Miles To Memories
Earn 3,000 Bonus Points per Night at Hyatt Vacation Club Properties
Hyatt has launched a new promotion, offering bonus points for stays at at participating Hyatt Vacation Club properties. The post Earn 3,000 Bonus Points per Night at Hyatt Vacation Club Properties appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Economy Class & Beyond
Lufthansa rolls out food pre-ordering in all classes. Welcome “Culinary Journey”
Lufthansa Group has launched a new concept – “Culinary Journey” – the airline’s attempt at a personalised premium menu plan. Lufthansa Group’s new “Culinary Journey” allows guests flying with Lufthansa, SWISS and Austrian Airlines to pre-order and enjoy their favourite meals and snacks. The “Culinary Journey” bundles all food and...
Frequent Miler
Chase Sapphire Preferred® cardholders might get upgrade offers to Chase Sapphire Reserve®
The Chase social media team recently took to Reddit to answer questions that Redditors might have. One of those questions was about getting a bonus for upgrading to a Chase Sapphire Reserve® card and the reply was positive. The Redditor’s question that presaged this disclosure was as follows: You have...
Points With a Crew
Get An Easy $50 From Rakuten
If you don't have a Rakuten account, sign up and get an easy $50 by signing up and spending at least $50 (including on gift cards to many retailers!) in the first 90 days.
Live and Let’s Fly
Don’t Like Basic Economy? Don’t Buy It!
A long-winded article in Slate lamenting the proliferation of basic economy actually does a great job of showing why it is valuable as an airfare option. Basic Economy Works Because Travelers Choose It Slate published a piece by Alex Kirschner on the current state of airline tickets, focusing on the...
Your Mileage May Vary
22 Airports Now Allow Unticketed People Through TSA Security
Back in the day — when air travel was a lot simpler — TSA checkpoints didn’t even exist. You’d check in, hand off your luggage, walk through a metal detector,…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Lufthansa Jumbojet Makes Emergency Diversion After Unruly Passenger Goes Berserk And Stabs Two Kids With a Metal Fork
A Lufthansa jumbojet made an emergency diversion after an unruly passenger went berserk and stabbed two kids before being subdued by flight attendants around two and a half hours into a flight from Chicago to Frankfurt last Saturday. According to the US Attorney’s Office, 28-year-old Praneeth Kumar Usiripalli is accused...
Miles To Memories
New Centurion Lounge at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) Now Open
American Express unveiled on Tuesday its newest Centurion® Lounge at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC). The post New Centurion Lounge at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) Now Open appeared first on Miles to Memories.
View from the Wing
United Airlines Flight Stuck in Des Moines After Airline Forced To Pull Entire Crew Over Flight Attendant Fight
On Monday, United Airlines flight 2138 from Des Moines to Chicago O’Hare suffered a bizarre four-hour delay. It wasn't weather, mechanical, or a disruptive passenger. Two flight attendants got into a fight. Continue reading United Airlines Flight Stuck in Des Moines After Airline Forced To Pull Entire Crew...
One Mile at a Time
Major Milestone: Alaska & Hawaiian Achieve Single Operating Certificate
It’s a big day for Alaska Air Group, as Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines have just received a single operating certificate, clearing a major hurdle in the eyes of the government…
Frequent Miler
The Southwest debit card is live & it’s actually mildly interesting
Last month, Southwest announced that it would be launching a debit card. Details were limited, but we managed to find a landing page that contained some card details, such as the welcome bonus and earning rates. Based on those limited features, the card didn’t seem very interesting. The Southwest debit...
One Mile at a Time
Limited Time Citi Strata Elite Card 100K Points Online Welcome Bonus
Link: Learn more about the Citi Strata Elite Card
TravelUpdate
Delta Adds Crunchyroll Onboard Flights
Delta adds Crunchyroll onboard flights as the airline expands its onboard content. The airline has launched a new…
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Hurricane Melissa Pounds Cuba October 2025. The Bahamas are Next.
After tying a record of the strongest landfall in the Atlantic Basin in almost 100 years, Hurricane Melissa pounds Cuba after a second landfall as a Category 3 hurricane occurred with sustained winds of 115 miles per hour prior to sunrise earlier today, Wednesday, October 29, 2025 — and the...
The Alviator
Best Uses Of Avios (British Airways, Qatar, Finnair, Iberia, Aer Lingus)
The Avios loyalty currency is shared between 6 major airlines, and you can use it for redemptions on 35 carriers. Here are some best uses. The post Best Uses Of Avios (British Airways, Qatar, Finnair, Iberia, Aer Lingus) appeared first on The Alviator.
