Live and Let’s Fly
Inside United Airlines’ New 787-9 Elevated With Polaris Studio And 99 Premium Seats
As part of United Airlines’ media event in Los Angeles, I had the opportunity to step onboard its new Boeing 787-9 with the “Elevated” interior and walk through every cabin. I took photos of every seat and every angle, and now present a full tour of United’s most premium aircraft...
Points Miles and Bling
Alaska’s Brand-New 787 Business Class Suite
In an incredibly exciting turn of events, Alaska has announced private suites for its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner business class…
The Bulkhead Seat
American Airlines Expands Citi Branding Into Admirals Club Lounges Nationwide
American Airlines is deepening its long-standing partnership with Citi by bringing the credit card…
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Marriott Bonvoy: Earn 6,000 bonus points at The Sheraton Berlin Grand Hotel Esplanade (Mar 31 Bonus Offer Highlight)
Today's bonus offer highlight is a good one for anyone heading to Berlin this spring where you can earn extra Bonvoy points at The Sheraton Berlin Grand Hotel Esplanade. Check out all of the new bonuses added today:
Your Mileage May Vary
Why Some Hilton Hotels Won’t Accept Your Free Night Reward
One of the best perks in the Hilton Honors program sounds almost too good to be true. Free Night Rewards can be used any night of the week (not just…
The Bulkhead Seat
JetBlue Unveils Subscription-Based Loyalty Perks and Expanded Redemption Options
JetBlue is introducing two updates to its TrueBlue loyalty program to give travelers more…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
The FAA Has Banned the Famous Parallel Landing Approach at San Francisco International Airport, Warns of Flight Delays
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has confirmed that it has just banned pilots from performing an iconic parallel landing approach at San Francisco International Airport in which two aircraft come into land side-by-side on the airport’s parallel runways. Until a couple of days ago, it was a common sight to...
Miles To Memories
Five Hot Takes on Citi Making This Choice
Just a few days past the Citi Choice Privileges news, I'm still digesting it. But I'm particularly sure of a few opinions.
Points Miles and Bling
Review: The Westin São Paulo Didn’t Quite Live Up to the Brand
Introduction & Booking Two weeks ago, I took my first trip to Brazil. It was a four-night work stay in…
View from the Wing
New Report Says AAdvantage Is Worth 4X More Than American Airlines — Airlines Are Really Credit Cards With Wings
A new report values American Airlines’ AAdvantage program at roughly four times the airline’s own stock market value, a stark reminder that the real economics of major carriers no longer sit mainly in selling seats. The most profitable part of the business is increasingly the loyalty machine — using aspirational...
Frequent Miler
Aer Lingus Amex Offer: Spend $1,250 & get $250 back
If you’re planning a trip to Ireland, or will be booking award flights using Aer Lingus Avios, there’s a targeted Aer Lingus Amex Offer that could save you $250. The Deal Spend $1,250+ in one or more transactions with Aer Lingus & get $250 back as a statement credit with...
View from the Wing
New Chase Sapphire Reserve Perk is Live —$75,000 Spend Now Includes Hyatt Explorist Status
Chase Sapphire Reserve cardmembers who spend $75,000 a year can now unlock World of Hyatt Explorist status by linking their Hyatt account in the Chase benefits portal.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Today Only: Book stays at Home Hotels and earn 3x Spenn (Strawberry Hotels)
Strawberry members can earn 3x Spenn on Home Hotels stays until April 19 when those are booked today. Bookings must be made by midnight CET on March 31. Applies to stays between March 31 – April 19 2026, with latest checkout on April 20. Valid only for bookings made on...
Miles To Memories
Marriott Bonvoy Elite Status Inflation, Why We Don’t Have Pay Toilets In USA & Best Teen Checking Bonuses
In our Around the Web we take a look at interesting articles that cover miles, points, travel and personal finance.
The Bulkhead Seat
Delta Partners With Amazon (and Not Starlink) to Bring Next-Gen Connectivity to the Skies
Delta Air Lines is speeding up its inflight experience with a new long-term partnership…
View from the Wing
Frontier Voided Their Boarding Passes Over Bag Fee Fight — They Boarded Anyway And Resisted Arrest
Three women headed to Philadelphia on Frontier had their boarding passes voided in Miami after refusing to pay added bag fees, then went down the jetbridge anyway, refused orders to get off the plane, and ended the night in handcuffs. What began as yet another fight over Frontier’s aggressively monetized...
The Bulkhead Seat
JetBlue Raises Bag Fees With Peak Pricing Surging More Than 20%
JetBlue is increasing checked bag fees again to push ancillary pricing higher as industry…
Live and Let’s Fly
Man Dies On American Airlines Flight To London After Heartfelt Call With Grandchildren
A passenger’s account of a death onboard an American Airlines flight to London is another powerful reminder of how fragile life can be, but also a beautiful story that captures how I hope to spend my last days as well. Elderly Passenger Dies On American Airlines First Class Flight To...
