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United Passenger Tried To Skip Ahead During Deplaning — Her Own Video Made Her Look Worse
A United passenger tried to move ahead during deplaning, got blocked, and then posted her own profanity-filled argument as if it would prove she was right. Instead, the video turned into a deplaning etiquette referendum: wait your turn, move only when there is a clean opening, and do not make...
Frequent Miler
Avianca sucks some of the life out of LifeMiles
Over the last decade, I have redeemed more Avianca LifeMiles than any other individual airline currency. LifeMiles has long had some excellent sweet spots that have, in my opinion, made it worth putting up with some of the program’s quirks shortcomings. Unfortunately, as pointed out by Thrifty Traveler a few...
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House Caves, Passes Senate DHS Bill To Prevent TSA Summer Travel Meltdown
After flirting with another avoidable travel mess, the House has passed the Senate’s DHS funding bill, removing a major cloud hanging over TSA operations ahead of the busy summer travel season. House Passes Senate DHS Funding Bill, Sparing Travelers More TSA Chaos The U.S. House of Representatives has approved the...
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Minor Hotels Launches Foodie-Focused Colbert Collection: Here Are the First Three Properties
​tl;dr – A new upscale brand that puts food first. Thailand-based Minor Hotels recently announced a new brand…
One Mile at a Time
Ouch: Mahan Air Boeing 777 Destroyed In Mashhad Airport Attack
It’s not often you see a Boeing 777 just completely destroyed, but that’s the footage that’s now emerging from a recent attack. Before we get into this, let me just mention that I’m coming at this exclusively from an aviation perspective (give how rare hull losses are), rather than from...
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I Broke My Own Points Rule — And Turned 100,000 Bilt Points Into 200,000 Avios
Bilt’s 100% Rent Day transfer bonus was good enough for me to break my usual rule against speculative transfers: I moved 100,000 Bilt points to British Airways with no trip booked. The cap changes the math, I know I’ll use Avios, and I’m earning Bilt points fast enough now that...
One Mile at a Time
Transfer Capital One Miles To Qantas With 20% Bonus: Worth It?
The Capital One mileage program has just launched its newest transfer bonus, and it could represent a good value for some. It’s not one I’m terribly excited about, but others may feel differently.
One Mile at a Time
Transfer Chase Points To Air France-KLM Flying Blue With 20% Bonus: Worth It?
Chase Ultimate Rewards has just launched a new transfer bonus to Air France-KLM Flying Blue, and it has the potential to be a good deal.
One Mile at a Time
Transfer Chase Points To Air France-KLM Flying Blue With 20% Bonus: Worth It?
Chase Ultimate Rewards has just launched a new transfer bonus to Air France-KLM Flying Blue, and it has the potential to be a good deal.
One Mile at a Time
Transfer Chase Points To Marriott Bonvoy With 65% Bonus: Worth It?
Chase Ultimate Rewards has just launched its latest transfer bonus. While a 65% bonus sounds great, this isn’t an offer I’d get excited about, personally. Still, let’s cover the details, as everyone has different redemption patterns.
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Amex Gold vs Amex Platinum: Which Card Makes Sense for You? (2026)
Choosing between the American Express Gold Card and the Platinum Card from American Express is one of the most common decisions for anyone looking to level up their rewards strategy. In this guide, we break down the real differences across annual fees, earning rates, and benefits so you can pick...
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American Express Gold Card: Elevated Referral Offers Showing Up to 100,000 Points for New Applicants
Some American Express Gold Card referrals are currently showing elevated welcome offers of up to 100,000 Membership Rewards points. Here’s a practical look at how the card works, who it makes sense for, and why the Gold Card remains a strong everyday earner.
One Mile at a Time
Air France-KLM Flying Blue Promo Rewards: Save 25% On Award Tickets
The Air France-KLM Flying Blue program has just published a new Promo Rewards list for May 2026, offering discounted short haul and long haul awards for travel over the coming months.
One Mile at a Time
Bilt Rent Day Promotion May 2026: Up To 100% Avios Transfer Bonus (BA, IB, EI)
Bilt is the platform known for providing rewards for housing payments. Earlier this year we saw massive changes at Bilt, including an overhaul of the credit card portfolio, plus new ways that housing rewards are offered.
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JetBlue Adds China Airlines Awards. The Real Competition Is Now in Loyalty Programs.
