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Transferred AMEX Points to Hawaiian? You Still Can’t Book With Alaska Until You Do This
If you were one of the many people who transferred American Express Membership Rewards points to Hawaiian Airlines before the deadline, you’re probably sitting on a nice stack of HawaiianMiles.…
Miles To Memories
Get $400 Bonus & $100 Referrals with Chase Disney Card
The Chase Disney Premier Visa has a $400 welcome offer that is available through referral links. The no fee version also has an improved welcome offer of $200. The post Get $400 Bonus & $100 Referrals with Chase Disney Card appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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Travel Insurance Essentials for Frequent Flyers
Frequent flyers know that every trip can come with unexpected twists—from last-minute cancellations to sudden medical emergencies. I've learned that having travel insurance can be a real lifeline, helping you recover costs and keep your peace of mind no matter how often you're in the air. A recent industry survey...
View from the Wing
Southwest Airlines Passenger Stunned As Seatmate Casually Snorts Coke With Dunkin Donuts Card And $5 Bill
A Southwest Airlines passenger flying from Baltimore to Denver on Wednesday reportedly pulled out a "steel box [with] lots of bottles inside." While the passenger seated across from him at first thought that it was medicine, the man "proceed[ed] to use his Dunkin' Donuts loyalty card to start cutting...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
American Airlines Flight Attendant Fighting For His Job Back After He Was Accused Of Human Trafficking Migrants From Mexico
An ex-American Airlines flight attendant is fighting for his job back after the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) issued a ‘security threat determination’ against him. The security threat determination meant that he was no longer allowed to enter secure parts of US airports unescorted, which is an essential requirement for flight...
One Mile at a Time
Amex Gold Card Application Approval Strategy & Tips
The American Express Gold Card(review) is one of Amexs most lucrative cardsfor earning Membership Rewards points. While the card has a steep $325 annual fee (Rates & Fees), it’s potentially easy to justify for anyone who loves to eat, thanks to the rewards structure, the credits and benefits, and more.
Frequent Miler
Earn up to a $675 bonus with a new SoFi checking/savings account
Update 7/3/25: This offer is back again. We are seeing $375 or 37,500 points both in the app and on the desktop site, which will stack with the $300 bonus offered by SoFi as outlined in the post. SoFi has recently increased a stackable offer that can give you up...
No Work All Travel
Flight Review: Greater Bay Airlines, Hong Kong to Osaka Kansai
Although I tend to prioritize flights from which I could accrue miles, occasionally the rare hat trick of new airline (i.e. one I haven’t yet flown) + convenient times + competitive price manifests. As you probably guessed, this time the hat trick was performed by Hong Kong-based Greater Bay Airlines....
Altitude Yes
Some Are Cancelling Japan Trips Over a Fictional Earthquake Prediction by a Manga Artist
It's not worth cancelling a trip to Japan over something you see on the internet. Earthquakes happen all the time in the country, and it's impossible to predict them scientifically. The post Some Are Cancelling Japan Trips Over a Fictional Earthquake Prediction by a Manga Artist first appeared on Altitude Yes.
Economy Class & Beyond
Turkish Airlines to launch services to London Stansted
Turkish Airlines is adding a new route to its network, serving London Stansted Airport. The carrier will add 14 weekly flights a week between Istanbul Airport and Stansted, providing connectivity to North East London, Essex, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk and beyond, whilst providing feed to Turkish Airlines’ global hub. With the addition...
View from the Wing
Airport Worker Goes Viral for Mooning Pilot Who Chastised Him: ‘Here’s My Real Salute’ [Roundup]
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading Airport Worker Goes Viral for Mooning Pilot Who Chastised Him: ‘Here’s My Real Salute’ [Roundup]...
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As Low as €25.00 or 4,175 Avios Per Flight With Vueling Airlines
Purchase tickets for as low as €25.00 or 4,175 Avios per flight with Vueling Airlines for travel via select routes between Friday, August 1, 2025 and Friday, October 31, 2025. No promotion code is required... ...but you must... The post As Low as €25.00 or 4,175 Avios Per Flight With Vueling Airlines...
Frequent Miler
Best Credit Card Offers for July 2025
Which rewards credit card is right for you? Find the best publicly available credit card offers all on this one page. We'll show you the best credit cards for spend, frequent flyer miles, hotel points, cash back, and more. The post Best Credit Card Offers for July 2025 appeared first on...
Frequent Miler
Current point transfer bonuses for July 2025
The best points rewards programs, in our opinion, are those that allow points to be transferred to many different airline and hotel loyalty programs. In this way, it’s often possible to get outsized value from your points. For example, suppose you want to fly lie-flat business class to Europe. Prices...
Live and Let’s Fly
“United Airlines Tried to Cook My Toddler!” Overdramatic Dad Upset About Hot Cabin Temperature
A father is calling for federal legislation to curb cabin heating after a traumatic incident on a United Airlines flight involving his toddler. While I do not dismiss his point, it seems to me that his outrage is at least partially misplaced by his refusal to simply walk off the...
