Frequent Miler
PayPal removes BillPay services (unsure whether temporary or permanent)
Doctor of Credit has reported that PayPal has eliminated its BillPay services. According to comments on the post, it sounds like the service was ended as of 2/28/26. I haven’t seen any official announcement about this from PayPal, so it isn’t clear whether this is a temporary or permanent change....
Live and Let’s Fly
Passenger Bites JetBlue Flight Attendant, Avoids Jail—No Wonder Air Rage Keeps Getting Worse
A string of recent airline incidents raises an uncomfortable question: why do so many travelers now feel comfortable behaving outrageously in airports and on airplanes? The latest example involves a JetBlue passenger who bit a flight attendant and still avoided jail time. Air Rage Keeps Getting Worse Because We Rarely...
Live and Let’s Fly
Southwest Airlines Ends Flights To Chicago O’Hare And Washington Dulles, A Boost For United
Southwest Airlines’ decision to pull out of Chicago O’Hare and Washington Dulles may seem minor in the airline’s broader network reshuffling, but it could turn out to be a significant gift for United Airlines, which operates major hubs at both airports. Southwest Pulling Out Of Chicago O’Hare And Washington Dulles...
View from the Wing
Ryanair Refused To Pay A Delayed Passenger $1,182 — So A Bailiff Boarded Its Boeing 737 And Seized The Plane
Ryanair spent months refusing to pay a delayed passenger money she was legally owed, until an Austrian court bailiff walked onto one of its Boeing 737s and put the aircraft under seizure. The debt was just $1,182, but the scene at Linz Airport turned a routine turnaround into a warning...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Longan? What is a Longan?
Breakfast is included at Viroth’s Villa — which is a hotel property of Mr & Mrs Smith and is where I am currently staying in Siem Reap in Cambodia — and part of breakfast was a curious little tan fruit that I personally had never seen before.
I searched for this...
One Mile at a Time
Chicago Will Become Etihad’s Biggest US Market, As Airline Goes Double Daily
Admittedly expansion by a Gulf carrier isn’t exactly front of mind at the moment, as the airlines struggle to operate due to attacks by Iran. But still, airlines are making long term plans, and there’s an interesting development, on that front.
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Aer Lingus Lounge London (LHR)
The Aer Lingus Lounge in London Heathrow was a great place to start my journey home on Aer Lingus, with a nice breakfast spread, barista-made coffee, and plenty of seating. Aer Lingus Lounge London Review (LHR) I began my trip to Los Angeles via Dublin in London, with an Aer...
One Mile at a Time
Singapore KrisFlyer Offering 20% Off Economy Awards, And More
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer has launched an award sale, specifically for economy and premium economy redemptions. This is separate from the program’s Spontaneous Escapes offer, which is available monthly, and is much more restrictive in terms of the markets in which you can travel.
View from the Wing
United Flight Attendants May Trade Away Job Protection For Higher Pay — So United Can Own A Regional Airline
United flight attendants appear close to finally getting a new contract after more than five years without a raise, but the price of that deal may be something unions almost never surrender: scope. A reported trade for pay on the ground could give United room to own a regional airline...
Frequent Miler
Greg’s plans for Hyatt, free burgers, unexpected family-friendly hotel options, and more (Week in Review)
I didn’t grow up traveling by plane. Instead, my first leisure trips by airplane were in my 20’s, and the first several of those were on Southwest Airlines. This was back in the days when you could sometimes get a free flight with 4 or 5 one-ways, and they handed...
Miles For Family
Citi Ending Person-to-Person Point Transfers, Bilt Cardholders in Uproar and More
I’m heading out on my next travel adventure. Follow me on Facebook and Instagram for photos, and I’ll catch up on the blog the following week. Bon Voyage to all of you spring break travelers! Citi Ending Person-To-Person ThankYou Point Transfers: This is a bummer that this feature is ending...
Eye of the Flyer
Airport Chair Limbo, Cruise Lines Cancel Middle East Season, TSA Workers Need Gift Cards, Epic Waymo Fail Video and More Travel News!
Here are this week’s travel and cruise headlines and news from around the web and interweb: Since when did airport limbo become a thing? (video) Costa and AIDA Cruises Cancel 2026/2027 Middle East Season Major US airports are asking people to donate gift cards and essentials to TSA workers who...
