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Ciao Roma: Alaska Airlines Launches Its First-Ever Transatlantic Flight
Alaska Airlines has crossed another threshold, launching its first-ever transatlantic flight and officially bringing the Seattle-based carrier into Europe. Alaska Airlines Launches First-Ever Transatlantic Flight To Rome Alaska Airlines has inaugurated nonstop service between Seattle (SEA) and Rome (FCO), marking the first transatlantic flight in the airline’s history. The new...
From The Tray Table
Alaska’s new Suites review: Flying the 787 from Seattle to Rome
Alaska Airlines’ global era is officially here, and it starts with an all-new Suites business-class experience. It’s been…
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EMIRATES: A380s to get Starlink WiFi
The first Starlink-equipped superjumbo is now in service, marking the start of a rollout the airline says will extend across its entire fleet by mid-2027. And, it’s free. Emirates is ditching its current pay-to-use model, which charges up to around US$20, in favour of complimentary high-speed access for all passengers....
TravelUpdate
Review: Air Canada A220 Economy from New York to Toronto
Background and Booking I was flying to Toronto for a quick weekend trip last weekend, and Air Canada…
Miles To Memories
Choice Hotels Timeshare Offer, Cheap Hotel Stay Plus 40K Points or $150 Gift Card
Get a three night stay and 40,000 Choice Privileges Points (or $150 gift card) for $199. There is that pesky timeshare presentation though.
View from the Wing
American Airlines Built A Grab-And-Go Lounge — Then Told Guests They Can Only Grab One Thing
American Airlines opened its Charlotte Provisions lounge as a grab-and-go option for Admirals Club members who do not have time for a full lounge visit. On my latest visit, though, the concept had a very American Airlines twist: staff told me guests are now limited to one food item each.
Frequent Miler
Up to 20% back at GiftCards.com via targeted Capital One Shopping offers (4/29 only)
Today’s Capital One Shopping Top Offer is for GiftCards.com. Some Capital One Shopping users are seeing rates as high as 20% back on some multi-store cards or as high as 8% back on Visa and Mastercard gift cards, which can be an excellent deal.   The Deal Capital One Shopping’s...
One Mile at a Time
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card 200K Bonus Points Limited Time Offer
Link: Learn more about the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card
Miles To Memories
(Last Chance) IHG Business Card, 200K Signup Bonus Is Back!
Chase and IHG have launched a new offer for the IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card. This 200,000 offer matches the highest ever bonus for this card.
Live and Let’s Fly
Trump Puts His Portrait Inside New U.S. Passports
For generations, the U.S. passport represented the nation rather than any one leader, but that line is now being crossed. Trump “Patriotic Passport” Will Feature President’s Portrait Inside The U.S. State Department is preparing a limited release of commemorative passports tied to America’s 250th birthday, and they will feature a...
Economy Class & Beyond
Copa Airlines signs for 40 more Boeing 737 MAX aircraft
Panamanian carrier Copa Airlines has opened its wallet and has signed for further Boeing single-aisle aircraft. Copa has signed an order for 40 737 MAX airplanes. Under the agreement, Copa Airlines also has options to acquire up to 20 more single-aisle aircraft, bringing its total to 60. This order was previously listed...
The Points of Life
Introduction: Michigan Basketball National Championship Trip Report
I have written extensively about the luxury of having points and being able to attend otherwise cost-prohibitive Sports Events. When Michigan made the National Championship game this year, I had to go. I had spent enough money (and points) attending the previous two National Championships, both of which resulted in...
Miles To Memories
(Last Chance) Highest Ever 80,000 Points Bonus for World of Hyatt Business Card
The World of Hyatt Business Card now has a new welcome offer of 80,000 points, which is the highest ever bonus offered for this card.
One Mile at a Time
Alaska Airlines Opens Swanky Titanium & Suite Check-In, Private Security Access
It’s an exciting time for Alaska Airlines, as the carrier is building a long haul network out of the Pacific Northwest. To coincide with the launch of some new long haul flights, the airline is opening its most exclusive check-in facility to date, with more to come.
TravelUpdate
Earn 150,000 Bonus Points: Chase Sapphire Reserve For Business Card Review
The Chase Sapphire Reserve For Business Card is still offering a welcome bonus of 150,000 points. Here's a full review of the card.
View from the Wing
American Airlines Made Just $111 Million — Top Officers And Board Got $50 Million
American Airlines generated $54.6 billion in revenue but just $111 million in profit last year — while its top officers and board received about $50 million in compensation. CEO Robert Isom gave up his bonus, but profit collapsed 87% while his total pay fell just 11%, and the proxy shows...
