Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Get 250 FREE Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer miles when you join Marriott Bonvoy
We see the return of the Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer join Marriott Bonvoy bonus! Last seen in 2024 this is the second such offer to reappear in 2025 after the Turkish Airlines join Marriott bonus offer we let you know about a few weeks ago. Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer members who are not...
Points With a Crew
Chase Ink Business Preferred® vs. Chase Ink Business Cash® – which is better? $750 or 90,000 Points
KEY LINKS: Chase Ink Business Cash® Credit Card – Earn $350 when you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first three months and an additional $400 when you spend $6,000 on purchases in the first six months after account opening. $0 annual fee Chase Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card – Earn...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
What’s On Your Mind: Pornography Aboard an Airplane
Note: This article pertaining to What’s On Your Mind: Pornography Aboard an Airplane was originally published on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at 12:35 in the morning and has been updated. This article is the second part of two parts. The article that is part one of this series is found...
Frequent Miler
Alaska’s intriguing premium rewards card | Coffee Break Ep68 | 8-26-25
Alaska’s out with a new premium card: The Atmos Rewards Ascent Visa Signature® Card. In today’s podcast episode, we’ll talk about what we like and dislike about it (and if we like it enough to apply ourselves). Alaska’s intriguing premium rewards card Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite...
View from the Wing
Crowd Watches Atlanta Airport Police Body Slam Drunk Passenger Who Refused Arrest
Atlanta airport police “responded to a disturbance call about a white man who was intoxicated, aggressive, and loud.” He was apparently obviously so – and when the man was placed under arrest, he refused to place his hands behind his back. Things went down hill from there. ...
Your Mileage May Vary
15 Maps That Will Blow Your Mind
I’ve always loved maps. In fact, I learned how to read maps around the same time I learned how to read, when I was about 3 or so (I was a precocious little thing). Whenever we did a road trip, I was the navigator of the family, first with those...
Frequent Miler
Frontier cardholders can spend their way to free Companion Certificates
Frontier has launched a new promotion for cardholders that provides the opportunity to earn up to three Companion Certificates for spend on the card over the next five months. That has the potential to offer some great value, but the overall upside will be limited due to the fact that the...
One Mile at a Time
Nuuk Airport In Greenland Suspends International Flights Over Security
Nuuk, Greenland (GOH), has been getting quite a bit of attention in recent times, especially with the airport having recently expanded. This allows for more international flights, including United’s seasonal flight from Newark (EWR). However, something strange is going on, as flagged by JonNYC — effective tomorrow, the airport can’t...
View from the Wing
‘Global Services For A Day’: United Is Now Surprising Flyers With Private Check-In And Tarmac Transfers
When United introduces its new Boeing 787-9 business class next year, flying first from San Francisco to London and Singapore, row 1 will have extra space and extra perks like better wine, amenities and bedding. Customers paying extra for row 1 will be able to use Global Services check-in...
Points With a Crew
Should You Buy Hyatt Points With a 20% Discount?
The Promotion Below are details of the Hyatt 20% discount on points promotion: Offer available with purchases made between 12:00 am ET August 6, 2025 and 11:59 pm ET October 6, 2025. Purchase 7,000 or more Bonus Points in a single transaction and get a 20% discount Bonus Points will be awarded upon completion...
One Mile at a Time
Atmos Rewards For American Flyers: The Argument For Switching Loyalty
We recently saw Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines launch their new combined loyalty program, Atmos Rewards. The program is really well designed, and I find it to be incredibly engaging. It’s so well thought out that I’m very close to pulling the trigger on switching from American AAdvantage to Atmos...
Your Mileage May Vary
The Truth About Airport Lounges: When to Skip the Line
That moment when you’ve got an hour till boarding…and then you see this line. The Problem With Lounge Wait Times Lounge access has exploded—premium credit cards, elite perks, day passes, even some paid entries. But lounge space didn’t grow at the same pace. That’s why 30–40 minutes in line is now common...
View from the Wing
$20 Million For ‘One Bad Day’: Passenger Says Delta Flight Attendant Slapped Him, Demands Palestine Training For Everyone
Mohammad Shibli plans to sue Delta Air Lines because he says that a flight attendant slapped him onboard a flight from Atlanta to Fresno on July 29. He was traveling with his wife and two children. He wants $20 million and mandatory Palestine sensitivity training for all Delta...
Frequent Miler
How to book Vacasa Vacation Rentals with Wyndham points
Booking Vacasa Vacation Rentals can be an excellent use for Wyndham points. For those interested in booking vacation rentals, this post has everything you need to know Last year, Vacasa announced plans to merge with another vacation rental management company, Casago. Reports suggest that this was at least partially a result...
Live and Let’s Fly
Frontier Adds 20 New Routes, Directly Challenging Spirit (Full List)
Frontier is adding 20 new routes from Detroit, Houston, Baltimore, Fort Lauderdale, Charlotte, and Dallas with fares starting from just $29 in its latest attack against Spirit Airlines. Frontier Airlines Adds New Routes, Many Already Flown By Spirit Airlines Let’s take a look at the new routes first, then we’ll discuss why...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Hair-Raising New Items Now Banned By the Transportation Security Administration For Checked Baggage
Three hair-raising new items have now been officially banned by the Transportation Security Administration of the United States for transporting in checked baggage — but the good news is that these items are still permitted for travel as long as they have a safety cover that is fitted over the...
