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Allegiant & Sun Country Merge, As Two Leisure Airlines Seek Synergies
In January 2026, the latest merger in the US airline industry was announced, and it wasn’t particularly surprising. There’s now an update, as this deal has officially closed. However, among airline mergers, this has to be one of the ones with the fewest implications for customers… at least for now.
Frequent Miler
The best card for Priority Pass lounges, experiences, and restaurants
Many credit cards include Priority Pass membership as a perk. Many airport lounges across the world accept Priority Pass for free entry. But Priority Pass offers more than just lounges. Some Priority Pass memberships also include free access to experiences (airport massage chairs, gaming rooms, etc.) and restaurants (free meals...
Travel With Grant
My Online Passport Renewal Only Took 2 Weeks (Full Timeline & Process)
I recently renewed my U.S. passport online and was surprised by how fast and simple the process was. From application to delivery, it only took about 2 weeks with no paperwork or mailing required. I’ve shared the full timeline, what I needed to prepare, and one unexpected issue I ran...
2PAXfly
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: Digital upgrade — faster check-in, smarter app, and priority bag drops
Virgin has announced a major upgrade to its mobile app and domestic airport check-in experience. It promises a 50% redution in check-in times across 10 Australian domestic airports. The rollout starts this month, May 2026, and should rbe complete before the end of the year. What this actually means is...
2PAXfly
GOVERNMENT: Budget grounds taxpayer-funded Qantas Club memberships
The Australian Federal Government has cottoned on to the public service’s travel habit of taxpayer-funded airline lounge memberships. Finance Minister Katy Gallagher has banned Commonwealth agencies from charging taxpayers for Qantas Club, Virgin Australia lounge and similar airline memberships. The directive emerged from the 2026 budget papers. Lounge bill The...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Toll Roads Slowly Spread in Canadian Maritime Provinces
If you have been wanting to travel to visit the Maritime Provinces in Canada, know that the advent of toll roads are slowly spreading there, as one province becomes the latest to introduce the concept on its highways.
The province is...
View from the Wing
Nashville Airport Board Packet Reveals New American Airlines Lounge Layout — And $12.6M Loan To Build It
American Airlines already announced a much larger Nashville Admirals Club, but the airport’s finance committee packet reveals the real news: the lounge layout, outdoor terraces, and a $17.8 million buildout where Nashville airport covers $5.1 million and lends American another $12.6 million to finish the job.
Hawaii Calling
Mega Lounges Coming to Honolulu Airport: Hawaiian, Southwest & Delta Compared
If you’ve flown through Daniel K. Inouye International Airport recently, you’ve probably noticed something: the lounge situation hasn’t exactly kept up with the rest of the travel experience. That’s starting to change — and in a big way. Across multiple terminals, three major airlines are now investing in new or...
Frequent Miler
Easy money: $200 bonus with $1K deposit into first-time Ally Invest account (for existing Ally Bank customers)
If you are an Ally Bank customer and have never tried Ally Invest, their self-directed brokerage account type, there’s an opportunity to earn an easy $200 bonus by depositing $1,000 in cash or transferring $1,000 in investments from another institution and holding the money there for 90 days. That’s a...
View from the Wing
Delta’s Internal Summer Plan To Stop Cancellations Snowballing: More Pilots, Fewer Flights
When disruptions hit, pilot availability, crew scheduling, fleet readiness, and a too-tight schedule can turn delays into waves of cancellations — so Delta is adding reserves, trimming flights, and rebuilding operational slack.
Frequent Miler
$50 Shell gift card for $45 at BestBuy.com (free shipping)
Bestbuy.com is currently offering a physical $50 Shell gas gift card for $45. That may be of particular interest to those who have a Citi Strata Elite card and have chosen Best Buy for their splurge credits, since a purchase like this should qualify. The Deal Best Buy is offering...
The Points of Life
Travel Lesson: Don’t Forget Your Duty Free
Yesterday I wrote about how much I learn from traveling (see Fun Facts: Anguilla). Cultural learning is separate from Travel Lessons, where I chronicle mistakes I make that can derail my trip. The latest lesson is remembering your duty-free purchases. At The Gate Some airports deliver your duty-free purchases to...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Big Summer Sale With LOT Polish Airlines
Take advantage of the Big Summer Sale with LOT Polish Airlines with which you can fly between the United States and Europe for as low as $605.00 round trip with your choice of no fewer than three different fare classes...
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