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...
Eye of the Flyer
Delta Upgrade for $16, Cruise Ship Stowaway Returned to USA, Spirit Employees Nab Louis Vuitton Purse, Delta / KLM Sued for 200k Over Bedbugs, Even MSC Crew Hates MSC and more Travel News
Here are this week’s travel and cruise headlines and news from around the web and interweb: “I Don’t Feel Good Anymore”: MSC Crew Member Shares What’s Going On in Housekeeping Cruise-ship stowaway owls set for US return after living it up at Spanish resort Broken Chair Sparks Lawsuit Against Princess...
View from the Wing
TSA Officer Collected $47,526 In Unemployment Over 16 Months While Working At Boston Logan Airport
A full-time TSA officer at Boston Logan is accused of collecting $47,526 in pandemic unemployment over 16 months while still working at the airport. Prosecutors say he repeatedly filed weekly certifications claiming he had no income, and he’s now charged with wire fraud.
Cases like this have surfaced repeatedly among TSA...
Live and Let’s Fly
Explaining Delta’s Basic Premium Economy To A Child & Father
This week, I had the unique challenge of explaining Delta’s latest market segmentation to both my 11-year old daughter, and my father and this is how it went. What’s New In Travel This Holiday Season? A reporter for a local paper reached out as I am a travel agency owner...
One Mile at a Time
Philippine Airlines Airbus A350-1000 Joins Fleet, With All-New Cabins
In June 2023, Philippine Airlines placed a major wide body aircraft order with Airbus. There’s now an exciting update, as the airline has taken delivery of the first of these jets, and we also now know exactly what we can expect onboard (thanks to Tran for flagging this). There’s both...
PointsMath
Should You Buy Accor+ Explorer: Timing It Right
The Accor+ Explorer program was recently revamped, introducing several changes to its benefits and structure. As with most loyalty programs, conditions and exceptions apply, and timing plays an important role. The real question remains straightforward: should you buy an Accor+ Explorer membership, and if so, when is the right time...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
British Airways Makes Yet Another U-Turn After Facing Cabin Crew Revolt In Absurd Hot Water Bottle Ban
British Airways has been forced into yet another embarrassing U-turn after health and safety managers put themselves on a collision course with cabin crew when they attempted to ban the use of hot water bottles on board its aircraft. Hot water bottles might seem old-fashioned, but they are incredibly popular...
PointsMath
Redeem Cathay Pacific Asia Miles for Award Flights for Less
Cathay Pacific has launched several promotions over the last few months, including bonus points transfers, rewards in the air, and an award flight miles redemption promotion. Now it is back with another award flight promotion. Cathay Pacific is offering a 30% rebate when booking an award flight on select routes....
Eye of the Flyer
Minnesota Vikings’ Delta Charter Suffers Mechanical Issue, Returns to Minneapolis
The Minnesota Vikings played themselves out of this year’s postseason — but there’s still some excitement in the land of Skol. (In addition to JJ McCarthy’s evolution as a quarterback.) According to Fox News, the team’s chartered Delta Air Lines 767-300 (yes, a Boeing), destined for Newark Liberty International Airport...
Frequent Miler
Last Chance Deals: Vrbo Amex Offer, CardPointers sale, fee-free Visa gift cards, & more
Welcome to our weekly list of what’s ending this week as well as a collection of some other deals that are due to end soon. Although there aren’t a ton of deals ending this week, there are still quite a few offers about to expire that you might want to make...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Cathay: Earn up to 5,700 bonus Asia Miles with the Rewards in the Air promotion (including some free miles!)
Cathay Pacific has brought back their annual Rewards in the Air promotion where you can earn extra Asia Miles for completing up to six missions – two of which are free (no earning or redeeming required). Other missions require earning or redeeming miles for flying, with partners etc, earning miles...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
What Is Wrong With This Photograph? Part 332
OPEN 25 HS ! is the name of a chain of drug stores in Argentina. The photographs that are included in this article show both sides of the location that is airside within Ushuaia – Malvinas Argentinas International Airport during daytime hours.
For this edition of this popular game, can you...
Monkey Miles
Don’t Forget! 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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Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (20th December)
We’re heading into the busiest part of the travel period for some parts of the world as we near Christmas and the New Year. But the headlines don’t stop (or hopefully, some will), as we go into Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. The roating Santa Bar – Birmingham’s...
Frequent Miler
Hallucinating mid-flight, Uber’s deceptive cancellation, sites to see in Northern Ireland, and an alternative to Zion’s Narrows (Saturday Selection)
Throughout the week, our team shares articles they’ve stumbled upon that may interest our readers, even if they might not otherwise merit a full post. Here are some of the posts we found interesting this week: Hallucinating mid-flight, Uber’s deceptive cancellation, sites to see in Northern Ireland, and an alternative...
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...
View from the Wing
Marriott Sold Prepaid Sonder Stays, Now Guests Are Out $5,000+ — How To Get Refunded When Everyone Points Fingers
A Marriott Titanium elite says a prepaid “Sonder by Marriott” booking on Marriott.com left him out $5,000+ after Sonder’s bankruptcy—while Marriott offered just 40,000 points and told him to call his bank. The problem: the bank’s system blocks disputes after 120 days. Here’s why that’s wrong for future travel—and the...
One Mile at a Time
Weekly Review: December 20, 2025
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far, and happy holidays! I can’t believe the end of the year is almost here. I just wrapped up an awesome family trip, and hope to publish the full trip report before the year is up. On the points & travel...
