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United Co-Pilot Warned Captain Of Low Approach Before Boeing 767 Hit Pole
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has just released its preliminary report about that bizarre accident we saw roughly a month ago, where a United jet struck a light pole (which in turn struck a truck) on the New Jersey Turnpike, and it highlights just how avoidable this incident was…
One Mile at a Time
United Co-Pilot Warned Captain Of Low Approach Before Boeing 767 Hit Truck
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has just released its preliminary report about that bizarre accident we saw roughly a month ago, where a United jet struck a truck on the New Jersey Turnpike, and it highlights just how avoidable this incident was…
Live and Let’s Fly
American Airlines Upgrades Lounge Dining With Better Hot Meals, A La Carte Dishes
Earlier this week, I wrote that American Airlines was winning me over with better food in its network of Admirals Club lounges. Now American has made clear this was not a lucky outlier, but part of a deliberate effort to improve dining across its Admirals Club and Flagship Lounge network....
The Bulkhead Seat
Pegasus Airlines Flight Evacuated After Power Bank Catches Fire During Taxi in Ankara
A Pegasus Airlines flight bound for İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) was forced to…
Altitude Yes
American Enhances Lounge Catering With More Hot Items, More Variety
Flagship Lounges will now include a QR code-enabled a la carte menu, while Admirals Clubs will get two additional hot items. The post American Enhances Lounge Catering With More Hot Items, More Variety first appeared on Altitude Yes.
The Bulkhead Seat
Air Transat Expands Spain Network Through New Partnership With Iberia
Air Transat is strengthening its presence in Spain with a new interline partnership with…
Miles To Memories
(Free Museum Weekend) Bank of America Museums on Us, List of Dates & Participating Museums
The Bank of America museums on us program returns for 2026. Find out dates, how to qualify & how to check out certain museums for FREE.
View from the Wing
Bankrupt Spirit Wants $87 Million For LaGuardia Flight Slots—But The Airport Says They’re Not Spirit’s To Sell
Bankrupt Spirit Airlines is trying to turn its LaGuardia flight slots into $87 million, but the airport’s operator says the airline is trying to auction off rights that aren’t Spirit’s to sell. That sounds like a major problem—except FAA-approved slot sales are real, and LaGuardia still has to provide airport...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Miles and Points On Sale — June 5 2026
Sometimes you need an infusion of miles or points to your membership account for whatever reason — perhaps to have enough to redeem for a limited time award as one example — and the best time to purchase or gift miles or points is when they are on sale, as...
Live and Let’s Fly
Spirit Airlines 2.0: Can A Grassroots Campaign Bring The Airline Back From The Dead?
A viral grassroots campaign wants everyday travelers, former employees, and Spirit fans to buy Spirit Airlines and relaunch it as a community-owned “Spirit 2.0.” It is certainly a long shot unlikely ever to come to fruition, but I love the sentiment behind it: not every distressed airline has to be...
One Mile at a Time
What To Do When Transferable Points Don’t Transfer As Expected: My Tips
I always recommend doing what you can to earn transferable points currencies for your credit card spending, as this gives you the most flexibility to maximize your points. This also safeguards you from devaluations in any particular frequent flyer program, which is great flexibility to have.
Frequent Miler
Chase Sapphire Reserve®: New 150K Welcome Offer (Ending soon)
Update 6/5: Although there’s no confirmed end date, we’ve been informed that this best-ever offer for the Chase Sapphire Reserve® will be ending soon. If you’re interested, act accordingly. ~~~ The Chase Sapphire Reserve® card now features an increased welcome offer of 150,000 Ultimate Rewards points after spending $6,000 on...
Monkey Miles
June 2026 Air France/KLM Flying Blue Promo Rewards
We give you the good good on Flying Blue Promo rewards
Live from a Lounge
HDFC Bank SmartBuy Gyftr quietly slashes Amazon Fresh and Zomato purchase limits overnight
HDFC Bank Credit Card members would have woken up with a new update about HDFC Bank Smartbuy. In case you don't know yet, you can find out here.
One Mile at a Time
American Upgrades Lounge Food With A La Carte Dishes, Cheese-Monger Carts
American is trying to become more competitive with Delta and United, given the massive profitability gap between the airlines. The companys management is finally realizing that the only way to succeed is by investing more in the passenger experience.
View from the Wing
American Airlines Passenger Lunges Over The Seat And Attacks Man In The Row Ahead
An American Airlines passenger says the woman seated behind him became erratic during descent, lunged over his seat, and slammed him into the cabin wall hard enough to knock off his glasses and possibly leave him unconscious. He is suing the alleged attacker directly, not American, while a related federal...
TravelUpdate
Hilton Expanding In The Florida Keys With A Waterfront Resort
Hilton is expanding in the Florida Keys with the conversion of Ocean’s Edge Resort & Marina into the Hilton Key West Resort & Marina.
Frequent Miler
The best card combo for domestic travelers
We recently received an excellent question via the giant mailbag. I started outlining an answer for a “question of the week” podcast, but quickly realized that there was more to say than would fit in a couple of minutes of audio discussion. I decided it was worth a post to...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Veteran United Airlines Flight Attendant Sues Over Allegation of Sexual Assault And Stalking
A veteran United Airlines flight attendant is suing the Chicago-based carrier over ‘false’ allegations that he sexually assaulted a coworker and then stalked her during a layover at a hotel in London, England, used by the carrier. Antoine B. from New York had worked for United Airlines for 25 years...
One Mile at a Time
Oops: Iberia Airbus A350 Damaged By Botched Water Cannon Salute
What was intended to be a celebratory occasion to commemorate a special flight ended up grounding a plane, as a water cannon salute went wrong.
Eye of the Flyer
A Free Second Bag and Bigger Bonuses — But Mind the Lounge Rules
A major airline and banking giant's love affair celebrates its 30-year anniversary this year. To make the occasion, they gave their cobranded card lineup a glow-up: new card designs, bigger welcome offers, and a couple of fresh benefits. Get out your party hats (and a second bag you can check...
Live and Let’s Fly
Is The Era Of Lufthansa First Class Awards With Partner Miles Over?
We are still waiting for clarity, but I fear the era of booking Lufthansa First Class with partner miles may be over. I truly hope I am wrong, but it would fit the broader Star Alliance trend: if United is tightening partner access to premium cabins, why would Lufthansa not...
One Mile at a Time
Huge Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card 125K Points + Free Night Welcome Offer
Marriott Bonvoy has a portfolio of co-branded credit cards, issued by both American Express and Chase. The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card is the mid-range personal card issued by Chase, and it’s a card that can be worth it on an ongoing basis for the perks.
View from the Wing
TSA Issues The Travel Warning Nobody Expected: Check Your Suitcase For A Cat Before You Zip It [Roundup]
TSA has moved from “remove your laptop” to “remove your cat.” Before heading to the airport, check your suitcase for a feline stowaway. Plus Airbus a350 damaged during water cannon salute, Alaska award sale and points transfers, and draconion cancellation fees.

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