Points Game: Tortoise Strategy Triumphs [Weekly Top Posts]
1. Error in FAA Reauthorization Bill Could Let Airlines Put Travel Agents Out of Business
The FAA Reauthorization bill requires travel agents to provide refunds where they are the vendor of record charging the customer – even when they’ve paid the airline and the airline hasn’t given the money back to them (if they ever get the money back).
2. Let’s Go Again – My Favorite Credit Card Anniversary Bonuses
A simple perk to receive while doing nothing, credit card anniversary bonuses can bring value. These are the ones I enjoy most.
3. Bubbling Bliss: A Review of World Of Coca Cola in Atlanta, GA Plus 5 Tips
When I was a kid, I remember being so excited to visit the World of Coca-Cola Museum. So, when I had the opportunity to go to Atlanta in October 2023, I knew I had to make a stop there.
4. Delta Adds Premium Heavy CRJ-550 to Fleet
SkyWest will begin operating CRJ-550s on behalf of Delta Connection as the airline adds much needed 50 seat regional capacity.
5. Citi Strata Premier Card Now Live
Just this week, Citi introduced the Citi Strata Premier Card, a revamped version of the Citi Premier card featuring some fresh benefits.
6. Delta SkyMiles Awarding MQDs for Hotels & Rental Cars
For a limited time, Delta SkyMiles is counting hotels and rental cars toward elite status. Here’s how this interesting promotion works.
7. American and Alaska Flight Attendants Live in Poverty and Experience Homelessness
It’s no secret that flights are still jam packed and that airlines have been largely profitable. But not every airline is sharing the wealth like Delta did with the $1.4 billion in bonuses it paid in February. New hires at American Airlines are being issued “poverty verification letters” so that they may apply for government benefits and 9% of Alaska Airlines flight attendants have experienced homelessness in the past year. This is so unacceptable.
8. My Credit Card Cancellation Spree
I decided to embark on a credit card cancellation spree – a bit disillusioned by all the annual fee increases and lack of tangible benefits.
9. Flight Attendants Charged in $8 Million Drug Money Scheme
Four flight attendants have been charged with their involvement in an $8 million drug money smuggling scheme to the Dominican Republic.
10. I’d Rather Be the Tortoise than the Hare: Slow and Steady Wins the Points Game
Discover the benefits of taking a slow and steady approach to collecting points and miles. Learn how to build your stash over time and travel like a pro.
11. Delta Air Lines Corporate Calls Me Within Hours After Complaint and Provides a 30,000 SkyMiles Gift
In a remarkable display of customer service, Delta Corporate swiftly responded to a complaint, contacting the customer within hours and generously offering a 30,000 SkyMiles gift as a gesture of goodwill. This proactive approach underscores Delta’s commitment to addressing customer concerns promptly and satisfactorily.
12. Stolen Valor? United Passenger Reported for Faking Military Service to Get Free Snack
During a United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Newark, a passenger observed a woman in coach allegedly exploiting purportedly false military credentials to receive complimentary food.
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No Matter How Much You Pay Southwest Airlines, You Can’t Move to an Empty Seat [Roundup]
Southwest is now charging for seats, but passengers report that even after paying for premium emergency-row seating they’re still not allowed to slide into an empty seat when the cabin has open rows.
Plus, the JFK AirTrain price goes up again, American flyers gripe about ads before onboard Wi-Fi,...
Live from a Lounge
Swiggy HDFC Credit Card split into BLCK and ORNGE variants: here is what changes
Big change on the account of the popular Swiggy HDFC Bank Credit Cards. New customers will get one of the two variants of the card here on.
The post Swiggy HDFC Credit Card split into BLCK and ORNGE variants: here is what changes appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
Eye of the Flyer
Terrifying 777 Windshear Landing Video, Uber Driver Carjacked & Suspect Brags Online, CDC Polio Warning Expands, NCL Relaxes New Dress Code Rules
Here are this week’s travel and cruise headlines and news from around the web and interweb: Huge delays for LAX rail connection now four years late — and may miss the World Cup CDC Issues Urgent Travel Warning: Polio Spreading in 32 Countries An Air Canada Boeing 777 encountered dangerous...
One Mile at a Time
Cool: GOL Launches Rio De Janeiro To New York A330 Flights As Of July 2026
I recently covered how Brazilian airline GOL has long haul expansion plans, as the company intends to take delivery of at least a handful of Airbus A330-900neos, complementing the carrier’s current all-Boeing 737 fleet. We knew that the long haul expansion would be happening at some point this year, but...
Frequent Miler
Winning tools, capturing coupons, passing on Platinum and more (Week in Review)
This week, I recorded a guest spot on the Milenomics Travel Stories podcast that should air in the next week or two (bookmark that link and check back). One of the questions that Trevor asked me on the show was whether Lifemiles is still worth the effort, noting that he...
