View from the Wing
[LAST DAY] Hyatt Business Card Record 80,000 Points — The Fastest Way To Spend Toward Status
The World of Hyatt Business Credit Card biggest-ever welcome bonus is being pulled: 80,000 points after $10,000 in spending in the first three months, up from the previous 60,000-point offer. The bigger reason to care is that Hyatt makes this its fastest card for spending your way toward elite status.
One Mile at a Time
Fiji Airways Drops Nadi To Dallas Flights, Blames Changing Demand Patterns
Fiji Airways is dropping its newest and longest route to the United States, under two years after launching the service.
Eye of the Flyer
ENDS SOON: Why NOW Might Be the Best Time to Jump on a Marriott Credit Card
If you've been side-eyeing a Marriott Bonvoy credit card and waiting for "the right moment," that moment is roughly two weeks from now.
View from the Wing
Passengers Said Delta First Officer Appeared Intoxicated — Police Removed Her And The Flight Sat 10 Hours
Delta passengers say they flagged a first officer who appeared intoxicated before their Charlottesville–Atlanta flight, and law enforcement ultimately removed her from the aircraft. Delta called it a “safety issue,” but the flight did not leave for nearly 10 hours — finally departing after midnight with a new crew.
View from the Wing
Wells Fargo Just Added Cathay Pacific Transfers — While Amex Made Asia Miles Worse
Wells Fargo just added Cathay Pacific Asia Miles as a 1:1 transfer partner, only two weeks after adding its last new partner. The timing is useful: Amex is making Cathay transfers less valuable, while Wells Fargo’s $95 Autograph Journey card is quietly becoming a more serious travel card.
One Mile at a Time
Emirates Rolls Out Free Starlink Wi-Fi: 777 & A380 Installation Now Underway
In November 2025, Emirates announced plans to roll out Starlink Wi-Fi, which is incredibly exciting, given the lackluster state of the carrier’s Wi-Fi otherwise. While the airline started by installing Starlink on 777s, there’s a positive update, as A380s are now also starting to get the service.
Live and Let’s Fly
Lufthansa Finally Fixes Its A380 Business Class
Lufthansa is one step closer toward offering a more competitive business class product on its A380 with the debut of a new business class seat on its superjumbo jet. First Lufthansa A380 With New Business Class Takes Off Lufthansa has debuted its first Airbus A380 (registration D-AIMC) featuring an all-new...
One Mile at a Time
Transfer Amex Points To Hilton Honors With 20% Bonus: Worth It?
The American Express Membership Rewards program has just launched a new points transfer bonus, which is one we’ve seen several times in the past. It’s not an offer I get too excited about, but maybe others will feel differently.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
American Airlines Has Just Become the Largest U.S. Carrier to Change its Power Bank Rules… What You Need to Know
From May 1, American Airlines will become the largest carrier in the United States to change its rules for passengers traveling with power banks in their carry-on luggage, following an alarming rise in the number of in-flight fires caused by overheating lithium batteries. The new rules are based on official...
Live from a Lounge
Club ITC to Marriott Bonvoy Transfers to be cut down by 88% on May 1, 2026
Club ITC to Marriott Bonvoy, as an option, is crumbling in the next few days. Here is why you need to act fast if you are still a user.
One Mile at a Time
Alaska Airlines Unveils First-Ever Safety Video: Does It Hint At New Destination?
Alaska Airlines has just debuted its first safety video in its 94 year history, and there are some noteworthy things about it (thanks to Lester for flagging this)…
Frequent Miler
Best ways to get to Asia using points and miles (2026)
If you find yourself daydreaming about the snow monkeys in Japan, the hawker centers of Singapore, the ancient history that abounds around Asia, or just a really long flight in a comfortable seat with free-flowing champagne, there are numerous ways to use points and miles to get there. In this...
Points With a Crew
Get An Easy $50 From Rakuten
If you don't have a Rakuten account, sign up and get an easy $50 by signing up and spending at least $50 (including on gift cards to many retailers!) in the first 90 days.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
One More Change at The Club ATL Lounge About Which You Should Know…
Significant changes have been occurring recently at The Club ATL lounge, which is located at Concourse F at the international airport which serves the greater Atlanta metropolitan area — but you should know about one more change that could affect you that will become effective as of Friday, May 1,...
Frequent Miler
Bilt Rent Day for May 2026: 40%-100% transfer bonus to Avios programs
Bilt Rewards announced details today of its next Rent Day promotion for May 1. You’ll be able to get a bonus of 40%-100% when transferring your Bilt points to Avios programs. The Deal Get a bonus when transferring Bilt Rewards points to British Airways, Iberia, and/or Aer Lingus on May...
