One Mile at a Time
JetBlue Premier Card Adds Companion Credits, Mosaic Boost, Award Rebate
In early 2025, we saw JetBlue and Barclays launch the new $499 annual fee JetBlue Premier Card. This was intended to coincide with JetBlue starting to open its own network of lounges, and was also intended to capitalize on the increasing demand among consumers for premium credit cards.
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White House Budget Bans COVID Air Travel Mask Mandates — Four Years After They Already Ended
The White House budget would bar federal spending on COVID air travel mask mandates, reopening one of the most polarizing fights in modern flying even though the federal rule died in court and vanished four years ago. What makes this feel especially strange is that it is not responding to...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
AirAsia is Still Committed to Building a Hub in Bahrain With Flights to Europe Set to Take Off in June… Hopefully
AirAsia X, the long-haul arm of Kuala Lumpur-based airline AirAsia, says it remains committed to building a “key strategic hub” in Bahrain, with flights between London and Asia set to take off from the small Persian Gulf nation in June. The renewed commitment was announced on Monday, amidst speculation that...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
National Car Rental One Two Free Returns: Earn a free rental day with two rentals
One of the longest running annual car rental promotions has returned for 2026 and that is National Emerald Club’s One Two Free promotion. The free rental day offer: Receive one free rental day with every two eligible Midsize or larger vehicle rentals of at least two consecutive days in the...
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Citi Strata Elite Card — 75,000 Points Plus $1,200 In Credits In Year One
Citi new Strata Elite card delivers a surprisingly strong first-year value play. The current offer combines 75,000 points with up to $1,200 in travel credits, and those points can now transfer directly to American Airlines AAdvantage.
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JetBlue Adds Companion Pass And 15% Award Rebate To Its $499 Premier Card — No Fee Increase
JetBlue and Barclays just made the $499 JetBlue Premier Card materially better, adding a companion pass, a 15% rebate on award redemptions, new travel credits, and a 25-tile head start toward status — without raising the annual fee.
Frequent Miler
JetBlue changes: Increased checked baggage fees, subscription plans, & redeem points for various expenses
It was a busy week for JetBlue last week as they announced several changes and new initiatives. Checked baggage fees were increased, several subscription plans were launched, and they also introduced the ability to redeem your TrueBlue points for various different fees that they charge. Increased checked baggage fees JetBlue...
Live and Let’s Fly
American Airlines Reassigned Confirmed Business Class Seats To Employee Standbys During Boarding: Here’s How To Avoid It
Here’s a cautionary tale that should make you think twice about when you board your next flight. Checked in, confirmed seat, and still almost left behind on American Airlines… When Confirmed Seats Aren’t Really Confirmed (American Airlines Edition) A traveler recently shared a troubling experience on an American Airlines flight...
One Mile at a Time
Review: Primeclass Lounge Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)
During myexotic journey to Bangkok via Paris,I flew Aircalin’s Airbus A330neo business class from Paris (CDG) to Bangkok (BKK). Prior to my flight, I had the chance to check out the Primeclass Lounge Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, located in Terminal 2.
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Patent Troll Targets Airline Call Center Software In New Suit — 90+ Filings In 3 Years
Patent Armory has sued JSX over the software that routes customer service calls, the latest move from a plaintiff that has filed more than 90 patent cases in just three years. One of the two patents it is asserting has already expired, and a similar suit it brought against Delta...
Frequent Miler
More Easy Rewards: Fee-free Visa Gift Cards at Staples
Staples is again offering fee-free fixed $200 Visa Gift Cards from Sunday, April 5, through Saturday, April 11, 2026. The limit is nine per customer per day (although some stores may allow more). Different stores appear to have different policies regarding the variable-load cards that some Staples now sell. Some...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
JAL Japan Airlines Mileage Bank: Earn 2x miles flying between Tokyo & Frankfurt (April 6 Bonus Offer Highlight)
Today's bonus offer highlight has Japan Airlines celebrating their terminal move at Frankfurt airport with a double miles offer on flights between Tokyo and Frankfurt. Check out all of the new bonuses added today:
One Mile at a Time
Cruising To Antarctica: What’s The Best, Luxury(ish) Option?
In recent times, I’ve gotten more interested in cruising again. It’s an interesting time for the industry, given the number of luxury hotel groups that are sort of getting into the cruising industry, at least from a licensing standpoint — we’re talking about Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, Four Seasons Yachts, Orient...
