Frequent Miler
Save $70 on a $250+ Hertz rental with this targeted Amex Offer
There’s a great new Hertz Amex Offer out that’s giving $70 back when spending $250+ on a rental with them. This is a targeted offer, but the statement credit could prove very useful as bail money if Hertz has you arrested after renting from them. The Deal Spend $250+ in...
Live and Let’s Fly
Route 66 Road Trip Day One: Great Hotel, Horrible Middle Eastern Food In Scottsdale, Arizona
Beep. Beep. Beep. Beep. I had such high hopes of rising at 4:00 am, placing the kids in the car, and then arriving in Scottsdale by the time they woke up. Nope. The alarm went off at 4:00 am (I actually use this version of The Navy Hymn as my...
Live from a Lounge
Flying Blue (finally) raises prices for award tickets; promises enhanced availability though
Flying Blue has quietly sneaked up a devaluation upon all of us. It is not a large one and comes with the promissory note of increased availability. Here are the headlines.
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One Mile at a Time
Air France-KLM Flying Blue Paid Status Match Promotion
For quite some time, Air France-KLM Flying Blue has been offering a paid status match promotion. There’s now an interesting update, as we’ve seen a special offer rolled out for British Airways Executive Club members (in light of the major program changes).
Traveling For Miles
I got three nice, small, “gifts” from the miles & points world to start the year
As a Gold member of the British Airways Executive Club who flies on his own dime and for as few dimes as possible, I can't say that 2025 has started of particularly promisingly, but the miles and points world has seen fit to give me three nice (albeit quite small)...
View from the Wing
American Airlines Customers Keep Complaining About Getting Trumped For Upgrades By Pilots [Roundup]
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.
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Sam Chui
The World’s Most Punctual Airlines in 2024
In this post, we reveal the top 10 most punctual airlines of 2024, according to CIRIUM. *Note that for a flight to be on time, it must arrive at the gate within 15 minutes. Top 10 Most Punctual Global Airlines In 2024, Aeromexico led globally with an impressive on-time arrival...
Sky Skylar
The Top Rewards Programs For Frequent Flyers in 2025
In the ever-evolving world of air travel, frequent flyer programs have become more than just a perk—they're a crucial component of the travel experience. With rising competition among airlines and hotels, 2025 has ushered in a new era of rewards programs that offer travelers unprecedented value, flexibility, and personalized benefits....
One Mile at a Time
World Of Hyatt Business Credit Card Review: Big Bonus, Elite Status
Chase and Hyatt have the World of Hyatt Business Credit Card, which complements the World of Hyatt Credit Card (review), Hyatt’s personal credit card. In this post, I want to provide a detailed review of the card. This is a particularly good time to apply, given the limited time offer...
One Mile at a Time
World Of Hyatt Business Credit Card Review: Big Bonus, Elite Status
Chase and Hyatt have the World of Hyatt Business Credit Card, which complements the World of Hyatt Credit Card (review), Hyatt’s personal credit card. In this post, I want to provide a detailed review of the card. This is a particularly good time to apply, given the limited time offer...
Frequent Miler
Air France KLM Flying Blue award prices increases by 15-25% to/from Europe
Thrifty Traveler points out what appears to be a devaluation of Air France / KLM Flying Blue miles: the minimum pricing for awards in all three cabins (economy, premium economy, and business class) has increased around 25%. We reached out to Flying Blue for comment and confirmed the changes —...
One Mile at a Time
Airport Lounge Access Economics: Who Foots The Bill?
Airline partnerships can be complicated, and if you’re a frequent flyer, maybe you’ve wondered who exactly is paying when your ticket gets you lounge access. If you’re flying Lufthansa business class and have Star Alliance Gold status with United MileagePlus, who pays for lounge access? What about if you’re flying...
Eye of the Flyer
Using Caesars Discount Plus Amex Offers and More to Lower the Cost of Cruising Norwegian
Introduction: A 14 Day Atlantic Crossing on the Norwegian Escape Delta Air Lines Premium Select Experience (Premium Economy) – What has Changed? High Risk – I Flew to my 14 Day Cruise Departure City on Embarkation Day! Using Caesars Discount Plus Amex Offers and More to Lower the Cost of...
Miles For Family
My Frustrating Experience with Phantom Award Space on Air France/China Airlines
I hesitate to post about my mistakes on this blog, because sometimes the internet brings out the harshest anonymous replies. But, I like to keep it real, and I hope my experience helps others. Recently, I transferred points from Chase and Capital One to Air France Flying Blue program to...
One Mile at a Time
Is Hilton Honors Diamond Status Worth It?
