One Mile at a Time
Flights That Land A Day Before They Take Off: Celebrate The New Year Twice
Have you ever wanted to celebrate New Year’s Eve twice? Okay, maybe you haven’t. To be honest, I haven’t either, since I’m asleep before 8PM on New Year’s Eve, just as I am every day. However, if there’s one thing that would get me in the spirit, it would be...
Frequent Miler
Office Depot/OfficeMax: Buy $300+ Visa Gift Cards, Save $15
Office Depot and OfficeMax stores have returned with their profitable gift card deal on Visa gift cards through 12/27/25. The Deal Buy $300+ Visa gift cards at Office Depot/OfficeMax & get $15 off instantly. Key Terms Valid December 21, 2025 – December 27, 2025. Limit 10 per household/business (different stores...
Live and Let’s Fly
“She’s Fine, We’re Doctors!” Family Accused Of Wheeling Dead Grandmother Onto EasyJet Flight
A family has been accused of knowingly boarding their dead grandmother onboard an EasyJet flight from Spain to the UK in a wheelchair, though I have a theory of my own. Family Accused Of Wheeling Dead Grandmother Onto EasyJet Flight From Spain A family traveling on an EasyJet flight from...
The Bulkhead Seat
TSA Prepares for Record Holiday Travel as More Than 44 Million Passengers Expected Nationwide
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is preparing for what may become its busiest end-of-year… The post TSA Prepares for Record Holiday Travel as More Than 44 Million Passengers Expected Nationwide appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Accor Hotels: Earn 4x ALL Rewards points for stays at 53 new and renovated hotels worldwide
The latest set of Accor’s 4x ALL Rewards points offers for stays at their new and renovated hotels became available today. There are 53 locations to choose from in Asia, Australia, Europe, and South America. The 4x points offer: Earn 4x ALL Rewards Points for stays at participating new and...
Travel Points Playbook
Lounge Access When Flying Southwest: Escape Lounge Tulsa
One of the drawbacks of flying Southwest is that they do not (yet!) operate their own airport lounges. … The post Lounge Access When Flying Southwest: Escape Lounge Tulsa appeared first on Travel Points Playbook.
One Mile at a Time
Which Airlines Serve The Best Champagne? Here’s A Rundown…
For many people, champagne and premium cabin travel go hand in hand. If you’re embarking on a celebratory holiday in style, there’s something special about hearing the cork of a bottle of champagne pop, and enjoying that first glass after boarding (or after takeoff, depending on a carrier’s policy).
Live and Let’s Fly
Spirit Airlines Employees Accused Of Stealing Passenger’s Louis Vuitton Purse At Florida Airport
It’s bad enough when anyone steals from you, but it strikes me as particularly galling when it is an airline employee, as in this case, a pair of Spirit Airlines employees in Florida. Spirit Airlines Employees Charged After Allegedly Stealing Passenger’s Louis Vuitton Purse Two Spirit Airlines employees have been...
One Mile at a Time
My Simple Approach To Packing Clothes For Travel, Maximizing Carry-On Space
Yesterday I published the introduction to my next trip report series. In the comments section, reader JB asked how many items of clothing I typically pack for a trip lasting for around a week — do I bring enough of everything to last one per day, do I do laundry,...
TravelUpdate
Earn 100,000 points! Chase Ink Business Preferred Card Review
With this limited time offer on the Chase Ink Business Preferred Card, you can earn a welcome bonus of 100,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points.
View from the Wing
Passenger Furious When Flight Attendant Demands Blankets Back After Landing: ‘We Already Paid For Those!’ [Roundup]
A passenger is fuming after a flight attendant collected the airline blanket at the end of an international flight, insisting it should be included in the fare. Also in today’s roundup: why Iceland airport workers might be “clicking flags” for a tourism survey, the disgusting reality of TSA security bins,...
TravelUpdate
Amex Platinum Card courtesy credit, timing the application, loyalty program tricks & more…
Some Amex Platinum Card holders are seeing a $200 courtesy credit applied to their account. That & more as we recap storeis from last week..
Miles For Family
How Many Miles and Points Do I Own? (End of 2025 Edition)
The past two years,  I have divulged my miles and points balances in a blog post (see my 2024 post and my April 2025 post). I’m constantly earning and burning miles, so my balances always fluctuate.  See Beginner’s Guide: 7 Steps to Free Travel with Miles and Points.  I recently...
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BoardingArea
Review: United Club – Denver (DEN), Concourse A
Two-floor lounge with Colorado aesthetic serves United’s growing presence in Denver’s A concourse The summary The lounge is near gate A24 of Denver International’s A concourse.  Although less sumptuous than its larger counterparts in the B concourse (where most United flights operate from), the lounge has the same aesthetic that...
Eye of the Flyer
My Family’s Delta Elite Status Plan for 2026
Back in the good old days, this was the time of year my wife and I combined date nights with Delta mileage runs. We hopscotched around the United States to collect Delta Air Lines SkyMiles Medallion® Qualification Miles (MQM) to meet our elite status goals for the following year. Now...
