Suites and Lobbies
A First Class Experience on Hawaiian Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner | Leihōkū Suites | HNL-SFO
Aloha, everyone. On an absolutely gorgeous day in Honolulu, I was ready to board a brand new, Hawaiian Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Its inaugural flight was a success, and today, I’m thrilled to share with you a full review of my experience in the first-class Leihōkū Suites. The Anticipation For...
Live and Let’s Fly
CardRight: Great Free New App For Managing Credit Cards
CardRight is a great new app for managing credit card accounts, benefits, costs, and other data points and it’s absolutely free.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today....
Travel With Grant
My Experience Cancelling 3 International Business Class Awards: Delta, Korean Air & Air France / KLM
Good afternoon everyone, I hope your weekend is going well.  A few weeks ago, I had to cancel a few international business class awards, so I wanted to share the various cancellation processes, timelines, and fees involved.  If you find yourself in a similar situation, you will know what to...
Your Mileage May Vary
Why Do Points Enthusiasts Go Crazy Over Gift Cards?
If you read other websites that talk about points and miles, you’ll see articles about purchasing gift cards, and you might wonder, “Why? What’s the purpose of using a credit…
View from the Wing
Life’s Big Decisions? At This Marriott, Check The Bathroom [Roundup]
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading Life’s Big Decisions? At This Marriott, Check The Bathroom [Roundup]...
Points With a Crew
17 Tech and Travel Deals at Amazon this weekend
Some decent Amazon weekend deals on travel and tech gear going on this weekend, including headphones, luggage, locks, packing cubes and supplies, travel books and ...
Live and Let’s Fly
WATCH: US Coast Guard Rescues Disney Cruiser By Helicopter
A passenger onboard a Disney cruise ship had to be airlifted by helicopter from the Coast Guard while the ship was at sea, revealed in dramatic footage.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on...
The Bulkhead Seat
Six-Hour Immigration Lines at Miami International Airport Highlight the Need for Change
I’ve said it before and I’ll continue to say it, Global Entry is amazing.… The post Six-Hour Immigration Lines at Miami International Airport Highlight the Need for Change appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
View from the Wing
Six-Hour Immigration Lines at Miami Airport As Passengers Miss Connecting Flights, A Crisis for Both Citizens and Visitors
Passengers arriving into the country at Miami International Airport faced immigration lines stretching up to six hours long on Saturday evening. Video shows the line just to get into the immigration hall. Continue reading Six-Hour Immigration Lines at Miami Airport As Passengers Miss Connecting Flights, A Crisis for Both Citizens...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Great Pyrenees Mix Puppies. Sunday Morning Photograph.
Great Pyrenees mix puppies were eager to be petted, held, and even adopted during a break of an event which was hosted by... The post Great Pyrenees Mix Puppies. Sunday Morning Photograph. appeared first on The Gate.
Points Miles and Bling
A pleasant ride on United Airlines 757-200 Business Class (2024)
In January 2024, I was scheduled to fly on United Airlines from Ottawa (YOW) to Las Vegas (LAS) via Chicago… The post A pleasant ride on United Airlines 757-200 Business Class (2024) appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
One Mile at a Time
What Are The Best Airports In The World? Here Are My Picks…
Airports have changed a lot over the years, both for better and worse. On the one hand, they have some unbelievable amenities that would have been unimaginable decades ago. On the other hand, many airports just haven’t grown efficiently, and don’t seem to consider the passenger experience.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
A Group of Private Citizens Are Sueing to Block Alaska Airlines $1.9 Billion Takeover of Hawaiian Airlines
A group of eight private citizens have come together in an attempt to block the attempted takeover of Hawaiian Airlines by Alaska Airlines, arguing that the merger will threaten harm to passengers, as well as lead to the death of Hawaiian’s ‘famous Aloha spirit’, and the loss of Hawaii-based jobs....
View from the Wing
Skip Baggage Claim: Delta To Eliminate Luggage Collection And Re-check For International Arrivals
Delta Air Lines is working with the U.S. government so that connecting passengers arriving off of international flights won’t have to collect their checked baggage and drag it through customs themselves. Starting with flights arriving from Tokyo Haneda, and potentially by the end of the year, passengers will be able...
The Bulkhead Seat
Free Lifetime Subscription to HotelSlash
HotelSlash works by helping travelers book hotels and then constantly checking the prices to… The post Free Lifetime Subscription to HotelSlash appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Monkey Miles
American Express® Gold Card referral offer: 90k + 20% back on dining
Check out what reader referral or one of our reader's referrals to the new American Express Gold Card The post American Express® Gold Card referral offer: 90k + 20% back on dining appeared first on Monkey Miles.
