During the COVID pandemic, essentially every North American airline either removed or suspended the expiration of points and miles, a welcome move for consumers. Once air travel recovered, most of those policies remained in place…currently, American Airlines is the only major North American carrier whose miles expire. In 2026, there...

The rain finally cleared and since I had hung out at the hotel all day, I thought I’d go out for dinner. I found a great steak restaurant in Taipei called Le Blanc, a popular local hangout with excellent food and great service. Steak Dinner In Taipei – Restaurant Review...

Lyft riders within the United States can now earn airline miles every time they book an eligible ride through a new collaboration with United Airlines. The post Lyft and United Team Up to Offer New Rewards, Plus 1,000 Miles Bonus appeared first on Miles to Memories.

Representatives of airlines that are based in the United States stressed that they would try to minimize disruption for customers as they scramble today, Thursday, November 6, 2025 to adjust their flight schedules and answer questions from numerous customers as rebooking efforts were underway as the result of a directive...

A partnership between Bilt and shopping portal Rakuten has officially launched today, whereby Bilt members can link their Bilt account to their Rakuten account and choose to earn rewards with Bilt. This is huge news for those whose primary shopping portal is Rakuten, though Bilt members without Bilt elite status...

The finish line is in sight. At this point in JetBlue’s 25-for-25 promotion, my wife Sharon has done multi-city overnights, one night out-and-backs, ground transfers between airports, ridden Brightline, and…

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 Delta’s New “Comfort Basic” Plan Bets You’ll Pay Extra To Get Stuck In A Middle Seat [Roundup]...

The expanded partnership will include a new benefit for premium Chase cardholders that will launch next year. Additionally, Hyatt plans to expand its card portfolio. The post Chase Sapphire Reserve to Get Explorist Benefit, Plus New Hyatt Card in the Works appeared first on Miles to Memories.

Update 11/6: We’ve received word that these 90K offers will be ending at 9 AM EST on 11/13/2025. One week left to jump on board the Ink train. ~~~ If you are looking for 90,000 reasons to pick up more transferable points, you now have two opportunities to do so,...

Today's bonus offer highlight offers 2x JAL Japan Airlines Mileage Bank miles when flying on select American Airlines Transpacific flights. Check out all of the new bonuses added today: The post November 6 Bonus Offer Highlight: JAL Mileage Bank – Earn 2x Miles on American Airlines between Tokyo & Los Angeles...

I’d be surprised if this doesn’t pass, quite frankly…

Due to staffing issues with air traffic controllers, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is requiring airlines to cut capacity by 10%. The post FAA: Airlines Must Reduce Flight Capacity by 10% due to ATC Staffing appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.

The chief executive of ultra-low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines has implored passengers with important events coming up to buy backup tickets at their own expense because of the very real threat of impending mass flight cancellations. Barry Biffle took to LinkedIn on Thursday to comment on the request by the Federal...

Bilt and Rakuten officially launched their new partnership today, offering over 5 million Bilt members the option to redeem Cash Back rewards from Rakuten for Bilt Points. The post Bilt Launches New Rakuten Partnership That Makes it Easier to Earn Points appeared first on Miles to Memories.

Most airlines have issued travel waivers amid the impending flight cuts, allowing passengers to rebook or cancel without penalty. The post Full List of Airports Expected to be Affected by the FAA’s 10% Capacity Cut first appeared on Altitude Yes.

For the first time in many years, I scored an operational upgrade from economy class to business class, this time on Ethiopian Airlines on a flight from London to Addis Ababa. I’m not sure I have a repeatable strategy that can be followed, but I thought it would be helpful...

I recently read a survey done in 2016 talking about the number of states the average American has been to. I was blown away - it was WAY less than I thought!

We’re up to day 37 of the government shutdown. As of yesterday, it’s the longest shutdown in history. Yee-freakin-ha. Because I fly quite a bit, and that’s only increased since…

All cardholders will earn an additional 2% or an extra 2X in rewards for all purchases for 24 hours only, up to $2,500 per card. The post Bank of America 1-Day Promotion, Extra 2X Everywhere Today appeared first on Miles to Memories.

I’m not meaning to be a sassy jerk, but I’m curious if I’m the only one who feels this way?

Qantas is enhancing its world-class lounge experience with a series of refurbishments across its… The post Qantas Unveils Lounge Upgrades in Auckland, Sydney, and Los Angeles appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

The FAA plans to cut flights at 40 major airports starting Friday as controller shortages worsen during the government shutdown. Here’s the same strategy I’m using myself to stay ahead of cancellations — and how you can protect your trip before the chaos begins. Continue reading FAA Flight Cuts Across 40...

Back in July, I wrote about Spirit Airlines launching nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood… The post Spirit Airlines First-Ever Nonstop Flight Between Fort Lauderdale and Key West Landed Today appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

The Amtrak Guest Rewards Preferred Mastercard is once again featuring an increased bonus of 40K points after meeting the minimum spending requirement. While the Amtrak cards don’t get a ton of attention since there aren’t really any great uses of Amtrak points beyond Amtrak trains, the bottom line is that...

Here’s an interesting promotion from Lufthansa’s Miles & More – a double miles offer for flying First Class. Typically, the highest cabin doesn’t see specific bonuses like this as the market for those seats tend to be less concerned about how many miles they are earning  – they can afford...

Last month, I wrote about Hilton’s 25th brand: Outset Collection by Hilton. This is… The post The First Two Outset Collection by Hilton Properties Are Now Accepting Reservations appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

With international airlines quickly resuming flights to Israel, the national flag carrier El Al has decided that, after many years, it’s finally time to create a new look for its cabin crew, pilots, and other customer-facing employees. On Thursday, the airline announced that it had decided to partner with the...