Live and Let’s Fly
Dreamliner To Rome: Alaska Airlines Confirms First Europe Route
Alaska Airlines will launch service from Seattle to Rome in 2026, marking its first destination in Europe. Let’s unpack the strategy behind this new route. Alaska Airlines Picks Rome As First European Destination Using 787-9 Dreamliner One of the most popular non-clickbait articles I’ve ever published on Live And Let’s...
The Points of Life
Motivational Or Irritating? Expiring Stay Certificates
I was stationary in Puerto Rico for a long time but that didn't mean I felt like leaving. The reason I did is because my IHG stay cert was expiring and my birthday was coming up The post Motivational Or Irritating? Expiring Stay Certificates appeared first on The Points Of Life.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Half Price: Thrifty Traveler Premium Flight Deal Alerts
To celebrate ten years since Thrifty Traveler was founded, you can save a significant amount of money on airfares throughout the year with half price on either Thrifty Traveler Premium flight deal alerts or with the Thrifty Traveler Premium+ bundle with hotel alerts when you subscribe to either service is...
Traveling For Miles
A nice sweet spot in the Iberia Club award chart (Europe to/from the Caribbean)
The Caribbean is a hugely popular destination for travelers from both sides of the Atlantic, but not only can it be an expensive place to stay, it can also be an expensive place to fly to in any kind of comfort. Fortunately for miles & points fans, there's at least one...
One Mile at a Time
Sanctioned Belavia Acquires A330s Smuggled By Fake Gambian Airline
Belarusian national carrier Belavia is expanding its fleet with Airbus A330s, despite sanctions. How did the airline do this? Well, it bought planes from a Jordanian-Syrian businessman, from an airline registered in Gambia, which purchased the planes in a Turkish bankruptcy sale several years ago as one does.
View from the Wing
British Airways Reveals: New Business Class Club Suite “1.2” Is Coming [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 British Airways Reveals: New Business Class Club Suite “1.2” Is Coming [Roundup]...
TravelUpdate
“You bloggers kill deals & trigger devaluations” – True or False?
Travel Bloggers talk and write about the best deals around town, but are they responsible for devaluations in your favorite currencies?
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BoardingArea
Unlock Travel Rewards With Choice Privileges Now
Why Consider Choice Privileges for Frequent Flyers? I've traveled extensively enough to learn that a good loyalty program can make or break any trip, and Choice Privileges stands out for its global reach. As of 2025, industry data shows that more than half of frequent travelers actively prioritize programs offering simple...
Travel Points Playbook
Here’s How to Ensure You Get All Southwest Fare Benefits for Flights Booked Before May 28th
Through multiple calls with Southwest along with some research on the website over the past few days (and…
Eye of the Flyer
Here’s the Answer to a Great Question About Airline Credit Cards and Free First Checked Bag Benefits
One of our readers posed an excellent question regarding airline credit cards and a common benefit: the first checked bag being free. (All information about the Southwest Rapid Rewards® and Chase Sapphire Reserve® cards below was collected independently by Eye of the Flyer. It was neither provided by nor reviewed...
View from the Wing
“Good To Be King” — Senator’s One Call Removes Husband From Watchlist And Puts Him On Secret TSA VIP List
A U.S. Senator placed a call to the TSA Administrator, and got her husband removed from watch lists. In fact, we now know that TSA has a VIP list that exempts people from getting flagged for additional scrutiny, and the Senator's husband was added to this list. Continue reading “Good...
One Mile at a Time
British Airways Bans Crew Social Media Posts From Layover Hotels
British Airways has just added an interesting new restriction on social media use for employees, as flagged by PYOK. Is this logical, or a step too far?
TravelUpdate
What is British Airways Club Europe like from Cairo to London?
I hate having a business class ticket on British Airways when the aircraft is an Airbus A320neo. There…
Traveling For Miles
The British Airways ‘best price guarantee’ has been improved
The fact that most large hotel chains offer some sort of price guarantee is pretty well known. What appears to be less well known is that a number of airlines offer a similar policy, and as I've just noticed that the British Airways best price guarantee has (at some point...
You Are Travel
Marriott Shaking Up the Luxury Scene in Singapore: The Laurus Singapore Opening October 2025
Tl;dr – The all-suites Laurus will join Marriott’s Luxury Collection Portfolio. Earlier today, I wrote about Marriott’s debut…
One Mile at a Time
The Florentin Frankfurt Opens November 2025: City’s Best New Hotel?
