Live from a Lounge
End of an Era: Axis Bank Credit Cards nix Accor, Marriott and Qatar Airways from transfer partner list with immediate effect
Axis Bank has rolled out overnight, a whole bunch of changes where conversion ratios have changed, and crowd favourite Accor ALL and my favourite Marriott Bonvoy have been removed altogether.
Frequent Miler
Best Credit Card Offers for April 2026
Which rewards credit card is right for you? Find the best publicly available credit card offers all on this one page. We'll show you the best credit cards for spend, frequent flyer miles, hotel points, cash back, and more.
Points With a Crew
Chase United℠ Business Card Review – New Higher Offer
If you're in the market for a new business card, the welcome offer from Chase's United Explorer Business card is a great option!
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Challenges of Traveling During Passover for Jewish People
Passover began at sundown tonight, Wednesday, April 1, 2026 all around the world and lasts for eight days — except in Israel, where the holiday lasts for seven days. The holiday — which is also known in Hebrew as Pesach — is celebrated and observed by Jewish people worldwide on the date...
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Flying Blue Promo Rewards for April 2026: Get 25% off awards between select US cities & Europe
It’s the first of the month which means there’s a new batch of Flying Blue Promo Rewards available. As always, you can save 25% on economy award flights between a selection of North American cities and Europe, with one US city being discounted for business class flights. The Deal Save...
The Alviator
Review: Swiss Business Class Lounge A, Zurich (ZRH)
A review of Swiss' "main" Schengen lounge at Concourse A, accessible to all eligible Star Alliance passengers.
View from the Wing
Citi Is Running Its Best AAdvantage Business Card Bonus — 75,000 Miles and $0 Annual Fee For 12 Months
Citi brought back the best-ever welcome offer on its AAdvantage Business card: 75,000 American Airlines miles after $5,000 spend in 5 months, with the $99 annual fee waived for the first year. The headline bonus is great on its own, but the real edge for frequent American flyers is what...
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Current point transfer bonuses for April 2026
The best points rewards programs, in our opinion, are those that allow points to be transferred to many different airline and hotel loyalty programs. In this way, it’s often possible to get outsized value from your points. For example, suppose you want to fly lie-flat business class to Europe. Prices...
Your Mileage May Vary
Why Bilt Gold Status Is More Valuable Than It Seems
One of the things that makes Bilt different from the other major transferable points programs is that it doesn’t just give you points. It also has a tiered membership. That’s…
View from the Wing
Passenger Just Got Banned For Vaping On A Plane — Why Is It Treated Like Smoking?
A passenger was banned after vaping in an airplane lavatory triggered the smoke alarm and brought police to meet the flight on arrival, but the more interesting question is why e-cigarettes are treated the same as cigarettes in the first place.
Miles To Memories
Strat Sale Approved, April Fool’s Vegas Style & Four Seasons Las Vegas Review!
April Fool's Vegas style, Four Seasons Las Vegas Review, temp casinos, Strat sold & Casino movie myth dispelled.
Frequent Miler
You can get a 70% bonus transferring Chase Ultimate Rewards to IHG, but you shouldn’t
Chase is once again offering a transfer bonus to IHG One Rewards, this time for 70%. As always though, this is a terrible use of your points and should be avoided. The Deal Get a 70% bonus when transferring Chase Ultimate Rewards to IHG One Rewards. Key Terms Expires April...
The Bulkhead Seat
American Airlines Refreshes Lounge Menus Across Major Airports This Spring
American Airlines is rolling out seasonal menu updates across its Flagship® and Admirals Club®…
The Bulkhead Seat
The Standard is Set to Debut in Texas With Transformation of South Congress Hotel
Austin’s iconic South Congress district is getting a hospitality upgrade as The Standard brand…
View from the Wing
One Passenger Tried To Open An Emergency Exit Inflight, Got Caught Smoking Near Jet Fuel And Fought Airport Staff — On Multiple Flights
One passenger in India is accused of a string of alarming incidents in March, including allegedly trying to open an emergency exit inflight, smoking near jet fuel on an airport ramp, and fighting with airline and airport staff. The episodes reportedly happened on separate flights just weeks apart, making this...
Hawaii Calling
Southwest Eyes Honolulu Lounge in Bold Move Into Premium Travel—But Why Now?
