View from the Wing
Delta Accused Of Kicking Muslim Family Off Flight — International Treaty Means They Never Get Their Day In Court
A Muslim family says Delta kicked them off a flight home from Atlanta to Baltimore because of who they were — but an appeals court ruled they cannot pursue the case at all because no one suffered bodily injury.
Your Mileage May Vary
Is It Still Worth Putting $15,000 of Spending on the World of Hyatt Credit Card?
I’ve never really questioned keeping my World of Hyatt credit card. The annual free night alone is enough to justify the $95 annual fee. As long as I stay at…
One Mile at a Time
Understanding The UK Air Passenger Duty (APD), An Expensive Aviation Tax
The United Kingdom has the world’s highest taxes for airline passengers, known as the Air Passenger Duty (APD). In this post, I’d like to look at how the APD works — what is it, how much does it cost, when does it apply, and are there any tricks to minimizing...
Miles To Memories
Rakuten Offering Extra Bonus for Bank of America Cards
Rakuten is offering an extra bonus when you apply for two no-fee Bank of America credit cards. Earn up to $150 or 15,000 points.
View from the Wing
Citi Strata Elite Looks Premium — But The Real Value Is 75,000 Points And Faster American Airlines Miles
Citi Strata Elite arrives in a surprisingly premium package, but the real value is what the card earns. The current offer delivers 75,000 points and credits worth up to $1,200 in the first year, and its points now transfer to American Airlines AAdvantage.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Senator Demands Return of Removal of Shoes at Airport Security Checkpoints
One senator of the United States outright demands that the removal of shoes at security checkpoints of airports throughout the United States return immediately, as a “new security vulnerability” has been created. The senator is...
Hawaii Calling
Your Complete Guide To Visiting Pearl Harbor (2026)
I see this question all the time: what are the must-do activities in Hawai‘i? And almost every time, visiting Pearl Harbor is at the top of the list—and for good reason. But once you start planning your visit, things can get confusing fast. Between the USS Arizona Memorial, Pearl Harbor...
Frequent Miler
Capital One DoorDash Offer: Earn up to 14,000 miles for one order
Capital One is targeting many cardholders with some incredible offers when making a DoorDash purchase. These are available through Capital One Offers (not to be confused with the Capital One Shopping portal) and seem to vary between 5,000-14,000 miles after making only one order through DoorDash. I was targeted for...
The Bulkhead Seat
Senator Demands TSA Reverse “Shoes-On” Screening Policy Amid Security Concerns
A  key US senator called on the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to immediately reverse…
Miles To Memories
United Bags & Airfare Are Increasing, But In A Sly Way
United Airlines has shared two updates today and both of them will likely end up costing you more the next time you fly.
One Mile at a Time
Review: Porter Airlines PorterReserve Embraer E195-E2 (FLL-YUL)
For the first segment of my exotic journey to Bangkok via Paris, I flew Porter Airlines’ PorterReserve product on the 3hr15min flight from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Montreal (YUL).
Economy Class & Beyond
SUM Air signs for four new ATR Aircraft
SUM Air, a regional carrier based in South Korea, has opened its wallet to purchase new ATR Aircraft. The airline has placed an order for four brand‑new ATR 72‑600 aircraft, along with four additional purchase rights, with deliveries scheduled from 2028. The agreement was signed during the France–Korea bilateral economic forum held in Seoul, attended...
Points With a Crew
Messing Up A Cathay Pacific Award Flight (And How I Changed It For Free)
I attempted to book a Cathay Pacific award flight but made a big mistake when booking it. Instead of paying 7500 miles or $50, I was able to change it for free.
Live and Let’s Fly
As TSA Officers Languish, Friends And Family Of DHS Officials Rake In Millions Of Dollars In No-Bid Contracts
I’ve shied away from commenting on inherently divisive political matters because it is not good for the business model, but I’m making an exception here. As Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers continue to work without full pay, a story of graft and corruption at the Department Homeland Security (DHS) shows...
One Mile at a Time
Atmos Rewards Summit Visa Card: The Most Lucrative Premium Airline Card?
Link:Learn about the best credit cards for Alaska Atmos Rewards
Your Mileage May Vary
Petty Revenge At 35,000 Feet: One Passenger Had Enough—And Got Their Seatmate Fired
Airplane etiquette isn’t complicated. Don’t take up more space than you need, don’t be obnoxiously loud—and maybe don’t ruin an entire cabin’s flight experience. Unfortunately, not everyone got that memo.…
View from the Wing
First Class Passenger Next To Bernie Sanders Downgraded To Coach Middle — Then An Aide Took The Seat
A passenger seated next to Bernie Sanders in first class was reportedly moved back to a coach middle seat on a Delta flight to Minneapolis — and someone from the senator’s team was later seen in the original seat.
