One Mile at a Time
Oh My: Sean Duffy Talks To Etiquette Coach About How To Act On Planes
A few weeks back, United States Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy launched a campaign to bring back the golden age of air travel, by having passengers behave better. Well, heres his latest episode in this campaign (thanks to @istrakhov for flagging this)
Wild About Travel
One of the World’s Most Remote Train lines: Australia’s Prospector
Western Australia is huge: it is about ten times the size of the UK and almost four times the size of Texas. Only around 3 million people live in the state, and roughly 2.2 million of them are in the capital, Perth, while the UK has about 67 million people...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Bangkok Airways FlyerBonus celebrates 20th Anniversary in 2026 with bonus points and discounted award flights
In 2026 Thailand’s boutique airline Bangkok Airways will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of their FlyerBonus frequent flyer program. At the moment the celebrations includes bonus points on flights, and discounted award flights but I’m sure we’ll see even more offers during the course of next year! Bonus Points on...
Frequent Miler
Your turn: Frequent Miler’s People’s Choice Bonvoyed Awards 2025
This is the moment you’ve been waiting for! On last week’s Frequent Miler on the Air, we announced our picks for the 2025 Bonvoyed Awards. Now it’s your turn. In the poll below, you can give your take on the most important award of all: the readers’ choice winner for...
Points With a Crew
Get up to 40% off at Amazon with 1 Amex Membership Reward (targeted)
Act fast if you want to get up to 40% off your Amazon purchases, possibly even including gift cards. Find out how by ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Uzbekistan to No Longer Require Visas For Citizens of the United States
Uzbekistan will offer visa free entry to visitors of the United States effective as of Thursday, January 1, 2026, which means that visitors from those countries will save as much as $20.00 in fees. The purpose of this measure is to increase tourism, boost the economy, support entrepreneurship, and strengthen...
Monkey Miles
Chase Sapphire Preferred® & Chase Sapphire Reserve®
A look into how I analyze and assess the value of the Chase Sapphire Reserve and why I chose to downgrade it to a Chase Sapphire Preferred The post Chase Sapphire Preferred® & Chase Sapphire Reserve® appeared first on Monkey Miles.
Your Mileage May Vary
Will Your Carry-On Get Gate-Checked? 7 Ways to Avoid It
A while ago, one of our friends reached out to us with a travel-related question. He’s not a frequent traveler and was headed out of town for a quick weekend.…
One Mile at a Time
United Removes Stumbling Woman From Flight, But Not All Employees Agree
It’s not uncommon to see people removed from flights for poor behavior. However, here’s an interesting twist on that, as it seemed not all employees at the airline were on the same page about removing a traveler.
Frequent Miler
Some cardholders receiving generous retention offers to keep Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card
The refresh of the Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card left many of us disappointed. In fact, the highly couponified refresh made our list for Bonvoyed of the Year awards, and early reactions from readers indicate that many readers share the same disappointments. Now, Doctor of Credit reports that some cardholders are...
View from the Wing
Two Cats Karen Screams “You Are Ruining Christmas” — Alaska Airlines Won’t Let Her Stuff Two Pets Under One Seat
Alaska Airlines staff refuse to let her fly after she shows up with two big cats in a single underseat carrier and insists she has “done this for years.” She escalates into a “you are ruining Christmas” rant, demands to be shown the policy “where I booked,” and argues there’s...
The Bulkhead Seat
Taste Test: Jon & Vinny’s Braised Meatballs on Delta Air Lines
Meatballs are another favorite food and I want to taste them if they’re on… The post Taste Test: Jon & Vinny’s Braised Meatballs on Delta Air Lines appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Points With a Crew
Should you buy Alaska Miles With (up to) a 100% Bonus? (Deal Ends Tuesday)
Alaska is back with another offer on buying bonus miles, offering a big bonus on miles when you buy at least...
Your Mileage May Vary
Free and Discounted TSA PreCheck: What Seniors, Disabled Travelers, and First Responders Should Know
Anyone who has PreCheck (and by this point, over 20 million of us do) knows that being a member of the program can be a great convenience and time saver…
Frequent Miler
(Pending points credited at 0.6c per point) All Mesa Homeowners credit cards closed, effective immediately
Update 12/22/25: Cardholders are reporting that Mesa has credited them for pending points at 0.6c per point. That’s obviously not as good as being able to transfer to partners, but it is a much better outcome than getting nothing at all for those pending rewards. The previous post follows. Update...
One Mile at a Time
The Evolving Ways Airlines Open Award Seats, Which Changes The Points Game
I recently wrote about how the miles & points world has changed over the years. As is the case with just about any industry, things evolve over time, and some developments are positive, while others are negative.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Complete List of 500 Small Luxury Hotels of the World Properties With Hilton
The continued onboarding of Small Luxury Hotels of the World boutique properties — as the result of an exclusive strategic partnership with Hilton that was first announced on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 — now includes at least 500 independently-minded luxury hotel properties to guests of Hilton and to greater than...