ATX Jetsetter
A Hui Hou, Hawaiian: Tracking Its Final Flight
The final flight for Hawaiian Airlines is currently underway between Pago Pago, American Samoa and Honolulu. The post A Hui Hou, Hawaiian: Tracking Its Final Flight appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
Live and Let’s Fly
JetBlue Will Introduce “Mini Mint” Premium Cabin Across Airbus Fleet
In July 2024, I exclusively reported that as JetBlue seeks to innovate in response to persistent losses and a blocked merger with Spirit Airlines, it plans to introduce a domestic first class cabin it will call “Mini Mint” across its fleet of Airbus jets. Those plans were officially confirmed in...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
United Airlines Tells Disabled Passenger That Crew Baggage Takes Priority In Closet Designed For Wheelchairs
A United Airlines flight attendant refused to let a disabled passenger store their bespoke wheelchair in an onboard closet designed specifically for this exact purpose because the crew’s baggage was taking up all the room in the closet, and they were unwilling to move their bags to another stowage. Sarah...
The Bulkhead Seat
Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines Achieve Key Integration Milestone with Single FAA Operating Certificate
Alaska Airlines has reached a major milestone in its merger with Hawaiian Airlines, securing… The post Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines Achieve Key Integration Milestone with Single FAA Operating Certificate appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Travel Codex
Sail Royal Caribbean, Silversea, or Celebrity Cruises & Earn Elite Status
FINALLY, the cruise industry is taking a play from airline loyalty and award programs and allowing you to earn elite status by cruising with other partner cruise lines. As many cruise lines have multiple cruise lines within their ownership structure, this only makes sense. Historically, if you sail on Royal...
TravelUpdate
Flight Review: Delta A321neo Main Cabin San Juan to New York
Background For a quick weekend getaway, I spent two nights in San Juan, Puerto Rico. On my outbound…
The Bulkhead Seat
Chaos in the Cabin: United Airlines Plane Grounded After Flight Attendants Brawl
What began as a routine United Airlines flight from Des Moines International Airport (DSM)… The post Chaos in the Cabin: United Airlines Plane Grounded After Flight Attendants Brawl appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
View from the Wing
Delta Passenger Harasses Staff, Threatens To “Kill The Illuminati” With Finger Gun And Imaginary Bomb [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 Delta Passenger Harasses Staff, Threatens To “Kill The Illuminati” With Finger Gun And Imaginary Bomb [Roundup]...
Frequent Miler
Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select card has a limited time Turo benefit; $30 per rental, up to $180 in next 12 months
When Citi launched the new AAdvantage Globe card last week, one of its benefits included a $30 statement credit for Turo rentals, with a limit of $240 back per year. Citi has now expanded its Turo benefit to the AAdvantage Platinum Select card. That too offers $30 back per rental,...
The Points of Life
The Anndore House Toronto: In Yorkville, Sort Of
Last time I stayed in Toronto, it was at the Hyatt Regency. Unfortunately, my wish that the hotel would not be devalued did not come true (see Hyatt Regency Toronto: Please Don’t Devalue!). Now, the hotel is 15k a night. For that price, I decided to stay in a boutique...
TravelUpdate
Delta Opens New Salt Lake City Sky Club
Delta Air Lines opened its second-largest Sky Club at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC). The lounge is…
Live and Let’s Fly
American Express And Delta Just Made Salt Lake City One Of The Best Airport Layovers In America
Salt Lake City just became one of the most comfortable airport layovers in America. With both Delta Air Lines and American Express opening new premium lounges, the travel experience at SLC has taken a dramatic step forward. Two New Lounges Open At Salt Lake City International Airport Let’s first look...
One Mile at a Time
United Airlines Flight Delayed By Hours After Crew Fights, Can’t Work Together
Sometimes you’ll see flight delays because passengers have to be removed from the aircraft, though it’s not every day that you see a delay because crew members had to be removed.
TravelUpdate
What’s behind the latest wave of Amex account shutdowns?
There's a new wave of Amex account shutdowns that's happening. However, there's a lot of speculation about what may be really causing this.
View from the Wing
A Decade Of Decisions That Undid American Airlines As A Global Power — Fleet Mistakes, Product Retreats And Credit Card Decline
American Airlines’ decade of missteps reshaped its future. From fleet retirements and product downgrades to a fading credit-card empire, decisions since 2014 systematically dismantled what was once a global aviation power. Continue reading A Decade Of Decisions That Undid American Airlines As A Global Power — Fleet Mistakes, Product Retreats And...
Miles For Family
3 Credit Cards Offering 85,000 Bonus Points
All 3 Southwest Airlines personal credit cards now have elevated welcome bonuses of 85,000 points after spending $3000 in the first 3 months! Non-affiliate links to the cards: Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus Credit Card ($99 annual fee) Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Credit Card ($149 annual fee) Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority...
Live from a Lounge
Air India expects to induct first line fit Boeing 787-9 in December 2025
Air India is getting ready to induct its first 787-9 aircraft from Boeing later this year. The post Air India expects to induct first line fit Boeing 787-9 in December 2025 appeared first on Live From A Lounge.