One Mile at a Time
Review: Business Lounge Ashgabat Airport, Turkmenistan (ASB)
Duringmy Four Seasons Yacht via Turkmenistan and Saudi Arabia adventure, I had a layover of a few hours at Ashgabat Airport (ASB), in Turkmenistan. I was arriving in Turkmenistan Airlines’ 777 business class from Frankfurt (FRA), and was connecting to Turkmenistan Airlines’ 737 business class to Delhi (DEL).
Live and Let’s Fly
No Sauna, But A Delicious Lunch In Air France Lounge
Wow, my story about the closed “sex den” sauna in the Paris Air France Lounge really went viral…goodness, even Drudge Report picked it up. But with no sauna to pass my time, I ate a late lunch in the lounge and I have to give Air France credit for the...
View from the Wing
Alaska Now Charges Only Taxes For Lap Infants On Its Own Long-Haul Awards — Partner Redemptions Still Broken
Alaska has updated its lap infant handling as it becomes a true long-haul airline, including charging only international taxes for lap infants on its own long-haul award flights. American can now price and ticket lap infants on eligible Alaska international revenue itineraries too, but partner award redemptions still do not...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
$50 New Member Referral Bonus With Rakuten
This is your chance to cash in on a $50 new member referral bonus when you sign up as a new member of Rakuten; and you will receive a bonus of $50.00 via referral when you spend a minimum of $50.00 within the first 90 days of your new membership,...
Frequent Miler
(Update: Flying Blue back) US Bank launches transfer partners. Now transfer to Accor, Flying Blue, and Ethiopian
Update 8/17/26: After unexpectedly launching its transferable points program last week with four partners—Accor ALL, Ethiopian Airlines Sheba Rewards, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, and Qantas Frequent Flyer—US Bank swiftly slashed that number in half by removing those latter two programs. There had been reports that transfers to Flying Blue were...
One Mile at a Time
Is The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card Worth It? How I Make The Math Work
The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card (learn more) is the most premium credit card in the Marriott co-brand card portfolio. The card has a hefty annual fee that might make some people hesitant to apply, but the perks add up.
Traveling For Miles
IHG announces new upscale properties in London and Hong Kong
IHG has announced that it has signed agreements to add a property in London and a property in Hong Kong to its Vignette Collection, and as both hotels are already firmly established in their own right (these aren't new builds), they'll be joining IHG this year.
Economy Class & Beyond
SAS tries again with Copenhagen to Mumbai Route
It seems Sandivaan Airlines is going to try again with its Copenhagen to Mumbai route, with the airline planning a launch on 1st October 2026. SAS Airbus A330 – Image, Economy Class and Beyond With all the operational and practical preparations in place, flights can now be booked, as SAS...
Miles For Family
Leana’s Award Booking Frenzy, New Transfer Bonus and More
Leana’s Award Booking Frenzy: Longtime blog readers remember Leana, the OG creator of this blog. She doesn’t write posts anymore, but she shares her wisdom on our Facebook page. Check out her latest award booking here for an epic trip to Africa and Europe! New Chase Transfer Bonus: Chase dropped...
Live and Let’s Fly
Lawsuit: All 7 Family Members Claim “Significant” Injuries After 2.3 MPH Delta Collision, Even Though NTSB Said No One Was Hurt
A family of seven passengers is suing after a Japan Airlines 787 struck the tail of their Delta 737 at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The collision occurred at about 2.3 mph and the NTSB reported no injuries, which makes the claims rather extraordinary. Seven Family Members Sue After Japan Airlines 787...
View from the Wing
Marriott Is Turning A Shuttered Days Inn Migrant Shelter Into A Budget Hotel — When Growth Matters More Than Standards
From migrant shelter to Marriott – the hotel brand that was once known for standards and consistency when Bill Marriott served as CEO, the company’s unofficial motto under CEO Tony Capuano is that his tombstone will have “net rooms growth” on it. More rooms at more hotels they can earn...
Economy Class & Beyond
Virign Trains edges closer to international services – UK track access rights granted
In an announcement this morning, the UK Office of Rail and Road has announced that it has decided to pre-approve a new framework track access agreement between HS1 Limited and Virgin Trains. The agreement will allow Virgin Trains to operate up to 20 new daily return services between London and...
One Mile at a Time
Do Hotel Points Expire? Policies By Hotel Group, Plus How To Extend Points
For those of us into collecting points, one thing to always be on the lookout for is points expiration policies. Most programs won’t expire your points as long as you have consistent activity, though policies do vary.
Traveling For Miles
Physical Amex cards now get you into Priority Pass lounges
Most TFM readers who have a Priority Pass membership almost certainly have it as a benefit that one or more of their credit cards gives them, but up until now, it hasn't been possible to use that card to access any Priority Pass lounges. A Priority Pass membership card (physical...
Live and Let’s Fly
NTSB: Engine Debris Shattered Ryanair 737 Window, Nearly Pulling Passenger Out
We now know what caused a Ryanair passenger to be partially sucked out of a Boeing 737 window over Greece last month, and the details are frighteningly similar to the fatal Southwest Airlines accident in 2018. Engine Debris Shattered Ryanair 737 Window, Partially Sucking Passenger Outside Last month, I wrote...
