View from the Wing
United Airlines Seattle Gate Move: Leaving Concourse A, Adding Brand New United Club In B
United Airlines is moving from concourse A to B in Seattle. This allows airlines with international flights to use the vacated international capable gates on Concourse A. And it's going to mean opening a new United Club there as well to replace the current one at gate A9. Continue reading...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Save Up to 20% With Marriott Bonvoy
You can save up to 20% with Marriott Bonvoy off of the guest room standard rate when you stay at your choice of participating hotel and resort properties worldwide with its Escapes promotion, which offers exclusive savings every other Thursday through Sunday across select destinations... ...but you must... The post Save Up...
Frequent Miler
Get a 30% bonus on your first purchase through the Virgin Atlantic shopping portal
The Virgin Atlantic Shops Away shopping portal tends to fly under the radar, primarily because its earning rates don’t tend to be very good. There is a feature that has the potential to make it more compelling though: a 30% bonus on your first purchase through the portal. The Deal...
One Mile at a Time
Air Canada Cancels Flights As Flight Attendants Prepare To Strike
If you’re scheduled to fly with Air Canada this weekend, well… you may not be flying Air Canada this weekend.
Live and Let’s Fly
Spirit Airlines CEO Downplays Survival Threat, But Flight Attendants Urged to Prepare For Worst
Spirit Airlines is trying to put on a brave face, but both its financial filings and internal communications reveal a far bleaker picture than the CEO is publicly admitting. As Spirit Airlines CEO Downplays Dire Financial Situation, Flight Attendants Face Stark Warning Yesterday, I shared about a concerning warning from...
Altitude Yes
United Adds Apple TV+ Originals to its Inflight Entertainment
United passengers will now have more options, with the chance to binge-watch full Apple TV+ seasons on flights. The post United Adds Apple TV+ Originals to its Inflight Entertainment first appeared on Altitude Yes.
One Mile at a Time
9 Things American Airlines Does Well, From AAdvantage, To Oneworld
American Airlines is the US airline that I fly most, given that I live in Miami. I’ll be the first to admit that I sometimes give American Airlines a hard time, though that doesn’t mean I think the airline is terrible. While there are a lot of areas where American...
TravelUpdate
Last chance, hotel credit card bonuses ending tonight…
Today is the final day for these limited time hotel credit card bonuses by American Express as they will be pulled tonight.
Travel Points Playbook
Which Amex Blue Business Plus Welcome Offer is Best?
The Amex Blue Business Plus (BBP) card is a great one to get and also to keep for…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Fighter Jets Scramble to Intercept London-Bound Ryanair Flight After Mid-Air Security Threat
A Ryanair flight from the Bulgarian capital Sofia to London Stansted was intercepted by two fighter jets and ordered to avoid Czech airspace after a security threat was received against the aircraft. The incident involved a 14-year-old Boeing 737-800, which was operated by Ryanair’s Polish charter subsidiary Buzz but painted...
TravelUpdate
The truth about travel loyalty programs
Loyalty programs entice you into irrational decisions, without you realizing it. How do you come out ahead with the odds stacked against you?
Economy Class & Beyond
Air India comences its retrofit programme
After some delay, Air India is all set to commence its refit programme for its Boeing 787-8 aircraft. VT-ANT at an Air India hangar in Mumbai before departure to Victorville – Image, Air India Air India has commenced the widebody retrofit programme for its legacy Boeing 787-8 aircraft, with the...
The Bulkhead Seat
Uh Oh: Air Canada to Cancel All Flights After Strike Called by Flight Attendants
Air Canada issued a statutory 72-hour lockout notice to the Canadian Union of Public… The post Uh Oh: Air Canada to Cancel All Flights After Strike Called by Flight Attendants appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
View from the Wing
‘Patient Zero’: United Passenger’s Inflight Bathroom Explosion Cancels Flight, Hazmat Crews Scrub Lavatory Walls
A United Airlines passenger’s explosive lavatory episode cancelled their flight, sparked a hazmat response, and became a viral confession. Continue reading ‘Patient Zero’: United Passenger’s Inflight Bathroom Explosion Cancels Flight, Hazmat Crews Scrub Lavatory Walls...
Eye of the Flyer
Cruise Lines are Expanding Their “Pay to View” Entertainment – This is NOT a Good Trend!
This is not good folks and if this trend continues it will be a major downgrade to the cruise experience. Let me give you some background of what I am talking about and why I hope this will not become the norm at sea. One of the biggest draws of...
Miles For Family
Largest Drop Waterslide at Sea Breaks Open; Passenger Plans to Sue for Injuries
Last week, a passenger on Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas was injured when the Frightening Bolt waterslide broke. Frightening Bolt is the largest drop slide at sea and begins with an almost-vertical fall through a trap door. The Incident On August 7, an acrylic piece of the Frightening Bolt...
Frequent Miler
Rental car loyalty programs guide: Shortcuts to elite status, earning and redeeming free days, and more
On a recent Frequent Miler on the Air podcast, Greg and I discussed the major car rental programs, including shortcuts to and advantages of elite status, earning and using elite stauts, and more. This guide is a companion post laying out our key discussion points from the podcast in a...
