Economy Class & Beyond
Malaysia Airlines Group to add an 20 extra Airbus A330neos to its fleet
Dropping early on a Saturday morning, Malaysia Aviation Group has ordered 20 more Airbus A330neo widebodies. Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of national carrier Malaysia Airlines, has placed a firm order with Airbus for 20 more A330-900 aircraft. This new order will double Malaysia Airlines’ future A330neo fleet...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Great. My Personal Information May Have Been Accessed By This “Cyber Incident” With Qantas Airways.
Great. My personal information may have been accessed by this “cyber incident” with Qantas Airways, as sensitive customer information was exposed in a data security breach as the result of the actions of a “cyber criminal” who targeted one of the call centers of the airline on Monday, June 30,...
Frequent Miler
$900 bonus with a new Chase checking and savings account
Chase’s best-ever bonus for opening a new checking and savings account has been extended. Until 10/15/25, you can earn $900 when you open a new Chase Total Checking Account and a new Chase Savings account. In order to get the bonus, you have to set up a direct deposit to...
Frequent Miler
Fly to 6 continents, earn 1 million miles | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep313 | 7-4-25
In today’s Frequent Miler on the Air episode, Greg bypasses 5/24, Nick flies a donut plane towards earning status and 350,000 miles, and we run the numbers on Turkish’s million mile promo. Main Event: fly to 6 continents, earn 1 million miles Watch the full episode below, or listen on...
The Bulkhead Seat
Woman Alleges Sexual Assault on United Flight to Tokyo, Says Airline Offered No Compensation
A female passenger took to FlyerTalk to allege that a man “sexually battered” her…
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Frequent Miler
Costco selling 2x $50 Uber gift cards for $74.99
Costco is once again selling 2x $50 Uber gift card multipacks for only $74.99, with the sale lasting today only. The Deal Buy 2x $50 Uber gift cards for $74.99 at Costco. Direct link to offer Key Terms Offer valid July 4th, 2025 only, Limit 4 multipacks per membership. Quick...
Frequent Miler
Is Chase about to Bonvoy the Ritz-Carlton card?
Ugh. While we were all busy buying fireworks and stuffing ourselves with hot dogs, it looks like the evil nerfing gremlins may have found a new target: our beloved Ritz-Carton card. The Ritz card has been a favorite among the FM Team (and many points and miles folks) for years....
View from the Wing
Flagship Looks, Coach Chaos: American’s Stunning New Philly Admirals Club Already Out Of Space
American Airlines now has (4) really nice Admirals Clubs: Washington National E Concourse, Newark, Denver, and Philadelphia A West. However, this club just isn't large enough. They should have made the whole thing Flagship (since the Flagship side can't support passenger volume before the evening transatlantics) and kept...
The Bulkhead Seat
JdV by Hyatt Brand Debuts in the Caribbean with Royal Beach Hotel Punta Cana
Hyatt announced the opening of Royal Beach Hotel Punta Cana this week. This marks…
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Frequent Miler
$60 back on $300 at Alaska Airlines with new Amex Offer (enrollment required)
There is a new targeted Amex Offer out that’s good for $60 back on $300+ in flight reservations at Alaska Airlines. That’s obviously an excellent offer if you have plans to buy a ticket with Alaska in the near future. Complete Guide to Alaska Mileage Plan The Deal Earn a...
Running with Miles
How Many Miles Hot Dog Champ Joey Chestnut Would Need to Run to Burn All Those Calories
Today was the famed Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Championship and the ultimate winner was back. Here is a look at how many he ate and how many miles he would need to run to burn them all off!
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Miles To Memories
Amex Business Platinum: Targeted 200K Offer with No Lifetime Language
American Express is offering a signup bonus of 200,000 Membership Rewards points for the Business Platinum card. This offer is showing up when logging into your accounts online and to make it even better it has no lifetime language.
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The Gate with Brian Cohen
The Importance of Music to Me — Especially When Traveling
As part of the importance of music to me — especially when I travel — I have a playlist of preferred songs on my portable electronic device specifically for flying as a passenger aboard an airplane. I also have playlists of preferred songs for driving on the highway, rainy days,...
Frequent Miler
Staples Chase Offer: Get 5% back on up to $100 spend
There’s a widely available Chase offer out today that gives 5% back at Staples. The offer is only valid on up to $100 in spend, but I’m finding it on all of my household Ink Cash cards, in which case it can be stacked with 5X earnings at Office Supply...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Dutch Airline KLM Secures Injunction To Stop Massive Ground Staff Strike At Its Amsterdam Hub
Dutch flag carrier KLM has secured an emergency court injunction blocking thousands of ground staff at its hub at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport from going on strike next Wednesday in a dispute over wages. Two labor unions, FNV and CNV, had called on their members to go on strike for eight...
Live and Let’s Fly
Air France-KLM Set To Become Majority Owner Of SAS
Air France-KLM intends to become a majority stakeholder in Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS), a move that will more closely align SAS with Air France-KLM and may spell the end of the SAS EuroBonus program. Air France-KLM Moves To Majority Stake in SAS, Closer Integration With French-Dutch Group If all goes...
View from the Wing
Model Says Boyfriend Dumped Her For Booking Business Class To Paris—With Her Own Money
They planned a romatic first trip together: São Paulo to Paris. They were each paying separately. She booked business class because “comfort mattered” and “she’s always traveled that way.” He chose economy, because business was “unnecessary.” Then things unraveled.
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Traveling For Miles
Earn up to 10,000 bonus Avios with a British Airways Holidays booking (UK departures)
British Airways Holidays has released a new promotion in which it's offering members of the British Airways Club (free to join) up to 10,000 bonus Avios when they book a European hotel or car holiday package by 23 July 2025.
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Hawaii Calling
From Sea to Sky: Inside the Multi‑Phase Ritz‑Carlton Waikīkī Renovation
When I first reviewed the Ritz‑Carlton Residences, Waikīkī Beach, I struggled with it being on Kūhiō Ave and not beachfront along Kalākaua Ave. Why? The rooms are among the best on O’ahu and include kitchens, which many find a wonderful addition for longer stays. If this property were beachfront in...
Frequent Miler
Earn $400 Bonus With A New US Bank Checking Account
US Bank has another promotion for new Bank Smartly checking accounts that offers up to a $400 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...
