One Mile at a Time
Easy (Paid) GHA Discovery Titanium & Platinum Status Match: Worth It?
GHA Discovery is a hotel loyalty program that flies under the radar, but really shouldn’t. It offers the ability to earn and redeem rewards, and take advantage of elite perks, at hundreds of properties around the globe, including some small, luxury hotel groups (like Capella Hotels & Resorts).
TravelUpdate
A short stay at the Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf
I was in the area so I stayed at the Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf at…
TravelUpdate
Save Big on Travel with These Amex Offers!
You can save big on travel with these Amex Offers - with a lot of discounts on offer, in addition to opportunities to earn bonus points.
View from the Wing
Denver Airport Asked Passengers To Drop Off Gift Cards For TSA Screeners — That Is Illegal
Denver International Airport asked passengers to donate $10 and $20 grocery and gas gift cards for TSA screeners working through the partial government shutdown with their pay deferred. The problem is that federal ethics rules and TSA’s own code of conduct bar screeners from soliciting or accepting gifts from travelers...
TravelUpdate
Want 200,000 Points or 5 Free Nights? Brand New Amex Marriott Bonvoy Bonuses Have Dropped!
American Express is out with brand new welcome bonuses, you can earn 200,000 Marriott Bonvoy points or 5 free night certificates!!
TravelUpdate
Brand New All-Inclusive Hyatt Ziva Property Opening in 2029
Hyatt has announced their plans to open another all-inclusive Hyatt Ziva property, this hotel will be opening in 2029.
One Mile at a Time
What A Time: Denver Airport Asks For Grocery & Gas Donations For TSA Agents
What a sad state of affairs when a major airport is begging passengers to bring gifts for those working at the airport…
One Mile at a Time
Delta Plans To Launch Los Angeles To Manila Flights In 2027, And I’m Confused
Historically, Delta Air Lines has shied away from ultra long haul flights, with a limited number of exceptions. However, that’s slowly starting to change, as Delta plans to launch flights to Hong Kong (HKG) andRiyadh (RUH). That’s only the beginning of the growth, though, and there’s an interesting update regarding...
Eye of the Flyer
FINAL WEEK: Get a Southwest Companion Pass Through February 2027
A great Southwest Airlines credit promotion expires in just a few days. All three of the Southwest Rapid Rewards® personal/consumer credit cards feature a limited-time offer that allows you to earn a Southwest Companion Pass through February 28, 2027, and some bonus points, just for fun. The sooner you apply, get approved,...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Singapore Airlines The Private Room (SIN)
Singapore Airlines offers two first class lounges at its hub at Singapore Changi Airport. This review highlights The Private Room, the exclusive first class lounge for Singapore Airlines first class passengers. Singapore Airlines The Private Room Review (SIN) Ahead of my Singapore Airlines Suites Class from Singapore to London, I...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Singapore Airlines The Private Room (SIN)
Singapore Airlines offers two first class lounges at its hub at Singapore Changi Airport. This review highlights The Private Room, the exclusive first class lounge for Singapore Airlines first class passengers. Singapore Airlines The Private Room Review (SIN) Ahead of my Singapore Airlines Suites Class from Singapore to London, I...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Emirates Flight Attendants Face Tough Choices As Iranian Drone Attacks Fall Near Dubai International Airport
Iran’s dangerous attacks on civil aviation targets across the Middle East show no sign of slowing down… In fact, it appears as if the attacks are increasing in intensity and severity. The omnipresent threat has not, however, swayed Dubai from attempting to rebuild the network of its flagship mega airline,...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
New Hilton AI Planner Introduced as a Digital Concierge to Travelers
Hilton has introduced its new Hilton AI Planner, which is a generative digital concierge that is powered by artificial intelligence and designed to focus on simplifying how travelers find the right stay and guide guests through every step of the shopping journey. The new Hilton AI Planner uses...
Live from a Lounge
Royal Jordanian status match offers up to oneworld Sapphire Tier for Hotel/Airline Elites (including Accor and Marriott)
Royal Jordanian's Royal Club programme is offering a status match opportunity for their loyalty programme members in select countries. RJ would match member tiers all the way up to Gold Tier in this generous status match opportunity, and match many hotel and airline statuses.
The Bulkhead Seat
Breeze Airways Cuts Nine Routes and Adds One
Breeze Airways is continuing to tweak its route network and this time there are…
The Alviator
Air New Zealand’s Premium Economy: Great, But Not The World’s Best
I flew Air New Zealand's prized premium economy on the 11h 10m flight from Auckland to Hong Kong. Here are my first impressions.