Frequent Miler
Amex Business Platinum Card® welcome offer is now “as high as” 300K bonus points
In recent weeks/months, there have been sporadic appearances of an “as high as” 300K bonus point welcome offer for the Business Platinum Card® from American Express. That’s shown up sometimes on referral links, in mailers, and even on Google when searching for things completely unrelated to credit cards. The good...
Miles To Memories
How I Burned 3 Amex Airline Incidental Credits In Minutes
I share my experience using Delta Amex Airline Incidental Credits in rapid succession and blowing through 3 credits in a matter of minutes.
From Home and Back
Double Check Your Travel Geography Before Booking
Several years ago, a distressed passenger sued British Airways over confusion over travel geography. He thought he booked… The post Double Check Your Travel Geography Before Booking appeared first on From Home and Back.
One Mile at a Time
Hawaiian Airlines Pilots Have To Shave Their Beards, Ending Rare Exception
Hawaiian Airlines pilots with beards will have to shave them off, and some aren’t too happy about that, as reported by AirlineGeeks…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Beloved Maryland Woman Died On Korean Air When Flight Attendants Didn’t Attach Oxygen Mask to O₂ Bottle During Medical Emergency
A beloved member of the Silver Spring community in Maryland who worked as a Safety Specialist at the U.S. Department of Defense tragically died in the final hours of an ultra-long-haul flight from Washington Dulles to Seoul, South Korea, when flight attendants failed to attach an oxygen mask to the...
Points Miles and Bling
The Growing Case for Cashback Cards
The truth is, a fair bit of effort is required to actually redeem your miles and points for saver award…
TravelUpdate
American Express Canada Supplementary Card Offers
Supplementary cards are often overlooked — but from time to time, American Express is famous for rolling out…
View from the Wing
Key Senate Aviation Democrat Demands TSA Bring Back Shoe Removal — That’s Dangerous Security Theater
A key Senate aviation Democrat wants TSA to make Americans take their shoes off again at security checkpoints, reviving one of the most visible rituals of post-9/11 airport screening even though there is no clear evidence the policy ever stopped another plot. It's a distraction when the agency still misses...
Live from a Lounge
Alaska Airlines Buy Miles with up to 100% Bonus Miles
Alaska Airlines has a new Buy Miles Promotion through May 2, 2026. You can get Alaska Miles with up to a 100% bonus to redeem on oneworld member airlines, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, British Airways and many other airlines at reasonable prices.
Live and Let’s Fly
Southwest Passenger Says Airline Canceled Her Ticket After Agent Said She Was Too Big For One Seat, Demanded $450
A Nashville woman says Southwest Airlines canceled her ticket after she refused to purchase a second seat under the carrier’s new “customer of size” policy. Woman Says Southwest Canceled Her Ticket Over New Size Policy Ruby Cosby says the incident occurred on February 28, 2026 as she attempted to board...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Miles and Points On Sale — April 3 2026
Sometimes you need an infusion of miles or points to your membership account for whatever reason — perhaps to have enough to redeem for a limited time award as one example — and the best time to purchase or gift miles or points is when they are on sale, as...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards: Receive up to a 100% bonus when you buy points
The next buy points bonus for Alaska Airlines new Atmos Rewards program is here and it’s a decent one. This bonus awards up to 100% more points until May 2, 2026. With a 100% bonus you’ll be buying Mileage Plan miles at 1.88 US cents. If you get the 90%...
Frequent Miler
United MileagePlus makes huge changes to earning and redeeming miles
There’s an oft-repeated joke in travel circles that goes something like this: “Want to know what United is planning for next year? Look at what Delta did last year.” Yesterday, United MileagePlus made significant changes to how its members earn and redeem miles. Essentially, it is following Delta’s lead in...
Monkey Miles
70% Transfer Bonus – Chase Ultimate Rewards to IHG One Rewards
Transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards to IHG One Rewards with up to a 70% transfer bonus
One Mile at a Time
United Adds Tiered Fares, “Basic” Polaris Business Class With Major Restrictions
While the concept of basic economy has now been around for well over a decade in the United States, we’ve known that airlines in the United States are planning to expand that to premium cabin tickets. Executives at the ”big three” US carriers — particularly Delta and United — have...