Miles To Memories
Hilton Unveils New Top Tier and Hilton Honors Changes
In January, Hilton will introduce a brand new top elite tier Diamond Reserve, lowering requirements for other tiers and also ending some perks. The post Hilton Unveils New Top Tier and Hilton Honors Changes appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Traveling For Miles
Qatar Airways [USA] Black Friday sale 2025 – Save up to 30%
Qatar Airways has launched an "early access" offer to its 2025 Black Friday sale for departures from the United States in which its offering savings of up to 30% on select routes. The post Qatar Airways [USA] Black Friday sale 2025 – Save up to 30% appeared first on Traveling For...
The Bulkhead Seat
Spirit Expands Latin America and Caribbean Offerings With New and Returning Routes
Spirit Airlines is preparing for a major surge in holiday travel with a pretty… The post Spirit Expands Latin America and Caribbean Offerings With New and Returning Routes appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Economy Class & Beyond
Emirates and Safranto bring seat manufacturing to Dubai
With supply chains and delivery times having been less than optimal recently, Emirates and Safran have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to bring a manufacturing and seat assembly unit to Dubai. The joint industrial cooperation will initially concentrate on Business and Economy Class seats for cabin retrofit projects, with plans...
Frequent Miler
Targeted Marriott promos: Earn up to 4,500 bonus points across 2 stays & more
Marriott is once again targeting select Bonvoy members with promotions awarding bonus points on stays. These promos will stack with Marriott’s separate global promotion offering 2,025 bonus points – or more – per stay. The Deal Marriott Bonvoy is targeting some members with promotions including: Stay once & earn 1,500...
View from the Wing
Real Housewife Porsha Williams Removed From Delta Flight — FBI Reviewing Federal Charges
Porsha Williams was removed from a Delta Air Lines flight from Las Vegas to Atlanta after an onboard dispute that led crew to request law-enforcement assistance. The flight continued normally, but police met the aircraft on arrival and escorted the Real Housewives star off the plane. Continue reading Real Housewife Porsha...
The Alviator
My Experience Using The New EU Entry/Exit System (EES)
The EU entry-exit system (EES) has been known to have caused havoc at airports in the past month – here's how it worked (or not) for me. The post My Experience Using The New EU Entry/Exit System (EES) appeared first on The Alviator.
Live and Let’s Fly
Mild Debacle: Customs And Immigration In Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste offers a visa on arrival for citizens of most nations, including US citizens, and I was immediately introduced to warm Timorese hospitality… and to the island’s poor technological infrastructure. Customs And Immigration In Timor-Leste: Visa On Arrival And A Pesky Customs Form Recall, I was last off the plane....
The Bulkhead Seat
WestJet Adds First-Ever Nonstop Edmonton to Iceland Route for Summer 2026
WestJet is expanding its international route map once again with the announcement of new… The post WestJet Adds First-Ever Nonstop Edmonton to Iceland Route for Summer 2026 appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
One Mile at a Time
Flight Demand From China To Japan Plummets, 500K Tickets Canceled
A couple of days ago, I wrote about how China issued a travel warning for Japan, advising citizens against traveling to the country. The government of China argued that Japan wasunstable, with a high number of criminal incidents targeting Chinese citizens, and the security environment has continued to deteriorate.
The Travel Sisters
Best Travel Gifts for Kids
I love buying my kids gifts that they will love but that they can also use when they travel. These are some of my favorite travel gifts for toddlers and kids. The post Best Travel Gifts for Kids appeared first on The Travel Sisters.
The Bulkhead Seat
Delta Offers Free Premium Snacks in Flight to Some Cardholders
While flying between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)… The post Delta Offers Free Premium Snacks in Flight to Some Cardholders appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
View from the Wing
Guest Reports Mouse Droppings At Holiday Inn — The Hotel Refused To Cancel His Prepaid Stay And IHG Backed Them
A reader staying at the Holiday Inn Oklahoma City Airport says he found what appeared to be mouse droppings near the vending machines and asked the hotel to cancel an upcoming prepaid reservation. The property refused, and IHG backed the decision, telling him that prepaid terms still apply. That leaves...
One Mile at a Time
Iberia Launching Madrid To Toronto A321XLR Flights As Of June 2026
Iberia has just announced its newest transatlantic route, and it shouldn’t come as a surprise, as the airline revealed this was in the works as part of its ”2030 Flight Plan.”
Frequent Miler
(Extended) American Airlines award sale: Domestic from 6K, Mexico from 7.5K, Europe from 17.5K & more
Update 11/18/25: American Airlines has extended this award sale, so you now have until tonight (Thursday November 18) to book your tickets. ~ American Airlines launched a new award sale yesterday with some potentially very attractive pricing. There are domestic flights available from 6K AAdvantage miles one way, Mexico and...
Traveling For Miles
Big changes coming to Hilton Honors in 2026
The rumors have been doing the rounds for weeks, but now it's official - big changes are coming to the Hilton Honors rewards program next year and it's safe to say that there are going to be winners and losers here. The post Big changes coming to Hilton Honors in 2026...
