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How to add two Southwest companions to a single reservation

A couple of months ago, a reader had reached out to report a negative development from Southwest: the reader reported that both Player 1 and Player 2 were Southwest Companion Pass holders but were unable to add both of their companions to the same reservation. This is a bit of...

Economy Class & Beyond

Air New Zealand opens bookings for Economy SkyNest

Well, Air New Zealand has teased about it for a few years – but it’s fast becoming a reality with Skynest being ready to be placed on sale. Economy Skynest will be available to book from 18th May, 2026. It will operate on board the airline’s new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner...

The Bulkhead Seat

Allegiant Launches Tax Day Promotion Offering Bonus Points for Summer Travel

Allegiant is turning tax season into a travel opportunity with a limited-time promotion designed…

Points With a Crew

These Are The Most Unacceptable Things You Can Do On An Airplane

A recent poll ranked 37 things you can do on an airplane, from acceptable to not. Leading the way was letting children play in the aisle, followed by ...

The Gate with Brian Cohen

British Airways to Allow Inflight Calls. Why I Still Oppose This Policy.

British Airways will allow telephone calls during flights aboard airplanes as the latest technology in accessing Wi-Fi eventually expands across its fleet of airplanes — and this article also discusses the reasons why I still oppose this policy. The technology that allows each person to...

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Save on Turo rides with Amex Offers, Chase Offers, & Citi Offers

There are currently several card-linked offers available through different banks that can save you money when booking car rentals through Turo. The Deals Save on Turo rides through the following targeted spending offers: Amex Offer – Get 20% back on up to $150 spend Chase Offer – Spend $150+ &...

Economy Class & Beyond

Crystal Cabin Awards – The 2026 winners annouced

It’s been an exciting evening in Hamburg, as the aviation industry gathered to celebrate the winners of the Crystal Cabin Awards. Eight categories were contested this year – but who walked away with the awards, and for what? Accessibility Winner: Diehl Aviation: AURS, The Adaptive User Routing System AURS, the...

The Bulkhead Seat

Norse Atlantic Airways Cancels All Los Angeles Routes Amid Rising Fuel Costs

Norse Atlantic Airways is pulling back from the US West Coast and will cancel…

View from the Wing

Chase Cut Sapphire Reserve Rewards For Airbnb And Expedia — Now Adds Plum Guide To Chase Travel

Chase cut Sapphire Reserve rewards for Airbnb and Expedia bookings when it overhauled the card last year, pushing cardmembers toward direct bookings and Chase Travel instead. Now it is filling one of the biggest gaps in its own platform by adding Plum Guide vacation rentals, giving Sapphire cardholders a new...

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JetBlue Polishes its Premium Premier Mastercard | Coffee Break Ep101 | 4-14-26

JetBlue has announced some big changes to its Premier Mastercard, which was previously a real bummer of a card. So when these changes come in “the spring”, will they make the card better, and worth that $499 annual fee? JetBlue Polishes its Premium Premier Mastercard Watch the full episode below,...

The Bulkhead Seat

Mythology-Inspired Hyatt Resort Set to Open on Greece’s Paros Island in September

A new luxury escape rooted in ancient Greek history is set to debut this…

Miles To Memories

Phone Calls on Planes, Hotel Points = DEBT and a Wild United-American Merger Idea

One airline allowing phone calls, how hotel points are big IOUs, AA busses and will United and American merge?

Your Mileage May Vary

Delta Pilot Tried To Honor 102-Year-Old WWII Vet With Water Salute…ATC Shut It Down

A Delta crew wanted to honor a 102-year-old WWII veteran with a water salute—but Pittsburgh ATC had to shut it down. Here’s what happened and why. We don’t have much…

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Detroit Flight Attendant Waits On 19-Year-Old. Then He Has To Be Restrained Mid-Flight. Then She Learns The Shocking Reason Why

“He’s having a breakdown because..."

Frequent Miler

Accor promo: Earn 2X points on stays in USA, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, Panama, & Brazil

Accor has launched a new promotion that’s offering double points for stays of two or more nights in the US, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, Panama, & Brazil. That’ll be welcome news for those who were disappointed that their separate 2X promotion excluded these countries. The Deal Earn 2X Accor points when...

View from the Wing

American Airlines Says Turnstiles Will Improve Boarding — They May Just Make Flying Worse

American Airlines is installing electronic boarding gates at new DFW gates and pitching them as a way to make boarding smoother, more consistent, and less congested. But these turnstiles do not solve the real causes of boarding delays—and they may leave passengers with less flexibility, less human help, and one...

The Alviator

Review: Vienna Lounge, Vienna (VIE) – My Favourite Priority Pass Lounge Yet?

A review of the Vienna Lounge, a Priority Pass lounge also open to British Airways elites, among others (spoiler – it's surprisingly great!)

One Mile at a Time

Is Booking A Ritz-Carlton Cruise Worth It? My Experience & Thought Process

For so long, I’ve almost exclusively covered airlines and hotels when it comes to the travel front. In recent times, I’ve been warming up more to the concept of cruising.

Points With a Crew

Booking “IHG Rewards Eligible” Hotels via Chase Travel: Sure Feels Like a Scam

Chase Travel has an option where certain hotels are listed as "IHG One Rewards eligible", promising elite benefits even if you book 3rd party. But it didn't turn out quite that way ...

Your Mileage May Vary

This New AMEX Offer Is About As Easy As It Gets: Use Apple Pay 3 Times, Get $10 Back

Taking advantage of AMEX Offers is still one of the easiest ways to chip away at the annual fees on American Express cards. Not every offer is worth your time,…

One Mile at a Time

Good News: $95 Capital One Venture Business Card Replaces Spark Miles

Link: Learn more about the Capital One Venture Business

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‘It’s Like Being At Walmart In The Ocean’: Woman Goes On Royal Caribbean Cruise To Puerto Rico. Then She Takes Off From Florida With ‘Unprecedented’ Weather

"Disney cruise would never."

The Alviator

Review: Austrian A320 Business Class (ZRH-VIE)

A review of Austrian's A320 business class on the 1h 20m flight from Zurich to Vienna. Does the airline's catering live up to the hype?

Frequent Miler

Hidden, targeted spending offers on cobranded Barclays cards: Get 5 or 10 extra points per dollar

Barclays is once again targeting some of its cobranded cardholders with spending offers awarding bonus points or miles on purchases. Unlike normal though, you’ll have to go hunting for the offers yourself. The Deal Barclays is targeting some cardholders with offers including: 5 additional points per dollar on all spend,...

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