United Airlines is adding a pre-arrival snack to select transcontinental and other competitive domestic routes as it seeks to better compete against its peers in terms of onboard premium cabin catering. New Warm Pre-Arrival Snack On United Airlines Competitive Longer Flights Last autumn, United began offering a substantial pre-arrival meal on...

Towards the end of April, Citi announced that from July 27, 2025, they’d be reducing the transfer ratio to Emirates Skywards from 1,000:1,000 to 1,000:800. Since then, Emirates’s relationship with transferable currencies has been in flux. They’re a transfer partner of Amex, Chase, Citi, Capital One and Bilt and one-by-one,...

Auckland, Brisbane, and others will receive the 789P aircraft this winter, while American adds pajamas and mattress pads in long-haul business class. The post American Announces More 787-9 Flagship Suite Routes, Adds More Amenities in Business Class first appeared on Altitude Yes.

We know that American Airlines is trying to once again become a bit more premium, so here’s the latest example of that.

Buying miles & points strategically can represent a great value, especially for luxury travel. The Etihad Guest program has just launched a promotion on purchased miles. While I wouldn’t say this is a slam dunk, some people might still find this to be worthwhile, so let’s go over the details.

Emirates has changed a lot with their program lately. First we saw first class redemptions get limited to elite members only ( or you can upgrade from business class with points ), then Emirates paused transfers from partners, and now Amex will follow Citi with 5:4 transfer ratio. Starting 9/16/25...

A major wind stom in Las Vegas kept planes from landing on Tuesday. American's Chicago to Las Vegas flight 2254 made an unusal diversion - to Bullhead City, Arizona, an airport that lacks commercial service. Continue reading American Airlines Flight Diverts To Tiny Desert Airport With No Staff—Passengers Pay Hundreds...

You can save up to 20% with Marriott Bonvoy off of the guest room standard rate when you stay at your choice of participating hotel and resort properties worldwide with its Escapes promotion, which offers exclusive savings every other Thursday through Sunday across select destinations... ...but you must... The post Save Up...

Barclays sent a targeted email to some Wyndham cardholders yesterday, offering up to $75 back in statement credits on up to $750 of travel spend through the end of September. The Deal Eligible Wyndham cardholders can earn statement credits on travel spend this summer: Spend $250 & get $25 Spend...

I’ve been an aviation geek since I was a little kid, and this industry is my passion. I’m grateful that I get to make a living covering this industry, without actually having to work directly in it. It’s an impossible, cyclical industry, and it requires a high level of masochism...

If you have Amex points and frequently transfer to Emirates Skywards to book flights, then this is devaluation as the ratio will drop by 20%.

The Chase Sapphire Reserve Card (review) is one of the most popular premium travel rewards cards. The card offers a generous welcome bonus and all kinds of valuable benefits, and for many of us, the perks more than offset the $795 annual fee. Among other things, the card offers a...

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 Woman Who Abandoned Dog at Pittsburgh Airport, Flew To Mexico, Pays Just $150 Fine-Animal Cruelty Charges Dropped...

Typically I primarily cover airlines and hotels, though it’s also interesting to see how the luxury cruising space has evolved, especially in partnership with the major hotel groups. In late 2022, we saw the launch of Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, and in the coming years, we’re going to see Four Seasons...

I don’t know for sure whether America truly runs on Dunkin’, but on Monday, I can say with certainty that I will be (mileage) running on Dunkin’. When my alarm goes off around 2:15am on Monday morning, I will surely need that first cup of coffee quickly as I jump...

The Australian airline Qantas has been hit by a major cybersecurity breach after hackers targeted a call center used by the carrier. Security experts still don’t know the full extent of the data loss, but it’s feared that sensitive personal details belonging to six million customers could have been stolen....

Air Serbia has been growing considerably in recent years, including expanding its long haul capacity. In light of that, the airline will be improving its premium ground experience in Belgrade, with the opening of a new lounge.

The American Express Gold Card(review) is one of the best cards for earning Membership Rewards points, and it also has an excellent welcome offer. The card is ideal for anyone who spends a lot on dining, whether at restaurants or supermarkets.

Marriott and United have announced a new promotion that will allow elite members from both programs to earn additional points on travel. The post Marriott and United Are Offering Elites Dual Points Earnings this Summer appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.

Tl;dr – The early financial performance of the Ritz-Carlton’s Yacht Collection leaves a lot to be desired.  Bloomberg…

American Airlines will once again allow all passengers to join standby lists at the airport, regardless of loyalty program membership. The post American Airlines Reinstates Airport Standby for All Passengers appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.