Merry Christmas, or, if Christmas is not your thing, I wish you felicitations in the religious, cultural or customary greeting of your choice!!! Plus a bit of advice on Christmas cards

Historically, Thai Airways fleet has been all over the place, and the carrier has lacked any sort of a cohesive strategy. At one point, it almost felt like someone in the carriers fleet planning department was getting paid a bonus for acquiring as many different kinds of planes as possible.

Historically, Thai Airways’ fleet has been all over the place, and the carrier has lacked any sort of a cohesive strategy. At one point, it almost felt like someone in the carrier’s fleet planning department was getting paid a bonus for acquiring as many different kinds of planes as possible.

A hotel guest went viral after exploding at the front desk when asked to lower his TV volume at 4 a.m., insisting that his Diamond status exempted him from hotel quiet rules. Plus, watch the classic "Diamond Member Check-In" parody and more. Continue reading “I’m A Diamond Member!” Guest Argues At...

The year is 2025; and here we go again: after almost two months of what seems to be non-stop advertisements for endless sales and a continuous onslaught of music in celebration of one of the holiest days for Christians around the world, there are people who believe that the true...

United Airlines shared the most booked international destinations by state this week. The list… The post United Airlines Shares the Most-Booked International Destinations From Every State appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

She wanted to take two cats with her in one carrier on an Alaska Airlines flight. When the airline wouldn’t allow it, her claim of “Christmas ruined” became a viral and pathetic holiday spectacle. “Two Cats Karen” Melts Down At Alaska Airlines Over Pet Policy A passenger now widely dubbed...

Does Donald Trump’s stupidity have any bounds? The answer is no. But neither does his power. In another irrational move, DJT has decided to ban the import and sale of new DJI drones to the US. Like bombing tiny tug boats in the Caribbean, the administration cites ‘security concerns’ as...

Alaska wants a new boss for inflight credit card pitches—someone to “empower” flight attendants, drive participation, and report results up the chain, guided (naturally) by “core values and leadership principles.” Also in today’s roundup: United’s map of the most-booked international destination from each state, the latest doubts about pre-scheduled Uber airport...

Top executives at Australian flag carrier Qantas have just had one of their best employee perks stripped away after they were told they will not be allowed to travel in the airline’s luxe new First Class suites that will debut on the Airbus A350-1000 next year. At the very least,...

Merry Christmas, Happy Kwanza, a belated Happy Hanukkah, and happy Thursday to all! Here’s something we discuss once or twice a year. It came to mind the other day while I waited (and waited) for my checked luggage after a Delta Air Lines flight. Given that many readers might be...

Christmas is upon us once again. This has been quite the year in geopolitics, but a generally stable year for carriers. The divergence between budget and full-service carriers in the USA continues, but on the whole, the airline industry is robust. I see headwinds in 2026 in terms of reaching...

Every hotel loyalty program has a different policy when it comes to being able to combine points among members. Arguably Hilton Honors has the most generous policy of any program when it comes to letting members combine points, so I wanted to take a closer look at that in this...

Every hotel loyalty program has a different policy when it comes to being able to combine points among members. Arguably Hilton Honors has the most generous policy of any program when it comes to letting members combine points, so I wanted to take a closer look at that in this...

Since 2022, I’ve been publishing annual “state of the business” posts detailing how Frequent Miler has been doing in terms of blog readers, podcast listeners, revenue, etc. Now, once again, here’s your chance to peek behind the curtain… It’s not about the stats for me Before we get to the...

Basic Economy fares no longer earn AAdvantage miles or Loyalty Points with American Airlines for tickets that were purchased on or after 12:00 in the morning Central Standard Time on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 — and no advance notice or warning was issued pertaining to this change. Prior to this change... The post...

An American Airlines pilot posted a pay breakdown showing how $35,000 every two weeks can happen once hourly rates and stacked incentives are added up. Also in today’s roundup: a fatal “cocaine” buy on the Wynn casino floor that police say was fentanyl, a cockroach dropping onto food in an...

If you're looking for Christmas ideas for a traveling friend, here are 17 of the best travel books meant to inspire your next adventure

We’ve written before about the fact that you can link your Lyft account with Alaska Airlines, Hilton, Bilt, or United to earn additional rewards on your rides. What I hadn’t realized until yesterday when writing about a new Lyft/Alaska promo is that there’s an additional feature that can earn you even higher...

Air France and KLM are giving travelers a little holiday gift with $50 off… The post Holiday Promo: Air France and KLM Are Offering $50 Off Flights for 2026 Travel appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

A passenger on a Southwest flight out of Phoenix filmed Donald Trump Jr. and a woman in a bright red pantsuit arriving in a black SUV, walking the ramp with what appears to be a Secret Service detail, and taking stairs under the jet bridge to board. Trump family members...

It’s Christmas Eve and just one day until Santa returns. While waiting for the… The post My Favorite Holiday Movies With Scenes in Airports appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

Preferred Hotels & Resorts is offering 1,000 bonus points when joining their loyalty program and using promo code LMEDEC25. The Deal Earn 1,000 bonus points when joining the Preferred Hotels iPrefer loyalty program with promo code LMEDEC25. Direct link to offer. Key Terms Expiry date unknown. Quick Thoughts 1,000 points...

If you’re the kind of traveler who prefers a Zodiac ride past calving glaciers over a pool deck and umbrella drink, then Oceanwide Expeditions should be on your radar. This is a company built for travelers who want true, boots‑on‑the‑ground (and ice) exploration. No fluff, no big ship crowds, just...