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One Mile at a Time

Wild: Travel Doesn’t Even Crack Top Three Amex Points Redemptions?!?

In the miles & points world, we’re rather obsessed with maximizing value, and scoff at the thought of not redeeming our points for multiple cents each. That almost always comes in the form of travel redemptions, typically by moving points to airline partners, often for premium cabin redemptions.

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Vehicle Gridlock at Dallas Fort Worth Airport As Wealthy Texans Flee the State Ahead of Major Winter Storm

With a major winter storm barreling down towards Texas, the state’s wealthy residents appear to have come up with the same plan to weather the arctic blast… get out of Texas and fly somewhere warmer. On Thursday evening, the approach roads to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) came to...

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

United Airlines Flight Attendants Say They Are ‘Insulted’ By Profit Sharing That’s Nearly Half That Of Delta Air

United Airlines was in high spirits on Tuesday as it reported its 2025 financial results, boasting that its performance beat Wall Street expectations after total operating revenue grew 3.5% year-over-year to a record-breaking $59.1 billion. But while chief executive Scott Kirby was in a typically optimistic mood about how much...

Live from a Lounge

Air India will fly new 787-9 on Mumbai – Frankfurt route effective February 1, 2026

Air India's new Boeing 787-9 aircraft will fly between Mumbai and Frankfurt, effective February 1, 2026 (after a short demonstration at the Wings India 2026) The post Air India will fly new 787-9 on Mumbai – Frankfurt route effective February 1, 2026 appeared first on Live From A Lounge.

2PAXfly

GULFSTREAM 800: New Murdoch aircraft the first of its type to land in Sydney

Joe Aston’s (authority on Alan Joyce’s leadership at Qantas) website and newsletter Rampart is reporting that Lauchlan’s new toy plane, a Gulfstream 800, has recently arrived in Sydney. It’s the first of this new version of the businessman’s plaything to land in Sydney. The aircraft departed Gulfstream’s Savannah base on...

Monkey Miles

All the IHG Credit Cards offers – Premier up to 175k now

I’ve personally held two IHG credit cards for years now. Why? They are fantastic “supporting cast” credit cards that yield valuable benefits at IHG properties, specifically if you are utilizing IHG One Rewards to stay. Learn about how I think of my wallet like the cast of Friends here. Cards...

ATX Jetsetter

FAA Makes Helicopter Restrictions Around Reagan National Airport Permanent

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has made flight restrictions around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport after a deadly crash in 2025. The post FAA Makes Helicopter Restrictions Around Reagan National Airport Permanent appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.

The Bulkhead Seat

KLM Begins Offering Free Wi-Fi on European Flights

KLM has become one of the first European carriers to introduce free inflight internet… The post KLM Begins Offering Free Wi-Fi on European Flights appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

The Gate with Brian Cohen

Final Rule to Ban Junk Fees on Hotel Stays in New York — But…

A final rule was issued from the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection of the city of New York to ban hidden mandatory junk fees from being charged to consumers and guest on stays at hotel properties within the city and beyond effective as of Saturday, February 21, 2026. The Department...

ATX Jetsetter

American and United Continue to Battle at Chicago O’Hare

American Airlines and United Airlines are battling for supremacy at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. The post American and United Continue to Battle at Chicago O’Hare appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.

2PAXfly

ON-TIME PERFORMANCE: Qantas more punctual, but cancels more flights than Virgin Australia

The latest government data released by BITRE (Bureau of Infrastructure and Transport Research Economics) has delivered a familiar but still uncomfortable truth for Australia’s airlines. Qantas is cancelling twice as many domestic flights as its main rival, Virgin Australia. It achieves that while outperforming other airlines on punctuality once the...

Points With a Crew

This Is the Miles and Points Book You Definitely Need to Have

I enjoy reading, but it’s not often that I get to read a book that is so tied in to one of my own pursuits. After all, there is no book about trying to visit every county in the United States. Though I suppose there are (lots of) books about...

Frequent Miler

Current Amex Offers

This post is designed to show current Amex Offers. If you have any Amex cards, even authorized user cards, then you’re eligible to sign up for offers when you log into your Amex account. If you’re planning to shop or book travel, check this page to see if an Amex...

One Mile at a Time

Beef Over Beef: Singaporean Has “Worst Flight” On China Airlines… I Can’t Even

Singaporeans are certainly known for having very high service expectations. The perfect example of that is how critical many locals are of their national airline, Singapore Airlines, which is unarguably one of the highest quality carriers in the world.

Live and Let’s Fly

American Airlines Challenges United With Two New LAX Routes

American Airlines is adding two new domestic routes from Los Angeles in its latest challenge to United Airlines. American Airlines Adds Cleveland And Washington Dulles Flights From LAX American Airlines will launch two “new” daily nonstop routes from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) beginning April 7, 2026, with service to...

The Bulkhead Seat

United to Shift Fresh Bistro Items to Pre-Order-Only for Premier 1K® and Global Services Members

Last week, I wrote about United Airlines shifting its pre-order program to include Economy… The post United to Shift Fresh Bistro Items to Pre-Order-Only for Premier 1K® and Global Services Members appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

You Are Travel

Capital One to Buy Brex for $5.15 Billion

tl;dr – Capital One strikes again with another value acquisition. Big news in the credit card and tech… The post Capital One to Buy Brex for $5.15 Billion appeared first on You Are Travel.

Your Mileage May Vary

How to Pick the Best Delta Sky Club at Atlanta Airport (ATL)

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is the world’s busiest airport. And since Delta is headquartered in Atlanta (and ATL is its primary hub), a huge chunk of Delta’s East Coast connecting…

View from the Wing

Now That Bilt Cash Details Are Out, The New Cards Look Completely Different — Palladium Is 3x Catch-All, Obsidian Hits 4x

Bilt finally published the missing Bilt Cash details—and they change how the new cards pencil out. With the “extra 1x” points option, Palladium effectively becomes a 3x catch-all card (up to $25,000 in spend), while Obsidian can hit 4x in your chosen category.

The Gate with Brian Cohen

Massive Winter Storm Affecting Eastern United States: January 2026 Travel Alert

Due to the latest weather systems, consider ensuring that you have alternate travel plans ready to be implemented because of a massive winter storm affecting most of the eastern two-thirds of the United States in January of 2026. The following statement is currently posted at the official Internet web site of...

Altitude Yes

Review: Japan Airlines First Class, Tokyo to Osaka (HND-ITM)

There was a lot that went into this short 1 hour flight, including a dedicated check-in, a lounge, and an inflight meal. The post Review: Japan Airlines First Class, Tokyo to Osaka (HND-ITM) first appeared on Altitude Yes.

Points With a Crew

Should you buy IHG points with a 100% bonus?

Buying points can be a great way to boost your balance, but only if makes sense financially! Does the new IHG promotion fit that criteria?

One Mile at a Time

Big New Offer: IHG Premier Card 175K Points Welcome Bonus

Link: Learn more about the IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card with a bonus of 175K points

The Bulkhead Seat

American Adds New Routes from Chicago and Los Angeles as Scuffle With United Goes On

American Airlines is expanding once again, announcing new service from its hubs in Chicago… The post American Adds New Routes from Chicago and Los Angeles as Scuffle With United Goes On appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

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