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Hotel Review: Chatrium Grand Bangkok
Disclaimer: In exchange for a review, I was invited to stay at Chatrium Grand Bangkok. How is it that, after countless visits to the three shopping centers of Central World, Siam Paragon, and the MBK Center, I never knew that the Chatrium Grand Bangkok existed? It’s not a small property,...
The Bulkhead Seat
American Express Platinum Cardholders to Lose Lufthansa Lounge Access in October 2026
American Express is set to remove Lufthansa Lounge access from its premium card offerings…
TravelUpdate
Flight Review: Scoot Embraer 190 Samui (USM) to Singapore (SIN)
Background & Booking I needed a flight from Koh Samui to Singapore, before getting on my Singapore Airlines…
Miles To Memories
Amex Business Checking Offering Best Ever Bonus: 70K Membership Rewards [Targeted]
More people have been targeted for the Amex Business Checking account 70K bonus. We have a link that you can try to check for yourself too.
View from the Wing
Passenger Touched A Flight Attendant’s Buttocks, Claimed China-Malaysia Relations Made It Okay
A passenger on a Malaysia Airlines flight to Beijing was removed from the aircraft after allegedly patting a flight attendant’s buttocks and then trying to justify it by saying China-Malaysia relations are good. The incident reportedly followed a chaotic boarding process after an aircraft swap, but that only made his...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Miles and Points On Sale — April 10 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...
One Mile at a Time
More Air Canada Cafes Open In Montreal & Vancouver, Bringing Network To Six
Hey, you’ve gotta hand it to Air Canada for continuing to lead the way with its unique grab and go lounge concept…
Economy Class & Beyond
SNAPSHOT: American Airlines 882 Chicago to Atlanta (Main Cabin – Exit Row)
It’s time for another of Snapshots from my most recent trip, this time focusing on the passenger experience on American Airlines 882 between Chicago and Atlanta (Main Cabin – Exit Row). I’m sure you know how I do this travel writing thing by now. But for those reading this for the...
Frequent Miler
Rakuten American Express card welcome offer increased to $200 (20K points)
Rakuten has increased the welcome offer on its American Express credit card to $200 after $2,000 spend in the first 90 days. This matches the best offer that we’ve seen on this fairly new card. The Offer & Key Card Details Quick Thoughts When the Rakuten American Express card launched,...
One Mile at a Time
Alaska Lounge SFO Joins Priority Pass… With A $15 Co-Pay, And Other Rules
An Alaska Lounge has just (re)joined Priority Pass, which is exciting, though it comes with a major catch.
The Bulkhead Seat
Air Canada Opens New Cafés for Premium Passengers and Elite Members
Air Canada is continuing its investment in premium airport experiences with the opening of…
Eye of the Flyer
Alaska ATMOS Shopping Limited Time Bonus Points Offer In-Store and Online
Most regular readers know that I no longer actively work for Delta points anymore. Sure I will take free SkyMiles along the way but there are sooooo many way better programs to focus on that offer real value rewards points. Take this one for example. This is a LTO or...
Miles To Memories
(Today!) Gas Discount for Amazon Prime Members, Save 20 Cents/Gallon Every Friday Through May 29
Amazon is running a Fuel-up Fridays promotion for Prime members. The gas discount for Amazon Prime members is doubled on Fridays for now.
One Mile at a Time
Turkish Airlines Overhauls Management, Suddenly Appoints New Chairman & CEO
Turkish Airlines has just disclosed a complete overhaul of its top management (it hasn’t even really been announced — it just came in the form of a public disclosure), though it’s not entirely clear what’s motivating this…
Live and Let’s Fly
Frontier Pilot Slams On Brakes At LAX After Trucks Nearly Cause Catastrophic Collision
A Frontier Airlines flight encountered a terrifying incident at Los Angeles International Airport when a pair of service trucks failed to yield as the aircraft was taxiing for departure. Frontier Pilot Slams On Brakes After Trucks Cut Off Plane At LAX A Frontier Airlines pilot was forced to slam on...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Frontier Airlines Pilots ‘Slam On the Brakes’ to Avoid Colliding With Two Trucks at Los Angeles International Airport
The pilots of a Frontier Airlines Airbus A321 were forced to “slam on the brakes” to avoid colliding with two trucks that cut them off as they were taxiing at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on Wednesday, new air traffic recordings have revealed. Frontier flight F9-3216 was taxiing for departure...
One Mile at a Time
Dubai Restricts Foreign Airlines To One Flight Per Day, Causing Uproar
It has obviously been an incredibly challenging several weeks for airlines in the Middle East, given the impacts of the Iran conflict. Not only have airlines largely had to suspend operations on safety grounds, but there’s also the bigger question of whether travelers will feel as comfortable on Gulf carriers...
