The Gate with Brian Cohen
Laptop Computer Left at Security Checkpoint. What Would You Do?
If you were aboard an airplane and left a laptop computer at the security checkpoint of an airport, what would you do: would you leave the airplane to retrieve it and not be able to get back aboard the airplane for the flight; or would you instead leave the laptop...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
United Airlines CEO Tells Worried Employees: Don’t Let the Iran War and Skyrocketing Oil Prices Keep You Awake at Night
United Airlines will slash unprofitable routes due to skyrocketing oil prices, with planned capacity set to be trimmed by as much as 5 percent until the Fall, but chief executive Scott Kirby has told worried employees in an internal memo that the Iran War and its potential effects on the...
Frequent Miler
Is Hyatt going to shake up Globalist benefits?
World of Hyatt has been the talk of the points-and-miles world lately, but for all the wrong reasons. The chain recently announced a massive revamp of its beloved rewards program, introducing a five-tiered award chart that will raise the possible point prices of its properties by up to 67%. That...
Frequent Miler
How best to spend $115K… Asking for a friend | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep350 | 3-20-26
In today’s podcast episode, we’ll share 3 ways to improve your Google Wallet, we’ll see how Marriott Bonvoyed us again, and Nick will explain how he would spend $115K. How best to spend $115K… Asking for a friend Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast platform....
View from the Wing
Citibank Is Slashing Points Transfers To Two Partners April 19 — One Drops 25%, The Other 50%
Citibank is devaluing ThankYou Rewards transfers to Choice Privileges and Preferred Hotels effective April 19, cutting the Choice ratio by 25% and the I Prefer ratio by 50%. The change wipes out value from these niche hotel partners. Preferred had been one of the program’s sweet spots.
Frequent Miler
Delta’s 20-minute bag guarantee remains – but you better be quick if you want miles
Delta is one of two US airlines, or I guess, air lines, that guarantees that your checked bag will be in your hands within 20 minutes of your flight’s arrival at the gate. If it doesn’t, you’re entitled to 2,500 SkyMiles. Alaska is the only other US airline that offers...
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Lufthansa Is Testing Dirtier Coach Cabins — While Business Class Still Gets Cleaned Between Flights
Lufthansa is testing less cleaning in coach on 20 short-haul routes while continuing to clean business class between flights. The move turns cabin cleaning into a class divide, with premium passengers still getting tidy seats while travelers in back may find dirtier lavatories and trash in the seat back pockets.
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Hyatt May Add An Elite Tier Above Globalist — And Turn Current Benefits Into One-Stay Rewards
Hyatt is quietly surveying some of the biggest changes elites have seen in 10 years, including the idea of a new elite tier above Globalist and turning some current perks into one-stay rewards instead of benefits you enjoy on each stay. The survey also raises the possibility of premium suite...
Economy Class & Beyond
AerCap submits further order for 100 new Airbus A321neo aircraft… with Frontier set to benift
Earlier this week, AerCap (one of the big aviation lessors) firmed up an order for 100 new Airbus A320neo family aircraft, having exercised some options in the process to make up the number. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2028 and continue through 2034. The order will be broken down...
Frequent Miler
Hyatt Chase Offers: Save up 15% at Park Hyatt and Unbound Collection
There are at least two new Hyatt Chase Offers out that give 15% back on stays at Park Hyatt and The Unbound Collection. There are varying maximum cashback amounts, and these seem to be primarily targeted at World of Hyatt credit cards, allowing those targeted to stack credit card earnings...
Frequent Miler
Hotels.com Amex Offer: Earn 10x Membership Rewards points on prepaid hotels
There is a new Hotels.com Amex Offer out today, offering 10 Membership Rewards points per dollar on prepaid hotel bookings. Enrollment is required before booking, and the 10x earnings are limited to a maximum of 10,000 bonus points. The Deal Earn 10 additional Membership Rewards® points for each dollar spent...
Altitude Yes
American Weighs Widebody Order, Extra Liquidity Amid Cost Volatility
Chief Financial Officer Devon May explained that American is in the market for a widebody order, considering options from both Boeing and Airbus.
The post American Weighs Widebody Order, Extra Liquidity Amid Cost Volatility first appeared on Altitude Yes.
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Chase Just Brought Back A 100,000-Point Ink Business Preferred Bonus
Chase has brought back a 100,000-point bonus on the Ink Business Preferred, giving small-business owners and those of you with a side hustle one of the strongest bank card offers available right now. The card’s $95 annual fee is low for a bonus this large, and the points can be...
