The Bulkhead Seat
Breeze Airways Adds Two New Routes and Brings One Back
Breeze Airways is adding two new, nonstop routes as well as bringing one back… The post Breeze Airways Adds Two New Routes and Brings One Back appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
One Mile at a Time
How To Earn & Redeem Hilton Honors Free Night Awards
Hotel credit cards offer all kinds of fantastic perks, ranging from elite status to free night awards. In the case of Hilton Honors, there are four co-branded American Express cards, with annual fees ranging from $0 to $550. Two of these cards offer the opportunity to earn one or more...
View from the Wing
Delta’s Sky Club Paradox: Passengers Still Wait In 30-Person Lines While Seats Sit Empty Due To Poor Design
Despite draconian rules that limit passenger access to its Sky Clubs, Delta still has problems with overcrowding in lounges and long lines to get in at some locations. Continue reading Delta’s Sky Club Paradox: Passengers Still Wait In 30-Person Lines While Seats Sit Empty Due To Poor Design...
Live and Let’s Fly
United Airlines Will Resume Tel Aviv Flights On July 21, 2025
United Airlines Resumes Tel Aviv Service – July 2025 United Airlines service to Tel Aviv (TLV) from New York/Newark (EWR) will resume on July 21, 2025, with a second daily flight planned to begin July 22. Tickets for Tel Aviv flights are now bookable on United.com. United told Live And...
The Bulkhead Seat
The First LivSmart Studios by Hilton Opens in Tennessee
I first wrote about LivSmart Studios by Hilton back in January 2024 and now… The post The First LivSmart Studios by Hilton Opens in Tennessee appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
Earn 750 bonus Avios on your next Hilton stay (stacks with regular Hilton points earning)
Hilton and Qatar Airways have teamed up to offer a joint promotion which is offering 750 bonus Avios on your next Hilton stay. That’s in addition to the Hilton Honors points you’ll earn on the stay, not instead of. The Deal Earn 750 bonus Qatar Airways Avios on your next...
Economy Class & Beyond
Vietjet Thailand selects Blueview IFE
Vietjet Thailand has chosen to upgrade its in-flight passenger experience, with the airline to launch an in-flight service, powered by Bluebox’s Blueview platform. The airline will use a system powered by the Blueview digital services platform and delivered via the Bluebox Wow System. This new service will soon be available...
Miles For Family
Our Day in Machu Picchu: Expensive, Complicated, Worth It
This is the fifth installment  in my series of posts on our recent trip to South America. See my previous  posts Back from our family trip to Peru and Easter island: Bumpy start, awesome memories  , Flying in LATAM economy to South America and Easter Island , Layovers in airport-adjacent hotels:...
The Points of Life
Chase Sapphire Reserve Business: Chase Says No And No Again
The old days of calling recon and coming away with a good result have changed (Chase Recon: How to Get It Done, written in 2016). I applied for the Chase Sapphire Business card. Instead of getting the 5/24 rejection, I received the following reasons for rejection: Baffled by the seemingly...
Live and Let’s Fly
Ted Cruz Criticized For Greece Vacation As Texas Flood Death Toll Rises
As Texas faced flash floods, “Flyin’ Ted” Cruz was vacationing in Greece, a reminder of what happened in 2021 when Cruz flew to Cancun as Texas faced devastating winter storms. But attacking him for this seems quite unreasonable, especially when he cut his vacation short to fly home when the...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Delta Air Jet With As Many As 180 Passengers Onboard Diverts After Lithium Battery ‘Explodes’ In Customer’s Backpack
A Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta to Fort Lauderdale was forced to make an emergency diversion on Monday morning after a lithium battery in a passenger’s backpack ‘exploded’ mid-flight. The Boeing 757, with as many as 180 people onboard, was flying at around 32,000 feet when the pilots declared...
One Mile at a Time
Race To Fly: 5 Million Etihad Miles For Flying To 15 Destinations First
It’s so fun when airline loyalty programs offer gamified promotions, since it’s great for creating engagement. In 2024, we saw SAS EuroBonus offer its million points promotion, to celebrate the transition from Star Alliance to SkyTeam. Since then, we’ve seen several other programs offer similar promotions, including Ethiopian ShebaMiles, JetBlue...
Running with Miles
Prime Day: Best Price on Apple AirTags – My Favorite Travel Accessory!
This special Prime Day deal has the best price on Apple AirTags! They make for an awesome travel accessory! The post Prime Day: Best Price on Apple AirTags – My Favorite Travel Accessory! appeared first on Running with Miles.
View from the Wing
Amex’s Worst Centurion Lounge: Philadelphia Is So Packed, Guests Are Sleeping By The Entrance
The Philadelphia airport has arguably the worst American Express Centurion lounge. It's small. The food isn't very good or attractively presented. There's nothing relaxing about the space. Continue reading Amex’s Worst Centurion Lounge: Philadelphia Is So Packed, Guests Are Sleeping By The Entrance...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Reclining Seat Aboard Airplanes Debate: What If the Seat Is Vacated?
