Live from a Lounge
Deal: Etihad Airways Buy Miles with up to 50% Bonus (through December 2, 2025)
Etihad Guest has a new Buy Miles Promotion through December 2, 2025. You can get Etihad Guest miles with up to a 50% bonus to redeem on 20 airlines, apart from Etihad themselves. Here are the details. The post Deal: Etihad Airways Buy Miles with up to 50% Bonus (through December...
Traveling For Miles
British Airways adds Montenegro to its route map (good news if you have Hyatt or IHG free night certificates)
British Airways has announced that it will launch a new seasonal summer service to a country that it hasn't served before - Montenegro, the mountainous Balkan country situated on the Adriatic coast in Southeast Europe and which was used as one of the locations for Casino Royale (part of the...
One Mile at a Time
How Airlines Decide On Flight Numbers, And Have Fun While They’re At It
Have you ever wondered how airlines pick flight numbers? Okay, maybe you haven’t… after all, why would you? In this post, I did want to address a fun aspect of this, as airlines sometimes have more fun than you realize with picking flight numbers.
TravelUpdate
Chase Sapphire Reserve 175,000 points offer – here’s how to check if you’re targeted…
Chase is sending out targeted offers as high at 175,000 points on the Chase Sapphire Reserve. Read this post to find out if you qualify...
View from the Wing
Emirates Passenger Finds Herself Alone on a 14-Hour Flight — And Flight Attendants Wouldn’t Upgrade Her
A woman flying Emirates from Brisbane to Dubai found herself essentially alone in economy on a 14-hour flight, with empty rows in every direction. She even asked about upgrading, but flight attendants pushed back. Continue reading Emirates Passenger Finds Herself Alone on a 14-Hour Flight — And Flight Attendants...
TravelUpdate
258,000 points redemption, Chase Sapphire benefit confusion, real value of the $600 Hotel Credit & more…
There has been some confusion about whether Chase is about to kill this benefit on their Chase Sapphire cards. That & more....
TravelUpdate
How to bypass Chase’s newest ‘once in a lifetime rule’
Close on the heels of Amex’s moves, Chase has slowly started tightening the screws, adding new restrictions to…
Eye of the Flyer
Plan Now: 5X Points on PayPal Purchases (Great for Holiday Shopping Online!)
There’s a great opportunity for you to earn up to 7,500 bonus points using one of our favorite no-annual-fee travel rewards cards. 5X Points at PayPal! If you purchase holiday gifts and/or make donations to charities this time of year, there’s an opportunity to score bonus points for that spending!...
Traveling For Miles
Save $200 on select Lufthansa Group airlines with Amex Travel [Targeted]
Amex is getting the week started with a new offer which allows targeted cardholders to save $200 on bookings made through Amex Travel for flights taken with select Lufthansa Group airlines. The post Save $200 on select Lufthansa Group airlines with Amex Travel [Targeted] appeared first on Traveling For Miles.
One Mile at a Time
Guide To Hyatt Globalist Suite Upgrade Awards: The Best Hotel Elite Perk?
There are many benefits I love about Hyatt’s top tier Globalist status, though arguably my single favorite perk is the suite upgrade awards that members can earn. In this post, I’d like to take a closer look at how this benefit works. How can they be used, what are the...
Live and Let’s Fly
Los Angeles Is Getting Two New Nonstop Routes To Africa
Los Angeles may soon become a far more direct gateway to Africa. Royal Air Maroc has announced new nonstop service between Casablanca (CMN) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in mid-2026, while EgyptAir plans to launch Cairo (CAI) to LAX service in 2027. For West Coast travelers, that means access...
One Mile at a Time
Fun & Creative Airline Callsigns, From Shamrock To Starwalker
Here’s a fun topic for aviation geeks (so if you’re not one, feel free to skip this post)…
From The Tray Table
The simple hack to beat airline customer service, 1-800 numbers
I can’t be the only one who hates getting on the phone with travel providers. Airlines, hotels, rental… The post The simple hack to beat airline customer service, 1-800 numbers appeared first on From the Tray Table.
From The Tray Table
7 tech devices I always travel with, and one you seriously need to pack
I’m the type of traveler who likes routine, at least when it comes to what I pack. In… The post 7 tech devices I always travel with, and one you seriously need to pack appeared first on From the Tray Table.
From The Tray Table
NYC’s ‘secret’ rideshare app that’s consistently cheaper than Uber, Lyft
There’s no denying it. Living and traveling around New York City isn’t cheap. While points and miles can… The post NYC’s ‘secret’ rideshare app that’s consistently cheaper than Uber, Lyft appeared first on From the Tray Table.
From The Tray Table
My 5 most underrated travel hacks
I recently graduated from business school, where I learned a thing or two about the importance of demonstrating… The post My 5 most underrated travel hacks appeared first on From the Tray Table.
