One Mile at a Time
The World’s Best First Class Airline Lounges: The Peak Of Airport Luxury
Im an airline product geek, and I like to keep an updated list of some of the best products out there, ranging from the best first class airlines, to the best business class airlines, to the best business class lounges, to the best business class seats. In this post, Id...
One Mile at a Time
The World’s Best First Class Airline Lounges: The Peak Of Airport Luxury
Im an airline product geek, and I like to keep an updated list of some of the best products out there, ranging from the best first class airlines, to the best business class airlines, to the best business class lounges, to the best business class seats. In this post, I’d...
Your Mileage May Vary
Why AMEX Charges a Transfer Fee (And Other Banks Don’t)
If you’ve ever transferred American Express Membership Rewards points to a U.S. airline frequent flyer program, you may have noticed an extra line item called the AMEX Excise Tax Offset…
View from the Wing
Girl Hits Fake ‘Service Dog’ For Peeing At SFO Gate — Police Meet United Flight When It Lands In Denver
A United Airlines passenger says a girl traveling with a so-called “service dog” at SFO hit and dragged her black lab after it peed on the carpet at the gate. Fellow flyers took the case to Reddit and airport police, and Denver officers met United flight UA297 after landing to...
One Mile at a Time
Qatar Airways’ Confusing Regional First Class Product Explained
Qatar Airways takes an interesting approach to how it markets the forward cabin on many of its short haul flights, and it tends to confuse people. In this post, I’d like to discuss this in a bit more detail.
The Bulkhead Seat
American Airlines Adds Flights Ahead of FIFA World Cup 26™
American Airlines is stepping up to help fans follow every moment of FIFA World… The post American Airlines Adds Flights Ahead of FIFA World Cup 26™ appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
PointsMath
Promotion Weekly December 2025 First Edition
Here are the ongoing promotions running covered in this Promotion Weekly December 2025 First Edition (Issued Weekly): Buying Points & Miles Promotions Here are 16+ Promotions on buying points & miles of Airlines & Hotels: Buy MaxBonus/Disc. Ends on ¢/Point PurchaseLink AmericanAAdvantage Miles 40%[Discount] Ongoing 1.88 Promotion Air CandaAeroplan Points...
Pointalize
Travel Points Explained in 10 Minutes
Learn how travel points work in under 10 minutes. Discover the difference between fixed and transferable points, how to calculate value, and the math behind free travel.
Live and Let’s Fly
Book Review: Unreasonable Hospitality – Perfect For Travelers
Will Guidara’s rise through the restaurant elite offers excellent insights into the service industry and has applications throughout travel. A Rare Book Review It’s not often that Live And Let’s Fly features a book review nestled amongst our hard-hitting and breaking travel news, yet sometimes products simply compel us to...
One Mile at a Time
Best Complimentary Airport Lounge Spa Treatments, For Pre-Flight Relaxation
The quality of airport lounges can vary hugely, depending on where in the world you are, who can access the lounge, etc. Airlines and lounge operators try to find all kinds of ways to differentiate their lounge experience, and one of those ways is with complimentary spa treatments for guests.
Pointalize
Tax Payments With a Credit Card: Does It Ever Make Sense?
Is paying taxes with a credit card worth the 1.85% fee? We break down the math, the best cards for 2025, and how to unlock massive rewards profit.
One Mile at a Time
Best-Ever $50 Rakuten New Member Bonus: More Valuable Than Ever
Link: Sign-up for a Rakuten account with a best-ever $50 bonus
View from the Wing
Dulles Cops Fired For Taking Payoffs To Let Drivers Solicit Rides In Terminal — D.C. Airport Authority Ranks Among Most Corrupt In U.S.
Eight Dulles airport police officers are out after internal and criminal investigations into alleged payoffs from limo and ride-share drivers so they could illegally solicit rides inside the terminal. It’s just the latest scandal for the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, which has already been hammered for weak controls, nepotism, and...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Wooden Directional Signs in Fiji. Sunday Morning Photograph.
As kitschy as they may be, wooden directional signs in Fiji — or anywhere in the world, for that matter — add a curious element to a location in which one finds himself or herself and causes that person to ponder just how far away he or she is from...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Southwest Airlines Will NOT Pay Final $11 Million of Record Fine for 2022 Christmas Chaos
Southwest Airlines no longer has to pay an $11 million fine to the U.S. Treasury for a disastrous holiday meltdown over Christmas 2022 that left an estimated two million passengers stranded when the airline lost track of its pilots and flight attendants after days of bad winter weather. DOT says...
PointsMath
7 Current Transfer Bonus Promotions [Dec’25]
Now that you have earned many points and wish to transfer to your favourite loyalty program, there could be a potential bonus promotion on such a transfer. Here are the current transfer bonus promotions going. Current Transfer Bonus Promotions Summary Promotion Maximum Bonus Ends On Accor to Air France-KLM Transfer...
One Mile at a Time
Oneworld Emerald: Why It’s My Favorite Airline Alliance Status
In general, airline elite status isn’t quite as valuable as it used to be — upgrades are harder to get, award pricing has been devalued, and many perks have been cut back. However, I’d argue that alliance-wide status continues to be very valuable, for the premium perks it offers across...
