One Mile at a Time
Which Airlines Fly To The Most Countries? There’s A Huge Gap…
I don’t want to bury the lede — in posts, I often reference how Turkish Airlines flies to more countries than any other airline in the world. However, how many countries does the airline actually fly to, and how far ahead of competitors is Turkish Airlines? I thought that would...
Live and Let’s Fly
US Senators Scold United Airlines CEO For Huge Raise While Flight Attendants Remain Without A New Contract
25 US Senators have signed a note to United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby calling on him personally and United to quickly reach a deal with flight attendants, who have not seen a raise since 2021. US Senators Want United Airlines CEO To “Personally Engage” In Flight Attendant Contract Negotiations As...
The Bulkhead Seat
Amex Offer: Spend $300 or More, Get $60 Back At The Wynn and Encore Las Vegas
Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select…
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View from the Wing
‘For the Environment’? A Used Band-Aid And No Housekeeping Leave Guests Furious At This Marriott
Maybe the most Marriott thing ever is allowing a hotel using their brand to get away with failing to meet brand standards and treat customers well - with a sign about how they aren't going to do housekeeping, and proving it with a used band-aid in front of it that...
Miles For Family
Redeem AAdvantage Miles on Hawaiian Airlines Again, Las Vegas Resorts Join Hyatt and More
It’s Official: Redeem AAdvantage Miles on Hawaiian Airlines Mainland-to-Hawaii Flights After a 9-Year Hiatus! On my very first trip to Hawaii, we used AA miles to fly on Hawaiian Airlines. Shortly after, AA no longer allowed that redemption. Now, it’s back! See this post on View From the Wing. Hawaiian Airlines...
One Mile at a Time
Lufthansa CEO Not Sure Airline Can Afford To Bring Back “Free” Coffee
In 2021, Lufthansaeliminated free drinks and snacksin short haul economy, in a move thatreportedly saved the airline$0.66 per passenger. Obviously passengers haven’t been happy about this change, and several months ago, the airline ran a trial, whereby it reinstated free coffee and tea in short haul economy.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
December 20 Bonus Offer Highlight: GHA DISCOVERY – 3x D$ at Anantara, Avani, NH Hotels, NH Collection, nhow, and Tivoli hotels in Europe and the Americas
Today's bonus offer highlight is an offer that has normally only been seen for GHA DISCOVERY's airline partners but right not the program is offering 3x D$ for stays at many of their hotels in Europe and the Americas. Check out out all of the new bonuses added today:
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Frequent Miler
SAS extends deadline for retroactive flight credit to 1/31/25 for EuroBonus Millionaire promo
The SAS EuroBonus Millionaire promotion has been amazing for those who have received confirmation that they’ll get their million miles, but for other folks (like me!) it has been fraught with problems getting credit for flights flown. In a nod to those of us fretting over missing mileage credit and...
Economy Class & Beyond
Air Canada signs for five further Airbus A220 aircraft
The end-of-year spending spree shows no sign of stopping, with Air Canada signing for further Airbus A220 aircraft. Air Canada has signed for five Airbus A220-300s, on the fifth anniversary since taking delivery of its first A220 in December 2019. This follows an initial order in 2016 for 45 A220-300s and a...
PointsMath
Buy Air Canada Aeroplan Points with 30% Discount
Air Canada is a member of Star Alliance. Its frequent flyer program, Aeroplan, is one of the best since it has many airline partners and a good availability of awards. You can always transfer HDFC Points, Axis Bank Points, or SBI Miles Travel Credits to your Aeroplan account, but the recent promotion of a...
One Mile at a Time
Lufthansa Group Orders 15 Airbus A350-1000, And More
Last year, Lufthansa Group placed an order for 10 Airbus A350-1000s, in addition to some other wide body aircraft. The airline group has just increased that aircraft order by 50%, to 15 jets. Reading between the lines, it sure seems like the jets are now going to both Lufthansa and...
View from the Wing
Locking In Delta Diamond Status Until 2030: The Ultimate Frequent Flyer Coup [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.
