View from the Wing
Mouse Invades United Club at LaGuardia on the Eve of $1,400 Fee Hike [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 Mouse Invades United Club at LaGuardia on the Eve of $1,400 Fee Hike [Roundup]...
ATX Jetsetter
Delta Passengers Forced to Deplane via Slides After Engine Fire in Orlando
A Delta Air Lines Airbus A330 caught fire when attempting to start the starboard engine for departure from Orlando International Airport. The post Delta Passengers Forced to Deplane via Slides After Engine Fire in Orlando appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
Live from a Lounge
Alaska Airlines Buy Miles with up to 60% Bonus Miles
Alaska Airlines has a new Buy Miles Promotion through May 21, 2025. You can get Alaska Miles with up to a 60% bonus to redeem on oneworld member airlines, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, British Airways and many other airlines at reasonable prices. The post Alaska Airlines Buy Miles with up...
Frequent Miler
Airfare Amex Offer: Spend $2,500 & get $250 back
On the same day that a new Amex Business Platinum welcome offer launched last week with an offer giving $500 back when spending $2,500 on airfare, a different version of that offer appeared as an Amex Offer on targeted cards. Rather than giving $500 back as a statement credit, it...
One Mile at a Time
American AAdvantage Business Program: Earn Extra Rewards For Free
American Airlines offers a small business rewards program, known as the AAdvantage Business program. This is a great way to earn extra rewards for your travel on American, including qualifying for bonus Loyalty Points and miles. Best of all, eligibility for the program is surprisingly simple, assuming you have the...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
April 21 Bonus Offer Highlight: GHA DISCOVERY – 2x D$ for stays at The Leela Palace properties in India
Today's bonus offer highlight is an offer to earn 2x GHA DISCOVERY Dollars for stays at The Leela Palace properties in India. Check out all of the new bonuses added today: The post April 21 Bonus Offer Highlight: GHA DISCOVERY – 2x D$ for stays at The Leela Palace properties in...
ATX Jetsetter
Southwest Announces Timeline for Extra Legroom Seating Rollout
Southwest has announced the timeline for adding extra legroom seating across its fleet, with the process expected to be completed by year end. The post Southwest Announces Timeline for Extra Legroom Seating Rollout appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
The Bulkhead Seat
Taste Test: Newark Signature Dish – Pastrami Spiced Chicken
United added “Signature Dishes” from its hubs in 2024. I tasted most of them… The post Taste Test: Newark Signature Dish – Pastrami Spiced Chicken appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
The Bulkhead Seat
Third Israeli Airline Will Begin Service to the United States
El Al held a near monopoly on flights between New York John F Kennedy… The post Third Israeli Airline Will Begin Service to the United States appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
You Are Travel
Review: Singapore Airlines Business Class LAX – NRT (777-300)
Tl;dr – Kicking off my journey to Japan, I flew to Tokyo onboard Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-300ER business…
Live and Let’s Fly
“It’s A Boy And We’re Naming Him Ryan” – Woman Fakes Pregnancy To Avoid Baggage Fees On Ryanair
A woman disguised her excess carry-on items as a pregnancy bump in order to avoid extra baggage fees on Ryanair. I’m not so convinced about this particular incident though this trick has certainly been tried (successfully) before… Woman Fakes Pregnancy To Avoid Ryanair Baggage Fees Grace Hale was flying from...
One Mile at a Time
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card 185K Bonus Points Offer (Limited Time)
The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card is the most premium credit card in Marriott’s co-brand card portfolio. The card has great ongoing perks that can more than justify the annual fee, and it’s a card that I’ve had for years.
View from the Wing
Caught on Video: “He Busted Through!” Frontier Airlines Passenger Storms Closed Las Vegas Gate [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 Caught on Video: “He Busted Through!” Frontier Airlines Passenger Storms Closed Las Vegas Gate [Roundup]...
Wingtips
How to Max Out the Value of Your Barclaycard Avios Voucher
Barclays crashed into the UK travel credit card scene in February 2022, and let’s just say they didn’t… The post How to Max Out the Value of Your Barclaycard Avios Voucher appeared first on Wingtips.
Frequent Miler
Southwest new member promo: Earn up to 5K bonus points when enrolling in Rapid Rewards
After all the bad press that Southwest has gotten over the last few weeks for its recent and upcoming changes, it wouldn’t be surprising if a number of previously loyal customers are jumping ship and moving to other airlines. To seemingly try to help stem the net migration, Southwest is...
TravelUpdate
Review: The gorgeous Oneworld lounge at Amsterdam Schiphol
The oneworld lounge at Amsterdam Schiphol airport is the second facility operated by the alliance after Seoul. This…
TravelUpdate
Amex Platinum Card fail, Hilton devaluation, Hawaiian points transfers ending & more
Amex Platinum Card fail, Hilton devaluation, amazing credit card bonuses and more as we cover some of the top stories from the previous week.