One Mile at a Time
British Airways’ Suspicious Streaming Entertainment “Enhancement”
British Airways will shortly be launching a new entertainment option, as reported by PYOK. This seems positive, on the surface. However, one wonders what British Airways’ real motive here is…
The Points of Life
Reminder: Don’t Let Your Global Entry Lapse
“Please see the agent.” Those were the words on the Global Entry Kiosk when I returned from my Central America trip. I thought my pretty face was not recognized. As it turned out, my beloved Global Entry had expired. I commented, “I thought it was good for ten years?”. The...
One Mile at a Time
Oops: Delta Boeing 737 Flap Ends Up In Raleigh Home Driveway
Well here’s something you don’t see every day…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Could This Latest Trial By British Airways Spell The End Of Inflight Entertainment Screens?
British Airways is becoming known for its controversial experiments, and it’s now feared that the airline’s latest test could spell the end of in-flight entertainment screens on long-haul aircraft. Starting later this month, British Airways will introduce a streaming entertainment service on some of its widebody planes, allowing passengers to...
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Your complete guide to Hilton Free Night Certificates
Hilton free night certificates are great, as unlike Marriott or Hyatt, there are no category or points restrictions. Here's a complete guide.
Live and Let’s Fly
Why Wearing Leggings On A Plane Could Be A Deadly Mistake
Leggings may be the go-to plane travel outfit for millions, but one aviation safety expert argues they could be a terrible choice in the event of an emergency. Leggings On A Plane? Think Twice, Says Aviation Safety Expert Many travelers swear by leggings for their comfort and stretch, particularly on...
Josh Trips
How long does it take for the Chase Sapphire Reserve Business Google Workspace credit to post?
One reason I decided to get the Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business card is the annual Google Workspace…
One Mile at a Time
Frontier Airlines Passenger Violently Attacked… Unprovoked?
A fight on a Frontier Airlines flight (to Miami, no less) is hardly an unfamiliar story. What’s unusual here is the claim that this was unprovoked… though I’m not so sure?
View from the Wing
Delta Boeing 737 Lost Wing Flap Mid-Air—Nobody Knew Until It Appeared In Raleigh Driveway The Next Morning
On July 1, 2025, Delta Air Lines flight 3247 — a Boeing 737‑900ER flying from Atlanta to Raleigh-Durham —landed safely, unaware that a piece of the plane had come off. During the post-landing inspection, ground crew found a piece of the left wing trailing-edge flap missing. Continue reading Delta Boeing 737 Lost Wing...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Five Things We’ve Learned American Airlines Is Doing To Improve Its Image Problem
American Airlines has admitted that it has lost its way against its two biggest rivals, Delta and United Airlines, and now the Fort Worth-based carrier is on a mission to make the experience it offers passengers a little bit more premium. After years of swinging cutbacks, such as ripping out...
Traveling For Miles
Get up to 20% back on select Alaska Airlines spending with this Amex offer [Targeted]
Today has seen American Express launch a new targeted offer for Alaska Airlines spending in which select cardholders can earn a discount of $60 on just $300 of spending. Given how widely available this offer appears to be, this should be one of those deals that a lot of people...
Miles For Family
Japan vs. China: A Tale of Two Toilets
On my recent trip to Asia, my daughter and I flew to China after spending 10 days in Japan. Shortly after arrival, we were in culture shock because there were so many things that were different between the two countries. One of the biggest differences that I didn’t pay attention...
Eye of the Flyer
The One Thing About Hotels Outside the USA That Drives me Nuts – Do You Hate This Too?
I shudder to think about how many nights, over my lifetime, that I have spent in hotel rooms. About half of all the nights have been state side and the bulk of those in modest priced rooms. Unlike many bloggers a hotel room upgrade is of minor importance to me....
One Mile at a Time
“United Airlines Tried To Cook My Toddler.” Fair Or Dramatic?
A father is going on a bit of a social media crusade against United Airlines, following an unpleasant recent flight. He has a point with his criticism, but the irony is that what he’s describing is incredibly common, and could just as easily happen on any airline. Does that make...
Monkey Miles
July 2025 Air France/KLM Flying Blue Promo Rewards
We give you the good good on Flying Blue Promo rewards The post July 2025 Air France/KLM Flying Blue Promo Rewards appeared first on Monkey Miles.
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 541: Planes, Politics, Partnerships, and PDX
Partnerships come and go, as do new routes and competition. Plus, what makes an airport better than others?
One Mile at a Time
116-Room Waldorf Astoria Helsinki Opening Soon (Former Hotel Maria)
Helsinki is getting an internationally branded luxury hotel, which I’d say is pretty exciting. We won’t even have to wait long for it to open!