Over the years, airlines have figured out more and more ways to nickel and dime their passengers. So nowadays for every little thing that’s considered more desirable, there’s potentially a charge: Checked baggage Being able to choose your seat Having a seat with a decent amount of legroom Being closer to the front of...

On episode 323 of our Frequent Miler on the Air podcast, Nick and I described all of our favorite travel gear. Now, with Amazon Prime Day upon us (October 7-8), I was curious to see if any of the gear we love is on sale. And, a lot of it...

Bilt Rewards Adds Etihad As Transfer Partner Bilt, the loyalty program that rewards yo for paying your rent, today announced a new partnership with Etihad Guest, the loyalty program of Etihad Airways. Starting today, Bilt Members can transfer their Bilt Points to Etihad Guest Miles at a 1:1 ratio. This latest addition...

Today marks a big day for Airbus as the European aircraft manufacturer can officially lay claim to producing the most popular commercial jet in the world. The Airbus A320 has officially surpassed the Boeing 737 in total deliveries since launch. Airbus Dethrones Boeing for the Best Selling Airliner Ever The Airbus...

OMAAT reader James asked if I’ve ever written about my approach to travel insurance. As he asked, “not sure if you ever buy it sporadically or have an annual policy, but you’ve been to some pretty far flung places, and I’m curious how you protect yourself and your family when...

Amazon Prime Day happens once per year in July and offers some of the biggest deals out there across a wide variety of different types of products. Perhaps to fill the gap between Amazon Prime Day and Black Friday, Amazon has announced Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, which take place...

I’ve written before about the Shake Shake cheeseburgers on Delta Air Lines, but finally had a chance to try one and can unequivocally declare it was the best burger I’ve ever had on an airplane. Taste Test: Shake Shack Cheeseburger On Delta Air Lines I’ve enjoyed many delicious burgers on planes over...

Save 40% on Amazon When You Use MR Points Update: This offer has been extended through December 31, 2025. It has also been expanded beyond items sold & shipped at Amazon. Must use a minimum of 714 Membership Rewards points. Amazon has a promotion for American Express cardmembers that can get you...

A passenger on United flight 788 from Indianapolis to Houston tried to open an aircraft door while taxiing after landing on around 6:30 p.m. on Sunday. The attempt failed – but it triggered an emergency slide on the Boeing 737-800. Houston Police took the passenger into custody after a medical...

Whether you’re planning an exotic vacation or just exploring your own backyard, finding high-quality local tours and experiences can elevate your entire experience. But with so many options out there, where do you begin? You might have your plane tickets to Rome, but then what? What are you going to...

Link: Check if you’re eligible for an Amazon discount with Amex Amazon and American Express frequently offer targeted promotions that can save you money on an Amazon purchase by redeeming a single Membership Rewards point. We see these promotions every so often, and we’ve just seen the fourth such offer of 2025...

Bilt Rewards has added a new 1-to-1 transfer partner: Etihad Guest. Now you can transfer 1-to-1 to Etihad from Bilt, Amex, Citi, and Capital One. It’s always good to see new transfer options, but use caution when considering transfers to Etihad. Etihad points can be valuable for short-distance economy partner awards...

Today’s bonus offer highlight is from Cathay Pacific who are offering Cathay members up to a 30% rebate on redeeming miles for select flights out of Hong Kong. The more rounds you redeem in, the bigger the rebate. Check out all of the new bonuses added today: The Bonus Offer Highlight: Cathay...

Air France is facing a massive class action lawsuit over a cyber attack that may have resulted in personal details of tens of thousands of passengers being stolen and sold on the dark web. Ethan Allison and Arya Soofiani have filed the lawsuit in a New York district court, alleging Air...

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has announced the launch of Dazzler Select by Wyndham, a new franchise offering created to empower independent hoteliers in the economy lifestyle segment. The brand serves as an extension of Wyndham’s boutique-inspired Dazzler® by Wyndham portfolio and is designed to help owners maintain their properties’ individuality...

Allegiant is celebrating Customer Appreciation Week and surprising travelers nationwide with nearly $1 million in free flights and exclusive giveaways. The weeklong festivities highlight the airline’s commitment to affordable, high-quality travel and gratitude toward its loyal customers. The party began Monday as Allegiant representatives and crew members surprised passengers at airports...

tl;dr – Three patients are in critical condition. An unfortunate tragedy occurred Monday evening in Sacramento, California. A medical helicopter used for transporting patients and vital organs crashed onto Highway 50 around 7 pm. Flight records suggest that the downed chopper appears to be this one.  One driver caught the incident on video: Thankfully,...

As the federal shutdown drags on and Trump’s Department of Transportation prepares airlines to “walk away,” the fate of the Essential Air Service program is suddenly in serious jeopardy. As Washington Feuds, Small-Town Airports Face Extinction – Is The End Of Essential Air Service Coming? Because of the ongoing shutdown, the U.S....

tl;dr – Hollywood Burbank’s air traffic control tower went unmanned for several hours Monday evening. What happens when the Federal government shuts down? Some workers don’t get paid. What happens when people don’t get paid? Well, predictably (and justifiably), they may not want to work. On Monday evening, some travelers departing...

Flight attendants at United Airlines are expected to continue contract negotiations with the Chicago-based carrier this month, even if a partial government shutdown means that a federal mediator won’t be available to chair the bargaining session. More than 26,000 flight attendants have been without an updated contract since April 2021, when...

News and notes from around the interweb: The TSA Quiet Skies program, ended in June, really was ridiculous. We were paying government employees to tail passengers who were not deemed dangerous and file trip reports like this one: The American Airlines A320 fleet needs to go. Instead they’re going to...

Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) faced several hours without any air traffic control tower staff yesterday, a glaring symptom of the pressure the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is under amid the latest government shutdown. Burbank ATC Tower Goes Dark As Controllers Call Out Sick During Shutdown From approximately 4:15 p.m. to 10:00 p.m....

Before I get into this post, let me state that I have a lot of respect for flight attendants. A majority of them do a great job, and they work long and hard hours, dealing with a lot of complicated passengers, and often they’re not well paid. So I don’t...

I love the Rakuten shopping portal because it regularly offers great deals (in fact, as I write this, they’re offering 10%/10x at many merchants via their “Big Stack” event), great signup bonuses (currently they’re offering 5K points or $50), and, best of all, they allow you to earn rewards as...

Amazon Prime Day 2024 is here and so is your master list of Amazon Prime Day 2025 deals! That means there will be thousands of deals over the next couple of days – some much better than others. To save you time (and money!), I am going through all of...