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MastercardGiftCard, VanillaGift, & AmexGiftCard are all waiving purchase fees with promo codes
No sooner have the waived purchase fee promotions for Mother’s Day ended than they return for graduation-themed promotions on MastercardGiftCard.com, VanillaGift.com, and AmexGiftCard.com. The Deal Get waived purchase fees when buying gift cards from the following sites: MastercardGiftCard.com: 100% off purchase fees when buying $50+ Mastercard gift cards & using...
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Family Spends $400 For One Night At Embassy Suites In Puerto Rico. Then The Front Desk Worker Crashes Out After They Ask For A Blanket: ‘I’m Not A Wizard’
“This is not Hilton standard."
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Should Rules of Photography Aboard Airplanes Become Stricter?
The rules pertaining to photography aboard airplanes became stricter with this airline, as a growing number of influencers and other people who are significantly involved with social media have been increasingly prevalent in recording their experiences aboard airplanes in recent years — especially when a fight or other unwanted activity...
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SAS award sale: Save 25% on all award flights (48K business class between US & Europe for adults, 24K for kids)
A few times each year, SAS seems to offer a discount when booking award flights using EuroBonus miles. They’ve returned with another award sale, this time even better than normal as it’s a 25% discount rather than the usual 20%. The Deal Save 25% when booking award flights with SAS...
View from the Wing
Man Killed By Frontier Jet On Denver Runway Had 20 Prior Arrests, Including Attempted Murder
The man killed when a Frontier Airlines jet hit him on a Denver runway had 20 prior arrests, including attempted murder, and had been arrested again just one month before scaling an airport fence and walking into the path of the aircraft. Authorities have ruled the death a suicide,
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Is the Bilt Palladium card worth its $495 annual fee? | Coffee Break Ep105 | 5-12-26
With most ultra-premium cards it’s possible to simply add up how much you value each perk and see if it meets or exceeds the annual fee, but this card is mostly valuable for its high earning rate from spend… It’s definitely worth $495 in the first year due to the...
Your Mileage May Vary
Why Some Countries Drive On The “Wrong” Side Of The Road
Any time we even THINK about renting a car in another country, I ask my husband the same question: “Wait…do they drive on the same side of the road as…
Frequent Miler
Choice Hotels summer promo: Get 8K points every 2 stays (Can redeem for $50 gas gift card)
Choice has opened registration for its summer promotion and it’s (seemingly mostly) the same promotion it’s run for many summers in a row. You’ll earn 8,000 bonus points for every two stays, with the ability to redeem 8,000 points for a $50 gift card for select brands. You can earn...
View from the Wing
Early SpaceX Investor Reveals Why Delta’s Starlink Deal Fell Apart — Now United Will Have Better Wifi For Years
Delta had a chance to move to Starlink, the inflight wifi system United is racing to install across its fleet. But an early SpaceX investor says the deal fell apart because Delta wanted Starlink behind its own branded portal — and now United may have the better passenger experience for...
One Mile at a Time
$300 Chase Sapphire Reserve Dining Credit: How To Use & Eligible Restaurants
The Chase Sapphire Reserve Card (review) is one of the most popular premium rewards cards. While the card has a steep $795 annual fee, it also offers a variety of benefits that can help offset that, ranging from lounge access to credits.
Miles To Memories
Battling For Hyatt Compensation, Delta’s Weird First Class Plane & Free Beer for Life
Delta's insane new first class count, the correct level of compensation & a crazy travel promo made for points enthusiasts.
View from the Wing
The Amex And Chase Points Playbook Is Changing — Some Programs Are Rising, Others Are Getting Riskier
Transferable points used to be the easy hedge against airline and hotel devaluations: keep flexible currency, transfer only when award space appears. But the currencies themselves are now moving in different directions, with some programs adding value while others lose edge or introduce new risk.
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Visiting One Of The Worst Priority Pass Lounges (Mmmm Pretzels For Dinner)
I could not find information on whether you can buy a day pass to this lounge, but even if it's an option, do NOT, I repeat DO NOT pay money to enter this lounge.
Your Mileage May Vary
We Booked A Mozart Concert In Vienna. Then Eurovision Happened
Needless to say, Mozart sounds a little different when techno beats are shaking your seat. That’s how we ended up spending one of our nights in Vienna. What we thought…
The Bulkhead Seat
Man Who Died After Being Struck by Frontier Airlines Jet in Denver Ruled a Suicide
As I wrote about this past weekend, a Frontier Airlines flight was forced to…
The Bulkhead Seat
United Flight Attendants Approve New Contract With Major Pay Raises
As I wrote about back in March, United flight attendants were set to vote…
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Save up to 30% on Accor stays in the Americas; also reduces award costs
Accor is running a new sale that’s giving a discount of up to 30% on stays at its properties in the Americas. Even better, it stacks with the standard 10% discount for being a member, plus due to the nature of Accor’s loyalty program, it reduces award pricing too. The...
One Mile at a Time
United Flight Attendants Ratify New Contract With Huge Raises, Retro Pay
Several weeks ago, we learned how United flight attendants had a new tentative contract, after a very drawn out negotiation process. There’s now a major update, as we’ve just learned that this contract has been ratified, which is huge news.
View from the Wing
Man Who Walked In Front Of Frontier Jet In Denver Identified — Death Ruled Suicide
The man struck by a Frontier Airlines jet during takeoff in Denver has now been identified, and authorities say his death was suicide. He had climbed an 8-foot perimeter fence, crossed into a remote airfield area, and reached the active runway within about two minutes — a rare but not...
Miles To Memories
American Airlines Offering 25,000 Bonus Miles for Flights to Australia or New Zealand
American Airlines has rolled out a new promotion for AAdvantage members, offering up to 25,000 bonus miles for flights to Australia and New Zealand.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Helsinki Has One of the Ugliest Sculptures I Have Ever Seen.
While I was walking on Tyynenmerenkatu in Helsinki on my way to the terminal where the vessel which operates as the ferry to Estonia was scheduled to depart, I spotted an unusual sculpture out of the corner of my eye which is located across the street just north of the...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: The Gundam Base, Chicago – Still for the Friends
The Gundam Base, Chicago TRIP REPORT: Still for the Friends Time to look at a lot of plastic and one of the bigger Japanese franchises, mixed with politics, high stakes, personal dramas and of course, giant human-piloted mechas. Welcome to the many timelines of Mobile Suit Gundam at The Gundam...
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(Confirmed) FedEx being removed from Flexible Business Credit on American Express® Business Gold Card from 10/1/26
Update 5/12/26: Last month, we received word that American Express® Business Gold cardholders would lose FedEx as a redemption option for the card’s Flexible Business Credit after October 1, 2026. We were then advised that that information had been shared in error. At the time it wasn’t clear if that news...
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United Airlines Flight Attendants Approve New Contract, Ending Six Year Pay Rise Battle
Flight attendants at United Airlines have voted overwhelmingly in favor of approving a new contract that will see the Chicago-based carrier’s most senior crew members earning more than $100 per hour in just a few years. The contract has been a long time coming as United’s flight attendant contract first...

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