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Live and Let’s Fly

This New TSA Wait Time Tool Is Better Than The MyTSA App

TSA lines have been wildly unpredictable lately, and finding reliable, real-time data has become more important than ever. But a new tool helps to track TSA wait times and is far easier to use than the MyTSA ap. This New TSA Wait Time Tool Is Better Than The MyTSA App...

View from the Wing

ICE Deployed To 13 Airports — But Agents Are Mostly Standing Around As TSA Lines Stretch For Hours

ICE agents are now at 13 airports, but the deployment looks far more symbolic than operational: they cannot legally perform screening, and in many cases they appear to be standing near checkpoints while TSA lines still run for hours.

The Bulkhead Seat

Allegiant Introduces Flexible Travel Policy Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown

Allegiant Air has launched a new “Travel with Confidence” policy that offers customers added…

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

American Airlines Tells Passenger That it Takes No Responsbility For Returning Her Bag With a Wheel Missing… The DOT Says That’s Illegal

An American Airlines passenger collected her checked-in luggage from the carousel after a recent flight and discovered that during its time in the care of the Texas-based carrier, one of the wheels had been ripped clean off. It’s a frustrating experience that all too many passengers have to deal with,...

Your Mileage May Vary

Hyatt Is Losing One Of Its Most Unique New Orleans Hotels

Hyatt is losing one of its most unique hotels in New Orleans—and for World of Hyatt members, that’s a bigger deal than it might seem at first. The Eliza Jane,…

View from the Wing

Viral SFO Airport ICE Arrest Was Not Part Of The New TSA Deployment Program

A woman was detained by immigration authorities at San Francisco International Airport late Sunday night, and video of the scene is now being widely miscast as part of the new ICE deployment to airport checkpoints. It was not

Miles To Memories

Verizon Customers Can Win FIFA World Cup Tickets & More

With FIFA World Cup 2026 coming to North American this summer, Verizon is opening the doors for customers to get into the stadium for free, if they're lucky.

One Mile at a Time

Are Points Programs Ruining Luxury Hotels? This Seems Like A Bad Take…

Publication Air Mail ran a story entitled ”The Bonvoy Problem,” with the subheading being ”Points programs are destroying the luxury-hotel experience. Can anything stop the freeloaders?”

Points Miles and Bling

Review: Air France Business Class for 60k points – A350 Long-Haul and A320 Intra-EU

Flight Back from Vatican–Rome My return journey from Vatican City and Rome (FCO) was booked in Air France Business Class…

Miles To Memories

World of Hyatt May Have More Changes Coming — Including a New Tier Above Globalist

Hyatt may be looking to make more changes to its program, or is at least thinking about it. Some members have received an interesting survey via email.

The Gate with Brian Cohen

Protest at Atlanta Airport — As If Things Were Not Bad Enough: March 2026 Travel Alert

A protest at the international airport that serves the greater Atlanta metropolitan area is scheduled to occur today, Monday, March 23, 2026 at 5:00 in the afternoon Eastern Daylight Time against the deployment of officers of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement of the United States at the airport — as...

Points With a Crew

I’m Not Booking My Flights (And My Trip Is 2 Weeks Away)

I have a trip coming up in a few weeks, but I haven't yet booked my flights. Please help me convince my wife that I am not (too) crazy.

Live and Let’s Fly

Air Canada Jet Collides With Fire Truck At LaGuardia After ATC Error, Killing Two Pilots

A tragic accident at New York LaGuardia Airport has left two pilots dead and dozens injured after an Air Canada regional jet collided with a fire truck on the runway after a critical Air Traffic Control error. Air Canada Jet Collides With Fire Truck At LaGuardia, Killing Two Pilots An...

Frequent Flyer Bonuses

Copa ConnectMiles: Receive up to a 90% bonus when you buy miles (Mar 23 Bonus Offer Highlight)

Today's bonus offer highlight has Copa Airlines increasing the maximum bonus in their buy ConnectMiles promotion to 90% extra miles. Check out all of the new bonuses added today:

Miles To Memories

Capital One Is Useless Overseas, Chase’s Dangerous Change, Massive 150K Timeshare Offer & More

All of that, plus the best Disney card ever (for a hot minute), an amazing Wyndham redemption hiding in plain sight, new Amex card & more

Your Mileage May Vary

Airline Caught Using Smaller-Than-Advertised Carry-On Sizers

Airlines are strict about carry-on sizes. But what happens if the sizer at the airport is actually smaller than what the airline says is allowed? As airlines began charging for…

Economy Class & Beyond

easyJet selects Mirus Kestral seat for new aircraft

easyJet is announcing an order of brand-new, lighter-weight seats partnering with Mirus Aircraft Seating. easyJet’s new seat featuring the Mirus Kesttral – Image, easyJet The new seat are expected to be over 20% lighter than those used currently, while also offering up to two inches of additional legroom for each...

One Mile at a Time

United 737 Tries To Take Off On Runway Edge, Pilots Pretend Nothing Happened

While this obviously pales in comparison to the Air Canada Jazz CRJ-900 accident we just saw, a United Boeing 737 had a very strange incident, whereby the pilots tried to take off on the edge of the runway. After rejecting the takeoff, the pilots didn’t even have the aircraft...

View from the Wing

American Express Centurion Lounges Used To Set The Standard — Now They’re Packed And Serve Bad Food

American Express Centurion Lounges helped redefine what an airport lounge could be, with chef-driven menus, a premium feel, and enough buzz to force airline clubs to raise their game. Now they are too often packed, dated, and serving food that no longer feels remotely worth the crowd.

The Bulkhead Seat

Marriott Expands in Europe With New Brand Called Series and 11 Hotels Signed On

Marriott is continuing its never-ending expansion in Europe with the debut of its new…

The Points of Life

TPOL Almost Dead Last: March Madness Bracket Standings

Each year, I get worse at picking the winners. I’m currently sitting 35th out of 39. The important point is that Michigan is still in. I also enjoy the current leader’s handle. The post TPOL Almost Dead Last: March Madness Bracket Standings appeared first on The Points Of Life.

Frequent Miler

30% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club from Citi ThankYou Rewards

Over the weekend, a Citi ThankYou Rewards transfer bonus launched for cardmembers transferring points from the Citi Strata Elite, Strata Premier, Prestige, or AT&T Access moe card to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Through April 18, 2026, Citi is offering a 30% transfer bonus when transferring points to Virgin. While that’s...

Miles To Memories

Potentially Profitable Office Depot Visa Gift Card Deal Returns (Plus Bonus Points)

The Office Depot Visa Gift Card Deal is back again this week. Rack up some bonus points, and maybe even some potential profit!

Live from a Lounge

What’s in my wallet: Q1 2026?

Here is a look into my portfolio of credit cards and how I use them, including the addition of one. And some reshuffling of how I look at things for now.

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