From The Tray Table
3 quirks United and JetBlue should fix in the ‘Blue Sky’ partnership
It was months in the making, and the details have finally been revealed. United and JetBlue have teamed… The post 3 quirks United and JetBlue should fix in the ‘Blue Sky’ partnership appeared first on From the Tray Table.
From The Tray Table
Why I’m still doing the viral JetBlue challenge after a devaluation
In case you missed it, JetBlue recently made a significant update to the grand prize for its viral… The post Why I’m still doing the viral JetBlue challenge after a devaluation appeared first on From the Tray Table.
From The Tray Table
The solution to lounge overcrowding I (begrudgingly) want to see
Lounge overcrowding isn’t a new phenomenon, and there’s no sign of it abating. The problem itself is pretty… The post The solution to lounge overcrowding I (begrudgingly) want to see appeared first on From the Tray Table.
From The Tray Table
Why I left The Points Guy, and what’s next for Zach Griff
“What’s your next step after The Points Guy?” has been the question I get perhaps most often these… The post Why I left The Points Guy, and what’s next for Zach Griff appeared first on From the Tray Table.
One Mile at a Time
Best Western Rewards Winter 2025-2026 Promo: Up To 20K Bonus Points
Best Western Rewards isnt the most generous loyalty program out there, and for that matter, Best Western doesnt have that many aspirational properties. However, the program does pretty consistently offer promotions. Best Western has just launched its winter promotion, and it has the potential to be quite rewarding.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Join Wyndham Rewards and earn 1,000 bonus points on your 1st stay (EMEA only)
Wyndham Rewards has a new acquisition offer in place to drive member sign ups and stays in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The 1,000 bonus points offer: Earn 1,000 bonus Wyndham Rewards when you join the Wyndham Rewards program and complete your first stay at participating Wyndham locations worldwide....
The Bulkhead Seat
World of Hyatt® Promo Extended: Earn Up to 20,000 Points With US Bookings Made in the App
World of Hyatt® has been running tons of promos this fall. One that first… The post World of Hyatt® Promo Extended: Earn Up to 20,000 Points With US Bookings Made in the App appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Best Western Rewards: Earn 5,000 bonus points for every 2 to 3 nights stayed between Dec 1, 25 – Feb 1, 26
Best Western’s next major bonus points promotion has been revealed and it is available for most regions worldwide. This offer starts on December 1st which is the day after the current global 2x points offer ends. The bonus of 5,000 points is awarded after completing every 2 or 3 nights...
Frequent Miler
Which transferable credit card points are most valuable for lodging?
Transferable points like Chase Ultimate Rewards, Citi ThankYou Points, and Amex Membership Rewards are, by and large, the most sought-after currency in points and miles. The primary reason for this is flexibility: rather than being tied to redemptions through a single loyalty program, such as United Mileage Plus or Hilton...
Points With a Crew
Is It Okay To Take Food “To Go” From An Airline Lounge?
Yay or nay? Is it okay to take "to go" food from an airline lounge? If not, are there any exceptions? If you say yes, are there any limits?
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Randy Petersen: The Epitome of Being Thankful
Randy Petersen has been called such monikers as Frequent Flier Guru and Travel Visionary due to the millions of miles which he has traveled around the world — as well as being known for starting such entities catering to frequent fliers as InsideFlyer, the Freddie Awards, FlyerTalk, and BoardingArea to...
Frequent Miler
(Extended) Hyatt promo: Earn up to 20K bonus points on stays at Hyatt Regency properties in the US
Update 11/23/25: This Hyatt Regency promotion was originally due to end tonight. However, it’s been extended through December 31, 2025. h/t Tonei. ~ World of Hyatt launched a new promotion the other day, awarding double points on stays in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. In that post, I lamented...
Your Mileage May Vary
What Non-Americans Swear Every U.S. Home Has — And… They’re Not Wrong
One of my guilty pleasures when traveling is walking around grocery stores and, even better, supermarkets. It doesn’t matter if it’s an H.E.B. in New Braunfels, TX, a Lawson’s in…
Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – British Airways Boeing 787-9 parked at London Heathrow
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a British Airways Boeing 787-9 parked at London Heathrow as it is unloaded and prepared for its next journey. British Airways operates a fleet of 16 Boeing 787-9 in its widebody fleet. The airline also...
View from the Wing
Uber Founder Finally Admits What Tipping Was Really Built To Do — Manipulate Riders and Drivers Alike [Roundup]
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 Uber Founder Finally Admits What Tipping Was Really Built To Do — Manipulate Riders and Drivers Alike...
Points With a Crew
Earn up to 18,500 Bonus Airline Miles with These Shopping Portal Bonuses (Offers End Monday)
Get one step closer to that next big trip by earning thousands of bonus airline miles with the current airline shopping portal bonuses