Frequent Miler
Does product changing ruin trip protections? | Question of the Week Ep1 | 4-27-26
Does product changing ruin trip protections? Frequent Miler reader Jay P wrote in saying: “I used my Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card to book a flight and hotel for a future trip. Now, I would like to product change my Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card before that trip. Are there any negative...
Wild About Travel
Draft Future of First Class?
From Railway to Runway I juts tcked ofve r 1800 flights. of hthsoe, just 23 havebeejn fistc alss Some quick history. The class system in air travel, evolved from the British railways of the 1830s and originally aligned closely with the British Class System. Understanding this evolution from railways to...
Frequent Miler
Get up to 10% back at Kroger brands with new Chase Offer
One of my favorite Chase Offers is back, offering either 5% or 10% back at Kroger’s various brands. My Chase cards have the 10% version of the offer, while my wife’s have 5%. In both cases, the cashback is limited to $90 in spend, but we each have it on...
The Bulkhead Seat
Southwest Airlines Unveils “Independence One” Livery to Celebrate the Nation’s 250th
Southwest Airlines is marking the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States with the…
Miles To Memories
Vegas Is Changing Fast: Vanderpump Hotel, Hard Rock Guitar Tower & Flamingo Renovation Tour!
A walking tour of the new Vanderpump Hotel, Flamingo renvoations, Hard Rock guitar tower & more.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Best Western Rewards: Earn 1,000 bonus points per night in the U.S., Canada and Caribbean
Best Western Rewards summer 2026 promotion has been revealed and it will offer 1,000 bonus BWR points per night plus a chance to win 250,000 BWR points. It’s nice to see Best Western come back with bonus points offer for the busy summer travel season as a lot of times...
View from the Wing
Delta Calls Itself Premium — But Too Often The Product Doesn’t Match The Promise
Delta still benefits from the strongest premium brand halo among U.S. airlines, but more and more of the actual experience no longer lives up to that image. From weaker-than-advertised first class catering to lagging wifi, aging business class seats, and a reliability edge that is not what it once was,...
Points With a Crew
Should you buy Choice points with a 35% bonus? (Deal Ends Tuesday)
Choice is out with a promotion to buy points with a big bonus. Buying points can be a great way to boost your balance, but only if it makes sense...
One Mile at a Time
The Strangest, Worst, Business Class Seat I’ve Flown: Make It Make Sense!
I don’t make this statement lightly, but I’d like to nominate a contender for the title of ”world’s worst purpose-built business class seat” (I’ll have to update my list!).
Frequent Miler
Viator Amex Offer: Spend $350 & get $35 back (use up to 2 times)
If you’re planning on booking activities in the next month or so, there’s a new Viator Amex Offer out that’s giving $35 back when spending $350 or more and can be used twice. The Deal Spend $350+ in a single transaction with Viator & get $35 back with a targeted...
The Bulkhead Seat
Air Transat Adds Aruba, Barbados, and Los Cabos to Winter 2026-2027 Schedule
I’ve written many times about Air Transat. Before last year, I had never even…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Alaska Airlines Just Created its First Ever Safety Video… It Only Took the Carrier 94 Years
Alaska Airlines has been flying for the past 94 years, but it wasn’t until today that the Seattle-based carrier released its first-ever safety video, which will debut on its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet. Until now, there was simply no need for Alaska Airlines to have a safety video. In fact,...
Miles To Memories
American Airlines Tightens Rules on Portable Chargers
American Airlines is implementing is updating its policy regarding portable chargers onboard.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Earn 5,000 Bonus IHG One Rewards Points Every Two Nights in Africa, Southern Asia, and the Middle East
You can earn 5,000 bonus IHG One Rewards points for every two consecutive nights that you stay at your choice of participating select hotel and resort properties of IHG Hotels & Resorts in 25 countries and territories across Africa, southern Asia, and the Middle East regions through Sunday, June 21,...
View from the Wing
Bilt Adds Bed Bath & Beyond — I Thought It Liquidated, But The Story Gets Much Weirder
Bilt Rewards just announced Bed Bath & Beyond as a new partner, which mostly made me wonder how Bed Bath & Beyond is still around. It turns out the answer involves Overstock buying the dead retailer’s name, buybuy BABY getting reacquired, Reality TV's Marcus Lemonis taking over, and one of...
Bald Thoughts
Bilt Rewards Rent Day – Double Points, Transfer Bonus & More
Bilt Rewards is the only program that allows renters to earn points when paying their rent without any fees. Every month, Bilt Rewards hosts a special day where all members receive exclusive perks and enhanced rewards. On May 1st, you’ll earn valuable points, prizes, and discounts through the app. Bilt...
Miles To Memories
Air Canada Aeroplan Devaluation: New Award Charts Coming June 1
Air Canada has quietly published an updated reward chart on its website, and yes, there's a devaluation coming in a few months.