One Mile at a Time
Hmm: Spirit Airlines Expects To Emerge From Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Soon
It’s an incredibly challenging time for ultra low cost carriers in the United States, and in particular, for Spirit Airlines. The Florida-based company has been in Chapter 11 bankruptcy twice within the past year, and the carrier’s prospects seem grim. Several times now, there have been suggestions that the airline...
One Mile at a Time
Hmm: Spirit Airlines Expects To Emerge From Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Soon
It’s an incredibly challenging time for ultra low cost carriers in the United States, and in particular, for Spirit Airlines. The Florida-based company has been in Chapter 11 bankruptcy twice within the past year, and the carrier’s prospects seem grim. Several times now, there have been suggestions that the airline...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Against All Odds, Emirates is Aiming to Restore 100% Capacity By March 29 As Regional Rivals Falter
Emirates Airline is reportedly aiming to restore 100% of its international capacity by March 29, just a month after flights were completely grounded when Iran started its terrifying campaign of retaliatory attacks on its Persian Gulf neighbors with ballistic missiles and kamikaze drones. Unlike its regional rivals, which are faltering...
One Mile at a Time
Review: Delta Sky Club Boston Logan Airport (BOS)
To finish off my Iceland to The Residence via Cambodia trip, I flew Delta first class from Boston (BOS) to Miami (MIA). While I won’t write about the flight (I’ve reviewed Delta’s domestic first class several times before), I did want to review the Delta Sky Club Boston Logan Airport.
One Mile at a Time
Singapore KrisFlyer Offering 20% Off Economy Awards, And More
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer has launched an award sale, specifically for economy and premium economy redemptions. This is separate from the program’s Spontaneous Escapes offer, which is available monthly, and is much more restrictive in terms of the markets in which you can travel.
PointsMath
Get up to 13 Hotel Elite Status with Mastercard
Mastercard have been offering several complimentary Hotel Elite Status based on the Mastercard Variant you hold. Several hotel chains are eligible, including popular ones such as IHG, SLH & Wyndham. Even if some of these hotel chains aren’t popular, Hotel Elite Status via Mastercard is a great way to maximise...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Ryanair Nearly Had a Plane Seized By Debt Collectors After Airline Failed to Pay Court-Ordered Compensation to Passenger
Ryanair nearly had one of its Boeing 737s seized by a debt collector earlier this week after enforcement officers boarded one of its airplanes at Linz Airport in Austria and pasted a court document to the inside of the plane over the airline’s failure to pay a debt of just...
PointsMath
KrisFlyer Global Redemption Sale: 20% Discount on Award Flights
Singapore Airlines is back with the Krisflyer Global Redemption sale. This promotion gives you 20% off on booking an award seat using Krisflyer miles. Unlike Krisflyer’s Spontaneous escape, this promotion is valid for a longer travel period. Things to Know Here is what you need to know about the Krisflyer...
PointsMath
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer & Accor Promotion: Bonus on Conversion
Accor have many Airline Partners. One of the airline partners is Singapore Airlines. Both Singapore Airlines and Accor allow conversion of points and miles between their programs. However, such a transfer is usually not beneficial. Now, the Krisflyer and Accor promotion is available until 31 March 2026 for all conversions...
PointsMath
Marriott Bonvoy Escapes March 2026: Save 20% on Stays
Marriott launches a “Marriott Bonvoy Escapes” promotion every other Wednesday, bookable through Sunday, with which you can save 20% at select hotels & resorts. Current Marriott Bonvoy Escapes Promotion Marriott Bonvoy Escapes is a bi-weekly discounted stay promotion from Marriott: Terms & Conditions. Do Marriott Bonvoy Escapes work? Marriott Bonvoy...
PointsMath
Buy Avianca LifeMiles with up to 160% Bonus Miles [1.27¢/Mile]
Avianca is a member of the Star Alliance. Its frequent flyer program is excellent for redeeming miles on Star Alliance airlines, as it requires fewer miles than other airlines and has low taxes. It is one of the valuable airmiles programs. They have now launched a flash deal offering a Bonus...
