Live and Let’s Fly
Maybe It’s Time To Let Passengers Visit Cockpit Again During Flight…
Perhaps I am hopelessly naive, but I was not at all disturbed by the recent controversy over a passenger sitting in the cockpit on a recent United Airlines charter flight. In fact, I think it’s time to let kids (and big kids) visit the flight deck once again in-flight. United...
One Mile at a Time
Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Opens Early 2025, Now Bookable
There’s an exciting new Waldorf Astoria slated to open in early 2025, which will no doubt prove to be a popular getaway for Hilton Honors members from the United States. A few days ago I first wrote about how this property has become bookable, and it can be an amazing...
One Mile at a Time
Is This The World’s Earliest Hotel Breakfast Buffet?
As an early riser and big morning coffee drinker, one of the challenges that I often face on the road is getting access to a decent cup of coffee at an early hour. For that matter, often I’ll find myself staying at an airport hotel where breakfast only starts at...
Economy Class & Beyond
Delta Air Lines to restart its Tampa to Amsterdam service
There’s going to be more choice out of Tampa to Europe, with Delta Air Lines planning to relaunch a route between Tampa, Florida to Amsterdam. Delta Air Lines Airbus A330 – Image, Economy Class and Beyond The route will relaunch for the winter season, starting on 26th October 2024 This route strengthens...
Miles To Memories
Disneyland Resort Offer, Tickets from $50 Per Child and $83 Per Adult Per Day
Disneyland Resort has announced a limited-time ticket offer and new hotel offers to enjoy three days of magic at The Happiest Place on Earth.
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View from the Wing
The Shocking Way Delta Moved To Dominance In New York, While Competitors And DOT Slept
Delta managed to obtain slots from Canada’s WestJet that the federal government had fought to keep out of its hands for 12 years.
It appears to be the culmination of Delta’s plan – laid out 15 years ago – to “win New York.”
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One Mile at a Time
Delta Resumes Tampa To Amsterdam Flights Seasonally
As someone who lived in Tampa growing up, I love to keep tabs on the airport, and how nicely it has grown over the years. Along those lines, Delta Air Lines has just announced plans to resume transatlantic flights to Tampa, which many in the area will no doubt be...
Frequent Miler
Buy Air Canada Aeroplan points with an 85% bonus (1.38c each)
Air Canada Aeroplan is out with another version of its regular points sale. Although there may be varying targeted offers, everyone that I’ve seen (including me) has an 85% bonus showing once they log into the site (though note that One Mile at a Time reports that some people are targeted...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
May 3 Bonus Offer Highlight: Miles & More – up to 6x Miles per Euro spent on Sixt Car Rentals
Today's Bonus Offer Highlight is an excellent car rental bonus from Miles & More where members can earn up to 6 miles per Euro spent with Sixt. Check out all of the new bonuses added today here:
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BoardingArea
Frequent Flyer Funnies: The Long, Hilarious Road to a “Free” Airline Ticket
Ever looked at your hotel loyalty points and felt like you were on a marathon with no finish line? Well, you’re in good company. Our inaugural #FrequentFlyerFunnies takes 'loyalty' to new heights... or should we say lengths?
Take a peek at the comic below where our intrepid travelers calculate just how many...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Paramedics Called to Meet Flight From Mauritius After 70 Passengers Suffer Vomiting and Diarrhoea On 12 Hour Flight
Emergency medical officials in Frankfurt declared a major incident on Thursday afternoon after up to 70 passengers on a flight from Mauritius suddenly fell ill mid-flight with vomiting and diarrhoea. The mass-casualty incident unfolded on Condor flight DE2315 which departed Port Louis International Airport in Mauritius at around 7:55 am...
View from the Wing
The Hidden Threat to Your Credit Card Rewards: How Private Equity-Bank Partnerships Could Cost You
Increased regulatory capital requirements and private equity financing are reshaping the profitability and sustainability of banks' credit card programs, an overlooked impact that could alter the landscape of credit card rewards.
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The Gate with Brian Cohen
Earn 500 Bonus World of Hyatt Points Per Night May 2024 at New Hotel and Resort Properties
You can earn 500 bonus World of Hyatt points per qualifying night May 2024 for staying at new hotel and resort properties around the world during specified offer periods, which became effective as of Wednesday, May 1, 2019…
…and because...
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Economy Class & Beyond
Emirates and Bulgari annouces new Amentiy Kits
For those travelling in Emirates First and Business Class, there’s good news as the airline refreshes its Bulgari amenities kits for the summer season. The new range features a selection of 8 collectable bags across First and Business Class in a range of colours and fabrics, with an array of...
Points Miles and Bling
What did you book? Qatar First, Turkey, Choice Hotel and a Fjord Cruise in Norway
Welcome to May’s instalment of What Did You Book, where Sash and Mohammad discuss what they have been up to…
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Frequent Miler
US Bank: Up to $800 bonus with new business checking account (no direct deposit requirement)
US Bank has a promotion for new Business Checking accounts that offers either a $400 or $800 bonus with very simply requirements. This deal is available in states within US Bank’s footprint (or for US Bank cardholders) and requires making one or more deposits totaling either $5,000 or 25,000 within...
Live and Let’s Fly
JetBlue Bans Jewish Passenger For Complaining About Flight Attendant’s Palestine Pin
A Jewish passenger claims JetBlue banned him after a flight attendant lied about an onboard encounter concerning a Palestine pin on her uniform. JetBlue Bans Jewish Passenger After Complain About Palestine Pin Worn By Flight Attendant Paul Faust, 54, was on a JetBlue flight from New York (JFK) to Las...
Miles For Family
More increased welcome bonuses on credit cards
New to miles and points travel? Check out Beginner’s Guide: 7 Steps to Free Travel with Miles and Points. Yesterday, I wrote about the incredible 75,000 point welcome bonus on my favorite travel credit card. See this post in case you missed it. But, that’s not the only card that’s...
The Points of Life
Zemi Beach House Anguilla: 3 Nights vs. 5 Nights
3 Nights vs. 5 Nights is part of the Birthday Bash Trip Report. I signed up for the Hilton Business Amex, met the minimum spend of 4k to receive the free night and met the minimum spend of 15k in a year to receive another free night. The aspirational redemption...
Live from a Lounge
Air India to launch flights between Delhi and Zurich in June 2024; doubles flights to Phuket
Air India has announced two new international operations this week: a new flight launch between Delhi and Zurich, and an additional flight 6-days a week to Phuket. Here are the details.
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TravelUpdate
Hotel Review: Conrad Seoul
Background & Booking I had a trip planned to visit Seoul for the first time. Originally, I was booked at the Fairmont across the street, but then I found a standard room available on points at the Conrad Seoul and decided to use my Hilton Honors Points. I used 70,000...