One Mile at a Time
Alaska & Hawaiian One-Of-A-Kind Atmos Titanium Global Upgrade Perk Live
In August 2024, we saw the launch of Atmos Rewards, the loyalty program of of Alaska Air Group, which includes Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. This included a rebranding of elite tiers, plus plans to introduce a new top tier perk. Along those lines, we’ve just seen that exciting benefit...
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American Airlines Rebuilt Its Dallas Hub — Missed Connections Are Down 50%
American Airlines says its rebuilt Dallas hub schedule is already paying off: missed connections are down 50%, customer scores are up 22%, and bags are hitting record performance. The bigger story is why it took so long — American is finally spending money to make the operation work better, instead...
Live and Let’s Fly
Southwest Airlines Unveils Patriotic “Independence One” Boeing 737
Southwest Airlines has unveiled another patriotic special livery, this time timed to America’s 250th birthday. Southwest Unveils “Independence One” Boeing 737 For America250 Celebration Southwest Airlines announced a partnership with America250 and introduced “Independence One,” a specially painted Boeing 737 that will join the carrier’s growing fleet of patriotic-themed aircraft....
Live from a Lounge
Get an Amex Platinum Reserve Card with additional bonus points
Here is how to get yourself started on your American Express journey by getting yourself an Amex India card. Currently, there is a special promotional offer where you get 19,000 Membership Rewards Points on spending INR 30,000 after signup. These can be transferred at the rate of 1:1 to Marriott...
One Mile at a Time
American Flight Attendant Slams Plane’s “Crew Rest Tent,” Right By Bathroom
A well known American Airlines flight attendant has taken to social media to rant about the carrier’s newest long haul jet. She makes some valid points, and there’s another aspect to her commentary that I find to be interesting…
One Mile at a Time
Trump Unveils Limited Edition “Patriotic Passport,” With His Face, Gold Signature
I guess we should’ve seen this coming…
Frequent Miler
Trip cancellation insurance success
Some of the best ultra-premium credit cards come with trip cancellation insurance coverage. Like any kind of insurance, it is difficult to measure the quality of trip cancelation coverage until you have cause to use it. A couple of months ago, we had to cancel a trip at the last...
Frequent Miler
Earn 10X at Sunoco gas stations on Wyndham credit cards
Wyndham Rewards is once again offering cardholders 10 points for every dollar spent at Sunoco gas stations through the end of August. The Deal Earn 10X points on Wyndham Rewards credit cards when using them at Sunoco gas stations. Key Terms Offer only valid on gas purchases made with a...
Points With a Crew
5 reasons to sign up for the Chase Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card
The Chase Ink Business Unlimited card has one of the highest signup bonuses ever for a card that comes with no annual fee. You can easily get hundreds ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Court Struck Down Controversial $25,000 Ban From Simply Entering Wooded Areas in Nova Scotia
A justice of the Nova Scotia Supreme Court struck down a controversial ban which incurred a fine of $25,000 to anyone who hiked, fished, camped, drove, or even simply walked in the woods due to temporary restrictions that became effective as of Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 4:00 in the...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Earn 40,000 bonus Marriott Bonvoy points on private home rentals
The best offer of the year for booking private home rentals via Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy is now open for all members. After a week of only being available for elite members, the 40,000 bonus Bonvoy points offer is now open to base level members as well. The...
Frequent Miler
Registered for a Chase quarterly spending offer & forgotten what it was? Here’s how to find it.
Every quarter, Chase targets some cobranded cardholders with spending offers such as “Earn 5X points on up to $1,000 spend at grocery stores, restaurants, and gas stations” or “Spend $6,000 & earn 6,000 bonus points.” There is an annoying quirk with those spending offers though. If you register directly on...
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[LAST DAY] Best-Ever 200,000-Point IHG Business Card Bonus
The best-ever 200,000-point offer on the IHG One Rewards Premier Business card is being pulled. It's one of the richest hotel bonuses currently on the market. The card’s $99 annual fee is easy to justify if you value the annual free night and fourth-night-free perk, making this a rare hotel...
The Bulkhead Seat
Avelo Airlines Celebrates Its Fifth Birthday
Several airlines are celebrating 100 years in 2026, but one carrier is much younger…
Frequent Miler
Searching for good news in Hyatt’s devaluation | Coffee Break Ep103 | 4-28-26
Hyatt is changing their award charts on May 20th, 2026, and it’s pretty devastating with a new 5-tier pricing system and huge increases in prices. Today, we’ll see if there’s some good news in all of this. Searching for good news in Hyatt’s devaluation Watch the full episode below, or...
The Bulkhead Seat
Taste Test: Smoked Beef Brisket on United Airlines
While flying today between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD),…