Frequent Miler
Delta Amex Cards: Enhanced Welcome Offers Available (targeted?)
There’s another round of enhanced (and possibly targeted) welcome offers for the American Express Delta credit cards, featuring bonuses that are 20K higher than the current public offers. I’m only seeing increased offers on the personal Delta Gold and Delta Platinum cards, but some folks are also finding better offers...
Miles To Memories
Alaska Airlines Increases Presence at San Diego Airport with 3 New Nonstop Routes
Alaska Airlines announced this week that it will launch three new nonstop routes from San Diego later this year. The post Alaska Airlines Increases Presence at San Diego Airport with 3 New Nonstop Routes appeared first on Miles to Memories.
ATX Jetsetter
Spirit Airlines is Going Public Again, Will be Listed on the NYSE American
Spirit Airlines is going public once again with its parent company being listed on the NYSE American under the symbol FLYY. The post Spirit Airlines is Going Public Again, Will be Listed on the NYSE American appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
One Mile at a Time
United Airlines’ New Process For Kicking Off Drunk Passengers
All too often, airline employees have to deal with passengers who may have had a little too much to drink. The goal, of course, is to not allow anyone visibly drunk to even board an aircraft. However, if they do manage to board, you ideally want to remove them before...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
April 24 Bonus Offer Highlight: Marriott Bonvoy – 5,000 bonus Bonvoy points PER NIGHT for stays at The Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa
Today's bonus offer highlight is for those looking to get away to the city in paradise as you can earn 5,000 bonus Marriott Bonvoy points per night at The Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa. Check out all of the new bonuses added today: The post April 24 Bonus Offer Highlight: Marriott...
Frequent Miler
Citi ThankYou Rewards to reduce Emirates transfer rate by 20%
Last night, Citibank sent an e-mail to Citi Premier cardholders letting them know that there will soon be a reduction in the transfer rate to Emirates Skywards. Currently, Citi transfers to Emirates at a 1:1 rate, but starting 7/27, that will become 1:0.8 (1,000 Citi points : 800 Emirates points)....
Points With a Crew
8 Things That Are Different About Europe And The U.S.
Just because something is different or unexpected, that doesn't make it "weird" or "wrong". But here are 8 things I noticed that were different from our recent trip to ...
View from the Wing
‘Bloody Rogues, Bloody Thieves’: Explosive 3-Minute Rant Over $437 Credit Card Hold At Holiday Inn Bangkok
A woman arrived at the Holiday Inn Bangkok Silom two days ahead of the rest of her group. She asked the hotel to place a 14,626-baht (≈ US $400) authorization hold on her card to cover all four rooms for a five-night stay. But she also told staff to collect...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: To the joy of Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 with FlixBus – Springtime Transatlantic Adventures
Springtime Transatlantic Adventures To the joy of Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 with FlixBus In this Adventure So, 80 more Tier Points. Always demanding more, British Airways… To the joy of Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 with FlixBus British Airways Galleries South Lounge and T5B Lounge British Airways BA295 London Heathrow to...
Live and Let’s Fly
United Airlines Rolls Out “Huddle Process” To Quietly Remove Intoxicated Passengers
As United Airlines continues to improve its selection and quality of alcohol onboard, it is introducing a new “huddle process”  this spring to efficiently remove passengers who display signs of intoxication onboard during the boarding process. New “Huddle Process” At United Airlines To Prevent Intoxicated Passengers From Flying Federal law...
Your Mileage May Vary
Hilton’s First North Iceland Hotel is Already a Year Behind Schedule
In June 2024, Hilton announced plans to bring its first internationally branded hotel to northern Iceland. Slated for Akureyri and scheduled to open in spring 2025, the Akureyri Skáld Hotel—part…
Frequent Miler
Bilt adds Southwest Rapid Rewards as a transfer partner
Bilt Rewards has added its 19th transfer partner: Southwest Rapid Rewards. Transfers are 1:1 (one Bilt = one Southwest point) and are now live through both the website and the app. Bilt says that transfers will start out being processed twice per day, so there will most likely be a...
ATX Jetsetter
Qatar Airways Announces Strategic Partnership With Philippine Airlines
Qatar Airways has entered into a strategic partnership with Philippine Airlines offering connectivity through its Doha hub. The post Qatar Airways Announces Strategic Partnership With Philippine Airlines appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
Monkey Miles
Ending soon! Chase Freedom Unlimited®: $250 bonus after $500 spend
The Chase Freedom Unlimited is offering a 20k Ultimate Reward bonus The post Ending soon! Chase Freedom Unlimited®: $250 bonus after $500 spend appeared first on Monkey Miles.
Altitude Yes
American’s Q1 Financial Results: Losses and Weaker Demand
Some of my takeaways from American's first quarter financial results and comments by CEO Robert Isom. The post American’s Q1 Financial Results: Losses and Weaker Demand first appeared on Altitude Yes.
