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
Review: Lufthansa Senator Lounge B (Non-Schengen) – Frankfurt (FRA)
The Lufthansa Senator Lounge B (in the Non-Schengen area) of Frankfurt Airport has always been one of my favorite FRA lounges and was a godsend after a long overnight in economy class. After arriving from Addis Ababa, I proceeded directly to this lounge in search of coffee and orange juice....
Monkey Miles
Last Chance! 100k offer on Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card
We review the new Capital One Venture X - is it the best premium card for most people? We answer that question and everything else you'd want to know
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View from the Wing
She Said Goodbye to Her Traveling Boyfriend at Baggage Claim, Then Her Husband Walked Up — Look Closely at the Monitor
A woman says goodbye to her “traveling boyfriend” at airport baggage claim — and seconds later her husband appears with flowers, stunning everyone nearby. But look closely at the monitor: this isn’t security footage at all, it’s a production feed, and the on-screen file name gives away what's going on.
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Altitude Yes
Review: American Airlines Flagship Lounge, Chicago O’Hare
This lounge spans 17,000 square feet and provides ample seating and dining space, even during my visit during the peak afternoon hours.
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Frequent Miler
Atmos Rewards Communities are coming: Get rebates on award flights, bonus status points, & more
When Alaska Airlines launched Atmos Rewards – its new loyalty program incorporating Hawaiian Airlines – one of the features it announced was something called Communities. Coming in 2026 for the most part, details of the different Communities programs were vague at the time of the Atmos Rewards launch. More details...
One Mile at a Time
Air France-KLM Flying Blue: Why It’s The Most Useful SkyTeam Mileage Currency
Air France-KLM Flying Blue is in my opinion the most useful SkyTeam frequent flyer program for redeeming miles, and for that matter, one of the most valuable frequent flyer programs for transatlantic business class awards.
Miles For Family
Bilt 2.0 Speculation, Booking Azores Airlines and More
I’m enjoying some days off work and spending time with my family. I hope you are doing the same! Here is the latest miles and points news from around the web: Bilt Rent Day January 2026 and Bilt 2.0 Speculation: I’m not impressed at all with Bilt’s January 2026 Rent...
Live and Let’s Fly
Missed Frontier Flight Triggers Ugly Confrontation At Houston Airport
Houston’s airports seem to be producing a steady stream of ugly behavior lately, and a recent incident involving Frontier Airlines is another example of how quickly entitlement can turn into something worse. Passengers Misses Frontier Flight In Houston, Demands Plane Turn Around According to a witness, a trio passengers who...
View from the Wing
The Airline Wanted $100 to Check His Bag — He Didn’t Have It, So He Settled In and Made the Airport His Home
An airline wanted $100 to check his bag, and a Danish traveler returning to Spain after a three-month vacation in Mexico didn’t have it — so he settled into Mérida’s airport and effectively made it his home. Trying to reach Havana for a separate ticket to Madrid he says expires...
One Mile at a Time
Review: Villa Rothschild Koenigstein, Marriott Autograph Collection (Cute!)
During our Good Morning Milan, Goodnight Moon trip, my dad and I spent two nights in Germany, near Frankfurt. We spent our first night at the 112-room Falkenstein Grand Koenigstein, Marriott Autograph Collection, which I reviewed in the previous installment. Then we spent a night at the 22-room Villa Rothschild, Marriott...
Eye of the Flyer
Quick Ways to Use Your Dining and Rideshare Credit Card Statement Offers Expiring on New Year’s Eve!
I feel like it was only last week that summer was wrapping up and we discussed plans for Fall. And now, hello! Tomorrow is New Year’s Eve?! What the?! A whole bunch of credit card statement credit offers expire in the next two days. If you’re panicking and not sure...
Live and Let’s Fly
China’s Military Drills Around Taiwan Are Causing Widespread Flight Disruptions
China’s latest round of offensive military drills around Taiwan is causing flight delays and reroutes, disrupting thousands of travelers. China’s Live Fire Drills Around Taiwan Disrupt Flights And Force Airline Reroutes China has launched a large-scale series of live fire military exercises surrounding Taiwan, involving naval vessels, aircraft, missile units,...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Regional Flight Attendants At Alaska Airlines Expect Strike Vote ‘Sooner Rather Than Later’ As Contract Talks Drag On
Flight attendants at Horizon Air, the wholly owned regional subsidiary of Alaska Airlines, say they are moving towards a strike vote “sooner rather than later” after more than a year and a half of contract talks. In the meantime, however, the union that represents flight attendants at the airline has...
One Mile at a Time
Marriott Bonvoy Nightly Upgrade Award Experience: More Failure Than Success
In a previous post, I shared my experience for the year with Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador status, which is Marriott’s top tier status. In this post, I’d like to talk about my experience with Marriott Bonvoy Nightly Upgrade Awards, which are the upgrade ”instruments” that can be used to confirm better...
Live from a Lounge
Last Call: Accor offering 2000 Bonus Points (worth INR 4000) for signing up for Accor+
Accor+ is offering a 20% passback on the membership price via points for sign-ups through December 31, 2025. Here are the details.
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One Mile at a Time
Mileage Runs: What Are They, How Do They Work, And Are They Worth It?
On the blog I often mention mileage runs in passing. In this post, I’d like to write specifically about what mileage runs are, and reflect on how the math on these has changed over the years. Spoiler alert — back in the day mileage running could actually make sense (assuming...
Frequent Miler
Frequent Miler’s 2025 Deal of the Year (and reader’s choice vote)
On last week’s Frequent Miler on the Air, Greg and Nick announced their picks for the 2025 Frequent Miler Deal of the Year. The fellas parsed through many terrific opportunities in points, miles, and travel from the past year and whittled them down to an excellent choice for the absolute...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Casa Lucia Meliá Collection in Buenos Aires. Hotel Review.
Casa Lucia Meliá Collection in Buenos Aires is a hotel property that was the base for the operations of Swan Hellenic to begin preparation for the trip to Ushuaia as the launch point for the itinerary of our expedition in Antarctica; and I paid extra for the option to stay...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
LAST CHANCE! Earn 2,000 bonus ALL Rewards points with an Accor+ Explorer membership. (Purchase by Dec 31)
A friendly reminder that the bonus points offer for purchasing an Accor+ Explorer membership comes to a close at the end of day on December 31. The 2,000 bonus points offer: Receive 2,000 Bonus ALL Rewards Points when you purchase an Accor+ Explorer membership. Offer valid to Dec 31, 25....
View from the Wing
Where Is The Tip? American Airlines Passenger Steps Out Of DFW Flagship Lounge Shower — Into A Cash Shakedown
A flight delay sent one American Airlines passenger to the Flagship Lounge at DFW for a quick shower. When they finished, they returned the key, said “thank you,” and started walking away—until the employee stopped them cold: “Where is the tip?”
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