It’s probably one of the most frustrating things about flying. Your carry-on bag fits in the sizer, easy peasy lemon squeezy. But your boarding group number is pretty high….7, 8,…

Points Travel Festival Portland is August 1, 2026. Join the points travel experts for learning and partying at the PNW Points community event. The post Points Travel Festival Portland, August 1, 2026 appeared first on Rapid Travel Chai.

Love him or loathe him, Michael O’Leary is considered one of the brightest airline chief executives in the industry and is credited with transforming Ryanair from a failing small regional Irish carrier into the biggest airline by passenger numbers in Europe. Having worked at Ryanair for more than three decades,...

Update 6/19/26: After almost a month, this offer is finally available via referral links. Household and friend referrals are much easier through Amex than Chase or Capital One, as the referred business can have open Amex cards and still be eligible. Note that you can refer to this card from any...

There are lots of businesses that leave rewards on the table by not using the most rewarding business credit cards. In this post, I’d like to take an in-depth look at the Ink Business Cash Credit Card — this is a credit card that I personally have, and it’s one that...

Michigan lawmakers are advancing bills that would let airport bars serve alcohol 24 hours a day and allow travelers to carry drinks through the terminal. The airport carveout would break from the state’s overnight alcohol limits, though the drafting may not clearly cover sealed retail bottle sales or even after-hours...

No matter where you travel, there are always unspoken rules that guide daily life. Some are practical, some are cultural, and some can leave visitors completely baffled if nobody warns…

Yesterday, Air France/KLM Flying Blue announced a new portal for Apple purchases that, while somewhat odd, could prove relatively useful. Apple is already on many shopping portals, but there’s always a laundry list of exclusions that encompass many of Apple’s most popular products – things like current-year MacBooks and iPhones....

Mitsui Ocean Cruises is not a household name in North America, but it should soon be one. Offering amazing trips around Japan for years for Japanese guests, the company is now introducing their iconic brand to the world. Inviting international guests for the first time to sail on their ships,...

Paze has been all over the blogosphere the last few weeks. First, it launched a promotion offering 10X bonus Ultimate Rewards points when checking out with the digital wallet using most Chase Freedom and Sapphire cards. Then it got even better with an incredible stacking promo for $10 back when spending $10+,...

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has extended special slot relief measures at New York’s…

We knew it was only a matter of time. As of this writing, 29 airports in the U.S. allow unticketed passengers through TSA security. Here’s the list of them. I…

I'd been curious why my recent card upgrade attempts via American Express chat were unsuccessful. Then a phone agent clued me in.

Air France first class (marketed as ”La Premiere”) is regarded as one of the world’s best first class products. Best of all, the airline is in the process of rolling out a brand new first class suite, which takes the experience to the next level.

Air France first class (marketed as ”La Premiere”) is regarded as one of the world’s best first class products. Best of all, the airline is in the process of rolling out a brand new first class suite, which takes the experience to the next level.

American Airlines passengers often see deadheading pilots move ahead of them on the first class upgrade list, but the same basic priority exists at United, Delta, and Alaska in less visible ways. The issue is not pilot rest, but whether airlines are increasingly built around union contract priorities instead of...

Today’s bonus offer highlight is another Marriott bonus offer where members can earn a nightly bonus at The Clearwater Beach Marriott Resort on Sand Key! Check out all of the new bonuses added today:

The American Airlines AAdvantage shopping portal is currently offering a higher payout of 2.5 miles and loyalty points per dollar spent at Giftcards.com. While that’s less generous than the 3x offer we used to see, it’s the best we seem to get from the AAdvantage portal these days. The Deal...

Roundup: Articles From Around the Web Here are some posts that caught our eye that I thought you may find interesting!  Let me know if there is anything good I missed.  Email me anything awesome that you find, or write, at Mark@milestomemories.com. Interesting Articles Here are some interesting articles I found...

United Airlines flight attendants using their ‘non-rev’ travel privileges might soon be allowed to use the secret crew rest bunks on widebody aircraft equipped with the facilities, after the crew union reached an agreement on the matter with the Chicago-based airline. Crew rest facilities vary from aircraft type to the...

French bee is expanding its long-haul network with the addition of two sought-after leisure…