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A Long Slog Across Eurasia: Seoul to Amsterdam on a KLM Boeing 777-300ER
Flying a KLM Boeing 777-300ER from Seoul Incheon to Amsterdam
Frequent Miler
Preferred Hotels Amex Offer: Spend $500 & get $100 (targeted)
There’s a new, targeted Preferred Hotels & Resorts Amex Offer that’s giving a $100 statement credit when spending $500 or more. The Deal Spend $500+ on room rate and room charges at Preferred Hotels & Resorts & get $100 back as a statement credit with a targeted Amex Offer. Key...
The Bulkhead Seat
American Marks 100 Years With Nationwide Celebrations and a Look Toward the Future
American Airlines is celebrating a century of aviation history and commemorating 100 years since…
View from the Wing
Wells Fargo Autograph Journey Adds A New Transfer Partner — With A New Way To Get More Value From Points
Wells Fargo Autograph Journey has added Wyndham as a 1:2 transfer partner,. For travelers looking for a better answer after Chase cut bonus rewards on Airbnb and cruises, this turns an already solid $95 card into a more useful option for getting outsized value from everyday travel spending.
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‘Please Beware’: Friends Book $20,000 Airbnb 3 Months In Advance. Then Coachella Weekend They Get A Cancellation Notification. But They Didn’t Cancel It—And Neither Did The Host
A woman says she and her friends booked a $20,000 Airbnb for Coachella weekend. Then they claim an alleged glitch ended up canceling their reservation without them knowing.  TikToker Sarah Lee (@surahlee) booked an Airbnb with her friend for Coachella’s second weekend three months in advance. Then, a little over...
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: Courtyard by Marriott Cincinnati Airport South/Florence
I had to be in Cincinnati once again for a short overnight. With a…
Miles To Memories
Capital One Rebrands Spark Miles Cards to Venture/VentureOne, Plus 150K Miles Bonus and New Benefits
As of April 14, Spark Miles has been renamed to Venture Business and Spark Miles Select is now VentureOne Business.
View from the Wing
8 Reasons Citi New Premium Card Is Amazing Value In Year One
Citi launched a new premium credit card into an already crowded market — and it’s getting a lot of attention. Between a 75,000-point bonus, transferable points including American Airlines, and credits that can be used twice in the first year, the value can easily exceed the card’s annual fee.
Frequent Miler
Get $40 back when spending $200+ with a Hilton Amex Offer
It appears to be hotel Amex Offer week. In addition to new Amex Offers for Preferred Hotels & Resorts and Omni (both of which we’ll be covering later today), there’s one for Hilton that’s giving $40 back when spending $200 or more. The Deal Spend $200+ on room rate and...
One Mile at a Time
American Airlines Rolls Out Aircraft Trading Cards: Better Late Than Never!
American Airlines will be joining the trend of offering trading cards, though the airline is only doing this in celebration of its 100th birthday.
The Alviator
9 Features That Make A Good Premium Economy Product
Premium economy is increasing in popularity nowadays, especially with the price of business class becoming more and more…
Miles To Memories
How I Racked Up Over $8,000 In Credit Card Annual Fees Last Year
I share what our credit card annual fees cost for 2025. It ended up coming in at just over $8000. How does it compare to your numbers?
View from the Wing
Spirit Airlines Wants Out Of Bankruptcy Again — The U.S. Trustee Is Not Convinced
Spirit Airlines wants to exit bankruptcy for a second time, but the U.S. bankruptcy trustee says the airline still has not explained why its first restructuring failed so quickly or why creditors should believe this plan is any better. In order to wipe out shareholders and unsecured creditors again, it...
Frequent Miler
Unexpected: Wells Fargo adds Wyndham as transfer partner on 1:2 basis
File this under news that we weren’t expecting today. Not only is Wells Fargo adding a new transfer partner, and not only is it a useful partner—Wyndham Rewards—but it’s also at a very good transfer ratio of 1:2. The Wells Fargo transferable points program was previously one of the least...
Live and Let’s Fly
SWISS A330 Economy Class: Great Food, But A Very Long 9.5 Hours
We flew back to the USA from Switzerland on a SWISS A330 in economy class, where we enjoyed excellent food onboard, but found other elements of the flight disappointing. SWISS A330 Economy Class – My First Impressions My original plan was to spend some time in Copenhagen before flying home,...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Singapore Airlines Spontaneous Escapes: Save 30% on select KrisFlyer award flights (April edition)
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer’s famous Spontaneous Escapes have been released for April and offer 30% off select award flights. These are the airline’s monthly discounted award flight offers that are only open for booking for the last few weeks of this month for travel in the following month. As is typically...
One Mile at a Time
American Airlines Now Serving Lavazza Coffee On All Flights & In All Lounges
In October 2025, American made an exciting announcement when it comes to coffee. There’s now another update, as the rollout of this has been completed, so passengers can look forward to much better coffee.
Your Mileage May Vary
The Real Reason Your Seat Has to Be Upright During Takeoff and Landing
That pre-flight announcement isn’t arbitrary. Here’s why seat backs must be upright for takeoff and landing. You’ve boarded your plane and gotten yourself settled. Your carry-on bag is in the…
Miles To Memories
Big $2,000 Bonus for New Citi Business Checking Accounts
This is a good bonus for small businesses. We have seen the offer in the past, but it has been extended again and there is also a dedicated page on the Citi website that gives you more details.
Frequent Miler
Norwegian Cruise Line Amex Offer: Spend $1,000 & get $200 back (enrollment required)
There’s a new Amex Offer out for Norwegian Cruise Line which can save you a good chunk of change if you’ll be spending $1,000 or more. The Deal Spend $1,000 in one or more transactions with Norwegian Cruise Line & get $200 back with an Amex Offer. Key Terms Expires...
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American Airlines Turns 100 Today — And Finally Looks Like It Wants Customers Back
American Airlines turns 100 today with a lot still broken, but for the first time in years the airline is making visible moves that suggest it understands what customers actually value. From lounges and premium seats to small touches like pilot trading cards, the real story is not the centennial...
One Mile at a Time
Huge: United Restricts Polaris Lounge Access For Star Alliance Partner Airlines
United Airlines has just rolled out some major changes to its Polaris Lounge access. This goes beyond the recent announcement that select premium transcon passengers would receive access to Polaris Lounges, and that basic business class passengers wouldn’t receive access to Polaris Lounges.
Miles To Memories
Virgin Atlantic Just Hiked Award Fees Again
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club has quietly raised its award ticket surcharges for the second time in less than a year.
The Bulkhead Seat
American Airlines Brings Italian Coffee Experience Onboard With Lavazza Partnership
Delta Air Lines serves Starbucks. United Airlines partners with illy. Back in October, I…

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