The Gate with Brian Cohen
British Airways to Allow Inflight Calls. Why I Still Oppose This Policy.
British Airways will allow telephone calls during flights aboard airplanes as the latest technology in accessing Wi-Fi eventually expands across its fleet of airplanes — and this article also discusses the reasons why I still oppose this policy. The technology that allows each person to...
Frequent Miler
Save on Turo rides with Amex Offers, Chase Offers, & Citi Offers
There are currently several card-linked offers available through different banks that can save you money when booking car rentals through Turo. The Deals Save on Turo rides through the following targeted spending offers: Amex Offer – Get 20% back on up to $150 spend Chase Offer – Spend $150+ &...
Economy Class & Beyond
Crystal Cabin Awards – The 2026 winners annouced
It’s been an exciting evening in Hamburg, as the aviation industry gathered to celebrate the winners of the Crystal Cabin Awards. Eight categories were contested this year – but who walked away with the awards, and for what? Accessibility Winner: Diehl Aviation: AURS, The Adaptive User Routing System AURS, the...
The Bulkhead Seat
Norse Atlantic Airways Cancels All Los Angeles Routes Amid Rising Fuel Costs
Norse Atlantic Airways is pulling back from the US West Coast and will cancel…
View from the Wing
Chase Cut Sapphire Reserve Rewards For Airbnb And Expedia — Now Adds Plum Guide To Chase Travel
Chase cut Sapphire Reserve rewards for Airbnb and Expedia bookings when it overhauled the card last year, pushing cardmembers toward direct bookings and Chase Travel instead. Now it is filling one of the biggest gaps in its own platform by adding Plum Guide vacation rentals, giving Sapphire cardholders a new...
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JetBlue Polishes its Premium Premier Mastercard | Coffee Break Ep101 | 4-14-26
JetBlue has announced some big changes to its Premier Mastercard, which was previously a real bummer of a card. So when these changes come in “the spring”, will they make the card better, and worth that $499 annual fee? JetBlue Polishes its Premium Premier Mastercard Watch the full episode below,...
The Bulkhead Seat
Mythology-Inspired Hyatt Resort Set to Open on Greece’s Paros Island in September
A new luxury escape rooted in ancient Greek history is set to debut this…
Miles To Memories
Phone Calls on Planes, Hotel Points = DEBT and a Wild United-American Merger Idea
One airline allowing phone calls, how hotel points are big IOUs, AA busses and will United and American merge?
Your Mileage May Vary
Delta Pilot Tried To Honor 102-Year-Old WWII Vet With Water Salute…ATC Shut It Down
A Delta crew wanted to honor a 102-year-old WWII veteran with a water salute—but Pittsburgh ATC had to shut it down. Here’s what happened and why. We don’t have much…
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Detroit Flight Attendant Waits On 19-Year-Old. Then He Has A Meltdown Mid-Flight. Then She Learns The Shocking Reason Why
“He’s having a breakdown because..."
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Accor promo: Earn 2X points on stays in USA, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, Panama, & Brazil
Accor has launched a new promotion that’s offering double points for stays of two or more nights in the US, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, Panama, & Brazil. That’ll be welcome news for those who were disappointed that their separate 2X promotion excluded these countries. The Deal Earn 2X Accor points when...
View from the Wing
American Airlines Says Turnstiles Will Improve Boarding — They May Just Make Flying Worse
American Airlines is installing electronic boarding gates at new DFW gates and pitching them as a way to make boarding smoother, more consistent, and less congested. But these turnstiles do not solve the real causes of boarding delays—and they may leave passengers with less flexibility, less human help, and one...
The Alviator
Review: Vienna Lounge, Vienna (VIE) – My Favourite Priority Pass Lounge Yet?
A review of the Vienna Lounge, a Priority Pass lounge also open to British Airways elites, among others (spoiler – it's surprisingly great!)
One Mile at a Time
Is Booking A Ritz-Carlton Cruise Worth It? My Experience & Thought Process
For so long, I’ve almost exclusively covered airlines and hotels when it comes to the travel front. In recent times, I’ve been warming up more to the concept of cruising.
Points With a Crew
Booking “IHG Rewards Eligible” Hotels via Chase Travel: Sure Feels Like a Scam
Chase Travel has an option where certain hotels are listed as "IHG One Rewards eligible", promising elite benefits even if you book 3rd party. But it didn't turn out quite that way ...
