Plane ‘n Simple
Airbus Issues Largest A320 Recall in Company History: What Travelers Need to Know About the 6,000 Jet Global Grounding
If you’re traveling this Thanksgiving weekend, there’s a good chance you’ve already heard about or experienced firsthand the chaos unfolding across global aviation. Airbus just issued one of the largest recalls in its 55-year history, affecting approximately 6,000 A320-family aircraft worldwide. And yes, the timing couldn’t be worse. Here’s everything...
View from the Wing
Is This Delta’s Best SkyMiles Redemption? Listed At 9,000 Miles For Caviar — A Pricing Glitch Makes It Just 1,500 Including Champagne [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 Is This Delta’s Best SkyMiles Redemption? Listed At 9,000 Miles For Caviar — A Pricing Glitch Makes...
Eye of the Flyer
Ryan Air Dumps Loyalty Program, Trump No Fly Zone, Airbus Jet Fix, Florida Lawyer Attacks Senior on NCL Cruise and More Travel News!
Here are this week’s cruise headlines and news from around the web and interweb: Ryanair axes loyalty scheme due to customers getting too many cheap flights Peace and quiet of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago neighbors shattered after he altered flight routes Airlines adopt software fix for Airbus A320 after plane has sudden...
You Are Travel
Rant: Targeted Points Sales Are Kinda BS
tl;dr – Good stuff for thee, but not for me? Don’t get me wrong. I’m a huge fan… The post Rant: Targeted Points Sales Are Kinda BS appeared first on You Are Travel.
One Mile at a Time
Southwest Holds Flight For Connecting Passengers For Over An Hour?!?
As a general rule of thumb, airlines don’t hold flights for connecting passengers. Now, it happens sometimes, and it is happening with an increasing frequency, as airlines employ technology that determines the optimal amount of time a flight can be held without impacting operations.
The Bulkhead Seat
Norse Atlantic Airways Slashes US Routes With Five More Cancelled
Norse Atlantic Airways is a low-cost carrier that is headquartered in Arendal, Norway. The… The post Norse Atlantic Airways Slashes US Routes With Five More Cancelled appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Live and Let’s Fly
Has The MD-11 Already Flown Its Last US Flight?
With every grounded MD-11, the trijet era slips further away. After the UPS crash and a sweeping FAA order, have we already seen its last US takeoff? A Crash, An FAA Order, And A Trijet In Trouble On November 4, a UPS MD-11 freighter lifting off from Louisville’s Muhammad Ali...
One Mile at a Time
American’s Business Class On The 777 & 787: Which Planes Have Which Seats?
There’s often some confusion about which American Airlines wide body jets have which business class seats. In this post, I’d like to provide a rundown of which seats you should expect to find in business class on various long haul flights. I figure this is an especially good time to...
You Are Travel
Rant: Why Are Points Only Transferrable in Increments of 1000?
tl;dr – Can’t computers do math? Something that has long bothered me is the fact that transferring points… The post Rant: Why Are Points Only Transferrable in Increments of 1000? appeared first on You Are Travel.
One Mile at a Time
Huge Amex Business Platinum Card 200K Points Welcome Offer
Link: Learn more about The Business Platinum Card from American Express
Pointalize
Miles&More Status Match: Marriott Gold & 120 Points
Unlock the Miles & More x Marriott partnership. Learn how Senators get free Marriott Gold and how to earn 120 Status Points to fast-track your airline status.
PointsMath
Final Call: Vietnam Airlines LotusMiles & Accor Promotion: Bonus on Conversion
Accor have many Airline Partners. Recently, they added Vietnam Airlines. Both Vietnam Airlines and Accor allow conversion of points and miles to each other’s program. However, such a transfer is usually not beneficial. The Vietnam Airlines and Accor promotion is available until November 30, 2025, for all conversions between the two...
PointsMath
IHG Cyber Sale Promotion: Save Up to 25%
IHG Cyber Sale Promotion is a great way to book paid stays at IHG Hotels & Resorts for a limited period. The maximum discount available is 25% IHG Cyber Sale Promotion: Basics If you have upcoming stays at IHG, then you can save up to 25% by booking during the...
Frequent Miler
Last Chance Deals: 4 transfer bonuses, many hotel promos & award sales, and 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. It’s a busy one this week as there are more than 30 deals ending. There are four different transfer bonuses that’ll be expiring in the coming...
Points With a Crew
New Merchant Added To Chase Freedom Q4 5% Bonuses!
Finally, it's time to activate your Chase Freedom Q4 2025 Bonus categories, and there are some good ones. You must activate before earning 5% cash back and ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
What Is Wrong With This Photograph? Part 329
Greater than 9,000 rooms were added to the portfolio of Marriott International, Incorporated by the end of 2024 as a licensing agreement for the long term with Sonder Holdings Incorporated was announced on Monday, August 19, 2024 to create Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy, which became brand number 35 — but...