View from the Wing
American Airlines Gave a Free Hotel After 12-Hour Delay — Passenger Claims $84 Room Had Bed Bugs, Mold, And Smoke
After a 12-hour delay, an American Airlines passenger says the airline offered a free hotel—until reviews described smoke smell, water damage and mold, and even bed bugs at an $84-a-night property. It’s a reminder that airline hotel vouchers can be a dice roll, and you may be better off booking...
Altitude Yes
How Long Does it Take American to Reinstate Miles After Cancelling an Award Ticket?
If you're booking another flight with those miles, it's helpful to put your new flight on hold first before cancelling your original award ticket. The post How Long Does it Take American to Reinstate Miles After Cancelling an Award Ticket? first appeared on Altitude Yes.
Your Mileage May Vary
The Truth About Extra Legroom Seats on US Airlines
Most US airlines offer economy passengers the option to pay extra for a more comfortable flight experience. Airlines refer to these “special” seats by various names, but the concept is…
Miles To Memories
American Airlines Adding 15 New Domestic Routes Next Summer
American Airlines will add a new city to its domestic network and 15 more domestic routes for next summer. The post American Airlines Adding 15 New Domestic Routes Next Summer appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Frequent Miler
15% transfer bonus to Cathay Pacific Asia Miles from Amex Membership Rewards (Targeted?)
We received a reader report from someone who found what appears to be a targeted a 15% transfer bonus from Amex Membership Rewards to Cathay Pacific Asia Miles. With the transfer ratio to Asia Miles set to reduce in March 2026, this may be useful for those looking to build...
One Mile at a Time
Air Tahiti All-Business Class ATR HighLine Turboprop Flights Take Off Late 2026
Air Tahiti, the regional carrier operating turboprop flights in French Polynesia, will soon be introducing an all-new way to travel. It’s mighty swanky, and tickets for the product are now on sale (thanks to MaxPower for flagging this).
Pointalize
Citi ThankYou vs. Capital One Miles: Which Wins?
Citi ThankYou vs. Capital One Miles: We compare transfer partners, earning rates, and redemption value to reveal which rewards program wins for travelers.
Bald Thoughts
AA Eliminates Basic Economy Rewards, Downgrade Strategies, Hotels vs. Staying with Family
Welcome to The Morning Shave for Monday, December 22, 2025. American Airlines has eliminated AAdvantage miles and Loyalty Points on Basic Economy tickets. What to do if you’ve been downgraded on a flight. And why more people are choosing to stay at a hotel instead of sleeping in the guest...
Miles To Memories
Bilt Travel Portal Lets You See Cash & Award Prices Side by Side
Earlier this month, Bilt launched a new feature that lets you search for flights and instantly see both cash prices and how many Bilt Points you’d need if you transfer to airline partners, all in one view. The post Bilt Travel Portal Lets You See Cash & Award Prices Side by...
Points With a Crew
Why you’re foolish to rent a “standard” car
If you're renting a car for 1 or 2 people, find out why you're foolish to rent a "standard" car
Live and Let’s Fly
Onboard United Airlines’ “Inaugural” Newark–Casablanca Flight (Diversion)
A United Airlines flight to Marrakesh made an unscheduled stop in Casablanca, creating quite a problem for passengers and crew onboard. United Airlines’ Newark–Marrakesh Flight Diverts To Casablanca After Weather Disruption Daichovo on FlyerTalk shared a rather witty but poignant “trip report” of his flight from Newark (EWR) to Casablanca...
Live from a Lounge
Air India cuts Bengaluru / Mumbai – San Francisco operations effective March 2026; Installs more Delhi – San Francisco flights instead
Air India will withdraw from the Bengaluru/Mumbai-to-San Francisco flights, all because of Pakistan Airspace Restrictions for Indian carriers. Here are the implications. The post Air India cuts Bengaluru / Mumbai – San Francisco operations effective March 2026; Installs more Delhi – San Francisco flights instead appeared first on Live From...
PointsMath
Earn 4x Accor Points at 53 New Hotels
Accor Points are among the most sought-after due to their €40 value per 2000 points (2.35¢ value per point). There are multiple ways to earn Accor Points, and one of the ways to earn 4x Accor Points is to stay at New Hotels. These new hotels are updated every 60 days, and...
Economondo
Review: Korean Air Airbus A321neo – Jeju to Seoul Gimpo
Flying on Korean Air's new Airbus A321neo on a short flight from Jeju to Seoul
One Mile at a Time
Family Files $200K Lawsuit Over Terrible KLM Inflight Bed Bug Fiasco
This sounds like an absolutely awful flight, and I can’t help but wonder just how widespread this issue was…