The Bulkhead Seat
Hyatt Regency Returns to Kuala Lumpur with Opening of KL Midtown Property
Hyatt continues to expand in Malaysia’s capital with the opening of the Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur at KL Midtown. The striking new landmark was designed by celebrated Japanese architect Kengo Kuma and is located near the luxe neighborhoods of Dutamas and Mont Kiara. This opening marks the Hyatt Regency brand’s...
ATX Jetsetter
JetBlue Expands Condor Partnership, Adds Loyalty Benefits
JetBlue and Condor have had a partnership for roughly a decade, though the benefits haven’t been very lucrative. Now, that is changing as the two airlines have announced an expansion of their partnership, introducing loyalty program earnings for the first time. JetBlue TrueBlue Members Can Now Earn and Redeem Miles...
Miles To Memories
Book One Flight With Your JetBlue Card to Earn 5,000 Bonus Points [Targeted]
Book One Flight With Your JetBlue Card to Earn 5,000 Bonus Points JetBlue is sending out targeted offers to many cardholders, with an extra bonus of 5,000 points for booking a flight. The offer was sent out by email, so take a look at your inbox to see if you are eligible. Those...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Airline Makes Dance Music With The Infamous Airbus ‘Barking Dog’ Sound… And Yes, There’s Dance Moves Involved
If you’ve ever flown on an Airbus A320 airplane, you’ve probably heard the infamous whining noise coming from underneath the aircraft that sounds like a dog is barking in the cargo hold. The sound is best described as annoying, but one airline has taken this iconic sound and somehow turned it...
View from the Wing
The Decadence Stat To End All Airline Stats: Emirates First Class Caviar Binges Soar 30%, London Leads The Feast [Roundup]
News and notes from around the interweb: Emirates first class caviar consumption is up 30% year-over-year. The most caviar is consumed on routes between Dubai and London, followed by Paris, Sydney, Moscow and Bangkok. Many such cases. The man I lost my virginity to is having a daughter in a few months and...
The Bulkhead Seat
Wow: Massive Dust Storm Hits Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
A powerful summer storm wrought havoc with a dramatic wall of dust towering over Phoenix on Monday evening. This plunged the city into near-darkness, delayed flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), and left thousands of homes without power. The dust storm, known as a “haboob” (who came up with...
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A New (To Me) Term for Lice on Planes
Compared to a bunch of you reading this, I’m still a relative newbie when it comes to travel. It’s really my husband who does the credit card churning, hotel planning, flight figuring outing I’m perfectly capable of it – I mean, I’m an adult with a good head on...
One Mile at a Time
Air Tahiti Nui Losing Money On All But One Route, May Restructure Network
Air Tahiti Nui is a lovely little airline, operating a fleet of four Boeing 787-9s from French Polynesia. I’ve always had pleasant flights on the airline (dating back to when the company operated Airbus A340-300s), though I can’t say I’ve put much thought into the carrier’s financials.So it’s interesting to...
Frequent Miler
Peacock subscription price has increased again (affects Amex Platinum Digital Entertainment Credit)
A couple of years ago it was possible to subscribe to Peacock for only $5.99 per month for a Premium membership and $11.99 for a Premium Plus subscription. Those prices increased to $7.99 and $13.99 respectively last year and prices have sadly gone up again. If you’ve been subscribing to Peacock...
No Work All Travel
Which U.S. Airline’s Booking Engine is Best?
I’ve covered U.S. airline booking engine travel hacks before, but now I’d like to take a broader look into things. How do the United States-based airline flight search experiences stack up, and is there any reason to be optimistic? There are three main attributes I want to see in any U.S....
Miles To Memories
Your Wells Fargo Card Can Save You 50% on Entertainment Purchases
Wells Fargo Cards: Save 50% on Entertainment Purchases Select Wells Fargo cardholders have a new offer that can save you 50% on entertainment purchases. There are two versions of this targeted offer, which can get you up to $100 in cash back for eligible spend. Let’s see how it works, The Offer Earn 50%...
Traveling For Miles
Fast track to Alaska Airlines (Oneworld) elite status with flights to & from San Diego
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Bald Thoughts
Southwest Companion Pass Promo, Southwest Adds EVA Air, Massive United Lounge Reopens
Welcome to The Morning Shave for Tuesday, August 26, 2025. For a limited time, you can earn the Southwest Companion pass for taking just one flight, Southwest is adding a third international partner airline, and United Airlines is reopening a newly redesigned lounge in Denver. Visit BaldThoughts.com/tms to read all...
Frequent Miler
Condor flights now bookable with JetBlue points; fly transatlantic business class from 54K points
Condor and JetBlue have announced an expanded partnership today. Part of that development involves the ability to book Condor flights with JetBlue TrueBlue points. That’s opened up some new sweet spots including the ability to fly across the Atlantic in business class from only 54,000 TrueBlue points. This could be a great...
Points With a Crew
Should you buy Hilton points with (up to) a 100% bonus?
As I continue to enjoy racking up Hilton Honors Points through my portfolio of cards, this is another great way to boost your points bank! Hilton is doing an up to 100% bonus on the points you buy. This bonus expires September 25th. You can normally buy up to 80,000...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: KLM 787-10 Business Class (Amsterdam – Los Angeles)
My 11-hour KLM flight from Amsterdam to Los Angeles on the 787-10 in World Business Class was smooth, comfortable, but a little warm… KLM 787-10 Business Class Review (AMS-LAX) I’ve reviewed the KLM A330, 777, and 787-9 in business class and also the 787-10 in economy class, but this was my first...