A hotel that I’ve been looking forward to for years has finally started accepting reservations. Admittedly I’m probably a little more excited about this than the average person…
One Mile at a Time
Wyndham Rewards Summer 2025 Promo: Up To 15K Bonus Points
While Wyndham is the largest hotel franchising company in the world in terms of number of properties (the company has 9,300 hotels in 90 countries), I don’t talk all that much about its loyalty program, Wyndham Rewards.
You Are Travel
Marriott Just Opened a Wellness Resort on an Private Island of the Coast of Singapore
Tl;dr – The Westin Nirup Island Resort & Spa, Batam, is a wellness-focused resort close to Singapore. Marriott…
One Mile at a Time
Lufthansa Adds Free Inflight Messaging On Flights Worldwide
In recent times, we’ve seen airlines invest hugely in inflight connectivity, including increasingly making messaging and Wi-Fi free. Earlier this year, Lufthansa Group announced plans to significantly increase the number of flights with free inflight messaging. There’s an exciting update, as that feature is live as of today.
Altitude Yes
Delta’s Shake Shack Burgers Expand to More Flights
Delta's Shake Shack burgers are now available on flights out of 12 airports. Detroit is coming up next. The post Delta’s Shake Shack Burgers Expand to More Flights first appeared on Altitude Yes.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
British Airways Cabin Crew Forbidden From Taking Photos Of Layover Hotels in Latest Social Media Ban
Cabin crew at British Airways have been forbidden from taking any photos of layover hotels in popular locations like the Maldives, Cape Town, and Singapore in the Heathrow-based carrier’s latest social media clampdown. In a new edict, cabin crew have been told to wipe any existing photos or videos of...
Altitude Yes
Alaska Continues Long-Haul Growth, Launching Rome flights in 2026
This marks a new era for Alaska with its long-haul operations. This route will be operated by a Boeing 787-9, under Alaska's own branding. The post Alaska Continues Long-Haul Growth, Launching Rome flights in 2026 first appeared on Altitude Yes.
2PAXfly
FIRST CLASS: New international cabins in 2025
I recently wrote about my fantasy of just going to the airport and catching the next available flight with a First Class cabin. That is something I will probably never do. But it looks like we might be entering a new golden age of international First Class travel. While many...
Live from a Lounge
Air France KLM Flying Blue Promo Rewards: 25% off on redemptions from Mumbai / Delhi / Bengaluru
Air France / KLM Flying Blue has an excellent deal going on at the moment, offering you trips between India and Europe between 22,500 and 37,500 miles. The post Air France KLM Flying Blue Promo Rewards: 25% off on redemptions from Mumbai / Delhi / Bengaluru appeared first on Live...
ATX Jetsetter
JetBlue Partners With Brightline on Air and Rail Connections in Florida
JetBlue and Brightline have partnered to offer air-and-rail connections on combined itineraries in Southern and Central Florida. The post JetBlue Partners With Brightline on Air and Rail Connections in Florida appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
The Bulkhead Seat
Capital One Further Restricts Lounge Access in 2026
Capital One operates some of my favorite lounges in the United States. Its Capital One… The post Capital One Further Restricts Lounge Access in 2026 appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
Emirates first class Milan to New York review
On a recent trip to Italy, I finally had the opportunity to fly Emirates’ fifth freedom route from Milan (MXP) to New York (JFK) on their A380 aircraft. I had used Emirates miles to book business class seats, and at the airport I used additional miles to upgrade to first...
Points With a Crew
Marriott Bonvoy Business Review – Get 3 Free Nights!
The Marriott Bonvoy Business card has a new welcome offer that is potentially worth hundreds of dollars (or more). This one credit card offer could make your next vacation ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Noisy Guests on One Side; Noisy Utility Room on the Other Side
I had the displeasure of experiencing noisy guests on one side and a noisy utility room on the other side of the room in which I stayed as a guest at a resort property recently. The main problem that combination of noise provided was that the... The post Noisy Guests on One...
The Bulkhead Seat
A Delta One® Lounge is Coming to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in 2028
Delta One® is Delta’s premium long-haul Business Class product. The airline opened lounges last… The post A Delta One® Lounge is Coming to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in 2028 appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
Etihad First Class apartments: morning vs evening | Coffee Break Ep58 | 6-3-25 | Podcast
Greg and Nick recently both flew the same Etihad First Class route between Paris and Abu Dhabi in the first class apartments. Greg flew the morning flight from Paris to Abu Dhabi and Nick flew the reverse, an evening flight. Which one was a better experience? Etihad First Class apartments:...
Your Mileage May Vary
Passengers Are Being Delayed Because TSA Doesn’t Know What Counts As Appropriate ID
I know there are a lot of people out there who think the TSA is a total waste of time, is security theater, etc. I suppose everyone has their own…