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Is British Airways Really Owned By The Spanish? How The Airline’s Parent Company Actually Operates

British Airways comes in for a fair amount of criticism, much of it warranted, but when pundits complain about the airline, they often assert that the downfall of what was once considered ‘the world’s favorite airline’ is down to the fact that it is owned by the Spanish. In their...

One Mile at a Time

American Systemwide Upgrades: How To Earn & Redeem Them, Maximize Value

While domestic upgrades are nice, upgrades on long haul flights are even nicer. Having a flat bed on an overnight transoceanic flight makes all the difference between arriving exhausted and arriving well rested.

Live and Let’s Fly

Will January 25, 2026 Be The Worst US Flight Day Ever?

Storms, ATC constraints, and airline ops collide. But does January 25, 2026 truly belong in the “worst day ever” conversation? Airlines Cancel Flights En Masse For most major hubs, flights cancelled for Sunday January 25th, 2026 at an historically significant level – especially for a weather event. But is January...

The Bulkhead Seat

World of Hyatt® Promo: Earn Up to 3x Bonus Points With DoorDash

World of Hyatt® Credit Card members now have a new way to earn bonus… The post World of Hyatt® Promo: Earn Up to 3x Bonus Points With DoorDash appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

View from the Wing

Influencer Warns Spirit And Delta Can Kick You Off With No Refund For Crop Tops And Flip Flops — The Truth Is Worse

An influencer says Spirit and Delta can boot you with no refund for crop tops and flip-flops. The contracts don’t ban specific outfits—they use vague terms like “barefoot” and “inadequately clothed,” giving staff wide discretion on who flies.

TravelUpdate

Review: Egyptair economy class from Dublin to Cairo on the A320neo

I was heading out on a work trip to Cairo and only one airline flies non-stop between the…

The Gate with Brian Cohen

Aerial View of Midtown Atlanta. Sunday Morning Photograph.

The sky was clear and the humidity was low as the airplane descended, which revealed a clear aerial view of Midtown Atlanta moments prior to landing at the airport. At the center of the photograph is... The post Aerial View of Midtown Atlanta. Sunday Morning Photograph. appeared first on The Gate.

One Mile at a Time

Introduction: From Iceland To The Residence Via Cambodia!

Welcome to my next trip report series, which will be a long one! That’s because it covers a combination of a vacation in Iceland, plus a review trip tagged onto the end, which took me through India, Malaysia, Singapore, Cambodia, the UAE, Ireland, and more! This was a super fun...

Pointalize

Positioning Flights: Save Big on Awards

Save 50,000+ points with Positioning Flights. Learn the 4 Golden Rules to safely book separate tickets and unlock hidden international award space.

View from the Wing

Delta Sells First Class For $37 — So Why Chase Status For Upgrades? [Roundup]

Delta just sold a first-class seat for $37—which tells you everything about how little “upgrades” are worth when the airline can monetize the cabin instead. Also in today’s roundup: basic-economy behavior at its finest, a rare case where a hotel service charge actually pays out to staff, an “infinite money...

Eye of the Flyer

Insane New LA Cruise Port, Free Sub for Middle Seat, Cockpit Northern Lights Show, F1 Car Onboard Mega Yacht and More Travel News

Here are this week’s cruise headlines and news from around the web and interweb: New Los Angeles Cruise Terminal Looks Out of This World Subway Is Giving Middle Seat Travelers $20 Gift Cards for One Day The most incredible display of aurora I’ve ever seen in my 20 years of...

One Mile at a Time

Atmos Rewards Summit Card Partner Award Booking Fee Waiver Benefit

Link: Learn more about theAtmos Rewards Summit Visa InfiniteCredit Card

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Accident Investigators Slam Airline for Skipping Safety Fix That Triggered Mid-Air Decompression

The flag carrier of Switzerland failed to replace a faulty part on an Airbus A330 that led to a decompression and an emergency landing in September 2024 because the airline decided it didn’t want to spend the money to fix the problem, despite the issue having been known for nearly...

One Mile at a Time

What’s My Credit Score? Excellent, Despite Lots Of Cards… Here’s Why

There are a lot of misconceptions about how credit scores are calculated. When I explain to people that I have 20+ credit cards open at a given time, the first question I’m usually asked is ”doesn’t that ruin your credit score?!”

Pointalize

Credit Utilization Ratio: The 30% Myth

Stop aiming for 30% credit utilization. Discover why 1-10% is the real sweet spot for an 800+ FICO score and how 0% usage can actually hurt you.

PointsMath

Fifth-Freedom Flights in Asia Pacific: Routes & Airlines

The Fifth Freedom flight is a fantastic concept that benefits airlines. Additionally, several fifth-freedom flights operate worldwide. Usually, airlines use these flights on popular routes or to popular destinations. These airlines offer several fifth-freedom flights in the Asia Pacific. Here are the fifth-freedom flights in the Asia Pacific, including routes,...

PointsMath

Airline Status Match and Challenge Promotions 2026

Airlines occasionally launch status-match promotions. Some programs also have Status challenge promotions. These status match & challenge promotions are among the easiest ways to earn airline elite status and make the most of your next travel adventure. Several airlines are offering status-match and challenge promotions you can use to earn...

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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...

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