One Mile at a Time
United May Block Two Seats On New A321XLR Jets: That’s Probably Bad News
I commend United Airlines for all of its innovation as of late, particularly when it comes to the passenger experience. Along those lines, the airline recently took delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, which is the new long range, narrow body jet that’s becoming increasingly popular with airlines.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Passenger Cabin of Turkish Airlines Boeing 777 Pierced by Ground Antenna That Tore Hole in Side of Plane When Pilots Took the Wrong Turn
A ground antenna at Antalya Airport in Türkiye tore a hole in the side of a Boeing 777 operated by Turkish Airlines on June 11 after the pilots took the wrong turn while taxiing to the gate, ending up on a taxiway that was too narrow for the massive widebody...
View from the Wing
American Airlines Makes Rare $4,000 Voucher Offer For Volunteers On Overbooked Athens Flight
American Airlines offered $4,000 travel vouchers for volunteers on an overbooked Philadelphia–Athens flight, an unusually high bid for a carrier that often caps offers much lower.
Economy Class & Beyond
Scandinavian Airlines adds further codeshares with Garuda Indonesia and Aerolíneas Argentinas
It seems that Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has been busy, announcing two new codeshare agreements with Garuda Indonesia and Aerolíneas Argentinas. The Garuda Indonesia codeshare will offer seamless travel options to and from Jakarta (CGK) and Bali (DPS), as well as Copenhagen, Stockholm and Oslo, with convenient connections via Amsterdam, Tokyo...
TravelUpdate
My Bizarre American Express Fraud Alert Saga!
I got a fraud alert from my American Express app. I marked the transaction as fraudulent. But then I got yet another alert in a few minutes.
The Bulkhead Seat
United is Opening a Massive New Lounge Inspired by Washington DC at Dulles Airport
United Airlines has revealed new details about its upcoming flagship lounge at Washington Dulles…
Eye of the Flyer
If You’re Headed to a World Cup Match in Guadalajara Read This Safety Warning First, 23-Year-Old Loses Both Legs on Carnival Shore Excursion and Now She’s Suing, and More Travel News!
Here are this week’s travel news headlines from around the web and interweb I found the most interesting. Take a look: A 23-Year-Old Lost Both Legs After a Carnival Shore Excursion in the Bahamas. Now She’s Suing. Hannah Smith was a recent college graduate celebrating her milestone with a friend...
Frequent Miler
Multi-city to save miles with Air Canada Aeroplan
I recently ran into an interesting quirk when looking for award availability to get my family to Europe. In some cases, it is actually possible to save miles when booking awards on Air Canada Aeroplan by using the multi-city tool. This won’t always save you a lot, but it does...
The Bulkhead Seat
Charlotte Douglas International Airport Tests New TSA e-Gates for Faster Security
Travelers departing from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) this summer may notice a faster…
View from the Wing
American Airlines Adds Venmo, FOX Streaming, And Free Bag Rechecks For Stranded Passengers [Roundup]
American Airlines now accepts Venmo, adds FOX One streaming passes for AAdvantage members, and will stop charging stranded passengers to recheck bags after overnight disruptions. Also: Spirit’s costly campus, United Flight 93’s passenger vote, and a flight delayed by bees on the wing.
Traveling For Miles
Hilton elite status fast track: Diamond Elite status through March 2028 in just 12 Nights
A few years ago, Hilton Honors fans were given a very easy path to top-tier Diamond Elite status when the Diamond Elites status match requirement was dropped to just 9 nights in 90 days and since then, the best offer I think we've seen is for 12 nights in 90...
Live and Let’s Fly
Ryanair Faces UK Investigation For Making Parents Pay To Sit With Their Kids
Ryanair is under investigation in the UK over its policy of making parents pay to sit next to their children, a practice the budget carrier defends as lawful and family-friendly. I have to admit that I am very sympathetic to Ryanair here. Ryanair Faces UK Investigation Over Charging Parents To...
The Bulkhead Seat
I Just Requalified for Marriott Bonvoy® Titanium Elite. What’s Choice Benefit to Choose?
I traveling tons several days a week for work and some fun. Thanks to…
One Mile at a Time
Review: Royal Jordanian Business Class Boeing 787 (BKK-AMM)
For the next segment ofmy two-part birthday trip to the Golden Triangle, I flew Royal Jordanian’s Boeing 787-8 business class (branded as Crown Class) on the 9hr5min flight from Bangkok (BKK) to Amman (AMM).
You Are Travel
Four Seasons Announces Its Second Yacht: To Sail in 2028
​tl;dr – This second vessel will take an already luxe experience up a notch. ​Four Seasons just unveiled…
Live from a Lounge
Purchase Hilton Honors Points at ₹ 0.48 / $ 0.005 with upto 100% Bonus
You can currently buy Hilton Honors Points at half the usual price, along with an enhanced quota of the number of points you can buy this year. If you stock up now, you can get great value from these points.
