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The Gate with Brian Cohen

Can You Correctly Guess Which Are the Nine Major Food Allergens?

“As a parent of multiple children with non-peanut life-threatening food allergies, it is upsetting that so much of the focus remains on peanuts”, Frank Jacobson — who is a reader of The Gate With Brian Cohen — posted in response to this article pertaining to whether or not the food...

The Bulkhead Seat

WestJet Reverses Course on Non-Reclining Seat Plan After Passenger Backlash Over Legroom

WestJet is scrapping its controversial cabin densification plans after widespread criticism over cramped seating… The post WestJet Reverses Course on Non-Reclining Seat Plan After Passenger Backlash Over Legroom appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

Frequent Miler

Introducing the new and confusing Bilt 2.0 | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep341 | 1-16-26

In this podcast episode, we’ll talk about how JAL awards can be changed, we’ll talk about the Amtrak USA Rail Pass, and we’ll discuss Bilt 2.0: Half-baked, confusing, but potentially very rewarding. (At the time of this recording, running ad for Bilt on the audio-only version of this podcast. Despite...

Your Mileage May Vary

We Used Southwest’s Companion Pass for a Year—Was It Worth It?

In February of last year, we jumped on one of those Southwest offers that seems to pop up like clockwork at the start of the year: a credit-card welcome offer…

Altitude Yes

Leaving Bags Unattended at Airport Lounges, Yes or No?

Be street smart, don't be careless, and don't leave your bags alone for longer periods of time. The post Leaving Bags Unattended at Airport Lounges, Yes or No? first appeared on Altitude Yes.

Frequent Miler

Bilt makes earning rewards on housing payments even more confusing

You might not have believed it could happen, but Bilt somehow managed to make “Bilt 2.0” even more confusing. The rewards company’s launch of its revamped portfolio of credit cards has been everywhere this week. Some Bilt members were thrilled with the new program; others were irate, but most people...

One Mile at a Time

Bilt Backtracks: Two Ways To Earn Rewards, Up To 1.25x Points On Housing

Link: Apply or upgrade your existing card to the no annual feeBilt Blue Card, $95 annual feeBilt Obsidian Card, or $495Bilt Palladium Card

View from the Wing

Two Days After Launch, Bilt Simplifies Its New Cards—Earn 25% More Points on Rent and Mortgage With No Fee

Bilt’s new credit cards launched Wednesday and the company has already pivoted after member confusion over Bilt Cash and the fee mechanics. The updated setup gives you a simpler choice, including a path to earn housing points with no transaction fee—and even boost rent and mortgage earning up to 25%...

Points With a Crew

The Best and Cheapest Way to get from BOS to Downtown Boston

Boston benefits from an airport so close to the city, but it's not always easy getting there! Here's the best way from Boston Logan to Downtown Boston.

Your Mileage May Vary

The Plane’s Toilets Didn’t Work Until 16,000 Feet — Here’s Why

Toilets (a.k.a. “lavatories,” or “lavs” for short) on planes are nothing like toilets on land. Well, except for why they’re there (cuz when you gotta go, you gotta go) and…

Frequent Miler

Amtrak offering 50% off USA Rail Pass

Amtrak has a fun sale going on for the next few days, offering a USA Rail Pass for 50% ($250 instead of $499). The pass allows you to take 10 rides within any 30-day period to ~500 destinations served by Amtrak nationwide, with no blackout dates or times. The pass...

One Mile at a Time

Is Delta Planning Another Wide Body Aircraft Order? Here’s My Guess…

Delta Air Lines recently placed an order for up to 60 Boeing 787-10s, which will be delivered as of 2031. This is a major development for the airline, given the carrier’s wide body fleet renewal has otherwise been centered around Airbus jets, making this a big win for Boeing.

Economy Class & Beyond

TRIP REPORT: Off to Singapore Changi T4 and AirAsia AK710 Singapore to Kuala Lumpur

Off to Singapore Changi T4 and AirAsia AK710 Singapore Changi Terminal 4 to Kuala Lumpur International Terminal 2 Growing Old with In Style Back to the airport after a short pit stop in Singapore. Now, let’s go to Kuala Lumpur with AirAsia. In this mammoth trip report (note, headings subject...

Miles To Memories

Chase Sapphire Bonus Rules to Be Updated on January 25

Chase has sent out an internal memo to bankers which provides information about new rules on bonus eligibility for Sapphire Preferred and Reserve credit cards. The post Chase Sapphire Bonus Rules to Be Updated on January 25 appeared first on Miles to Memories.

The Gate with Brian Cohen

Save Up to 15% With Air India — Plus…

You can save up to 15% off of tickets for base fares — as well as 50 percent off of the convenience fee — when you log in to your official account with Air India... ...but you must... The post Save Up to 15% With Air India — Plus… appeared first on...

One Mile at a Time

InKind Dining App Limited Time Referral Offer: Up To $75 In Total Value

Promo: If youre new to InKind,follow this link to get $25 offyour first dining experience of $50+

Frequent Miler

US Bank: Up to a $1200 bonus with new business checking account

US Bank has a promotion for new Business Checking accounts that offers either a $400 or $1200 bonus with very simple requirements. This deal is available in states within US Bank’s footprint (or for US Bank cardholders) and requires making one or more deposits totaling either $5,000 or $25,000 within...

View from the Wing

Delta First Class Seat Recline Fight — Flight Attendant Apologizes: “I Can’t Make His Legs Smaller”

Delta’s domestic “First Class” is supposed to buy you breathing room — until it doesn’t. On a Delta flight from San Antonio to Los Angeles, a tall passenger’s knees made it physically impossible for the seat in front to recline, sparking a mid-cabin standoff over a feature the airline sells...

The Bulkhead Seat

STARLUX First Nonstop to Phoenix Landed Yesterday, Adding to the Airport’s First Asia Route

As I wrote about in May 2025, Taiwan-based STARLUX Airlines has continued its US… The post STARLUX First Nonstop to Phoenix Landed Yesterday, Adding to the Airport’s First Asia Route appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

Miles To Memories

Vegas Free Slot Pulls Return, Caesars Is Blocked & BANNED For Life From Nevada Casinos?

Nevada casino black book expanding, sexy new Vegas carpets, Gaudi in Vegas plus how much should you tip & how you can save money on food. The post Vegas Free Slot Pulls Return, Caesars Is Blocked & BANNED For Life From Nevada Casinos? appeared first on Miles to Memories.

Miles To Memories

Vegas Free Slot Pulls Return, Caesars Is Blocked & BANNED For Life From Nevada Casinos?

Nevada casino black book expanding, sexy new Vegas carpets, Gaudi in Vegas plus how much should you tip & how you can save money on food. The post Vegas Free Slot Pulls Return, Caesars Is Blocked & BANNED For Life From Nevada Casinos? appeared first on Miles to Memories.

ATX Jetsetter

Guide to American Airlines Admirals Club Access

An in depth guide to American Airlines Admirals Club access domestically and abroad when traveling with the airline and its partners. The post Guide to American Airlines Admirals Club Access appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.

Your Mileage May Vary

I Bought IHG Points Today—and Saved $300 on One Booking

Another IHG points sale launched yesterday. You’ve probably already seen the deal posts, so I’m not going to rehash the terms here. Instead, I want to talk about the part…

Miles To Memories

Amtrak Offers 50% Discount for USA Rail Pass

Amtrak has launched a sale for its USA Rail Pass which is now available for $250, a discount of $249 off the regular price. The post Amtrak Offers 50% Discount for USA Rail Pass appeared first on Miles to Memories.

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