Readers of The Gate With Brian Cohen and BoardingArea in general tend to know most of the ways to maximize miles and points — but when discussing miles and points with people who are not familiar with how they work, the possibility that frequent travel membership programs are profitable because...

A passenger on a JetBlue flight demanded to be allowed to cut in front of other passengers getting off, identifying herself as a lawyer. Was she going to get a judge to order everyone to wait for her? Continue reading ‘You’re The Real Karen!’: JetBlue Passenger Loses It After Flyers...

Remember 2017, when the world went crazy for augmented reality wearables meant to transform the way we work? The airline industry briefly explored the tech for flight attendants, but, and I’m sure many people are thankful for this, grand plans to roll out smart glasses were quickly dropped. It turned...

Travelers at U.S. airports will no longer have to remove their shoes as part of airport security screenings conducted by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The post TSA Ends Shoe Removal Policy at All U.S. Airports appeared first on Miles to Memories.

Citi and American Airlines boosted the welcome offer on the Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard yesterday to 80,000 bonus miles when spending $3,500 in the first four months. I believe that’s the highest ever welcome bonus on this card and it also comes with a waived annual fee...

UPDATE: This policy is now official, with a statement from TSA explaining why it has lifted the shoe removal requirement: “The new policy will increase hospitality for travelers and streamline the TSA security checkpoint process, leading to lower wait times.” Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem added: “Ending the ‘Shoes-Off’ policy...

I’ve been blogging full time for over 17 years. A lot has changed in the travel & points blogging landscape in that time, between the increasing popularity of the points hobby, the way that media consumption has changed, and more. I thought this would be an interesting time to reflect...

A JetBlue passenger caused a ruckus on a recent flight after she pushed forward… The post Entitled “Lawyer” Causes Scene on JetBlue Flight by Cutting the Line to Deplane appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

CLEAR Plus is a service that now costs $209 and get you past long lines at airports. And now they are offering to get past CLEAR lines if you pay at least an extra $99. The post Want to Skip CLEAR Lines? You Can Pay $99 More appeared first on Miles...

Buying points can be a great way to boost your balance, but only if makes sense financially! Does the new IHG promotion fit that criteria?

Russia’s official TASS news agency has confirmed that 485 flights across the country were canceled last weekend, and thousands more were delayed, leaving tens of thousands of passengers stranded in overcrowded airports that struggled to cope with the disruption. With the summer holidays underway, Russians are keen to escape their...

A woman claiming to be a lawyer sparked a chaotic shouting match onboard a JetBlue flight after skipping the line to deplane, leading to a viral confrontation filled with insults, profanity, and arguments over IQ level. Lawyer Skips Deplaning Line, Sparks Ugly Mid-Cabin Brawl The incident, captured on video and...

About 2 years ago, the travel story that was all over the news was how certain airlines were paying gate agents a commission to “catch” passengers who were “trying to…

The Ritz-Carlton card currently offers some valuable benefits and still have a relatively lower annual fee of $450. However, over the last few days we have heard rumors that the annual fee could jump to $695. The post Chase Says They Don’t Plan to Increase Fee on Ritz-Carlton card appeared first...

In late 2023, Alaska Airlines and Porter Airlines announced plans to collaborate. The partnership has been very slow to ramp up. In early 2025, we finally saw the carriers introduce reciprocal mileage earning opportunities, and now we’ve seen the companies introduce reciprocal mileage redemption opportunities. Let’s cover all the details.

In late 2023, Alaska Airlines and Porter Airlines announced plans to collaborate. The partnership has been very slow to ramp up. In early 2025, we finally saw the carriers introduce reciprocal mileage earning opportunities, and now we’ve seen the companies introduce reciprocal mileage redemption opportunities. Let’s cover all the details.

Delta Air Lines dropped to number three in reliability among North American carriers in June, according to data from aviation analytics company Cirium. Continue reading Spirit Airlines Just Became More Reliable Than Delta—Here’s Why...

Air Canada announced today that it is further expanding its winter 2025-2026 route network… The post Air Canada Adds Three New Destinations in Latin America and Restarts Flights to Lima appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

Today's bonus offer highlight has the Vienna Marriott Hotel celebrating their 40th anniversary with an offer to earn 4,000 bonus points per night. Check out all of the new bonuses added today: The post July 9 Bonus Offer Highlight: Marriott Bonvoy – 4,000 bonus points per night at the Vienna Marriott...

Update 7/9/25: This increased welcome offer is due to end on July 16. It’s not clear if that’s at the end of the day on Wednesday or earlier, so it might be worth applying by the night of July 15 if you’re interested. ~ We’ve periodically seen an offer on Chase’s...

A popular social media influencer offers tips for stealing food from airline lounges…it’s bad advice that should not be followed. I hope Delta bans this passenger from its lounges. Bad Advice: Influencer Tells Followers To Steal Food From Delta SkyClub Lounge I won’t name her, but you can see her...

Las Vegas used to be for everyone. Now it’s for suckers. Bagel and coffee at the Fontainebleau hotel? $33. Buffet at the Wynn? $75. Valet-parking at the Bellagio? $40/day. Tourists are fed up with inflation hitting Las Vegas and are voting with their wallets. I’m one of them… Tourists Flee...

Update 7/9/25: This increased welcome offer is due to end on July 16. It’s not clear if that’s at the end of the day on Wednesday or earlier, so it might be worth applying by the night of July 15 if you’re interested. ~ The Chase Marriott Bonvoy Bold card...

I’ve had TSA PreCheck® for so long that I honestly forgot that this was… The post US Travelers No Longer Need to Remove Their Shoes at Security Checkpoints appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

Emirates has finally rescued a multi-million-dollar Boeing 777-300 after it was stranded in Iran for nearly a month after the airline flew the plane into Iran just as Israel launched a massive aerial assault on the country in the early hours of June 13. The 13-year-old aircraft, which is worth...

Passengers traveling on Lufthansa’s longest flight earlier this week were in for quite the tour of South America, including an unusual mayday call.

A passenger boarded their American Airlines flight and found a child sitting in their seat. He paused, double checked the row, and is ready to let the child keep the seat-provided the parent asks politely. Continue reading ‘Since You Want to Do It That Way, Give Me My Seat’: Passenger...