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“Trump Loves To See Big Deals Happen” As Administration Signals Openness To Airline Mergers
I sense a growing fever pitch for consolidation in the U.S. airline industry, and now a key member of the Trump administration is signaling openness to it. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Signals Openness To Airline Mergers, Says “Trump Loves To See Big Deals Happen” As flagged by One Mile At...
Economondo
Flying T’way’s Airbus A330-200: Jeju to Seoul Gimpo
Come with me as I fly on T'way Air's first A330 on a familiarisation service between Jeju and Seoul
Altitude Yes
Delta Cuts Growth Plans, Sees $2B Fuel Hit While Premium Remains Strong
While Delta grapples with higher jet fuel prices, the airline remains confident in its resilient premium customers. The post Delta Cuts Growth Plans, Sees $2B Fuel Hit While Premium Remains Strong first appeared on Altitude Yes.
TravelUpdate
Review: Blue Ribbon Club Lounge Samui (USM) International
Background & Access To my delight and surprise, the small airport of Koh Samui (USM) has not 1,…
Miles To Memories
Chase $900 Bonus for Checking and Savings Account Is Back Again
The Chase $900 Checking and Savings Bonus has made its triumphant return and is one of the best bank bonuses offered anywhere.
View from the Wing
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby Takes A Nap At Work Every Day — Refuses To Make Decisions Without One [Roundup]
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby says one of his most important work habits is closing the office door for a daily nap, because tired people should not be making big decisions. Also Hyatt’s May 7 award devaluation, Delta’s AI dreams for air traffic control, bag fee hikes spread again, and...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Save Up to 20% With Marriott Bonvoy
You can save up to 20% with Marriott Bonvoy off of the guest room standard rate when you stay at your choice of participating hotel and resort properties worldwide with its Escapes promotion, which offers exclusive savings every other Thursday through Sunday across select destinations... ...but you must...
Travel Codex
I Flew Emirates to Dubai During the Iran War and This Was My Experience
I recently flew with Emirates to and from Dubai during the Iran war, and my experience was pretty wild. It was definitely one of the more interesting trips I have taken, and I wanted to make this video to give you an idea of what’s really happening on the ground....
One Mile at a Time
Alaska & Hawaiian Atmos Rewards Business Card Review: Worth It?
Link: Learn more about the Atmos Rewards Visa Signature Business Card
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Ryanair’s War On Unruly Passengers Results in Thug Being Imprisoned For 10 Months
Ryanair’s zero-tolerance war on unruly passengers has resulted in a thug on a flight from Krakow, Poland, to Bristol, England, being imprisoned for 10 months after being found guilty of breaking the country’s strict Air Rage laws. The budget carrier launched its highly publicized campaign against disruptive passengers in 2024...
Frequent Miler
United & Alaska shopping portal bonuses: Spend $100 & get 500 bonus miles / points
The United and Alaska Airlines shopping portals both launched limited time promotions today that are offering 500 bonus miles/points when spending $100. The Deals Alaska Airlines shopping portal: Spend $100 & earn 500 bonus Atmos Rewards points Expires April 17, 2026 Direct link to offer United shopping portal: Spend $100...
Miles To Memories
SoFi Checking & Savings $815 Bonus (When Including Swagbucks)
There is a new Sofi checking & savings bonus worth up to $815 when you include the currently active Swagbucks offer.
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Los Angeles Woman Plans Summer Euro-Trip With Best Friend. Then Her Friend Does The ‘Ultimate Betrayal’: ‘You’re Too Calm Actually’
"I did a girls trip with a friend..."
One Mile at a Time
Garuda Indonesia’s “Presidential” First Class: Is The End Finally Here, Or…?
Garuda Indonesia has an excellent first class product, which I’ve historically ranked as being one of the best in the world. It has been many years since I’ve flown Garuda Indonesia first class, and I was making imminent plans to give the product another try.
One Mile at a Time
Garuda Indonesia’s “Presidential” First Class: Is The End Finally Here, Or…?
Garuda Indonesia has an excellent first class product, which I’ve historically ranked as being one of the best in the world. It has been many years since I’ve flown Garuda Indonesia first class, and I was making imminent plans to give the product another try.
Miles For Family
Olympics: How Much Would You Pay to be in the “Room Where it Happens?”
