Live and Let’s Fly
Air Tahiti Unveils All-Business Class ATR 72-600 For Bora Bora, With Just 26 Seats And A Steep Price Tag
Air Tahiti has taken delivery of an ATR 72-600 with just 26 business class seats, offering a much more comfortable way to reach Bora Bora and other islands in French Polynesia. I tend to think this is a brilliant concept: inter-island flights are already expensive but this have an appeal...
View from the Wing
Amex Platinum May Require 2 Nights For Its $300 Hotel Credit—A Change 4 Years In The Making
Reported Amex test site language points to a January 1 two-night minimum for Fine Hotels & Resorts credits. Longer stays would help fund the benefit, while an Airbnb Luxe addition could give Amex something new to promote alongside the cut.
Traveling For Miles
Ending: Best Chase to Marriott transfer bonus we’ve seen in a while (70%)
For the last month, the bonus for transfers between Chase and Marriott has sat at 70% (a level we haven't seen for well over a year), and at that level, a few interesting opportunities open up. Those opportunity will end (at least until the next great transfer bonus) tomorrow.
Frequent Miler
Lightening the wallet: Results of a recent downgrade spree
Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve been on a mission to lighten my wallet. After being loaded down by high annual fees for a few years, my wife and I are settling into a streak of downgrades. In a couple of cases, we procrastinated a bit longer than we...
Live and Let’s Fly
Lufthansa Poised To Beat Air France-KLM For Key TAP Air Portugal Stake
Lufthansa Group is expected to win the bidding for a minority stake in TAP Air Portugal, edging out Air France-KLM in the latest round of European airline consolidation. But the Portuguese government has not yet announced its decision, and choosing a buyer would not mean the transaction is complete. Lufthansa...
One Mile at a Time
Singapore Airlines Unveils New Amenity Kits, Adds Pajamas In Business Class
In November 2026, Singapore Airlines is expected to unveil its new generation cabins, including an all-new first and business class. Ahead of that, the airline is announcing improvements to its soft product. Just recently, the carrier announced plans to upgrade dining across cabins. Now the airline has announced plans to...
Economy Class & Beyond
VietJet Air Launches its Hanoi – Almaty – Prauge Service
Some good aviation news: VietJet Air is expanding its long-haul service, with it formally launching its Hanoi – Almaty – Prague service. Vietjet aircraft receives a ceremonial water salute upon arrival at Prague Airport – Image, Vietjet The new air links offer more travel options between Vietnam, Kazakhstan and the...
One Mile at a Time
Six Continents Challenge, Part 3: South America & Europe
This is a continuation of Part 1 and Part 2… My next Turkish Airlines booking was Dublin-Istanbul-Bogotá return, ticking off South America on the way out and Europe on the way back. First, an Aer Lingus flight to Dublin, once again booked with Avios. As touched on previously, I do...
Monkey Miles
New $500 offer – The American Express Blue Business Cash® Card
If you’re a fan of cash back, The American Express Blue Business Cash® Card is a great card to keep in your wallet, AND it carries no annual fee (see Rates & Fees). Note, that you will receive 2% cashback on all purchases to the first $50k in a year,...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Editorial: No Tax On Gratuities Is a Bad Idea.
Two of the worst candidates ever for president in the history of the United States both endorsed the idea of no tax on gratuities as part of their campaign promises in 2024 — and it is a bad idea for several reasons.
The practice of giving workers tips and gratuities has...
Frequent Miler
Save $50 with JetBlue Citi Offer when spending $300 or $400
There’s a new JetBlue Citi Offer that’s once again giving $50 back as a statement credit. Be sure to check the terms of your offer because cardholders sometimes have different spend requirements to trigger the statement credit. The Deal Spend $300+ or $400+ with JetBlue & get $50 back with...
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Bilt Palladium Now Gets Most Of My Spending—3 Points Per Dollar Plus Nearly $2,000 In Real Benefits
I’ve redeemed $600 toward hotels, $700 in helicopter credits, and discounts on rides, food and pharmacy purchases. Bilt Cash accelerators boosted my earning to 3 points per dollar, while a $95 authorized user card lets my wife unlock more rewards through her own account.
Frequent Miler
The path I wish I’d taken (Greg’s Wild Card Journal)
I’m not particularly proud of the Wild Card trip I planned. I mean, there were definitely great parts. I stayed in fantastic hotels and creatively used Bonvoy points to book a great United flight at a great value. Other than that one big United flight, though, the rest of my...
Your Mileage May Vary
Are Cruise Ships REALLY Floating Petri Dishes? Scientists Weigh In
Cruise ships have a longstanding reputation for spreading illnesses, particularly norovirus. But infectious disease experts say the reality is more complicated than the headlines suggest. Cruise ships have been called…
Frequent Miler
Marriott Bonvoy Citi Offer: Get $30 back on $300
There’s the return of a targeted Citi Merchant Offer out for Marriott Bonvoy which gives a fixed $30 statement credit on a single transaction of $300 or more. Complete Guide to Marriott Bonvoy The Deal Spend $300+ at a Marriott Bonvoy property in a single transaction & get $30 back as...
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Southwest’s 33,000-Square-Foot BWI Lounge Appears To Be Replacing The Airport’s Public Observation Gallery
Southwest's nearly 33,000 square foot Baltimore lounge appears to be taking over the airport's former public observation gallery. That would turn a space where anyone could watch airplanes into a club tied to the airline's new premium Chase credit card.
