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The Gate with Brian Cohen

Wear Your Belongings to Avoid Baggage Fees and Mishandled Luggage?

I try to avoid checking my baggage whenever possible — to the point where I usually only travel with one bag which I carry onto the airplane with me — but what if you are carrying more items with you and want to avoid paying baggage fees at the same...

One Mile at a Time

Spirit Airlines Asks Trump For Emergency Bailout For Equity, To Avoid Liquidation

It was recently reported that Spirit Airlines might be on the verge of liquidation, and that it could happen within days. The airline is in Chapter 11 bankruptcy (for the second time in two years), and while the company was hoping to emerge from bankruptcy by early summer, that strategy...

One Mile at a Time

Capital One Venture X Business Review: Huge Perks, Great Value

Link: Learn more about the Capital One Venture X Business with 150K bonus miles

Frequent Miler

Pointsevents, an awesome tool to find experiences bookable with points

We received a tip from a reader/podcast listener about a website called Pointsevents.com. While not quite perfect, this is an incredibly cool tool that collates experiences bookable with points (such as through auctions or direct) through a whole bunch of programs. I’ve only briefly played with it, but I’ve already...

The Bulkhead Seat

Southwest Flights Come Within 500 Feet of Each Other in Nashville After Go-Around

Two Southwest Airlines flights came within close proximity at Nashville International Airport (BNA) on…

View from the Wing

Spirit Wants Taxpayers To Own Part Of The Airline — In Exchange For A Bailout

Spirit is no longer just asking the government for cash to avoid liquidation. The new twist is that the airline has floated a bailout structure where taxpayers would wind up owning part of the company, turning a desperate plea for survival into a proposal to socialize losses in one of...

View from the Wing

Mexico’s President Flew Economy To Europe — Her Predecessor Sold The VIP Jet

Mexico’s president flew economy to Europe on her first trip to the continent since taking office, then posted a photo of herself working from her coach seat on the way to Barcelona. Surely she's not serving the public well by turning long-haul travel into a performance of thrift rather...

Frequent Miler

Google Hotels adds price tracking. Save money by tracking and re-booking / best price guarantees

Thrifty Traveler recently reported on an awesome development that has the potential to add up to significant savings: Google Hotels now offers price tracking at the hotel level, meaning that you can now track the price of an individual hotel. This has the potential to save you a ton of...

One Mile at a Time

Best Travel Insurance Of 2026: Compare Top Providers & Plans

As much as Id like to think that Im an airline and hotel expert, the topic of travel insurance is something that Ive historically not paid much attention to. A while back, I posed the question on the blog of whether frequent travelers should buy travel insurance, and a lot...

Points With a Crew

500 American Miles With A Shopping Portal Bonus (Offers End Monday)

Get one step closer to that next big trip by earning thousands of bonus airline miles with the current airline shopping portal bonuses

Economy Class & Beyond

TRIP REPORT: Still for the Friends – Off to Chicago with American Airlines and British Airways

Still for the Friends Off to Chicago with American Airlines and British Airways Still for the friends But first. A trip to Liverpool, North West England. But why? To the… daytime Heathrow run? Lounging around the usual suspects AA87 London Heathrow to Chicago O’Hare HOTEL: Crowne Plaza O’Hare HOTEL: Hyatt...

View from the Wing

Air Traffic Control Put Two Southwest Jets On A Collision Course In Nashville — Just 500 Feet Of Separation

Air traffic control in Nashville turned a Southwest jet that was going around after an aborted landing directly into the departure path of another Southwest flight, triggering collision warnings in both cockpits. The two aircraft came within about 500 feet vertically before the crews and onboard systems avoided a far...

Miles To Memories

Save $50 on $300 Citi Travel Hotel Booking [Targeted]

Citi has a targeted promotion that will save you $50 on your next hotel booking through Citi Travel. This offer is likely showing up for Strata Elite cardholders only.

The Alviator

What Makes A Good Intra-European Business Class Product?

Okay, so we know that intra-European business class sucks. In this uncompetitive landscape, what makes some products better than others?

Frequent Miler

25% transfer bonus from Citi to Leaders Hotels of the World Leaders Club

Citi has launched a 25% transfer bonus from Citi Thank You Rewards to Leading Hotels of the World Leaders Club through May 16, 2026. Leaders Club ordinarily offers decent value for Citi points, but with this transfer bonus it is possible to get some excellent deals. The Deal Citi Thank...

You Are Travel

Have Global Entry and Got a New Passport? – Don’t Forget to Do This

tl;dr – You may need to visit your TTP account. Last year, I renewed my passport via an…

Altitude Yes

American Plans New and Expanded Admirals Club in Nashville

American's new Admirals Club in Nashville will span about 17,400 square feet, with construction set to begin in 2027. The post American Plans New and Expanded Admirals Club in Nashville first appeared on Altitude Yes.

Live and Let’s Fly

FBI Arrests Alleged Iran Arms Broker At LAX While She Tries To Flee Country On Turkish Airlines

Federal prosecutors say a Southern California woman was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) while trying to board a flight to Turkey after allegedly brokering Iranian weapons sales to Sudan. Woman Arrested At LAX In Alleged Iran-To-Sudan Arms Trafficking Scheme A 44-year-old Woodland Hills woman was arrested at LAX...

View from the Wing

Airlines All Over The World Are Using Iran And Fuel Prices To Demand Taxpayer Bailouts

Airlines all over the world are seizing on high jet fuel prices tied to the Iran conflict to press governments for emergency aid, tax breaks, subsidized loans, and other relief. Spirit’s bailout request is getting the attention, but the whole industry is trying to normalize another round of taxpayer support.

One Mile at a Time

My Petty Luxury Hotel Complaint: Minor, But Am I Being Unreasonable?

Let me start by acknowledging that in the scheme of things that matter, this doesn’t even rank. But OMAAT is also about covering the little details of the airline & hotel industry (I mean, I write about my favorite airline boarding music), so please indulge me for a moment.

The Bulkhead Seat

Delta Air Lines to Suspend and Adjust Multiple Routes Amid Rising Fuel Costs

Delta Air Lines is making a series of network Changes, including suspending several routes…

Miles To Memories

Amex Hilton Cards: Save $40 on Next Hilton Stay

This offer is showing up for many Hilton cardholders, which makes it an even better deal as you can stack it with the higher earning rates on Hilton stays and statement credits.

View from the Wing

Citi Strata Elite Credits Are Easy To Use — Here’s How To Max Them Out

Citi premium card looks complicated at first, but the real value is straightforward once you know how the credits post. The Strata Elite’s hotel, Splurge, Blacklane, Priority Pass, and Admirals Club benefits can make the first cardmember year far more lucrative than the $595 fee suggests.

Travel Points Playbook

Southwest Improves A-List Benefit + New Card Spending Offer

Last Friday, an email went out to Southwest elite members announcing an upcoming change to the boarding process.…

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