View from the Wing
The Window + Aisle Strategy Failed Again—What Smart Couples Book Instead For Guaranteed Extra Space
The elegant solution isn’t to book a window and aisle seat instead what you want is two aisle seats across from each other. Why don't more people do this?
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Frequent Miler
IHG One Rewards: 20% off Points & Cash bookings (buy IHG points for less than 0.5cpp)
IHG One Rewards has launched another sale on the cash portion of its Points & Cash rates, this time for 20% across all brands. This not only provides an ok discount if you need a stay, but also could create an opportunity to buy IHG points for less than 0.5...
One Mile at a Time
Disabled Traveler Sues American Airlines Over Broken Online Check-In
I understand that lawsuits are often filed against major corporations in hopes of bringing about change. In the United States, we’re used to some pretty aggressive lawsuits. However, even by those standards, I struggle to see merit to a lawsuit that has just been filed against an airline, as flagged...
Monkey Miles
Easy 5k Aeroplan certificate for Chase Sapphire Reserve cardholders.
If you hold a Chase Sapphire Reserve® credit card, you can register to get a 5k mile Aeroplan certificate. You could then apply this to a future mileage redemption. Supposedly the Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business® also qualifies ( I just registered mine ) so we will see if I...
Monkey Miles
Don’t forget! August and Semi-Annual American Express statement credits
Several Amex cards have statement credits that need to be used each month, but also every 6 months. Here's a list to help you
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Traveling For Miles
Review: The Andaz Prague (simply fantastic)
Better late than never, this is my review of the Andaz Prague, a property which Joanna and I visited a few months ago when I finally stopped talking about visiting Prague and actually booked us a 3-night visit. The property opened in April 2022 (making it one of the newer...
View from the Wing
“Say Sorry Right Now!” Celebrity Pickleball Coach Confronts American Airlines Flight Attendant Who Caught Him Vaping In Lavatory
Self-proclaimed ‘celebrity pickleball coach’ Peter “Kobe” Nguyen turned getting caught vaping inflight into a viral spectacle when he filmed a heated exchange with the American Airlines flight attendant who caught him on a flight from Phoenix to San Francisco.
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The Gate with Brian Cohen
Miles and Points On Sale — August 8 2025
Sometimes you need an infusion of miles or points to your membership account for whatever reason — perhaps to have enough to redeem for a limited time award as one example — and the best time to purchase or gift miles or points is when they are on sale, as...
Frequent Miler
Hyatt adds Globalist breakfast exception for new brand
Hyatt’s Globalist elite status inspires global lust for many points and miles collectors. The benefits are the best in the industry, including guaranteed room upgrades, waived parking fees on award stays, and hot breakfast for two adults and two children at almost all properties (except for vacation rental properties). There’s...
Live and Let’s Fly
American Airlines Vaping Incident Erupts Into Fake-Lawyer Meltdown
An American Airlines flight from Phoenix (PHX) to San Francisco (SFO) took a bizarre turn when a self-proclaimed celebrity industry “expert” was caught vaping in the lavatory, then tried to spin himself as the victim by accusing the flight attendant of assault. American Passenger Caught Vaping, Then Fires Fake-Lawyer Claims...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Family Sues American Airlines For $216,000 Because Online Check-In Didn’t Work, Sparking a Disability Rights Battle
A woman is suing American Airlines for as much as $216,000 after online check-in failed to work ahead of an international flight from Paris to Chicago O’Hare in June. The woman claims the glitchy online check-in system constitutes an injury under the Montreal Convention. Kelsey Brickl from Illinois filed her...
Altitude Yes
Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur Opens as Brand’s 50th Property
Those looking to book this hotel should take advantage of the Member Opening Offer rate, which comes with a complimentary breakfast. This rate is available for the rest of this year!
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Plane ‘n Simple
The Uncomfortable Truth: Airlines Are Addicted to Loyalty Programs, And It’s Both Their Salvation and Their Trap
I’ve been watching the airline industry’s financial reports with fascination this year, and the numbers tell a story that should make every frequent flyer pause and think. No major U.S. network airline achieved a positive operating profit margin in 2024 from passenger transport alone. Let that sink in for a...
