Miles To Memories
Barely a Passing Grade – Graduate State College Highlights
With a travel need, a few extra certs, and a good helping of curiosity, I booked the Graduate State College. Here's our experience. The post Barely a Passing Grade – Graduate State College Highlights appeared first on Miles to Memories.
View from the Wing
New Sapphire Reserve Business Card Drops Record-Breaking 200,000 Point Bonus
The card largely mirrors the consumer version, but there are a few key differences. Continue reading New Sapphire Reserve Business Card Drops Record-Breaking 200,000 Point Bonus...
Frequent Miler
Etihad adds award “fare buckets” and increases change fees
Etihad has recently had what is probably the most draconian cancellation policy on the planet. If you wanted to change your flight eight or more days before departure, you could do it for a AED 100 (~$27) fee…not so bad. Changes haven’t been allowed within 7 days. However, if you...
Live and Let’s Fly
Travel + Leisure Names JSX Best Airline In US, But Should It Be?
World’s Best Airlines survey from Travel + Leisure awards JSX best US domestic carrier, but it shouldn’t really be eligible.  JSX Wins The Hearts Of Travel + Leisure Readers Travel magazine, Travel + Leisure issued a survey for the best airlines in the world and 2025 (though it’s hardly halfway...
One Mile at a Time
Buy Wyndham Rewards Points With 50-60% Bonus (0.81-0.87 Cents)
Wyndham Rewards has launched its latest promotion on purchased points. I’ll cover all the details, though let me note upfront that I’d only recommend taking advantage of this with a specific use in mind.
One Mile at a Time
Hilton Credit Card $15K Annual Spending Sweet Spot
Hilton and American Express have a suite of four co-branded credit cards. There are pros and cons to each of them. Two of the cards offer the ability to earn free night certificates through spending, and in this post, I’d like to focus primarily on the mid-range personal card, which...
The Bulkhead Seat
Flight Review: Lufthansa Airbus A380-800 First Class – MUC-JFK
It’s been two years since I last flew Lufthansa First Class. While I did… The post Flight Review: Lufthansa Airbus A380-800 First Class – MUC-JFK appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
More easy rewards: Staples fee-free $200 Mastercard gift cards
Staples is again offering $200 Mastercard Gift Cards with no purchase fee from Sunday, 7/13/25 through Saturday, 7/19/25. Note that there a limit of nine per customer per day is listed, but some may be able to purchase more at their local store. The Deal Staples will again be offering...
Travel Codex
Reasons I Choose Scenic River Cruises + Special Sale
As I prepare for another trip on Scenic cruises, I am reflecting on what makes me love Scenic River Cruises over the competition. The river market space is crowded but there’s so much to love about the different brands, its great to see Scenic river cruises do unique things that...
One Mile at a Time
Can You Still Visit Cockpits On Airlines? Yes, Typically, And Here’s How To Ask
Many of us in the miles & points world aren’t just into traveling, but are also aviation geeks. As an avgeek, there aren’t many places that are cooler to see than the cockpit of a big jet. In this post, I want to address a question I see every so...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
‘Combative and Stressful’: British Watchdog Slams Airport Security Over Mistreatment of Flight Attendants
There’s probably nothing controversial in saying that the airport security experience can be an incredibly stressful and often bewildering experience, with agents barking directions and making up new rules on the spot, as well as issuing all sorts of threats unless you comply with their orders. Just how stressful and...
Points With a Crew
17 Tech and Travel Deals at Amazon 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
7 Apps You Need to Have When Traveling
Your Smartphone is a precious tool to help you when traveling. To maximize its functionality, you need to have the right apps installed and make sure they’re updated before you…
View from the Wing
Capital One Lounge Crowds Are Out Of Control In Denver—Use This Quick Trick For Instant Privacy
Capital One's Denver airport lounge could be great, but it's too small. As a result, the place gets packed and waits to get in can be long. Once inside, the food is good, but too many seats don't have power outlets. There is a trick to find...
Frequent Miler
Alliant Cashback Visa going from 2.5% back everywhere to 1.6%
The Alliant Cashback Visa has been an under-the-radar star for cashback lovers for some time. For folks who also hold an Alliant high-yield checking account, the card earns 2.5% everywhere on up to $10K in spend per billing cycle, after which it goes down to 1.5%. Even with the added...
One Mile at a Time
Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Cruises: Ships, Experience, How To Book
In late 2022, we saw the launch of Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection. While I’d say that this is Marriott or Ritz-Carlton’s entry into the cruising world, in reality, this is just a licensing agreement. Nonetheless, this is a pretty special product, and the hotel angle is interesting.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Top 5 Hotel Bonus Points offers for July 2025
Here are our Top Hotel Stay Bonuses for this month! These are for stays that you credit to a hotel frequent guest program. Many of these offers go beyond this month so don’t count them out for stays you’re booking past this month. If none of the offers listed below...
