Please help me win Frequent Miler’s Million Mile Madness 2024! Help me craft the winning path to 1 million miles and you can also win a great prize (prizes to be determined, but Greg says they’re going to great). Update 11/8/24: Off we go! I’m typing this update in air on my first flight...

We suspected that our paths would cross a bit during this challenge, but we had no idea that it would happen so soon! By chance, Nick and I flew our first international flight together, and all three of us (Nick, Steven, and I) flew together on our second international flight!...

I was in an underground garage recently on my way to retrieve the car that I was driving; and I took these photographs. For this edition of this popular game, can you guess what... The post What Is Wrong With This Photograph? Part 274 appeared first on The Gate.

There are two new, targeted Amex Offers out that are good for up to 20% back when you spend either $250+ or $500+ at Dell.com. While these targeted Dell offers come out a lot, these are noteworthy in that the spend required to hit the bonus is much lower than...

This week, I had a quick overnight trip in Columbus, OH. Air Canada brought… The post 2024 Weekly Review: November 9th appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

There’s an awesome tool called “FlightConnections” that can be very useful for flight research. There’s a free version that’s quite useful, and a paid version that’s even more useful. How to find the best routes with FlightConnections (00:21) – You’ll find our affiliate link here: https://frequentmiler.com/go/flightconnections/ (00:53) – Read about...

While airline after airline has been retiring their supplies of Boeing 747 jumbo jets over the past few years, it reminds me of the time in aviation history when a…

We may be the only people crazy enough to intentionally make the SAS EuroBonus Millionaire challenge harder with our own challenge within a challenge – Million Mile Madness – but we’re certainly not the only ones blogging about the SAS EuroBonus Millionaire promo. Peak at the way other travel bloggers...

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 NYC Airport Charges $27 for Beer—Is This the Most Expensive Pint in America? [Roundup]...

Buying points can be a great way to boost your balance, but only if makes sense financially! Does the new Hilton promotion fit that criteria?

It seems worth noting that the plan that American Airlines announced for a new 15,000 square foot lounge near gate 14 three years ago is not happening. They're still getting a new lounge, despite pulling back significantly in Austin and eliminating around two-thirds of destinations served. But it...

I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I’m in the middle of a review trip that’s taking me to Africa, so stay tuned for lots of updates. It has been quite a week in the world, so I’ve appreciated the distraction of travel. 😉 On the points...

In an ideal world, airlines could choose any route they wanted, based solely on demand and profitability. However, the U.S. aviation industry is far from this “perfect market” dream. Decades…

I covered all of the airport lounge moving pieces at the Austin airport like plans for all airlines to move to different spaces, and to add credit card and common use lounges, as new construction finishes. However the most immediate change deserves to be pulled out separately. Continue reading Chase Will Lose...

There’s usually very little gap between one Marriott Homes & Villas promo ending and another one starting. Sure enough, a new promo began a few days ago which is on the more generous end of things as you can earn 30,000 bonus Marriott Bonvoy points when staying two or more...

I just completed a new Chase Ultimate Rewards redemption, the sole exception to my otherwise-unchanging strategy. The post Chase Ultimate Rewards: A First, Last, and Revalidation in One Redemption appeared first on Miles to Memories.

The Austin airport has an upcoming presentation slated for this week on its lounge plans. They’re building four new lounge spaces, will relocate all of the airlines, and make room for credit card issuers and common use operators that join programs like Priority Pass. Continue reading Exclusive Reveal: Austin Airport’s Massive...

Not surprisingly, countries do quite a bit to market themselves in an effort to increase tourism, and one of those things is to use slogans. I know, who knew, right?…

My father recently passed at the ripe age of 85 and I want to take a few moments to reflect on his life and how grateful I am for him. Reflections On My Dear Father My dad, Ronald, was born at the tail-end of the Great Depression, just months before...

Southwest Airlines has announced plans for a voluntary separation program that will impact employees at 18 airports across the United States, as well as its Dallas headquarters, after the carrier was forced to trim capacity on the back of aircraft delivery delays by beleaguered manufacturer Boeing. As flagged by aviation...

I booked a United award flight on Air Dolomiti from Munich to Florence, Italy and I was worried about checking a bag or taking a rollaboard carryon suitcase. But ...

LOT Polish Airlines has added a fun new signature service item to its premium experience. While it won’t be everyone’s cup of tea (or hot chocolate, as the case may be), I figure some people will appreciate knowing about this.

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