Live and Let’s Fly
Minute Review: Air France 777-300ER La Première
We take a walk down memory lane with this week’s Minute Review and revisit a spectacular flight I enjoyed on the Air France 777-300ER in La Première (First Class) from Los Angeles to Paris. Air France 777-300ER La Première First Class Minute Review (Video) We take a walk down memory...
The Bulkhead Seat
Southwest Passenger Removed After Carry-On Bag Dispute Escalates
A disagreement over a carry-on bag escalated into a heated confrontation aboard a Southwest…
The Bulkhead Seat
Delta Air Lines is Ceding Two Domestic Routes to Alaska and American
Delta Air Lines is cutting two domestic routes from its network this winter. Delta…
Points With a Crew
This is the dumbest advice to get a first class upgrade I’ve ever heard
Everyone's looking for the magic secret to get that elusive first class upgrade. Just don't follow the advice in this article, which is probably the dumbest I've ever heard.
Your Mileage May Vary
Forget the Citi Trifecta. There’s More Than One Winning Combo
For years, the Citi Trifecta was easy to explain: combine three cards that earned the same ThankYou Points, use each one for the purchases where it earned the most and…
View from the Wing
Southwest Airlines ‘Karen’ Says Her Bag Was Checked Despite Empty Bins—Then Accuses Flight Attendant Of Assault
A Southwest passenger argues over a gate-checked bag, alleges assault, and refuses to leave after being told she won’t fly. The recording doesn’t show the outcome, but the bag dispute exposes an airline practice that predictably makes customers furious.
Miles To Memories
How ‘Bout That?! Optimizing Newly-Elevated Hilton Amex Welcome Offers
The best version of Hilton Amex welcome offers is back earlier than I expected. I talk about one fresh way to play it, then our plans.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Svöðufoss and Lookout Overlooking Ólafsvíkur in Iceland
Svöðufoss and lookout overlooking Ólafsvíkur in Iceland are basically two things to see in one place. Ólafsvík is a small fishing town; while Svöðufoss is a waterfall which is approximately ten meters in height and located on the Snæfellnes Peninsula. Snæfellsjökull glacier...
View from the Wing
Delta Left A Father’s Body Unrefrigerated Overnight, Family Says—Too Decomposed For A Final Viewing
A family says Delta’s handling of their father’s remains cost them a final viewing. The missed connection is only part of the story: his body arrived after cargo pickup closed, while Delta’s published Memphis instructions prohibit overnight holding and arrivals of human remains after 7 p.m.
Economondo
Review: ITA Airways Airbus A320 – Barcelona to Rome
Flying with Italian flag carrier ITA Airways from Barcelona to Rome
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The Personal Information That’s REALLY Stored On Your Hotel Key Card
Hotel key cards are one of those things most of us barely think about. We use them to get into our room, lose them at least once during the stay,…
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[110K Offer Extended] United Made MileagePlus Worse Without A Credit Card — But This Business Version Is The Sweet Spot
United has made MileagePlus far more valuable for credit cardholders, with faster earning, cheaper awards, and better access to premium inventory. The United Business Card now looks like the sweet spot, especially with its extended offer of up to 110,000 miles.
Eye of the Flyer
Check Your Delta Flights: Another Schedule Change Saturday Is Here
Another Delta Schedule Change Saturday affected several of my trips. Check your upcoming flights for new times, aircraft swaps, and seat changes.
One Mile at a Time
Philippine Airlines’ Manila Lounge & Ground Experience Is Laughably Bad
A rough transit security line, invisible lounge signage, a shaky elevator, and Wi-Fi that won't work with laptops — Manila Airport's transit experience falls apart fast.
Miles To Memories
(Update) Save Up To $60 On YouTube TV With New Amex Offer
There is a new YouTube TV Amex Offer that can help you save a nice chunk of change on your subscription, up to $60 in total.
Points With a Crew
17 Tech and Travel Deals at Amazon For This Weekend
Some decent Amazon weekend deals on travel and tech gear going on this weekend, including headphones, luggage, locks, packing cubes and supplies, travel books and ...
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: Omni Las Colinas Hotel
My company recently held an event at the Omni Las Colinas Hotel in Irving,…
Point Me to the Plane
Best Coffee in Copenhagen: Top Two Cafes Not To Be Missed
Calling all caffeine addicts heading to Copenhagen! Here are my top picks, and the best croissant ever.
