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Frequent Miler

My low-hassle $0 credit card wallet for re-entering the points game (A Carrie commentary)

About a year and a half ago, I decided to gradually re-enter the points and miles game. Despite working for arguably the best points and miles blog in the space (ok ok, I may be biased), I had essentially retired from the game otherwise. For instance, aside from being an...

Economy Class & Beyond

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (6th June)

It’s the end of another week as we head into June, with change in the air. But then, isn’t change a part of life? Anyway, enough musing for a post – time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Bollywood in Birmingham – another film starts shooting in...

Your Mileage May Vary

Flying First Class? You Might Still Be Shut Out of the Lounge

You’ve just booked your first First Class flight using airline miles—nice work! You arrive at the airport feeling a little fancy, ready to enjoy all the perks you’ve heard about.…

Miles To Memories

Haters, Hot Takes & “Hating” Criss Angel – The Truth About MTM Vegas!

MTM Vegas unhinged and exposed. Answering your questions and peeling back behind the channel and brand.

View from the Wing

Bali Is Threatening To Deport ‘Influencers’ Who Make Sponsored Posts In New Immigration Crackdown

Bali immigration officials are warning influencers that sponsored posts, comped hotel stays, brand collaborations and content shoots can count as work—not tourism. The island’s new immigration patrol is even using social media posts as evidence, meaning the same Bali reel meant to promote a villa or beach club could become...

The Bulkhead Seat

2026 Weekly Review: June 6th

Greetings from Orlando! We’re spending the weekend here for a pickle ball tournament. In…

One Mile at a Time

Weekly Review: June 06, 2026

I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I’m supposed to head to Europe in the coming days with the whole family, but my gosh, award availability is looking grim. I’m sure I’ll find something, but it’s not looking pretty! On the points & travel front, this week...

Points With a Crew

17 Tech and Travel Deals at Amazon For 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

Travelers Were Asked Which City Disappointed Them Most. The Answers Were Brutal.

Sometimes a place can be a victim of its own reputation. You hear people rave about it. You see stunning photos online. Movies, TV shows, travel writers, and social media…

Live and Let’s Fly

The Aging Playboy, The Prada Bag, And The Inflight Romance Scam

I really felt sad for my seatmate, who was engaged in a frenzied WhatsApp conversation on a flight up the California coast with his “girlfriend” that was impossible for me to avoid and left me very thankful that I am out of the dating game… My Seatmate’s WhatsApp Romance Drama...

The Bulkhead Seat

Philippine Airlines to Join oneworld® Alliance in 2027

Philippine Airlines (PAL) is set to become the newest member of the oneworld® alliance…

The Gate with Brian Cohen

Wooden Escalators in Sydney: An Escalation Sensation

You can ride on wooden escalators in New York that are greater than 100 years old which are still in operation to this day; but you can also find wooden escalators in Sydney, which are considered to be an Escalation Sensation. The wooden escalators in Sydney that are currently located in...

Economy Class & Beyond

Embraer E2 programme passes 500 orders – Azorra signs for 15 E2 Aircraft

Embraer has secured an additional order for the E2 family aircraft from lessor Azorra, and in the process, has passed a major milestone in the E2 Project. Azorra has signed an additional firm order for 15 E195-E2 aircraft, with purchase rights for 15 additional jets, strengthening the long-standing partnership. With...

One Mile at a Time

Surprise: Philippine Airlines Joining Oneworld Alliance In 2027

Lately were not seeing a whole lot of action with the big three global alliances, when it comes to airlines being added, at least compared to a decade or two ago. So along those lines, theres a pretty cool development, as oneworld is getting yet another new member, and this...

View from the Wing

American Airlines Makes Same-Day Flight Changes Miserable — United And Delta Are Far More Generous

American Airlines advertises same-day confirmed changes as a way to move to a better flight, but its rules make the benefit far harder to use than United or Delta. Seats can still be for sale, first class passengers can be blocked, hub customers can lose flexibility, and the app may...

Your Mileage May Vary

Checking Out Of Your Hotel Room? Don’t Do This Before You Go

Most of us have a little routine before checking out of a hotel. We make sure we didn’t leave anything in a drawer, take one last look in the bathroom,…

View from the Wing

Record Chase Sapphire Reserve 150,000 Point Bonus Offer Is Ending Soon

Chase Sapphire Reserve now has a record 150,000-point bonus, but the bigger story is that this is still a premium travel card built for actual spending. With strong earning on direct travel and dining, useful protections, valuable transfer partners, and better-than-usual lounge access, the $795 card is not just another...

View from the Wing

Philippine Airlines Just Announced It Will Join Oneworld—A Major New Asia Partner For American Airlines Flyers

Philippine Airlines is joining oneworld next year, finally putting one of the better-hidden Asia award opportunities within reach of American Airlines flyers. Its seats have often been unusually available but hard for U.S. travelers to book; once PAL enters oneworld, those awards should become cheaper and easier to access—until everyone...

Miles To Memories

Calling an Audible – Chasing More Ultimate Rewards with this Unexpected Card

I've never given much thought to the Chase Ink Business Unlimited. But like many other life aspects, things can and do change.

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‘I Cried Myself To Sleep’: New York Woman Stays At Great Wolf Lodge. Then She Immediately Feels Sick. Then It ‘Ruins’ Her Life

"Great Wolf Lodge ruined my life."

Points With a Crew

Chase Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card – 3 Reasons It’s One Of The Best!

The Chase Ink Business Preferred is an incredible card with a sign up bonus easily worth over $1,000. And now it is even easier to get, because Chase has ...

Live and Let’s Fly

Barking “Service Dog” Ruins My United Airlines Redeye Sleep

I know I sound like a broken record sometimes, but it seems like I cannot escape a trip without encountering a fake service animal, this time a barking dog on a United Airlines redeye flight. A Barking “Service Dog” On United Airlines Interrupts My Redeye Slumber… I was flying from...

Point Me to the Plane

3 Days In Iceland: What To Do On A Stopover

Have a few days in Iceland or a quick stopover? Here are some tips on what to do make the most of your Icelandic adventure.

Your Mileage May Vary

Why We Stopped Booking Aisle And Window Seats As A Couple

There are a few different options for couples when booking seats on domestic flights, and our preferences have recently changed. Previously, we took a sometimes polarizing approach — booking an…

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