View from the Wing
Passenger Boarded A Flight Only To Learn Their Seat 27E Didn’t Exist
A passenger boarded a flight with a boarding pass for seat 27E, only to discover that there was no 27E on the aircraft at all. The most likely explanation is a last-minute aircraft swap that changed the seat map without giving the traveler a new boarding pass.
Frequent Miler
(Update: Extended) CardPointers: Automatically enroll offers to all of your cards
CardPointers is an app/website/browser extension that helps you track all your credit cards, their various benefits, etc. Its most popular feature is the ability to auto-enroll card-linked spending offers like Amex Offers, Citi Offers, etc. Rather than having to go through and manually click to enroll in each offer, CardPointers...
You Are Travel
Emirate and Marriott Partner to Open Emirates Wolgan Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Lodge
tl;dr – The first-ever Ritz-Carlton Lodge is set to debut in 2026. A few months ago, Emirates and…
Live and Let’s Fly
Delta Air Lines Beats Q1 Earnings, Plans To “Meaningfully” Cut Growth As Fuel Costs Surge
Delta Air Lines has reported its 2026 first quarter earnings, offering an early look at how U.S. airlines are navigating rising costs, geopolitical uncertainty, and still-strong travel demand. As expected, it was a strong quarter for Delta, but the future is anything but certain. Delta Air Lines Reports Strong 2026...
Points With a Crew
Should you buy Choice points with a 35% bonus?
Choice is out with a promotion to buy points with a big bonus. Buying points can be a great way to boost your balance, but only if it makes sense...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
WestJet Rewards: Elite members can get 50% bonus tier qualifying spend on WestJet flights (April 8 Bonus Offer Highlight)
Today's bonus offer highlight is one of several offered from WestJet's BIG Rewards Event and this one is 50% bonus tier qualifying spend on WestJet flights for their elite members. Check out all of the new bonuses added today:
Your Mileage May Vary
Why Pilots Sometimes Clean Plane Windows With Soda
When we wash our windows at home, we usually have a cleaner of choice. It might be a commercial product like Windex, or a homemade concoction that includes white vinegar…
Frequent Miler
Discover: Get a $20 bonus after spending $100 on mobile wallets (targeted)
Discover is sending another targeted offer to some cardholders: a $20 cashback bonus when spending $100+ in-store or online with mobile wallets like Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and Google Pay. The Deal There is a new targeted offer for a $20 cashback bonus when spending $100+ in-store or online with...
You Are Travel
Southwest Launches New Wine Country Service and Follows Alaska’s ‘Wine Flies Free’ with ‘Sip and Ship’
​tl;dr – Peanuts anyone? ​Southwest Airlines, the carrier that used to show all the LUV but now doesn’t…
Miles To Memories
100K Points Offer for the Amex Gold Card with No Lifetime Language [Targeted]
American Express is targeting some customers with a great welcome bonus for the Amex Gold Card. If eligible, you can earn 100,000 Membership Rewards points.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Earn Up to Triple IHG Rewards One Points Per Stay
You can earn up to triple IHG One Rewards points per stay at participating hotel properties worldwide through Friday, May 22, 2026… …but you must...
The Bulkhead Seat
Air Canada and United Expand Partnership With Reciprocal Free Wi-Fi for Members
Air Canada and United Airlines are deepening their transborder partnership by introducing reciprocal complimentary…
Frequent Miler
Buy IHG Points for as low as 0.56 cents each
IHG has returned with another sale, offering an 80% bonus when buying points. That means you can buy IHG Rewards points for as low as 0.56 cents per point (cpp). This is a limited-time sale that ends April 30. Unlike many IHG sales labeled as mystery bonuses, this latest version...
Economy Class & Beyond
SNAPSHOT: American Airlines 87 London Heathrow to Chicago (MAIN CABIN EXTRA)
It feels like I haven’t done one of these for some time, but it’s time for the first in a series of Snapshots from my most recent trip. So, lets kick off with passenger experiance impresessions aboard American Airlines 87 between London Heathrow and Chicago O’Hare in Main Cabin Extra. I’m...
View from the Wing
Airport Lounge Charged A $5.30 Cleaning Fee At The Door — Drip Pricing Comes To Priority Pass
A Priority Pass member says Minute Suites at BWI charged a mandatory $5.30 “cleaning fee” just to enter, and Priority Pass’s response suggested lounges and airport services can tack on extra charges outside its policy. it's a warning that undisclosed lounge add-ons could turn access into drip pricing.