One Mile at a Time
Spirit Airlines CEO Downplays Financial Issues, Claims Things Are Fine
Yesterday, I covered how Spirit Airlines issued a dire warning about its financial situation in a regulatory filing, stating that there’s ”substantial doubt” about the carrier’s ability to keep operating over the next 12 months. The carrier’s current credit card processor agreement expires at the end of 2025, and more...
View from the Wing
‘Don’t Be Shy About Pulling Something From The Trash’: Flight Attendants Warned As Spirit Airlines Faces Collapse
Spirit Airlines warns it may go out of business within a year. They emerged from bankruptcy but aren’t doing much differently. They’re losing tremendous amounts of cash, and don’t have a lot left. And if something doesn’t change quickly, they can’t last. The airline’s credit card processor appears to be...
You Are Travel
Andaz Lisbon Opening Q4 2025
Tl;dr – This will be the first Andaz property in Portugal. Fun news for all you chouriço, linguiça,… The post Andaz Lisbon Opening Q4 2025 appeared first on You Are Travel.
One Mile at a Time
Hawaiian Airlines Cuts Boston, Fukuoka, And Seoul Incheon Flights
With Alaska Air Group having acquired Hawaiian Airlines, we’re seeing the company take an updated approach to how it uses the Hawaiian fleet. Along those lines, plans have just been announced to suspend three ”underperforming” legacy Hawaiian routes.
The Shutterwhale
Scoot Launches New KrisFlyer Award Chart – Redeem KrisFlyer Miles for Free Flights!
Redeem Scoot flights with KrisFlyer miles from just 1,500 miles one-way. Scoot’s new KrisFlyer award chart lets members book Economy Class Saver or Advantage fares to popular destinations at fixed redemption rates.
Live from a Lounge
Etihad Airways’ new Independence Day promotion offers up to 30% off
Etihad Airways is currently offering some attractive deals on bookings, with up to 30% discount available on both its fabulous business class and economy class. Here is how to book now and maximise. The post Etihad Airways’ new Independence Day promotion offers up to 30% off appeared first on Live...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Spirit Airlines Flight Attendants Urged To Take Stock Of Their Finances As Carrier Warns It Could Collapse
Flight attendants at the beleaguered budget carrier Spirit Airlines have been urged to take stock of their personal finances after the Florida-based airline warned that its own financial situation was so dire that it might not survive the next year. The revelation came in a regular update to the US...
2PAXfly
SYDNEY AIRPORT: Gun fired in T2, lock down after Police arrest. No in juries reported
An intense scene unfolded this morning around 6am, Wednesday 13 August at Sydney Airport’s Terminal 2 (T2). A man was arrested adjacent to gate 49, metres away from the busy food court. The man had attempted to grab a firearm from an Australian Federal Police (AFP) officer. The incident briefly...
The Bulkhead Seat
Air Canada Faces Possible August 16th Shutdown as Talks With Flight Attendants Collapse
Air Canada could ground the majority of its flights as soon as August 16th… The post Air Canada Faces Possible August 16th Shutdown as Talks With Flight Attendants Collapse appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
The Bulkhead Seat
Hawaiian Airlines Suspends the Longest Domestic Flight in the US and Others This November
Hawaiian Airlines announced today that it will make significant adjustments to its transpacific network… The post Hawaiian Airlines Suspends the Longest Domestic Flight in the US and Others This November appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Hawaii Calling
Hawaiian Airlines to Suspend Honolulu–Boston, –Seoul, and –Fukuoka Flights This November in Strategic Network Pullback
A Change in Hawai‘i’s Global Connectivity Hawaiian Airlines will suspend service on three major international routes—Honolulu to Boston (BOS), Seoul–Incheon (ICN), and Fukuoka (FUK)—starting this November. In a recent leadership email, Hawaiian Airlines’ CEO framed the decision as a response to years of unprofitability, despite the routes’ importance, noting it...
Points With a Crew
Which Hilton credit card is the best? (Higher Offers Ending Wednesday)
There are 4 different Hilton credit cards - each with their own set of perks and benefits. Let's take a look at the pros and cons and decide which Hilton card is best
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Spirit Airlines Operating Through 2026 May Be Doubtful
The stock of Spirit Aviation Holdings, Incorporated finished the day today, Tuesday, August 12, 2025 after having plummeted 40.68 percent — or $1.44 per share — to $2.10 per share on the news that Spirit Airlines has warned of “going-concern doubts” only months after the struggling airline emerging from bankruptcy...
One Mile at a Time
10 Things Delta Air Lines Does Well, From Service, To Lounges, To Bags
In the spirit of positive reinforcement, in this post I’d like to share the things that I think Delta Air Lines does well.
Frequent Miler
Is the Grand Hyatt Kauai worth 45K? | Ask Us Anything Ep78 | 8-6-25
Is the Grand Hyatt Kauai worth 45K? We answered this and many other questions on the Ask Us Anything hosted live on YouTube on August 6th, 2025. Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast platform. You can click the timestamps below to navigate directly to a...