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JetBlue Passengers Face Major Disruption As Airline Cancels 70% Of Flights And Warns Of Limited Rebooking Options

Passengers planning to fly with JetBlue on Sunday are being urged to check the status of their flight before even attempting to get to the airport, after the airline canceled more than 70% of its planned schedule as severe winter weather continues to grip the Northeast. Data supplied by flight...

Frequent Miler

Last Chance Deals: Avianca award sale, Barclays spending offers, Amex Rewards Checking bonus, & more

Welcome to our weekly list of what’s ending this week as well as a collection of some other deals that are due to end soon. There are more than a dozen offers ending over the course of the next week, with the majority of them ending next Saturday as that’s the...

The Gate with Brian Cohen

What Is Wrong With This Photograph? Part 337

Matthew Cohen was at a fast food restaurant in Vicksburg in Mississippi which features fried chicken and was getting ready to order when he noticed something strange. For this edition of this popular game, can you guess what... The post What Is Wrong With This Photograph? Part 337 appeared first on The...

View from the Wing

Chase Brings Back The 175,000 Point IHG Offer — The Best Bonus I’ve Seen On This Card

Chase brought back a huge bonus on the IHG One Rewards Premier Card: 175,000 points after $5,000 in spend in three months. The $99 card is also a long-term keeper thanks to the annual free night (with top-off), 4th night free on award stays and Platinum status.

Economy Class & Beyond

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (24th January)

We’ve almost done it, people – the dark nights of January are slipping away, as the month moves on apace. And as it does so, it’s time for your end-of-week roundup. Yes, It’s Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond Growing Old inStyle As promised, four chapters from this travel odyssey...

Economy Class & Beyond

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (24th January)

We’ve almost done it, people – the dark nights of January are slipping away, as the month moves on apace. And as it does so, it’s time for your end-of-week roundup. Yes, It’s Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond Growing Old inStyle As promised, four chapters from this travel odyssey...

Frequent Miler

What will happen to Saks gift cards, we are not the norm, and Alex Honnold will climb the Taipei 101 (Saturday Selection)

Throughout the week, our team shares articles they’ve stumbled upon that may interest our readers, even if they might not otherwise merit a full post. Here are some of the posts we found interesting this week: What will happen to Saks gift cards amidst bankruptcy, don’t forget that we are...

The Bulkhead Seat

2026 Weekly Review: January 24th

Greetings from sunny Tampa! It’s gorgeous down here as most of the country is… The post 2026 Weekly Review: January 24th appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

Your Mileage May Vary

Think Twice Before Getting These Passport Stamps

For decades, it’s been a rite of passage. Go to a country, get another stamp in your passport. Personally, I’ve loved it, and the reality that fewer and fewer countries…

View from the Wing

Delta’s “Basic Business Class” Is Coming In 2026 — A Worse Product, But Not A New Lower Fare

Delta says it is introducing a new “Basic Business” fare that strips out things that used to come standard in the premium cabin. What's widely misunderstood is that this isn’t a new cheaper business class price point. It’s new restrictions on the lowest business fares so Delta can sell last...

One Mile at a Time

Weekly Review: January 24, 2026

I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far, and that those impacted by the inclement weather across much of the United States are staying safe. Living in Florida, it’s easy to lose sight of how most of the country is dealing with a major weather system, as it’s...

Points With a Crew

Did I Just Get Scammed By Rome Taxi Drivers?

I think that a Roman taxi driver tried to scam me by charging an inflated price to go from Rome to Fiumicino airport, which seems par for the course for taxis in Rome...

2PAXfly

WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday, 25 January, 2026

Hello travellers, Greetings from a very warm Sydney. I’m enjoying Summer, and making plans to escape to Europe in our Autumn. Most people in Australia have completed their Summer holidays and are back at work. This post-holiday period is a good time to monitor airfares for specials, and to plan...

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

KLM Struggling To Rebook Passengers After It Cancels All Flights To Four Destinations Without Warning

The Dutch flag carrier KLM is struggling to rebook thousands of passengers who have been left stranded by the airline’s sudden decision to nix all flights to the Middle East until further notice. On Friday, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines unexpectedly announced its aircraft would be avoiding airspace in several countries...

Your Mileage May Vary

The First Sky Club Reset Is Here: What AMEX Platinum & Delta Reserve Cardholders Need to Know

If you rely on an AMEX Platinum or Delta Reserve card to enjoy Delta Sky Club lounges, this year is different. As of February 1, 2025, unlimited Sky Club access…

Miles To Memories

Making Lemonade When Reasonable Award Flight Redemptions Don’t Exist

I don't find making award flight redemptions particularly enjoyable. That's come back at me recently, and here's now I'm overcoming it. The post Making Lemonade When Reasonable Award Flight Redemptions Don’t Exist appeared first on Miles to Memories.

Economy Class & Beyond

TRIP REPORT: Back to KLIA Terminal 1 and the Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge – Growing Old In Style

Heading back to Kuala Lumpur Airport and the Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge Growing Old In Style Time to head back towards Singapore. To Kuala Lumpur Airport, as well as a morning lounge stop at the Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge. In this mammoth trip report (note, headings subject to change) Yes....

The Gate with Brian Cohen

Goldair Handling CIP Intra Lounge at Athens International Airport. Airport Lounge Review.

We decided to stop off in the Goldair Handling CIP Intra Lounge in Hall B at Athens International Airport while awaiting the boarding of an airplane for the departure of an early morning flight to Amsterdam. The lounge was... The post Goldair Handling CIP Intra Lounge at Athens International Airport. Airport Lounge...

One Mile at a Time

Review: Four Seasons Orlando At Walt Disney World (Great Luxury Resort)

Several weeks ago, we took our oldest son, Miles, to Disney World for the first time. I wrote about that in a separate post, as it was quite an experience going there as an adult. During our time visiting Disney, we spent three nights at the 443-room Four Seasons Resort...

Points Miles and Bling

The Plaza Doha Review: A Luxury Hilton LXR Hotel Near DOH

The Plaza Doha – a Hilton LXR Property On a recent trip to Finland via Doha, I intentionally booked two… The post The Plaza Doha Review: A Luxury Hilton LXR Hotel Near DOH appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.

View from the Wing

Most American Express Customers Redeem Points The Worst Way — And That Pays For The Best Travel Redemptions [Roundup]

Most Amex points don’t get used for travel—they’re redeemed for gift cards, statement credits, and shopping, which keeps Amex’s average redemption cost low and makes the best travel redemptions possible for everyone else. Also: Delta’s new Sky Club plans, “straight to jail” travel content, It’s Always Marriott, a DOT frequent...

View from the Wing

Capital One’s Venture Card Has Its Best Offer In Years — Earn 75,000 Miles Plus A $250 Travel Credit

Capital One’s Venture Rewards is one of the simplest high-value miles cards: a $95 annual fee and unlimited 2x on everything, with the option to redeem against travel or transfer to airline and hotel partners. Right now it has a standout limited-time offer—75,000 bonus miles after $4,000 in spend plus...

The Bulkhead Seat

Hotel Review: Grand Hyatt Hong Kong

We spent New Year’s Eve in Hong Kong. While we spent several nights at… The post Hotel Review: Grand Hyatt Hong Kong appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

Live and Let’s Fly

Review: Starlux A350-900 Business Class Los Angeles – Taipei

I boarded my first-ever flight on Starlux, a longhaul journey from Los Angeles to Taipei on an A350-900 in business class, with high expectations. Even so, they were exceeded: my flight was superb in nearly every way, with small touches that really made a big difference in terms of quality....

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