Eye of the Flyer
Deadline Approaching to Change Platinum Airline Incidental Credit Preferred Carrier
If you have a Platinum card with an airline incidental statement credit perk, you have only a few days left to make any changes. And if you hold a Business flavor, you may want to make sure that your choice from last year is still selected. The final day to...
View from the Wing
“Oh Sh*t, Cancel Takeoff Clearance”: Southwest 737 Aborts As Private Plane Turns Onto Runway
A Southwest 737 in San Antonio began its takeoff roll after being cleared for departure when a private Pilatus PC-12 inadvertently turned onto the same runway. Tower audio captures the controller urgently canceling the takeoff clearance—“Oh sh*t”—and the Southwest crew rejecting the takeoff at speed, avoiding a runway collision as...
Wild About Travel
Cape Town: Beautiful and Complicated
I came to Cape Town hoping to like it and ended up loving it. I want to encourage other visitors to look beyond the surface here. It’s a complex and fascinating place. Introducing the CityThe road from the modern Cape Town airport passes through the sprawling townships of Langa, Nyanga...
One Mile at a Time
Huh: Thai AirAsia Strands Passengers On Bus After Remote Stand Mix-Up
I suppose with the number of flights that operate around the globe on a daily basis, mistakes of all sorts are bound to happen. However, this story in the Bangkok Post is a real head-scratcher, because there are supposed to be layers of procedures in place to prevent something like...
Economy Class & Beyond
Gulf Air to roll out Starlink connectivity
Another airline has signed for the Starlink connectivity service by SpaceX – this time, it’s Gulf Air. Gulf vAir Airbus A321neo – Image, Economy Class and Beyond Gulf Air announced the rollout of Starlink high-speed internet across its entire fleet starting mid-2026, offering complimentary Wi-Fi to passengers onboard its aircraft,...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Aer Lingus Confirms Its Closing Manchester Long-Haul Base After Cabin Crew Asked For More Money
Aer Lingus has confirmed that it will shutter its transatlantic long-haul base in Manchester, with the loss of 200 cabin crew jobs, after workers went on strike in a dispute over pay and conditions. The airline claims the decision is due to the base underperforming compared to its Dublin operation,...
Economy Class & Beyond
Delta Air Lines signs for further Airbus A330neo and A350 aircraft
It seems Delta’s fleet expansion is continuing unabated, with the airline signing for 31 additional widebody aircraft from Airbus. Delta Airbus A330neo and Airbus A350 – Image Airbus The 31 additional aircraft have been broken down as 16 A330-900s and 15 A350-900s. Once delivered, Delta’s widebody fleet will have grown...
Frequent Miler
How to find credit card Benefit Guides online
Anytime you get a new credit card, you’ll find that it comes with a small booklet usually titled “Guide to Benefits” with tiny print. These booklets typically detail the card’s purchase and travel protection benefits. Sometimes the booklets include additional benefits such as ID theft protection and concierge services. The...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Receive a 100% bonus when you buy Hilton Honors points
Hilton is out with their next buy points bonus and once again it provides up to 100% more points on purchases of 5,000 or more points. They have also increased the maximum number of points you can buy with this promotion. With a 100% bonus it means you are paying...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Marriott Bonvoy Escapes – Save up to 20% at select Marriott Hotels Worldwide
This week’s Marriott Bonvoy Escapes are now available for booking for stays at select hotels Worldwide. With Marriott Bonvoy Escapes members can save up to 20% on last minute stays through to February 22 that are booked by this Sunday. If you are unfamiliar with Marriott Escapes, they are last...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
I Was Caught Up in the Middle of the Diamond Elite Status Debacle.
I was caught up in the middle of the Diamond elite status debacle with the sale of elite qualifying points in which the Diamond elite status for which I paid was suddenly revoked from me.
Messages via e-mail were sent to me promoting the promise of earning Diamond elite status if...
Frequent Miler
(Update) New Bilt cards exclude tax payments, eBay, Facebook Marketplace, and more
Update 1/28/26: There’s been a positive change regarding excluded transactions. A reader spotted that Bilt has now removed the exclusion for eBay and Facebook Marketplace payments. We’ve confirmed with Bilt that those transactions will indeed now earn points and be eligible to earn 4% Bilt Cash if that’s the earning...
Monkey Miles
New Marriott Credit Card Offers – 5 free night Boundless and 3 Night Biz offers are back!
We break down the latest credit offers for Marriott branded Chase and Amex credit cards
The post New Marriott Credit Card Offers – 5 free night Boundless and 3 Night Biz offers are back! appeared first on Monkey Miles.
View from the Wing
Citi Strata Elite Earns American Airlines Miles Faster Than AAdvantage Cards — Has A 100,000 Point Bonus
The Citi Strata Elite got a major boost — a 100,000-point welcome offer after $6,000 spend in three months, plus earning rates up to 12X and the only transferable link to American AAdvantage. Add credits that can be double dipped in the first cardmember year, Admirals Club passes, and full...
Frequent Miler
Kroger: Earn 4x fuel points on 3rd party gift cards; fixed-value Visa & Mastercard gift cards
Kroger is again running a promotion that awards 4x fuel points on third-party gift cards, whether purchased online or in-store, as well as on fixed-value Visa and Mastercard gift cards. Both promotions are valid on gift cards purchased this weekend from Friday January 30 through Sunday February 1, 2026. Note...
View from the Wing
Southwest’s Earnings Just Dropped — Falling Profits Show The Turnaround Isn’t Working, Cheaper Jet Fuel Kept Them Profitable
Southwest’s full-year results are out, and the “turnaround” isn’t showing up where it should: revenue barely grew while net profit slipped versus 2024. The airline stayed in the black largely thanks to cheaper jet fuel (and cost cuts), not because bag fees and other changes delivered the revenue lift Wall...
Frequent Miler
Earn IHG Diamond status with only 8 nights (targeted status challenge)
At the end of 2025, IHG targeted some members of its loyalty program with an opportunity to buy enough elite qualifying points to get Diamond status for another year. For those who bought it at just the right time of the evening, they found their status was extended through the...
Travel Codex
Always Utilize A Virtuoso Travel Advisor for Cruises and Tours
Let’s address the obvious question upfront: Why use a travel advisor when you can book a cruise or tour online The short answer? Because booking direct rarely gives you the best experience or the best value. Can you do it, yes, but what when things go wrong? Don’t be a...
Ultima Llamada
Viajando en el Vuelo Internacional más Corto de Europa! Helsinki-Tallin ATR-72
EL VUELO MÁS CORTO DE EUROPA Ya había volado hace algún tiempo el vuelo más corto operado por un Boeing 787 en Europa, pero esta vez quería ir un poquito más allá. Estando en los países nórdicos se presentó la posibilidad de montar en el vuelo internacional más corto de...
