Kroger is again running a promotion that awards 4x fuel points on third-party gift cards, whether purchased online or in-store,  but this time it’s not valid on fixed-value Visa and Mastercard gift cards. The promotion will run through December 28th. Note that the terms on this promo now state that...

American says it’s overhauling schedules starting in April—adding more realistic block times and de-peaking Dallas-Fort Worth—to begin running on time and cut missed connections. The airline is also investing in remote deplaning and more terminal capacity so weather and gate gridlock don’t spiral into diversions, delays, and lost bags. Continue reading...

An elderly gentleman was dumped at the wrong gate at the airport and nearly missed his international flight. Thankfully I was there to help by ...

At any given time, airports hold a whole lot of humanity. And a whole lot of humanity in one place means a whole lot of weirdness. Wild and wacky things…

American Airlines is preparing to overhaul its Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) schedule… The post American Unveils Dallas Overhaul with New 13-Bank Schedule and Infrastructure Upgrades appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

Its amazing to think how far aviation has come in just a bit over a century. 120+ years ago, the Wright Brothers set a record by flying 852 feet in just under a minute, and today we have double decker planes that can fly virtually anywhere in the world nonstop with some...

If you’re a procrastinator with the Chase Sapphire Reserve® card and haven’t used your second half $150 StubHub credit, now’s a good time. The shopping portal Rakuten is again offering 10X on StubHub purchases. Rewards earned through Rakuten can be redeemed as cashback, but for even more value, they can...

I have vehemently maintained over the years that what we do pertaining to miles, points and travel is not a “hobby” or a “game” — and bloggers should stop using those words to describe it as such for one reason. Before I cite the main reason why bloggers should stop calling what...

​tl;dr – The animal was eventually contained by animal control and euthanized. ​Last week, guests dining at Ristorante… The post Raccoon Drops In On the Dinner Party, Takes a Bite Out of Guest (VIDEO) appeared first on You Are Travel.

Peninsula Hotels is regarded as one of the world’s best hotel groups. Peninsula has just a dozen properties around the globe, and they’re all very highly regarded, from Chicago, to London, to Istanbul, to Hong Kong.

I’m currently on a delayed Delta Air Lines flight from New York LaGuardia Airport… The post Delta and JetBlue Are Leading in Delays and Cancellations as Winter Weather Looms in Northeast appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

Passengers on South African low-cost carrier FlySafair were filmed passing banknotes up the aisle during boarding, like they were paying fares onboard in a minibus taxi. It’s a joke—FlySafair is cashless for inflight purchases—but it points to a real throwback: airlines like People Express once let travelers board without tickets...

Well, that didn’t last long. In April of this year, JetBlue and Japan Airlines (JAL) launched a loyalty partnership allowing members of each company’s rewards programs to book the other’s award flights. Unfortunately, like many celebrity marriages, this one evidently wasn’t built to last: the airlines have announced that the...

​tl;dr – Some travelers will need to purchase an additional seat. ​Southwest’s recently updated its passenger of size… The post Southwest’s Updated ‘Passenger of Size’ Policy Goes Live in January – Larger Passengers Must Buy Another Seat appeared first on You Are Travel.

Chase has a new Chase Offer for select cardmembers, offering savings of 10% on airfare. This is a targeted offer that can save you up to $50. The post New Chase Offer for IHG Cards: Save Up to $50 on Airfare appeared first on Miles to Memories.

A winter storm has led to hundreds of flight cancellations by Delta and JetBlue during one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. The post Delta and JetBlue Cancel Hundreds of Flights due to Winter Storm appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.

On a recent trip, I had to chuckle at the way a helping hand quickly morphed into entitlement in the form of helping an older woman lift her carry-on bag. When A Simple Favor Becomes An Expectation At 35,000 Feet I was flying from Burbank (BUR) to Denver (DEN) on...

​tl;dr – Lots of swerving but thankfully no injuries! ​Recently, a pilot was forced to land his plane… The post Pilot Stick the Landing on Interstate After His Engine Fails (VIDEO) appeared first on You Are Travel.

Recently we have seen several data points of Chase Sapphire Reserve cardholders receiving a $400 credit with no spending requirement. The post Time to Pay the Chase Sapphire Reserve Annual Fee? Check Retention Offers! appeared first on Miles to Memories.

With most major hotel loyalty programs, elite status is based on qualifying activity within a calendar year. So, how exactly does elite status credit work for a hotel stay on December 31? Does it count toward the previous year or the following year?

What began as an ordinary journey to Canada ended with an expensive and sobering lesson. A Utah coin collector arrived in Whitehorse, deep in Canada’s Yukon Territory, only to discover that something critical was missing from his luggage. Somewhere between two stopovers and his final destination, 100 silver dollar coins—worth...

According to flight attendants, there are certain rules of etiquette that you might be breaking when you fly. I actually hadn't heard of one of ...

“Are you from Florida?” was all it took to set off a passenger on a Frontier flight—she erupted at a flight attendant, repeatedly accusing the crewmember of having an “issue with minorities” and claiming she’d been “triggered.” The flight attendant stayed calm, told her she was “in control of your own...