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Zählen Hotelaufenthalte am 31. Dezember für den Status in diesem oder nächsten Jahr?
Das Jahr neigt sich dem Ende und so bleibt Reisenden nicht mehr viel Zeit, um fehlende Nächte für…
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View from the Wing
Airlines Killed Complimentary Elite Upgrades—They Should Offer Discounted First Class Seats Instead
Complimentary elite upgrades have largely disappeared, with airlines like Delta and American selling premium seats cheaply rather than rewarding loyalty. Instead of pretending upgrades still exist, airlines should replace them outright with meaningful first-class discounts—benefiting frequent flyers and airline bottom lines alike.
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Hilo International Airport Guide (2026) | Big Island Hawai’i (ITO)
Hilo International Airport (ITO) serves as the gateway to the rainy, lush eastern side of Hawai’i’s Big Island. With its laid-back charm and simple layout, this airport makes traveling to and from Hilo a breeze. I have passed through the Hilo Airport dozens of times, usually on the way to...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: 50 Up. Growing Old with In Style – Return to Singapore and Kuala Lumpur with Three Alliances and an LCC
50 Up. Growing Old with In Style Return to Singapore and Kuala Lumpur with Three Alliances and an LCC. And to quote Monty Python, Its time for something completely different. Join me as I try a few new airlines and experience destinations I love. Join me as I get old....
One Mile at a Time
How To Redeem United MileagePlus Miles For Best Value: More Useful Again
United Airlines is by far the most global of the ”big three” US carriers, and understandably, a lot of people may want to accrue miles with the MileagePlus program, to jet off on adventures. In this post, I’d like to take a look at MileagePlus miles, and the best uses...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Christmas in Vicksburg.
Christmas in Vicksburg is celebrated with a parade that uses one of the main streets of the city as its route. People were lining up along Washington Street with folding chairs, strollers, coolers filled with snacks and beverages, and other items in anticipation of watching the parade.
The post Christmas in...
View from the Wing
The Front Desk Said ‘We’ll Text You When The Room’s Ready’—And Other Luxury Hotel Lies That Steal Your Time
"We'll text you when your room’s ready"—but luxury hotels rarely follow through. These common "luxury lies" don't just frustrate, they steal your time. From fake upgrades to eco-friendly cost cuts, here’s how high-end hotels consistently fail at delivering genuine hospitality.
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Live and Let’s Fly
On The Eve Of Destruction. My 2025 Christmas Reflection
Although I am not a theologian or pastor, I like to offer an annual Christmas reflection. This year, I focus on how obedience is at the heart of the Christmas story and should be part of our story, especially when we properly understand what it is. 2025 Christmas Reflection Christmas...
The Bulkhead Seat
Denver International Airport is Adding 11 Gates as Part of 400,000-Square-Foot Expansion
Denver International Airport (DEN) is preparing for another significant expansion as it moves forward…
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One Mile at a Time
Emirates First Class Menu & Food: Fine Dining, Or Just Fine?
I recently shared my experience flying Emirates first class with my dad from New York (JFK) to Milan (MXP), as part of our Good Morning Milan, Goodnight Moon trip. I’m not writing a traditional review of the flight, but instead, want to focus on a few specific aspects of the...
Economy Class & Beyond
Merry Christmas from Economy Class and Beyond!
It’s that time of year – as the 25th December rolls around – or Christmas Day for those who celebrate. For those of you on the front lines who are working today (be it an early, middle or late shift – on the ground, in the air, in a hospital,...
View from the Wing
The Only Jet Lag Advice That’s Ever Worked: Set Your Watch To Local Time. Stay Up Until Bedtime.
You don't need to suffer jet lag when you travel. There's a really simple formula to solve it. To begin, there are two basic things you need to do.
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Live and Let’s Fly
Are All Hallmark Movies This Bad, Or Did United Airlines Make It Worse?
Are all Hallmark movies this bad, or did United Airlines just help make a particularly cringeworthy one? United Airlines, Hallmark Team Up To Make “Miles Apart” Holiday Movie United Airlines has officially entered the Hallmark Christmas cinematic universe with Miles Apart, a made-for-airplane holiday “mini” movie that feels less like...
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Moxy Lisboa Oriente Review – Excellent value but limited amenities
Booking Moxy Lisboa Oriente Between February and late April each year, Marriott typically runs its Double Elite Night promotion, which…
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One Mile at a Time
Thai Airways Airbus A321neo With Flat Bed Business Class Joins Fleet
Historically, Thai Airways’ fleet has been all over the place, and the carrier has lacked any sort of a cohesive strategy. At one point, it almost felt like someone in the carrier’s fleet planning department was getting paid a bonus for acquiring as many different kinds of planes as possible.
One Mile at a Time
Thai Airways Airbus A321neo With Flat Bed Business Class Joins Fleet
Historically, Thai Airways fleet has been all over the place, and the carrier has lacked any sort of a cohesive strategy. At one point, it almost felt like someone in the carriers fleet planning department was getting paid a bonus for acquiring as many different kinds of planes as possible.
View from the Wing
“I’m A Diamond Member!” Guest Argues At 4 AM Over Noise Complaint — Front Desk: “So Is The Neighbor.”
A hotel guest went viral after exploding at the front desk when asked to lower his TV volume at 4 a.m., insisting that his Diamond status exempted him from hotel quiet rules. Plus, watch the classic "Diamond Member Check-In" parody and more.
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The Gate with Brian Cohen
The True Spirit and Meaning of Travel: What We Can Learn From Christmas 2025
The year is 2025; and here we go again: after almost two months of what seems to be non-stop advertisements for endless sales and a continuous onslaught of music in celebration of one of the holiest days for Christians around the world, there are people who believe that the true...
The Bulkhead Seat
United Airlines Shares the Most-Booked International Destinations From Every State
United Airlines shared the most booked international destinations by state this week. The list…
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Deal: SWISS First Class Budapest – Dubai ab 2.629€
Mit Start in Frankreich gibt es weiterhin günstige Lufthansa/ Swiss First Class Angebote zu zahlreichen Zielen weltweit, inklusive attraktiver Meilengutschrift bei Miles & More und anderen Star Alliance Vielfliegerprogrammen.
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Eurowings setzt neuen Premium BIZ Seat auf weiteren beliebten Ferienstrecken ein
Der neue Premium BIZ Seat von Eurowings scheint bei Reisenden gut anzukommen, nach der Teststrecke Berlin-Dubai bringt die…
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