View from the Wing
AI Makes Travel More Important Than Ever—Teaches What AI Can’t And Gives You An Edge Over ChatGPT
The AI knows everything that isn't secret. Your knowledge of public information will approach zero value. What isn't published, then, becomes relatively more unique and valuable. Trading secrets' - getting out and having discussions with people, trading off-the-record information and gossip becomes more valuable.
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Paddle Your Own Kanoo
People Are Just Discovering That United Airlines Flight Attendants Are Sometimes Allowed to Drink On Duty… The Only Major US Carrier With This Quirk
Flight attendants at rival US airlines are just discovering that their peers at United Airlines are sometimes allowed to drink when they are on duty, and it turns out that the Chicago-based carrier is now the only major airline in the country with this quirk. To be clear, don’t worry....
One Mile at a Time
Transfer Citi ThankYou Points To Avianca Lifemiles With 25% Bonus
The avianca lifemiles program is one of my favorite frequent flyer programs, thanks to the solid redemption rates on Star Alliance partners, plus all the ways there are to earn miles with the program. Not only does lifemiles often have promotions on purchased miles, but the program also partners with...
Travel Codex
The Hard Choices of a Frequent Flyer: Lufthansa First Class vs. British Airways Business Class
For many, choosing between two airlines comes down to price, schedule, or frequent flyer miles award. But for those of us who fly frequently, especially in premium cabins, the decision-making process can be far more nuanced. Especially when I am sitting on enough points at my disposal. Case in point:...
View from the Wing
Hotel 50 Bowery Review, Hyatt’s Hidden Bargain In Chinatown With Stylish Albeit Small Rooms And Friendly Staff
After arriving into Manhattan by BLADE helicopter I caught a Lyft over to Hyatt's Hotel 50 Bowery in Chinatown.
This was actually my first JdV property. I was a little bit excited over it because this is one of the brands that Hyatt acquired as part of its...
One Mile at a Time
Review: Delta One Business Class Boeing 767 (JFK-LAX)
For the last segment of my Aria Suite Adventure to Hong Kong, I flew Delta’s Boeing 767-400ER business class (marketed as ”Delta One”), on the six hour flight from New York (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX). Delta has a fleet of over 60 767s, and while they operate select premium transcon flights,...
PointsMath
Review: Thai Airways A350 Business Class [BKK-MEL]
Last year in March, I travelled from Delhi to Ho Chi Minh City, where of three segments, Thai Airways operated two. This year, March took me to Australia & Indonesia. After a lot of back & forth, I booked a Thai Airways Business Class from Delhi to Melbourne with a...
Eye of the Flyer
Is Delta Comfort+ Worth It, Could Southwest Bring Back Free Bags, Metal Delta Elite Tags Shipping, 20% Off Carnival Cruises, Huge Hotel Card Offer, NCL Balcony Review and More!
My desk has finally completely stopped moving after my last cruise. For you who do not know, when you spend many weeks at sea, you tend to get a bit land-sick when back on dry land because you still feel the movement of the ship for a while. I can...
One Mile at a Time
Amex Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card Review: Platinum The Easy Way
Both American Express and Chase issue co-branded Marriott credit cards. In this post, I want to take a closer look at theMarriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card, which is the most premium credit card in the portfolio. This card is quite compelling, and the easiest way to earn Platinum Elite...
One Mile at a Time
Chase Freedom Flex 5x Points Categories Q2 2025: Register Now
The Chase Freedom FlexSM Credit Card(review) is an incredible no annual fee card belonging to Chase’s Freedom portfolio, which can help you maximize your points, thanks to its quarterly bonus categories. With a new quarter being right around the corner, Chase has just opened registration for its Q2 2025 bonus...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
SAS EuroBonus: Receive a 25% discount on award flights to select European destinations
Calling all you SAS EuroBonus points millionaires! The program is offering a 25% discount on award flights, or as they call them bonus trips to and from Milan, Malaga, Nice, London, Paris, Amsterdam, Zurich and Vilnius. This offer is valid on both one way and return trips. This offer must...
Frequent Miler
Last Chance Deals: United Mile Play, Southwest portal promo, Alaska/Greenlight offer & more
Welcome to our weekly list of what’s ending this week as well as a collection of some other deals that are due to end soon. Half a dozen deals are due to end this week which includes the latest round of targeted United Mile Play offers, an opportunity to earn bonus...
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (15th March)
We’re halfway through March, and with lighter evenings comes more news headlines. Yes, it’s time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. It’s fun, fun, fun, on the trams, trams, trams – Midland Metro tram approaching Upper Bull Street stop, as I switch from one office to another. TRIP REPORT:...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
What Is Wrong With This Photograph? Part 292
The inaccuracies of images generated by artificial intelligence annoy me — which include the glaringly obvious misspellings and warped logos that other bloggers are okay with displaying on their weblogs. I really do not understand that, as I personally would be embarrassed to use those images here at The Gate...
Frequent Miler
Possible TAP acquisition, false advertising from KLM, a bait-and-switch from Fairfield Toronto Airport, and more…(Saturday Selection)
The internet was busy this week with more talk of potential mergers, and some shady behavior from airlines and hotels alike with a story about false advertising from KLM and bait-and-switch tactics from Fairfield Toronto Airport. Air France potential merger could seriously shake up the industry The parent company of...
Frequent Miler
15K Hawaiian miles with Hilton timeshare offer
We frequently see hotel chains offer incentives for attending timeshare presentations. Usually, those incentives include hotel points and sometimes cash or a gift card. However, I came across an offer in my Hawaiian Airlines account this week to earn 15,000 HawaiianMiles with a new Hilton offer that requires attendance at...
View from the Wing
Marriott Bonvoy’s Hiring Plans Expose Major Planned Changes—The Future Looks Even Worse For Members
Marriott Bonvoy is looking to make a couple of hires that suggest changes coming to the program.
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PointsMag
Deal: Singapore Airlines Premium Economy Flüge nach Singapur für nur 42.600 Meilen
Obwohl Singapore Airlines dafür bekannt ist, ein außergewöhnliches Produkt anzubieten, ist die Buchung von Prämienflüge in Premium-Kabinen nicht…
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Svenblogt
Hyatt House LAX Airport Hotel – Review
Wer am Flughafen Los Angeles abfliegen oder umsteigen möchte, vermeidet mit einem Flughafenhotel lange Wege und ein zu frühes Aufstehen. Gerade wenn es früh losgeht, wie oft auf meinen Hawaiiflügen. Ankunft kurz vor Mitternacht aus Europa und dann morgens um 8 weiter, schließlich möchte ich so früh wie möglich da...
PointsMag
Das frisch renovierte W Maldives empfängt wieder Gäste – wunderschöne Overwater-Villen ab 80.500 Punkten buchbar
Nach einer umfangreichen Renovierung beginnt für das W Maldives eine neue Ära. Fast ein Jahr dauerte die Verwandlung…
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