Traveling For Miles
Can you earn hotel points & elite credits on multiple rooms?
The question of elite credits normally gets raised as the end of the year approaches and travelers realise that they're still short of the few nights to re-qualify for whatever hotel status they hold. This year I've been asked the question a little earlier but I thought I'd address it...
One Mile at a Time
Kenmore Air Seaplane Crashes During Emergency Landing In Washington
A seaplane belonging to Kenmore Air crashed yesterday evening while attempting to make an emergency landing. Fortunately all 11 people onboard managed to get off the aircraft, though one is reportedly in critical condition. It’s rather unusual to see a seaplane accident like this, so it’ll be interesting to see...
View from the Wing
JetBlue’s Frequent Flyer-Backed Bonds Hit 14% Yield After Airline Schedules Mysterious Investor Call
JetBlue’s TrueBlue-backed bonds now yield over 14% after the airline scheduled a mysterious investor call focused on liquidity and its balance sheet. The carrier says it routinely meets with investors, but with junk-rated debt, years of losses, and a turnaround still unproven, the call was enough to spook the market.
Traveling For Miles
Deal: Get $100 on $1,000 of Air Canada spending [Targeted]
Chase is currently targeting select card holders for a saving on a future Air Canada booking and the good news is that the booking window is, by Chase's standards, relatively generous (you don't have to book by tomorrow!).
Miles For Family
Chiang Mai Excursion: Elephant Nature Park and Wat Ban Den
This is a continuation of my Asia trip report. See also Back from Thailand and Singapore: 7 Biggest Takeaways, Review: Singapore Airlines Business Class SFO to SIN to BKK, Cathay Pacific Premium Economy HKG to SEA, A Taste of Andaz Singapore, One Day in Singapore, Hyatt Regency Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport and the...
Frequent Miler
Award ticket change and cancellation fees
Award ticket change and cancellation fees vary wildly from one airline frequent flyer program to another. This post outlines the award change and cancellation policies of those airline programs that are transfer partners with major US credit card and rewards programs, with an easy-to-reference table of contents below. What’s new?...
Traveling For Miles
Iberia is running a strange US and Mexico Economy Class sale
Iberia is currently running a sale on flights to the United States and Mexico but this is one of the stranger sales that I've seen an airline release - the prices aren't particularly impressive and the travel dates are just weird.
One Mile at a Time
Ouch: American 777 Diverts Over Gear Issue, Then Replacement 777 Diverts Over Engine Issue
Talk about bad luck! An American Boeing 777 flying from Boston to London had to divert to New York over a maintenance issue. American quickly found a replacement plane to carry passengers to London, only for that to then divert to Boston over a maintenance issue, meaning passengers ended up...
Live and Let’s Fly
All Three British Airways Pilots Struck By Food Poisoning Midflight, One Incapacitated At 30,000 Feet
Apparently I’m not the only one with Delhi Belly… All three pilots operating a British Airways flight from Hyderabad to London reportedly became ill with suspected food poisoning, with one becoming incapacitated at 30,000 feet and requiring oxygen. The Boeing 777 landed safely, but this was far too close to...
One Mile at a Time
Aerolineas Argentinas Getting Airbus A330neos, New Business Class, Wi-Fi
SkyTeam member Aerolineas Argentinas has been a bit of a mess — the airline has been government owned since 2008, and lost money for 18 consecutive years. The company was given enough support to stay alive, but not enough of an investment to actually succeed.
One Mile at a Time
Southwest Rapid Rewards Selling Points At A Discount: When Is It Worth It?
Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards has introduced its latest promotion on purchased points, with different members being eligible for different offers. The best offer is for up to a 50% discount, which could be an opportunity to buy points for 0.5 cents each.
One Mile at a Time
Buy Choice Privileges Points For 40% Off Bonus, 0.62 Cents Each: Worth It?
Choice Privileges has launched its latest promotion on purchased points, offering up to a 40% discount. This is an opportunity to buy points for just 0.62 cents each. This is among the better offers that we’ve seen from the program, though it’s not quite as good as the up to...
One Mile at a Time
Huge United Business Card Welcome Offer Of Up To 110K Bonus Miles
The United Business Card, which is United’s most popular co-branded business credit card, currently has a fantastic bonus, which is an offer that has been extended. This card generally has the most compelling welcome offer in United’s co-brand card portfolio, so if you’re interested, this would be a great time...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Southwest Airlines Flight Attendant Detained By ICE Agents Who Were Waiting For His Plane to Land at Nashville Airport
A Southwest Airlines flight attendant was detained at the Nashville International Airport by ICE agents who had learned that the Jamaican-born crew member was due to arrive back at his home crew base after working a trip. Lorenzo Thompson was marched away while still wearing his Southwest Airlines flight attendant...
2PAXfly
QANTAS: Project Sunrise A350 reaches Melbourne Australia after 19-hour test flight
Qantas’ Project Sunrise aircraft has touched Australian soil for the first time, completing a marathon non-stop test flight from Toulouse to Melbourne. The specially modified Airbus A350-1000ULR landed at Melbourne Airport at about 10.46am on Friday, 24 July, after spending 19 hours and 13 minutes in the air. The aircraft...
View from the Wing
ICE Arrests Southwest Airlines Flight Attendant At Airport — He May Have Overstayed But Still Been Legal To Work
ICE arrested a Southwest Airlines flight attendant at Nashville airport, saying he overstayed his 2021 admission. But supporters say he has a pending asylum case and federal work authorization, showing how someone can be removable yet still legally allowed to work.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
He Correctly Predicted No-Frills International Fares With Legacy Carriers Ten Years Ago…
In this article which asked Would You Purchase Tickets for No-Frills International Flights From Legacy Carriers? — which was published here at The Gate With Brian Cohen exactly ten years ago today on Saturday, July 23, 2016 — he correctly predicted no-frills international fares would be offered by legacy carriers...
...and that...
Frequent Miler
Bank of America Air France/KLM Flying Blue Mastercard: Best-ever 100K welcome offer
Bank of America is out with a huge welcome offer on the Air France/KLM World Elite Mastercard of 100,000 Flying Blue miles and 100 XP after spending a total of $7,500 in the first 180 days of card membership. In terms of Flying Blue miles, this is the largest welcome...
Frequent Miler
Amex Green card not available for new applications. Is an update on the way?
Earlier today, Doctor of Credit reported that the American Express Green Card was no longer on Amex’s website, and links to the card returned an error message. Initially, I thought that this was just a technical bug, as referral links were still active. After a few hours, those were dead...
Your Mileage May Vary
The World’s First 100% Gluten-Free Ocean Cruise Is Finally Happening
Traveling with dietary restrictions can be challenging. Whether you’re watching carbohydrates, limiting sodium or avoiding certain foods because of allergies or medical conditions, vacations often require a whole lot more…
