Frequent Miler
Choice Hotels summer promo: Get 8K points every 2 stays (Can redeem for $50 gas gift card)
Choice has opened registration for its summer promotion and it’s (seemingly mostly) the same promotion it’s run for many summers in a row. You’ll earn 8,000 bonus points for every two stays, with the ability to redeem 8,000 points for a $50 gift card for select brands. You can earn...
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Early SpaceX Investor Reveals Why Delta’s Starlink Deal Fell Apart — Now United Will Have Better Wifi For Years
Delta had a chance to move to Starlink, the inflight wifi system United is racing to install across its fleet. But an early SpaceX investor says the deal fell apart because Delta wanted Starlink behind its own branded portal — and now United may have the better passenger experience for...
One Mile at a Time
$300 Chase Sapphire Reserve Dining Credit: How To Use & Eligible Restaurants
The Chase Sapphire Reserve Card (review) is one of the most popular premium rewards cards. While the card has a steep $795 annual fee, it also offers a variety of benefits that can help offset that, ranging from lounge access to credits.
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The Amex And Chase Points Playbook Is Changing — Some Programs Are Rising, Others Are Getting Riskier
Transferable points used to be the easy hedge against airline and hotel devaluations: keep flexible currency, transfer only when award space appears. But the currencies themselves are now moving in different directions, with some programs adding value while others lose edge or introduce new risk.
Frequent Miler
Save up to 30% on Accor stays in the Americas; also reduces award costs
Accor is running a new sale that’s giving a discount of up to 30% on stays at its properties in the Americas. Even better, it stacks with the standard 10% discount for being a member, plus due to the nature of Accor’s loyalty program, it reduces award pricing too. The...
One Mile at a Time
United Flight Attendants Ratify New Contract With Huge Raises, Retro Pay
Several weeks ago, we learned how United flight attendants had a new tentative contract, after a very drawn out negotiation process. There’s now a major update, as we’ve just learned that this contract has been ratified, which is huge news.
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Man Who Walked In Front Of Frontier Jet In Denver Identified — Death Ruled Suicide
The man struck by a Frontier Airlines jet during takeoff in Denver has now been identified, and authorities say his death was suicide. He had climbed an 8-foot perimeter fence, crossed into a remote airfield area, and reached the active runway within about two minutes — a rare but not...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Helsinki Has One of the Ugliest Sculptures I Have Ever Seen.
While I was walking on Tyynenmerenkatu in Helsinki on my way to the terminal where the vessel which operates as the ferry to Estonia was scheduled to depart, I spotted an unusual sculpture out of the corner of my eye which is located across the street just north of the...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: The Gundam Base, Chicago – Still for the Friends
The Gundam Base, Chicago TRIP REPORT: Still for the Friends Time to look at a lot of plastic and one of the bigger Japanese franchises, mixed with politics, high stakes, personal dramas and of course, giant human-piloted mechas. Welcome to the many timelines of Mobile Suit Gundam at The Gundam...
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(Confirmed) FedEx being removed from Flexible Business Credit on American Express® Business Gold Card from 10/1/26
Update 5/12/26: Last month, we received word that American Express® Business Gold cardholders would lose FedEx as a redemption option for the card’s Flexible Business Credit after October 1, 2026. We were then advised that that information had been shared in error. At the time it wasn’t clear if that news...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
United Airlines Flight Attendants Approve New Contract, Ending Six Year Pay Rise Battle
Flight attendants at United Airlines have voted overwhelmingly in favor of approving a new contract that will see the Chicago-based carrier’s most senior crew members earning more than $100 per hour in just a few years. The contract has been a long time coming as United’s flight attendant contract first...
Your Mileage May Vary
The States Where Buc-ee’s Is Expanding Next — And The Ones That May Never Get One
The beloved Texas travel-stop chain keeps spreading across the country, although some planned locations are facing delays and uncertainty. There was a time when Buc-ee’s was basically a Texas-only phenomenon.…
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8 Reasons Citi New Premium Card Offers Amazing Value Year One Value
Citi launched a new premium credit card into an already crowded market — and it’s getting a lot of attention. Between a 75,000-point bonus, transferable points including American Airlines, and credits that can be used twice in the first year, the value can easily exceed the card’s annual fee.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Virgin Australia Velocity: Pick to earn Double Status Credits or Double Velocity Points on flights (May 12 Bonus Offer Highlight)
Today's bonus offer highlight comes to us from Virgin Australia who are offering their own pick your flight bonus of either double Status Credits or double Velocity Points on most flights. Check out all of the new bonuses added today:
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United Flight Attendants Ratify Contract — Top Pay Will Exceed $100/Hour, $740M Lump Sum Payout
United flight attendants have finally ratified a new contract after 5.5 years without a raise, with 82% voting yes. The deal brings major wage increases, a $740 million lump-sum payout, boarding pay, and top hourly rates scheduled to exceed $100 — but Delta may still set the real compensation benchmark...
Frequent Miler
Delta/Uber promo: Fly in Comfort Classic or Comfort Extra & save up to $80 on Uber rides
Delta and Uber launched a partnership last year and there’s a new promotion that could save you up to $80 on Uber rides. To get those savings, you need to enroll in the offer with Delta and fly in Comfort Classic or Comfort Extra by July 19, 2026. The Deal...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Lufthansa Acquires Majority Stake in Italian Flag Carrier ITA Airways
Germany’s Lufthansa Group had reached a deal with the Italian government to acquire a majority stake in the Rome-based flag carrier ITA Airways for a price of €325 million. Lufthansa first acquired a minority 41% stake in ITA Airways in January 2025, although it was always understood that the airline...
Live and Let’s Fly
Why Are American Airlines Flight Attendants So Loud On Redeye Flights?
My sleep was shattered on a recent American Airlines redeye flight thanks to flight attendants who loudly gabbed in the galley, making rest impossible. Why would this happen in the first place and why does this seem to be a unique AA issue? My Redeye Slumber On American Airlines Interrupted...
Frequent Miler
Points Path: An easy “set and forget” award search tool
Points Path is a browser plug-in that automatically integrates with Google Flights. When you run a Google Flights search, Points Path automatically inserts point prices into the results next to cash rates and shows you whether it thinks you’d be better off paying with points or cash. Update: Good news...