As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, I’m determined to attend the LA28 Summer Olympics. Yesterday was the day that non-local LA28 Olympics hopeful attendees were notified if they won the lottery for the first ticket sales drop. Sadly, neither my husband nor I were lucky enough to be selected for...
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...
Live and Let’s Fly
TSA Quietly Sharing Passenger Data With ICE, Leading To Arrests At U.S. Airports
If you think airport security screening in the United States is only about keeping flights safe, think again: the mission has secretly expanded. TSA Quietly Feeding Passenger Data To ICE, Leading To Hundreds Of Arrests A Reuters report reveals that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has been sharing passenger data...
One Mile at a Time
Save $100 On Marriott Hotel Stay With Amex Offers Deal (Targeted)
The Amex Offers programoften has promotions that can save you money on hotel stays. We sometimes see offers withHiltonandMarriott, since these are also Amex co-brand credit card partners, though the offers don’t seem to be as frequent as in the past.
You Are Travel
The Lake Como Edition Now Open 
tl;dr – The Lake Como Edition is a new addition to Marriott’s luxury Italian portfolio. The Lake Como…
View from the Wing
United Flight Attendants Are Finally Getting A Raise — But The New Deal Costs Each One Thousands
United flight attendants are finally getting a raise after more than five years without one, and this tentative deal will likely pass after last summer’s overwhelming rejection. But the new agreement also shows the cost of delay: compared to the deal they turned down, each crewmember is effectively giving up...
TravelUpdate
World Of Hyatt Devaluation To Kick In From This Date?
A few weeks back, I wrote about how WOrld of Hyatt was about to udnergo a shakeup soon, as per reports, the changes could go live on May 7.
Eye of the Flyer
Delta’s New Bag Fees Hit $200 — What You’ll Pay Now
Here’s some news to unpack: Delta Air Lines increased the prices of checked bags on its domestic flights. If you’re a heavy packer, get ready to spend a lot of money each time you fly. USA Today‘s Zach Wichter writes that a Delta spokesperson told the news outlet, “These updates...
You Are Travel
Auberge Collection Bringing Luxury Ski Resort to Steamboat Springs in 2030
​tl;dr – A luxury Colorado ski resort for the boutique hotel chain. ​The Auberge Collection – a portfolio…
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Air France Lounge Chicago (ORD)
The Air France Lounge in Chicago O’Hare (ORD) is a small but comfortable SkyTeam lounge in Terminal 5 with a selection of food and drinks that satiated my family ahead of our transatlantic flight. Air France Lounge Chicago Review (ORD) O’Hare Terminal 5 actually has two SkyTeam lounges: a Delta...
One Mile at a Time
Amex Business Platinum Card Review: Big Bonus, Huge Benefits
Link: Learn more about The Business Platinum Card from American Express
The Alviator
Review: Swiss Lounge D, Zurich (ZRH)
A review of this slightly whimsical lounge available to Swiss passengers, which is a fun option to visit especially in the quieter evenings.
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BoardingArea
‘Making Us A Target’: Woman Gets On Plane. Then She Realizes What The Plane Looks Like
"Oh nahhh bby I would’ve cancelled."
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
International Air Travel Remains in a Holding Pattern After President Trump Announces Two Week Ceasefire in Iran Conflict
The world is breathing a huge sigh of relief after President Trump announced that he was lifting his threat to wipe out a “whole civilization” after reaching a two-week ceasefire deal with Iran at the eleventh hour on Tuesday night. Financial markets were buoyant on Wednesday morning, with fuel prices...
One Mile at a Time
Buy Hilton Honors Points With 100% Bonus, 0.5 Cents Each: Worth It?
Hilton Honors has just launched its newest bonus on purchased points, which is in line with the best offers we see from the program. This could represent a great value for hotel redemptions, especially with an immediate use in mind.
Live from a Lounge
Coca Cola Bubbles return to Marriott properties after 35 years
Coke has entered the chat once again, after being gone for about 35 years.
2PAXfly
LOYALTY: Airline programs now worth billions. Qantas in top 10
If you’ve ever wondered why airlines seem more interested in selling points than seats, a new global report puts some serious numbers behind that suspicion. According to the latest On Point Loyalty Top 100 report, airline loyalty programs have evolved into multi-billion-dollar businesses, and for Australian travellers, that shift is...