The Points of Life
Priority Pass Koh Samui: Coconut Kingdom
Priority Pass Koh Samui is part of the Reunion Tour Trip Report. After a wild time at another Full Moon Party (see Guns & Butter: Koh Phangan, Thailand Travel Guide (Haad Rin Edition)), it was time to get the hell out of there. One of the most unique airports in the...
The Bulkhead Seat
Hawaiian Airlines Adds Nonstop Seattle to Tokyo and Seoul Flights
With the merger of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines underway, the two airlines are… The post Hawaiian Airlines Adds Nonstop Seattle to Tokyo and Seoul Flights appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: No. 39 VIP Lounge Shanghai (PVG – T1)
The No. 39 VIP Lounge was a crowded Priority Pass Lounge with amenities very similar to the next-door No. 36 China Eastern Lounge. No. 39 VIP Lounge Shanghai Review (PVG -Terminal 1) While I am glad I checked out the adjacent China Eastern Lounge, the designated lounge for Korean Air...
View from the Wing
500 Free Alaska Miles For Each Friend You Know—Stack 9 And Fly For Free!
Alaska has shared that the move to a single loyalty program will come this summer, and that they’ll also launch a premium credit card at that time. To build a marketing list for the premium credit card in support of its launch, they’ve created an ‘early access list’ with free miles. Continue...
TravelUpdate
Hilton Honors card review: no annual fee, 100,000 bonus points!
With this offer on the Hilton Honors card, you'll earn a welcome bonus of 100,000 points, fantastic for a card that carries no annual fee.
Miles For Family
The school calendar came out, but I’m not excited
Every year, I’ve always looked forward to the next year’s school calendar reveal. When will summer break end? When is spring break? What long weekends do we have to work with for shorter trips? I would seriously get giddy when the calendar is released each year so that I could...
One Mile at a Time
JetBlue Adds Boston To Edinburgh & Madrid Flights In 2025
JetBlue has just revealed the details of two new transatlantic routes that it intends to launch in the summer of 2025, and it’s great news for those in Boston.
Eye of the Flyer
Boston’s Delta One Lounge Opens Tomorrow!
Delta Air Lines wraps up the year by opening its third Delta One Lounge of 2024. The long-awaited Boston edition of the business class lounges opens Wednesday, December 11. The 6,700-square-foot lounge is located in Terminal E and is accessible through that concourse’s Delta Sky Club. The Boston Delta One...
TravelUpdate
I used my BA benefits on Aer Lingus and this is what happened
A brand new addition for British Airways status holders is the fact that the perks now carry across…
One Mile at a Time
Alaska Plans Honolulu & San Diego Lounges, Flagship Seattle Lounge
It’s a huge day for Alaska Air Group. The company has announced plans to turn Seattle into a global hub (with Tokyo Narita being the first destination), and has also revealed plans to launch a premium credit card. There’s now another major update, as the company has announced some exciting...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
American Airlines Has Been Named The Most Reliable Carrier For Holiday Travel And Is Less Likely to Cancel Your Flight Than Delta or United
American Airlines has been named the most reliable carrier for Holiday travel by eSIM provider Airalo, who trawled through two years of data from the Department of Transportation to determine which US airlines were most likely to get passengers home in time for Christmas. While American Airlines might have more...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: China Eastern Lounge Shanghai (PVG – T1)
We stopped at the China Eastern Lounge (No. 36) in Shanghai Pudong Terminal 1, which turned out to be a pleasant SkyTeam lounge that was oddly packed on the ground floor but almost empty on the upper level. China Eastern Lounge Shanghai Review (PVG) – Terminal 1, Lounge Number 36...
One Mile at a Time
New Alaska Airlines Premium Credit Card: Get On Early-Access List Now
Its a huge day at Alaska Air Group. In addition to announcing plans to turn Seattle into a global gateway, Alaska Airlines has just revealed plans to launch a premium credit card in the coming months. While details are limited, Im really excited, and theres also an incentive to get...
Live from a Lounge
IATA projects sustained profitability for the global airline industry, despite supply chain challenges
IATA projects a record year for airline revenue but a wafer-thin net profit margin in 2025. Here is how the industry will work out in the years ahead, as per the body that represents the airlines around the globe. The post IATA projects sustained profitability for the global airline industry,...
One Mile at a Time
Hawaiian Airlines Launching Seattle To Tokyo Narita Flights
As I wrote about separately, Alaska Air Group has plans to launch long haul flights out of Seattle. The first such route is now on sale, so I want to go over the details.
Monkey Miles
Buy Hilton Points with up to 100% bonus ( 1/2 penny a point )
You can buy Hilton points with 100% bonus, up to 160k with a 100% bonus The post Buy Hilton Points with up to 100% bonus ( 1/2 penny a point ) appeared first on Monkey Miles.
