Traveling For Miles
Summer Eurostar premium cabin sale offering 50% off select bookings (for 2+ travelers)
Eurostar is currently running what looks to be a very nice premium cabin summer sale for travel between the UK, France and Belgium which could be useful for families, couples and groups of 2 or more people traveling in late July or in August 2025. The post Summer Eurostar premium cabin...
Wingtips
First Class, First to Blame: The New ‘Solidarity’ Tax Nonsense
You know what’s really rich? Not me, apparently. Despite paying through the nose for a lie-flat seat and… The post First Class, First to Blame: The New ‘Solidarity’ Tax Nonsense appeared first on Wingtips.
The Takeoff Nap
America On Sale: France Offers 25% Off Flights to Take It Back This July 4th
Europe's "Freedom Fares" offer a 25% discount on economy awards from select North American cities, sparking a satirical trans-Atlantic "re-colonization" this Independence Day. Explore the humorous twists and turns of this unique travel promotion. The post America On Sale: France Offers 25% Off Flights to Take It Back This July 4th...
Live and Let’s Fly
Business Class Or Bust: Model Refuses To Fly Coach, Gets Dumped
Who’s really in the wrong when a model refuses to fly coach? What does it say about our relationships when we disagree over which cabin to travel in on a longhaul flight? Model Dumped For Refusing To Fly Coach With Boyfriend A Brazilian model with around 2.5 million Instagram followers...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Athleisure Takes To The Runway As Lululemon Lands At Heathrow With First European Airport Store
The beloved athleisure brand Lululemon has landed at London Heathrow Airport, with the company’s first European airport concession opening in Terminal 5, which is exclusively used by British Airways and Spanish flag carrier Iberia. There might be some passengers who hark back to the ‘Golden Age’ of air travel, when...
Miles To Memories
Chase $900 Bonus for Checking and Savings Account Is Back Again
Chase is one of the most generous banks out there when it comes to checking and savings account bonuses. Now it is once again offering its best ever deal for a total of $900. The post Chase $900 Bonus for Checking and Savings Account Is Back Again appeared first on Miles...
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: Apex 300 Smart Energy Power Solution (over $3M backed – back by Saturday)
The Apex 300 is a smart energy power solution suitable for home backup, offgrid living or in an RV or tiny home. It's on Indiegogo currently, but only for a ...
One Mile at a Time
Alaska Airlines Boeing 787 Order Bumped To 17 Jets, Fueling Seattle Growth
I don’t think this is terribly surprising, but Alaska Air Group seems to have quietly increased its Boeing 787 order book, in line with the carrier’s long haul aspirations.
Your Mileage May Vary
PA Airport Looking for Volunteers for Dress Rehearsal of New Terminal
This looks like fun! When an airport opens a new terminal, there are a lot of moving parts. Granted, there will be people there who’ve worked in the terminal(s) that…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Flight Attendants Want To Make Families Pay A Lot More To Fly… Here’s Why
The Association of Flight Attendants (AFA-CWA), the largest crewmember union in the United States with tens of thousands of members at major carriers like United, Alaska and Spirit Airlines, is once again calling for parents traveling with infants to pay a lot more to fly. The reason isn’t a simple...
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BoardingArea
A Frequent Flyer’s Guide to Family Seating in Basic Economy
Basic Economy fares might look like a dream deal at first glance, but I've found through my own experiences that family seating can quickly become a juggling act if you're not prepared. I've studied countless fares and seating charts over the years, and it's clear that families need a plan...
View from the Wing
Here’s What Your Airport Routine Reveals About Your Personality
What does your airport routine say about your personality? Whether you show up super early ‘just in case’ or cut it close says something about how they ‘manage anxiety’. But I’m not sure it says what the experts think it says. Continue reading Here’s What Your Airport Routine Reveals About Your Personality...
Frequent Miler
Chase “Pay Yourself Back” Complete Guide (updated categories)
Chase has been steadily hacking away at the value of its Pay Yourself Back (PYB) Program, whittling down both categories and redemption rates on Ultimate Reward(UR)-earning cards. At the same time, it has added PYB options for Southwest, Aeroplan, and United cards, although the value for redeeming Southwest points is...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
July 4 Bonus Offer Highlight: World of Hyatt – Earn 500 bonus points per night at new Hyatt hotels Worldwide
Today’s bonus offer highlight is this month’s update to World of Hyatt’s 500 bonus points per night for stays at new Hyatt Hotels around the world. Check out all of the new bonuses added today: The Bonus Offer Highlight: Hyatt World of Hyatt 500 Bonus World of Hyatt Points per...
Traveling For Miles
How to get CLEAR® Plus membership for free or at a discounted rate
CLEAR® Plus is an expedited security program based around facial recognition and fingerprint software that's currently available at 59 airports around the United States and at several entertainment and sports venues as well. Given that cost of membership has just increased, now seems like a good time to revisit how...
One Mile at a Time
American Teen Flying Solo Around The World Detained In Antarctica
An American teenager flying solo across the globe for a great cause has been detained in Antarctica. On the one hand, I feel sort of bad for him, given the amazing cause he’s doing this for. On the other hand, if you break rules, you should expect to face the...