JetBlue has expanded its partnership with China Airlines by introducing reciprocal redemption capabilities between the two loyalty programs. TrueBlue members can now redeem points for qualifying China Airlines-operated flights directly through JetBlue’s website and mobile app. In return, China Airlines […]
Points With a Crew
Save Up to 50% on Amazon with Amex Rewards Dollars (Targeted)
Act fast if you want to save up to 50% on your Amazon purchases, possibly even including gift cards. Find out how by ...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Air France KLM Flying Blue Promo Rewards: Save 25% on select reward flights (May 2026 edition)
The newest set of Air France KLM’s Promo Rewards are now available. This month there are 41 cities in total, all of which are 25% off their standard minimum redemption amount for economy, premium economy and business class redemptions (fare class varies by route). For this set of Promo Rewards,...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Handy Interactive Tool For Parking in New York
Parking in cities can potentially be almost impossible to do in major cities — especially during business hours and at times when social activities are at their peak — but parking in Manhattan can take that hopeless chance of finding a parking spot for your motor vehicle to another level... ...but...
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Chase Sapphire Reserve Hits Record 150,000 Point Bonus — The Premium Card That Still Rewards Actual Spending
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...
Frequent Miler
What are Alaska / Hawaiian Atmos Rewards points worth?
Atmos Rewards (previously Alaska Mileage Plan) is the combined loyalty program for Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines. The old Mileage Plan was long considered one of the best loyalty programs, and Alaska miles were coveted worldwide in the points-and-miles world. When Alaska announced that it was going to unveil a new,...
The Bulkhead Seat
United Postpones Nine Routes and Cancels One From Chicago O’Hare International Airport
Back in December, I wrote about United Airlines adding several new routes that were…
The Bulkhead Seat
TSA Will Be Paid: House Approves DHS Funding After Record Lapse
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is set to regain most of its…
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Woman Tries To Charge Phone On Flight. She Gets Yelled At By A Flight Attendant: ‘Since When Are You Not Allowed To Use Power Banks?’
"No one has ever said anything to me."
The Bulkhead Seat
Air France Elevates Premium Economy Experience With Upgraded Dining
Air France is continuing its push upmarket by enhancing its Premium (Premium Economy) cabin…
Frequent Miler
Frontier offering Summer unlimited “GoWild” Pass for $199
Frontier regularly offers different versions of its GoWild! all-you-can-fly pass. Folks who buy one can take as many Frontier flights as they want during the pass’s duration, including to international destinations like Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America. Now, Frontier is selling a special “Summer” GoWild! pass that’s good for...
Miles To Memories
Hyatt’s Double Devaluation Hurts: Why Globalist May Not Be Worth It Plus A Look At Alternatives
Hyatt's massive double devaluation is coming and you should be paying attention. What exactly is changing, how did Hyatt double dip and which programs should you be looking at as alternatives?
View from the Wing
65 United Passengers Alleged Antisemitic Abuse — The Court Said Even If True, They Had No Case
Sixty five United passengers alleged antisemitic abuse after their Tel Aviv flight was diverted back to Newark, including claims that crew blamed “the Jews” and that passengers were held for hours with little help. But because this was an international flight, the court never reached whether the allegations were true...
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: Mirakuru Pillow
The Mirakuru pillow is a one-button self-adjusting pillow for back and side sleepers. It's on Kickstarter, but only for a few more ...
Your Mileage May Vary
One Place Delta SkyMiles Still Delivers Decent Value
Delta SkyMiles may be one of the most frustrating airline currencies out there, but that doesn’t mean it’s useless. Delta has spent years building a loyalty program that frequent flyers…
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Breaking News: Funding Bill For Department of Homeland Security Passed by Congress
Funding of a bill for the Department of Homeland Security was passed by members of the House of Representatives of the United States earlier today, Thursday, April 30, 2026 — which means that the record partial shutdown of the federal government of the United States will most likely finally end. Lindsey...
Frequent Miler
IHG Premier card: Increased 185K welcome offer
Today, Chase increased the welcome offer on the IHG Premier card to a whopping 185,000 IHG points, the best we’ve seen in terms of total points (there was a 5x60K free-night certificate offer previously). The bonus is in two tiers: 150,000 bonus points are earned after spending $3K in the...
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Kirby Is Crazy… Like A Fox
United CEO, Scott Kirby, has made some outlandish statements about merging with American Airlines, and maybe he is crazy… crazy like a fox. United Floats Merger Privately, Then Publicly Reports documented an alleged conversation in which United CEO, Scott Kirby, floated the concept of a potential merger with American Airlines...