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Guest Pulls Out Marriott Sofa Bed, Finds Rotting Baby Rats — Compensation Denied
A guest at the TownePlace Suites Colorado Springs Garden of the Gods found the windows open to their room when they checked it. They suspected it was to air out a bad odor. The smell didn’t go away. Continue reading Guest Pulls Out Marriott Sofa Bed, Finds Rotting Baby Rats —...
Points With a Crew
This Is Definitively The Best State To Live In (Part 2)
The other day, I wrote an article with a link to a Business Insider article titled “After visiting all 50 states, there are only 3 I’d choose to live in“. I tried to make this clear in my original post, but that was just a link to an article that...
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One NYC Hotel, Many Prices: Which Booking Option Makes Sense?
When it comes to booking a hotel, you’d think it would be simple: pick the hotel you want and book it. But these days, that’s far from the case. With online travel agencies (OTAs), bank travel portals, shopping sites, and even airline booking engines all offering credits, bonus points, and...
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Review: Andaz Prague, A Posh Hyatt Hotel In Czech Capital
I had a lovely stay at the Andaz Prague with excellent service, comfortable accommodations, and delicious food and drinks. This is a wonderful property in the Hyatt portfolio and a gem of a hotel in the Czech capital. Andaz Prague Review I spent my final night in Prague at the...
One Mile at a Time
Provisions By Admirals Club: American Grab & Go Lounge Concept Opens
Several weeks ago, American Airlines announced plans to launch a new lounge concept. There’s now an exciting update, as this lounge has just opened.
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Citi Strata Elite lounge access: Priority Pass & Admirals Club access details
A couple of days ago, I had the chance to test out Admirals Club access courtesy of the Citi Strata Elite card and wanted to share some details from my experience. The Strata Elite also offers Priority Pass access and as One Mile at a Time reports, access there is...
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American Airlines Opened Grab-and-Go Provisions by Admirals Club Lounge at Charlotte Airport
American Airlines opened a new lounge concept today with Provisions by Admirals Club℠ debuting… The post American Airlines Opened Grab-and-Go Provisions by Admirals Club Lounge at Charlotte Airport appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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W Hotels Opens its First All-inclusive Resort in Punta Cana
W Hotels unveiled a new chapter in its evolution with the opening of W… The post W Hotels Opens its First All-inclusive Resort in Punta Cana appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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The Grave Site of Mary Phagan, Who Was Murdered at 13 Years of Age
Tucked away in a plot of the Marietta City Cemetery in a quiet part of Marietta near the railroad tracks is the grave site of Mary Phagan, who was murdered on Saturday, April 26, 1913 when she was only 13 years old; and her strangled body was found by the...
View from the Wing
“Calm Down, Calm Down”: Venice Pickpocket Screams As American Tourist Grabs Her By The Ponytail — Here’s How To Avoid A Pickpocket
Video of an American tourist catching a pickpocket in the act in Venice is going viral – showing her holding the suspect by the ponytail, while the criminal screams continuously, and a crowd forms. Continue reading “Calm Down, Calm Down”: Venice Pickpocket Screams As American Tourist Grabs Her By The Ponytail...
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Taste Test: United’s Chicago Signature Dish – Greek Pastitsio
United added “Signature Dishes” from its hubs in 2024. I have tasted most of… The post Taste Test: United’s Chicago Signature Dish – Greek Pastitsio appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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Ho Chi Minh City International Flights May Be Moved to Different Airport
The main airport in Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City (a.k.a. Saigon), Tan Son Nhat International Airport, has been facing overcrowding for years. With almost 40 million passengers in 2024, it’s…
One Mile at a Time
Eurowings Adds “Real” A320neo Business Class, But It’s Too Expensive
Business class on narrow body jets within Europe is known for being lackluster, generally just consisting of economy seats with blocked middles and improved service. A few months ago there was an exciting announcement, as a Lufthansa Group carrier announced it would install more comfortable seats in business class on...
Miles To Memories
Qatar Airways to Open First US Lounge at The New Terminal One at JFK
The carrier will move its operations to the state-of-the-art terminal in 2026 and it will also unveil a premium, 15,000-square-foot Qatar Airways lounge. The post Qatar Airways to Open First US Lounge at The New Terminal One at JFK appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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Use New Southwest 100,000 Point Card Bonus To Fly With A Companion Nearly Free Through 2027
Right now is your best opportunity to get a Southwest Companion Pass good for nearly two full years, based on how this benefit works today. It's arguably the best value in travel. Continue reading Use New Southwest 100,000 Point Card Bonus To Fly With A Companion Nearly Free Through...
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Buy Marriott Bonvoy Points with a Flat 40% Bonus [0.89¢ or ₹0.78/Point]
Marriott is the largest hotel chain in the world. That means you will find a Marriott hotel in most places. With over 30 brands, there are many opportunities to make the most out of your Marriott points. There are many ways to earn Marriott Bonvoy points in India. However, buying...
