Let’s face it: hotel and resort properties would not be charging mandatory resort fees if people were not paying for them, right? They certainly would not go through the trouble if it were not lucrative, I would think. Mandatory resort fees do not seem to be going away soon. If...

I’ve flown Virgin Atlantic Upper Class before. Lie-flat seat, better food, better service, better everything — the kind of experience that makes you think, “Yeah… I could get used to…

A night at one of my go-to JFK hotels turned surreal when I arrived and was told my Hyatt reservation had been changed behind my back. From there it spiraled into broken door locks, lounge and billing issues, and “bogus” charges I had to deal with on the way out. Continue...

The aviation industry is facing its first-ever passenger-led lawsuit over so-called ‘toxic fumes’ after a law professor at Temple University accused the embattled aerospace giant Boeing of leaving him with chronic brain and respiratory injuries following an incident aboard a Delta Air Lines Boeing 737. Jonathan Harris is suing Boeing...

IHG has severely limited free points transfers for Diamond Elite and Business Rewards members. Loyalty Lobby discovered a change in terms indicating that Diamond Elite members are now limited to transferring only 100K points per year with no fee, and Business Rewards members can only get access to free transfers...

Ever feel like breaking your carry-on to make sure it would fit and you don't have to pay fees? This passenger did it! The post Passenger Breaks the Wheels of His Carry-On to Avoid Carry-On Fees appeared first on Running with Miles.

The ororo AeroPro Heated Down Jacket features 8 zones of heating and 205 square inches of heating coverage. It's on Kickstarter, but only for a few more ...

When JetBlue announced its “25 for 25” promotion, I decided I was up for the challenge. And in the end, I’d get Mosaic 1 status (granted, it’s the lowest level…

The retrofitted 777-300ERs will feature 70 Flagship Suites up front, an increase of 18 compared to the current business class configuration. The post American Sends First 777-300ER to Hong Kong for Project Olympus Retrofits first appeared on Altitude Yes.

Spirit Airlines is at risk of collapse if it doesn't meet a December 13, 2025 funding deadline as part of its bankruptcy proceedings. The post Is the End Near for Spirit? Reports Suggest it May Not Survive the Weekend appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.

In one of the more inane articles I have read in a while, where you sit on an airplane purportedly says a lot about you — although there are admittedly some grains of truth embedded in it, in my opinion. Shown below are portions of the article in question, with my...

Update: The increased Chase Ink Business Preferred® 100K offer is now showing on referral links as well. Remember, though, that Chase business referrals are now awarded only for the first card a business opens with Chase. ~~~Original Post Follows~~~ There is an increased welcome offer available for the Chase Ink Business...

Southwest Airlines is making a major investment in Austin with the opening of a new crew base that will employ up to 2,000 people. The post Southwest Airlines Announces Major Austin Expansion, Adds Crew Base appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.

Two major U.S. airlines are quietly drawing up contingency plans in case Spirit can’t secure its next $100 million lifeline and has to shut down operations. A crucial cash deadline hits as soon as Saturday, and with no sale or standalone reorganization plan yet on file, Spirit’s future now depends...

On our way home from Copenhagen and London, we had some time in the… The post Lounge Review: United Club℠ (LHR – Gate B46) appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

When my passport was getting close to expiring, I started gathering everything I’d need to renew it. I have to tell you – I really, really hate getting my passport…