Your Mileage May Vary
One of the Easiest Ways to Possibly Lose All Your Miles
Technology is awesome. It makes everything so much more convenient. However thanks to dishonest people in the world, it has its downside, too. It seems that almost everyone has a…
Points With a Crew
17 Tech and Travel Deals at Amazon this weekend
Some decent Amazon weekend deals on travel and tech gear going on this weekend, including headphones, luggage, locks, packing cubes and supplies, travel books and ...
One Mile at a Time
Salterra Turks & Caicos, New Marriott Luxury Collection Resort
Earlier this year, we learned how a new luxury Marriott property is expected to open in Turks & Caicos in 2025, and it has the potential to make for a great getaway. I wanted to provide an update, as this hotel is now bookable, so it’s a new opportunity to...
One Mile at a Time
Flight Attendant Call Button: When Should You Use It?
To push the flight attendant call button, or not to push the flight attendant call button, that is the question. I’ll share my take, and then I’m curious to hear how OMAAT readers feel.
View from the Wing
Airbnb Plans Loyalty Program: CEO Thinks Points Are Dumb, Wants To Charge Best Customers More
Airbnb is contemplating a loyalty program - rejecting points in favor of a subscription model akin to Amazon Prime, reflecting CEO Brian Chesky's belief that a paid membership could better monetize the platform's top customers without the downsides he associates with conventional loyalty schemes. Continue reading Airbnb Plans Loyalty Program: CEO...
Your Mileage May Vary
Where Can You Travel If You Don’t Have A Passport?
For years, it was said that only 10% of Americans had a passport. That statistic used to be true a few decades ago, but it’s now increased quite a bit.…
View from the Wing
Getting Approved For Chase 100,000 Point Offer Despite Being Over “5/24”
Traditionally, Chase hasn't been willing to approve customers for new cards who have opened 5 or more new card accounts in the past 24 months. This is referred to as "5/24." However recently there are reports of new card offers from Chase where people do get approved despite...
Live and Let’s Fly
Former JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes Rapid Recovery, New CEO Role
In early February, JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes stepped away from his post unexpectedly due to health reasons, but just weeks later he’s been appointed head of Airbus in the Americas. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t...
Miles To Memories
Oof! Three Hotel Service Trends Only Getting Worse
I love hotels but loathe some of their policies. And these hotel service trends show that some things will never recover. The post Oof! Three Hotel Service Trends Only Getting Worse appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Monkey Miles
Chase Sapphire Preferred® vs Chase Sapphire Reserve®
A look into how I analyze and assess the value of the Chase Sapphire Reserve and why I chose to downgrade it to a Chase Sapphire Preferred The post Chase Sapphire Preferred® vs Chase Sapphire Reserve® appeared first on Monkey Miles.
Points With a Crew
Should you sign up for the Capital One Venture or Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card?
Chase and Capital One both offer great mid-tier credit cards for travel points and miles. Which card is better?
One Mile at a Time
How To Poop On An Airplane Without Being A Jerk
I swear I’m not trying to be crass here, as I’m the last person who wants to discuss bathroom activities, or enjoys bathroom humor. Heck, I’m kind of horrified to be writing this. However, I feel like it’s a public service that someone’s gotta do…
Your Mileage May Vary
The Unexpected Value I Got From My AMEX Platinum
It’s been two years since I accepted an offer to upgrade my American Express Gold card to a Platinum AMEX. I wasn’t sure if the card was worth the $695…
View from the Wing
Why Do Passengers Keep Touching Flight Attendants? Crewmembers Declare It’s Crossing The Line
A 33-year veteran flight attendant asks me a pretty interesting question: why do passengers touch cabin crew so much? Continue reading Why Do Passengers Keep Touching Flight Attendants? Crewmembers Declare It’s Crossing The Line...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
You Would Need to Have Worked as a Flight Attendant at American Airlines For 38 Years to be Guaranteed a Set Schedule In This City
The most junior American Airlines flight attendant working from the carrier’s base in Phoenix, Arizona, to be guaranteed a set schedule every month has been working for the airline for nearly 38 years, it has been revealed. In the United States, monthly flying schedules are determined by seniority – effectively...
One Mile at a Time
Kuwait Airways 777 First Class: Uncompetitive Yet Comfortable
Hello from Bangkok, as Im currentlyin the middle of a review trip! After flying Kuwait Airways’ A330 first class and spending a night at the Waldorf Astoria Kuwait, I flew Kuwait Airways Boeing 777-300ER first class on the 6hr5min flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Bangkok (BKK). As I explained...
Live and Let’s Fly
Michelin Guides New Key System: 2024 US Hotels List
The US Michelin Guide introduces a new hotel ranking system with keys, offering trusted evaluations of exceptional accommodations across states like California, New York, Colorado and Washington DC. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us...