Your Mileage May Vary
This New AMEX Offer Is About As Easy As It Gets: Use Apple Pay 3 Times, Get $10 Back
Taking advantage of AMEX Offers is still one of the easiest ways to chip away at the annual fees on American Express cards. Not every offer is worth your time,…
One Mile at a Time
Good News: $95 Capital One Venture Business Card Replaces Spark Miles
Link: Learn more about the Capital One Venture Business
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‘It’s Like Being At Walmart In The Ocean’: Woman Goes On Royal Caribbean Cruise To Puerto Rico. Then She Takes Off From Florida With ‘Unprecedented’ Weather
"Disney cruise would never."
The Alviator
Review: Austrian A320 Business Class (ZRH-VIE)
A review of Austrian's A320 business class on the 1h 20m flight from Zurich to Vienna. Does the airline's catering live up to the hype?
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Hidden, targeted spending offers on cobranded Barclays cards: Get 5 or 10 extra points per dollar
Barclays is once again targeting some of its cobranded cardholders with spending offers awarding bonus points or miles on purchases. Unlike normal though, you’ll have to go hunting for the offers yourself. The Deal Barclays is targeting some cardholders with offers including: 5 additional points per dollar on all spend,...
Miles To Memories
More Issues With Bilt Cash? This Time With Walgreens Redemptions
There are some Bilt Cash Walgreens redemption issues you need to be aware of this month. The resolution from Bilt is not my favorite either.
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American Airlines Now Lets Private Jet Customers Buy Their Way To Elite Status
American Airlines has a new private jet partnership that lets customers earn AAdvantage miles and Loyalty Points, creating a new path to elite status outside traditional airline flying. It is a small deal for American financially, but a much bigger one for TLC Jet—and it also undercuts the airline’s own...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Earn a Mystery Bonus AAdvantage Miles by Shopping in April
Effective through Monday, April 20, 2026 at 11:59:59 in the evening Eastern Daylight Time, you can earn bonus American Airlines AAdvantage miles — in addition to the standard AAdvantage miles earned — during the Mystery Bonus campaign at the AAdvantage Shopping portal by spending a minimum of...
From The Tray Table
What Air New Zealand’s $495 Skynest bunk beds are actually like
Air New Zealand is offering something for passengers that no airline has ever done before. Putting bunk beds…
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(Reminder) Ouch: Citi decreasing transfer ratio to Choice Privileges and Preferred Hotels iPrefer on 4/19/26
Update 4/14/26: Just a quick reminder that there are only a few days left to take advantage of the current, higher transfer ratios when transferring Citi ThankYou points to Choice and Preferred Hotels. ~ One of the major advantages that Citi has enjoyed in recent years has been some standout...
Live and Let’s Fly
Man Snaps At Kid Kicking His Seat On Alaska Airlines Flight…Did He Go Too Far?
Fed up with a noisy child kicking his seat on an Alaska Airlines flight, a man turned around and addressed the child directly. But did he go too far? Alaska Airlines Passenger Had Enough Of The Kid Kicking His Seat And Took Action In a video titled “I made them...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Man Faces Threat of 12 Years in Prison After Being Arrested For a Horrific Sexual Assault on a Perth-Bound Flight
An Indian national faces the threat of being sent to prison in Australia for up to 12 years after he was arrested on suspicion of carrying out a horrific sexual assault on a Scoot Airways flight from Singapore to Perth, Western Australia, on Monday. The 52-year-old suspect was arrested almost...
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MCO Is Trying To Fix Its Biggest Problem—And It Might Actually Work
A new staffing program at Orlando International Airport aims to keep TSA lines moving—and make the experience a little less chaotic. Love it or hate it, MCO has a reputation…
Miles To Memories
Targeted Offer for Bilt Cardholders: Spend $1,000, Get 10,000 Points
Bilt is targeting select cardholders with an offer to earn 10,000 bonus points. This offer is likely going to those who are not using their cards much, or strictly using it for rent payments only.
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The Biggest Mistake People Make When Choosing A Rewards Credit Card
Everyone debates which credit card is “best,” but most people are solving the wrong problem. This simple framework cuts through the noise, showing how to decide which card actually fits your spending, benefits, and goals.
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Best Western Chase Offer: Get 10% back on $100-$320 spend
There’s a new Best Western Chase Offer giving 10% back which is valid on slightly higher spend compared to some past offers. The Deal Get 10% back as a statement credit when spending $100+ at Best Western with a targeted Chase Offer. Key Terms Expires May 24, 2026 $32 cashback...
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Airbus Unveils Two Passenger, Two Room First Class Suite [Roundup]
Airbus is showing off a new A350-1000 first class concept with a two-passenger master suite, virtual windows, and elevated ceilings. Also Alaska quietly drops its price guarantee, Bilt gets a useful Home Away From Home hotel map, Southwest talks about hiring “low-ego” people, and coat hooks manage to confuse...