Frequent Miler
Staples.com is selling $200 digital Visa gift cards with no purchase fee
Staples is once again waiving purchase fees for digital Visa gift cards sold online. This type of deal is always popular, so you’ll want to buy ASAP if you’re interested. The Deal Buy $200 virtual Visa gift cards with no purchase fee at Staples.com. Direct link to offer. Key Terms...
One Mile at a Time
Will American Airlines Start Flying To Manila, Philippines? I’m Not Convinced…
In light of recent developments, I’ve seen many people theorize that American Airlines may launch flights to Manila, Philippines (MNL). Let’s talk about the reason the rumor exists, and analyze it a bit.
View from the Wing
Teacher’s One-Night Budget Hotel Stay Triggers A $1,002,852.82 Debit Card Hold
This middle school teachers' account showed a negative balance of more than $1 million when a $1,002,852.82 charge was placed on their debit card at an Americas Best Value Inn in Blytheville, Arkansas. The hotel says their credit card terminal was hacked.
Eye of the Flyer
Delta Voluntary Bump Scores a 98-Inch TV, SkyMiles Co-Branded Card Refresh, American Suspends LAX Routes, a Rat on a Jet Flap, and More – Weekly Recap
A good week around here: René turned a voluntary bump at Houston’s IAH into a 98-inch big screen TV, the SkyMiles co-branded card lineup got a meaningful refresh worth knowing about, American quietly suspended six routes while calling it something else entirely, I recorded a national commercial from a Delta...
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BoardingArea
Man Gets On Royal Caribbean Cruise That’s Headed For Alaska. The Pool Is A Dead Giveaway: ‘That’s How Rough It Is’
"We're heading to Alaska, and look at the pool."
One Mile at a Time
American Airlines “Permanently” Cancels Doha Flights, After Four Years
While this service has been suspended for several months due to the Iran conflict, it now looks like this is no longer a suspension, but a cancellation.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
First Class Delta Air Passenger Wakes Up to Discover Seatmate Has Vomited in Her Purse… Flight Attendant Shrugs
A passenger on a recent Delta Air Lines flight between Minneapolis-St Paul and Boise was in a stomach-churning shock after she woke up from a nap during the two-and-a-half-hour Red Eye flight to discover that her purse had been turned into a makeshift sick bag. The woman had been seemingly...
Live and Let’s Fly
Allegiant Bought An Airline To Sell A Credit Card
Allegiant says the credit card is the real prize in its Sun Country deal. With United, Breeze, and American trimming service, the bet could hit turbulence.
One Mile at a Time
Starlux Airlines Wants To Join Oneworld Alliance, But Is Being Blocked
Taiwan’s Starlux Airlines is a fast growing airline that was founded just before the pandemic. The airline now has a fleet of A321neos, A330-900neos, and A350-900s, and is quickly expanding. In terms of service to the United States, the airline flies to Los Angeles (LAX), Phoenix (PHX), San Francisco (SFO),...
2PAXfly
QANTAS: Looking at Superjumbo A380 replacement
Qantas is reportedly considering an order for about 20 additional widebody aircraft, potentially setting up another contest between Airbus and Boeing for a large slice of the airline’s international fleet. According to Reuters aviation correspondent Tim Hepher, Qantas is discussing either additional Boeing 787 Dreamliners or the Airbus A350-900 with...
Frequent Miler
Last Chance Deals: Preferred Hotels & Wyndham transfer bonuses, discounted Hotels.com gift cards, & more
Welcome to our weekly list of what’s ending this week as well as a collection of some other deals that are due to end soon. Two of Citi’s current transfer bonuses to Preferred Hotels and Wyndham Rewards end next Saturday. Also ending this week is the opportunity to buy Hotels.com gift...
The Bulkhead Seat
Delta Returns to Hong Kong After Nearly Seven Years Away
As I wrote about in July 2025, Delta Air Lines has officially returned to…
2PAXfly
WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday 7 June, 2027
Greetings again from Canada! I’ve spent just shy of a week in the Canadian capital, Ottawa. I’ve also had my first experience of Air Canada, and its Express and Rouge brands. I’m impressed on the whole with their Business Class. Less so by their lounges. What happened last week? Don’t...
Points With a Crew
Do hotel front desk clerks intentionally not ask you about your stay when you checkout?
Recent stays have made me wonder - do hotel front desk clerks intentionally not ask you about your stay when you check out? It seems like it would be ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
What Is Wrong With This Photograph? Part 356
While writing this article pertaining to a recent controversy regarding respecting the flag of the United States of America, I researched an official Internet web site of the National Park Service which purposely highlighted an error. Can you spot the error without leaving this article? For this edition of this popular...