Apparently, a minor controversy pertaining to a seat reclined while it is vacated — part of the reclining seat aboard airplanes debate — was sparked as the result of this article which I posted; but first, please allow me to reiterate my thoughts regarding this issue. In this article originally posted...
Running with Miles
Prime Day: Biggest Discounts on Apple Watch 10 and Apple Watch Ultra 2
Check out these awesome Amazon Prime Day deals with the best prices on Apple Watches - Series 10 and Ultra 2 watches! The post Prime Day: Biggest Discounts on Apple Watch 10 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 appeared first on Running with Miles.
Frequent Miler
Southwest sale: Save up to 50% on base fares with promo code BIGDEAL (works on award flights too)
Southwest has launched yet another sale, this time giving up to 50% off base fares when using promo code BIGDEAL. The Deal Save up to 50% on base fares with Southwest when using promo code BIGDEAL. Direct link to offer. Key Terms Up to 50 percent off promotion code savings...
You Are Travel
Turn Amex Membership Rewards into Avianca LifeMiles with a 15% bonus
💡 tl;dr— You’ll receive a 15% bonus when you transfer Amex Membership Rewards to Avianca Lifemiles. This may…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Man Dies After Being Sucked Into Jet Engine While Fleeing Police at Busy Milan Airport
One of Italy’s busiest airports was shut down on Tuesday morning after a horrific incident in which a person was sucked into the engine of an aircraft that was preparing for takeoff from Milan Bergamo Airport. The victim is not believed to have been a passenger or a ground worker,...
Running with Miles
How to Get Amazon Prime for Free (or Cheap) for Amazon Prime Day 2025
Today is Amazon Prime Day 2025 - but you need to have Amazon Prime to get deals. Here is who to get Amazon Prime for free (or, at least cheaper than a year's subscription). The post How to Get Amazon Prime for Free (or Cheap) for Amazon Prime Day 2025 appeared...
One Mile at a Time
BVLGARI Luxury Hotels & Resorts: What Are They?
There are a couple of brands belonging to Marriott that tend to cause confusion. One of those brands is Ritz-Carlton Reserve, and the other is BVLGARI Luxury Hotels & Resorts. I recently wrote about the basics of Ritz-Carlton Reserve (and what makes the brand different than Ritz-Carlton), and in this...
The Bulkhead Seat
American Express to Open First Centurion® Lounge at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in 2026
American Express announced today that it plans to expand its Centurion® Lounge footprint with… The post American Express to Open First Centurion® Lounge at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in 2026 appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
Amazon Prime Day gift card deals: Save on DoorDash, Lyft, Lowe’s, Instacart & many more
Prime Day kicked off today, so there are discounts to be had on Amazon.com on all kinds of items. One way to lock in savings for the future is to take advantage of the numerous third party gift cards that Amazon has put on sale, with many brands available for...
TravelUpdate
5 free nights offer on this popular hotel credit card ending soon…
This hotel credit card if offering a nice welcome bonus of 5 free nights after you meet spend, but that offer may be about to end soon...
View from the Wing
United Airlines Passenger Handed Gloves, Told To Clean Previous Flyer’s Blood Off Seat Himself [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 United Airlines Passenger Handed Gloves, Told To Clean Previous Flyer’s Blood Off Seat Himself [Roundup]...
One Mile at a Time
Amex Centurion Lounge Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Opening 2026
Another location has just been announced for the Amex Centurion Lounge network, and it’s one that I’m excited about.
Wingtips
Taxing First Class Won’t Save the Planet – Here’s Why
Just when you thought flying up front couldn’t get any pricier, along comes the Global Solidarity Levies Task… The post Taxing First Class Won’t Save the Planet – Here’s Why appeared first on Wingtips.
Eye of the Flyer
(POLL) What Will Delta Name Their New Premium Credit Card?
It’s all but official that Delta Air Lines is introducing a new, ultra-premium cobranded credit card (with an annual fee to match). But what will it be called? Delta and American Express currently offer seven co-branded cards: Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card...
TravelUpdate
Review: Ethiopian Airlines Cloud Nine business class Kuala Lumpur to Addis Ababa
Star Alliance carrier Ethiopian Airlines was my choice for a trip from Europe to Australia. I decided to…
One Mile at a Time
Sweden Ends “Flight Shaming” Tax, Invests In Aviation Sector
The government of Sweden is reversing course on its approach to the airline sector. After years of adding taxes to airline tickets to dissuade people from flying, the country has now dropped these taxes, and is even investing money to grow the aviation sector.
Live and Let’s Fly
Great Coffee In Basel, Switzerland
Basel is a wealthy and vibrant city in the Germanic region of Switzerland and offers many excellent choices for delicious coffee. Here’s a look at four places that are worth a visit. Best Coffee In Basel, Switzerland When I’m in Germany visiting my in-laws, I’ll typically bike from their house...
Monkey Miles
Amex to Avianca Lifemiles 15% transfer bonus
American Express is offering a transfer bonus of 15% to Avianca LifeMiles The post Amex to Avianca Lifemiles 15% transfer bonus appeared first on Monkey Miles.