One Mile at a Time
Choice Privileges Status Match: Elite Perks The Easy Way
Choice Privileges is a loyalty program that I don’t talk about all that much, given that the brand doesn’t have that many aspirational properties. That being said, Choice Privileges has a big global footprint, and in some parts of the world (particularly Northern Europe), the program has some of the...
Miles For Family
Pandas, Roller Coasters and Spectacular Views at Hong Kong’s Ocean Park
This is a continuation of my Hong Kong trip report. My daughter and I traveled to Hong Kong over Thanksgiving. See my previous blog posts about this trip: Hong Kong Highlights, Review: China Airlines Business Class Ontario to Taipei to Hong Kong, Review: United Airlines Business Class Hong Kong to...
Eye of the Flyer
Time is Running Out to Select Your Delta Choice Benefits! (What Are You Picking?)
If you earned Diamond or Platinum Medallion status for the 2024 SkyMiles year and haven’t yet selected your Choice Benefits, you have about ten days left to pull the trigger.
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One Mile at a Time
Best Western Rewards Status Match: Super Easy But Basic
Best Western Rewards is a loyalty program I don’t talk about much, given that the hotel portfolio isn’t exactly aspirational. That being said, I figure it’s time to cover the program’s status match promotion, which is the easiest such offer from any major hotel group. The catch? Best Western Rewards...
Frequent Miler
Capital One Venture X Business Credit Card Review (2025)
The Capital One Venture X Business card was released via a bizarre stop-and-start “launch” that began with no one really having any idea of how to get the card, outside of vague advice to “apply through a small business relationship manager” – a position which most Capital One employees seemed...
Live and Let’s Fly
Why I Love My Capital One Venture X Card
As travel continues in my new era of free agency, I find myself using my Capital One Venture X credit card more and more. If you have not added this card to your wallet, do not delay in doing so. Capital One Venture X – Still A Great Credit Card...
Live from a Lounge
Last 2 Days: Royal Jordanian status match offers up to oneworld Sapphire Tier for Hotel/Airline Elites
Royal Jordanian's Royal Club programme is offering a status match opportunity for their loyalty programme members in select countries. RJ would match member tiers all the way up to Gold Tier in this generous status match opportunity, and match many hotel and airline statuses.
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One Mile at a Time
Guide To Hilton Honors Status Match & Challenge
Among the major hotel loyalty programs, Hilton Honors has most consistently offered a status challenge promotion. All things considered, Hilton is one of the most generous loyalty programs when it comes to giving out status, whether it’s through a credit card or through a status challenge.
One Mile at a Time
Lufthansa Lounge Access With Amex Platinum: How It Works
The Platinum Card from American Express (review) and The Business Platinum Card from American Express (review) both participate in Amexs Global Lounge Collection, whichincludes accessto Amex Centurion Lounges, Delta Sky Clubs, Priority Pass Lounges, Escape Lounges, and more. (Enrollment is required for select benefits)
One Mile at a Time
SkyTeam Airport Lounge Access Explained
One of the great things about the big threeglobal airline alliancesis that they offer reciprocal lounge access for travelers. In this post, I want to take a closer look at the SkyTeam alliances lounge access policy, as understanding the nuances of airport lounge access can be complicated.
Rapid Travel Chai
The Laken Riley Act’s Travel Poison Pill May Upend Travel and Even the World Cup and Olympics
The Laken Riley Act expected to be signed into law on January 20, 2025 gives state attorneys general of all 50 US states a say in US travel policy that may impact all travelers.
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2PAXfly
TURKISH AIRLINES: Launches Auckland Flights via Singapore
It looks like the Istanbul-based airline has firm ambitions on ultra-long-haul routes. It even has Auckland, New Zealand, in its sights. At the Turkish Airlines Management Summit 2025 in Antalya, Turkish Airlines Chairman Ahmet Bolat announced the commencement of flights to Minneapolis, Minnesota, in April/May 2025. The development of an...
2PAXfly
QANTAS: Seasonal ski route Sydney to Sapporo, Japan for December 2025 on sale today
Qantas has announced today its seasonal non-stop route between Sydney and Sapporo, Japan, for the ski season commencing on 15 December. The route will continue until 28 March 2026, three times per week, using an Airbus A330-200. This route has been resurrected and was last flown in the pre-pandemic years...
Monkey Miles
Amex Offers: Langham Hotels spend $750 get $150 back
Unlock exclusive savings with Amex Offers at Langham Hotels! Spend $750 and get $150 back at one of the 14 luxurious Langham locations worldwide, including London, New York, and Hong Kong. Offer valid from 12/20/24 to 3/31/25. Book now for a regal stay and enjoy timeless elegance. Terms apply.
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The Gate with Brian Cohen
Additional Waivers Issued by Airlines Due to Two Winter Storms: January 2025 Travel Alert
Consider ensuring that you have alternate travel plans ready to be implemented because of winter weather significantly affecting the eastern United States and some portions of southern Canada, as additional waivers have been issued by airlines due to two winter storms January 2025 since this last travel alert.
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No Work All Travel
Five New Fifth Freedom Routes of 2025
If you’ve been feverishly roaming the interwebs for some new fifth freedom routes of 2025, I’m here to help. Fifth freedoms are a common theme among travel websites, but I still want to provide a quick backgrounder. Created in 1944 by the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention for...
View from the Wing
Air Traffic Control Sends Delta Plane Into SpaceX Rocket’s Launch Area: Falcon 9 Scrubbed With 11 Seconds To Spare
SpaceX scrubbed the launch of its Falcon 9 rock on Sunday morning with just 11 seconds to blastoff - because air traffic control directed a Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles to Honolulu into the restricted airspace of its path.
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