View from the Wing
What’s Really on Your Plate? United Airlines’ Mystery Meal [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 What’s Really on Your Plate? United Airlines’ Mystery Meal [Roundup]...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Top 5 Hotel Stay Bonuses for Airline Programs – April 2024
Here are our Top 5 Hotel Stay Bonus Airline Mile/Point offers for this month! This post is for bonuses that you credit to an airline frequent flyer program. Many of these offers go beyond this month so don’t count them out for stays you’re book past this month. If none...
The Bulkhead Seat
Several Stowaways Removed From Delta Air Lines Flight in Los Angeles
A Delta Air Lines flight between Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Los Angeles… The post Several Stowaways Removed From Delta Air Lines Flight in Los Angeles appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Travel Codex
Turkish Airlines Business Class Review
Turkish Airlines business class consistently receives accolades for being among the top ways to fly in comfort to Europe, the middle east and beyond. Bloggers rave about the comfort, and unparalleled service, particularly within its esteemed Business Class and onboard chef. Nestled within the confines of its newer lavish cabins...
Points With a Crew
Can You Combine A Hyatt Free Night Certificate and Points On The Same Reservation?
It's actually surprisingly easy to combine a Hyatt free night certificate and points on the same reservation. All you need to do is ...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Top 5 Hotel Stay Bonus Point offers for April 2024
Here are our Top Hotel Stay Bonuses for this month! These are for stays that you credit to a hotel frequent guest program. Many of these offers go beyond this month so don’t count them out for stays you’re booking past this month. If none of the offers listed below...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: MSC Yacht Club (Cruise – Business Class)
Cruising is completely different than the rest of the ship when it’s inside of a separate business class or first class portion of the ship. Here’s a look at MSC Yacht Club. 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...
View from the Wing
Police Remove Multiple Stowaways Discovered On Delta Flight From Atlanta To Los Angeles
A passenger sitting at the front of the coach cabin on the Airbus A350 saw a family of 5 seat themselves in the 'Comfort+' section. However two of those seats were already occupied. A flight attendant comes in to sort out the 'duplicate seats'. But those weren't the...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Ornate Streetlights in Barcelona. Sunday Morning Photograph.
I noticed some rather ornate streetlights in Barcelona in Spain which lined along the Passeig de Lluis Companys. I watched people near the iconic Arc de Triomf while I walked on that promenade with my camera. The... The post Ornate Streetlights in Barcelona. Sunday Morning Photograph. appeared first on The Gate.
One Mile at a Time
I Now Have British Airways Gold Status: Bye American AAdvantage?
I recently wrote about how I was considering changing up my oneworld status strategy. Days later, British Airways Executive Club launched a lucrative status match offer. I took advantage of this — I now have British Airways Gold status, and I think this might finally be the push I needed...
From Miles to Smiles
Discover how to unlock the world with Virgin Flying Miles
Virgin Atlantic has only a limited number of long haul routes. Although this includes 32 cities on 5 continents these are mainly in the United States and Caribbean, with a few destinations in South Africa and India as you can see below. If you want to travel to somewhere a...
One Mile at a Time
Downgraded On A Flight: What Are Your Rights?
An OMAAT reader asked me a specific question about a flight downgrade situation that he’s dealing with. I figured this would be a good opportunity to address this topic more broadly. What can cause you to be downgraded on a flight? What are you entitled to if you are downgraded...
View from the Wing
Double Pay Scandal: American Airlines Flight Attendants Game System To ‘Steal’ Extra Pay
American Airlines doesn't share everything it knows about delays with passengers - or flight attendants. But savvy flight attendants have been taking advantage of this to pick up extra pay, according to the airline. And American plans to investigate and discipline cabin crew who try it. Continue reading Double...
The Bulkhead Seat
Airport Confrontation: Passenger and Spirit Gate Agent Curse Each Other Out
A passenger and Spirit Airlines’ gate agent had a rather heated exchange at Fort… The post Airport Confrontation: Passenger and Spirit Gate Agent Curse Each Other Out appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Sam Chui
Airspace Closure in the Middle East + Flight Diversions
Airspace closures through the Middle East have grounded and diverted flights, after Iran reportedly launched drones toward Israel on April 13. Following the drone attack, Iraq, Jordan, Israel, and Lebanon closed their airspace. As many airlines already avoid Iranian airspace, the Middle East region which serves as an overflight region...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Vila Gale Collection São Miguel (Ponta Delgada Hotel)
Ponta Delgada is a small city on São Miguel in Portugal’s Azores archipelago but we found a hotel gem in Vila Gale Collection.  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...
One Mile at a Time
Why Have Airport Lounges Become So Crowded?
There’s no denying that airport lounges have become a lot more crowded over the years, particularly after the pandemic. Admittedly the crowding issues are a bit uneven, and depend on the type of lounge, how you can access it, and the location. In this post I thought it would be...
