Frequent Miler
Ask Us Anything Live: Wednesday, April 8 at 9pm ET
Every month, the Frequent Miler team takes your questions live on YouTube. View on YouTube here We normally hold Ask Us Anything at 9pm on the first Wednesday of the month. However, due to a couple of team members not being available on April 1, we’re rescheduling it for the...
Live and Let’s Fly
Inside United Airlines’ New 787-9 Elevated With Polaris Studio And 99 Premium Seats
As part of United Airlines’ media event in Los Angeles, I had the opportunity to step onboard its new Boeing 787-9 with the “Elevated” interior and walk through every cabin. I took photos of every seat and every angle, and now present a full tour of United’s most premium aircraft...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Marriott Bonvoy: Earn 6,000 bonus points at The Sheraton Berlin Grand Hotel Esplanade (Mar 31 Bonus Offer Highlight)
Today's bonus offer highlight is a good one for anyone heading to Berlin this spring where you can earn extra Bonvoy points at The Sheraton Berlin Grand Hotel Esplanade. Check out all of the new bonuses added today:
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
The FAA Has Banned the Famous Parallel Landing Approach at San Francisco International Airport, Warns of Flight Delays
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has confirmed that it has just banned pilots from performing an iconic parallel landing approach at San Francisco International Airport in which two aircraft come into land side-by-side on the airport’s parallel runways. Until a couple of days ago, it was a common sight to...
View from the Wing
New Report Says AAdvantage Is Worth 4X More Than American Airlines — Airlines Are Really Credit Cards With Wings
A new report values American Airlines’ AAdvantage program at roughly four times the airline’s own stock market value, a stark reminder that the real economics of major carriers no longer sit mainly in selling seats. The most profitable part of the business is increasingly the loyalty machine — using aspirational...
Frequent Miler
Aer Lingus Amex Offer: Spend $1,250 & get $250 back
If you’re planning a trip to Ireland, or will be booking award flights using Aer Lingus Avios, there’s a targeted Aer Lingus Amex Offer that could save you $250. The Deal Spend $1,250+ in one or more transactions with Aer Lingus & get $250 back as a statement credit with...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Today Only: Book stays at Home Hotels and earn 3x Spenn (Strawberry Hotels)
Strawberry members can earn 3x Spenn on Home Hotels stays until April 19 when those are booked today. Bookings must be made by midnight CET on March 31. Applies to stays between March 31 – April 19 2026, with latest checkout on April 20. Valid only for bookings made on...
View from the Wing
Frontier Voided Their Boarding Passes Over Bag Fee Fight — They Boarded Anyway And Resisted Arrest
Three women headed to Philadelphia on Frontier had their boarding passes voided in Miami after refusing to pay added bag fees, then went down the jetbridge anyway, refused orders to get off the plane, and ended the night in handcuffs. What began as yet another fight over Frontier’s aggressively monetized...
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Man Dies On American Airlines Flight To London After Heartfelt Call With Grandchildren
A passenger’s account of a death onboard an American Airlines flight to London is another powerful reminder of how fragile life can be, but also a beautiful story that captures how I hope to spend my last days as well. Elderly Passenger Dies On American Airlines First Class Flight To...
Economy Class & Beyond
Abelo signs for further ATR Aircraft
Leading turboprop lessor Abelo has confirmed that will take up three additional ATR 72-600 from options from the agreement signed at the Dubai Airshow in 2023, from ATR Aircraft. This order further strengthens Abelo’s commitment to modern, efficient regional aviation as it expands its order book. With these three additional options...
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Erotic Fiction Author Gets $2,499 American Airlines Status Buyback Offer — She Answers In Character
American Airlines offered an erotic fiction author $2,499 to keep her elite status, and instead of taking the bait she responded the only way she could: in character, through the jetset world of her own books. Beneath the joke is a real point about airline loyalty in 2026 — American...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
$50 New Member Referral Bonus With Rakuten: Last Day — and Last Chance
This is your last chance to cash in on a $50 new member referral bonus when you sign up as a new member of Rakuten; and you will receive a bonus of $50.00 via referral when you spend a minimum of $50.00 within the first 90 days of your new membership, which...
Frequent Miler
Earn 1K bonus Virgin Atlantic points with a card-linked shopping portal purchase
The Virgin Atlantic shopping portal – Shops Away – is offering 1,000 bonus Flying Club points when making a card-linked purchase in the next week. The Deal Earn 1,000 bonus Virgin Atlantic Flying Club points when making a card-linked purchase via Virgin’s Shops Away shopping portal. Direct link to offer...
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Willie Walsh Is Back — He Finally Gets To Run The Low Cost Carrier He Always Wanted
Willie Walsh is coming back to run an airline, taking over IndiGo in August after years as the industry’s chief lobbyist at IATA. For passengers, the bigger point is that the former British Airways boss who spent years cutting costs and stripping back the full-service experience is finally getting the...
One Mile at a Time
Alaska Airlines’ New 787 Business Class Suite Experience Unveiled
We know that Alaska Airlines is currently expanding globally out of its hub at Seattle-Tacoma (SEA), with plans to serve a dozen long haul destinations by 2030. This growth is enabled by the transfer of Hawaiian Airlines Boeing 787s, given that both airlines now belong to Alaska Air Group.
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JetBlue Says It Is Raising Bag Fees Again To Keep Fares “Low” And Wi-Fi Free
JetBlue is raising baggage fees again, claiming it is the better alternative to raising airfare. But is it? JetBlue Raises Bag Fees As Fuel Prices Spike JetBlue has increased checked bag fees, blaming “rising operating costs” as jet fuel prices surge. The airline’s first checked bag now starts at $39...
