Miles To Memories
May Bilt Rent Day Offers: Up to 100% Southwest Bonus, Double Points and More
Bilt has revealed the May 1st Rent Day benefits, with some of them already live now. There's a Southwest transfer bonus and the usual monthly offers. The post May Bilt Rent Day Offers: Up to 100% Southwest Bonus, Double Points and More appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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BoardingArea
Review: Aspire Lounge at San Diego International Airport (SAN)
...I liked the cold brew. The Aspire Lounge, an independent lounge at San Diego International (Terminal 2) featuring nice tarmac views, a shower suite, an attractive bar, cold brew on tap and a small breakfast buffet. The coffee offerings are the best thing. The summary: The lounge is near gate 22 and...
Frequent Miler
Kroger: Earn 4x Fuel Points On 3rd Party Gift Cards; Fixed-Value Visa & Mastercard Gift Cards (today only)
Kroger is again running a promotion that awards 4x fuel points on third-party gift cards and fixed-value Visa and Mastercard gift cards when purchased online and in-store. This promo is good today only (4/25). Note that the terms on this promo now state that Amazon gift cards are excluded from...
Wingtips
Gatwick’s Second Runway: Ready for Takeoff, If Only the Government Would Hurry Up
Gatwick Airport is done playing the waiting game. After years of second-fiddle status to Heathrow, London’s scrappier second… The post Gatwick’s Second Runway: Ready for Takeoff, If Only the Government Would Hurry Up appeared first on Wingtips.
ATX Jetsetter
Alaska Airlines Partners With Disneyland on Newest Special Livery
Alaska Airlines has partnered with Disneyland Resort on a new special livery promoting Tiana's Bayou Adventure at the California Park. The post Alaska Airlines Partners With Disneyland on Newest Special Livery appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
View from the Wing
United Business Class Passenger Uses Hair Clips And Blanket To Build DIY Suite Doors For Privacy
A United Airlines business class passenger’ became impatient with the airline for not rolling out a new seat with doors. The passenger created their own makeshift suite, using a blanket clipped to the top of the seat. Continue reading United Business Class Passenger Uses Hair Clips And Blanket To Build...
Miles To Memories
New Amex Offers for Bonus Points on Amazon Purchases
There are at least three different versions of this offer, so hopefully you can find one of them in your accounts. The post New Amex Offers for Bonus Points on Amazon Purchases appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Live and Let’s Fly
Is Scott Kirby Praising Trump’s Tariffs To Win A JetBlue Merger?
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has once again praised President Trump’s tariff policy, arguing noble intentions of creating middle-class careers are the driving force. But is something else going on? Is Kirby courting favor with the Trump administration because he has an ulterior motive? United Airlines CEO Doubles Down On...
Wingtips
E195-E2 Lands at London City – A Game-Changer for the Docklands
London City Airport just got a little bigger without a single expansion project in sight. The reason? The… The post E195-E2 Lands at London City – A Game-Changer for the Docklands appeared first on Wingtips.
Points With a Crew
Hilton Honors American Express Business Card Review – Higher Offer Ending Soon
The American Express Hilton Honors Business card has a great signup bonus and solid benefits. If you're looking for a new card to earn Hilton points, make sure you ...
One Mile at a Time
American, Delta, And United Profitability Divide: What’s Driving It?
Among the ”big three” US carriers — American, Delta, and United — there’s significant variance in terms of profitability. Delta has long been the most profitable, while American has long been the least profitable. United has been transforming itself in recent years, and went from being in American’s league, to...
Your Mileage May Vary
Accidental Alarm Caused Airport to Be Buried in Foam Fire Retardant
Sometimes there’s travel news that happens and you’ll see all the travel bloggers write about it. To be honest, my husband and I don’t even try to write about those…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Family Claims American Airlines Flight Attendants Left Father to Die At Back of Plane As Other Passengers Deplaned
The family of a father who tragically passed away after falling sick onboard an American Airlines flight from Dallas Fort Worth to Durango–La Plata in Colorado has accused the airline and its flight attendants of negligence after they allegedly prioritized deplaning other passengers before getting medical help. John Cannon was...
Miles To Memories
Earn 5,000 Bonus Points for Paying Bills with Hyatt Card [Targeted]
Select Hyatt cardholders have an opportunity to earn 5,000 bonus points. The offer was sent out by email in recent days. The post Earn 5,000 Bonus Points for Paying Bills with Hyatt Card [Targeted] appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Lounging Around Heathrow Terminal 5 (South and T5B) – Springtime Transatlantic Aventures
Springtime Transatlantic Aventures Lounging Around Heathrow Terminal 5 (South Lounge and The Terminal 5B Lounge) So we’re through security and done with what duty free shopping I needed to do. Time to relax for a bit before this eight-hour jaunt to Chicago. Thankfully, there are a couple of lounges I...