Hawaii Calling
7 Best Luxury Hotels on Oahu (2026)
Oʻahu has some of the best luxury hotels in Hawaiʻi, but they’re not all the same. Most of the island’s five-star properties are located in Waikīkī, while a few standouts offer a completely different experience in quieter parts of the island. After reviewing hotels across Oʻahu for years, I’ve visited...
Frequent Miler
My Hyatt post-pointpocolypse plans
World of Hyatt has long been my favorite hotel rewards program. It offers great point value, multiple ways to book suites at a good value, shareable perks, and the best top-tier elite benefits of any major hotel chain. Sadly, the first item, “great point value,” is about to devalue. Hyatt...
Sam Chui
GeminiJets Airplane Models: Jan-Feb 2026 New Release + Discounts
I have been collecting GeminiJets airplane models since they launched 20 years ago! Video Special Offer This is a sponsored…
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Top 5 Hotel Bonus Points offers for March 2026
Here are our Top Hotel Stay Bonuses for this month! These are for stays that you credit to a hotel frequent guest program. Many of these offers go beyond this month so don’t count them out for stays you’re booking past this month. If none of the offers listed below...
Frequent Miler
Leading Hotels of the World points sale: Get up to 100% bonus (6 cents per point)
Leading Hotels of the World is running another points sale, this time giving a bonus of up to 100%. That drops the price to as low as 6 cents per point which might sound expensive, but you can get better value than that when redeeming the points. The Deal Leading...
The Bulkhead Seat
BermudAir Unveils Expanded Summer 2026 Schedule With 29 Weekly Flights
BermudAir has announced its updated summer 2026 flight schedule with expanded service across North…
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Iberia Club Award Flight Sale: Receive a discount of up to 35% on select flights Worldwide
Iberia Club’s next award flight sale is here and members can save up to 35% in Avios when redeeming for award flights on select routes across various fare classes. (See the list below) To take advantage of this offer you must book by March 15 for travel completed by May...
View from the Wing
Delta Quietly Reveals Plan To Fly To Manila In DOT Filing — As It Tries To Delay Philippine Airlines Chicago Flight
Delta has finally disclosed its plan to return to Manila, telling the Department of Transportation that it wants to launch daily Los Angeles service next summer with an Airbus A350-900. But it revealed the route in an unusual way — by urging the U.S. government to delay Philippine Airlines planned...
The Bulkhead Seat
Delta Launches Euro Summer 2026 Travel Inspiration Campaign With Interactive Destination Quiz
Delta Air Lines is introducing a new digital campaign called Delta Destinations that is…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Denver Airport Calls On Passengers to Donate Grocery Store Gift Cards For TSA Officers Going Without a Paycheck
This Friday, TSA officers across the United States will go without a paycheck for the first time since the partial federal government shutdown hit the Department of Homeland Security. With TSA officer call-outs now hitting double-digit percentages at some airports, and reports that 300 officers have already quit the agency...
The Bulkhead Seat
Delta Air Lines is Planning Nonstop Los Angeles to Manila Flights for Summer 2027
Delta Air Lines is planning to launch daily service between Los Angeles International Airport…
Your Mileage May Vary
Kimpton’s Planned Kauai Resort Looks Aimed At Hawaii’s Luxury Travelers
Whenever I write about a hotel that’s being built, I like to check back every once in a while to see how things are progressing. Sometimes there’s clear movement. For…
Frequent Miler
Bilt 2.0 is charging 0.2% foreign transaction fees despite claiming there are none
One of the appealing features of the Bilt 2.0 cards is that they’re listed as having no foreign transaction fee, even the no annual fee Bilt Blue card. Well, it turns out that might not be strictly true. Reader Joe gave us a heads up that Bilt is reportedly charging...
Frequent Miler
Bilt 2.0 is charging 0.2% foreign transaction fees despite claiming there are none
Update: Per this screenshot of an email from Bilt CEO Ankur Jain: Hey [redacted] copying in the cardless team here as well to dig in asap on your fraud charges. On the other one, we are aware of the questions surrounding final transaction amounts for foreign transactions and are actively...
Miles To Memories
Vegas Loop Has 11 Miles BUILT AND WAITING + Copperfield’s BIG EXIT & A Pretty A’s Stadium?
Vegas Loop's big progress, A's pretty stadium, Chinatown restaurant census & David Copperfield out in Vegas.
View from the Wing
As Airports Shut Across The Mideast, These Airlines Kept Flying After Losing Their Home Bases To War
As airports across the Middle East shut down because of the Iran war, Gulf Air is doing something few national carriers ever have to do: moving planes and passengers to another airport and continuing service from there. It sounds extraordinary, but history offers several examples of airlines that lost their...