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...
Live and Let’s Fly
Turkish Airlines Eyes Premium Economy Comeback, Reviving “Comfort Class” Era
It appears that Turkish Airlines is seriously considering the return of premium economy to its longhaul aircraft, a welcome move that brings back fond memories of “Comfort Class.” Turkish Airlines Considering Bringing Back Premium Economy Turkish was one of the original carriers to introduce premium economy and back in the...
View from the Wing
Southwest Flight Attendant Asks Passengers to Write Notes to a Nervous First-Time Deploying Soldier—The Whole Plane Joins In
A passenger on a Southwest flight from Dallas Love Field to New York notices a young soldier in uniform looking anxious. The solder tells a flight attendant he’s deploying for the first time. The attendant makes an announcement inviting passengers to write him encouraging notes and pass them forward. And...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Miles and Points On Sale — January 9 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...
Frequent Miler
Current Amex Offers
This post is designed to show current Amex Offers. If you have any Amex cards, even authorized user cards, then you’re eligible to sign up for offers when you log into your Amex account. If you’re planning to shop or book travel, check this page to see if an Amex...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
January 9 Bonus Offer Highlight: Delta SkyMiles – Get $1 MQD per $1 spent on bookings with Delta Cars & Stays
Today's bonus offer highlight is the quick return of Delta's Medallion Qualifying Dollars offer for hotel stays and car rentals booked via Delta. Check out all of the new bonuses added today:
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The Points of Life
Simply The Best: TPOL in 2025
What just happened? That’s how I describe 2025. Here are the best posts from last year: Simply The Best: January 2025 52 Places I Probably Won’t Visit in 2025 Simply The Best: February 2025 I Am Not a Foodie. And Neither Are You. Simply The Best: TPOL Is 11 And...
One Mile at a Time
Guide To United MileagePlus Elite Status Match & Challenge
It’s common for airlines to offer some sort of status challenge or status match program, in order to lure frequent flyers who are loyal to competing airlines, but are considering a switch. In the United States, most major airlines offer some sort of a status match challenge opportunity, including Alaska,...
View from the Wing
Judge Laughs at TSA as Southwest Fights $48 Million Fine for Keeping Passenger Fees
A Fifth Circuit judge openly laughed when the TSA argued it isn’t set up to refund millions of passengers—while defending a $48 million penalty against Southwest for allegedly failing to return the same security fees. The case tests whether an airline has to cut cash refunds for government fees when...
Economy Class & Beyond
IndiGo takes delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR as it plans its long-haul ambitions
IndiGo is the latest carrier to add the extra-long-range Airbus A321XLR, with the first aircraft recently delivered to the airline. The delivery of the A321XLR marks a big step forward as IndiGo plans out its long-term expansion strategy. The aircraft will be deployed on the airline’s upcoming non-stop services connecting ...
Frequent Miler
The mixed bag of Marriott Nightly Upgrade Awards
Marriott Bonvoy members who earn 50 elite nights in a calendar year earn Platinum Elite status and a Choice Benefit. Those most commonly chosen of the 50-night Choice Benefits are Nightly Upgrade Awards. Long-time Marriott Platinum members know that these awards can be a very mixed bag in terms of...
Eye of the Flyer
New Capital One Lounge — The Biggest One Yet — Coming to Charlotte!
Another Capital One Lounge is joining the bank’s growing airport club network — and the new outpost will be the chain’s biggest location. The new Capital One Lounge will be at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and part of the airport’s Concourse A expansion. The Mezzanine level will host the...
Live and Let’s Fly
From Triumph To Tragedy: Mother Jailed For 10 Years After Death Of Girl Born On Air Canada Flight
This is a heartbreaking story that intersects aviation history, child welfare, and criminal justice. A Canadian mother has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after a judge found her responsible for the death of her five-year-old daughter, a girl who once captured the world’s attention when she was born...
One Mile at a Time
Buy United MileagePlus Miles With Up To 100% Bonus (1.88 Cents Per Mile)
Strategically buying miles & points can represent a great deal, especially for luxury travel. United Airlines MileagePlus has just launched its newest sale on purchased miles. As usual, different members may be targeted for different offers. There’s a surprising new restriction on this offer compared to previous ones.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Not Using Headphones In Public Places: Rude or Reasonable?
People seem to be increasingly using their portable electronic devices to be informed or entertained at increased volumes in public places — such as airports, restaurants, the lobbies of hotel properties, and even aboard airplanes as four of countless examples — while simultaneously not using headphones to keep the audio...
Frequent Miler
Capital One Venture X Business 400K welcome offer (ending soon)
Update 1/8/26: Capital One is now advertising that this 400K offer will be ending on January 19th. ~~~ Yesterday, Capital One released an “increased” welcome offer for the Venture X Business card that awards new cardholders 400,000 Capital One Miles after spending $150,000 in the first 6 months. The offer is split...
Travel With Grant
How Fast Does the Citi Strata Elite $200 Splurge Credit Post for Best Buy Purchases?
Discover how quickly the Citi Strata Elite $200 Splurge Credit posts for Best Buy purchases. Learn from Laura's experience and see why the credit appeared automatically just two days after her transactions.
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