Back in late 2025, plans were uncovered by Enilria suggesting Southwest Airlines was preparing to build its first airport lounge in Hawai‘i at Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. At the time, it raised more questions than answers. Now, with a closer look at the site and updated information, that...
From Home and Back
When Will You Trade Seats?
We’ve all been there – the request to trade seats. And if you haven’t yet, well, your time… The post When Will You Trade Seats? appeared first on From Home and Back.
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Air India Chase Offer: Get 10% back on $100-$500 spend
There’s a targeted Chase Offer available at the moment that’s giving 10% back as a statement credit when spending $100+ with Air India. The Deal Get 10% back as a statement credit when spending $100+ in a single transaction with Air India via a targeted Chase Offer. Key Terms Expires...
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: Air-Lock Travel Bag (Back By Thursday)
The Air-Lock travel bag is a system that allows you to save space by achieving 90% compression in less than a minute. It's on Kickstarter, but only for a few more ...
Your Mileage May Vary
Miami May Finally Fix Its Cruise Port Problem—With A Direct Airport Train
Getting to PortMiami isn’t easy—and for one of the busiest cruise ports in the world, that’s a problem. The local government is looking into fixing that. PortMiami is recognized as…
Miles To Memories
Get $125 Bonus with New Kraken Account
Rakuten is once again offering an increased bonus for new Kraken accounts.
Live and Let’s Fly
United CRJ450 Photo Tour: A Premium Makeover For Its Most Hated Jet
As part of United Airlines’ recent media event in Los Angeles, I had the chance to step onboard its new Bombardier CRJ450 and take a close look at every seat and detail. This is not a brand-new aircraft, but it represents a very throughful makeover of the regional flying experience...
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Hyatt Regency Niagara Falls Fallsview is open; book Fallsview rooms with points
One of the best-located hotels on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls was historically the Embassy Suites by Hilton Niagara Falls Fallsview. The problem was that the rooms were old and tired, with the property getting middling reviews from people staying there. Well, there’s good news on that front. The...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
American Airlines Flight Attendants Hold Vigil For Slain Coworker As He Takes His Final Flight Back to Dallas Fort Worth
American Airlines flight attendants based at Dallas Forth Worth International Airport are holding a vigil for their slain coworker, Eric Fernando Gutierrez, as he takes his final flight back to his home base, days after his body was found between the municipalities of Jerico and Puente Iglesias in Colombia. Eric...
Miles To Memories
Alaska Airlines Shows Off Its New International Business Class Suites
Alaska Airlines revealed this week its all-new International Business Class, a premium long-haul experience that will be available this spring as the airline expands to Europe and Asia.
One Mile at a Time
Atmos Rewards Credit Card Limited Time Bonus Offers & Eligibility Rules Explained
Link: Learn about the best credit cards for Alaska Atmos Rewards
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Significant Changes to Air India Maharaja Club Effective Immediately
Significant changes to the Air India Maharaja Club membership program are effective immediately as officially announced earlier today, Wednesday, April 1, 2026 — and these changes promise to deliver substantially greater value, flexibility, and recognition to members. The enhancements are shaped by insights gathered from greater than a year of active...
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Save 15% on IHG award stays at new hotels
For the last few years, IHG has been offering a 15% discount on award stays at new properties, with different hotels being discounted one, two, and three months ahead of time. The list of eligible hotels gets updated each month with new properties and were previously bookable for three months...
One Mile at a Time
Big Alaska Atmos Rewards Summit Card Offer: 100K Points, 25K Award, 50% Off
Link: Learn about the best credit cards for Alaska Atmos Rewards
View from the Wing
United Is Building Two Of The Worlds Largest Lounges — Internal Presentation Shows How Hub Spending Will Drive Its Next Profit Leap
United Airlines is planning two of the worlds largest airport lounges in Houston and Washington Dulles while also laying groundwork for a return to New York JFK. An internal presentation makes clear these projects are not just about nicer terminals — they are part of a broader strategy to turn...
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Amex Is Removing a Card Benefit—But Not the One You’re Thinking Of
With all the recent talk about American Express benefits, it’s easy to assume that any notice about a perk going away has something to do with the usual suspects. Maybe…
Miles To Memories
Three New Transfer Bonuses for Japan Airlines, Aeroplan and IHG
With the start of the new month, we have three new transfer bonuses. Capital One is offering a 30% bonus for Japan Airlines while Chase is offering 20% bonus for Aeroplan and 70% bonus for IHG.