
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
A Mom Says Her Child Went Hungry on an 8-Hour Finnair Flight – But Was the Airline Really To Blame?
Here’s an interesting question: Is it an airline’s responsibility to make sure your child doesn’t go hungry on a long-haul flight? Because while you might think that a national flag carrier will have plenty of food available on a seven-hour flight, Maria Beydoun discovered the hard way that this isn’t...

Miles To Memories
Lounges Affecting Route/Airline Choice, United Changes, $5K AAdvantage Gold Pass, Hawaii for 9K Miles
Here are some posts from around the web that I thought you may find interesting.
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Altitude Yes
American Airlines Begins Testing Free Wi-Fi Ahead of January Launch
Passengers will only learn about the free Wi-Fi after boarding, as there will be no pre-flight emails about the complimentary access.
The post American Airlines Begins Testing Free Wi-Fi Ahead of January Launch first appeared on Altitude Yes.

Points Miles and Bling
Harbour Air Announces New Partnership with Aeroplan
Harbour Air has officially teamed up with Aeroplan to make frequent travel more rewarding. Travellers can now earn and redeem…
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Frequent Flyer Bonuses
December 10 Bonus Offer Highlight: Hilton Honors – Earn 100,000 bonus points on select Explora Journeys cruises
Today's bonus offer highlight celebrates the new Hilton Honors Adventures brand with a 100,000 points bonus on Explora Journeys cruises. Check out all of the new bonuses added today:
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One Mile at a Time
What Are France’s Famous “Palace” Hotels? Only 31 Properties Make The List
I’ve written in the past about the general issue with hotel star ratings. Hotels can ultimately identify themselves however they’d like — while there are organizations like AAA and Forbes that award stars, personally I don’t put too much weight into those ratings. While they’re fine for giving you a...

Bald Thoughts
Flying Blue Promo Awards: December 2025 – Starting at 7,500 Miles
Learn about the latest Flying Blue promo awards, including destinations, mileage requirements, and how to earn and redeem miles.
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Frequent Miler
Amex Blue Business Plus Offer: 75K points, no lifetime language (targeted)
Another targeted offer is available for the Blue Business Plus (BBP) card. Those folks who are targeted will earn 75,000 Membership Rewards points after $6,000 in purchases in the first 4 months. P2 was targeted via pop-up this morning, but I found that I was targeted using the same link,...

You Are Travel
Transferring Hyatt Points to Someone Else?: Tips for Making The Process a Speedy One
tl;dr – Simple tips that may help you get those points transferred faster. Hyatt allows its members to…
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Miles To Memories
Southwest Credit Cards Bonus: Earn 85,000 Miles with $3,000 Spending [Ending Soon]
Chase and Southwest have launched new limited-time offers for all three personal credit cards. You can now earn 85,000 miles with each Southwest card.
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One Mile at a Time
Buy Avianca Lifemiles With 125% Bonus: Worth It For 1.47 Cents Each?
Buying miles & points strategically can represent a great value, especially for first and business class travel. The avianca lifemiles program has just launched its newest promotion on purchased miles (the program has offers more often than not), and it’s the weakest offer we’ve seen from the program in quite some...

The Gate with Brian Cohen
Lóndrangar Pillars in Western Iceland
Lóndrangar pillars in western Iceland is comprised of twin landmark pinnacles which are comprised of basalt. They were created by a volcanic eruption and are the only remnants of what was once a crater — most of which has eroded over the years.
The site is comprised mainly of two pinnacles:...

Frequent Miler
Wyndham cardholders: Register for a free s’mores kit and portable fire pit
Barclays has a fun holiday promo for Wyndham Visa cardholders. By simply registering your Wyndham card number, you can get a “Winter Box” featuring a s’mores kit and a reusable mini fire pit. The promo will expire after 1,100 registrants or December 16th, 2025, whichever comes first. The Deal Barclays...

