Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Top 5 Hotel Stay Bonuses for Airline Programs for June 2026
Here are our Top 5 Hotel Stay Bonus Airline Mile/Point offers for this month! This post is for bonuses that you credit to an airline frequent flyer program. Many of these offers go beyond this month so don’t count them out for stays you’re book past this month. If none...
Your Mileage May Vary
The Unexpected Credit Card Request You Might Get At Hotel Check-In
You know how sometimes you don’t learn about a travel rule until you’re standing at the counter and it’s suddenly your problem? That’s exactly what happened to the friends of…
Miles To Memories
The Chase Sapphire Preferred Refresh Is Actually Really Good (If You Ignore Hyatt…)
I go over everything for the Chase Sapphire Preferred refresh. In terms of card changes it is really positive, but still a negative overall.
One Mile at a Time
Western Sydney Airport (WSI), With 24/7 Flights, Opening Late October 2026
While we see airports open new terminals pretty frequently, it’s not often we see a new international airport open altogether. After all, airports require a lot of vacant land, and that can be tough to find near large population centers.
View from the Wing
United CEO Refuses To Say American Airlines Merger Is Dead, And Keeps Talking Up JetBlue
United CEO Scott Kirby still won’t declare an American Airlines merger dead, keeps praising JetBlue as a partner, and now admits United ordered excess aircraft.
Frequent Miler
Kroger: Earn 4x fuel points on 3rd party and fixed-value Visa / Mastercard gift cards
Kroger is once again running a promotion that awards 4x fuel points on third-party gift cards, whether purchased online or in-store, and fixed-value Visa and Mastercard gift cards purchased in-store. Both deals are valid through June 23. Note that the terms on this promo now state that Amazon and fuel...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
New York to Europe. Business Class. As Low As $3,799 Round Trip.
Travel from New York to Europe while seated in the business class cabin for as low as $3,799.00 round trip — or as low as $1,449.00 round trip for a premium economy seat — with LOT Polish Airlines from Wednesday, July 1, 2026 to Thursday, December 10, 2026, which includes...
Miles To Memories
Had a Facebook Account Between 2007-2022? Claim Your Share of $725M Settlement
If you have a Facebook account, or had one at any time since May 24, 2007, you can now apply for a share of a $725 million privacy settlement.
Points Miles and Bling
Should You Apply for the Visa Infinite or Visa Infinite Privilege?
In this article, let’s run through some scenarios where it is and isn’t worth signing up for the higher-tier version.…
Frequent Miler
Choice Privileges Experiences: Bid on Canadian Football League tickets which include $250 merch cards
Choice Privileges Experiences has a couple of new auctions you can bid on for Canadian Football League games. Bidding starts at only 30K points, but they include $250 merch cards and so these could end up being an excellent deal if you can get good value from that card. The...
One Mile at a Time
Iran War Fuels Skyrocketing Airfare: Data Shows 30% Increase In Five Months
Big picture, the cost of airfare has remained reasonable over the decades, as flying has been democratized thanks to the competitive landscape. However, admittedly there are some fluctuations, and we’re seeing one of those right now.
Live and Let’s Fly
Two Cats Flew To Japan On United Airlines, Chilling In The Cabin, And I Have Questions
Two cats apparently flew to Japan on United Airlines and, according to their owner, handled the longhaul journey well. That is nice, I suppose, but every time I see animals in an aircraft cabin, I have the same reaction: why are we doing this? Cats Fly To Japan On United...
View from the Wing
American Airlines Confirms It’s Shopping For New Widebody Jets
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom confirms the airline has a new widebody aircraft RFP in the market, after retiring 40% of its long-haul fleet and pivoting back toward premium global flying.
The Bulkhead Seat
About Time: United Will Update Polaris® Menus With Dishes From World-Renowned Chefs
If you’ve been reading this blog for any length of time, you know that…
TravelUpdate
Review: SAS Lounge Stockholm (ARN)
Background and Location Before my flight to Copenhagen on SAS from Stockholm Arlanda Airport, I stopped by the…
Miles To Memories
(Increased Offer) Switch to AT&T And Earn 25,000 AAdvantage Miles
American Airlines has a promotion that can earn you 25,000 AAdvantage miles for switching to AT&T Wireless. The offer has recently been increased.
Economy Class & Beyond
Qatar Airways to return to Philadelphia from 1st August
It seems that Qatar Airways wants to wander the streets of Philadelphia – or at least the runways of the airport as the airline plans its return to the city in August. Qatar Airways will restart services from 1st August 2026, offering a daily service between Doha and Philadelphia.  The...