Hilton is one of the largest hotel groups in the world, and Diamond status is the top tier status in the Hilton Honors program. What makes Diamond status unique is that it’s also the easiest top tier hotel status to earn with any US-issued credit cards.
Live and Let’s Fly
Flying Blue Offers A Dubious Reason For Latest Devaluation
2025 is off to a Flying (Blue) start with an unannounced devaluation of Flying Blue redemptions on both Air France / KLM and partners. But Flying Blue argues this was necessary in order to offer more award space at cheaper prices. I’m not buying it…at least based on current availability....
One Mile at a Time
Guide To Alaska Mileage Plan MVP Gold 100K Status: Pretty Rewarding
While Alaska Airlines isn’t one of the ”big three” US airlines, the Seattle-based carrier has quite a robust loyalty program, which many people are loyal to. In particular, Alaska Mileage Plan is the only major US frequent flyer program that still awards miles based on how far you fly rather...
One Mile at a Time
Singapore KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes Sale: 30% Off Awards
Singapore Airlines offers its KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes promo, whereby you can get significant savings on award tickets in select regions. This is a fantastic opportunity to save on award flights on one of the world’s best airlines.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Australian Flag Carrier Qantas Forced to Delay Flights Due to Falling Debris From Elon Musk’s SpaceX Rockets
Australian flag carrier Qantas says it has been forced to delay some flights between its Sydney hub and Johannesburg, South Africa, due to the risk of falling space debris from rockets used by Elon Musk’s SpaceX corporation. The airline’s flight between Sydney and Johannesburg uses a rare and remote route...
Live from a Lounge
Deal: Upto 30% Global Discount on Etihad Airways (Economy and Business) bookable through January 17, 2025
Etihad Airways is offering up to 30% discount on their flights across the globe through September 30, 2025. Here is how to get this discount if you book by January 17, 2025.
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The Shutterwhale
King Vs. Queen Mattress: Which Is the Better Choice for Hotel Stays?
Ever stood in front of your hotel room door, key card in hand, wondering if
you made the right choice between a king or queen room? You're not alone.
This decision bugs first-time and experienced travelers alike, as it can
make or break your hotel experience. The stakes are even...
2PAXfly
QANTAS: Flights delayed by Space X rocket debris
According to a story in The Guardian, Qantas flights between Sydney and Johannesburg have faced last-minute delays following warnings from the US government about falling debris from SpaceX rocket re-entries in the Southern Indian Ocean. Disruptions caused by Space X rocket re-entry Ben Holland, head of Qantas’s operations centre, explained...
2PAXfly
MELBOURNE AIRPORT: To expand International Terminal to accommodate passenger growth
Melbourne Airport plans to expand its international terminal. The expansion will give the airport greater capacity and improve passengers’ experience. The airport has already spent a year consulting with its client airlines. Record International Passenger Traffic December 2024 saw a history-making 1,147,533 international passengers use the airport, the highest monthly...
Live from a Lounge
Marriott Status Challenge for Platinum Elite: The Best Time to sign up is now
Here is how you can be a Marriott Platinum Elite for approximately two years, by just staying for 15 nights at Marriott Hotels around the world.
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Nerd Ka Travel
Finnair Expands Codeshare with American Airlines, Enhancing Connections to Mexico
Finnair and American Airlines are set to launch a codeshare partnership starting January 23, 2025, offering connections to 12 Mexican destinations. This collaboration includes American Airlines’ flights from its Dallas-Fort Worth hub to several key locations in Mexico, such as
ATX Jetsetter
Flying Blue Devaluation Has Increased Prices, But More Seats
A no-notice devaluation hit Flying Blue, the rewards program for Air France and KLM, today with pricing jumping by up to 25%.
The post Flying Blue Devaluation Has Increased Prices, But More Seats appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
2PAXfly
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: Launch of Melbourne to Doha international flights — 1 December 2025
Virgin Australia resumes long-haul international flying from Melbourne with its daily service to Doha on Monday, 1 December 2025. Tickets are now on sale. The flights will be conducted on wet-leased Qatar Airways Boeing 777 aircraft. That means although listed as a Virgin Australia flight, you will be travelling on...
The Bulkhead Seat
Israeli Airline, Arkia, Is Launching Flights Between Tel Aviv and New York
Israel’s second largest airline, Arkia, will begin flying between Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion International…
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Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Qatar Airways Privilege Club: Earn 50% Bonus Avios on flights out of Australia
Qatar Airways seems to have seat sales over here, seat sales over there, seat sales everywhere and with some of them they’re even throwing in bonus Avios. Such is the offer for those of you in Australia – sale fares to many cities around the world and 50% bonus Avios...
