A dispute over a carry-on bag fee on Frontier Airlines escalated into something far more serious: voided boarding passes, a plane emptied, and three passengers arrested. Frontier Voids Boarding Passes Over Bag Fee Fight Passengers Board Anyway And Get Arrested The incident occurred at Miami International Airport (MIA) on Frontier...

British Airways recently began installing Starlink Wi-Fi, which is an exciting development, given that it will eventually unlock fast and free Wi-Fi throughout the carriers fleet. While this is great news on the surface, British Airways has one surprising policy thats sure to delight some, and upset others.

A two-bedroom beach condo in St. Maarten can be had for just 15,000 points a night — or under $100 if you buy the points on sale — which is the kind of value that makes even a pretty uninspiring currency suddenly worth paying attention to.

I’ve long said that United has the best mobile app of any airline. Now,…

Chase is once again offering targeted spending offers for cobranded cardholders, this time for eligible spending from April-June 2026. The Deals Spend $3,000 & earn 3,000 bonus points/miles: Direct link to registration – World of Hyatt Credit Card Direct link to registration – 1 – Marriott Bonvoy Credit Card Direct...

We recently saw American Express launch its new Sidecar by Centurion Lounge concept at Las Vegas Airport (LAS). This is a twist on the traditional Centurion Lounge experience — it’s available to passengers with flights departing within 90 minutes, and it’s a much smaller space with more of a restaurant...

In early 2025, we unofficially learned about an upcoming location for the Amex Centurion Lounge network, based on public documents with the airport. The card issuer has now officially announced this location, so we also have a few more details. The bad news is that a lot of patience will...

Don’t Smoke Crack- Lawrence Taylor That quote is a great way to begin my review of St. Lucia’s Carnival. After the excellent time in Trinidad for Carnival in 2019 (see Last Minute Trinidad Carnival Guide! Everything You Need to Know And Stuff You Will Figure Out On Your Own!), I...

American Express is adding a new Centurion lounge in Boston, a Sidecar dining outpost in Charlotte, and a major expansion of its Centurion lounge at Dallas-Fort Worth. The catch is that Boston cardmembers will be waiting until 2029, years later than originally expected.

American Express isn’t done growing its Centurion Lounge network. On Wednesday, the issuer announced another major expansion, including…

I often compare the ”big three” US carriers to one another in posts, as I find it interesting how the competitive dynamics have changed over time. In this post, I’d like to focus on Europe, and how I think one airline has really differentiated itself, at least when it comes...

There are at least two new Hyatt Chase Offers out that give 15% back on stays at Park Hyatt and The Unbound Collection. There are varying maximum cashback amounts, and these seem to be primarily targeted at World of Hyatt credit cards, allowing those targeted to stack credit card earnings...

San Francisco International Airport is facing significant disruption right now, and the implications for United Airlines go beyond a few bad weeks of delays. SFO Runway Problems Could Force United Airlines To Rethink Its Hub SFO is dealing with two overlapping issues: a runway closure for construction and a new...

The aviation and travel loyalty world is all about seamless experiences, but ground transportation to and from the airport is often the weakest link in the journey. Today, Uber announced a major agreement to acquire the global chauffeur service leader, Blacklane, signaling a massive push into the luxury and executive...

Marriott says guests can now earn points for skipping toilet flushes, raising the obvious question of whether this is about sustainability or simple cost cutting. Also in the roundup on April Fools' Day: Amex kills the Platinum Saks credit, Qantas swaps in a first class cheeseburger, and San Diego’s Aspire...

Southwest’s latest privacy policy email told customers almost nothing, which is exactly why so many people assumed the worst. The real changes were broader and older than Monday’s notice suggested, and they are fueling fears that the airline is building the tools for heavier tracking, biometric monitoring, and more personalized...

Ukraine is actively preparing to reopen its airspace to commercial flights for the first time since 2022. Ukraine Hopes To Re-Open Commercial Airspace To Travel Since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, Ukraine’s airspace has remained closed to civilian traffic due to obvious safety concerns. But now, Ukrainian officials have...

The Air France-KLM Flying Blue program has just published a new Promo Rewards list for April 2026, offering discounted short haul and long haul awards for travel over the coming months.

In September 2025, we saw the Capital One mileage program add Japan Airlines Mileage Bank as its newest transfer partner. We’ve just seen the program introduce its third transfer bonus to the program since launch, and it could represent a good deal. However, it still won’t quite get you a...

Chase Ultimate Rewards has just launched a new transfer bonus to Air Canada Aeroplan, and I think this is one that may interest many people…

Chase Ultimate Rewards has just launched a new transfer bonus to Air Canada Aeroplan, and I think this is one that may interest many people…