American Express has launched a new Amex Offer for most cardholders, offering a $200 statement credit when you spend $1,000 or more at select Hilton hotels. The post Save Up to 20% on Hilton Stays in Mexico and Caribbean appeared first on Miles to Memories.

Hello from Singapore, as I just flew Singapore Airlines’ Airbus A350-900 business class on the 50-minute flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Singapore (SIN), as part of my review trip. At just 184 miles, this is Singapore Airlines’ shortest flight, and it was also my first time flying the carrier’s regional...

Every month, the Frequent Miler team takes your questions live on YouTube. View on YouTube here 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,...

Choice Privileges is launching an all‑new rewards experience in early 2026, promising more rewards more frequently, and faster Elite status. The post Choice Privileges Announces an All-New Rewards Experience and Titanium Status appeared first on Miles to Memories.

Southwest’s decision to fire its skycaps and outsource curbside check-in has created an unexpected new loophole: tip the contract agent, and your bag might still fly free. It’s cheaper than paying the fee inside — and another example of how cutting labor costs can cost an airline in ways it...

The Capital One Shopping portal has been significantly boosting the cashback rate for a different retailer each day for several weeks and we’ve seen some incredible offers. There’s yet another amazing offer for today (November 4) only as you can earn 25.5% back on hotel stays booked with TripAdvisor and...

Update 11/4/25: This promotion was originally due to expire on November 1, 2025, but it’s been extended. You now have until December 6, 2025 to register and it’s valid on stays through December 20, 2025. ~ Hyatt has launched a new promotion which could be great news if you’re traveling...

Since 2024, we’ve seen Alaska’s Atmos Rewards program (previously known as Mileage Plan) offer a quarterly promotion for discounted award travel, with savings of up to 50%.

Aegean Airlines, member of the Star Alliance, just announced changes that will ruin their elite program for members outside of Greece - like me. The post Aegean (Star Alliance) Just Ruined Their Elite Program for Americans (and others) appeared first on Running with Miles.

Frontier Airlines CEO Barry Biffle has confirmed what many flyers have waited years to hear: Wi-Fi is finally coming. After long resisting the cost of onboard connectivity, the ultra-low-cost carrier appears ready to join the rest of the industry online. Continue reading CEO Barry Biffle Confirms Frontier Airlines Is Finally Getting...

For years, we haven’t seen any major US airlines introduce co-branded debit cards, due to lack of ability to make money there. Fortunately that’s a trend that’s now changing. Recently we saw Southwest Airlines introduce a debit card, and now United Airlines has introduced a debit card as well.

You know we’re approaching the holidays when the Cartera-run shopping portals launch spending promotions in unison. That happened yesterday, with up to 18,500 points/miles up for grabs, along with a $20 bonus from the USAA shopping portal. The Deals There are many new shopping portal promotions: Alaska Airlines Spend $100...

We’re all used to flight attendants imploring us to wear our seatbelts at all times… even when the seatbelt sign is switched off, airlines want us to be wearing our seatbelts, just in case unexpected turbulence strikes. But in Europe, airlines will frequently tell you not to wear your seatbelt....

I've already reported that Delta plans to announce service to Singapore and Manila. They're also planning to launch New York JFK and Los Angeles to Seoul, which leverages their joint venture with Korean Air and Korean's Seoul-Incheon hub for onward connections in Asia. Continue reading Delta’s Internal Plan Calls For Major...

While Virgin Atlantic’s route network is heavily focused on transatlantic flights, the airline is launching a couple of new routes to Asia. Several months ago, Virgin Atlantic announced plans to launch flights to South Korea. Oddly the flight was put on sale, and then the flight was pulled shortly thereafter,...

Wasn’t a very strong showing in terms of number of blogs posts for October 2025. Here’s what I wrote: Grand Hyatt Athens: It’s Time to Drop the ‘Grand’ New Passport to Go to Canada? What Happened to Toronto? The Anndore House Toronto: In Yorkville, Sort Of AA Admirals Club Toronto:...

An OMAAT reader asked me a simple question about what the best resource is for looking up passport and visa requirements for travel by country. There’s a simple answer, though I realize I’ve never explicitly written about this, so I figure it’s worth a post…

Introduction: A 14 Day Atlantic Crossing on the Norwegian Escape Delta Air Lines Premium Select Experience (Premium Economy) – What has Changed? High Risk – I Flew to my 14 Day Cruise Departure City on Embarkation Day! Using Caesars Discount Plus Amex Offers and More to Lower the Cost of...

While much of the U.S. braces for winter, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are reminding travelers that summer is just getting started…south of the equator. The carriers have launched their latest Global Getaways promotion through the Atmos Rewards program, offering members up to 50% off award redemptions to sunny Southern...

As American Airlines touts its “premium” transformation, the cost-cutting behind the scenes continues. The carrier is laying off headquarters and hub managers across departments—including IT, accounting, and customer-service roles—raising questions of whether this is the price for a premium future or that they're still more focused on cost-cutting than revenue...

I fly several times a week for business and fun. The government shutdown in… The post A Love Letter to Tampa International Airport: Still Open, Still Shining Through the Shutdown appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

While United Airlines has long rewarded frequent flyers through its MileagePlus credit card portfolio, the carrier is introducing a new way to earn miles via a new debit card United is calling its MileagePlus Debit Rewards Card. United Airlines Debuts MileagePlus Debit Rewards Card United Airlines has launched the MileagePlus...

American Airlines has reportedly started a massive round of layoffs targeting thousands of employees in middle management across multiple departments, including airport operations, engineering, customer support, and IT services. News of the latest layoffs at the Dallas-based carrier emerged on Monday afternoon as employees showed up for work only to...

I’ll be in Las Vegas December 5–7 for ZorkFest — the conference where miles, points, and casino loyalty meet. If you’re attending, join me for lunch on Saturday (use code vftw2025) — and yes, lunch is on me. Continue reading Join Me For Lunch In Las Vegas During ZorkFest, Where Miles,...