One Mile at a Time
Qatar Airways Resuming Philadelphia Flights, Taking Over American Route
Several days ago, I wrote about how it looked like Qatar Airways would be resuming flights to a United States gateway that it cut a few years back. There’s now an update, as this has been officially announced.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Delta Air Flight Diverts After Passenger is Accused of Slapping Female Crew Member’s Bottom Because She Skipped Him During Beverage Service
A Delta Air Lines flight from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles ended up making an unscheduled landing at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport after a passenger allegedly slapped a female flight attendant’s bottom after she accidentally skipped him during the beverage service. The incident occurred on May 9, but is only...
Frequent Miler
Alaska Airlines shopping portal promo: Spend $200 & earn 500 bonus Atmos Rewards points
In addition to the United shopping portal promotion, there’s now one available through the Alaska Airlines shopping portal. If you spend $200 in one or more transactions via the portal, you’ll earn 500 bonus Atmos Rewards points. The Deal Earn 500 bonus Atmos Rewards points when spending $200 via the...
Live from a Lounge
Best Western will match your hotel elite status through 2027, and it is completely free
Best Western Hotels, has been offering a status match promotion for elites of other hotel chains for a while. Here is a lowdown on this status match, again.
Live and Let’s Fly
Scott Kirby Says United’s American Airlines Merger Dream Is Dead, But JetBlue Is Still In Play
United Airlines’ CEO Scott Kirby says his dream of merging with American Airlines is dead for now because American is not a “willing partner.” But when it comes to JetBlue, Kirby made clear he would like United to get closer. Scott Kirby: American Merger Is Dead, But United Wants To...
Miles To Memories
Brutal! Chase Torpedoes Hyatt’s Transfer Rate On Their Most Popular Cards
I bring you bad news today, the news that the Chase to Hyatt transfer ratio is being devalued on all but one credit card product.
View from the Wing
Emirates First Class Upgrades Get Easier With Points As Paid Demand Drops 50% [Roundup]
News and notes from around the interweb: Emirates first class loads are down by 50% amidst the Iran war. That’s actually great news for using points, since Emirates actually makes first class upgrades easy you can even upgrade an award ticket and every empty seat is available for upgrade at...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Dubai Snubs Riyadh Air By Approving Just One Flight Per Day: The Airline Wanted Four Flights Per Day
Dubai has reportedly delivered a snub to upstart new airline Riyadh Airlines by approving just one flight per day between its home hub in Riyadh and Dubai International Airport. The government-backed airline had wanted to fly between the two cities up to four times per day, but will have to...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Emirates Will Start Offering Passengers Inventives to Fly Through the Middle East as First Class Sits Half Empty
Sir Tim Clark, the longtime president of Dubai-based mega airline Emirates, says the carrier will start offering incentives to lure back travelers who have been scared away by the ongoing security situation in the Middle East. At the height of the troubles, Iran launched salvo upon salvo of ballistic missiles...
Economy Class & Beyond
easyJet takes delivery of its 100th Airbus A320neo family aircraft
easyJet has taken delivery of its 100th A320neo Family aircraft in Hamburg, as it continues to modernise its fleet and improve operational efficiency. The milestone aircraft, built by Airbus, joins easyJet’s all-Airbus fleet, which now totals 359 aircraft. The addition reflects the airline’s ongoing transition towards newer, more fuel-efficient technology...
View from the Wing
[FINAL DAYS] Chase Sapphire Reserve 150,000 Point Bonus Ends June 15
Chase Sapphire Reserve’s 150,000-point initial bonus ends June 15, with strong travel and dining earning, Sapphire Lounge access, and credits that can outweigh the fee.
View from the Wing
United Brings Netflix Chef’s Table Meals To Business Class To Fix A Polaris Weak Spot Starting In August
United is adding Netflix Chef’s Table-branded meals to international business class starting August 1, aiming to fix a weak spot in Polaris with preorder-only city-specific menus.
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United Brings Netflix Chef’s Table Meals To Business Class To Fix A Polaris Weak Spot Starting In August
United is adding Netflix Chef’s Table-branded meals to international business class starting August 1, aiming to fix a weak spot in Polaris with preorder-only city-specific menus.
TravelUpdate
$0 Intro Fee, 130,000 Points Offer & 1 Free Night After $15k Spend: Hilton Surpass Card Review
With this limited time offer on the Hilton Surpass card, you'll pay no annual fee for the first year and can also earn 130,000 bonus points.
One Mile at a Time
Big Chase Sapphire Preferred Card Changes Unveiled: They’re A Mixed Bag
The credit card space is incredibly competitive, and nowadays we see card changes with a frequency that’s much higher than in the past. Along those lines, Chase has just announced some major changes to the $95 annual fee Chase Sapphire Preferred Card. They’re a mixed bag, with some good news,...