When a higher-up demands the “lowest possible fare, lowest possible rate” as a cost-cutting measure, it’s supposed to apply to everyone—including the person who made the rule. A Reddit user…

American Airlines delayed a flight because its pilot was stuck in line at Starbucks, which says less about the pilot than it does about the airline’s coffee. For years, cheap onboard coffee has had a hidden operational cost: when crews go hunting for something better in the terminal, passengers wait.

Are you an avid hiker? If so, you’re likely familiar with AllTrails.com which is an excellent resource for hiking trails not only in the US, but worldwide too. AllTrails has a free membership which provides a lot of information that you might need when heading out for a hike, as...

For quite some time, Air France-KLM Flying Blue has been offering paid status match promotions, on an on-again, off-again basis. The status match has always had residency requirements, though the countries that are targeted do change over time.

Barbie Dream Fest failed to meet the expectations of eager fans. Find out why traveling to festivals and fan events can often be a risky proposition. The post Barbie Dream Fest Fail – Why Special Event Travel Can Be Risky appeared first on From Home and Back.

Southwest Airlines is increasing checked bag fees, becoming the latest US carrier to raise…

All of that plus earning $4,000 in cash, $1800 in perks and almost 350K miles in recent round of applications, plus our guide on every current transfer bonus available.

Hilton has returned with a new sale offering members an up to 100% bonus when purchasing Hilton Honors points. That means you can buy Hilton Honors points for 0.5 cents per point (cpp) with this sale. Note that the 100% bonus is sometimes targeted, so it’s possible that you’ll see...

I sense a growing fever pitch for consolidation in the U.S. airline industry, and now a key member of the Trump administration is signaling openness to it. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Signals Openness To Airline Mergers, Says “Trump Loves To See Big Deals Happen” As flagged by One Mile At...

While Delta grapples with higher jet fuel prices, the airline remains confident in its resilient premium customers. The post Delta Cuts Growth Plans, Sees $2B Fuel Hit While Premium Remains Strong first appeared on Altitude Yes.

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby says one of his most important work habits is closing the office door for a daily nap, because tired people should not be making big decisions. Also Hyatt’s May 7 award devaluation, Delta’s AI dreams for air traffic control, bag fee hikes spread again, and...

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Ryanair’s zero-tolerance war on unruly passengers has resulted in a thug on a flight from Krakow, Poland, to Bristol, England, being imprisoned for 10 months after being found guilty of breaking the country’s strict Air Rage laws. The budget carrier launched its highly publicized campaign against disruptive passengers in 2024...

The United and Alaska Airlines shopping portals both launched limited time promotions today that are offering 500 bonus miles/points when spending $100. The Deals Alaska Airlines shopping portal: Spend $100 & earn 500 bonus Atmos Rewards points Expires April 17, 2026 Direct link to offer United shopping portal: Spend $100...

There is a new Sofi checking & savings bonus worth up to $815 when you include the currently active Swagbucks offer.

Garuda Indonesia has an excellent first class product, which I’ve historically ranked as being one of the best in the world. It has been many years since I’ve flown Garuda Indonesia first class, and I was making imminent plans to give the product another try.

Garuda Indonesia has an excellent first class product, which I’ve historically ranked as being one of the best in the world. It has been many years since I’ve flown Garuda Indonesia first class, and I was making imminent plans to give the product another try.

If you think airport security screening in the United States is only about keeping flights safe, think again: the mission has secretly expanded. TSA Quietly Feeding Passenger Data To ICE, Leading To Hundreds Of Arrests A Reuters report reveals that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has been sharing passenger data...

The Amex Offers programoften has promotions that can save you money on hotel stays. We sometimes see offers withHiltonandMarriott, since these are also Amex co-brand credit card partners, though the offers don’t seem to be as frequent as in the past.

tl;dr – The Lake Como Edition is a new addition to Marriott’s luxury Italian portfolio. The Lake Como…

United flight attendants are finally getting a raise after more than five years without one, and this tentative deal will likely pass after last summer’s overwhelming rejection. But the new agreement also shows the cost of delay: compared to the deal they turned down, each crewmember is effectively giving up...