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25% transfer bonus from Citi to Leaders Hotels of the World Leaders Club
Citi has launched a 25% transfer bonus from Citi Thank You Rewards to Leading Hotels of the World Leaders Club through May 16, 2026. Leaders Club ordinarily offers decent value for Citi points, but with this transfer bonus it is possible to get some excellent deals. The Deal Citi Thank...
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Have Global Entry and Got a New Passport? – Don’t Forget to Do This
​tl;dr – You may need to visit your TTP account. Last year, I renewed my passport via an…
Altitude Yes
American Plans New and Expanded Admirals Club in Nashville
American's new Admirals Club in Nashville will span about 17,400 square feet, with construction set to begin in 2027. The post American Plans New and Expanded Admirals Club in Nashville first appeared on Altitude Yes.
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FBI Arrests Alleged Iran Arms Broker At LAX While She Tries To Flee Country On Turkish Airlines
Federal prosecutors say a Southern California woman was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) while trying to board a flight to Turkey after allegedly brokering Iranian weapons sales to Sudan. Woman Arrested At LAX In Alleged Iran-To-Sudan Arms Trafficking Scheme A 44-year-old Woodland Hills woman was arrested at LAX...
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Airlines All Over The World Are Using Iran And Fuel Prices To Demand Taxpayer Bailouts
Airlines all over the world are seizing on high jet fuel prices tied to the Iran conflict to press governments for emergency aid, tax breaks, subsidized loans, and other relief. Spirit’s bailout request is getting the attention, but the whole industry is trying to normalize another round of taxpayer support.
One Mile at a Time
My Petty Luxury Hotel Complaint: Minor, But Am I Being Unreasonable?
Let me start by acknowledging that in the scheme of things that matter, this doesn’t even rank. But OMAAT is also about covering the little details of the airline & hotel industry (I mean, I write about my favorite airline boarding music), so please indulge me for a moment.
The Bulkhead Seat
Delta Air Lines to Suspend and Adjust Multiple Routes Amid Rising Fuel Costs
Delta Air Lines is making a series of network Changes, including suspending several routes…
Miles To Memories
Amex Hilton Cards: Save $40 on Next Hilton Stay
This offer is showing up for many Hilton cardholders, which makes it an even better deal as you can stack it with the higher earning rates on Hilton stays and statement credits.
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Citi Strata Elite Credits Are Easy To Use — Here’s How To Max Them Out
Citi premium card looks complicated at first, but the real value is straightforward once you know how the credits post. The Strata Elite’s hotel, Splurge, Blacklane, Priority Pass, and Admirals Club benefits can make the first cardmember year far more lucrative than the $595 fee suggests.
Travel Points Playbook
Southwest Improves A-List Benefit + New Card Spending Offer
Last Friday, an email went out to Southwest elite members announcing an upcoming change to the boarding process.…
Frequent Miler
Melio: Pay business bills by credit card
Melio is a service intended to simplify paying business bills. Melio lets you pay bills with a credit or debit card for a 2.9% fee, or for free with bank-to-bank ACH transfers. Melio users can pay vendors via whichever method they prefer (e.g., ACH for free up to 5 times...
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These Are the World’s Biggest Hotel Chains
​tl;dr – The world’s biggest hotel chains listed by market capitalization. Any surprises? ​I love me an informative…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Two Southwest Airlines Planes Nearly Collide Mid-Air As They Come Within 500 Feet of One Another Over Nashville
Two Southwest Airlines airplanes nearly collided mid-air close to Nashville International Airport (BNA) on Saturday after air traffic controllers appear to have accidentally directed one of the planes to cross into the path of the other aircraft. The extraordinary near-miss occurred at around 5:45 p.m. on April 18, when Southwest...
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Emirates Skywards: Earn 2x miles on flights to and from Helsinki (April 20 Bonus Offer Highlight)
Today's bonus offer highlight comes to us from Emirates who are celebrating their new route to Helsinki this fall with 2x Skywards miles. Check out all of the new bonuses added today:
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Save 15% Hyatt’s Unbound Collection with this (Targeted) Chase Offer – Expires Soon!