Monkey Miles
Buy Alaska Miles with up to a 60% mystery bonus ( 1.72c per point ) and then 70% Bonus later in the year ( 1.61 cpp )
Alaska is currently offering a 50% bonus on purchased miles. That's just 1.97 cents a point. The post Buy Alaska Miles with up to a 60% mystery bonus ( 1.72c per point ) and then 70% Bonus later in the year ( 1.61 cpp ) appeared first on Monkey Miles.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
American Airlines is Accusing its Own Flight Attendants of Theft in Bizarre Rolling Delay Bidding Hack
American Airlines is accusing its own flight attendants of theft in a bizarre rolling delay bidding hack which awards crew members with pay protection for trips they never intended to work. It’s not known how long flight attendants have been exploiting this hack, but the loophole has now caught the...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Another 25-Year-Old United Airlines Boeing 737 Has Landed With a Missing Panel
A United Airlines Boeing 737-800 has landed with a missing exterior panel after engineers discovered a missing lower wing panel following a short flight from Los Angeles to Las Vegas on Wednesday. It is the second such incident for United in less than a month. Few details of the April...
Frequent Miler
Last Chance Deals: Southwest award sale, 2 Marriott Homes & Villas 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. It’s another busy week of expiring offers, with deals ending every day this week. That includes a Southwest award sale giving 25% off select flights when...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
What Is Wrong With This Photograph? Part 244
This is the seventh time that Hertz has been featured in this series of articles here at The Gate With Brian Cohen — see the first time here, the second time here, the third time here, the fourth time here, the fifth time here, and the sixth time here. Although...
Points With a Crew
Kiss? Payday? Salsa? 10 English Words You Don’t Want To Say Abroad
You might not think twice about using some of these common English words when traveling abroad.... but you should!
Frequent Miler
Amex sends out 1099s the week before tax day, AA downgrades Alaska elites and Bilt mistakenly sends shutdown e-mails (Saturday Selection)
Amex gives taxpayers a nasty tax day surprise, Bilt plays a late April Fool’s Day joke and…is it time to say goodbye to one of our favorite travel rewards cards? All that and more in this week’s Saturday Selection, our weekly round-up of interesting tidbits from around the interwebs (links...
View from the Wing
Tax Loopholes In The Sky: Turning Non-Deductible Airline Lounges Into Tax Deductions
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 changed the tax treatment for business entertainment expenses. It made airline club lounge memberships no longer deductible to a business. But a bit of financial engineering would seem to make lounge access still deductible. Continue reading Tax Loopholes In The Sky:...
One Mile at a Time
Weekly Review: April 13, 2024
I hope everyone is having a great weekend so far! I’ve been at home for the past several weeks, and am finally excited to be back on the road starting tomorrow, so stay tuned for the details of that. On the points & travel front, this week Lufthansa announced improvements...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Jordan Temporarily Closes Airspace as Fears Amount That An Iranian Strike On Israel Is Imminent
Jordanian state media reported on Saturday night that the country would temporarily shut its airspace to civilian air traffic from 11 pm local time because of “increasing tensions in the region”. The Civil Aviation Regulatory Authority was quoted as saying that the airspace closure would last for at least several...
Frequent Miler
Wynn Las Vegas status match: Get a “free” Holland America cruise with Caesars Diamond (with some “gotchas”)
At the beginning of the month, news broke from Miles Talk that Wynn Las Vegas is once again offering a temporary status match, which TravelZork had teased would be forthcoming. This one could be particularly appealing for readers who are planning to be in Las Vegas before the end of...
Live and Let’s Fly
Hallelujah: Disney Will Issue Lifetime Bans For Those Who Lie About Disability To Cut Lines
The running joke is that the wheelchair line at Disneyland or Disney World can get longer than the regular line and that a day in the Magic Kingdom heals many physical ailments. I am happy to see that Disney is cracking down on those who feign a disability to cut...
Miles To Memories
Not Chasing Me Away – The Sapphire Reserve Devaluation & Why I’m Keeping It
You may have heard about the recent Chase Sapphire Reserve devaluation. I don't think it's a big deal, so much so that I'm doubling down. The post Not Chasing Me Away – The Sapphire Reserve Devaluation & Why I’m Keeping It appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Monkey Miles
It’s back! Get 95x at Lifelock via Rakuten ( or 95% off ) – effectively buying Amex points for 1.05c per piece
Get 95% off Lifelock via Rakuten or earn 95x Membership Rewards. That's like buying 22,800 Amex points for $240 or 1.05 cents per point The post It’s back! Get 95x at Lifelock via Rakuten ( or 95% off ) – effectively buying Amex points for 1.05c per piece appeared first on...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
The Catch in Longview in Texas. Restaurant Review.
At first glance, The Catch in Longview in Texas gave the impression of being some cheap seafood restaurant — but it was located within walking distance of the hotel property at which I stayed for the total eclipse of the sun in southeastern Oklahoma the next day; so quick and...