View from the Wing
‘I’d Pay for This Anywhere’: Capital One Landing Adds New José Andrés Dishes—Venture X Flyers Eat Free At DCA
I love that they're refreshing the menu, and I understand they'll be turning it over further for fall. Some of the plates do seem to be showing wear from use, scratches and design scuffed around the edges. But it's a really nice restaurant in an airport and Capital...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Miles and Points On Sale — July 4 2025
Sometimes you need an infusion of miles or points to your membership account for whatever reason — perhaps to have enough to redeem for a limited time award as one example — and the best time to purchase or gift miles or points is when they are on sale, as...
Economy Class & Beyond
West Coast Open Access Rail requests… denied!
At Economy Class and Beyond, we have covered the emergence of new Open Access Operators who wish to operate new services on the West Coast Mainline.  It seems these are in vain, with the Office of Rail and Road concluding there is not enough capacity to let these operations commence. There...
Frequent Miler
Delta Amex Cards: Welcome Offers for up to 125K with No Lifetime Language
There’s another round of targeted welcome offers out for the American Express Delta SkyMiles credit cards, which don’t have Amex’s standard “once in a lifetime” language. Because of this, the offers produced should be obtainable for folks who have had the cards before or who have them now. In addition...
Altitude Yes
Airlines Put Strict Rules on Power Banks; Japan the Latest to Revise Regulations
Many airlines in Asia are placing restrictions and bans on power banks onboard, following an investigation suggesting the fire on Air Busan Flight 391 to have been caused by a power bank. The post Airlines Put Strict Rules on Power Banks; Japan the Latest to Revise Regulations first appeared on Altitude...
Live and Let’s Fly
United Airlines Rolls Out Aperol Spritz, Mango Lassi, And New Hawaii Menus
United Airlines continues to invest in its onboard product with several improvements to its onboard menu starting this month, including Aperol Spritz, mango lassi, more wines, and an upgrade to service on Hawaii flights. United Airlines Refreshes Onboard Service With New Drinks, Meals, And Hawaiian Touches After sharing about the...
No Work All Travel
Hotel Review: Nohga Hotel Tokyo Ueno
Although I know my way around Tokyo’s most-visited neighborhoods better than many other cities, part of the reason is because I try to stay in a different district each time. To wit, last month, I got to know Akihabara (aka Akiba) a bit better, and this month, it was Ueno’s...
One Mile at a Time
Model Dumped For Refusing To Fly Coach With Boyfriend: Who Is In The Wrong?
The New York Post has what I’d describe as a rather scandalized story about a Brazilian model being dumped by her boyfriend after she refused to fly economy with him, and instead, booked a separate ticket in business class.
Traveling For Miles
Get up to 25% off with Hyatt in Europe, the Middle East & Africa
Just as we were wondering if Hyatt had forgotten that summer is a traditional time to launch a few deals, the hotel chain has published a new offer in which World of Hyatt members can save up to 25% off the standard rate for stays made in Europe, the Middle...
TravelUpdate
Eern $600 each year: Your complete guide to Hilton Aspire Credits
The Hilton Aspire Card is loaded with plenty of benefits and you can earn $600 each year, here's a complete guide about how you can use it.
Economy Class & Beyond
Air France-KLM Group to take a majorty ownership in SAS Group
Airline consolidation continues to be a thing in Europe, this time with Air France-KLM Group moving to become the majority owner in Scandinavian Airlines System Group (SAS).  Air France-KLM Group currently holds a 19.9% stake in the Scandinavian carrier, which it acquired a stake in. Since the summer of 2024,...
View from the Wing
$8,000 Camera Stolen by United—Offered $100 Travel Voucher After Evidence Magically Lost [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 $8,000 Camera Stolen by United—Offered $100 Travel Voucher After Evidence Magically Lost [Roundup]...
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BoardingArea
Maximizing Points for a Busy July 4th Getaway
In 2025, I've been watching the summer travel season reach unprecedented heights, with AAA estimating around 72.2 million Americans on the move for Independence Day. TSA projections also hint at record-breaking airport screenings as more people leverage remote work and turn short getaways into extended escapes. All this means higher...
Miles For Family
Emirates Transfer Devaluation, Marriott Flash Transfer Bonus and More
Happy Independence Day! I hope you all are able to relax and enjoy the holiday. Amex Membership Rewards Devalues Emirates Skywards Transfer Ratio: Both Citi and Amex have decreased the transfer ratio to Emirates. Will Chase and Capital One follow suit? See this post on One Mile at a Time. ...
TravelUpdate
Wow! Who knew these two airlines offer slippers in business class!
There are many different areas that an airline can differentiate itself with the soft product. From amenity kits…
Traveling For Miles
Buy up to 400,000 IHG One Rewards points at just 0.5 cents each
IHG One Rewards is, again, running another another one of its points sales and this one in which members can buy up to 400,000 points at a cost of just 0.5 cents per point. This sale is running through to 17 July (no hurry to buy) and even though this...