View from the Wing
San Francisco Train Driver Fell Asleep at 50 MPH — Video Shows Riders Thrown as Train Blew Through Stop
Video from San Francisco’s N-Judah line shows a Muni driver nodding off as the train hit 50 mph — five times its normal speed — before blowing through a stop and throwing passengers off balance. Investigators later blamed fatigue, not mechanical failure.
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Economy Class & Beyond
Jet2 to lauch a new base at London Gatwick Airport
If nothing beats a Jet2 Holiday, then for travellers flying from Gatwick, you’re in for a treat, with the Jet2 Plc launching a new base at the South of London Airport. The group will launch both its flights and package holidays from the South of London airport. It marks the...
Frequent Miler
Spending your way to a “free” stay at Atlantis Bahamas with the Caesars Prestige card
The Caesars Rewards Prestige Visa Signature Card is something of a sleeper rewards card. At first glance, it looks great for gamblers, but like a total snoozer for everyone else. However, as I sat at Atlantis last week on my complimentary Caesars Diamond stay, I wondered whether this card may...
One Mile at a Time
My Aer Lingus Flight “Boarded” Really, Really Early… But Why?
After flying in Etihad’s A380 The Residence, I connected onto an Aer Lingus flight from Paris (CDG) to Dublin (DUB). I flew Aer Lingus’ AerSpace product on the A321LR, which might just be the best value premium product in Europe (since you get a flat bed, and it’s only marginally...
View from the Wing
American Airlines Flight Carrying Members of Congress Diverts To Remove Passenger Shouting About ‘Fascist State’
An American Airlines flight from Phoenix to Washington, D.C., carrying several members of Congress, diverted to Kansas City after a passenger shouting “we live in a fascist state” was removed by police. Lawmakers were en route to vote on reopening the government — and ended up experiencing a flight disruption...
One Mile at a Time
Logistics Of Traveling With Two Passports (And Dual Citizenship)
I’m lucky enough to have dual citizenship, as both of my parents were born in Germany, and I was born in the United States. Sometimes I get questions from readers about the logistics of traveling with two passports, and figured that’s worth addressing in a post, given that I imagine...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Minor Hotels Black Friday Members Pre-Sale: Save up to 45% and earn 45 bonus DISCOVERY Dollars
GHA DISCOVERY members can take advantage of the Minor Hotels Black Friday Pre-Sale that is offering up to 45% off stays and also 45 bonus DISCOVERY Dollars (D$) for stays of 2 or more nights. The sale must be booked by November 19 and is good for stays until August...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Housekeeping or a Reward For No Housekeeping: Which Would You Choose?
If you are staying at a hotel property and find yourself with a choice between housekeeping for the room in which you are staying or a reward for no housekeeping, which would you choose?
Fewer hotel properties offer daily housekeeping service these days, as that saves money — especially since
The post...
Economy Class & Beyond
Singapore to implement a Sustainable Air Fuel depature levy
For those departing Singapore, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) is planning to introduce a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Levy. The levy will apply to Origin-Destination traffic, cargo shipments, and general and business aviation flights departing Singapore from 1 October 2026, applicable for tickets or services sold from 1 April...
Frequent Miler
5 game-changing points & miles updates | Coffee Break Ep77 | 11-11-25
A bunch of game-changing news came up last week, right after we recorded our Coffee Break episode (which we’d recorded a day earlier than usual). We’ll cover those changes in today’s Coffee Break episode. CB: 5 game-changing points & miles updates Watch the full episode below, or listen on your...
Your Mileage May Vary
Florida Declared War on Chemtrails — and Forced Airports to Report. The Skies Haven’t Noticed
Conspiracy theorists are going to conspiracy theorize. Just ask Denver International Airport (I love how they’ve embraced being the topic of so many conspiracy theories). But the mother of all…
Frequent Miler
Link Marriott & Uber accounts & take Premium ride to earn 1K bonus points + chance to win 1 million points
Marriott and Uber have had an ongoing partnership for several years. They frequently offer incentives for linking your accounts and there’s a new one available if you’ve not already done that. Through November 24, if you link your accounts and take a Premium ride you’ll earn 1,000 bonus Marriott Bonvoy...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
November 10 Bonus Offer Highlight: Iberia Club – Earn 5x Avios for stays at Minor Hotels in Europe & the Americas
Today's bonus offer highlight is a big bonus via Iberia Club for 5x Avios on stays at Minor Hotels in Europe and the Americas! Check out all of the new bonuses added today:
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Miles To Memories
Not Exactly New, Still Rad: My Latest Success with Citi Product Change via Chat
The ability to conduct a citi product change over a chat session isn't exactly a recent development. But it can still come through big-time.
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View from the Wing
CEO Scott Kirby Calls United ‘The Best Airline in History’ — Here’s Who Really Deserves the Title
United CEO Scott Kirby marked Veterans Day by declaring his airline “the best in the history of aviation.” But is that claim even close? From Pan Am’s glory days to Singapore Airlines’ long reign at the top, here’s who really deserves the title.
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Miles To Memories
Wynn Bucking Trends, Nevada Hack Update, Chinatown Expands, MGM Terrace Suite & Cooking In A Casino?
Wynn is bucking trends, MGM terrace suite, Nevada hack update, Chinatown expands, cooking in a casino and free haircuts on the Strip?
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{Tech} for Travel
OPPO Find X9 Series adds Hasselblad optics & 7500mAh Power
OPPO Find X9 Series debuts with a 200MP Hasselblad telephoto lens, advanced Dimensity chipset, and 7500mAh battery for long-lasting performance.
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The Bulkhead Seat
United’s CEO Praises Staff While Proclaiming the Airline as Best in History of Aviation
United Airlines’ CEO, Scott Kirby, is fairly outspoken and grabs lots of headlines with…
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Frequent Miler
Marriott Bonvoy offers elite status soft landing for 2026
Marriott Bonvoy has long operated with a “soft landing” policy for members who do not requalify for status. As in years past, Marriott will offer elite members a soft landing in 2026, meaning that if they do not requalify for status, they will not drop more than one level in...
Points Miles and Bling
Review: The Ritz-Carlton Mexico City is an urban oasis across Chapultepec Park
The Ritz-Carlton Mexico City The Ritz-Carlton, Mexico City, is a prominent hotel in the Paseo de la Reforma neighbourhood, right…
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Bald Thoughts
Flying Blue Promo Awards: November 2025 – Biz Class Starting at 18,750 Miles
Learn about the latest Flying Blue promo awards, including destinations, mileage requirements, and how to earn and redeem miles.
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The Gate with Brian Cohen
$50 New Member Referral Bonus With Rakuten
This is your chance to cash in on a $50 new member referral bonus when you sign up as a new member of Rakuten; and you will receive a bonus of $50.00 via referral when you spend a minimum of $50.00 within the first 90 days of your new membership, which is...
Live and Let’s Fly
Great Coffee In Awassa, Ethiopia
Ethiopia is a nation known for its coffee, and while there are many excellent coffee options across the nation, I settled on a national favorite during my stay in Awassa called Dukamo Coffee. Best Coffee In Awassa, Ethiopia Daye Bensa (often sold under village or lot names such as “Dukamo,”...
