
Frequent Miler
Watch out for easy-to-forget debts! (A Carrie commentary)
I have been very gradually re-entering the miles and points game after a long stretch of years out of the loop. Today, I have an embarrassing story to share that I’d much rather keep to myself. But on this journey to re-enter the miles and points game (and even graduate...

Travel Codex
15% off Virgin Voyages for Western USA Residents
If you live in the Western United States and have been thinking of traveling with Virgin Voyages to Alaska, Mexico or even Europe you can now save up to 15% by living out west. Virgin Voyages is extending their reach to new clients and trying to attract more people to...

View from the Wing
ChatGPT, Grok And Other AI Travel Agents Picked $1,500 Sponsored Flights Over $500 Fares
Soon your AI may book your flights. The question is whether it will find the best fare for you — or the one that pays its creator, after researchers found models could be prompted to push $1,500 sponsored flights over $500 alternatives.

One Mile at a Time
Weekly Review: May 16, 2026
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I’m at home with family, and am working on finalizing our summer trip to Europe, which is both exciting and intimidating, with two kids in tow (*gulp*). It also looks like I’ll finally have the pleasure of flying with Ryanair,...

Paddle Your Own Kanoo
British Airways Flight Attendant On His Second Day at Work Activates Emergency Slide, Delays Flight by Six Hours
A brand new British Airways flight attendant on his second only flight accidentally activated an emergency evacuation slide on a Boeing 777-200, preparing for a transatlantic flight from London Heathrow to Washington Dulles on Saturday afternoon. The mistake would, perhaps, be forgivable if it weren’t for the fact that British...

Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Top 5 Flight Bonus Miles and Points Offers for May 2026
Here are our Top 5 Flight Bonus Mile/Point Offers for this month. This post is of course for bonuses for flying this month however many of these offers go beyond so don’t count them out for flights you need to book past this month. If none of the offers listed...

Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Top 5 Hotel Bonus Points offers for May 2026
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...

The Gate with Brian Cohen
Svörtuloft Lighthouse in Western Iceland
A bright orange concrete structure stood out amidst the mist of the angry Atlantic Ocean on a grey and cold morning on the westernmost point of the Snæfellnes Peninsula. It is the Svörtuloft lighthouse in western Iceland, atop the dark black lava cliff that is approximately...

Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge Taipei, Where The Garlic Bread Steals The Show
I really enjoyed my visit to the Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge in Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and the reason can be summed up in two words: garlic bread. Actually, this lounge has a lot of excellent food and is worth a stop, especially if you are hungry. Here’s my...

View from the Wing
Flight Attendant Union Pushes Federal Mandate To Add Crew On Widebody Jets — FAA Says Staffing Isn’t The Safety Problem
AFA-CWA wants the government to force airlines to add flight attendants on widebody jets in the name of evacuation safety. But the FAA’s own data says evacuations are already safe, and risks involve passenger bags, communication, blocked exits, smoke, fire, and training — not too few flight attendants.

Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Top 5 Hotel Stay Bonuses for Airline Programs for May 2026
Here are our Top 5 Hotel Stay Bonus Airline Mile/Point offers for this month! This post is for bonuses that you credit to an airline frequent flyer program. Many of these offers go beyond this month so don’t count them out for stays you’re book past this month. If none...

One Mile at a Time
Citi AAdvantage Globe Card American Admirals Club Passes Explained
The Citi / AAdvantage Globe Mastercard (review) is American Airlines new premium credit card. The card has a huge welcome bonus, which makes it worth considering, and its one of the reasons I already applied for the card.

Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (16th May)
It’s the end of another busy week, so it must be time for me to corral the news into an easy-to-digest format as I recover from two hours on the M6 Motorway in the rain and spray. Time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Birmingham Canal Old Line,...

Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Top 5 Car Rental Bonus Mile and Point offers for May 2026
Here are our Top Car Rental Bonuses for this month. Many of these offers go beyond this month so don’t count them out for rentals you need to book further down the road! Keep in mind sometimes the rates paid for some of these offers may cost more than other...

Frequent Miler
How to decide which premium cards are keepers (Video)
Annual fees are getting more expensive, and it can feel like quite an investment to keep every rewards card. Luckily, Greg’s developed a worksheet which you can access and use to help determine when a card is worth its annual fee, based on how you actually value the different perks....

Live and Let’s Fly
Delta Air Lines “Mini First Class” Seats Are Coming To New Widebody Jets
Delta Air Lines has confirmed that it will offer more spacious “mini first class” seating in the bulkhead rows of its new Delta One business class cabins, though the news slipped out in an odd manner. Delta Air Lines Lets Slip Plans For “Mini First Class” Delta One Seats Joe...

One Mile at a Time
Certification Woes: Delta A321neos With Flat Beds Now Delayed By Years
In early 2022, Delta Air Lines started taking delivery of the Airbus A321neo. The airline has 189 of these jets on order, and so far, the airline has taken delivery of about half of those. For all practical purposes, these are Delta’s new ”flagship” standard domestic aircraft, featuring the newest...

View from the Wing
Hyatt Wins Loyalty Program Tax Fight That Could Save $589 Million — While Members Pay More Points For Free Nights
Hyatt just won a major appeals court fight over how its loyalty program is taxed, a ruling that could ultimately save the company $589 million, just as World of Hyatt members are about to pay more for free nights. The program is also getting a major economic boost from...













