Sam Chui
GeminiJets Airplane Models: Jan-Feb 2026 New Release + Discounts
I have been collecting GeminiJets airplane models since they launched 20 years ago! Video Special Offer This is a sponsored…
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Top 5 Hotel Bonus Points offers for March 2026
Here are our Top Hotel Stay Bonuses for this month! These are for stays that you credit to a hotel frequent guest program. Many of these offers go beyond this month so don’t count them out for stays you’re booking past this month. If none of the offers listed below...
Frequent Miler
Leading Hotels of the World points sale: Get up to 100% bonus (6 cents per point)
Leading Hotels of the World is running another points sale, this time giving a bonus of up to 100%. That drops the price to as low as 6 cents per point which might sound expensive, but you can get better value than that when redeeming the points. The Deal Leading...
The Bulkhead Seat
BermudAir Unveils Expanded Summer 2026 Schedule With 29 Weekly Flights
BermudAir has announced its updated summer 2026 flight schedule with expanded service across North…
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Iberia Club Award Flight Sale: Receive a discount of up to 35% on select flights Worldwide
Iberia Club’s next award flight sale is here and members can save up to 35% in Avios when redeeming for award flights on select routes across various fare classes. (See the list below) To take advantage of this offer you must book by March 15 for travel completed by May...
View from the Wing
Delta Quietly Reveals Plan To Fly To Manila In DOT Filing — As It Tries To Delay Philippine Airlines Chicago Flight
Delta has finally disclosed its plan to return to Manila, telling the Department of Transportation that it wants to launch daily Los Angeles service next summer with an Airbus A350-900. But it revealed the route in an unusual way — by urging the U.S. government to delay Philippine Airlines planned...
The Bulkhead Seat
Delta Launches Euro Summer 2026 Travel Inspiration Campaign With Interactive Destination Quiz
Delta Air Lines is introducing a new digital campaign called Delta Destinations that is…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Denver Airport Calls On Passengers to Donate Grocery Store Gift Cards For TSA Officers Going Without a Paycheck
This Friday, TSA officers across the United States will go without a paycheck for the first time since the partial federal government shutdown hit the Department of Homeland Security. With TSA officer call-outs now hitting double-digit percentages at some airports, and reports that 300 officers have already quit the agency...
The Bulkhead Seat
Delta Air Lines is Planning Nonstop Los Angeles to Manila Flights for Summer 2027
Delta Air Lines is planning to launch daily service between Los Angeles International Airport…
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Kimpton’s Planned Kauai Resort Looks Aimed At Hawaii’s Luxury Travelers
Whenever I write about a hotel that’s being built, I like to check back every once in a while to see how things are progressing. Sometimes there’s clear movement. For…
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Bilt 2.0 is charging 0.2% foreign transaction fees despite claiming there are none
One of the appealing features of the Bilt 2.0 cards is that they’re listed as having no foreign transaction fee, even the no annual fee Bilt Blue card. Well, it turns out that might not be strictly true. Reader Joe gave us a heads up that Bilt is reportedly charging...
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Bilt 2.0 is charging 0.2% foreign transaction fees despite claiming there are none
Update: Per this screenshot of an email from Bilt CEO Ankur Jain: Hey [redacted] copying in the cardless team here as well to dig in asap on your fraud charges. On the other one, we are aware of the questions surrounding final transaction amounts for foreign transactions and are actively...
Miles To Memories
Vegas Loop Has 11 Miles BUILT AND WAITING + Copperfield’s BIG EXIT & A Pretty A’s Stadium?
Vegas Loop's big progress, A's pretty stadium, Chinatown restaurant census & David Copperfield out in Vegas.
View from the Wing
As Airports Shut Across The Mideast, These Airlines Kept Flying After Losing Their Home Bases To War
As airports across the Middle East shut down because of the Iran war, Gulf Air is doing something few national carriers ever have to do: moving planes and passengers to another airport and continuing service from there. It sounds extraordinary, but history offers several examples of airlines that lost their...
You Are Travel
Marriott Makes It Easier to Know Which of Its Properties Have Overwater Bungalows
tl;dr – There’s a dedicated page to help plan your next bucket list vacation. ​If you’ve ever fancied…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Woman Sues Singapore Airlines After She Was Served ‘Tainted’ Inflight Meal That Resulted in Full Blown Allergic Reaction
A Northern California woman is suing world-renowned Singapore Airlines after she claimed she was served a ‘tainted’ in-flight meal that led to her suffering a full-blown anaphylactic shock that could have been deadly if it wasn’t for her husband’s instinct to quickly administer a life-saving EpiPen shot. Tinyan Lawrence has filed...
