View from the Wing
Bali Is Threatening To Deport ‘Influencers’ Who Make Sponsored Posts In New Immigration Crackdown
Bali immigration officials are warning influencers that sponsored posts, comped hotel stays, brand collaborations and content shoots can count as work—not tourism. The island’s new immigration patrol is even using social media posts as evidence, meaning the same Bali reel meant to promote a villa or beach club could become...
One Mile at a Time
Weekly Review: June 06, 2026
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I’m supposed to head to Europe in the coming days with the whole family, but my gosh, award availability is looking grim. I’m sure I’ll find something, but it’s not looking pretty! On the points & travel front, this week...
Live and Let’s Fly
The Aging Playboy, The Prada Bag, And The Inflight Romance Scam
I really felt sad for my seatmate, who was engaged in a frenzied WhatsApp conversation on a flight up the California coast with his “girlfriend” that was impossible for me to avoid and left me very thankful that I am out of the dating game… My Seatmate’s WhatsApp Romance Drama...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Wooden Escalators in Sydney: An Escalation Sensation
You can ride on wooden escalators in New York that are greater than 100 years old which are still in operation to this day; but you can also find wooden escalators in Sydney, which are considered to be an Escalation Sensation.
The wooden escalators in Sydney that are currently located in...
Economy Class & Beyond
Embraer E2 programme passes 500 orders – Azorra signs for 15 E2 Aircraft
Embraer has secured an additional order for the E2 family aircraft from lessor Azorra, and in the process, has passed a major milestone in the E2 Project. Azorra has signed an additional firm order for 15 E195-E2 aircraft, with purchase rights for 15 additional jets, strengthening the long-standing partnership. With...
One Mile at a Time
Surprise: Philippine Airlines Joining Oneworld Alliance In 2027
Lately were not seeing a whole lot of action with the big three global alliances, when it comes to airlines being added, at least compared to a decade or two ago. So along those lines, theres a pretty cool development, as oneworld is getting yet another new member, and this...
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American Airlines Makes Same-Day Flight Changes Miserable — United And Delta Are Far More Generous
American Airlines advertises same-day confirmed changes as a way to move to a better flight, but its rules make the benefit far harder to use than United or Delta. Seats can still be for sale, first class passengers can be blocked, hub customers can lose flexibility, and the app may...
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Record Chase Sapphire Reserve 150,000 Point Bonus Offer Is Ending Soon
Chase Sapphire Reserve now has a record 150,000-point bonus, but the bigger story is that this is still a premium travel card built for actual spending. With strong earning on direct travel and dining, useful protections, valuable transfer partners, and better-than-usual lounge access, the $795 card is not just another...
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Philippine Airlines Just Announced It Will Join Oneworld—A Major New Asia Partner For American Airlines Flyers
Philippine Airlines is joining oneworld next year, finally putting one of the better-hidden Asia award opportunities within reach of American Airlines flyers. Its seats have often been unusually available but hard for U.S. travelers to book; once PAL enters oneworld, those awards should become cheaper and easier to access—until everyone...
Live and Let’s Fly
Barking “Service Dog” Ruins My United Airlines Redeye Sleep
I know I sound like a broken record sometimes, but it seems like I cannot escape a trip without encountering a fake service animal, this time a barking dog on a United Airlines redeye flight. A Barking “Service Dog” On United Airlines Interrupts My Redeye Slumber… I was flying from...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Earn 1,000 bonus Avios on one Hilton stay worldwide via Qatar Airways Privilege Club
Qatar Airways and Hilton are back with their bonus Avios promo for one Hilton stay! For 2026 we see the bonus boosted to 1,000 Avios from the 750 see in 2025. This bonus can be earned in addition to the Hilton points you earn on your stay including the current...
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Airline Lost Your Bag? Don’t Settle For A $50 Voucher — You Can Claim Up To $4,700
Airlines love handing out tiny “courtesy” vouchers when your bag goes missing, but that is not the end of what they may owe. If your luggage is delayed, lost, or damaged, you can claim reasonable documented expenses, get checked bag fees refunded when delivery is significantly late, and on U.S....
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Man Caught Red Handed Stealing Disabled Passenger’s Gucci Wallet From TSA Bin at Fort Lauderdale Airport
The security checkpoint might be one of the most secure parts of an airport, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s a crime-free zone, as one unlucky passenger at the Fort Lauderdale Airport discovered when he got through the body scanner to discover that his Gucci wallet was nowhere to...
