As the SH Minerva currently lilts its way steadily through the Drake Passage, the sun has been intermittently peeking through the clouds as I am on my way to Antarctica. We departed early from an unusually sunny and fairly warm afternoon in Ushuaia at... The post I Am On My Way To...

The best points rewards programs, in our opinion, are those that allow points to be transferred to many different airline and hotel loyalty programs. In this way, it’s often possible to get outsized value from your points. For example, suppose you want to fly lie-flat business class to Europe. Prices...

American Airlines has just launched AAdvantage Pass, which offers perks in exchange for a fee. I think it’s perfectly fine for the airline to offer this, though I also can’t make the math work, so I question how much interest there will be…

American Airlines has introduced a new AAdvantage Pass bundle that packages 100,000 miles, Gold status, and 15,000 Loyalty Points — and then slaps a $5,000 price tag on it. The idea of selling bundled status and miles makes sense, but this execution doesn’t: Continue reading American Airlines Launches AAdvantage Pass Bundle...

Charlet Chung, an actor from Los Angeles, is suing WestJet for defamation in a California district court, claiming the Canadian airline conducted a ‘sham’ investigation into a viral TikTok complaint that amassed millions of views. The viral videos showed Charlet’s clash with a ‘rude’ flight attendant on the WestJet flight...

  American Airlines just unveiled a unique all-in-one loyalty bundle, and it doesn’t come cheap. The new AAdvantage… The post $5,000 for a new American Airlines loyalty pass? Here’s what it includes appeared first on From the Tray Table.

I love listening to air traffic control audio, as it can be mighty entertaining. If we’re being honest, most interactions that go viral involving New York air traffic controllers aren’t necessarily positive. So here’s an exception, to a degree I don’t think I’ve ever witnessed before.

Marriott has brought back a bonus points offer for stays at over 30 of their All-Inclusive resorts in the Americas! As winter hits parts of the U.S. and Canada, the timing of this offer is perfect for those looking to get away to warmer climates! The 15,000 bonus Bonvoy Points...

Two or three times per year we see Amex Offers for Best Buy that can save you up to 10%. The latest targeted offer is out and it’s giving $25 back when spending $250 in-store or online. The Deal Spend $250 in one or more purchases online or in-store at...

JetBlue founder and Breeze CEO David Neeleman says Spirit and Frontier will merge in 2026, arguing the U.S. market can only sustain a single ultra-low-cost carrier. He pointed to Spirit’s restructuring and the need for scale and synergies, echoing his view that U.S. ULCCs have struggled because they compete too...

If there’s one thing Marriott Bonvoy members have made clear, it’s that Marriott doesn’t have enough hotel brands, and us consumers want more. Fortunately Marriott always listens to its Bonvoy members, so there’s some great news!

There's a Kickstarter that is offering 3 different mid-layer jackets: the Air, the V2 and the Apex. No matter what kind of jacket you're looking for, you're likely to find ...

In addition to its expansion in premium capacity, American will also announce the addition of mattress pads to all business class seats next week. The post American Airlines Eyes Premium Push, Plans 30% Increase in Premium Seating first appeared on Altitude Yes.

You’re on a road trip – or maybe just going from one town to another. If you’re not familiar with where you’re going, you might pay special attention to the…

Hilton has returned with a new sale offering members an up to 100% bonus when purchasing Hilton Honors points. That means you can buy Hilton Honors points for 0.5 cents per point (cpp) with this sale. Note that the 100% bonus is sometimes targeted, so it’s possible that you’ll see...

Mesa, a platform that gives you points on mortgage payments and home-related expenses, has unveiled a new partnership with Omni Hotels & Resorts. The post Mesa Adds Omni Hotels & Resorts As Second Hotel Partner appeared first on Miles to Memories.

An etiquette guide to sleeping at 35,000 feet is an attempt to answer the following questions: who should get the armrest aboard an airplane during a flight? When — or if — should shoes come off of the feet? If shoes are removed, is taking the socks off okay? If...

Bilt has upgraded its travel portal to clearly show when an airfare booking is truly made directly with the airline. That means you can earn an extra Bilt point per dollar on the ticket, still put the charge on any card you choose, and—crucially—handle changes or rebooking with the airline...

One of the ways to earn points, miles and/or cashback on your everyday spend is to link your payment card(s) to dining programs that offer rewards. When paying for meals at participating restaurants with one of those linked cards, you earn bonus rewards through that dining program. Once you’ve registered...