Frequent Miler
My low-hassle $0 credit card wallet for re-entering the points game (A Carrie commentary)
About a year and a half ago, I decided to gradually re-enter the points and miles game. Despite working for arguably the best points and miles blog in the space (ok ok, I may be biased), I had essentially retired from the game otherwise. For instance, aside from being an...
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (6th June)
It’s the end of another week as we head into June, with change in the air. But then, isn’t change a part of life? Anyway, enough musing for a post – time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.   Bollywood in Birmingham – another film starts shooting in...
Your Mileage May Vary
Flying First Class? You Might Still Be Shut Out of the Lounge
You’ve just booked your first First Class flight using airline miles—nice work! You arrive at the airport feeling a little fancy, ready to enjoy all the perks you’ve heard about.…
Miles To Memories
Haters, Hot Takes & “Hating” Criss Angel – The Truth About MTM Vegas!
MTM Vegas unhinged and exposed. Answering your questions and peeling back behind the channel and brand.
View from the Wing
Bali Is Threatening To Deport ‘Influencers’ Who Make Sponsored Posts In New Immigration Crackdown
Bali immigration officials are warning influencers that sponsored posts, comped hotel stays, brand collaborations and content shoots can count as work—not tourism. The island’s new immigration patrol is even using social media posts as evidence, meaning the same Bali reel meant to promote a villa or beach club could become...
The Bulkhead Seat
2026 Weekly Review: June 6th
Greetings from Orlando! We’re spending the weekend here for a pickle ball tournament. In…
One Mile at a Time
Weekly Review: June 06, 2026
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I’m supposed to head to Europe in the coming days with the whole family, but my gosh, award availability is looking grim. I’m sure I’ll find something, but it’s not looking pretty! On the points & travel front, this week...
Points With a Crew
17 Tech and Travel Deals at Amazon For This Weekend
Some decent Amazon weekend deals on travel and tech gear going on this weekend, including headphones, luggage, locks, packing cubes and supplies, travel books and ...
Your Mileage May Vary
Travelers Were Asked Which City Disappointed Them Most. The Answers Were Brutal.
Sometimes a place can be a victim of its own reputation. You hear people rave about it. You see stunning photos online. Movies, TV shows, travel writers, and social media…
Live and Let’s Fly
The Aging Playboy, The Prada Bag, And The Inflight Romance Scam
I really felt sad for my seatmate, who was engaged in a frenzied WhatsApp conversation on a flight up the California coast with his “girlfriend” that was impossible for me to avoid and left me very thankful that I am out of the dating game… My Seatmate’s WhatsApp Romance Drama...
The Bulkhead Seat
Philippine Airlines to Join oneworld® Alliance in 2027
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is set to become the newest member of the oneworld® alliance…
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Wooden Escalators in Sydney: An Escalation Sensation
You can ride on wooden escalators in New York that are greater than 100 years old which are still in operation to this day; but you can also find wooden escalators in Sydney, which are considered to be an Escalation Sensation. The wooden escalators in Sydney that are currently located in...
Economy Class & Beyond
Embraer E2 programme passes 500 orders – Azorra signs for 15 E2 Aircraft
Embraer has secured an additional order for the E2 family aircraft from lessor Azorra, and in the process, has passed a major milestone in the E2 Project. Azorra has signed an additional firm order for 15 E195-E2 aircraft, with purchase rights for 15 additional jets, strengthening the long-standing partnership.  With...
One Mile at a Time
Surprise: Philippine Airlines Joining Oneworld Alliance In 2027
Lately were not seeing a whole lot of action with the big three global alliances, when it comes to airlines being added, at least compared to a decade or two ago. So along those lines, theres a pretty cool development, as oneworld is getting yet another new member, and this...
View from the Wing
American Airlines Makes Same-Day Flight Changes Miserable — United And Delta Are Far More Generous
American Airlines advertises same-day confirmed changes as a way to move to a better flight, but its rules make the benefit far harder to use than United or Delta. Seats can still be for sale, first class passengers can be blocked, hub customers can lose flexibility, and the app may...
Your Mileage May Vary
Checking Out Of Your Hotel Room? Don’t Do This Before You Go
Most of us have a little routine before checking out of a hotel. We make sure we didn’t leave anything in a drawer, take one last look in the bathroom,…
View from the Wing
Record Chase Sapphire Reserve 150,000 Point Bonus Offer Is Ending Soon
Chase Sapphire Reserve now has a record 150,000-point bonus, but the bigger story is that this is still a premium travel card built for actual spending. With strong earning on direct travel and dining, useful protections, valuable transfer partners, and better-than-usual lounge access, the $795 card is not just another...