TravelUpdate
Priority Pass Review: Matina Lounge East Wing, Seoul (ICN)
Background After a disappointing visit to the Asiana Business Lounge, we wandered around the Seoul Incheon (ICN) Terminal 1 airport shops for a bit and then decided to visit the Matina Lounge, which is accessible via Priority Pass. Access and Location The Matina Lounge East Wing, Seoul (ICN) is located...
View from the Wing
Frustrated American Airlines Passenger Films Baggage Handler Playing “Bowling With Luggage” Out On The Ramp
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 Frustrated American Airlines Passenger Films Baggage Handler Playing “Bowling With Luggage” Out On The Ramp...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Port d’Envalira Pass Between Andorra and France. Sunday Morning Photograph.
The Port d’Envalira pass between Andorra and France winds Highway CG-2 through the eastern Pyrenee Mountains. The pass is the highest paved road in that mountain range. The... The post Port d’Envalira Pass Between Andorra and France. Sunday Morning Photograph. appeared first on The Gate.
The Bulkhead Seat
Are Passengers Still Afraid to Sit in Exit Rows After Alaska Airlines Flight 1282?
A Newsweek article shared a video from TikTok user @jetset.genius where he’s able to… The post Are Passengers Still Afraid to Sit in Exit Rows After Alaska Airlines Flight 1282? appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Canadian Airline Westjet is Prepared to Disrupt its Own Operation By Locking its Engineers Out of the Workplace as Labour Dispute Escalates
Canadian airline Westjet says it is prepared to disrupt its own operation and potentially ground thousands of passengers by locking its aircraft engineers out of the carrier’s maintenance hangars. On Saturday, Westjet issued the union that represents its engineers a 72-hour lockout notice which will effectively bar workers from entering...
View from the Wing
Rapper Jim Jones Fights Off Two Attackers On Fort Lauderdale Airport Escalator
The Love & Hip Hop alum actually fought off two men at once as they were descending an escalator. Jones can be seen on video delivering punches to the two, accidentally landing on an older man who then fell to the ground. Another woman rushed to deactivate the escalator, but...
Frequent Floaters
The Laws at Sea, Best Cruise Clothes, Why Visit the Galapagos on a Cruise, Big Card Offer and Tech Issues With the Blog!
I am just back from 14 days crossing the Atlantic on the Carnival Glory after it had spent weeks in dry dock in Cádiz, Spain. I can not wait to share everything about the trip as well as well as the highs and lows of the vacation. But first the...
Eye of the Flyer
Recourse for Missing a Flight Due to Protests, Baggage Tags Made from Real Airplanes, New Card Bonuses, and More!
I hope you’re having a great weekend! It’s been a minute since we recapped the latest happenings here on the blog, so here’s a rundown of what you might’ve missed — or want to read again. Given the current state of the country, here’s something to check out: do you...
Live and Let’s Fly
Making My House Smell Like A Luxury 5-Star Hotel
One of the lasting memories of a premium hotel is the scent pumped through the ventilation. I finally bought the scents and it’s incredible the difference it makes.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us...
One Mile at a Time
Chase Sapphire Reserve Card Review (Earn 75K Points)
The Chase Sapphire Reserve Card is one of the most popular premium credit cards on the market. While the card has a hefty annual fee, it’s easy to justify thanks to the great rewards structure, the annual travel credit, and the lounge access perk. If you travel frequently, and spend...
Pizza in Motion
BEST DEAL SO FAR: ALMOST 20% Off Southwest Gift Cards Through 5/5: Costco Deal
Costco and Southwest have been partnering together on gift card sales for the past year or so.  These deals pop up once a month and vary between 10 and 20%.  Today and tomorrow (May 5th, 2024) they’re offering a discount of at least 16%... The post BEST DEAL SO FAR: ALMOST...
Frequent Miler
Last Chance Deals: Accor transfer bonus, Southwest & Disney gift card deals, SiriusXM benefit ending & more
Welcome to our weekly list of what’s ending this week as well as a collection of some other deals that are due to end soon. It’s quite a busy week for deals that are due to end. Several of those end Sunday night (May 5) which includes deals on Southwest, Disney...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
What Is Wrong With This Photograph? Part 247
Here we go again: the advent of tablets, mobile telephones, and other portable electronic devices have generally rendered wake-up calls from the front desk in hotel and resort properties and alarm clocks which are found in rooms useless — and perhaps the time has arrived where that may be a...
View from the Wing
New Offer For Avios Cards: Take Your Pick Of 3 Cards Offering 85,000 Each
British Airways parent company IAG also owns Iberia and Aer Lingus. All three use Avios as their currency, and all three have U.S. credit cards from Chase. Now Chase is out with a new offer for each of those cards. It's 10,000 more Avios than the last offer without...
The Bulkhead Seat
Star Wars Themed Planes: May the 4th Be With You!
Happy Star Wars Day! While you might think of X-Wings and TIE Fighters as… The post Star Wars Themed Planes: May the 4th Be With You! appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.