Travel Codex
Review: American A321XLR Premium Economy, JFK-LAX
The stars finally lined up again to hit up a product inaugural. Way back in 2017, I attended Southwest’s launch of the Boeing 737 MAX-8. Or should I say, attempted to, because that flight…didn’t go according to plan. This time, I set out to get on American’s inaugural flight on...
One Mile at a Time
Fun: United’s App Now Shows How Many Passengers Have Boarded A Flight
United Airlines is in a completely different league than the competition when it comes to the quality of its customer-facing technology, and in particular, the app. The airline recently rolled out some positive app changes, and there’s one update I find to be particularly cool.
You Are Travel
Deals I’m Booking That You Should Too (Vol. 10) – Business Class for $1200 So You Can Whirl with the Dervishes (ACT FAST!)
​tl;dr – A list of travel deals(s) I’m moving on that you may also want to consider. We’re… The post Deals I’m Booking That You Should Too (Vol. 10) – Business Class for $1200 So You Can Whirl with the Dervishes (ACT FAST!) appeared first on You Are Travel.
Live from a Lounge
IndiGo’s compensation: Details and Timeline for those affected from the December 2025 meltdown
IndiGo talked about the compensation it would pay to its customers who suffered the brunt of the meltdown today. Here is what they do and do not offer in this announcement? The post IndiGo’s compensation: Details and Timeline for those affected from the December 2025 meltdown appeared first on Live From...
PointsMath
Current Airlines Status Match and Challenge Promotions
Airlines and hotels launch status match promotions from time to time. Some programs also have Status challenge promotions. Here is the current airline’s status match and challenge promotions you can use. Airlines Status Match/Challenge Promotions [Paid] Here is the list of status matches or challenge promotions that you can use:...
The Bulkhead Seat
Andaz One Bangkok Officially Opened This Week
Hyatt has officially opened the Andaz One Bangkok. This is the brand’s first property… The post Andaz One Bangkok Officially Opened This Week appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
Frequent Miler’s Favorite Hotels of 2025
The Frequent Miler team isn’t just sitting around earning miles and signing up for new credit cards. Ok, we are. But we don’t just do that. We also travel a lot. Between all of us, we’ve spent at least a couple of hundred nights in hotels this year. But which...
Points With a Crew
The Easiest Way To Get Your Free $50 From Rakuten
If you're not sure how to take advantage of the easy $50 welcome bonus from Rakuten, here is in my opinion the best way to get some easy money. Simply ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
My Itinerary For Antarctica
This article outlines my itinerary for my recent expedition in Antarctica. It will also include links to future articles once they are written and published; and the article itself will be republished in the future whenever it is updated after today, Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 8:03 in the evening...
Monkey Miles
Up to 400k! Capital One Venture X Business latest offer
Capital One announces a new premium business card the Capital One Spark Travel Elite The post Up to 400k! Capital One Venture X Business latest offer appeared first on Monkey Miles.
Your Mileage May Vary
This Manhattan Park Is Off-Limits 364 Days a Year—Here’s the One Hour You’re Allowed In
Many people seem to enjoy the excitement of going into places where they’re generally or usually not allowed to go. They may be abandoned sites, like Discovery Island and River…
ATX Jetsetter
Guide to American Airlines Admirals Club Access
An in depth guide to American Airlines Admirals Club access domestically and abroad when traveling with the airline and its partners. The post Guide to American Airlines Admirals Club Access appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
View from the Wing
This Marriott Hotel Is Fed Up With Elites — The Sign Says You Are Not Even Entitled To Water
A Marriott hotel got so tired of elite guests demanding free bottled water that it put up a blunt sign: you are not entitled to it. And while the message is rude, it is also basically correct—pointing to what's wrong with how Bonvoy works. Continue reading This Marriott Hotel Is Fed...
Points With a Crew
The 28 worst tourist traps out there
How can you tell a tourist trap from an interesting sight? After reading a list of 28 of the worst tourist traps out there, I was surprised to see how many of those I'd been to - I definitely have to agree with #1 on the list...
Your Mileage May Vary
Last-Minute Travel Gifts for Frequent Flyers
With Christmas quickly approaching, you may have missed the chance to buy the perfect gift for your loved ones. However, if you’re part of a Secret Santa (or you just…
Frequent Miler
More easy rewards: Staples fee-free $200 Mastercard gift cards
Staples is again offering $200 Mastercard Gift Cards with no purchase fee from Sunday, 12/21/25, through Saturday, 12/27/25. Note that there is a limit of nine per customer per day listed, but some may be able to purchase more at their local store. The Deal Staples will again be offering...
Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – Scoot Embraer E190-E2 departing Singapore Changi
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Scoot Embraer E190-E2 departing Singapore Changi Airport on a short-haul hop. Scoot (the low-cost carrier of the Singapore Airlines Group) operates a fleet of nine Embraer E190-E2s in its regional fleet, using them on routes...