One Mile at a Time
Hilton Honors Amex Card Limited Time Offers: Up To 175K Points & Free Night
Link: Learn more about the Hilton Honors American Express Card, Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card, Hilton Honors American Express Business Card, and Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Air France KLM Flying Blue paid elite status match opportunity expanded to include the U.S. & Canada
The Air France KLM Flying Blue Status Match offer that is continually on offer for various countries has returned for US and Canadian travellers. The offer is run by Loyalty Status Co. who have spearheaded the new chapter in the status match world with pay for play matches. That’s the...
The Bulkhead Seat
Europe’s New Entry/Exit System Goes Fully Live This Week
Europe’s long-awaited Entry/Exit System is now fully operational and with it a shift in…
Your Mileage May Vary
The $75K Club: What Big Spending Unlocks on Premium Travel Cards
For a long time, premium credit cards were mostly about what came in the box: lounge access, travel credits, hotel benefits, and a high annual fee to match. Now, the…
Miles To Memories
New Amex Offers for Marriott Hotels, Save Up to 40%
American Express cardholders can once again take advantage of Amex Offers to save on their next Marriott stay.
View from the Wing
Great Value From the Best AAdvantage Business Card Offer — 75,000 Miles
Citi has its best-ever offer for the AAdvantage Business World Elite Mastercard — 75,000 miles after $5,000 spend and no annual fee the first year. Lots of approvals reported.
Points Miles and Bling
Why U.S. Preclearance Isn’t Always Worth It
U.S. preclearance has its pros and cons, but it’s not always as beneficial as it seems. As a child, I…
The Alviator
Review: Swiss Business Class Lounge E, Zurich (ZRH)
A review of the non-Schengen Swiss lounge at Concourse E, which is worth going out of your way for...if the weather's good.
Frequent Miler
Targeted Marriott Amex Offers: Spend $375 & get $150, spend $250 & get $50, & more
There’s a fresh round of targeted Marriott Amex Offers out today that can save you up to 40% on your stay depending on which version(s) you’re targeted for. The Deal There are several targeted Marriott Amex Offers including: Spend $375 & get $150 back Spend $400 & get $100 back...
One Mile at a Time
Review: Ritz-Carlton Bangkok, Thailand (Good City Hotel With Great Lounge)
During my exotic journey to Bangkok via Paris, I spent a night at the 260-key Ritz-Carlton Bangkok. Having only opened in late 2024, the Ritz-Carlton is the newest luxury Marriott addition in Bangkok, so I was curious to check it out. Since I was staying for just one night, I also decided...
Miles To Memories
Rove Adds Two More 1:1 Transfer Partners
Rove is a fairly new program in the miles and points game, but they have quickly added an impressive number of transfer partners.
TravelUpdate
Review: Turkish Airlines A350-900 Business Class from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur
A Turkish Airlines A350-900 operates the service between Istanbul and Kuala Lumpur. I was on my way from…
Frequent Miler
Preferred Hotels promo: Earn 2,500 I Prefer points at new properties
Preferred Hotels is once again offering 2,500 bonus I Prefer points when booking stays at their new properties. The Deal Earn 2,500 bonus points when staying at new Preferred Hotels properties. Direct link to offer. Key Terms Book by June 30, 2026 for stays through September 30, 2026. Booking must...
Points With a Crew
Should you buy Wyndham points with a 100% bonus?
Wyndham Rewards currently has a 35% bonus on buying points. Buying Wyndham points can be a great way to book an amazing Vacasa vacation rental at a steep discount. Find out how ...
Live and Let’s Fly
Exit Row Drama On United Flight: Laptop Rule Ignored, But The Bigger Problem Was The Self-Appointed Enforcer in 21C
Airplane etiquette debates are nothing new, but a recent exit row incident on a United Airlines flight raises a more interesting question: where does safety enforcement end and self-appointed policing begin? Exit Row Passenger Refuses To Stow Laptop For Takeoff On United So Another Passenger Takes Matters Into His Own...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Stray Dogs Keep Biting Passengers at Delhi Airport But They’re Not Going Anywhere Officials Say
Passengers and staff at Delhi International Airport (DEL) have reported an alarming rise in dog bite incidents from several stray dogs who call the airport home, although officials say the dogs aren’t going anywhere. In fact, Delhi Airport is walking a bit of a legal tightrope as it tries to...
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Malicious Compliance: When a Boss’s “Lowest Fare” Rule Backfired Spectacularly
When a higher-up demands the “lowest possible fare, lowest possible rate” as a cost-cutting measure, it’s supposed to apply to everyone—including the person who made the rule. A Reddit user…