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Eye of the Flyer

Deadline Approaching to Change Platinum Airline Incidental Credit Preferred Carrier

If you have a Platinum card with an airline incidental statement credit perk, you have only a few days left to make any changes. And if you hold a Business flavor, you may want to make sure that your choice from last year is still selected. The final day to...

View from the Wing

“Oh Sh*t, Cancel Takeoff Clearance”: Southwest 737 Aborts As Private Plane Turns Onto Runway

A Southwest 737 in San Antonio began its takeoff roll after being cleared for departure when a private Pilatus PC-12 inadvertently turned onto the same runway. Tower audio captures the controller urgently canceling the takeoff clearance—“Oh sh*t”—and the Southwest crew rejecting the takeoff at speed, avoiding a runway collision as...

Wild About Travel

Cape Town: Beautiful and Complicated

I came to Cape Town hoping to like it and ended up loving it. I want to encourage other visitors to look beyond the surface here. It’s a complex and fascinating place. Introducing the CityThe road from the modern Cape Town airport passes through the sprawling townships of Langa, Nyanga...

One Mile at a Time

Huh: Thai AirAsia Strands Passengers On Bus After Remote Stand Mix-Up

I suppose with the number of flights that operate around the globe on a daily basis, mistakes of all sorts are bound to happen. However, this story in the Bangkok Post is a real head-scratcher, because there are supposed to be layers of procedures in place to prevent something like...

The Bulkhead Seat

JetBlue’s 25 for 25 Challenge Delivered Big Rewards for 2,100+ Flyers

JetBlue’s ambitious 25 for 25 challenge wrapped up at the end of 2025. Designed… The post JetBlue’s 25 for 25 Challenge Delivered Big Rewards for 2,100+ Flyers appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

Economy Class & Beyond

Gulf Air to roll out Starlink connectivity

Another airline has signed for the Starlink connectivity service by SpaceX – this time, it’s Gulf Air. Gulf vAir Airbus A321neo – Image, Economy Class and Beyond Gulf Air announced the rollout of Starlink high-speed internet across its entire fleet starting mid-2026, offering complimentary Wi-Fi to passengers onboard its aircraft,...

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Aer Lingus Confirms Its Closing Manchester Long-Haul Base After Cabin Crew Asked For More Money

Aer Lingus has confirmed that it will shutter its transatlantic long-haul base in Manchester, with the loss of 200 cabin crew jobs, after workers went on strike in a dispute over pay and conditions. The airline claims the decision is due to the base underperforming compared to its Dublin operation,...

Economy Class & Beyond

Delta Air Lines signs for further Airbus A330neo and A350 aircraft

It seems Delta’s fleet expansion is continuing unabated, with the airline signing for 31 additional widebody aircraft from Airbus. Delta Airbus A330neo and Airbus A350 – Image Airbus The 31 additional aircraft have been broken down as 16 A330-900s and 15 A350-900s. Once delivered, Delta’s widebody fleet will have grown...

The Bulkhead Seat

Hotel Review: St. Regis Hong Kong

After spending a night at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong (review here), we walked… The post Hotel Review: St. Regis Hong Kong appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

Frequent Miler

How to find credit card Benefit Guides online

Anytime you get a new credit card, you’ll find that it comes with a small booklet usually titled “Guide to Benefits” with tiny print. These booklets typically detail the card’s purchase and travel protection benefits. Sometimes the booklets include additional benefits such as ID theft protection and concierge services. The...

Frequent Flyer Bonuses

Receive a 100% bonus when you buy Hilton Honors points

Hilton is out with their next buy points bonus and once again it provides up to 100% more points on purchases of 5,000 or more points. They have also increased the maximum number of points you can buy with this promotion. With a 100% bonus it means you are paying...

Points With a Crew

Capital One Venture Rewards Card Review (Hot New Offer Worth ~$1,000)

Learn how signing up for the Capital One Venture Rewards credit card can supercharge your travel with 75,000 miles, $250 AND benefits that include ...

