Your Mileage May Vary
Oh, You Want A Seat That Reclines? From Now On, That’ll Cost You
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...
Economy Class & Beyond
IndiGo sets its sights on London Heathrow
Indian Airline IndiGo has set its sights on London Heathrow for its next long-haul service The airline plans to launch operations between Mumbai and Heathrow, marking the airline’s 45th international destination. The new service will commence operations on 26th October, flying daily.  Planned operations are: 6E001 DEPART BOM 14:45 ARRIVE LHR 19:20 6E002 DEPART LHR 21:30...
View from the Wing
It’s October: Time To Execute On The Best Deal In Travel—Southwest Companion Pass Through 2027
Now that October is here, it’s time to execute on the best deal in travel. Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Performance Business Credit Card (See rates and fees) Southwest is dangling its Performance Business card with a massive 120,000 Rapid Rewards points after $10,000 spend in the first 3 months. At $299 annual fee,...
Frequent Miler
Our favorite travel gear… on sale for Prime Day
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...
Miles To Memories
Bilt Rewards Adds Etihad As New 1:1 Transfer Partner
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...
ATX Jetsetter
The Airbus A320 Surpasses the Boeing 737 as the Best Selling Aircraft Ever
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...
One Mile at a Time
Should Frequent Travelers Buy Travel Insurance? Is My Approach Wrong?
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...
Points With a Crew
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Now Live
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...
Live and Let’s Fly
Epic: Shake Shack Cheeseburger On Delta Air Lines
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...
Your Mileage May Vary
Another Double Dip Bites The Dust
If you’ve been in the points and miles game for a while, you know there’s a special kind of thrill that comes with stacking rewards. Earning miles for spending with a credit card? Great. Earning miles for paying off the bill for that credit card? Even better. It’s the essence...
Miles To Memories
40% Off Amazon Order with Amex Membership Rewards Points!
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...
View from the Wing
United Passenger Tried To Open Plane Door After Landing In Houston — Then The Emergency Slide Exploded
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...
Travel Codex
Find the Best Local Tours and Attractions: 3 Top Platforms to Try
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...
One Mile at a Time
Great Deal: Save On Amazon With Amex Membership Rewards Points
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...
Frequent Miler
Bilt adds Etihad as new transfer partner
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...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
October 7 Bonus Offer Highlight: Cathay Pacific Cathay – Receive up to a 30% Asia Miles rebate on award flights out of Hong Kong
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...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Air France Faces Massive Class Action Lawsuit Over Data Breach That Targeted Customer Support System
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...
The Travel Sisters
Best Amazon Prime Big Deal Travel & Luggage Deals
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days are here! Looking for the best Amazon Prime Big Deal travel deals? Here are the best deals we have found on luggage and other travel gear so far. We will regularly update this post with new deals as we find them. Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Travel...
The Bulkhead Seat
Wyndham Launches New Economy Lifestyle Brand: Dazzler Select by Wyndham
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...
The Bulkhead Seat
Allegiant Celebrates Customer Appreciation Week with Nearly $1 Million in Free Flights
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...
You Are Travel
Graphic (Video): Emergency Medical Helicopter Used for Organ Donations Crashes on Sacramento Freeway
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,...
Live and Let’s Fly
Will The Government Shutdown Kill The Essential Air Service Program?
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....
You Are Travel
Government Shutdown Results in an Unstaffed ATC Tower at Burbank Airport
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...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
United’s Flight Attendants Will Resume Contract Negotiations Despite Government Shutdown
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...
View from the Wing
TSA Agents Tailed Innocent Passengers for Years—Here’s An Absurd Trip Report They Filed [Roundup]
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...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Save Up to 15 Percent on the Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
You can save up to 15 percent on the recently launched Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy with stays of a minimum of three consecutive nights at 32 participating properties of Trailborn and Postcard Cabins through Wednesday, February 11, 2026… Save Up to 15 Percent on the Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy ...
You Are Travel
More Changes at Bilt Rewards: Etihad in as Transfer Partner, Rakuten Points Conversion Greenlit
tl;dr – Bilt has had quite the year in increasing the utility and accessibility of its rewards currency. Some notable changes to Bilt Rewards. The company that wedged its way into the transferable currency ecosystem with its pay-your-rent-with-a-credit-card onramp announced it is adding another transfer partner – Etihad Airways. Bilt Rewards...
Live and Let’s Fly
Duffy And Newsom Clash After Burbank Air Traffic Control Tower Left Unmanned During Shutdown
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....
One Mile at a Time
Why Are Some Flight Attendants So Rude? It Puzzles Me, Sometimes…
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...
Frequent Miler
Rakuten to offer Bilt Rewards points?
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...
Running with Miles
Master List of Amazon Prime Big 2025 Deals – Tech, Fitness, and Travel
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...
The Points of Life
Timed-Out: Barclays Hawaii Business Application
My friends, I tried my best. I tried to get approved for the Hawaii Business card (see Barclays Hawaii Business Card App: More Information Required). But ultimately, like Donovan McNabb in the Super Bowl, I ran out of time. I called to find out the status and was told that even...