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What are the worst airline websites? | Ask Us Anything Ep85 | 4-8-26

What are some unusual cards you find yourself using? What are your least favorite airline websites? Which dead cards do you miss the most? We answered these questions and more on the Ask Us Anything hosted live on YouTube on April 8th, 2026. Watch the full episode below, or listen...

Economy Class & Beyond

Airplane Art – airBaltic Airbus A220-300 at Hamburg Airport

It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have an airBaltic Airbus A220-300 being loaded up at Hamburg Airport, as it is prepared for the return trip to Vilnius, Latvia. airBaltic is an all-Airbus A220-300 operator, flying 55 of the type under its own flag,...

Your Mileage May Vary

Passenger Refused to Switch Seats—So This Mom Got Her Revenge

The problems involved with families not sitting together have been going on for as long as airlines have required people to pay to choose their seats. Either people don’t realize…

One Mile at a Time

Atmos Rewards Summit Card Partner Award Booking Fee Waiver Benefit

Link: Learn more about the Atmos Rewards Summit Visa Infinite Credit Card

One Mile at a Time

Atmos Rewards Summit Card Partner Award Booking Fee Waiver Benefit

Link: Learn more about the Atmos Rewards Summit Visa Infinite Credit Card

View from the Wing

Ralph Nader Takes On TSA’s War On Hummus [Roundup]

Ralph Nader says TSA confiscated a container of hummus, turning airport security into yet another absurd fight over what counts as a dangerous liquid. Also McDonald’s devalues rewards, Kamala Harris picks the wrong premium cabin, Pand American’s domestic first class caviar gets put to the test.

Economy Class & Beyond

Time for another Lufthansa Strike (Monday and Tuesday, 13th and 14th April 2026), featuring Eurowings

It seems that Vereinigung Cockpit union is in the mood to have a pop at Lufthansa, with it calling out its members on strike on Monday and Tuesday, 13th and 14th April 2026. This will impact operations by Lufthansa and Lufthansa Cityline from 00:01 am on Monday (22:01 UTC on Sunday) through...

Points With a Crew

How hotels categorize themselves (the difference between upscale and “upper upscale”)

Did you know there's an "official" list of which hotel chains and brands are considered luxury, upscale, midscale, budget and more? The one that surprised me the most was...

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Why Do People Still Go to Peter Luger, New York City’s Famous Steakhouse?

There are some restaurants that stop being just places to eat and become part of a city’s mythology. Peter Luger Steak House is one of them. Even people who’ve never…

Miles To Memories

I Swear I’m Done with Delta Amex Cards

We've held many Delta Amex cards over the years, but I'm on my last one ever. Our decision was a remarkably easy one.

The Gate with Brian Cohen

Have You REALLY Been Everywhere, Man? A Quiz.

Have you really been everywhere, man? The late Johnny Cash was arguably the most famous musician to sing the popular quintessentially North American country song I’ve Been Everywhere, which was released in 1966 — but the song that Johnny Cash sang actually was not the original version. Before we get into...

One Mile at a Time

Air India Boeing 777 & 787 Cabin Retrofits Underway, Finally

In late 2021, Air India was privatized by Tata Group, which was Air India’s initial owner when the company was first founded. Since then, executives at the company have been working hard to transform the airline. Suffice it to say that this is no small task, given the state of...

View from the Wing

American Airlines Finally Has Pilot Trading Cards — But The Union Made Them, Not Management

American Airlines finally has pilot trading cards, but the airline did not create them — the pilot union did, filling a small but telling gap that even Spirit and Frontier had already managed to cover, underscoring how American spent years missing the little customer-facing details.

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The First Things TSA Officers Notice About You at the Airport

From body language to what you’re wearing, TSA officers are trained to spot certain behaviors at security. A while back, we wrote a piece about what flight attendants are really doing…

Miles To Memories

Show That Teen In Your Life They Don’t Know Everything With This $125 Checking Bonus

Win over that kid who thinks they know everything in their life by showing them how to earn an easy $125 with this Chase teen checking bonus.

View from the Wing

Citi Strata Elite Approvals Rolling In — $2,300 In First-Year Value

Readers are reporting surprisingly generous approvals for Citi new premium credit card. The Strata Elite currently offers an initial bonus and credits I value at $2,300 total in the first cardmember year, making it one of the most lucrative new card launches in years.

2PAXfly

QANTAS: First Project Sunrise A350-100ULR jet rolls out

After years of hype, delays and plenty of scepticism, Qantas, or more accurately, Airbus, has rolled out its first ultra-long-haul Airbus A350-1000ULR from the factory in Toulouse, marking a major milestone for Project Sunrise. It’s a timely occurrence, with the current Middle East trauma, that this aircraft could fundamentally change...

Hawaii Calling

The 15 Best Hotels On Oahu For Families 2026

Finding the best hotels on Oahu for families can be overwhelming—there are a lot of great options, but not all of them are designed with families in mind. Living on Oahu and having personally stayed at many of these resorts, I’ve seen firsthand which hotels actually deliver when it comes...

Live and Let’s Fly

American Bets Billions On Miami And DFW

While competitors cut capacity, American is dropping $5 billion into simultaneous expansions at both hubs. Here's why it matters.

One Mile at a Time

Luxury Hotel Spas & Happy Ending Massages: Common? Problematic?

A longtime OMAAT reader who asked to remain anonymous shared an interesting story with me. I have my own thoughts on this, and I’d be curious to hear how others feel…

View from the Wing

Airline Tells Already-Ticketed Passengers To Pay Extra For Fuel As Oil Prices Soar — Or Be Denied Boarding

European low cost airline Volotea has crossed a line I've never seen from a commercial carrier before. They're trying to charge customers extra for fuel that already bought their tickets. They say they'll deny boarding to anyone that doesn't pay an extra €7 to fly because the cost...

Points With a Crew

17 Tech and Travel Deals at Amazon This Weekend

Some decent Amazon weekend deals on travel and tech gear going on this weekend, including headphones, luggage, locks, packing cubes and supplies, travel books and ...

Your Mileage May Vary

What Is ResortPass? How To Use Hotel Amenities Without Booking A Room

Sometimes the hardest part of a trip isn’t getting there or getting home—it’s dealing with the awkward hours in between. You check out of your hotel in the morning, but…

Miles To Memories

Up To 20% Off Caesars Las Vegas Properties With New Amex Offer

There is a new Caesars Las Vegas New Amex Offer that could save you up to 20% off your room, dining, drinks, spa or any other fun.

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