TravelUpdate
Huge 200,000 Points Offer Available – Here’s How To Check If You Qualify…
With this limited time offer, you can earn a massive welcome bonus of 200,000 points. Here's how you can check if you qualify for the offer.
View from the Wing
Alaska Lounge Returns To Priority Pass At SFO With A $15 Co-Pay — After Pulling Back Flights There
Alaska’s San Francisco lounge is back in Priority Pass, but access now comes with a mandatory $15 co-pay on top of your visit. The fee is annoying, but the bigger signal may be what it says about Alaska’s shrinking presence at SFO: the airline now has enough spare lounge capacity...
TravelUpdate
How You Can Extract 20x Value From This Credit Card Welcome Bonus
At the moment, you can generate up to 20x in returns from just one credit card welcome bonus. Here's how the numbers look.
Points Miles and Bling
Now Open – 2nd Air Canada Cafe in Vancouver YVR near C50
Air Canada Café is Air Canada’s premium, grab-and-go lounge concept, which is expanding rapidly after great success in Toronto. As…
Monkey Miles
Rakuten credit card offer back to $200 ( 20k Amex or Bilt Points )
Rakuten has their own credit card that offers up additional cashback ( or Ame/Bilt points ) when using Rakuten shopping and dining programs. You’ll earn a bonus 4% on shopping, capped at $7k, and an additional 5% back when using Rakuten dining ( this is in addition to the 5x...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Dubai is Limiting Foriegn Airlines to Just One Flight Per Day to the City’s Airports As Emirates Rebuilds its Capacity
Local authorities in Dubai have banned foreign airlines from operating more than just one daily flight to the city until May 31 at the earliest, citing capacity constraints as the lion’s share of new takeoff and landing slots are given to its own airlines, Emirates and FlyDubai. The ban has...
2PAXfly
THAILAND: Travel insurance for tourists may become compulsory
Thai authorities are moving toward making travel insurance mandatory for all foreign visitors, as hospitals struggle with rising unpaid medical bills from tourists. It’s not law yet, but according to the Bangkok Post, the direction for travellers is clear, so Australians should take note. Why Thailand is cracking down The...
Live and Let’s Fly
Why I Keep Going Back To Germany And Switzerland, A Spring Photo Essay
I had a great week in Germany and Switzerland and want to share photos from my time there, which capture better than words why I love these little getaways to Europe. Spring Break Germany & Switzerland – A Photo Essay We just wrapped up a nine-day trip to Germany and...
One Mile at a Time
Amex Cuts Lufthansa Lounge Access As Of October 2026
American Express is cutting one of its longstanding but lesser known lounge arrangements, and it’s a change cardmembers likely won’t be happy about.
View from the Wing
Frontier Pilot Slams On The Brakes After Two Trucks Cut Off His Plane At LAX: “Closest I’ve Ever Seen”
A Frontier pilot taxiing out of LAX says two trucks suddenly cut in front of his Airbus A321neo so fast that the crew had to slam on the brakes to avoid hitting them. The FAA is now investigating the airside vehicle incursion, which the pilot described to controllers as the...
One Mile at a Time
Amazing Rakuten Promotion: Earn Up To 95x Amex Or Bilt Points Per Dollar Spent
Online shopping portalscan be a great way to pick up miles & points for purchases youd make anyway. Just for following a specific link, you can earn bonus points or cash back in addition to the rewards youd earn for credit card spending.
View from the Wing
Monkey Walks Up To A Playa Del Carmen Hotel Buffet, Grabs Food And Walks Off [Roundup]
A monkey strolls right up to a hotel buffet in Playa del Carmen, grabs breakfast, and leaves like it owns the place. Also Air Canada and United’s reciprocal free wifi, American’s “temporary” Heathrow catering upgrade, and the FAA accusing American of letting flight attendants return after positive drug and alcohol...
Hawaii Calling
Alaska and Hawaiian Join the Bag Fee Increases — What Travelers Need to Know
Airline fees have been creeping up across the industry, but recently things have started to accelerate—and not in a good way for travelers. Alaska Airlines has announced a checked baggage fee increase that now also applies to Hawaiian Airlines, following their purchase. This move brings both airlines more in line...
Frequent Miler
Free Checked Bags via Credit Card Complete Guide
Many airline credit cards offer free checked bags to cardholders. However, the details vary a lot by airline. Are international flights included? How about the bags of companions on the same reservation? Do you have to pay for the flight with the airline credit card? Find answers about free checked...
Frequent Miler
Bagpocolypse: American, Alaska, United, Delta, and Southwest all raise checked bag fees
Earlier this week, JetBlue announced it would raise the fees it charges for checked bags “due to the rising cost of fuel.” We anticipated that all major US carriers would eventually follow in short order, similar to what happened in 2020, the last time bag fees went up across the...