Economy Class & Beyond
LOT Polish Airlines to expand its Embraer E2 fleet
LOT Polish Airlines is expanding its Embraer operation, with the airline to lease additional aircraft. LOT Polish Airlines will lease three new E195-E2s from Azorra. The first jet will arrive by the end of July this year, with all aircraft deliveries completed in Q3 2024. They will be configured in...
Frequent Floaters
Do You Agree? A Cruise is Simply a Better Vacation Than an All-inclusive Resort
Thanks to a bunch of Hilton points and free night certs from my Hilton Business Amex cards (that sadly is going away as a spend perk as of the end of June) I am still enjoying the glow from spending 9 days at the Hilton all-inclusive resort in Jamaica last...
Eye of the Flyer
Why You Might Not Want to Sit in Row 12 on Some Delta Airbus Planes (Especially If You Have Kids Who Enjoy Looking Out the Window)
My colleague Matthew Klint at Live and Let’s Fly wrote a post about a young woman who bought a window seat — in the plane’s Comfort+ cabin, no less — only to discover her row had no windows. Just by looking at the picture she posted, I knew the aircraft...
View from the Wing
Pro-Hamas Protestors Attempt To Breach Athens Hotel Housing Israeli Tourists
Riots broke out at Omonia Square in Athens on Tuesday, as demonstrators gathered outside the Israeli-owned Brown Acropol Hotel, where the group believed that Israeli guests were inside. Participants chanted anti-Israel slogans and attempted to breach the premises looking for the Israelis. Continue reading Pro-Hamas Protestors Attempt To Breach Athens Hotel...
The Bulkhead Seat
Electrical Fire Causes Emergency Evacuation of Delta Plane at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
An electrical fire in the nose of a Delta Airbus A321neo caused the evacuation… The post Electrical Fire Causes Emergency Evacuation of Delta Plane at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Traveling For Miles
5 new modest travel offers on the Platinum Card® from American Express [Targeted]
American Express appears to be celebrating 40 years of its top consumer card (the top card you can actually apply for) by launching a number of targeted offers that can either save cardholders a little cash or help them to top up their Membership Rewards balances. The post 5 new modest...
Miles For Family
How Many Miles and Points Do I Own? (Leana’s Turn)
A few weeks ago, Nancy spilled the beans about her treasure, AKA miles and points balances. It generated a lively discussion, so I figured I might as well do a great reveal myself. Similar to what Nancy said, I have more than some, less than others. If we are talking...
One Mile at a Time
Save On Delta Flights With Amex Offers (Targeted)
The Amex Offers program sometimes offers savings or bonus points on flight purchases, which can represent a great deal. We’ve just seen a new offer introduced, which is easy enough to take advantage of.
Frequent Miler
Use Finnair Avios to book Scandinavian hotels at 2c per point or better
Booking hotels with airline miles is almost always an awful value, even when there is a “deal” to do so. You’re almost always getting very low value per mile, particularly if you’re comparing not just to the price shown on the airline booking platform but the lowest price you can...
Live and Let’s Fly
Photo Essay: Sofia, Bulgaria
I’ve offered detailed photo essays of my visits to the Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the Museum Of Socialist Art in Sofia, Bulgaria, but here I will offer a broader sense of what this capital city is like. My Walk Through Sofia, Bulgaria – A Photo Essay These days I...
One Mile at a Time
Save On Hilton Hotel Stays With Amex Offers (Targeted)
The Amex Offers program often has promotions that can save you money on hotel stays, especially with co-branded credit card partnersHiltonandMarriott.
One Mile at a Time
Save On JetBlue Flights With Amex Offers (Targeted)
The Amex Offers program sometimes offers savings or bonus points on flight purchases, which can represent a great deal. We’ve just seen a new offer introduced that can save you money on the cost of a JetBlue purchase — this could be a good opportunity.
One Mile at a Time
Buy Hawaiian Airlines Gift Card With 10% Bonus
Hawaiian Airlines has just launched a promotion on purchasing gift cards, as flagged by Frequent Miler. While this isn’t the highest value promotion we’ve ever seen, I’m sure some Hawaiian Airlines frequent flyers will find this to be worthwhile.
Monkey Miles
Chase Sapphire Family referrals are now populating new 75k offers( Refer to/from Preferred or Reserve )
If you’d like a complete run down on how to utilize Chase Refer a Friend, you can read this article where we do a deep dive into populating referrals and you can leave your referrals in the comments section. These referrals are now populating the higher 75k offers. Earlier this...
The Shutterwhale
The Best Time to Apply for Credit Card in Singapore – Earn Sign-up Rewards + Additional Prizes and a Chance to Win Business Class Tickets with SingSaver (8 May 2024 to 5 June 2024)
SingSaver has just brought back the Team Cashback vs Air Miles campaign which will run from 8 May 2024 to 5 June 2024 - new applicants can enjoy fantastic sign-up gifts, as well as a chance to earn up to 34,000 bonus Max Miles or S$370 worth of voucher when...
Live from a Lounge
Akasa Air enhances pets on-board offering
Akasa has outlined its new policy to allow pets on board their aircraft, and it is better than the old one. Here is how your pet can join you on your next flight on board Akasa Air. The post Akasa Air enhances pets on-board offering appeared first on Live from...