You Are Travel
A Market Map of the Travel Industries That’ll Make Any MBA Proud
tl;dr – A good enough market map to get a smile out of a third-year VC associate. I… The post A Market Map of the Travel Industries That’ll Make Any MBA Proud appeared first on You Are Travel.
Frequent Miler
Reciprocal lounge access, what is Hyatt loyalty worth, and JetBlue sweet spots (Saturday Selection)
Throughout the week, our team shares articles they’ve stumbled upon that may interest our readers, even if they might not otherwise merit a full post. Here are some of the posts we found interesting this week: Reciprocal lounge access, what is Hyatt loyalty worth, and JetBlue sweet spots. Reciprocal Lounge...
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (29th November)
We’re past a few more holidays as we now all barrel towards the Christmas and New Year Travel Period. And no, you can’t escape it any more. However, we’ve got a few headlines to go through. Yes, it’s time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  Night-time commuters – Solihull...
You Are Travel
Pre-Approvals Are Getting Out of Hand
tl;dr – Vroom, vroom, I guess? I logged into my Chase account to pay a bill, as any… The post Pre-Approvals Are Getting Out of Hand appeared first on You Are Travel.
The Bulkhead Seat
2025 Weekly Review: November 29th
Greetings from Copenhagen! We’re checking out the Christmas markets after spending some time with… The post 2025 Weekly Review: November 29th appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
View from the Wing
Passenger Demands Entire Row Of Seats For Claustrophobia — This Is Where Disability Demands On Planes Cross The Line
A widely shared video shows a woman insisting her claustrophobia and a doctor note entitle her to three free economy seats, accusing the airline of discrimination when agents tell her she has to pay for them. Here is what actually happens in the call, how disability law and airline policies...
One Mile at a Time
Weekly Review: November 29, 2025
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far, and happy Thanksgiving to those celebrating! I’m grateful to be with family this Thanksgiving, though with a notable absence. On the points & travel front, this week Venezuela banned six foreign airlines, Aerolineas Argentinas announced a big investment in its...
Points With a Crew
Should you buy Alaska Miles With (up to) a 100% Bonus?
Alaska is back with another offer on buying bonus miles, offering a big bonus on miles when you buy at least...
Live and Let’s Fly
A Turkey Dinner from 37,000 Feet Over Iraq
I realized something while searching through my massive archive of airline meal photos today. I’ve had steak, chicken, lamb, pork, fish, lobster, crab, octopus, and even reindeer as a main course on an airplane. But very, very rarely have I had turkey. So for this special Meal of the Week...
One Mile at a Time
The Citi Strata Elite Card’s Incredible First Year Value: Why It Stands Out
Link: Learn more about the Citi Strata Elite Card
Your Mileage May Vary
Small Business Saturday Used to Be an Amex “Holiday.” What Happened?
Forgive me for a bit of nostalgia, but I remember when Small Business Saturday felt like an actual Amex “holiday.” Back when American Express launched Small Business Saturday in 2010,…
Miles To Memories
Overdue! Our Recent Credit Card Application Results
I haven't written a credit card application results article in almost ten months, so it's time to catch up now. Here's how things panned out! The post Overdue! Our Recent Credit Card Application Results appeared first on Miles to Memories.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Peachoid Water Tower Looks Like a Baby’s Butt With a Rash — But People Love It
Drive between exits 90 and 92 on Interstate 85 in South Carolina and you cannot miss it on the north side of the highway: a water tower which is 135 feet tall and resembles a peach — but it looks like a baby’s butt with a rash. Nevertheless, the people of...
View from the Wing
IHG Hotel Worker Decides Black Woman Does Not Look Like A Guest, Calls Police When She Eats The Free Breakfast
A front desk worker at an IHG Avid Hotel in Austin told a Black woman she did not look like a guest, then called police when she ate the free breakfast. She says she was staying on IHG points and was singled out while white guests around her were left...
Altitude Yes
Snowstorm in Chicago Disrupts Peak Thanksgiving Travel
Hundreds of flights at both O'Hare and Midway Airports have been cancelled, disrupting one of the busiest travel days of the year. The post Snowstorm in Chicago Disrupts Peak Thanksgiving Travel first appeared on Altitude Yes.
Monkey Miles
Capital One Venture X Business – Refer a friend, get 100k Miles. Leave your links
I recently added the Capital One Venture X Business to my wallet with the new two tier offer. I added this card to my wallet principally because I have some big end of year expenses which will allow me to hit the $30k spend in 3 months that the first...