Live and Let’s Fly
ExpertFlyer Adds New Features And Elite Tier, But Prices Are Rising
ExpertFlyer has rolled out several updates to its platform, including new features, a new membership tier, and higher prices. While the changes add some useful functionality, they also highlight a broader reality: the tool simply isn’t as powerful as it once was. ExpertFlyer Adds New Features, Introduces Elite Tier, And...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Delta Air Faces Multi-Million-Dollar Fine After Hundreds of Passengers Were Left Trapped On Planes at Atlanta Hartsfield On Friday
Delta Air Lines could face a massive multi-million-dollar fine after its operations were thrown into chaos on Friday night and into Saturday morning when a hail storm and strong winds forced the temporary evacuation of the control tower at its main hub at Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport (ATL). The disruption...
BoardingArea
Review – Air France Lounge (Revisited) – Washington Dulles (IAD), Concourse A
Stylish and bright space is a great early morning lounge for Priority Pass members with a nice breakfast buffet The summary It’s been a while since I have visited this lounge. Typically, I am at IAD during the later part of the day during which lounge access is limited to...
View from the Wing
Iran Hits Dubai Airport Again — Flights Suspended, Then Resumed as Tehran Signals De-Escalation
Dubai International briefly suspended flights again after another Iran-linked incident near the airport, prompting diversions to Al Maktoum before Emirates resumed operations shortly afterward. In a notable shift, Tehran is now publicly signaling de-escalation, apologizing to neighboring states and saying these cross-border strikes will stop unless Iran itself is attacked—after...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Emirates Continues to Fly Despite Iranian Drone Exploding Next to Terminal Building at Dubai International Airport
Dubai International Airport has confirmed that all flights were temporarily grounded once again after footage of what appears to be an Iranian kamikaze drone exploded right next to one of the terminal buildings late on Saturday morning. Operations at the airport had already been severely disrupted on Saturday after a...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Passengers at Dubai International Airport Told to ‘Shelter in Place’ And Planes Enter Holding Patterns But UAE Authorities Deny Any Incident
Officials in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) moved to quash reports of an incident at Dubai International Airport on Saturday morning after passengers were ordered to ‘shelter in place’ on three seperate occasions and planes were forced into holding patterns over the desert. Dubai Airport faced repeated disruption on Saturday...
Live from a Lounge
Noida International Airport (Jewar) receives aerodrome licence; prepares for launch
Noida International Airport at Jewar has received its approval from the DGCA to commence operations. We should now see the airport get operationalised soon.
The post Noida International Airport (Jewar) receives aerodrome licence; prepares for launch appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
Frequent Miler
Emirates makes overnight changes to partner award chart…for the better?
You don’t have to spend much time in the world of points and miles to learn that award prices go in one direction: up. Each year, the devaluation drumbeat beats regularly across both hotel and airline programs. We expect it. So, when Emirates Skywards made unannounced changes to its partner...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Man Admits to “Agressively Trying to Open” Cabin Door of Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 After Suspected Drug Overdose
A man has admitted to trying to open the emergency exit for an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 while the plane was mid-flight after reaching a plea agreement with prosecutors in which he has pleaded guilty to interference with the flight crew. Kassian William Fredericks is yet to be sentenced after...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Why Airplanes Fly North Just to Head Back South
The airplane aboard which I was a passenger was flying at 36,002 feet over Sand Point in the Aleutian Islands of Alaska as I wrote this article. Have you ever wondered why would airplanes fly north just to head back south?
During a recent flight from Seattle to Taiwan, the flight...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Airport Worker Hospitalized After United Airlines 737 Collies With Deicing Truck at Denver International Airport
An airport worker at Denver International Airport was hospitalized on Friday morning after a United Airlines Boeing 737 collided with a deicing truck during a spell of bad winter weather, toppling the truck over onto its side. The accident occurred as United flight UA-605 from Denver to Nashville was preparing...
Frequent Miler
Tools we use to win the points & miles game | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep348 | 3-6-26
In this episode, we’ll talk about the tools that can help you earn more rewards, organize your points & rewards, and spend your points wisely. Tools we use to win the points & miles game Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast platform. You can click...
View from the Wing
American Airlines Long Haul Plans for Next Winter Are Out — The New Airbus A321XLR Lets Them Extend Europe Flying in the Slow Season
American’s long-haul schedule plans for next winter show exactly what the new Airbus A321XLR is for: keeping marginal transatlantic routes viable when winter demand collapses by right-sizing capacity and leaning premium-heavy. The result is fewer widebody winter losses and more “extended season” Europe flying out of hubs like Philadelphia and...
One Mile at a Time
Southwest Rapid Rewards Selling Points For 50% Off (1.5 Cents Each): Worth It?
Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards has introduced its latest promotion on purchased points. While there has long been value in strategically buying points, the concept of a revenue based frequent flyer program selling points has always been strange to me, especially for an airline like Southwest. Still, let’s go over the...
The Bulkhead Seat
GOL Launches First Long-Haul Route With Nonstop Flights From Rio de Janeiro to New York
Earlier today, I wrote about GOL Linhas Aéreas preparing to enter the long-haul market…
The post GOL Launches First Long-Haul Route With Nonstop Flights From Rio de Janeiro to New York appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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