The Gate with Brian Cohen
Reindeer in Snowy Northern Finland. Short Video Included.
I spotted reindeer in snowy northern Finland as I was driving north on Highway E8 towards Kittilä in the Lapland of the country. Just in time for Christmas, here are some photographs and a video of my brief experience. Along the side of the road was... The post Reindeer in Snowy Northern...
View from the Wing
Hotel Zena Is A Female Empowerment Hotel — My Status Still Got Me A Suite
I wasn't sure I'd feel at home at a 'female empowerment hotel' - but Hotel Zena (1) gave me a suite as a status upgrade, and (2) has a portrait of Ruth Bader Ginsburg that's just awesome. Continue reading Hotel Zena Is A Female Empowerment Hotel — My Status...
2PAXfly
QANTAS: Cuts free First Class for executives and board members on Project Sunrise flights
Qantas has quietly tightened the rules around who can use staff and director travel entitlements at the very front of the aircraft. In particular, it has drawn a hard line around First Class for its future Project Sunrise Airbus A350-1000ULR fleet, where seats will be scarce, ultra-premium, and intended primarily...
Frequent Miler
How Frequent Miler makes money | Coffee Break Ep83 | 12-23-25
People often ask how a site like ours makes money. In this episode, we’ll talk about how we do (and don’t) make money talking and writing about miles and points. How Frequent Miler makes money Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast platform. You can click...
Will Run For Miles
Hotel Review: The Luxurious Grand Hyatt Bogota and the Grand Executive Suite
The Grand Executive Suite is a beautiful premium level World of Hyatt suite with a dining room, a living room, a bedroom and two bathrooms. The post Hotel Review: The Luxurious Grand Hyatt Bogota and the Grand Executive Suite appeared first on Will Run For Miles.
No Work All Travel
Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club HKG Closing
Some disappointing lounge news from Hong Kong — the Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club HKG will very shortly be closing up shop. Not only was Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club HKG the sole international Chase Sapphire offering, but it also allowed in Priority Pass Select users without, for...
Frequent Miler
Hyatt Regency Birmingham, England in a Regency Suite: Bottom Line Review
My in-laws are spending 2.5 weeks with us over Christmas and the New Year in the UK. We’d looked into visiting Germany for a couple of days to hit up some Christmas markets, but it ended up being too late to book flights and accommodation for good value, so we...
Your Mileage May Vary
Teen Got “Home Alone-ed” As Family Left Her Behind on Trip
I’m going to let you in on a little secret – don’t tell anyone, but until this year, I had never seen the movie Home Alone. I know, I know…the…
Points With a Crew
What Are the Odds That a Doctor Is on Board Your Plane?
I don’t write flight recaps for every single flight I take. For every QSuite business class flight or onboard shower, there are plenty of boring flights on A319s or regional jets. I mean, aside from your Southwest seat-saving drama, there’s not too much exciting about most of my flights. But...
Points Miles and Bling
Hot Mess – Swiss Business Class A330 Review from Montreal to Zurich
Booking Swiss Business Class Last month, I found myself heading to Toulouse (TLS), France, to host the very first edition… The post Hot Mess – Swiss Business Class A330 Review from Montreal to Zurich appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
Wild About Travel
One of the World’s Most Remote Train lines: Australia’s Prospector
Western Australia is huge: it is about ten times the size of the UK and almost four times the size of Texas. Only around 3 million people live in the state, and roughly 2.2 million of them are in the capital, Perth, while the UK has about 67 million people...
Economondo
Review: Korean Air Airbus A321neo – Jeju to Seoul Gimpo
Flying on Korean Air's new Airbus A321neo on a short flight from Jeju to Seoul
Travel Points Playbook
Lounge Access When Flying Southwest: Escape Lounge Tulsa
One of the drawbacks of flying Southwest is that they do not (yet!) operate their own airport lounges. … The post Lounge Access When Flying Southwest: Escape Lounge Tulsa appeared first on Travel Points Playbook.
Miles For Family
How Many Miles and Points Do I Own? (End of 2025 Edition)
The past two years,  I have divulged my miles and points balances in a blog post (see my 2024 post and my April 2025 post). I’m constantly earning and burning miles, so my balances always fluctuate.  See Beginner’s Guide: 7 Steps to Free Travel with Miles and Points.  I recently...
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BoardingArea
Review: United Club – Denver (DEN), Concourse A
Two-floor lounge with Colorado aesthetic serves United’s growing presence in Denver’s A concourse The summary The lounge is near gate A24 of Denver International’s A concourse.  Although less sumptuous than its larger counterparts in the B concourse (where most United flights operate from), the lounge has the same aesthetic that...