Economy Class & Beyond
Abelo signs for further ATR Aircraft
Leading turboprop lessor Abelo has confirmed that will take up three additional ATR 72-600 from options from the agreement signed at the Dubai Airshow in 2023, from ATR Aircraft. This order further strengthens Abelo’s commitment to modern, efficient regional aviation as it expands its order book. With these three additional options...
One Mile at a Time
JetBlue Hikes Checked Bag Fees, Blames Fuel Costs: Up To $59 For First Bag
JetBlue tends to be a leader when it comes to starting trends to increase checked bag fees, so this will be something to keep an eye on…
Miles To Memories
(6 Ending) Every Available Transfer Bonus & A History Of Transfer Bonuses
We share all of the current transfer bonuses available right now, but we also share a history of every major transfer bonus over time.
View from the Wing
Erotic Fiction Author Gets $2,499 American Airlines Status Buyback Offer — She Answers In Character
American Airlines offered an erotic fiction author $2,499 to keep her elite status, and instead of taking the bait she responded the only way she could: in character, through the jetset world of her own books. Beneath the joke is a real point about airline loyalty in 2026 — American...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
$50 New Member Referral Bonus With Rakuten: Last Day — and Last Chance
This is your last chance to cash in on a $50 new member referral bonus when you sign up as a new member of Rakuten; and you will receive a bonus of $50.00 via referral when you spend a minimum of $50.00 within the first 90 days of your new membership, which...
Live from a Lounge
Ex BA Boss Willie Walsh to take over as IndiGo CEO
Willie Walsh will arrive at IndiGo as the new CEO of the airline in August 2026
Frequent Miler
Earn 1K bonus Virgin Atlantic points with a card-linked shopping portal purchase
The Virgin Atlantic shopping portal – Shops Away – is offering 1,000 bonus Flying Club points when making a card-linked purchase in the next week. The Deal Earn 1,000 bonus Virgin Atlantic Flying Club points when making a card-linked purchase via Virgin’s Shops Away shopping portal. Direct link to offer...
View from the Wing
Willie Walsh Is Back — He Finally Gets To Run The Low Cost Carrier He Always Wanted
Willie Walsh is coming back to run an airline, taking over IndiGo in August after years as the industry’s chief lobbyist at IATA. For passengers, the bigger point is that the former British Airways boss who spent years cutting costs and stripping back the full-service experience is finally getting the...
One Mile at a Time
Alaska Airlines’ New 787 Business Class Suite Experience Unveiled
We know that Alaska Airlines is currently expanding globally out of its hub at Seattle-Tacoma (SEA), with plans to serve a dozen long haul destinations by 2030. This growth is enabled by the transfer of Hawaiian Airlines Boeing 787s, given that both airlines now belong to Alaska Air Group.
Live and Let’s Fly
JetBlue Says It Is Raising Bag Fees Again To Keep Fares “Low” And Wi-Fi Free
JetBlue is raising baggage fees again, claiming it is the better alternative to raising airfare. But is it? JetBlue Raises Bag Fees As Fuel Prices Spike JetBlue has increased checked bag fees, blaming “rising operating costs” as jet fuel prices surge. The airline’s first checked bag now starts at $39...
The Points of Life
Simply The Best: March 2026
What did I write in March? Not much. The best posts are only about how I am the best, minus March Madness (see TPOL Almost Dead Last: March Madness Bracket Standings). #MasterOfWon: 1 Year Vlog Anniversary  2. Simply The Best: Almost A Teenager, TPOL Turns 12 3. 2025 What I Spent...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Delta Air Snubs Elon Musk’s Starlink Internet Service As it Signs Major Contract With Rival Amazon
Delta Air Lines has snubbed Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service as it announced a major new deal with rival Amazon Leo that will see the high-speed, low-latency in-flight Wi-Fi service initially installed on 500 of the Atlanta-based airline’s aircraft. There is, however, one big problem: Amazon Leo isn’t yet...
View from the Wing
Delta Chose Amazon Over Starlink For Wi-Fi — But United’s Rollout Will Be Done Before This Starts
Delta just picked Amazon’s not-yet-operational Leo service to replace its current inflight Wi-Fi on 500 aircraft starting in 2028, giving Amazon a marquee airline customer and a badly needed foothold against Starlink. But for passengers, the more important point is that Delta is still moving slowly: United’s Starlink rollout is...
The Bulkhead Seat
Marriott Partners with Lefay to Launch Its First Dedicated Luxury Wellness Brand
Hyatt has Miraval Resorts and now Marriott is making a move into the fast-growing…