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Southwest Flights Come Within 500 Feet of Each Other in Nashville After Go-Around
Two Southwest Airlines flights came within close proximity at Nashville International Airport (BNA) on…
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Spirit Wants Taxpayers To Own Part Of The Airline — In Exchange For A Bailout
Spirit is no longer just asking the government for cash to avoid liquidation. The new twist is that the airline has floated a bailout structure where taxpayers would wind up owning part of the company, turning a desperate plea for survival into a proposal to socialize losses in one of...
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Mexico’s President Flew Economy To Europe — Her Predecessor Sold The VIP Jet
Mexico’s president flew economy to Europe on her first trip to the continent since taking office, then posted a photo of herself working from her coach seat on the way to Barcelona. Surely she's not serving the public well by turning long-haul travel into a performance of thrift rather...
Frequent Miler
Google Hotels adds price tracking. Save money by tracking and re-booking / best price guarantees
Thrifty Traveler recently reported on an awesome development that has the potential to add up to significant savings: Google Hotels now offers price tracking at the hotel level, meaning that you can now track the price of an individual hotel. This has the potential to save you a ton of...
One Mile at a Time
Best Travel Insurance Of 2026: Compare Top Providers & Plans
As much as Id like to think that Im an airline and hotel expert, the topic of travel insurance is something that Ive historically not paid much attention to. A while back, I posed the question on the blog of whether frequent travelers should buy travel insurance, and a lot...
Points With a Crew
500 American Miles With A Shopping Portal Bonus (Offers End Monday)
Get one step closer to that next big trip by earning thousands of bonus airline miles with the current airline shopping portal bonuses
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Still for the Friends – Off to Chicago with American Airlines and British Airways
Still for the Friends Off to Chicago with American Airlines and British Airways Still for the friends But first. A trip to Liverpool, North West England.  But why? To the… daytime Heathrow run? Lounging around the usual suspects AA87 London Heathrow to Chicago O’Hare HOTEL: Crowne Plaza O’Hare HOTEL: Hyatt...
View from the Wing
Air Traffic Control Put Two Southwest Jets On A Collision Course In Nashville — Just 500 Feet Of Separation
Air traffic control in Nashville turned a Southwest jet that was going around after an aborted landing directly into the departure path of another Southwest flight, triggering collision warnings in both cockpits. The two aircraft came within about 500 feet vertically before the crews and onboard systems avoided a far...
Miles To Memories
Save $50 on $300 Citi Travel Hotel Booking [Targeted]
Citi has a targeted promotion that will save you $50 on your next hotel booking through Citi Travel. This offer is likely showing up for Strata Elite cardholders only.
The Alviator
What Makes A Good Intra-European Business Class Product?
Okay, so we know that intra-European business class sucks. In this uncompetitive landscape, what makes some products better than others?
Frequent Miler
25% transfer bonus from Citi to Leaders Hotels of the World Leaders Club
Citi has launched a 25% transfer bonus from Citi Thank You Rewards to Leading Hotels of the World Leaders Club through May 16, 2026. Leaders Club ordinarily offers decent value for Citi points, but with this transfer bonus it is possible to get some excellent deals. The Deal Citi Thank...
You Are Travel
Have Global Entry and Got a New Passport? – Don’t Forget to Do This
​tl;dr – You may need to visit your TTP account. Last year, I renewed my passport via an…
Altitude Yes
American Plans New and Expanded Admirals Club in Nashville
American's new Admirals Club in Nashville will span about 17,400 square feet, with construction set to begin in 2027. The post American Plans New and Expanded Admirals Club in Nashville first appeared on Altitude Yes.
Live and Let’s Fly
FBI Arrests Alleged Iran Arms Broker At LAX While She Tries To Flee Country On Turkish Airlines
Federal prosecutors say a Southern California woman was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) while trying to board a flight to Turkey after allegedly brokering Iranian weapons sales to Sudan. Woman Arrested At LAX In Alleged Iran-To-Sudan Arms Trafficking Scheme A 44-year-old Woodland Hills woman was arrested at LAX...
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Airlines All Over The World Are Using Iran And Fuel Prices To Demand Taxpayer Bailouts
Airlines all over the world are seizing on high jet fuel prices tied to the Iran conflict to press governments for emergency aid, tax breaks, subsidized loans, and other relief. Spirit’s bailout request is getting the attention, but the whole industry is trying to normalize another round of taxpayer support.
One Mile at a Time
My Petty Luxury Hotel Complaint: Minor, But Am I Being Unreasonable?
Let me start by acknowledging that in the scheme of things that matter, this doesn’t even rank. But OMAAT is also about covering the little details of the airline & hotel industry (I mean, I write about my favorite airline boarding music), so please indulge me for a moment.
The Bulkhead Seat
Delta Air Lines to Suspend and Adjust Multiple Routes Amid Rising Fuel Costs
Delta Air Lines is making a series of network Changes, including suspending several routes…
Miles To Memories
Amex Hilton Cards: Save $40 on Next Hilton Stay
This offer is showing up for many Hilton cardholders, which makes it an even better deal as you can stack it with the higher earning rates on Hilton stays and statement credits.
View from the Wing
Citi Strata Elite Credits Are Easy To Use — Here’s How To Max Them Out
Citi premium card looks complicated at first, but the real value is straightforward once you know how the credits post. The Strata Elite’s hotel, Splurge, Blacklane, Priority Pass, and Admirals Club benefits can make the first cardmember year far more lucrative than the $595 fee suggests.
Travel Points Playbook
Southwest Improves A-List Benefit + New Card Spending Offer
Last Friday, an email went out to Southwest elite members announcing an upcoming change to the boarding process.…
Frequent Miler
Melio: Pay business bills by credit card
Melio is a service intended to simplify paying business bills. Melio lets you pay bills with a credit or debit card for a 2.9% fee, or for free with bank-to-bank ACH transfers. Melio users can pay vendors via whichever method they prefer (e.g., ACH for free up to 5 times...
You Are Travel
These Are the World’s Biggest Hotel Chains
​tl;dr – The world’s biggest hotel chains listed by market capitalization. Any surprises? ​I love me an informative…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Two Southwest Airlines Planes Nearly Collide Mid-Air As They Come Within 500 Feet of One Another Over Nashville
Two Southwest Airlines airplanes nearly collided mid-air close to Nashville International Airport (BNA) on Saturday after air traffic controllers appear to have accidentally directed one of the planes to cross into the path of the other aircraft. The extraordinary near-miss occurred at around 5:45 p.m. on April 18, when Southwest...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Emirates Skywards: Earn 2x miles on flights to and from Helsinki (April 20 Bonus Offer Highlight)
Today's bonus offer highlight comes to us from Emirates who are celebrating their new route to Helsinki this fall with 2x Skywards miles. Check out all of the new bonuses added today:

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