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Economy Class & Beyond

Airplane Art – United Airlines Boeing 787-10 Climbing out of Chicago O’Hare International

It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a United Airlines Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner climbing out of Chicago O’Hare International as it commences its next mission. United Airlines operates a fleet of 20 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners in its widebody fleet. The airline also operates Boeing 767-300ER,...

View from the Wing

United Told A Flight Attendant Injured On A Trip She Had An Extra Year To Return — Then Fired Her Anyway

A United flight attendant was injured on a work trip, went on medical leave, and later received a company letter telling her she had an extra year to return before losing her job. Then United told her the date in its own letter was wrong, fired her anyway, and even...

One Mile at a Time

No, The Government Has No Moral Obligation To “Save” Spirit Airlines

We know that Spirit Airlines is on the verge of liquidation, as the airline is in Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the second time in two years. Over the past week, we’ve learned that the government is planning on bailing out the airline.

Points With a Crew

The best and cheapest way to get from JFK airport to Manhattan

You can go from JFK to New York City by train, taxi, Uber or bus, but the cheapest and best way from JFK airport to NYC / Manhattan is ...

Frequent Miler

$100 inKind gift card for $64.99 at Costco.com

Costco is once again offering a $100 inKind gift card for a discount, though this time around the price has dropped to $64.99. This could be a good deal if you have upcoming plans to dine at an inKind restaurant. You can also get 20% back on all food and beverage,...

The Gate with Brian Cohen

Happy National Pretzel Day — and a Free or Discounted Pretzel For You.

I have always enjoyed a nice big soft warm pretzel — in fact, I like eating virtually any kind of pretzel — and if one cannot be in Germany or elsewhere in Europe to savor one of these classic savory snacks, then the promotions below will have to do for...

View from the Wing

Spirit Airlines Didn’t Die Because Biden Blocked The JetBlue Merger

The simple story about Spirit Airlines is that the Biden administration killed the carrier by blocking JetBlue’s bid to buy it, but that is too neat and mostly wrong. Spirit was already failing because its costs rose, its product stopped matching what customers wanted, and the antitrust move that really...

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Korean Air Considers Easing Iron Grip On Uniform and Grooming Standards By Letting Flight Attendants Wear Sneakers

Korean Air, the national flag carrier of South Korea, which is widely considered to have some of the strictest uniform standards for flight attendants in the world, is reportedly considering easing its iron grip on grooming rules that are so exacting that some crew hopefuls undergo plastic surgery to make...

Economy Class & Beyond

TRIP REPORT: Off to Heathrow… a little later than normal – Still for the friends

Off to Heathrow… a little later than normal with FlixBus TRIP REPORT: Still for the Friends Before a big adventure, it’s time to sort out something rather important for the next ten years – my passport. That means it’s time to head to the North West of England and to...

Miles To Memories

I Have A Few American Airlines Opinions For You

Based on recent developments, I'm sharing my three latest American Airlines opinions today. Do they match yours, or am I way off?

Live and Let’s Fly

VidantaWorld’s New Yacht, Elegant, Has A Pricing Problem

VidantaWorld’s Elegant looks like a luxury disruptor at first glance, but the pricing and inclusions tell a very different story. A Mexican Resort Brand Quietly Goes To Sea VidantaWorld has officially entered the cruise market with Elegant, a 216-guest ship positioned as a luxury mega yacht, adults-only experience sailing the...

Hawaii Calling

HNL Terminal Confusion After Alaska + Hawaiian Integration: How to Know Where to Go

If you’re flying out of Honolulu (HNL), on Alaska or Hawaiian Airlines, don’t rely on the flight number to choose your terminal.Instead, look at the airline logo in your app or boarding pass. If you’ve flown out of Honolulu before, you probably had this memorized: That shortcut is now broken....

One Mile at a Time

My Hyatt Concierge: A Valuable Benefit, Or A Disappointing Gimmick?

There are lots of great benefits to World of Hyatt Globalist status. In this post, I’d like to talk about one of the ”soft” benefits of Hyatt status, which is the My Hyatt Concierge perk. How do you earn it, what does it offer, and how valuable is it in...

TravelUpdate

Deal Alert: Sony Noise Canceling Headphones 48% Off, Sennheiser 51% Off

For frequent travelers, a quality pair of noise-canceling headphones can transform an in-flight experience. Right now, three traveler favorites are deeply discounted: the Sony WH-CH720N is 48% off at $92.95, the flagship Sony WH-1000XM5 is 38% off at $248, and the Sennheiser Momentum 4 is 51% off, dropping to just...

Points With a Crew

This Is The Germiest Seat On An Airplane, According To Doctors

Travel can often be an easy way to get sick. A recent survey has come out where doctors pinpoint the germiest seat on an airplane. This may be one to avoid when ...

The Bulkhead Seat

Bonus Nights Awarded From Marriott’s First 2026 Promo Mysteriously Disappear

Marriott Bonvoy® started its first global systemwide promotion for 2026 on February 25th. It…

Your Mileage May Vary

Hyatt’s 2026 Changes Make One Thing Clear: Nothing Is Off Limits

Hyatt has released its 2026 hotel category changes, and while this happens every year, the implications are getting harder to ignore. If this feels familiar, that’s because it is. Hyatt…

Miles To Memories

Amex Overcharging Annual Fees For Some Delta Cardholders

There are reports of Amex annual fees charged in error that some unlucky Delta cardholders are seeing show up on their accounts.

View from the Wing

Starting May 1, American Airlines Will Require Power Banks To Stay Visible During Flights

American Airlines is changing its portable charger policy on May 1, requiring power banks to stay visible and within reach during flights instead of hidden in bags or overhead bins. The airline will also cap passengers at two power banks each and ban recharging them onboard, part of a broader...

Live from a Lounge

HDFC Bank BizGrow Credit Card is currently Lifetime Free: Should small business owners grab it?

When HDFC Bank refreshed its Business Credit Card line-up in 2024 with the Biz Cards range, i.e., Biz Black, Biz Power, and BizGrow, BizGrow was positioned as the entry point for self-employed professionals and small business owners who wanted a proper business card without paying premium fees. And now, there...

The Bulkhead Seat

New York City’s First Live Table Games Set to Debut at Resorts World NYC

Resorts World New York City is set to make history with the launch of…

The Bulkhead Seat

Passengers Evacuated After Engine Failure Causes SWISS Airbus A330 to Abort Takeoff

A SWISS Airbus A330-300 operating flight LX 147 was forced to abort takeoff at…

Live and Let’s Fly

Why The Government (Morally) Has To Save Spirit Airlines

There’s a real possibility of Spirit Airlines shutting down after the government blocked its lifeline. That changes the moral math. Spirit Was Told It Had To Survive Alone Spirit Airlines had two serious suitors. Frontier wanted it. JetBlue wanted it more. JetBlue ultimately offered Spirit shareholders $33.50 per share in...

One Mile at a Time

Which Hotel Group CEO Was Highest Paid In 2025? ($27.7 Million)

Recently, I covered US airline CEO compensation for last year, since proxy statements have been filed in the past few weeks. Curiosity got the best of me, so I also had a look at CEO compensation for the major hotel chains, just for fun.

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