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Delta flash sale to Dublin from New York: Under 19K miles round trip for cardholders (Basic Economy)
Thrifty Traveler has uncovered an incredible sale when using Delta SkyMiles to book round-trip flights between New York and Dublin, Ireland. We’re seeing prices start at 22,000 miles round trip during winter months. With a Delta SkyMiles credit card, you’ll get a 15% discount, meaning that you’ll pay fewer than 19,000...
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He Called United Airlines’ Official Number And Lost $17K To A Scammer
This is a cautionary tale for anyone scrambling to fix a flight cancellation: one traveler lost over $17,000 while speaking to what he believed was United’s customer service. And he even dialed the correct number! This is a mysterious story, though I have a hunch it was an inside job....
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Frontier offers Gold Status for $69 to customers of other airlines
Frontier Airlines has launched a promotion that allows any Southwest Rapid Rewards, JetBlue TrueBlue, Spirit Airlines Free Spirit, or Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan customer to upgrade to Frontier Gold status through the remainder of 2026 for only $69. Frontier ran a similar promo earlier this year that targeted only Southwest...
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What Exactly Is Air Passenger Duty, Anyway?
Flights from the UK often have an additional fee that no other airports charge. What is Air Passenger Duty and how can you avoid it?
One Mile at a Time
CLEAR Launches Biometric eGates At Airports, In Partnership With TSA
CLEAR is a technology companythat helps with expediting clearing security at select US airports. The company stores the biometric data of members, allowing them to (typically) skip the ID check, and get straight into the security line. Combined withTSA PreCheck, this is the best setup you can have for clearing...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
August 19 Bonus Offer Highlight: Radisson Rewards – Earn 2,000 bonus points + save up to 35% for stays in India & Nepal
Today's bonus offer highlight is from Radisson Rewards who are offering 2,000 bonus points and up to 35% off stays in India & Nepal. Check out all of the new bonuses added today: The post August 19 Bonus Offer Highlight: Radisson Rewards – Earn 2,000 bonus points + save up to...
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W Hotels Enters the All Inclusive Space With W Punta Cana
W Hotels has opened its first all-inclusive adults-only resort with the introduction of the W Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. The post W Hotels Enters the All Inclusive Space With W Punta Cana appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
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TSA Updates “Banned Items” List: Lithium Batteries & More
In the interest of safety, the TSA maintains a list of items that are banned from passengers’ carry-on bags, checked bags, or both. It contains several hundred items that are…
Miles To Memories
Barclays Aviator Red Card 50,000 Miles Bonus with Waived Fee
Barclays is offering a bonus of 50,000 miles for the AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite Mastercard. While this is not the best bonus we have seen for this card, the annual fee is waived for the first year. The post Barclays Aviator Red Card 50,000 Miles Bonus with Waived Fee appeared...
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JetBlue Passenger Exercises In Underwear At Boston Airport, Strips Naked, Gets Dragged Off By State Police
A man in his red underwear exercised at a JetBlue gate in Boston, before removing his underwear – mooning passengers and standing arms wide wide and muttering something while standing completely naked – and being dragged off by officers. Continue reading JetBlue Passenger Exercises In Underwear At Boston Airport, Strips Naked,...
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Entitled Delta Million Miler Removed from Aircraft by Police After Harassing Crew
While this event occurred on November 6th, body cam footage has just emerged online.… The post Entitled Delta Million Miler Removed from Aircraft by Police After Harassing Crew appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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Marriott Threatens To Ban $200K Guest For Complaining About Downgrades, Dildos, And Dirty Rooms
Marriott is threatening to shut down the account of a top-tier Bonvoy Ambassador for the high crime of complaining about legitimate service issues he has encountered during recent stays. Marriott Threatens To Ban Guest For Complaining About Service Failures Some people are just incorrigible. I once traveled with someone, who...
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Air Canada to Gradually Resume Operations After Reaching Agreement With Flight Attendants
Air Canada announced today that it will begin gradually restarting its flight operations after… The post Air Canada to Gradually Resume Operations After Reaching Agreement With Flight Attendants appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Receive up to a 40% bonus when you buy Marriott Bonvoy points
Marriott Bonvoy has brought back a 40% bonus for buying their points. While we have seen 60% in the past (during the pandemic) I don’t think we’ll ever see that again but 50% does come around so if you don’t need points now you could choose to wait. The 40%...
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Seattle Alaska Airlines Lounge – Concourse N
Open daily from 5am – 11pm, the Seattle Alaska Airlines Lounge at Concourse N is an airy outlier at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). That is to say, at an airport with a mostly unpleasant user experience, the lounge is quite a step up. Entry Requirements Before getting into lounge specs,...
One Mile at a Time
Wild ATC Audio: Pilot Can’t Control Aircraft, “I’m Fighting This Thing”
I often share air traffic control audio from emergency situations. More often than not, the pilots remain outwardly calm, no matter how serious the situation is. Well, here’s one of the most extreme audio recordings that I’ve ever heard (at least for a situation that ultimately had a positive outcome).