View from the Wing
Tokyo And Seoul Flights Just The Start: Alaska Airlines Adds New Lounges, Widebody Upgrades, And Premium Card With Companion Award Perks
Plans for Alaska Airlines to bring widebody flying to Seattle and launch long haul routes are big news, and the airline is also sharing the timeline to merge frequent flyer programs with Hawaiian Airlines and introduce a premium credit card. Continue reading Tokyo And Seoul Flights Just The Start: Alaska Airlines...
One Mile at a Time
Alaska Turns Seattle Into Global Hub: 12 Long Haul Routes By 2030
Alaska Airlines recently acquired Hawaiian Airlines, fueling speculation as to whether the combined carrier might launch long haul flights from Seattle. Well, Alaska Air Group is wasting absolutely no time, and has today announced plans to turn Seattle into a global gateway, with transpacific flights launching in a matter of...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
British Airways Tells Cabin Crew Not to Check In Bags As Heathrow Luggage Faliure Stretches Into Second Day
British Airways has told pilots and cabin crew not to check in any luggage at its London Heathrow hub after a fault impacted the baggage handling system at Terminal 5 on Monday. Check-in had to be stopped altogether for a brief period on Monday, and on Tuesday, the airport said...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
United Airlines Flight to London Makes Emergency Diversion After Passenger Threatens ‘Security of the Aircraft’
A United Airlines flight from Newark to London was forced to make an emergency diversion just an hour and a half into its transatlantic crossing late on Saturday night after a passenger sitting in the Polaris Business Class cabin allegedly made a threat to the ‘security of the aircraft.’ The...
One Mile at a Time
Guide To American Status Match & Challenge (Instant Status Pass)
Its common for airlines to offer some sort of status challenge or status match program, in order to lure frequent flyers who are loyal to competing airlines, but are considering a switch.
One Mile at a Time
Buy Wyndham Rewards Points For 35-45% Off (0.72-0.85 Cents)
Wyndham Rewards has just launched its latest promotion on purchased points, which offers the lowest price I ever recall seeing on such a deal from the program. I’ll cover all the details, though let me note upfront that I’d still only recommend taking advantage of this with a specific use...
One Mile at a Time
Buy United MileagePlus Miles With 100% Bonus (1.88 Cents Per Mile)
Strategically buying miles & points can represent a great deal, especially for luxury travel. United Airlines MileagePlus has just launched its newest sale on purchased miles. As usual, different members may be targeted for different offers.
Live from a Lounge
Noida International Airport (DXN) gets closer to launch; IndiGo conducts validation flight
The new Noida Airport is coming close to its opening, and it is conducting checks to ensure everything works as intended. Here are the details. The post Noida International Airport (DXN) gets closer to launch; IndiGo conducts validation flight appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
The Bulkhead Seat
Mini Hotel Review: Hyatt Regency Columbus
I had stayed at the Hyatt Regency Columbus a few weeks ago (review here)… The post Mini Hotel Review: Hyatt Regency Columbus appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
Preferred Problems (issues booking Preferred Hotels with points)
Preferred Hotels & Resorts is a collection of independent hotels around the world. For point collectors, there are two ways in which it’s possible to book many of these hotels with points: book with Choice Privileges points; or book with iPrefer points (iPrefer is Preferred Hotels’ own rewards program). In...
2PAXfly
EMIRATES: Melbourne to Singapore ends—replaced by third non-stop Melbourne to Dubai daily flight
Emirates will end its direct, one-stop flights EK404/EK405 between Melbourne and Dubai via Singapore on Sunday, 30 March 2025. This means one less option to travel the eight-hour trek between Singapore and Melbourne. These flights to Dubai via Singapore allowed Emirates to pick up guests from Singapore. They gave guests...
Points With a Crew
Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card Review – 165,000 Hilton Points!
The American Express Hilton Honors Surpass card has outstanding benefits and a hefty welcome offer. If you're looking for a new card to earn Hilton points, make sure you ...
Points With a Crew
What’s The Worst Country You’ve Ever Been To?
If you're someone who has been to a lot of countries around the world, what's the worst country you've ever been to?
The Gate with Brian Cohen
10 Reasons to Be Careful About Buying Gift Cards
Gift cards are a good way to incentivize customers to patronize an establishment — especially during the busy holiday season when hordes of people are scrambling to purchase merchandise as gifts or take advantage of bargains — but keep in mind 10 reasons to be careful about buying gift cards. As...
ATX Jetsetter
Delta is Opening Its New Delta One Lounge in Boston (BOS)
Delta is opening its third, premium focused, Delta One Lounge at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) this week. The post Delta is Opening Its New Delta One Lounge in Boston (BOS) appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
Travel With Grant
Buy Miles / Points Promos Ending Soon: Air Canada (80%), IHG (100%), Leading Hotels of the World (100%), Choice (60%), Spirit (40%) & Many More in December
Good afternoon everyone, I hope you had a great weekend.  I was working on my Buy Miles & Points Page and found 5 offers that end this week and many more end in December (see the list at the bottom of this post).  Always check the math to make sure...