​tl;dr – This one might only be for World of Hyatt Cardholders. ​Somehow, I didn’t see this one…
Miles To Memories
New Kroger Chase Offer, Save Up To 10%
Check your Chase cards for a targeted offer that can save you 10% on Kroger purchases. The same offers can be found on other banks accounts such as Bank of America, US Bank, Wells Fargo and others.
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Amex Is Offering Some Business Platinum Cardholders Nearly 1 Million Points To Keep Spending
American Express is targeting some existing Business Platinum cardholders with a massive new spending offer worth nearly 1 million Membership Rewards points, and it has nothing to do with opening a new account. The catch is that it requires serious volume and large transactions, but for the right cardmember it's...
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Best Western Formalizes Its Push Into ‘Glamping’ with a New Brand
​tl;dr – Best Western adds a new ‘outdoorsy brand’ and an exotic jungle location. ​Way back in 2024,…
Points With a Crew
How To Go From Shinjuku Station To The Hyatt Regency Tokyo (Completely Underground!)
How to get from Shinjuku Station to the Hyatt Regency Tokyo: simple directions, best routes (underground, walking, taxi, shuttle), and tips to avoid getting lost in Tokyo’s busiest station.
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The $440,000 Business Class Upgrade On Delta Air Lines
We are often told that Delta Air Lines is the most premium airline in the world, but $440,000 for an upgrade to business class, even on a longhaul flight, strikes me as a bit too much. Delta Agent Says Upgrade To Business Class Costs $440,000! A traveler was flying from...
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Top 5 Hotel Bonus Points offers for April 2026
Here are our Top Hotel Stay Bonuses for this month! These are for stays that you credit to a hotel frequent guest program. Many of these offers go beyond this month so don’t count them out for stays you’re booking past this month. If none of the offers listed below...
One Mile at a Time
Guide To Delta One Lounges: Access, Locations, And More
While Delta is by many metrics considered the most premium airline in the United States, one area where the airline has historically lagged the competition is when it comes to premium lounges dedicated to international passengers. For nearly a decade, American has had Flagship Lounges and United has had Polaris...
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Sports Illustrated Hotel Chain Continues to Grow – Bayou Bound for its Next Location
​tl;dr – This brand is starting to feel a little Graduate-esque. ​Sports Illustrated Resorts has just announced its…
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The Visa Infinite Free Avis Weekend Rental: My Travel “White Whale”
For years, I’ve been trying to figure out how to use one specific credit card benefit. At this point, I’m starting to think it doesn’t actually exist. We all have…
Miles To Memories
(Doubled!?) Rakuten Offering Extra Bonus for Bank of America Cards
Rakuten is offering an extra bonus when you apply for two no-fee Bank of America credit cards. Earn up to $250 or 25,000 points.
The Bulkhead Seat
American Airlines Plans Largest-Ever Admirals Club® at Nashville International Airport
American Airlines is continuing its investment in premium travel with plans to build a…
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Southwest Is Now Charging For Window Seats That Don’t Have Windows
Southwest now charges for seat assignments, but at least some customers who paid extra for a window seat are finding themselves staring at a wall instead. United and Delta are being sued for market and selling these as well.
Miles To Memories
New 7x Spending Offers, Amex Platinum Member Airfare, American Airlines Devalues Status, Award Taxes Skyrocket & More
All of that plus over $8K in annual fees, United blocks Polaris Lounge access, save up to 75% off your cell phone bill and tons more.
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Save $400 on Air France / KLM Purchases with this (Targeted) Amex Offer
​tl;dr – A decent offer if you’re planning some big spend with Air France or KLM. ​Amex recently…
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Top 5 Award Travel Tools
Each one of us has our ways. Travel tools come in very handy not only in decision-making but also help…
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Sean Duffy’s Claim That Higher Jet Fuel Prices Could Ultimately Lower Airfare Is Nonsense
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is trying to put a positive spin on rising jet fuel prices. The problem is that his argument does not hold up. Higher costs do not magically lead to lower prices. Sean Duffy Claims Higher Jet Fuel Prices Will Make Airfare Cheaper. That Makes No Sense...
The Bulkhead Seat
United Flights Faced Back-to-Back Bomb Scares This Weekend
A United Airlines flight departing Denver International Airport (DEN) was forced to return to…