Travel Codex
Review: American A321XLR Premium Economy, JFK-LAX
The stars finally lined up again to hit up a product inaugural. Way back in 2017, I attended Southwest’s launch of the Boeing 737 MAX-8. Or should I say, attempted to, because that flight…didn’t go according to plan. This time, I set out to get on American’s inaugural flight on...
Wild About Travel
After 300 Airports, Here Are the Best and Worst
After many decades of flying, I’ve now passed through 300 airports. It’s a slightly ridiculous milestone, but it does give me a bit of authority when I say what makes a great airport and what makes a terrible one. There are seven things that win me over with airports: 1....
Live and Let’s Fly
48 Hours In New York City For Family Christmas Magic
My daughter had been romanticizing Christmas in New York City and with nearly no notice, my wife and I decided to make it happen. Behold the power of points.  Let’s Go To New York City At 3:30 in the afternoon on a Tuesday, my wife got a crazy idea to...
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: Copenhagen Marriott Hotel
We spent a few days in Copenhagen to check out the Christmas markets. It… The post Hotel Review: Copenhagen Marriott Hotel appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Economondo
Mission 737 Classic Failed: Foggia to Milan on a Greek Embraer
Come with me as I fly with Greek carrier Lumiwings on an Italian domestic service
Points Miles and Bling
My Experiences Travelling in the Middle East as a Woman
Over the last three years on five separate trips, I’ve visited nine countries across the Middle East: Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan,… The post My Experiences Travelling in the Middle East as a Woman appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
Frequent Miler
The 2025 Bonvoyed Awards | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep337 | 12-19-25
In this episode, we talk about how Rove matches your Mesa, we talk about whether or not you should buy IHG Diamond status, and we announce this year’s picks for Bonvoyed of the Year. The 2025 Bonvoyed Awards Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast platform....
Miles For Family
Bilt Adds Another Transfer Partner, No More Miles for Basic Economy and More
Bilt Adds Spirit Airlines as Transfer Partner: I admit, I’m surprised by this development. You can now transfer Bilt Rewards points to Spirit, making Bilt the only points currency that transfers to Spirit Airlines. See the news release here. Rove Giving Mesa Cardholders Free Points: In the aftermath of the...
2PAXfly
FINNAIR: Melbourne to Helsinki flights via Bangkok from October 2026
Finnair is heading to Australia, and not just on a wet-lease to Qantas. The Helsinki-based oneworld carrier will commence a new daily service to Melbourne, beginning 25 October 2026 (subject to approvals). It will be operated with an Airbus A350. This will be the airline’s first-ever scheduled flights to Australia....
TravelUpdate
Don’t get mixed up between Loews Arlington and Live by Loews Arlington
I spent a few days at the Loews hotel in Arlington but let me explain how there was…
Your Mileage May Vary
Hyatt Opened an Adults-Only All-Inclusive in Cancun – Here’s How It’s Doing
When some hotel chains open, you barely hear about it. Another Holiday Inn Express opened in Orlando. Big deal. A Residence Inn near LAX? Meh. Frankfurt’s got a Premier Inn…
Points Miles and Bling
WestJet Elevation Lounge YYC Review: Is it Canada’s Best Domestic Lounge?
WestJet Elevation Lounge YYC – Location and Access My visit to the WestJet Elevation lounge in YYC was on my… The post WestJet Elevation Lounge YYC Review: Is it Canada’s Best Domestic Lounge? appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
Your Mileage May Vary
Netflix Just Quietly Made Watching TV in Hotels Way More Annoying
If you’re the kind of traveler who checks into a hotel, tosses your bag on the bed, and immediately plans to unwind with an episode (or six) of Stranger Things…
Travel Points Playbook
Deadline Mode: How I’m Strategically Chasing My Final Hyatt Milestone
I entered December with 33 elite nights with Hyatt, but I really wanted to stretch for 40 nights… The post Deadline Mode: How I’m Strategically Chasing My Final Hyatt Milestone appeared first on Travel Points Playbook.
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 565: A Power Play
There are lots of ways to flex power in this industry. Two moderately incoherent ones cropped up this week.
Points Miles and Bling
Take my money – Bid to win Emirates Skywards Platinum for 20 Years!
The Emirates Skywards program is offering the chance to secure up to 20 years of Skywards Platinum status through a… The post Take my money – Bid to win Emirates Skywards Platinum for 20 Years! appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
Travel Codex
JW Marriott São Paulo Review
São Paulo isn’t short on luxury hotels, but the JW Marriott São Paulo stands out as a polished sanctuary in one of the busiest cities in South America. As a Marriott Bonvoy Titanium Elite, I had high expectations and this property delivered in almost every way. Plus even if you...