Live from a Lounge
Flyers alert: Air India Express cancels over 70 flights on May 08
Air India Express is the latest airline of the Tata group to be caught in a storm of employee discontent, and facing mass flight cancellations on account of that. The post Flyers alert: Air India Express cancels over 70 flights on May 08 appeared first on Live from a Lounge.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Another big bonus from Preferred Hotel Group I Prefer – 20,000 points on stays of 2+ nights
Preferred Hotel Group I Prefer is become well known, at least for those of us who track bonuses, for providing some big bonuses several times per year. I Prefer’s most famous one is definitely the Cyber Monday offer of 30,000 points on one stay and this new offer, while it...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Air Frances Mounts Rescue Operation After Boeing 787 Dreamliner Makes Emergency Landing in Canada’s Remote Arctic Capital
Air France had to launch a rescue operation on Tuesday for a planeload of passengers who found themselves stranded in a remote town known as Canada’s Arctic Capital after their flight from Paris to Seattle had to make an emergency landing when smoke was detected onboard. The flight had departed...
Live from a Lounge
One Week Only: Get an Amex Card with bonus points and an Explorer Kit
Here is how to get yourself started on your American Express journey by getting yourself an Amex India card. American Express has now added 25 new cities for sourcing as well, so you might be able to get one for yourself in these new cities, and for one more week,...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Why Getting a Rental Vehicle is Better Earlier In the Day
Well, I have recently learned first hand why getting a rental vehicle is better earlier in the day with an experience that has yet to be resolved — especially when renting a vehicle at a location that is not at an airport. Because I needed the rental vehicle at... The post Why...
Frequent Miler
Office Depot/OfficeMax: Buy $300+ Mastercard Gift Cards, Save $15
Office Depot and OfficeMax stores have returned with its profitable gift card deal on Mastercard gift cards from 5/5/24 – 5/11/24. The Deal Buy $300+ Mastercard gift cards at Office Depot/OfficeMax & get $15 off instantly. Key Terms Valid May 5-11, 2024. Limit 10 per household/business (different stores may try...
Travel With Grant
Transfer Limits & Times for Wyndham Rewards to Caesars Rewards; No Taxes on Hotels Booked with Points
Good afternoon everyone, I hope your week is going well.  I am planning a trip to Las Vegas in the coming weeks and wanted to stay on the Las Vegas Strip at a Caesars Rewards property since I can use my Caesars Diamond Elite Status to get waived resort fees...
Points With a Crew
Chase IHG Rewards Premier Business Credit Card Review (New 175,000 Point Offer)
The IHG Premier Business credit card has just upped the welcome offer to probably its highest level ever. You now get a signup bonus of ...
Your Mileage May Vary
TikTok Travel Myth is Busted: Why Red Suitcases Are Loaded First
Despite many people wanting to ban the app (or force its sale) in the U.S., TikTok continues to grow. Created in 2016, the app was introduced to the US in…
Frequent Miler
Wyndham Rewards Earner Business card losing cellphone protection benefit from 7/1/24
The Wyndham Rewards Earner Business credit card is popular with many people due to it earning 8x at gas stations, offering Diamond status and giving a 10% discount on award nights. One of its other potentially useful features is that it earns 5x on marketing, advertising and utilities, the latter...
View from the Wing
Congress Adds Language To Require Automatic Refunds When Flights Are Delayed Or Cancelled
I personally don't see a problem with leaving it up to the customer to request a refund. That's how every other product in the world works - if you want a refund, you ask for one. I'm not sure why we should be treating airline passengers differently, especially...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
May 7 Bonus Offer Highlight: Hilton Honors – 2,000 bonus points for stays in Türkiye
Today's Bonus Offer Highlight is for Hilton stays in Türkiye where Honors members can earn 2,000 bonus points per stay. Check out all of the new bonuses added today here: The post May 7 Bonus Offer Highlight: Hilton Honors – 2,000 bonus points for stays in Türkiye appeared first on Frequent...
View from the Wing
The Dark Side Of Destination Marketing: How Tourism Boards Squander Millions And Dodge Accountability
Tourism boards are often highly questionable. They're big pots of money where politicians appoint friendlies to cush, well-paying jobs where there are very few metrics of actual success and leaders attend conferences and treat themselves and others to a good time. Continue reading The Dark Side Of Destination Marketing:...
Miles To Memories
Cardless Launches First Qatar Airways Cards In U.S., Check Out the Details
These cards, powered by Visa, are now available for members to apply and they mark Qatar Airways Privilege Club’s debut in the U.S. credit card space. The post Cardless Launches First Qatar Airways Cards In U.S., Check Out the Details appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Frequent Miler
Citi axing Premier card on May 9, launching Strata Premier card on May 16
Where there’s smoke there’s fire, and after dozens of smoke signal rumors about an impending Citi Strata credit card for what’s felt like years, it’s now almost here. We’ve received word that Citi will be retiring the Premier card for new applications from May 9, 2024. It’ll be replaced by...
Your Mileage May Vary
Crazy! Southwest “Diverted” A Flight to Pick Up Stranded Passengers
Throughout our years of flying, we’ve witnessed a wide range of unusual events. These oddball occurrences are typically part of daily operations, but the odds of experiencing them during a…