weeks. Curiosity got the best of me, so I also had a look at CEO compensation for the major hotel chains, just for fun.
View from the Wing
Viral Flight Attendant Meltdown Video Exposed A Passenger’s Secret Mistress [Roundup]
A viral flight meltdown video exposed a man’s secret mistress, plus Denver airport chaos, a tattooed plea for an American Airlines upgrade, shocking casino ATM fees, the case against a Spirit bailout, and more.
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