View from the Wing
Delta Pilots Earn Up To $465.13 An Hour — They Want A Fast New Deal Before The Window Closes
Delta pilots are opening contract talks early and pushing for a fast deal even though they already earn as much as $465.13 an hour at the top of the scale, because they know their leverage may not last. Delta is highly profitable now, pilot hiring is resuming, and new aircraft...
TravelUpdate
Just Announced: Hyatt To Open 4 New Hotels Across the Americas
Hyatt is all set to open four new properties, in in the Americas, in different cities, each with their own unique character.
One Mile at a Time
Buy IHG One Rewards Points With 80% Bonus, 0.56 Cents Each: Worth It?
Strategically buying points can be a good value, especially for luxury hotel stays. IHG One Rewards has just launched its latest sale on purchased points. Different members may be targeted for different offers, though it appears that the standard offer isn’t quite as good as the usual best offers, but...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Air India is On The Hunt For a New Chief Executive As Campbell Wilson Announces His Departure From the Airline
Air India is on the hunt for a new chief executive after New Zealander Campbell Wilson announced he was quitting the airline after less than four years in the role… A tenure that has been marked by some soaring highs but also a number of catastrophic lows. Wilson was selected...
Eye of the Flyer
Save $200 on Delta Vacations + Earn MQDs
Planning a trip? A targeted Delta Vacations deal can knock $200 off and boost your MQDs — a nice combo if you’re chasing status.
View from the Wing
DHS Secretary Floats Pulling Customs From Sanctuary City Airports — JFK, LAX, O’Hare And SFO Lose All International Flights
The new DHS secretary says the administration is “looking at” pulling Customs and Border Protection officers from airports in sanctuary cities, which would shut those airports off from international arrivals. The idea is absurd by the standards of the administration's own policy goals. Many of the airports are not even...
Live and Let’s Fly
Alaska Airlines Flight Attendant Wears “ICE OUT” Pin Onboard, Reigniting Debate Over Politics In The Cabin
An Alaska Airlines flight attendant is facing backlash after wearing an “ICE OUT” pin while working onboard a recent flight, raising the perennial question of whether airline crew should be displaying political messages in the cabin. Alaska Airlines Flight Attendant Sparks Controversy With “ICE OUT” Pin—And Why This Keeps Happening...
One Mile at a Time
Trump Admin Threatens To Shut Down Customs At “Sanctuary City” Airports
This is so outlandish that it’s hard to take seriously, and I can’t believe that this is even being thrown out there as a possibility. But when it’s said by those in the highest positions of power, it also can’t just be ignored.
2PAXfly
AIR NEW ZEALAND: Cuts 1,100 flights, affecting 44,000 passengers due to Middle East conflict
If your upcoming trip involves Air New Zealand, it’s worth double-checking your booking. The Kiwi carrier is cancelling around 1,100 flights through to early May, impacting roughly 44,000 passengers, as surging fuel prices ripple through the aviation industry. Most travellers are expected to be rebooked onto the same-day flights, as...
One Mile at a Time
Air India CEO Campbell Wilson Resigns, Leaving Behind A Mixed Legacy
This is shaping up to be quite the time for management at the major Indian airlines. A few weeks ago we learned about IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers was resigning, and now we’re learning about Air India CEO Campbell Wilson resigning as well.
One Mile at a Time
Alaska & Hawaiian Atmos Rewards Summit Card Review: Premium Value
Link: Learn more about the Atmos Rewards Summit Visa Infinite Credit Card
One Mile at a Time
Buy IHG One Rewards Points With 80% Bonus, 0.56 Cents Each: Worth It?
Strategically buying points can be a good value, especially for luxury hotel stays. IHG One Rewards has just launched its latest sale on purchased points. Different members may be targeted for different offers, though it appears that the standard offer isn’t quite as good as the usual best offers, but...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
New DHS Secretary Mullin Suggests Customs and Border Protection Should Be Yanked From Major Airports in ‘Sanctuary Cities’
New Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin has suggested that his department could pull Customs and Border Protection officers from major international airports in so-called ‘sanctuary cities’, essentially crippling global air travel into these cities ahead of the FIFA World Cup in June. In an interview with FOX...
The Bulkhead Seat
Taste Test: Coq Au Vin on United Airlines (100th Anniversary Entrée)
United Airlines is celebrating its 100th anniversary and along with it has brought back…
Frequent Miler
How to book Day Use rates with major chain hotels
If you find yourself with an early morning flight arrival and/or you simply need a place to work for the day when visiting another city, you may set out in search of a day use rate. Many hotel chains offer some way to book a room for daytime use without...
Live from a Lounge
Air India’s Campbell Wilson steps down: Reports
Air India's CMD Campbell Wilson has resigned from the airline.
