Frequent Miler
Preferred Hotels worth 4X transfers from Citi before it’s too late
On April 19th, 2026, Citi will reduce the transfer ratios from ThankYou points to Choice and I Prefer. The question on everyone’s mind (where “everyone” equals anyone with a lot of Citi points) is whether to transfer now before it’s too late. I usually tell people not to transfer points without...
Monkey Miles
Bilt adds Wyndham Hotels as its 25th partner
Add Wyndham Hotels to the chart below. I won’t be taking advantage of this partner much since they lost Vacasa as a partner in December of 2025. That was a great situation where you could use points to redeem multiple bedroom vacation rentals. Some members will definitely get value out...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
When Basic Economy Works For Me
When basic economy works for me may not work for everyone; but as the least expensive fare that is offered by many airlines around the world these days, I try to use this restrictive fare to my advantage whenever possible — with minimal negative impact on my travels.
As an example...
Frequent Miler
Wyndham Rewards added as 1:1 transfer partner of Bilt Rewards
A month to the day since Wyndham Rewards was added as a transfer partner of Chase Ultimate Rewards, they’ve been added as a partner of another transferable points program: Bilt Rewards. Similar to Chase Ultimate Rewards, and all the other major transferable currencies it’s a partner of, transfers are on...
Economy Class & Beyond
Finnair orders Embraer E195-E2 for fleet renewal, and scouts for further Airbus aircraft
Finnair has been out shopping and has once again turned to Embraer for its “regional” jet fleet, signing for the E195-E2, as well as scouting out additional Airbus aircraft. Finnair Embraer E195-E2 – Image, Embraer The agreement calls for up to 46 E195-E2 aircraft, comprising 18 firm orders, 16 options, and...
Frequent Miler
(Update: Now bookable) World of Hyatt to add Bahia Principe Resorts in March
Update 3/25/26: These Bahia Principe all-inclusive resorts are now bookable through the World of Hyatt program. If you’re interested in staying at any of these, it’d be worth booking ASAP before Hyatt’s new pricing structure comes into play in May. If the price for these locations increases in May, existing...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Marriott Bonvoy Escapes – Save up to 20% at over 2,200 Marriott Hotels Worldwide
This week’s Marriott Bonvoy Escapes are now available for booking for stays at select hotels Worldwide. With Marriott Bonvoy Escapes members can save up to 20% on last minute stays through to April 19th that are booked by this Sunday. If you are unfamiliar with Marriott Escapes, they are last...
View from the Wing
Ariana Afghan Jet Veers Off Kabul Runway — Then Uses Air Canada’s Fatal LaGuardia Crash To Shrug It Off
An Ariana Afghan Airlines Boeing 737-400 veered off the runway while landing in Kabul, forcing an evacuation by slides and leaving the aircraft stopped in the grass with apparent wing damage. No one was hurt, but the airline drew attention for an astonishing response: it tried to brush off the...
One Mile at a Time
Buy Wyndham Rewards Points With 100% Bonus (0.65 Cents): Worth It?
Wyndham Rewards has launched its latest promotion on purchased points, which is in line with the best offers that we’ve seen from the program. Still, I’d only make a purchase with a specific use in mind, since Wyndham Rewards points have become less valuable over time.
View from the Wing
Trump Rejects Elon Musk’s Offer To Pay TSA Screeners — Security Lines Expected To Spiral
President Trump has rejected Elon Musk’s offer to cover TSA screener pay during the partial government shutdown, even after the administration reportedly considered the idea. That leaves travelers facing the same worsening airport security lines, with no outside fix coming as absenteeism and political leverage keep the pressure on.
Frequent Miler
Buy Wyndham points for as low as 0.65 cents each
Wyndham Rewards is once again offering up to a 100% bonus when buying their points, this time through May 1, 2026. You can buy Wyndham Rewards points at any time for 1.3 cents each, so this bonus brings the cost down to as low as 0.65cpp (cents per point). That’s...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
GHA DISCOVERY: Earn 3x D$ and additional bonuses for stays at Minor Hotels (Mar 25 Bonus Offer Highlight)
Today's bonus offer highlight has Minor Hotels celebrating one year in the GHA DISCOVERY program with multiple D$ bonus offers. Check out all of the new bonuses added today:
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Szalonej Środy With LOT Polish Airlines Means Crazy Wednesday Sale
LOT Polish Airlines has a promotion that occurs on many Wednesdays because Szalonej Środy translates from Polish into English as Crazy Wednesday, which is in effect only on Wednesdays — typically for the Polish market, as airports in Poland are usually the origination airports of the deals.
As today...
Live and Let’s Fly
Entitled “Influencer” Refuses To Follow Airline Rules—Qatar Airways Should Ban Him
There’s a certain type of traveler who believes airline rules are for everyone else, but not for him (and it’s almost always a he). And thanks to social media, we’re seeing more of them. Qatar Airways Should Ban Pesky “Influencer” Who Thinks Airline Rules Don’t Apply To Him A self-described...
View from the Wing
JetBlue Explores Selling Itself — Advisors Are Looking At United, Southwest And Alaska As Buyers
JetBlue is reportedly exploring a sale to another airline, with advisors evaluating how deals with United, Southwest or Alaska might fare in Washington. Any buyer would face antitrust scrutiny, but the fact that JetBlue is actively gaming out a sale shows how high the stakes have become for the airline’s...
