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The Frequent Miler team isn’t just sitting around earning miles and signing up for new credit cards. Ok, we are. But we don’t just do that. We also travel a lot. Between all of us, we’ve quite literally taken hundreds of flights. But which ones stood out? Below, you’ll find...
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From today, Monday 15 December 2025, Qantas, Jetstar and QantasLink has banned the use of portable power banks on all flights. Qantas group airlines are joining a growing list of airlines responding to a sharp rise in lithium battery fires in cabins and lounges worldwide. You’ll still be allowed to...
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I received communication from Chase that there were some new ( and improved The Edit credits if you ask me ) hotel credits that affect the Chase Sapphire Reserve® and Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠. Both of these cards have $750 hotel credits now, and both come with $300 in...
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What Is Tourist-Oriented Directional Signing — and Why You Should Not Always Trust It
If you have driven along the highways of the United States, you have undoubtedly seen those blue signs on the sides near exits to direct you to facilities which sell lodging, food, fuel, camping and attractions nearby — and they display the familiar logos of the companies which are featured...
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Bodycam Video: United Flight Attendant Arrested After Shoulder Tap On Crew Bus In Florida
Bodycam footage shows a United flight attendant arrested at Tampa International Airport after a dispute on the crew bus escalated into a battery allegation over a shoulder tap. Florida law treats intentional, unwanted touching as battery—turning a petty argument over a loud phone call into a court-date arrest. Continue reading Bodycam...
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The best hotel bonus points promotions – December 2025
Here is your monthly update of all the major hotel bonus points promotions that are available around the World. You won’t find a more comprehensive list of this type anywhere else. One of the easiest ways to rack up lots of hotel points is to take advantage of these global/systemwide/regional...
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Spirit Airlines Fires Back: Low-Cost Carrier is Not Ceasing Operations This Weekend
Just about every news source and blogger has chimed in this weekend around the… The post Spirit Airlines Fires Back: Low-Cost Carrier is Not Ceasing Operations This Weekend appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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CBP Held A U.S. Citizen For Hours At Houston Airport, Told Him No Fourth Amendment — Now He’s Suing To Stop Phone Searches
CBP detained a school superintendant for hours at Houston’s airport after a trip to Nicaragua, and he says agents told him he had no Fourth Amendment rights while pressuring him for passwords and devices. Now the U.S. citizen is suing DHS to curb border phone searches and challenge the government’s...
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Why Is The Stop Human Trafficking Phone Number Formatted So Weird?
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The Pre-Trip Step That Keeps FedEx Packages From Piling Up at Your Door
One important thing to add to your pre-travel checklist is to arrange for your mail and package deliveries to be held while you’re away. It’s an easy step to forget……
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Airplane Art – Turkish Airlines Boeing 777-300ER resting at Singapore Changi Airport
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ATC Audio: JetBlue Halts Climb, Narrowly Avoiding a Collision With an ‘Invisible’ U.S. Military Plane Off Venezuela
JetBlue Flight 1112 from Curaçao to New York JFK had a close call off Venezuela when pilots reported a U.S. Air Force tanker crossing directly in front of them at roughly their altitude. In ATC audio, they say it was “within 5 miles — maybe 2 or 3 miles” ahead,...
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ATC Audio: JetBlue Halts Climb, Narrowly Avoiding a Collision With an ‘Invisible’ U.S. Military Plane Off Venezuela
JetBlue Flight 1112 from Curaçao to New York JFK had a close call off Venezuela when pilots reported a U.S. Air Force tanker crossing directly in front of them at roughly their altitude. In ATC audio, they say it was “within 5 miles — maybe 2 or 3 miles” ahead,...
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United Flight Attendant Arrested at Tampa Airport After Dispute with Cayman Airways Crew Member
A United Airlines flight attendant was arrested at Tampa International Airport (TPA) on March… The post United Flight Attendant Arrested at Tampa Airport After Dispute with Cayman Airways Crew Member appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
United Airlines Flight Attendant Arrested After Shoulder Tap Sparks Battery Allegation And Arrest
A United Airlines flight attendant at Tampa International Airport was arrested just moments before he was due to board a flight after a crew member at another airline accused him of touching her on the shoulder. The incident came to light after a YouTube channel only recently obtained bodycam footage...
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Valahnúker Mountain and the Cliffs of Valahnúkamöl in Iceland
The maritime winds persisted off of the Atlantic Ocean and onto the southern peninsula of Iceland — where the cliffs of Valahnúkamöl are located — causing the air to have a nippy and slightly uncomfortable chill to it... ...which felt significantly different than the weather over at... The post Valahnúker Mountain and...
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NTSB: Southwest Hit 70 Knots On Orlando Taxiway Thinking It Was The Runway — Controllers Canceled Takeoff
The NTSB’s report on Southwest flight 3278 describes a near-miss at Orlando where the crew began a takeoff roll on a taxiway, apparently believing it was the runway. ADS-B data shows the 737-800 accelerating to roughly 70 knots before the takeoff was rejected, with air traffic control canceling the clearance...
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I stayed at the Hotel Drover Fort Worth after the recent MtM Diamond meetup. My wish for an early Christmas gift came true. The post Yeehaw! Hotel Drover Fort Worth Highlights appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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Earn 85,000 Southwest Points Right Away (But Before Tuesday 9 A.M. ET) — Puts Companion Pass Within Reach
The Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Card is offering 85,000 bonus points after $3,000 spend — but the link dies at 9 a.m. ET on 12/16/2025. Because the card also comes with 15,000 Companion Pass qualifying points and your bonus + spend count too, you’d be sitting at 88,000 toward the...
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Is Spirit Airlines going out of business as soon as this weekend? It’s possible, but if it does it spells bad news for all flyers in the US, not just Spirit’s. Other Carriers Pouncing On Spirits Misfortune The media and other carriers seem to be all but certain that Spirit...

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