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PointsMath
Buy American AAdvantage Miles with Up to 35% Discount
American Airlines is a member of OneWorld Alliance. Its frequent flyer program, “AAdvantage”, is one of the best among OneWorld airlines due to lower miles requirements and taxes. You can also earn American Airlines AA miles in India or outside the USA. One of the ways to earn AA miles...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Miles and Points On Sale — December 20 2024
Sometimes you need an infusion of miles or points to your membership account for whatever reason — perhaps to have enough to redeem for a limited time award as one example — and the best time to purchase or gift miles or points is when they are on sale, as...
Monkey Miles
Amex Offers: Spend $300 get $60 back at Wynn/Encore
Amex Offers: Spend $3000 get $60 back at Wynn/Encore VEGAS BABY!!!!! If you’re headed to Vegas, make sure you take a look at this Amex Offer for Wynn/Encore. It’s not just on room rates, so even if you’re headed to Vegas, but not looking to stay at either the Wynn...
Sky Skylar
Holiday Travel Etiquette: How to Be a Great Flyer This Season
As the holiday season approaches, airports around the world brace for the annual surge of travelers eager to reunite with loved ones or embark on festive vacations. With the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) anticipating screening over 18 million passengers during Thanksgiving alone, navigating crowded airports and busy skies can be...
The Bulkhead Seat
United Airlines Is Adding Flights Between Los Angeles and Beijing On May 1st
United Airlines just keeps growing its route network. I’ve often said that United has…
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Economy Class & Beyond
KLM completes rollout of Premium Comfort Class (Premium economy)
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has been busy updating the interiors for part of fleet, with the deployment of Premium Comfort Class. KLM Premium Comfort Class – Image, KLM During the past two years, the airline has installed Premium Comfort Class (or what many of us would refer to as “Premium...
Live and Let’s Fly
United Airlines Will Launch Los Angeles – Beijing Flights
United Airlines is adding another transpacific flight from its Los Angeles hub, with new service to Beijing, the Chinese capital, starting next spring. United Airlines New Beijing Flight From Los Angeles While most of the world has recovered from the global pandemic, China has not and air service between the...
The Bulkhead Seat
Targeted World of Hyatt® Promo: Earn A Free Night With One Qualifying Two-Night Stay
World of Hyatt® often runs targeted promos for its members. I got one today…
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The Points of Life
TPOL’s CFP Playoff Prediction: Opening Weekend
I abandoned the March Madness Bracket for my blog fans (see No TPOL March Madness Bracket. And No One Cares). Next year I may have one for the College Football Playoffs. Here are my predictions for the first weekend: Friday, Dec. 20: No. 10 Indiana at No. 7 Notre Dame: Indiana...
View from the Wing
Hyatt Regency SoMa’s $290M Default: Can San Francisco Stop Its Collapse Before It’s Too Late?
The hotel's operating income fell by around three quarters compared to 2017. Travel to San Francisco declined, especially business travel, and meetings revenue fell off.
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Frequent Miler
Which is the best “no annual fee” credit card?
This week’s coffee break discussion about the pretty incredible US Bank Smartly Card got me to wondering: What’s the best no annual fee credit card? If you asked that question of ten different points and miles enthusiasts, you’d almost certainly get a range of answers. That is at least in...
Live and Let’s Fly
Incidents Of Lasers Pointed At Aircraft Skyrockets In New Jersey
As drone frenzy rocks New Jersey, reports of lasers being pointed at airplanes are up a whopping 269% versus a year ago. This is not a laughing matter. Surge In Lasers Pointed At Aircraft Over New Jsery After Uptick In Drone Sightings Last December, eight incidents of lasers pointed at...
Eye of the Flyer
Time is Running Out: Take a Delta MQD Run Without Leaving Your Bed (Or Couch, Office, Beach…)
Less than two weeks remain in 2024 (how did that happen already?!). Your time to earn Delta Air Lines SkyMiles Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQD) toward 2025 status is running out. Get a Late Headstart Probably the easiest and fastest way to earn MQD is by taking advantage of the “MQD Headstart”...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Lufthansa’s Disastrous Rollout Of New Business Class Cabin Hits Another Snag After The FAA Refuses to Certify Seats
Lufthansa’s disastrous rollout of its new Business Class cabin has hit another major snag because the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is currently refusing to certify the seats on more than a dozen brand new Boeing 787 Dreamliners that are currently sitting idle. The German flag carrier first announced plans to...
