Economy Class & Beyond
Data Storage Adventures – Part 4 – Moving data around using ROBOCOPY
Data Storage Adventures – With UGreen NASync 4800 Part 4: Data Migration using ROBOCOPY (or don’t let a GUI do what a command prompt can do better…) Time for the bit that everyone loves – data migration. Part 1: Some Background and “Why Now?” Part 2: Which NAS to go...
Live and Let’s Fly
Capital One Venture X Lounge Access Changes (Mostly Negative)
Capital One has announced significant changes to the lounge access benefits for its Venture X and Venture X Business credit cards, effective February 1, 2026. These adjustments will impact authorized users and guest access policies for both Capital One and Priority Pass lounges. Capital One Announces Lounge Access Changes For...
One Mile at a Time
Chemtrail Conspiracy Theory: People Actually Believe This?!?
Over the years, we’ve seen a huge increase in the normalization of conspiracy theories. I suspect that’s largely due to the internet making us all more connected, so it’s easier to find more people out there with similar beliefs.
Frequent Miler
Ask Us Anything Live: Wednesday, June 4 at 9pm ET
Every month, the Frequent Miler team takes your questions live on YouTube. We normally hold Ask Us Anything at 9pm on the first Wednesday of the month. That means that our next Ask Us Anything session will therefore be live at 9pm Eastern Time on Wednesday, June 4. And of...
The Bulkhead Seat
JetBlue and Brightline Launch Partnership With More Travel Connections Across Florida
JetBlue and Brightline (America’s first and only privately owned, operated, and maintained passenger rail…
The post JetBlue and Brightline Launch Partnership With More Travel Connections Across Florida appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Miles To Memories
No More Free Lounge Access for Capital One Venture X Authorized Users & Guests
Capital One revealed today upcoming changes to lounge access for Venture X and Venture X Business accounts.
The post No More Free Lounge Access for Capital One Venture X Authorized Users & Guests appeared first on Miles to Memories.
View from the Wing
Woman Trapped In Hotel Room For 6 Weeks—Disabled Guest Abandoned After Elevator Broke
The wheelchair-bound woman was trapped in her hotel room for 42 days after the building’s only elevator broke down. No backup plan. No safe alternative. No urgency from management.
Continue reading Woman Trapped In Hotel Room For 6 Weeks—Disabled Guest Abandoned After Elevator Broke...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Up to 73% Off Tours Worldwide With TourRadar
You can save up to 73% off of tours worldwide with TourRadar during what is being called MegaSale 2025 with at least 3,857 deals from which to choose...
...but you must...
The post Up to 73% Off Tours Worldwide With TourRadar appeared first on The Gate.
Frequent Miler
Capital One & Citi have also paused transfers to Emirates
In news that should surprise no one, Capital One and Citi have both paused points transfers to Emirates Skywards accounts. The reason that this isn’t surprising is that it seems like Emirates is updating its systems at the moment. Transfer pauses had already been announced by Chase and American Express...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
June 3 Bonus Offer Highlight: Marriott Bonvoy – 20,000 bonus points on Vacations by Marriott packages
Today's bonus offer highlight is the next Vacations by Marriott promotion that offers 20,000 bonus points on package vacations of 5 or more nights. Check out all of the new bonuses added today:
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God Save The Points
This Is The Summer To Tick Santorini Off The Bucket List
Santorini has been overcrowded in recent years, but a quiet season means it’s the perfect time to grab a bargain, or a better experience. It’s June,...
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God Save The Points
Virgin Atlantic Ups The Ante In India, As The World Dials In
This week, Virgin Atlantic celebrates 25 years of flying to India. In Virgin fashion, it’s doing so in style, with a joint announcement among partners Delta...
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The Bulkhead Seat
Spirit Airlines Celebrates 33 Years With 33 Pairs of Flights Given to Super Fans
Spirit Airlines is celebrating 33 years of flying with a Spirit Super Fans Giveaway…
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Economy Class & Beyond
Emirates plans its return to Damascus, Syria
Emirates is preparing to re-link Damascus (Syria) back its network. The move comes after flights were suspended in 2012, with the return only authorised in conjunction with the United Arab Emirates General Civil Aviation Authority. It also follows FlyDubai reentering the market. Emirates is planning a phased reintroduction into service,...
Live and Let’s Fly
Fact: You Have Full Control Over Your Air Vent, Just Like Your Seat Recline
A Delta Air Lines passenger encountered an odd seatmate who insisted that ALL air vents be closed because he was cold. Sorry, that is not the way it works, and like seat recline, you have a right to open (or close) your own personal air vent onboard. Personal Air Vent...
Hawaii Calling
Alaska Airlines Goes Transatlantic: Seattle to Rome Nonstop Starting Summer 2026
Ever since Alaska Airlines scooped up Hawaiian’s widebody fleet, the big question floating around the water cooler has been: Are they finally going to Europe? And if so, where to first? The guesses flew—London? Madrid? Maybe Paris? But Rome?. After months of speculation, Alaska just made it official, and now...
Frequent Miler
Negative Venture X & Venture X Business lounge access changes for additional cardholders & primary cardholder guests
Since their launches, the Venture X and Venture X Business cards have been popular cards for those seeking lounge access. That’s because Capital One implemented a generous policy for bringing guests into lounges, plus additional cardholders (AKA authorized users) received complimentary lounge access despite the authorized user cards not coming...
One Mile at a Time
Ouch: Major Capital One Venture X Lounge Access Changes
The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card (review) and Capital One Venture X Business (review) have in recent years become popular premium travel credit cards, offering great value. This includes everything from a $300 annual travel credit, to 10,000 anniversary bonus miles, to valuable airport lounge access.
View from the Wing
Capital One Limits Venture X Lounge Guest Access, Additional Cardholder Benefits
Capital One is making major changes to lounge access for their Capital One Venture X product – restricted complimentary guests to cardmembers who spend $75,000 per calendar year; adding a fee for authorized user cards to access lounges; and eliminating complimentary Priority Pass guests altogether.
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Live and Let’s Fly
Whew! Lufthansa First Class Is Safe…For Now
Some good news this morning in terms of our miles and points: at least for now, partners still have access to Lufthansa First Class award space even though Miles & More has now gone dynamic in terms of pricing. Miles & More Dynamic Pricing Live, But Partner Award Redemptions For...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Federal Judge Blocks Kristi Noem’s Attempt to Dismantle Labor Unions at the TSA
A federal judge has blocked, at least temporarily, the decision by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to ban labor union representation for the 47,000 employees of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), which is charged with keeping the nation’s airports secure. On Monday, District Judge Marsha J. Pechman issued...
Frequent Miler
Current Amex Offers
This post is designed to show current Amex Offers. If you have any Amex cards, even authorized user cards, then you’re eligible to sign up for offers when you log into your Amex account. If you’re planning to shop or book travel, check this page to see if an Amex...