One Mile at a Time
Game Changer: Etihad Airbus A321LRs With Flat Bed First & Business Class
In just over three months, Etihad Airways plans to begin commercial service with its Airbus A321LRs. While the airline still hasn’t revealed exactly what we can expect onboard these jets, these planes will are long overdue for the airline, so I’d like to go over what we do know.
Running with Miles
How to Track and Watch the 2025 Boston Marathon – Follow Your Favorite Runners!
Here is how to track and watch the 2025 Boston Marathon today! Keep track of your favorite runners and the elite that could put on quite a show! The post How to Track and Watch the 2025 Boston Marathon – Follow Your Favorite Runners! appeared first on Running with Miles.
View from the Wing
Tariff Surcharge Backlash Forces This Hilton To Eliminate $2 Printed Receipt Fee
Some businesses are jumping on the tariff narrative to nickel and dime customers for nonsense. The Hampton Inn Dublin in Virginia appeared to impose a $2 fee to print receipts. Continue reading Tariff Surcharge Backlash Forces This Hilton To Eliminate $2 Printed Receipt Fee...
TravelUpdate
Your complete guide to Hilton Free Night Certificates (3 cards offering them currently)
Hilton Free Night certificates can help you book that dream stay at an aspirational property, since they have no category restrictions.
Miles For Family
Playing Tourist in my Own City with Tea Around Town
To satisfy my wanderlust in between trips, I’ve been making more of an effort to go to local events and attractions and be a tourist in my own city. Last week, my daughter and I splurged on a city tour and afternoon tea with Tea Around Town in Dallas. This...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Pilots With Beards? New Study Says It’s Totally Safe, Busting Long-Held Oxygen Mask Myth
There’s a growing chance that more pilots could be allowed to sport facial hair after a new study by a leading aeronautical university debunked the widespread theory that beards could wreck the effectiveness of special tight-fitting oxygen masks. The study, appropriately called “Beard Length and the Efficacy of an Aviator Oxygen...
Eye of the Flyer
I Usually Take First Class and My Wife Sits in Coach When Only One of Us is Upgraded. Here’s Why.
Well, this piece should elicit a few interesting reactions. My wife usually sits in coach while I take the First Class upgrade when we're presented with a choice. Here's why. The post I Usually Take First Class and My Wife Sits in Coach When Only One of Us is Upgraded. Here’s...
One Mile at a Time
Backpacking German Teenagers Denied Entry To US, Jailed & Deported
There’s a story that’s going viral about two German teenagers who entered the United States to go backpacking, only to be handcuffed, strip searched, jailed, and then deported the next day.
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Royal Air Maroc L’Oasis VIP Lounge Marrakech (RAK)
Unlike the pitiful domestic lounge in Casablanca, the Royal Air Maroc L’Oasis VIP Lounge in Marrakech (RAK) was very pleasant, with friendly service and a nice selection of food and drinks. Royal Air Maroc L’Oasis VIP Lounge Review – Marrakech (RAK) After a save from the Park Hyatt Marrakech, I...
Wingtips
Israir to New York: Third Time’s the Chutzpah
Move over, El Al and Arkia Israir. They’re joining the transatlantic club. The airline best known for sun… The post Israir to New York: Third Time’s the Chutzpah appeared first on Wingtips.
One Mile at a Time
TUI 787 Rejects Takeoff, Ends Up In Grass, And It Was Totally Avoidable
The Aviation Herald has the story of a strange incident that happened a few days ago, and it just seems like shouldn’t have happened…
ATX Jetsetter
British Airways Flight Cancelled After Crewmember Died During Layover
A British Airways flight between San Francisco and London was cancelled earlier this week after a crewmember died during the layover. The post British Airways Flight Cancelled After Crewmember Died During Layover appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
Frequent Miler
Best ways to get to Hawaii using points and miles
If Hawaii’s tropical paradise is on your mind, you probably want to know how to get there with miles and points. Alaska, AA, Delta, Hawaiian, Southwest, and United Airlines all have flights from the mainland US to Hawaii. However, you can sometimes save points by booking these flights with foreign...
Monkey Miles
Monster! The Business Platinum® from American Express 250k Referral Offer + $500 flight credit
American Express Business Platinum 95k Referral Offer The post Monster! The Business Platinum® from American Express 250k Referral Offer + $500 flight credit appeared first on Monkey Miles.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Revisiting Stonewall National Monument in New York.
The reason why the title of this article is Revisiting Stonewall National Monument in New York is because I have been there before when it was originally called Christopher Street Park when it was part of the Department of Parks and Recreation of the City of New York. Across Seventh Avenue...