Frequent Flyer Bonuses

Marriott Bonvoy Escapes – Save up to 20% at select Marriott Hotels Worldwide

This week’s Marriott Bonvoy Escapes are now available for booking for stays at select hotels Worldwide. With Marriott Bonvoy Escapes members can save up to 20% on last minute stays through to February 22 that are booked by this Sunday. If you are unfamiliar with Marriott Escapes, they are last...

The Gate with Brian Cohen

I Was Caught Up in the Middle of the Diamond Elite Status Debacle.

I was caught up in the middle of the Diamond elite status debacle with the sale of elite qualifying points in which the Diamond elite status for which I paid was suddenly revoked from me. Messages via e-mail were sent to me promoting the promise of earning Diamond elite status if...

Frequent Miler

(Update) New Bilt cards exclude tax payments, eBay, Facebook Marketplace, and more

Update 1/28/26: There’s been a positive change regarding excluded transactions. A reader spotted that Bilt has now removed the exclusion for eBay and Facebook Marketplace payments. We’ve confirmed with Bilt that those transactions will indeed now earn points and be eligible to earn 4% Bilt Cash if that’s the earning...

Monkey Miles

New Marriott Credit Card Offers – 5 free night Boundless and 3 Night Biz offers are back!

We break down the latest credit offers for Marriott branded Chase and Amex credit cards The post New Marriott Credit Card Offers – 5 free night Boundless and 3 Night Biz offers are back! appeared first on Monkey Miles.

View from the Wing

Citi Strata Elite Earns American Airlines Miles Faster Than AAdvantage Cards — Has A 100,000 Point Bonus

The Citi Strata Elite got a major boost — a 100,000-point welcome offer after $6,000 spend in three months, plus earning rates up to 12X and the only transferable link to American AAdvantage. Add credits that can be double dipped in the first cardmember year, Admirals Club passes, and full...

Frequent Miler

Kroger: Earn 4x fuel points on 3rd party gift cards; fixed-value Visa & Mastercard gift cards

Kroger is again running a promotion that awards 4x fuel points on third-party gift cards, whether purchased online or in-store, as well as on fixed-value Visa and Mastercard gift cards. Both promotions are valid on gift cards purchased this weekend from Friday January 30 through Sunday February 1, 2026. Note...

Your Mileage May Vary

How Doughnuts Became Our Go-To Travel Tradition

When we travel, we don’t just look for landmarks or attractions. We look for doughnuts. Somewhere along the way, trying a local doughnut became a quiet tradition for us. Not…

View from the Wing

Southwest’s Earnings Just Dropped — Falling Profits Show The Turnaround Isn’t Working, Cheaper Jet Fuel Kept Them Profitable

Southwest’s full-year results are out, and the “turnaround” isn’t showing up where it should: revenue barely grew while net profit slipped versus 2024. The airline stayed in the black largely thanks to cheaper jet fuel (and cost cuts), not because bag fees and other changes delivered the revenue lift Wall...

Frequent Miler

Earn IHG Diamond status with only 8 nights (targeted status challenge)

At the end of 2025, IHG targeted some members of its loyalty program with an opportunity to buy enough elite qualifying points to get Diamond status for another year. For those who bought it at just the right time of the evening, they found their status was extended through the...

Travel Codex

Always Utilize A Virtuoso Travel Advisor for Cruises and Tours

Let’s address the obvious question upfront: Why use a travel advisor when you can book a cruise or tour online The short answer? Because booking direct rarely gives you the best experience or the best value. Can you do it, yes, but what when things go wrong? Don’t be a...

The Bulkhead Seat

Access to Capital One Lounges Becomes More Restrictive on February 1st

Capital One operates some of my favorite lounges in the United States. Its Capital One… The post Access to Capital One Lounges Becomes More Restrictive on February 1st appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

The Bulkhead Seat

Aer Lingus to End All Transatlantic Flights From Manchester

Aer Lingus is pulling the plug on its long-haul operations from Manchester Airport (MAN).… The post Aer Lingus to End All Transatlantic Flights From Manchester appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

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