Points With a Crew
Capital One Venture Rewards $1,000 Offer Ending Soon
Learn how signing up for the Capital One Venture Rewards credit card can supercharge your travel with 75,000 miles, $250 AND benefits that include ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
United Airlines Celebrates 100 Years Today.
United Airlines celebrates 100 years today, Monday, April 6, 2026 and joins a growing select group of other airlines which are now part of the elite century club of continuously being in business — including Lufthansa, which basically shares the exact same anniversary date. Varney Air Lines was founded as...
Frequent Miler
Delta Vacations Amex Offer: Get $200 back when spending $1K+
There’s a new, targeted Delta Vacation Amex Offer that’s giving $200 back as a statement credit when spending $1,000 or more. This can be stacked with a separate promo code that’ll discount the cost of your vacation package by anything from $75-$300. The Deal Spend $1,000 or more in a...
The Bulkhead Seat
United and Adidas Unveil Limited-Edition Samba Sneaker to Celebrate 100th Anniversary
Earlier today, I wrote about a limited edition “Rhapsody in Flight” album that’s coming…
Economy Class & Beyond
KLM first Airbus A350 enters the Final Assembly Line
KLM had an Easter present of sorts – with its first Airbus A350 entering the final assembly line at Airbus Toulouse. As can be seen, the major assemblies for the Airbus A350 are coming together as the aircraft takes shape, and parts form into an aircraft. As can be seen,...
Your Mileage May Vary
You Might Already Qualify for a Canadian Passport—Here’s Why
You’ve probably heard of people having dual citizenship. Having citizenship from two countries is potentially a helpful thing to have, since it allows you to work and own property in…
Your Mileage May Vary
Which Card Took Venture X’s Place In My Wallet?
At some point, a premium card stops being worth it—not because it’s bad, but because it no longer has a job. There was a time when having two Capital One…
Frequent Miler
Rakuten offering up to 25K points/$250 cashback on select Bank of America credit cards
Last year, Rakuten started offering bonus rewards when applying and being approved for select Chase credit cards. The only Chase card available via Rakuten at the moment is the Freedom Unlimited®, but there are now also two Bank of America credit cards for which you can earn bonus rewards on...
Frequent Miler
(Update) Rakuten offering bonus cashback/rewards on select Bank of America credit cards
Update 4/8/26: Rakuten has dropped the rewards on the Travel Rewards card from $250/25K points to $150/15K points, but increased the rewards on the Customized Cash Rewards card from $75/7.5K points to $150/15K points. h/t Doctor of Credit ~ Last year, Rakuten started offering bonus rewards when applying and being...
Miles To Memories
Caesars Goes All-Inclusive, The Daily Mail Hates Vegas & Rio’s Ownership Shakeup!
Huge shakeup at Rio, Caesars ups the "all inclusive ante", Daily Mail's war on Vegas & taverns taverns everywhere.
View from the Wing
Traveler At Pet-Friendly Hotel Pitched Dog Meat Restaurant Recommendations [Roundup]
A traveler at a pet-friendly hotel in China was reportedly sent recommendations for dog meat restaurants, in one of the stranger travel stories of the day. Also: Amex’s Fort Lauderdale lounge waitlist hits 197, politicians are debuting airport holograms, bees delay a flight in Charlotte, and American’s new A319 interiors...
One Mile at a Time
Hotel Mobile Check-In Via App: Is It Worth Using, And If So, When?
Most major hotel groups, like Hilton, Hyatt, and Marriott, offer a mobile check-in option through their apps. The question is, should you use this, and if so, what’s the benefit to doing so? I don’t actually have a terribly strong opinion about this, but a reader asked me, so I’ll...
Points With a Crew
Should You Buy Hyatt Points With a 20% Discount? (Deal Ends Tuesday)
Hyatt is offering a discount if you buy points during the current promotion. But there are only a few times that it makes sense to purchase Hyatt points, like ....
Your Mileage May Vary
British Pub Etiquette: What Tourists Always Get Wrong
Walk into a British pub, head up to the bar…and try to figure out who’s next. There’s no line. No sign. No system you can see. And yet somehow, everyone…
Frequent Miler
Wyndham promo: Earn 5K bonus points + save up to 25% on 2+ night stays at Caesars Rewards properties
Wyndham Rewards is running a promotion that’s offering 5,000 bonus points plus savings of up to 25% when staying two or more consecutive nights at Caesars Rewards properties. The Deal Save up to 25% & earn 5,000 bonus Wyndham Rewards points when staying 2+ consecutive nights at Caesars Rewards properties....
Frequent Miler
$200 back on $500+ at Away (luggage brand) via new Chase Offer on Sapphire Reserve cards
A new Chase Offer offer has dropped on Sapphire Reserve cards to get $200 back after spending $500 or more at Away. If you’re looking for Away luggage, stack this with a shopping portal for a really nice savings. The Deal A new Chase Offer is out that’s good for...