Your Mileage May Vary
How To Avoid Credit Card Foreign Transaction Fees
Using a credit card is usually one of the easiest ways to pay while traveling internationally. You don’t need to carry large amounts of cash, and the exchange rate through…
View from the Wing
Chase’s LaGuardia Lounge Wins “World’s Best”—It Isn’t Even The Best At Its Own Airport
Skytrax named Chase’s defunct Hong Kong lounge the world’s third-best independent airport lounge. Its winner at LaGuardia isn’t even the best lounge in that airport. The results expose how little these awards tell travelers about where they’ll actually find the best experience.
Live and Let’s Fly
Southwest Airlines “Karen” Refuses To Leave Plane, Accuses Flight Attendant Of Assault In Gate-Check Meltdown
Being forced to gate-check a carry-on bag when empty overhead-bin space remains is maddening. It does not, however, entitle you to curse at a flight attendant, block the boarding door, or turn an irritating travel dispute into your removal from the flight. Southwest Passenger Melts Down Over Gate-Checked Bag, Accuses...
Miles To Memories
(1 New & 1 Ending) Every Available Transfer Bonus & A History Of Transfer Bonuses
We share all of the current point transfer bonuses available right now, but we also share a history of every major transfer bonus over time.
Economy Class & Beyond
Chiltern Railways to be brought back into public control from Sunday 20th September.
Rail operator Chiltern Railways is all set to be moved from private operation and back into public ownership from Sunday 20th September. Great British Railways – Chiltern on a Chiltern Explorer trainset – Image, Department for Transport The Chiltern route connects London Marylebone to destinations across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire and...
Points Miles and Bling
EVA Air Economy Review: Hello Kitty Jet from Bali to Toronto
EVA Air Economy from Bali to Toronto Originally, my flight home from Bali was supposed to be in Business Class…
Live and Let’s Fly
The Last Days Of Summer In Southwest Germany
Oh how I enjoyed my last few days in Germany, doing what I always do and enjoying an end to the heat as autumn approaches. The Blissful End Of Summer In Southwest Germany It fell upon me to take the kids to Germany for their summer holiday with my wife’s...
Miles To Memories
Last Chance For Fee Free Mastercard Gift Cards & Bonus Earning At Staples This Week
The Staples Mastercard gift card deal is ending today. It is your last chance to rack up some bonus points fee free.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
American Airlines Wants to End the Misery of ‘Rolling Delays’ By Being Honest With Passengers From the Outset
American Airlines wants to end the misery of an all-too-familiar issue that has become increasingly isolated to the Texas-based carrier – frustrating ‘rolling delays’ in which American claims a flight is only delayed by 20-30 minutes but which then drag on for hours, with a drip, drip, drip of further...
View from the Wing
American Airlines Finally Targets Its Most Infuriating Delays—Sending You To The Gate With No Plane
American Airlines is finally working on a fix for the rolling delays that drag you out of the lounge to a gate with no plane. The reported plan: start in Charlotte and estimate boarding from the inbound aircraft's arrival.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Lulo? What is a Lulo?
As I attended a tasting session in the presidential suite at the Hilton Bogotá Corferias hotel property in Colombia, sections of a small fresh fruit — which reminded me of a cross between a kumquat and a tangerine — sat in a black dish. “Excuse me. What is this?” I asked...
One Mile at a Time
Philippine Airlines’ A330 Business Class: Oh My, These Seats Are Awful!
Philippine Airlines' A330 business class seat somehow tops the worst flat bed products out there, with nowhere to place anything and an awkward top-and-bottom layout.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Watch: Missile Hits Fuel Storage Depot at Riyadh International Airport Sending Huge Plume of Black Smoke Into Sky
A missile has reportedly struck a fuel storage tank at Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH) in Saudi Arabia, sending a huge plume of thick black smoke into the sky over the city. The missile is believed to have been fired by Houthi rebels in neighbouring Yemen as hostilities between...
Live and Let’s Fly
Air France’s Luxury Gamble Is Paying Off As Premium Revenue Surges 11%
France’s expensive wager on premium travel is paying off, demonstrating that first class can still be very smart business when an airline understands its customers, its market, and its brand. Air France Proves First Class Can Still Be Smart Business As fuel prices surge and airlines trim marginal flying, Air...