View from the Wing
Caught on Film: Brawl Breaks Out in Charlotte Douglas Airport Restroom
A fight broke out in a Charlotte airport restroom. A passenger using a stall caught the altercation on film, showing just the feet of the two men engaged in a melee in the men's room. Continue reading Caught on Film: Brawl Breaks Out in Charlotte Douglas Airport Restroom...
Frequent Miler
Citi ThankYou Rewards reduces transfer rate from cards with no annual fee
Yesterday, we reported an e-mail that was sent to Citi Premier cardholders, letting them know that, on 7/27/25, there will be a reduction in the transfer rate to Emirates Skywards from 1:1 to 1:0.8. That’s not the only bad news for ThankYou points, however. It turns out that another notice was...
The Bulkhead Seat
Alaska Airlines Unveils Its Latest Disneyland Livery: Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Flyer
Alaska Airlines is probably the US carrier with the most fun licensed liveries. For… The post Alaska Airlines Unveils Its Latest Disneyland Livery: Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Flyer appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Monkey Miles
May Bilt Rent Day – up to 100% bonus to Southwest + $2500 student loan giveaways and more
Don't forget today is double points day with Bilt Rewards Mastercard The post May Bilt Rent Day – up to 100% bonus to Southwest + $2500 student loan giveaways and more appeared first on Monkey Miles.
One Mile at a Time
Which Hilton Honors Credit Card Is Best? Here’s How To Decide…
Hilton Honors and American Express have a co-brand credit card portfolio, consisting of four cards, with three being personal cards, and one being a business card.
Altitude Yes
Review: Flying Delta’s Airbus A220-100 in Economy
Read about my flight on Delta's A220 in economy, which is currently my favorite narrowbody plane to fly. The post Review: Flying Delta’s Airbus A220-100 in Economy first appeared on Altitude Yes.
TravelUpdate
Family Seating Policy by Airline
Family seating policy can be an important differentiating factor when deciding between the various airlines across North America. Continue reading to learn more about the nuances for each airlines' family seating policy.
The Bulkhead Seat
Save 10% on All Viator Bookings Through May 16th
I have used Viator to book private tours, boats, drivers, and more for years.… The post Save 10% on All Viator Bookings Through May 16th appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Miles For Family
Up to 100% Transfer Bonus to Southwest for Bilt Rent Day
This morning, Bilt Rewards revealed details for May Rent Day (May 1, 2025). The biggest news is the one-day transfer bonus to Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards based on Bilt Rewards status: Platinum: 100% transfer bonus Gold: 75% transfer bonus Silver: 50% transfer bonus Blue: 25% transfer bonus Southwest Airlines is...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Ryanair Blasts UK Aviation Regulator After Rescue Flight Ban Strands 177 Passengers
Irish low-cost airline Ryanair has lashed out at the British aviation regulator after it reportedly refused permission for the carrier to operate a rescue flight to get stranded passengers back home with a plane registered in the Republic of Ireland. Ryanair is so incensed with the “arbitrary” decision by the...
The Bulkhead Seat
Trump’s Tariffs Blamed for the Delay in Delta’s Missoni In-Flight Bedding
Delta Air Lines and Italian luxury brand Missoni have partnered for the airline’s amenity… The post Trump’s Tariffs Blamed for the Delay in Delta’s Missoni In-Flight Bedding appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
One Mile at a Time
Washington ATC & Helicopter Pilot Argue: “I’m Not Trying To Have A DCA Incident”
An air traffic controller at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and a Medivac helicopter pilot got into a heated exchange. I’ve gotta say, they did a good job recovering, though, and not escalating further.
View from the Wing
From Woke To MAGA: Scott Kirby’s Cynical 3D-Chess Gambit Makes Him America’s Only Pro-Tariff Airline CEO
Kirby can’t stop the tariffs, but by offering the President political cover in the business community he might get something in exchange later on? Now Kirby says that Trump’s trade turmoil will make the U.S. stronger. Continue reading From Woke To MAGA: Scott Kirby’s Cynical 3D-Chess Gambit Makes Him America’s...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Miles and Points On Sale — April 25 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...
Live and Let’s Fly
American Airlines Flight Attendants Turn On Management Over Losses
Flight attendants at American Airlines are angry about AA’s poor financial performance in the first quarter, especially when compared to its peers. But their proposed solution is deeply unsatisfying. American Flight Attendants Are Angry At Leaders For Poor Financial Performance While Delta Air Lines and United Airlines reported profit in...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Vanishing iPad Forces Lufthansa A380 From Los Angeles to Divert to Boston Over Mid-Flight Fire Fears
An Airbus A380 operated by German flag carrier Lufthansa with as many as 509 passengers onboard was forced to divert to Boston after a passenger lost their iPad in one of the Business Class seats onboard the double-deck superjumbo, creating fears of a potential inflight blaze. The plane was flying...
One Mile at a Time
Project Fox: Lufthansa Fully Revamping Passenger Experience
Lufthansa is in the process of updating its long haul hard product, with the introduction of the ”Allegris” cabin concept. The execution there has left a bit to be desired, to put it mildly.