Traveling For Miles
British Airways Heathrow lounge plans (refurbishments + new lounge at T5C)
British Airways has announced a brand-new lounge at T5C, a complete redesign of its Arrivals lounge at Terminal 5, and a new First Class check-in area at Terminal 3 developed with American Airlines. The airline says this is the first phase of a program that will see every one of...
2PAXfly
TRAVELLING: Sometimes, whether you mean to or not, you end up in the thick of it. Paris edition.
I’m in Paris at the moment. The other night me and the husband decided to head to the opening night of Wagner’s Götterdämmerung at the Opéra Bastille. Sometimes you just want to hear five harps playing in a large orchestra. We knew there had been student protests in Paris recently...
Travel Codex
First Tanzania, Now Kenya: Another $44 Mandatory Travel Insurance
Kenya seems to be following Tanzania lead with mandatory travel insurance requirements. Just days after Tanzania implemented its new mandatory $44 inbound travel insurance requirement, neighboring Kenya has rolled out a remarkably similar requirement of its own. Travelers applying for Kenya’s Electronic Travel Authorization, or ETA, are now encountering mandatory...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Hurricane Isaias to Impact Gulf Coast: October 2026 Travel Alert
Due to the eventual impact of Hurricane Isaias along the Gulf Coast of the United States, you may want to consider delaying your travel — or, at least, keep yourself updated as to the latest information pertaining to the weather — if this region is in your travel plans over...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Asakusa Nights – Kevin gets a little Seoul and Toyko
Asakusa Nights TRIP REPORT: Kevin gets a Little Seoul and Tokyo It’s nighttime, with the heat of the day cooled off. Time to explore a little of the area where I’m staying. Welcome to bits of Asakusa at night. When Life Gives You Lemons, Get Gin, Tonic and a Knife...
Frequent Miler
Chase “Pay Yourself Back” Complete Guide (updated categories and rates)
Chase has been steadily hacking away at the value of its Pay Yourself Back (PYB) Program, whittling down both categories and redemption rates on Ultimate Rewards (UR)-earning cards. At the same time, it has added Pay Yourself Back options for Southwest, Aeroplan, United, and Disney cards, as well as the...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Hyatt Centric Janakpuri New Delhi (Executive Suite)
The Hyatt Centric Janakpuri New Delhi represented excellent value and was a pleasant full-service hotel to begin my stay in the Indian capital. Hyatt Centric Janakpuri New Delhi Review During my thee-night stay in Delhi, I decided to stay in a different Hyatt each night. I chose this Hyatt Centric...
Traveling For Miles
Japan Airlines (JAL) award sale (USA Economy Class 18,900 miles/Europe Business Class 38,500 miles)
Japan Airlines, the Oneworld partner of, amongst others, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and British Airways is currently running a very good award sale for Economy Class, Premium Economy, and Business Class flights on select routes. You'll have to be careful of the surcharges, but there could be some very good...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Delta Air Lines is Now Reconsidering its Controversial Riyadh Service After Missile Attacks Kill Six in Just a Few Days
Delta Air Lines chief executive Ed Bastian has told reporters during an investor call that the airline might have to pull the plug on its controversial new non-stop service between Atlanta and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which is due to commence operations in just two weeks’ time. When asked if Delta...
Pointshogger
[INTERVIEW] Air Canada Foundation Aeroplan Points Matching Week
We are very pleased today to be able to interview Eric Lauron from Air Canada Foundation to talk about what they do and a Points matching initiative between October 5, 2026 and October 11, 2026, just in time for Thanksgiving!...
Live and Let’s Fly
Delta CEO Denies Rejecting Starlink Over Elon Musk, Says “I Drive A Tesla”
Delta CEO Ed Bastian says the decision to pass on Starlink was not about Elon Musk, pointing instead to disagreements over the business model and access to customers. His defense includes an interesting detail: “I drive a Tesla.” I appreciate the explanation, but there are still questions here… Ed Bastian...
View from the Wing
14-Year-Old Died On American Airlines—Family’s Case Dismissed, Supreme Court Won’t Hear Appeal
Four witnesses said the defibrillator never shocked Kevin Greenidge. A judge dismissed the remaining claim over whether a working device would have saved him, and the Supreme Court has declined to revisit the crew’s response.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Miles and Points On Sale — October 9 2026
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...
Traveling For Miles
Expedia One Key adds lounge access (of sorts) and CLEAR discounts, but the devaluation stays
If you hold Expedia One Key Gold or Platinum status, Expedia is now giving you airport lounge access when your long flight is delayed as well as free price-drop protection on select flight bookings. And US members of every One Key tier can now buy CLEAR Plus at a discount if...
Frequent Miler
Bank of America: Earn up to a $500 bonus with a new checking account
Bank of America has extended a promotion for new consumer checking accounts that offers up to a $500 bonus with a simple requirement: set up and receive a minimum amount in direct deposits within 90 days of opening the account. $2,000 in direct deposits earns $100; $5,000-$9,999 earns $300; and $10k+...
Live and Let’s Fly
Saudia A320 Destroyed At Riyadh Airport, Captain Among Three Killed In Houthi Attacks
A Saudia Airbus A320 was destroyed at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport (RUH) during attacks that killed three people, including an airline captain. It is another grim development in a conflict that keeps spreading…with airline employees and travelers paying a price far removed from the promises of those who started...
Traveling For Miles
Save on your next ITA Airways booking with this Amex offer [Targeted]
It has been a while since I last remember seeing an Amex offer for flights booked with ITA, but one such offer has been loaded, and this one gives select card holders the opportunity to get $225 back on just $1,250 of cumulative spending with the Italian flag carrier.
View from the Wing
Alaska Airlines Now Makes You Cancel And Rebook To Get A Lower Fare—But May Not Let You Pay With Your Credit
Alaska is making customers cancel their reservations and book again to capture a lower fare. One reader followed those instructions, then discovered that the credit he’d received couldn’t pay for his replacement Companion Fare booking. Alaska ultimately agreed to give his money back, but the problem exposes how much less...
Economy Class & Beyond
Avolon adds 250 Airbus and Boeing aircraft to it backlog
It might be the end of the week, but the orders are rolling in for Airbus and Boeing, with leasing company Avolon signing a big order for aircraft. Avolon has placed a firm order for 110 Airbus aircraft, comprising 35 A330-900 and 75 A320neo Family aircraft. This incremental order takes Avolon’s...
