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QANTAS: Brisbane lounge access changes
If you’re flying internationally from Brisbane with Qantas or partners like Cathay Pacific, Fiji Airways or Malaysia Airlines, your usual airport routine in Brisbane has changed. Lounge access is now before security, and not after. Lounge access is now before security From April 14, 2026, through early September 2026, the...
Miles To Memories
What Still Works For Amex Airline Incidental Credits In 2026?
We take a look at what still works for Amex airline incidental credits. There are still creative ways you can use the Amex reimbursements.
View from the Wing
More Than A Quarter Of Newark Airport Baggage Scales Were Wrong — Passengers Overcharged
More than a quarter of the baggage scales tested at Newark airport were found to be inaccurate, and some were so bad they were taken out of service or treated every bag as overweight. That does not mean every traveler was wrongly charged, but at a major United hub where...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Earn Up to 40,000 Bonus Points Per Stay With Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy
For this elite exclusive: earn up to 40,000 bonus Marriott Bonvoy points per stay 2025 with a minimum of two consecutive nights at greater than 140,000 participating Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy properties worldwide starting Sunday, June 1, 2025 through Sunday, January 4, 2026 in addition to the typical...
Frequent Miler
Save up to 40% off Southwest base fares (& awards) with promo code FLOWERS
Southwest is running another sale, this time giving up to a 40% discount off base fares when using promo code FLOWERS. As always with these promotions, the promo code works on both cash fares and award bookings with Rapid Rewards points. The Deal Save up to 40% off Southwest base...
The Bulkhead Seat
American Airlines to Score Flight Attendants on Performance
American Airlines is preparing to roll out a new performance evaluation system that will…
The Alviator
I’m Calling It: Free Onboard WiFi Is The New Industry Standard
Let me lead the charge - on a full-service airline, free WiFi should be industry-standard, and we should consider anything else "below-par".
View from the Wing
Congressman Goes On Epic Rant About Hotel A/C — Gets Every Fact Wrong
A congressman turned a hotel room air-conditioning complaint into a bizarre political rant, blaming AOC and the Green New Deal after a motion sensor shut off the A/C while he slept. Every factual claim in it, from how Maryland entered the Union to where Ronald Acuña Jr. was born, was...
Live and Let’s Fly
JetBlue Isn’t Using “Surveillance Pricing” Today But The Technology Is Already Here
Airline pricing is complicated, but not everything is a conspiracy. No, JetBlue Is Not Engaging In “Surveillance Pricing” But That Does Not Mean It Never Will A bizarre tweet from a JetBlue employee has sparked accusations that the airline is using “surveillance pricing” to charge customers more based on personal...
Plane ‘n Simple
The Weighting Game: Why Newark’s 27% Scale Failure Rate is Costing Flyers Millions
If you’re a frequent flyer navigating the New York airspace, you already know that Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) can be a headache. But beyond the traffic on the Turnpike and the endless construction on Terminal B, there’s a quiet scandal happening right at the checkin counter. Picture this: You...
Monkey Miles
Check out our New Transfer Bonuses Hub ( Active and Historical Bonuses, Full Partner Lists, and Calculator )
Here are all the banks offering a transfer bonus to partner programs (Updated August 1st, 2022)
You Are Travel
Thai Airways Restores Amsterdam Route After 28 Years
​tl;dr – Another option for enjoying Thai Airways’ business class to and from Europe. Thai Airways recently announced…
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Katy Perry Dipped Her Rewards Credit Card In The Trevi Fountain Because She Had No Change
Katy Perry did not have coins for the Trevi Fountain, so she dipped a credit card in the water instead — and the real question is what card she was carrying in Rome.
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Earn 5 Free Nights! Marriott Bonvoy Business Card Review
Amex is offering elevated limited time welcome bonuses on their co-branded cards with Marriott. With the Marriott Bonvoy…
One Mile at a Time
JetBlue Accused Of Surveillance Pricing: Is That Actually Happening, Or…?
A statement by a JetBlue employee on social media has the internet up in arms. There’s only one problem… it wasn’t actually accurate!
You Are Travel
Check Your Hyatt Account for Targeted Free Night Award Offers
​tl;dr – Hyatt members report having received email offers for Free Night Awards. ​Hyatt has rolled out a…
Economy Class & Beyond
Ethiopian Airlines taps Boeing for further 787-9 Dreamliners
Ethiopian Airlines is exercising its held options with Boeing, with the airline ordering an additional six 787-9 Dreamliners. The options are from the airlines’ options made as part of their order in 2023.  Ethiopian Airlines will use the 787-9 jets to expand its intercontinental network from Addis Ababa and increase...
