Nowadays many airlines use safety videos as an extension of their marketing efforts. Some airlines have new safety videos every year. Then you have airlines like Lufthansa, which have more or less used the same safety video for the past decade.

The quirk is that when you book a business class award, and add a connection in economy, sometimes the price of the award drops. Even better you don't need to do this as a throwaway ticket without checking bags. Alaska Airlines offers one-way awards with a free stopover. So...

Greg, Tim, and I will soon put our skills to the test in trying to see who can put together the best of the best in a last-minute travel challenge. This week on Frequent Miler, Stephen and Carrie share the judge’s criteria. Elsewhere on the blog, you’ll find an extensive...

I spent most of last week working on creative spending to rack up a bunch more points as my point accounts have seriously dwindled after a number of new bookings I am really excited about. I am also looking at some new cards with sweet offers live right now. More...

I actually do not think this pricing is a mistake. LifeMiles is aggressive in managing its pricing. There are some awards you'll find with other Star Alliance frequent flyer programs that LifeMiles won't show availability for. That's intentional. When an award is too expensive for their...

If you’re into miles & points and/or frequently fly with United Airlines, you’ve probably heard of Tom Stuker. He’s United’s most frequent flyer, and almost certainly the world’s most frequent flyer who doesn’t work for an airline. Yesterday he passed his latest milestone, as he became a 24 million mile...

Several climate protestors managed to breach security at Munich International Airport early on Saturday morning before glueing themselves to one of the two runways at the busy German airfield. The security incident and ensuing protest brought the airport to a standstill, resulting in the cancellation of at least 60 flights...

Alaska Airlines has asked a US District Court to dismiss a lawsuit brought by a group of private citizens who are attempting to block the Seattle-based carrier’s $1.9 billion takeover of Hawaiian Airlines. In its motion to dismiss the lawsuit, attorneys acting on behalf of Alaska Airlines claim the lawsuit...

I write a lot about the value of hotel loyalty programs, and in this post I wanted to specifically look at the best ways to go about redeeming Hilton Honors points, and how I use my points. Just as I wrote guides to redeeming Marriott Bonvoy points and World of Hyatt points, in this...

A lot has been written about Taylor Swift’s economic impact on cities and countries where she’s performed during her Eras tour. It seems several Delta Air Lines passengers in New York City also enjoyed a windfall because of Ms. Swift’s shows this weekend — which are in Sweden. $7,000 Bump...

In the US, public transit from the airport to the city usually offers limited options, but in London, there are many choices available. Unlike the usual “cheapest” or “fastest” options,…

IHG is offering a new promotion where you can get up to 25% off their best rates, for a limited time. You only have a few days left to book at the discounted rates ...

Loyalty Lobby reports on what could be an interesting promotion for those who enjoy the Preferred Hotels & Resorts I Prefer program. With the “Unforgettable Moments” promotion, you can earn 20,000 bonus points for a minimum 2-night stay booked by May 19, 2024 and completed by August 31, 2024. Note...

An American Airlines passenger "waited in the bathroom so he could get off first." When the flight arrived at Dallas - Fort Worth, the man got up and came forward, entering the lavatory as though he 'had to go'. And he waited there, rather than returning to his...

The United States Department of State issued a travel advisory on Friday, advising U.S. citizens worldwide to “exercise increased caution.” But a particular group of people should apparently be extra vigilant. “The Department of State is aware of the increased potential for foreign terrorist organization-inspired violence against LGBTQI+ persons,” the...

Shopping portal TopCashBack is offering a “Travel Week Mega Cash Back sale”, and some of the portal rates are quite attractive — including 15% back at IHG, 10.1% back on both Hertz and RentalCars.com, 12% back at Viator and more.   The Deal TopCashBack is offering a “Travel Week Mega...

The ChargeMax power bank is on Kickstarter - An Ultra-slim Magnetic Wireless Charging Power Bank, with a 10000mAh capacity while weighing only 190g

Before there was Wi-Fi on planes, you had few choices. Sleep. Eat. Watch the in-flight movie. Do whatever work or reading (you know, from actual BOOKS) you had brought with…

CEO Barry Biffle has been willing to try a lot of things, and it's interesting to watch. He's also a great marketer. He was the marketing mind at Spirit Airlines back when their ads went viral for having the sense of humor of a 13-year old boy. Now the...

I used public transport during my trip to Seattle and while I did not encounter the level of behavior I did in Dallas, there was one quite interesting exchange. Seattle Public Transit: The Fare Evaders Win Admittedly, I’m not much a public transit guy anymore, but in Seattle, the “Sound...