Plane ‘n Simple
British Airways Hiking Avios Reward Flight Prices From December 15: Here’s What’s Changing and How to Lock In Current Rates
If you’ve been sitting on a pile of Avios and thinking about that Club World redemption to New York, now might be the time to stop thinking and start booking. British Airways just announced significant increases to Reward Flight pricing across the board, effective December 15, 2025 and both the...
View from the Wing
United Didn’t Suddenly Become Great — Delta Just Cut Its Way Down To Their Level
Delta used to be the airline you picked when you were willing to give up miles value for a better inflight experience and rock-solid reliability. Now cabins, wifi, lounges and even upgrades have been cut back enough that United’s hard product and elite treatment often look better by comparison. Continue reading...
One Mile at a Time
Stubborn JFK ATC Punishes LOT Polish Airlines Pilot For Not Being Ready
There are 10,000+ air traffic controllers in the United States, who have incredibly stressful jobs that keep our skies safe. Among those air traffic controllers, there’s one guy at New York Kennedy Airport who has made a name — or perhaps more accurately, a voice — for himself based on...
Eye of the Flyer
Dates for New European 2026 Rules and Fees, 15 Guests Stuck in Carnival Elevator, US Travel Warnings for Mexico, Cash Seized Over and Over at DFW, Man With Parkinson’s Denied Boarding and more Travel News
Here are this week’s travel and cruise headlines and news from around the web and interweb: When the new European Travel Rules and Fees Start in 2026 Carnival Cruise Line Crew Member Responds In Worst Way Possible After 15 Guests Are Stuck In Elevator For Almost An Hour U.S. Issues...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Qatar Airways Chief Executive Ousted With Immediate Effect: Airline Gives No Explanation For Sudden Leadership Change
The chief executive of Qatar Airways has been unceremoniously replaced with immediate effect, just two years after taking on one of the biggest jobs in the aviation industry. The surprise announcement came in a short statement from the airline, which did not say why Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer was being...
Live and Let’s Fly
Will An Airbus A350-2000 Take On The Boeing 777X?
Airbus is openly studying a stretched A350-2000 to match Boeing’s 777X. Here is why Emirates and other giants suddenly care about a few extra rows. Background: From Superjumbos To Stretched Twins Once upon a time, airlines that wanted serious capacity bought four engines and did not ask many questions. The...
One Mile at a Time
Qatar Airways Gets New CEO, Effective Immediately: What Went Wrong?!
Well here’s an announcement that I didn’t see coming…
One Mile at a Time
Best-Ever $50 Rakuten New Member Bonus: More Valuable Than Ever
Link: Sign-up for a Rakuten account with a best-ever $50 bonus
Live from a Lounge
IndiGo Top Bosses receive show cause notices from DGCA to explain airline meltdown
IndiGo's top managers are finding themselves slapped with show cause notices from the regulator to explain why "action should not be taken against them". The post IndiGo Top Bosses receive show cause notices from DGCA to explain airline meltdown appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
PointsMath
Air India Transfer Bonus Promotion: Up to 50% Bonus Points
Air India is offering up to 50% Bonus Air India points on transferring Air India SBI Credit Card Reward Points to Maharaja Points. We occasionally see this promotion from Air India for their SBI Co-Branded Credit Cards. Eligible Partners The two Co-Branded cards eligible for this promotion are: No other...
Live from a Lounge
Qatar Airways replaces Engr. Al‑Meer with a new CEO in Hamad Ali Al-Khater
Qatar Airways has gotten yet another GCEO, two years after the last one replaced the legendary Akbar Al Baker. The post Qatar Airways replaces Engr. Al‑Meer with a new CEO in Hamad Ali Al-Khater appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
PointsMath
Six Current Wyndham Rewards Promotions [Dec’25]
Wyndham is one of the largest hotel chains in the World. It has several hotels for budget-savvy travellers. And there are several ways you can earn Wyndham Reward Points. Here are the Wyndham Promotions with which you can earn more Wyndham Reward Points or get discounts with longer stays. Wyndham...
Pointalize
Star Alliance Explained: Benefits, Members, and Status
Star Alliance Guide 2025: Updated member list (post-SAS exit), Gold status math, best programs for earning status, and top redemption sweet spots explained.
PointsMath
6 Current Hyatt Promotions [Dec’25]
Hyatt runs several promotions year-round. This month, there are also many useful Hyatt promotions for travellers. Here are the current Hyatt promotions. Current Hyatt Promotions Summary Promotion Key Dates Action Hyatt Mobile App Offer Register By: 15th Dec 2025Stay By: 31st Dec 2025 Register Earn 2x Hyatt Points[Europe, Africa, and...
PointsMath
Miles & More Mileage Bargains Promo Awards [Dec’25]
A few airlines offer monthly promotions that allow you to book an award flight and travel to select destinations at a discount. Air France-KLM Flying Blue Promo Rewards and Singapore Airlines Spontaneous Escapes are popular promotions. Another frequent flyer program from Star Alliance, Miles & More, has monthly promo awards...