Traveling For Miles
How to view a full year of Air France KLM Flying Blue award inventory
When it comes to searching for Air France KLM awards, it's really quite simple to quickly see when saver awards are available and to find dates on which those elusive great Business Class transatlantic fares can be booked, but because Flying Blue doesn't make it obvious how to check more...
One Mile at a Time
LATAM Orders More Boeing 787s, Plans On 52 Dreamliners By 2030
LATAM has announced plans to expand its long haul flights, as the airline is beefing up its Dreamliner fleet.
Economy Class & Beyond
LATAM to add further Boeing 787-9 aircraft to its flee
Whilst Boeing is having more than a bad time of things, there’s one little glimmer of light in its commercial aircraft sales – with LATAM placing an order, with options. LATAM Boeing 787-9 – Rendering, The Boeing Company.  Boeing and LATAM Airlines Group have announced a purchase of 10 787...
The Bulkhead Seat
Hyatt Adds Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts to Its All-Inclusive Portfolio
Hyatt wants to be the leading hotel portfolio for all-inclusive resorts around the world.… The post Hyatt Adds Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts to Its All-Inclusive Portfolio appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
View from the Wing
Bilt Rent Day: Up To 100% British Airways Transfer Bonus, Earn Fee-Free 3x On Rent
For November's 'Rent Day' on the first of the month, Bilt Rewards is offering up to a 100% transfer bonus to British Airways Executive Club, targeted fee waivers paying rent by credit card, and much more. Continue reading Bilt Rent Day: Up To 100% British Airways Transfer Bonus, Earn Fee-Free 3x...
One Mile at a Time
Bilt Rent Day Promotion November 2024: British Airways Transfer Bonus
The Bilt Mastercard (review) is a valuable no annual fee card that I applied for and hold onto. This allows you to pay your rent by credit card and earn rewards, even if your landlord doesn’t ordinarily allow no-fee credit card payments. For us homeowners, you can potentially even pay your HOA...
One Mile at a Time
British Airways Tells Employees To Stop Apologizing To Customers
PYOK has the scoop on how British Airways flight attendants have reportedly attended a mandatory training day over the past year at the carrier’s Global Learning Academy near Heathrow Airport (LHR), where they were ”taught” some interesting things. Let’s cover two of the unusual aspects of this training.
Travel Codex
AmEx Just Made More Negative Changes for Platinum Card, Reduces Centurion Suite Access
I’m sure you know that American Express operates a network of airport lounges located across the world but did you know that American Express also operates a network of lounges inside many popular sports and concert venues located across the United States, Europe, and Australia as well? That’s right. These...
The Bulkhead Seat
Marriott Opens Its 500th Hotel In the Caribbean and Latin America
Marriott announced today that it has opened the 500th property in its portfolio within… The post Marriott Opens Its 500th Hotel In the Caribbean and Latin America appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Live and Let’s Fly
My Indian Visa Scare At Paro International Airport
It was time to head home from Bhutan and I had booked a rather complicated route back on three separate tickets. While trying to check in for my Bhutan Airlines flight to Delhi, I encountered an Indian visa issue that nearly scuttled the trip home. Indian Visa Scare On Bhutan...
Economy Class & Beyond
JetBlue expands its Mosaic status match offering
JetBlue is continuing to expand its Mosaic Status match programme, to include three new airlines. The Match to Mosaic programme has been expanded to cover  Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines.  Match to Mosaic gives customers who have status on other qualifying US  airlines TrueBlue Mosaic status for a limited...
One Mile at a Time
Guide To JetBlue Match To Mosaic Status Match Offer
Its common for airlines to offer some sort of status challenge or status match program, in order to lure frequent flyers who are loyal to competing airlines, but are considering a switch. In the United States, most major airlines offer some sort of a status match challenge opportunity, including Alaska,American,Delta,Southwest,...
The Bulkhead Seat
JetBlue Adds Frontier, Southwest, and Spirit to Its Status Match Offer
Last September, JetBlue offered Delta Air Lines elite members an incredibly generous status match… The post JetBlue Adds Frontier, Southwest, and Spirit to Its Status Match Offer appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
One Mile at a Time
Hyatt Will Manage Bahia Principe All-Inclusive Resorts
Hyatt has really been expanding in the all-inclusive space. The hotel company has today announced a deal that will see its all-inclusive portfolio grow by around 30%.
View from the Wing
British Airways Tells Flight Attendants To Stop Saying ‘Sorry’ And Embrace Cost-Cutting Over Customer Care
With more and more disgruntled customers complaining, we learn that British Airways recurrent flight attendant training now includes two new elements. Continue reading British Airways Tells Flight Attendants To Stop Saying ‘Sorry’ And Embrace Cost-Cutting Over Customer Care...
Frequent Miler
Gift of College gift cards with no purchase fee at GiftCards.com (with stacking opportunities)
GiftCards.com is currently offering $200 Gift of College savings gift cards without an activation fee (H/T to GC Galore). This is a great deal for anyone saving for college or paying off student loans as there are some ways to stack this and come out a little bit ahead while...
