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...
One Mile at a Time
Bizarre Incheon Airport Book Money Smuggling Controversy Could Get Messy
There’s currently a public spat between South Korea’s president and Incheon International Airport’s president, which could soon impact passengers. I can’t really make sense of this, because this seems like a silly thing to focus on. Perhaps there’s a bit of nuance here, and this is more about political posturing...
PointsMath
Cathay Pacific Asia Miles Transfer Offer [Nov’25-Dec’25]
Cathay Pacific, an Oneworld and Hong Kong-based airline, is offering a 25% bonus on Asia Miles when transferring points from credit cards for Indian Cardholders. It is one of the few airlines that often runs promotions for transferring points to its frequent flyer program, Asia Miles. So, here is the...
PointsMath
Ways to Transfer HDFC Points to Marriott Bonvoy Points
Last year, HDFC added several transfer partners, including prominent hotel brands such as IHG, Accor, and Wyndham. This year, HDFC added Marriott as a transfer partner, but the transfer ratio is 2:1 for Infinia, whereas Regalia Gold Points can be transferred in a 3:1 ratio. Direct Transfer: HDFC to Marriott Bonvoy You...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
New Luxury Ocean Travel Partnership Between Hilton and Explora Journeys Announced
A new luxury ocean travel partnership been announced between Hilton and Explora Journeys has been announced through which members of Hilton Honors will soon be able to earn and redeem points on luxury ocean journeys to some of the most captivating destinations in the world by summer of 2026.
Explora Journeys...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Man With Extensive Criminal History Completely Bypassed TSA At Philadelphia Airport By Using Illicit Employee Badge
A man who completely bypassed the TSA security checkpoint at Philadelphia International Airport by using an employee ID badge to swipe himself into a hidden corridor that took him ‘airside’ has been sentenced after reaching a plea deal with prosecutors. David Easley, 39, from Georgia, had faced the threat of...
One Mile at a Time
What Are The Benefits Of SkyTeam Elite Plus Status, And Is It Worth It?
There are three major global airline alliances oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance and each offers some level of reciprocal elite recognition. In separate posts, I’ve written about oneworld Emerald status, oneworld Sapphire status, and Star Alliance Gold status.
PointsMath
HSBC India Accor Transfer Bonus Promotion
HSBC is back with another solid transfer promotion after ending the Marriott transfer promotion. This time with the all-time favourite “Accor”. The HSBC Accor transfer bonus promotion is available from 15th December to 21st December 2025. HSBC India to Accor Transfer Ratio Basics HSBC India & Accor have launched a...
View from the Wing
American Airlines Replaced Its Turkey Wrap With a Turkey-Brie Sandwich — And the Brie Is a Slab [Roundup]
American replaced the surprisingly good turkey wrap on JFK–Austin with a turkey, brie, and cranberry sandwich on brioche — and the brie is literally a thick chunk, not spread. It’s not terrible, but it’s a step back in execution (and still miles better than the sweaty $16 steak sandwich from...
Frequent Miler
(Last Day) Southwest consumer cards: Increased 85K offers available
Update 12/15/25: These Southwest 85K welcome offers have been available for the past couple of months. The increased welcome offers via affiliate links are due to end on tomorrow at 7 am ET. We sometimes see increased welcome offers available via referral links extend beyond that, but no guarantee it’ll...
One Mile at a Time
Which Flights Feature Cathay Pacific’s Aria Suite? 11 Planes & 5(ish) Routes
In late 2024, we saw Cathay Pacific launch its new Aria Suite business class. I’ve had the chance to fly it, and it’s a phenomenal product. Cathay Pacific is a world class airline, and this really elevates the carrier’s business class to being among the best in the world.
Live and Let’s Fly
United 777-200 Fleet Faces An Uncertain Future After Dulles Engine Failure
A United Airlines 777-200 incident at Dulles and a quiet schedule shift raise a bigger question about a widebody that increasingly looks like it has no long-term home in United’s fleet. United’s Boeing 777-200 Is Quietly Being Phased Out, And Recent Events Show Why A United Airlines Boeing 777 departing...
Live from a Lounge
Holidays Offer: Get an Axis Bank Credit Card Lifetime Free (and an additional INR 500 Amazon Voucher)
Axis Bank is currently offering a host of their credit card products lifetime free, through December 31, 2025. Here is how to get your hands on one.
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The Bulkhead Seat
Oakland Airport Sees the Largest Drop in Passengers of Any Major US Airport
Oakland International Airport (OAK) has not been having a good time recently. Last year,…
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View from the Wing
He Posted His First Class Boarding Pass To Brag About Trump — So Someone Canceled His Booking
A man bragged online that he was flying first class “because of Trump” and posted a photo of his boarding pass—complete with the details anyone needs to pull up a trip in many airline “Manage My Booking” tools. By the time he reached the airport, someone had already canceled his...
Miles For Family
Use It Or Lose It: Pay Attention to Calendar Year Credit Card Benefits About to Expire
The trend with miles and points credit cards over the past few years has been the introduction of high annual fee cards with lots of “perks” to offset those high fees. I’m not a fan. I’d rather just have no or low fees an skip most of those “perks”. But,...
Eye of the Flyer
Lessons Learned: Mistakes Cost My Wife Over a Half-Year of Delta Medallion® Status
I know this is a super busy time of year. But if you’re short of Delta Air Lines SkyMiles Medallion® Qualification Dollars (MQD) and want to use the MQD HeadStart feature that’s part several co-branded credit cards, pay attention. Upgrading My Wife’s Card Late last year, my wife and I...
View from the Wing
52 Flights, 52 Final Goodbyes: You Can Turn United Miles Into a Last Visit So No One Dies Alone
For some families, the holidays aren’t about reunion—they’re about racing the clock. Give A Mile uses donated United miles to fly people to a loved one’s bedside in end‑of‑life situations. One balance can become one last hug.
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Live and Let’s Fly
CBP Detained U.S. Citizen For Hours At Houston Airport, Claimed Fourth Amendment Does Not Apply
A U.S. citizen was detained for hours at Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport, told by Customs and Border Protection officers that he had no Fourth Amendment rights at the border, and pressured to unlock his phone for inspection. He refused. Now he is suing. And he should. CBP Says Americans Have...
You Are Travel
Review: The Ritz-Carlton Nikko: The Best Ritz-Carlton in the World
tl;dr – The Ritz-Carlton Nikko is the best Ritz-Carlton property I’ve stayed at. I’m not sure what Marriott’s…
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