View from the Wing
Startup Pitched Emirates On Business Class Meal Preorders — New Lawsuit Says The Airline Stole The Tech
A startup says it pitched Emirates on a passenger meal-preorder platform, shared confidential implementation details, and then watched the airline launch its own business class preorder system. A new lawsuit claims Emirates stole the technology.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Miles and Points On Sale — July 24 2026
Sometimes you need an infusion of miles or points to your membership account for whatever reason — perhaps to have enough to redeem for a limited time award as one example — and the best time to purchase or gift miles or points is when they are on sale, as...
The Points of Life
Don’t Judge Me Jerk: Filming Business Class
I am loving this new idea of blogging on the go. Sure, it may not have all the photos, but I am a writer first (buy my book). The latest installment of my next round-the-world trip comes from my business class flight from CLT-MAD. I must have done something right...
Economy Class & Beyond
Digging a little deeper in to UK Airport Drop off fees… what about the free options?
There’s been a story floating around the wires this week, with the RAC publishing a story on the cost of dropping off someone at a UK airport (and the prices going up). With nearly all charging for the privilege, there’s a little more to the story. Let’s investigate. It costs...
Frequent Miler
Current Amex Offers
This post is designed to show current Amex Offers. If you have any Amex cards, even authorized user cards, then you’re eligible to sign up for offers when you log into your Amex account. If you’re planning to shop or book travel, check this page to see if an Amex...
Live and Let’s Fly
American Airlines Posts Record Revenue. So Why Did It Earn Just $71 Million?
American Airlines produced record revenue in the second quarter and showed genuine progress in premium, corporate, and international demand. But after generating nearly $17 billion in revenue, it kept only $71 million. Fuel explains much of that collapse, but not all of it. American Airlines Posts Record Revenue, But Its...
Traveling For Miles
Can you earn hotel points & elite credits on multiple rooms?
The question of elite credits normally gets raised as the end of the year approaches and travelers realise that they're still short of the few nights to re-qualify for whatever hotel status they hold. This year I've been asked the question a little earlier but I thought I'd address it...
One Mile at a Time
Kenmore Air Seaplane Crashes During Emergency Landing In Washington
A seaplane belonging to Kenmore Air crashed yesterday evening while attempting to make an emergency landing. Fortunately all 11 people onboard managed to get off the aircraft, though one is reportedly in critical condition. It’s rather unusual to see a seaplane accident like this, so it’ll be interesting to see...
View from the Wing
JetBlue’s Frequent Flyer-Backed Bonds Hit 14% Yield After Airline Schedules Mysterious Investor Call
JetBlue’s TrueBlue-backed bonds now yield over 14% after the airline scheduled a mysterious investor call focused on liquidity and its balance sheet. The carrier says it routinely meets with investors, but with junk-rated debt, years of losses, and a turnaround still unproven, the call was enough to spook the market.
Traveling For Miles
Deal: Get $100 on $1,000 of Air Canada spending [Targeted]
Chase is currently targeting select card holders for a saving on a future Air Canada booking and the good news is that the booking window is, by Chase's standards, relatively generous (you don't have to book by tomorrow!).
Miles For Family
Chiang Mai Excursion: Elephant Nature Park and Wat Ban Den
This is a continuation of my Asia trip report. See also Back from Thailand and Singapore: 7 Biggest Takeaways, Review: Singapore Airlines Business Class SFO to SIN to BKK, Cathay Pacific Premium Economy HKG to SEA, A Taste of Andaz Singapore, One Day in Singapore, Hyatt Regency Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport and the...
Frequent Miler
Award ticket change and cancellation fees
Award ticket change and cancellation fees vary wildly from one airline frequent flyer program to another. This post outlines the award change and cancellation policies of those airline programs that are transfer partners with major US credit card and rewards programs, with an easy-to-reference table of contents below. What’s new?...
Traveling For Miles
Iberia is running a strange US and Mexico Economy Class sale
Iberia is currently running a sale on flights to the United States and Mexico but this is one of the stranger sales that I've seen an airline release - the prices aren't particularly impressive and the travel dates are just weird.
One Mile at a Time
Ouch: American 777 Diverts Over Gear Issue, Then Replacement 777 Diverts Over Engine Issue
Talk about bad luck! An American Boeing 777 flying from Boston to London had to divert to New York over a maintenance issue. American quickly found a replacement plane to carry passengers to London, only for that to then divert to Boston over a maintenance issue, meaning passengers ended up...
Live and Let’s Fly
All Three British Airways Pilots Struck By Food Poisoning Midflight, One Incapacitated At 30,000 Feet
Apparently I’m not the only one with Delhi Belly… All three pilots operating a British Airways flight from Hyderabad to London reportedly became ill with suspected food poisoning, with one becoming incapacitated at 30,000 feet and requiring oxygen. The Boeing 777 landed safely, but this was far too close to...
One Mile at a Time
Aerolineas Argentinas Getting Airbus A330neos, New Business Class, Wi-Fi
SkyTeam member Aerolineas Argentinas has been a bit of a mess — the airline has been government owned since 2008, and lost money for 18 consecutive years. The company was given enough support to stay alive, but not enough of an investment to actually succeed.
One Mile at a Time
Southwest Rapid Rewards Selling Points At A Discount: When Is It Worth It?
Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards has introduced its latest promotion on purchased points, with different members being eligible for different offers. The best offer is for up to a 50% discount, which could be an opportunity to buy points for 0.5 cents each.
One Mile at a Time
Buy Choice Privileges Points For 40% Off Bonus, 0.62 Cents Each: Worth It?
Choice Privileges has launched its latest promotion on purchased points, offering up to a 40% discount. This is an opportunity to buy points for just 0.62 cents each. This is among the better offers that we’ve seen from the program, though it’s not quite as good as the up to...
One Mile at a Time
Huge United Business Card Welcome Offer Of Up To 110K Bonus Miles
The United Business Card, which is United’s most popular co-branded business credit card, currently has a fantastic bonus, which is an offer that has been extended. This card generally has the most compelling welcome offer in United’s co-brand card portfolio, so if you’re interested, this would be a great time...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Southwest Airlines Flight Attendant Detained By ICE Agents Who Were Waiting For His Plane to Land at Nashville Airport
A Southwest Airlines flight attendant was detained at the Nashville International Airport by ICE agents who had learned that the Jamaican-born crew member was due to arrive back at his home crew base after working a trip. Lorenzo Thompson was marched away while still wearing his Southwest Airlines flight attendant...