One Mile at a Time
Lufthansa’s Awesome Falkland Islands Charter Flight
In several months, Lufthansa will be operating one of its longest flights ever, and it’s a pretty special route!
One Mile at a Time
Absurd: Holiday Inn Express $12.95 Energy Recovery Fee
There really is no limit to how low some hotels in the United States will go when it comes to nickel-and-diming guests.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
British Airways Cabin Crew Told Not to Say Sorry to Passengers And Trained How Premium Inflight Food Would Break the Budget
British Airways cabin crew have been told to stop apologizing to passengers for service issues and have received training that sought to teach them that offering premium inflight food and amenities would wreck a strict budget that the airline has to spend per passenger. The revelations come just days after...
View from the Wing
Electricity No Longer Included? Guests Shocked by Holiday Inn Express $12.95 ‘Energy Fee’ [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. Continue reading Electricity No Longer Included? Guests Shocked by Holiday Inn Express $12.95 ‘Energy Fee’ [Roundup]...
Traveling For Miles
Make sure you’re earning easy Amex points through Rakuten
Cash back can be great, but in the miles and points world it's the versatile transferable currencies that rule and that's why Rakuten's partnership with American Express can be a key tool to use in your day-to-day miles and points strategy. This becomes especially true as we enter the two...
Miles For Family
Show Me the Money! Switzerland Cost Comparison
Earlier this month, I wrote a post comparing the Bernese Oberland region of Switzerland (including car-less towns high in the Swiss Alps) to a few alternative mountain destinations in Europe (see this post). The alternatives included: Dolomites, Italy Chamonix, France Zillertal region, Austria My pros of each alternative was that...
Live from a Lounge
Marriott offering 30,000 bonus points per Homes & Villas Stay
Marriott's Home-sharing website, Homes and Villas is celebrating its fifth anniversary by offering 30,000 points to everyone who books a stay by November 7, 2024. The post Marriott offering 30,000 bonus points per Homes & Villas Stay appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
One Mile at a Time
Which Routes Feature Lufthansa First Class?
Lufthansa offers one of the best first class products across the Atlantic, and for that matter, it’s one of the best first class products between the United States and Europe that’s bookable with miles.
Eye of the Flyer
My Experience Using the Underrated Resy Dining Statement Credit
Several credit cards feature statement credits for restaurant reservations and payment platform Resy — and the perk is easier to use than you might imagine. American Express Resy Credits Five American Express cards offer members statement credit when they use their eligible card to pay their checks at U.S. restaurants...
Frequent Miler
American Express Membership Rewards Complete Guide (2024)
Membership Rewards is American Express’ transferable points currency. Points can be earned via credit card spend, new account welcome offers, credit card referrals and in many other ways. Once earned, these points can then be transferred to airline or hotel partners, used to pay for travel or merchandise and, in...
Live and Let’s Fly
Inside The Delta Air Lines $500 Million Lawsuit Against CrowdStrike
Delta Air Lines claims, in a newly-filed lawsuit, that CrowdStrike was negligent in pushing through an update that crippled its systems, leading to an operational meltdown that cost the carrier $500 million. But CrowdStrike continues to mock Delta, insisting the Atalnta-based carrier is engaging in blame-shifting for its “antiquated IT...
One Mile at a Time
Australian Prime Minister Free Qantas Upgrade Scandal: Messy All Around
Australia’s Prime Minister is facing attacks regarding his relationship with national carrier Qantas, including that in the past he’d reportedly phone up Qantas’ CEO to get his personal flights upgraded. However, his defense is that this has been disclosed, and that everyone does it…
Live from a Lounge
Marriott Bonvoy will grant soft-landing to members in 2025
Marriott Bonvoy has announced that it will offer a soft landing to members who do not qualify for status during 2024 membership year. The post Marriott Bonvoy will grant soft-landing to members in 2025 appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
One Mile at a Time
Alaska Airlines Visa Card: 9 Reasons To Apply
The $95 annual fee Alaska Airlines Credit Card (review) is Alaska Airlines’ personal credit card issued by Bank of America, and it’s offering an excellent limited time welcome bonus at the moment. This is a card that many people may not have considered, so in this post I wanted to...
One Mile at a Time
Today Only: Up To 2.5x Bonus Miles On Apple Purchases
Online shopping portals can be a great way to pick up additional miles and points for purchases youd make anyway. Just for following a specific link, you can earn bonus points in addition to the ones youd earn for credit card spending. Whenever I make an online purchase, I always...
One Mile at a Time
Guide To JetBlue Match To Mosaic Status Match Offer
Its common for airlines to offer some sort of status challenge or status match program, in order to lure frequent flyers who are loyal to competing airlines, but are considering a switch. In the United States, most major airlines offer some sort of a status match challenge opportunity, including Alaska,American,Delta,Southwest,...