Live and Let’s Fly
Some AI Great At Evaluating Award Charts, Value, Some Not
A recent experience with xAI’s Grok demonstrated that AI can be surprisingly good at evaluating award charts and redemption value.  Turkish Airlines’ Miles&Smiles Offered Million Mile Challenge In the last couple of weeks, Turkish Airlines announced a challenge to engage its audience and demonstrate the breadth of its expansive network....
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Join Air France KLM Flying Blue and fly in Business Class to earn 10,000 bonus miles (Portugal & Spain only?)
Earn 10,000 bonus Flying Blue Miles when you join the program and complete one flight in business class on Air France or KLM.  Book by Jul 26 for travel until Aug 26, 25. Portugal: Click here for more details Spain: Click here for more details We assume this offer is...
Monkey Miles
Ends soon! Buy IHG points with 100% Bonus – $0.005 a penny a point
You can buy IHG points with a bonus of 75 to 100% depending on when you purchase The post Ends soon! Buy IHG points with 100% Bonus – $0.005 a penny a point appeared first on Monkey Miles.
One Mile at a Time
New Qatar Airways Privilege Club Pro Subscription Service: Worth It?
It’s common for airlines to sell points directly to consumers. While this most frequently happens in the form of ongoing promotions to buy points, we also sometimes see airlines launch subscription services. Qatar Airways Privilege Club has just launched its own version of this, with a twist, as it includes...
View from the Wing
Southwest Flight Attendants Wanted A New Union—Say Leaders Punished Them To Silence Dissent
The flight attendants union - which represents about 20,000 flight attendants and has long embodied the premise that a customer-facing work group could be unionized and still provide exemplary service - appears to be in the midst of an internal scandal. Continue reading Southwest Flight Attendants Wanted A New Union—Say Leaders...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Couple Walking at Dublin Castle in Ireland. Sunday Morning Photograph.
I spotted a couple walking in the courtyard at Dublin Castle in Ireland — but instead of waiting for the two people to get out of the viewing range of the scene, I decided to take a photograph of them just off center of the main center arch of the...
Frequent Miler
Earn $450 Bonus With A New US Bank Checking Account
US Bank has another promotion for new Bank Smartly checking accounts that offers up to a $450 bonus with fairly simple requirements. This deal is available in states within US Bank’s footprint and requires signing up for online banking and making at least two direct deposits within the first 90...
Live from a Lounge
10 great miles and points buying opportunities available in July 2025
Here are some amazing opportunities for you to buy miles and points and plan your next vacation at literally 40-50% of the usual prices! The post 10 great miles and points buying opportunities available in July 2025 appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
Economy Class & Beyond
Qatar Airways introduces Privilege Club Pro – Points Subscription Packages 
It seems the quest for more money, whilst offering points continues, with Qatar Airways launching Privilege Club Pro. Privilege Club Pro allows members of the club to subscribe and earn Avios, as well as Qualifying QPoints, on a monthly basis. It marks the first time a loyalty programme with Avios has...
Wingtips
WingTips Weekly: All the Miles, Moans, and Must-Know Deals
Welcome aboard WingTips Weekly, your one-stop cabin for all things loyalty, luxury, low-cost chaos and lounge lurks. If… The post WingTips Weekly: All the Miles, Moans, and Must-Know Deals appeared first on Wingtips.
One Mile at a Time
Is A Delta Boeing 787 Dreamliner Order Inevitable, Sooner Or Later?
Let me start by emphasizing that I have no inside knowledge here, but instead, I thought it would be interesting to discuss a claim made by one of OMAAT’s most prolific commenters.
View from the Wing
The Taliban Released A Tourism Ad Inviting You To Afghanistan—Is It On Your Bucket List Yet? [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 The Taliban Released A Tourism Ad Inviting You To Afghanistan—Is It On Your Bucket List Yet? [Roundup]...
The Alviator
Review: Cathay Pacific Business Class Lounge, London Heathrow (LHR)
A review of Cathay Pacific's business class lounge at Heathrow, featuring amenities such as shower rooms and a made-to-order noodle bar. The post Review: Cathay Pacific Business Class Lounge, London Heathrow (LHR) appeared first on The Alviator.
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BoardingArea
Last-Minute Flights to Wimbledon 2025
Wimbledon 2025 is just around the corner, and there's something magical about deciding on a whim to hop across the pond for a live glimpse of tennis greatness. It can be thrilling to seal a seat at Centre Court when you're armed with a little flexibility, a handful of miles,...
Eye of the Flyer
Airline Tracking Your Drinks Preflight, Delta Ripping Engines Off Over Trump Tariffs, Is Carnival Targeting Black Cruisers, Luxury Superyacht Burns, Delta Diverts Jet to Azores and More Cruise and Travel News!
Here are this week’s travel and cruise headlines and news from around the web and interweb: Major Airline Wants to Track Your Drink Consumption Before Boarding Engine Trouble Strands Delta Passengers on Remote Island for Over a Day ‘Unsatisfied’ Brandel Chamblee calls out British Airlines for misplaced luggage Luxury €100...