Points With a Crew
Should You Buy Hyatt Points With a 20% Discount?
Hyatt is offering a discount if you buy points during the current promotion. But there are only a few times that it makes sense to purchase Hyatt points, like ....
Your Mileage May Vary
The Real Reason Why the Government Shutdown Is Hitting TSA So Hard This Time
Travelers at several U.S. airports have recently reported extremely long waits at TSA security checkpoints, with some passengers waiting hours and even missing flights. The delays are being blamed on…
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Targeted Barclays cardholder promos: Earn bonus points when adding authorized users
Barclays is sending targeted emails to some cobranded cardholders, offering 2,500 bonus points in return for adding one or more authorized users and having them spend $25 or more. The Deal Earn 2,500 bonus points on targeted Barclays cobranded cards when adding one or more authorized users and they spend...
One Mile at a Time
Hilton Honors American Express Card Review: No Annual Fee & Elite Status
Link: Learn more about the Hilton Honors American Express Card
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VPNs for Cheaper Flights
Learn how to use a VPN to bypass airline geo-pricing and find cheaper flights in 2026. Discover the exact step-by-step method and avoid currency traps.
Miles To Memories
American Airlines to Open Expanded Admirals Club Lounge at Austin Airport — With First-Ever Outdoor Terrace
American Airlines is doubling its Admirals Club lounge at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, adding more space and its first-ever outdoor terrace.
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Top 5 Hotel Stay Bonuses for Airline Programs – March 2026
Here are our Top 5 Hotel Stay Bonus Airline Mile/Point offers for this month! This post is for bonuses that you credit to an airline frequent flyer program. Many of these offers go beyond this month so don’t count them out for stays you’re book past this month. If none...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
$50 New Member Referral Bonus With Rakuten
This is your chance to cash in on a $50 new member referral bonus when you sign up as a new member of Rakuten; and you will receive a bonus of $50.00 via referral when you spend a minimum of $50.00 within the first 90 days of your new membership, which is...
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Barclays Aviator to Citi transition April 2026: What we know and what we don’t
Update 3/11/26: More details have been announced for Aviator Silver cardholders; you can see that update below here. Thanks to reader Jeff for the heads up. ~ We now have a clearer picture as to the details regarding the transition of Barclays Aviator and Aviator Silver cardholders to Citi accounts....
One Mile at a Time
Guide To World Of Hyatt Club Access Awards: What Are They Useful For?
World of Hyatt’s Milestone Rewards program offers perks for every 10 elite qualifying nights that members earn in a calendar year, all the way from 10 nights to 150 nights. The Milestone Rewards perk that has historically been the least valuable is club access awards. However, thanks to these certificates...
View from the Wing
American Airlines Flight Attendants Union Brings Back Strike-Threat Pins — But Still Will Not Say What It Wants
A Discover-optimized lede for this would be: American Airlines flight attendants are being told to wear the red pins again — the same symbols used during the union’s strike-threat campaign — even though they already won a new contract and the union still is not clearly saying what, exactly, it...
The Bulkhead Seat
Hyatt Ziva Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort Planned for 2029 Debut
Hyatt is expanding its family-friendly all-inclusive portfolio with plans to open Hyatt Ziva Punta…
Monkey Miles
Global Entry is back open: Everything you need to know including which credit cards reimburse, the new app, new fee, how to apply, remote interviews, and more!
Everything you need to know about Global Entry
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How We Ended Up With Access to Half the Lounges at IAD — Including Polaris
Honestly, lounge access was probably the last thing on my mind when we booked this trip to Germany. I was more focused on the bigger pieces of the itinerary —…
Miles To Memories
MGM Rewards Status Match Challenge Is Back
MGM Rewards has brought back its Status Match Challenge, offering complimentary Gold or Platinum status for the next 90 days. You also have the option to complete requirements to extend your status through January 31, 2028.
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Citi Strata Elite Arrives In A Premium Box — But The Real Value Is 75,000 Points And Faster American Airlines Miles
Citi Strata Elite arrives in a surprisingly premium package, but the real value is what the card earns. The current offer delivers 75,000 points and credits worth up to $1,200 in the first year, and its points now transfer to American Airlines AAdvantage.