Live from a Lounge
AI171: Remembering The 260 Lives Lost
Today is the one-year anniversary of the AI171 Crash. Answers are still not there, and hopefully they will be there, soon. We remember the lives of those who passed away.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Earn 2,000 bonus ALL Rewards points with an Accor+ Explorer membership
Accor+ Explorer memberships are once again being offered with 2,000 bonus ALL Rewards points. That’s 40EUR in points and you get all the benefits that come with this paid membership program. The 2,000 bonus points offer: Receive 2,000 Bonus ALL Rewards Points when you purchase an Accor+ Explorer membership. Offer...
Live from a Lounge
IndiGo co-branded credit cards offering 2X Signup bonuses for a limited period
IndiGo's co-branded credit cards are offering some extremely lucrative signup bonuses this month. Here is a lowdown.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Lufthansa Airbus A380 Superjumbo With As Many As 499 Passengers On Board Diverts to Boston After Passengers Attacks Seatmate
An Airbus A380 superjumbo operated by the German flag carrier Lufthansa was forced to divert to Boston Logan International Airport in the early hours of Thursday morning after an unruly passenger allegedly started attacking one of their seatmates, the Massachusetts State Police has said. Lufthansa flight LH-459, with 508 people...
Points With a Crew
Get up to 40% off at Amazon with 1 Amex Membership Reward (targeted)
Act fast if you want to get up to 40% off your Amazon purchases, possibly even including gift cards. Find out how by ...
Frequent Miler
Rove now allows users to share miles
Rove is a standalone loyalty program that allows you to earn redeemable miles when making travel bookings and when using it like a shopping portal. You earn Rove miles on paid travel and/or when shopping online, and you can then use them to book paid travel or transfer them to partner...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
…So Why Are Black Triangles Above the Windows?
If you often luxuriate yourself basking in the glow of the offerings of the premium class cabin, you might not have noticed those black triangles because they are located above the windows in the economy class cabin of many airplanes. Two sets of triangles are typically...
View from the Wing
[LAST CHANCE] Chase Sapphire Reserve 150,000 Point Bonus
Chase Sapphire Reserve’s 150,000-point initial bonus ends June 15, with strong travel and dining earning, Sapphire Lounge access, and credits that can outweigh the fee.
Frequent Miler
American Airlines shopping portal promo: Earn up to 500 bonus miles
The American Airlines shopping portal is offering up to 500 bonus miles when shopping at both in-store and online retailers. The Deal American Airlines shopping portal: Spend $200 & earn 500 bonus AAdvantage miles Direct link to offer Key Terms During the “Summer Bonus” offer, which runs from 6/11/2026 through 6/18/2026...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Marriott Bonvoy: Up to 5,000 bonus Bonvoy points PER NIGHT at The JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa (June 11 Bonus Offer Highlight)
Today’s bonus offer highlight is great nightly Marriott Bonvy bonus for anyone heading to the Palm Spring area and enjoys staying at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa! Check out all of the new bonuses added today:
Miles To Memories
Chase Sapphire Preferred Got Better… But the HYATT BOMBSHELL Hurts!
Debating Chase's refresh of Sapphire Preferred, what got better and what is worse plus the end of Hyatt 1:1 transfers! Is this a dealbreaker?
Miles To Memories
Up To $50 Off Amazon With 1 Point, American Airlines Trading Cards & $2900 Fine For Wearing Flip Flops Here
In our Around the Web series we take a look at interesting articles that cover miles, points, travel and personal finance.
Your Mileage May Vary
If I Had To Quit One Points Ecosystem, This Is The One I’d Drop
If I had to give up one flexible points ecosystem, the answer wouldn’t be as obvious as it once was. For years, my answer probably would have been easier. Chase…
Frequent Miler
United MileagePlus now allows partner bookings with pooled miles
A couple of years ago, United introduced the ability to pool your MileagePlus miles between up to five friends or family members and then use those pooled miles to book awards. Unfortunately, it limited the awards you could book with those pooled miles to flights operated by United or United...
You Are Travel
My Simplest Advice for Business Credit Card Approvals
​tl;dr – It’s not by any means foolproof, and these applications can be very weird! ​While I love…
View from the Wing
British Airways Put Up Flight Attendants In London Hotels. Now The U.K. Demands $7.8 Million In Tax
British Airways is fighting a U.K. tax demand over London hotel rooms provided to flight attendants between back-to-back trips. The dispute turns on whether the rooms were necessary operational rest or taxable lodging near the crew’s normal base. The U.K. governmnet argues flight attendants should have just gone home.