Eye of the Flyer
Cruise Lines Likely to Restrict Number of Free Drinks on Beverage Packages Soon After $300,000 Carnival Judgment
If you have been following cruise news lately you may have seen the story that is making the rounds and it is a real doozy. A woman aboard a Carnival cruise ship was served 15 shots of tequila, then wandered into a crew-only area, and fell down a staircase passed...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
American Airlines Will Start Scoring Flight Attendants On Customer Satisfaction And Flight Delays
American Airlines will soon start scoring flight attendants on how well they serve customers, alongside a slew of other metrics that could create some significant friction between front-line workers and management at the Texas-based carrier. As first reported by trusted aviation insider JonNYC on X, American Airlines has been building...
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American Airlines Has Started Issuing Grades To Flight Attendants
American Airlines has started issuing performance grades to flight attendants, using a mix of customer survey data, operational metrics, and internal compliance measures to score how they are doing. That is a meaningful shift for an airline that badly needs better onboard service, but unless those scores eventually lead to...
You Are Travel
Save $100 on Noble House Hotels & Resorts with This (Targeted) Amex Offer
​tl;dr – Simple savings on boutique luxury at Noble House Hotels & Resorts. ​American Express recently refreshed its…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Captain of Southwest Airlines Plane Incapacitated During Takeoff From Las Vegas When Display Screen Falls On His Head
The Captain of a Southwest Airlines flight from Las Vegas to Reno was incapacitated just as the aircraft was taking off from Harry Reid International Airport, when a display screen dropped on his head as the Boeing 737 was in its initial ascent. The accident, first reported by the Aviation...
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Senators Warn United-American Merger Would Create “Industry Behemoth”
A bipartisan pair of senators is raising alarm bells over even the idea of a United Airlines and American Airlines merger. Senators Warn United And American Against Merger, Cite Higher Prices And Fewer Choices A new bipartisan letter from U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D – MA) and Sen. Mike Lee...
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The Trump Administration is Already Pinning the Blame for the Demise of Spirit Airlines On Democrats
The Trump administration is already signalling that it will place the blame for the collapse of Spirit Airlines squarely at the feet of Democrats if last-ditch talks to save the beleaguered ultra-low-cost carrier end in failure. Spirit Airlines is currently locked in talks with the federal government about a potential...
One Mile at a Time
American Airlines Will Start Scoring Flight Attendants, And It Won’t End Well
American Airlines is reportedly launching an initiative to start scoring flight attendants based on a variety of metrics. While I’m in theory in favor of flight attendants being subject to more of a performance-based system, I have to imagine that this likely won’t end well.
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QANTAS & VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: Why both airlines are having domestic sales
Yesterday I wrote an article about airlines cutting flights, and earlier this month about prices increasing due to fuel costs. So, why are Australia’s two major airline groups currently running domestic sales? These sales are happening at the same time as one of the biggest cost shocks the airline industry...
One Mile at a Time
Alaska & Bank Of America Expand Partnership: New Credit Cards & Perks
As we all know, nowadays a large percentage of profits in the US airline industry are derived from loyalty programs, and in particular, co-brand credit card agreements. The bigger an airline is, the more lucrative its loyalty program can be.
Frequent Miler
Best ways to get to Europe with points and miles (2026)
Ah, the Old Continent. Whether you plan to search for Platform 9 3/4, hunt for trolls, sleep in castles, or are just craving a ham baguette, Europe has an undeniable allure for many travelers. Fortunately, it is probably the foreign continent with the most connections from North America, giving you...
Monkey Miles
Don’t forget to use your Amex credits for April
Several Amex cards have statement credits that need to be used each month, but also every 6 months. Here's a list to help you
One Mile at a Time
Hyatt CEO Says Good Loyalty Programs Are About Experiences, Not Points
Hyatt CEO Mark Hoplamazian just made some comments about hotel loyalty programs, which I think OMAAT readers will find to be interesting. While I think some will take issue with the premise of what he’s saying, I’m not sure he’s wrong, though there is some nuance to it.
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3K bonus points for new IHG members after registering & staying within 21 days
Head for Points has flagged a new member promotion from IHG: Join IHG via the dedicated landing page below, then make your first qualifying stay within 21 days to earn 3K bonus points. The Deal IHG One Rewards is offering a bonus 3,000 points when a new member joins IHG...
Points With a Crew
4 Reasons to Get the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (Including a New Higher Welcome Offer)
If you are starting out in the world of credit card miles and points, and aren't sure which card you should get - here are 4 reasons it should be the Chase Sapphire Preferred