View from the Wing
“White Lotus” Hotel, The Four Seasons Maui, May Default On Mortgage
It’s tempting to think that the struggles the Four Seasons Maui faces might stem from Maui’s wildfires, which pushed away tourists. No doubt that hasn’t helped, and high interest rates have made cheap refinancing a problem . But this has actually been a troubled property for a long time. Continue reading...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: ANA Lounge (Priority Pass) Lisbon
The ANA Lounge (accessible via Priority Pass or partner airlines) in Lisbon, Portugal had plenty to offer for just about everyone.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today....
Monkey Miles
Bilt Rewards adds Blade helicopter as a partner ( Platinum members get free ride )
Bilt Rewards adds Blade helicopter as a partner ( Platinum members get free ride ) The post Bilt Rewards adds Blade helicopter as a partner ( Platinum members get free ride ) appeared first on Monkey Miles.
One Mile at a Time
JFK ATC Error: Four Planes Cross Runway As Another Takes Off
We’ve seen a concerning number of close calls at airports lately. In some cases they’re due to mistakes by pilots, while in other cases they’re due to mistakes by air traffic controllers. Here’s an especially bad incident involving the latter…
Live from a Lounge
Seats.Aero: A powerful tool to search for airline and hotel reward availability (+ a 30% Discount on paid subscription)
Here is an in-depth primer to Seats.Aero, an award search engine on the rise with a slightly different approach from the usual. And your opportunity to lock in their lowest prices yet on the Pro version. The post Seats.Aero: A powerful tool to search for airline and hotel reward availability (+...
Frequent Miler
Last Chance Deals: Wyndham points sale, Dell Amex Offers & more
Welcome to our weekly list of what’s ending this week as well as a collection of some other deals that are due to end soon. More than half a dozen deals are expiring this week, including a couple of Dell Amex Offers. Also ending this week are the latest opportunity to...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
What Is Wrong With This Photograph? Part 245
I pulled over onto the shoulder of the westbound lanes of Georgia State Highway 316 in Bethlehem to take the following photograph. For this edition of this popular game, can you guess what... The post What Is Wrong With This Photograph? Part 245 appeared first on The Gate.
The Bulkhead Seat
British Airways Relocating at Chicago O’Hare International Airport to be Near American Airlines
British Airways is moving terminals at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) on April 25th.… The post British Airways Relocating at Chicago O’Hare International Airport to be Near American Airlines appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Economy Class & Beyond
British Airways to move to Chicago O’Hare Terminal 3
In news that I can only describe as “positive” British Airways is to change terminal at Chicago O’Hare, with departures being routed through Terminal 3. A sign you won’t see soon – a British Airways Boeing 777-200ER parked up at Chicago O’Hare Terminal 5 as it loads for a return flight to London...
Travel With Grant
My Preparation to Close American Express Business Platinum Card
Good afternoon everyone, I hope your weekend is going well. A few days ago, I wrote Contact AMEX if Alaska Airlines Seat Assignment / Upgrade Purchases Do Not Trigger Airline Fee Reimbursement Credit.  That post was in preparation of closing my American Express Business Platinum Card after the $695 annual fee...
The Bulkhead Seat
United Airlines Captain Threatens to Divert Over Misbehaving School Kids
A recent flight saw a United Airlines captain trying to decide if he should… The post United Airlines Captain Threatens to Divert Over Misbehaving School Kids appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Your Mileage May Vary
Why Airlines Prohibit Name Changes On Tickets & What You Can Do Instead
One of the frustrations one might have with airlines is that you’re not allowed to change the name on a plane ticket. It doesn’t matter if it turns out you…
Frequent Miler
The cheapest way to book Delta One, FAA grounds Alaska flights and is cruise ship internet a rip-off? (Saturday Selection)
The FAA grounds all Alaska Airlines flights for an hour, a “cheap” way to book Delta One and…is expensive cruise ship internet a rip-off? All that and more in this week’s Saturday Selection, our weekly round-up of interesting tidbits from around the interwebs (links to each article are embedded in...
View from the Wing
The Great Airline Soda Can Debate: How United’s Full Can Generosity Backfires
Not only are United Airlines coach plastic cups downright pretty in blue, United Airlines will generally give you the whole can of soda and Delta usually pours out a cup for you. You’re getting more from United, cup size aside. But this doesn't work well sitting in coach. Continue reading The...
One Mile at a Time
Weekly Review: April 20, 2024
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I’m home after a trip to Seattle this week, and am happy to be back in a warmer climate. On the points & travel front, this week American revealed details of its new Flagship Suite Preferred seat, Aegean announced it...
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: Lancer 300 Modular Backpack
The Lancer 300 Modular Backpack is on Kickstarter for a few more days. It features a power station, exoskeleton design and modular camera components for maximum...