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Amex Launches A 2% Cash Back Business Card — Charging $295 For What You Can Get Free
American Express has launched a new Graphite Business card that offers unlimited 2% cash back, but it comes with a $295 annual fee in a market where 2% business cards are often free or much cheaper. Unless you place real value on Amex’s accounts-payable credits after very heavy spending, this...
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Delta Suspends VIP Airport Help For Congress — But Lawmakers Still Don’t Have To Fly Like You
Delta has suspended some special airport perks for members of Congress, including VIP escorts, Red Coat handling, and priority help with upgrades or rebooking. But lawmakers still get a travel experience ordinary passengers do not, with dedicated booking desks, flexible same-day reservations, and other privileges that insulate them from the...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Save Up to 20% With Marriott Bonvoy
You can save up to 20% with Marriott Bonvoy off of the guest room standard rate when you stay at your choice of participating hotel and resort properties worldwide with its Escapes promotion, which offers exclusive savings every other Thursday through Sunday across select destinations...
...but you must...
Traveling For Miles
United Airlines unveils its new “Relax Row” (an economy class couch for long-haul travel)
Yesterday, 24 March 2026, United Airlines caught a lot of us by surprise with a rather unexpected move in the world of Economy Class travel. At a media event held at a Los Angeles hangar, the airline announced the introduction of "United Relax Row," a product that effectively turns a...
Frequent Miler
Delta award sale: Fly round trip to Asia from 30K SkyMiles (less if you’re a cardholder)
Delta launched a new flash sale yesterday which is discounting some award flights to select cities in Asia. The lowest pricing seems to be to Taipei, but Hong Kong and Tokyo might be of interest for some people too. Round trip flights in Main Basic start at 30,000 SkyMiles, a...
Live and Let’s Fly
Air Canada CEO Sparks Backlash Over English-Only Message After Fatal Crash
Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau is once again facing backlash in Canada over his inability—or unwillingness—to communicate in French. But this time, the controversy comes in the wake of tragedy. Air Canada CEO Under Fire Again For English-Only Message After Deadly Crash Following the fatal collision involving an Air Canada...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Flight Attendant Sues After Airline Retaliated Againt Her When She Reported Veteran Coworker For Drinking On the Job
A flight attendant at the largest regional carrier in the United States, which flies on behalf of American Airlines, Delta, United, and Alaska Airlines, claims the carrier retaliated against her when she reported a senior coworker for “reeking of alcohol” during a flight. The newly hired flight attendant had only...
View from the Wing
American Express Is Opening A Previously Unreported Lounge In Shanghai — But Not Where You’d Expect
American Express is opening a new lounge at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport that has not been publicly announced, with travelers spotting “American Express Lounge Coming Soon” signage in the terminal. The location is especially notable because it appears to be at Hongqiao rather than Pudong, pointing to a strategy focused on...
Traveling For Miles
World of Hyatt expands its all-inclusive collection: Bahia Principe joins (earn 2x points for a limited time)
Hyatt’s aggressive expansion into the all-inclusive space shows no signs of slowing down. Following the strategic joint venture between Hyatt and Grupo Piñero announced last year, we now have confirmation that World of Hyatt members can finally earn and redeem points at participating Bahia Principe properties.
Eye of the Flyer
Is Norwegian Viva’s Complimentary Dining Any Good? An Honest Review Plus Photos
Norwegian Cruise Line’s “free” dining used to be a highlight—but on the Viva, things feel a little… smaller. Here’s what’s still worth ordering (hello, perfect poached eggs and shrimp scampi), what to skip, and a few smart pro tips to get the most out of your meals at sea.