The Points of Life
Copa Business: PTY-MDE, More ZZZ
The flight from PTY to MDE is quick. Weak from no food at the lounges (see Copa Lounge Panama City: Food Famine & Take 2, Lounge 2: Priority Pass Panama City), and similar to my experience from SJU-PTY, I did nothing but sleep. It is worth reiterating how much more comfortable...
The Bulkhead Seat
Confirmed: Hilton Unveils Program Overhaul for 2026 With Faster Qualification and a New Top Tier
Last week, Hilton Honors confirmed that it is making one of its biggest loyalty… The post Confirmed: Hilton Unveils Program Overhaul for 2026 With Faster Qualification and a New Top Tier appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
View from the Wing
United Cracks the Travel Agency Problem With Credit Pooling — Delivering Where American’s Coercive Strategy Collapsed [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 United Cracks the Travel Agency Problem With Credit Pooling — Delivering Where American’s Coercive Strategy Collapsed [Roundup]...
TravelUpdate
Do this before apply for your next travel credit card…
Before you apply next for a travel credit card, looking to get that welcome bonus offer, make sure that you've gone thru this checklist...
One Mile at a Time
Official: Major Hilton Honors Elite Status Changes, New Diamond Reserve Tier
A couple of weeks ago, there started to be rumors that Hilton Honors was planning some major changes to its elite status program, thanks to some leaked documents. Well, all of the details have now been announced, and there are some major updates. They’re a mixed bag, and while some...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Emirates Takes Drastic Action To Ease Supply Chain Struggles That Have Frustrated The Airline Industry
Remember, at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, when global supply chains came under enormous pressure and popular everyday goods suddenly started to disappear from supermarket and pharmacy shelves. Some of those issues were just down to sudden and unexpected demand – like toilet paper and disinfectant wipes, while other...
The Bulkhead Seat
Allegiant Adds 30 Routes and Enters Four New Airports
Allegiant Travel Company is gearing up for a major network expansion in 2026. Today,… The post Allegiant Adds 30 Routes and Enters Four New Airports appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
One Mile at a Time
Official: Major Hilton Honors Elite Status Changes, New Diamond Reserve Tier
A couple of weeks ago, there started to be rumors that Hilton Honors was planning some major changes to its elite status program, thanks to some leaked documents. Well, all of the details have now been announced, and there are some major updates. They’re a mixed bag, and while some...
Sam Chui
Dubai Airshow 2025 Day 2: Big Orders for Airbus
After a quiet Day 1, Airbus opened Day 2 with major orders from Etihad Airways, flydubai, and Air Europa. Moreover, Boeing also received order from Gulf Air, following a successful Day 1. Etihad Airways Orders Airbus A330neo, A350-1000 and A350F Etihad Airways has placed a firm order for six A330-900s, becoming the newest customer...
Eye of the Flyer
Luxury Hotel Credit Card Statement Idea: Valentine’s Day (Start Booking Now)
I know it’s not even Thanksgiving yet. But we’ll be at Christmas 2026 before you know it! 🙂 If you hold a travel rewards credit card that features statement credit for luxury hotel bookings and can’t think of how to use it, might I propose an idea? (Especially for the...
Frequent Miler
Hilton Diamond Reserve status coming in 2026: Here are the details
Today, Hilton Honors announced several changes to its elite program for 2026, which will include lowering the stay and night thresholds for current tiers, removing base points as a qualification metric, and perhaps most notably, adding a new top-tier: Diamond Reserve. The new elite tier and lower thresholds were leaked...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
FlyDubai Abandons Its ‘All-Boeing’ Strategy With Massive New Order For Airbus A321 Jets
Dubai’s closest homegrown equivalent to a low-cost airline, FlyDubai, has just announced a major upset for US aerospace giant Boeing after confirming it has chosen rival Airbus for a massive fleet expansion and renewal program. Having adopted an all-Boeing fleet strategy since its inception in 2008, FlyDubai will begin adding...
Traveling For Miles
IHG’s 2025 Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale goes live today (details here)
The 2025 IHG Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale comes in multiple parts, but the most important thing for you to know right now is that the pre-sale starts today with what appears to be the best discount that IHG is planning to offer. The post IHG’s 2025 Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale goes...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
New Diamond Reserve Elite Status Tier Confirmed by Hilton; Faster Path to Elite Status
As one of a select few people who attended an official interactive media roundtable of Hilton at the newly built Hilton Arlington Rosslyn The Key hotel property in Rosslyn in Virginia yesterday morning, Monday, November 17, 2025, I am now able to report on the news that the new Diamond...
One Mile at a Time
Air Europa Orders Airbus A350, Despite All-Boeing 787 Long Haul Fleet
There have been a lot of announcements during the first couple of days of the Dubai Airshow, though they’ve largely involved Gulf carriers. Well, here’s an announcement involving a European airline, which will catch some people (including me!) off guard.
One Mile at a Time
FlyDubai Rolling Out Free Starlink Wi-Fi On Boeing 737 Fleet In 2026
FlyDubai has made an exciting announcement, which will see the airline going from not offering Wi-Fi at all, to offering free, high speed Wi-Fi for everyone. Talk about a nice upgrade!