View from the Wing
“Put Your Pants On!” Delta Business Class Flight Attendant Threatens To Divert From Tokyo After Passenger Exposes Himself To Toddler
About halfway through the trip the mom got up to change her toddler’s diaper. As she stepped into the aisle she felt a hand touch her backside. She glanced toward the man, assumed it was accidental, and continued to the restroom. On returning she asked her husband to take her...
One Mile at a Time
American Reports Financial Results, Loses Money, Withdraws Guidance
It’s airline earnings season, for Q1 2025 results. As usual, Delta was first to report its results, followed by United. American has now become the latest airline to report its results, and they’re more or less as expected.
Points Miles and Bling
Why Scotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite* Card is the best travel card with no Foreign transaction fee
Scotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite* Card is my favourite No Foreign Transaction fee card in Canada, with its worldwide acceptance. The… The post Why Scotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite* Card is the best travel card with no Foreign transaction fee appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Pakistan Bans Indian Airlines From Airspace Amid Escalating Kashmir Tensions
Diplomatic relations between India and Pakistan have long been strained, but for the past few years, the underlying tension has been pretty mooted – that, however, has now changed following a militant attack in Indian-controlled Kashmir on Tuesday that claimed at least 26 innocent lives. India has accused Pakistan of...
Wingtips
Skip the Status Slog: These Two UK Cards Give You Perks on a Plate
Because waiting to earn status is so economy class. If you live in the UK and want instant… The post Skip the Status Slog: These Two UK Cards Give You Perks on a Plate appeared first on Wingtips.
Live and Let’s Fly
American Airlines Reports Q1 Loss, Pulls 2025 Outlook
American Airlines has reported a loss for the first quarter (Q1) of 2025 and pulled its 2025 outlook, citing weaker domestic bookings and economic uncertainty. American Airlines Reports $473 Million Q1 2025 Loss The first quarter is traditionally the weakest for US airlines, with demand lower during the Northern Hemisphere...
One Mile at a Time
Earn Amex Points With Rakuten Shopping Portal: How It Works
Link: Sign-up for a Rakuten account with a best-ever $40 bonus
View from the Wing
This Morning’s American Airlines Earnings Call: Premium Cabin Surges, $200m Drag From Flight 5342 & Chicago Gate Battle
Vice Chair and Chief Strategy Officer Steve Johnson said "If United is gaining share in Chicago they're gaining it from someone other than us" and noted that they've been profitable in Chicago in the past, have been there for 99 years, and have a loyalty customer base - though concedes...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
$40 New Member Referral Bonus With Rakuten
Cash in on a $40 new member referral bonus when you sign up as a new member of Rakuten; and you will receive a bonus of $40.00 via referral when you spend a minimum of $40.00 within the first 90 days of your new membership, which is one of the best referral...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 531: Walk this way
Why is walking through an airport so annoying? And which new airports will some airline passengers soon be walking through?
Monkey Miles
Bilt Rewards adds Southwest as a new partner ( 19 partners in total now )
Bilt Rewards now has 19 transfer partners with the addition of Southwest ( 1:1 ). Bilt currently stands as the only transferrable currency that is partnered with all 4 major hotel chains ( Marriott, Hyatt, Hilton, and IHG + Accor now  ) alongside great domestic airline partners like United and...
Altitude Yes
Japan: The Death of This Shopping Street in Western Tokyo
Rezoning and the construction of a large road have forced many local businesses on this shopping street to close. The post Japan: The Death of This Shopping Street in Western Tokyo first appeared on Altitude Yes.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Allegiant Pilots Cry Foul – Mexican Airline Deal Threatens US Jobs
Pilots at ultra-low-cost airline Allegiant have accused the carrier of effectively trying to off-shore their jobs by arranging a highly controversial tie-up with the Mexican budget airline Viva Aerobus. The dispute isn’t new, as Allegiant first applied for antitrust immunity to start a joint venture with Viva Aerobus back in...
One Mile at a Time
Uh Oh: Pakistan Closes Airspace To All Indian Airlines
Some westbound operations for Indian carriers are about to get more complicated…
One Mile at a Time
Bilt Rewards Adds Southwest Rapid Rewards As Transfer Partner
Bilt Rewards is the loyalty programof the no annual feeBilt Mastercard(review),which is quite lucrative. This is a proper transferable points currency, allowing 1:1 transfers to a variety of partners. Bilt Rewards has just announced its newest transfer partner, which is an interesting one. I want to take a look at...
TravelUpdate
My latest Hilton Honors points redemption: 0.8 cents per point!
Hilton Honors points often get a bad rap as Hilton has done away with their award charts. However,…
View from the Wing
Southwest Joins Bilt Rewards—Transfer Points To 19 Airline & Hotel Programs
Bilt is out with news that they've added Southwest Airlines as a transfer partner. Outside of hotel programs, previously only Chase Ultimate Rewards points transferred to Southwest. Continue reading Southwest Joins Bilt Rewards—Transfer Points To 19 Airline & Hotel Programs...