View from the Wing
American Airlines Free Wi-Fi Is Showing Up Early On Some Flights — Expect Service To Get Worse, Not Better [Roundup]
American Airlines has already announced free Wi-Fi for AAdvantage members starting in January, but some flights are getting it early as “tests” begin — and that’s likely great news for most passengers. The catch is that when everyone piles onto a free connection, performance almost always suffers, so I expect...

You Are Travel
Another Luxury Hotel Brand is Going Cruisin’ – Jumeirah Wants To Put You on One of the World’s Most Sought-After Yachts
Tl;dr – The Maltese Falcon has been on the high seas since 2006. Jumeirah Group, a Dubai-based…
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View from the Wing
I Don’t Think Citi Meant To Be This Generous With Strata Elite’s 100,000 Points And Double Dip Credits
Citi’s new premium Strata Elite card delivers far more first-year value than its $595 fee suggests — credits stack twice, bonuses are huge, and the math almost feels like a mistake.
Continue reading I Don’t Think Citi Meant To Be This Generous With Strata Elite’s 100,000 Points And Double Dip Credits...

Paddle Your Own Kanoo
AirAsia Allows Cabin Crew To Wear Hijab For The First Time: What’s Surprising Is How Long This Has Taken
For nearly a quarter of a century, Malaysia’s low-cost behemoth AirAsia has perhaps been best identified by the bright red, tight-fitting uniforms that its (mainly) female cabin crew wore. Short, above-the-knee skirts, sheer black tights, and open-neck shirts have become AirAsia’s signature look. In summary: a seductive and sexy look...

Frequent Miler
Get 100% off purchase fees of Visa, Mastercard, & Amex gift cards from Incomm sites
Four sites run by Incomm are currently waiving purchase fees when buying Visa, Mastercard, and/or Amex gift cards. The Deal Save 100% on purchase fees when buying gift cards from the following sites: MastercardGiftCard.com with promo code NOFEES25 – Mastercard gift cards Direct link to offer TheGiftCardShop.com with promo code...

Live and Let’s Fly
Airport Lounges Are Now Where You Go For The Meals Airlines Took Away
With upgrades to first class virtually a relic of the past for frequent flyers, airport lounges have become not just a place to wait for your flight, but a place of sustenance for those who once dined onboard. Airport Lounges Soften The Blow Of No First Class Upgrades, No Meal...

You Are Travel
Allegiant Getting the White Label Treatment: Launching Rocket Travel Powered Hotel Booking Platform
tl;dr – Helpful (I guess) if you’re chasing Allways Rewards. Allegiant Airlines recently partnered with Rocket Travel by…
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{Tech} for Travel
CES 2026 details: when, where & what to Expect
A new year means CES 2026 is upon us. For the global tech industry, January has long meant two things. A fresh calendar page and the annual return to Las Vegas for the world’s largest technology event.
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PointsMath
Two Days: Buy Qatar Airways Avios with up to 45% Bonus [1.59¢/Avios]
Avios is the Miles Currency of Aer Lingus, British Airways, Finnair, Iberia Airlines & Qatar Airways. These airlines are members of the OneWorld Alliance, except Aer Lingus. All five airlines have separate frequent flyer programs, but Avios can be transferred among them within a minute, primarily via British Airways. You...

PointsMath
Accor Program Changes 2025
Accor is a favourite program for many of us because of the fixed € value you get per 2000 points. Also, it is easier to become an elite member of the Accor program by using multiple accounts. Now they have announced various changes this year that keep things in check and...

View from the Wing
U.S. Wants Five Years Of Social Media From Visitors — New Visa Waiver Rules Will Drive Away Tourists And Cut Flights For Americans
The U.S. wants visa waiver visitors to hand over five years of social media plus more personal data just to get an ESTA — and to apply only through a mobile app. That won’t just hassle Europeans and other low-risk travelers, it risks driving them to other destinations, cutting flights,...