One Mile at a Time
Singapore Airlines Serves Muslim Passenger Pork, Causing Outrage
A Muslim Singapore Airlines business class passenger is accusing the airline of a deep personal and spiritual violation,” after he was served pork onboard a flight, despite trying to confirm the contents of the meal with the crew. The question is, what should the carrier’s liability be in a situation...
View from the Wing
She Took Her Little Cousins Swimming At A Marriott—One Ended Up Vomiting, She Needed A Walker [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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BoardingArea
International Cat Day 2025: Feline-Friendly Flight Hacks
International Cat Day 2025 promises a fantastic opportunity for cat enthusiasts like me to take to the skies with our feline friends. I've learned over time that traveling with cats can be delightfully rewarding, but it requires dedication, research, and plenty of planning. From the right documents to carrier choices,...
Miles For Family
New International Flights Announced, Aeroplan Award Discount and More
Alaska Airlines Adds New International Routes: Good news for people living on the West Coast with flights to the UK and Iceland. See the news release here. American Airlines Adds New Europe Flights for 2026: DFW is getting flights to Zurich and Athens. I would return to both cities in...
Eye of the Flyer
What are YOUR 2026 Delta Elite Status Plans?
I published a post earlier this week reminding Delta Sky Miles Medallion elite status members to select their Choice Benefits at some point soon if they haven’t yet. Approximately 21 weeks remain to qualify for 2026 elite status. In terms of what people are doing for Medallion status next year,...
One Mile at a Time
American Airlines Passenger Vapes, Accuses Flight Attendant Of Assault
An American Airlines passenger was caught vaping in the lavatory, and then proceeded to have a meltdown, attempting to flip the script, accusing the flight attendant of assault. What I find so strange about this interaction is that the poorly behaved passenger is the one circulating this video online, and...
Live and Let’s Fly
“I’m Being Treated Like A Black Person!” Southwest Airlines Kicks Off Brazilian Jujutsu Star After Onboard Meltdown
A Brazilian Jujutsu star got into a shouting match with Southwest Airlines flight attendants before being marched off a flight and “assaulted” by a group of female flight attendants who literally pushed him off the aircraft. He later claimed he was being “treated like a black person” as he was...
Live from a Lounge
IndiGo to upgrade flights to Singapore and Dubai with Stretch Cabin, August 9 onwards.
As IndiGo turned 19 earlier this week, the airline made several announcements. The first announcement was about the airline’s plans to fly to London Heathrow later this year, and the second was about its upgrade of the Dubai and Singapore routes to the Stretch-equipped aircraft. IndiGo Stretch Touches Down in...
One Mile at a Time
Citi Credit Card 48-Month Bonus Rule: How It Works In Practice
All of the major credit card issuers have different rules when it comes to being approved for their cards and earning welcome bonuses on cards. While Amex has a ”once in a lifetime” rule on earning welcome bonuses, Citi has a 48-month rule, and I want to go over the...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Emirates Becomes The Largest Airline So Far To Ban Power Banks Over Fire Fears
The Dubai-based mega carrier Emirates has become the largest airline so far to ban the use of portable power banks on all of its flights over fears that the popular devices could explode at 38,000 feet. Emirates joins a growing list of airlines around the world to place restrictions on...
2PAXfly
EMIRATES: Bans power bank use onboard from 1 October 2025
Emirates is introducing new safety rules that will ban the use of power banks onboard its flights. The ban is from 1 October 2025. The move comes after a surge in lithium battery-related incidents across the aviation industry. From that date, you can still carry a single power bank, provided...
2PAXfly
QANTAS: Public servants wait until Double Status Credits promotions to book official travel
There are obviously some key points and status accumulators in the Australian Public Service. We already know from research done by The Canberra Times that public servants prefer Qantas over Virgin Australia for travel due to their better reward and status benefits. Now, the Finance Department reports anecdotal evidence of...
