The Bulkhead Seat
Record-Breaking Thanksgiving Air Travel Expected as Holiday Rush Begins Tomorrow
The Thanksgiving travel period is officially underway tomorrow, and US airlines are preparing for…
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ATX Jetsetter
Air Canada is Making Significant Fleet Upgrades Across Its Brands
Air Canada is making significant fleet changes as it transfers its Boeing 737s to Air Canada Rouge in exchange for Airbus A320 family jets.
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The Gate with Brian Cohen
Should Military Personnel Receive Special Treatment as Airline Passengers?
As I waited to board the airplane as a passenger who was seated in the first class cabin earlier this week on Monday, November 17, 2025, one of the groups of passengers who were invited to board the airplane first were those people who are veterans or currently serving in...
Frequent Miler
Capital One Shopping travel purchases: From “ineligible” to “pending” after travel is completed
Stephen recently covered a terrific targeted Capital One Shopping deal for TripAdvisor purchases. While Stephen reported the deal at 65% back, I actually got targeted for 70% back. I made a couple of bookings, all of which initially tracked as “ineligible”. However, as per Capital One Shopping terms, the purchase went from...
One Mile at a Time
Etihad’s Lowball Compensation For Broken TV & Shower In The Residence
Etihad’s The Residence is probably the most luxurious product in commercial aviation, as it consists of a three room suite. I recently reviewed the experience, and had a fantastic flight. Unfortunately a reader shared a less impressive experience with me, and it sounds like the handling of this by the...
2PAXfly
QANTAS & VIRGIN: What travellers need to know about the ban on power bank use on flights
If you’re the sort of traveller who boards a flight with your phone at 23%, a laptop on life support, and a power bank the size of a small brick, brace yourself. Australian airlines, that’s Jetstar, Qantas, QantasLink and Virgin Australia, are banning the use of portable power banks onboard...
Monkey Miles
Chase makes Ink bonuses once in a lifetime ( no fee cards get family rule )
I was just alerted to new terms on the Chase Ink cards as seen below. Eligibility Rule Explanation: No Annual Fee Ink Cards – “The new cardmember bonus may not be available to you if you have ever had this card or any other Chase for Business card without an annual...
Frequent Miler
Capital One adds $100 travel credit to Quicksilver, VentureOne, and Savor offers (ending soon)
Update: The last day to apply for the increased welcome offers on the VentureOne, Quicksilver, and Savor cards will be 12/9/25. A $100 travel credit isn’t huge, but given that each of these cards is $200 or 20,000 miles otherwise, it does represent a pretty significant sweetener. ~~~ Capital One has...
You Are Travel
Bear Market: Japan Calling in the Military After Experiencing Record Number of Bear Attacks
tl;dr – I know the government has been searching for ways to combat over-tourism, but…DAAAAMNNN this is next…
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View from the Wing
Viral ‘Virtual Queue’ Idea Says Planes Should Stay at the Gate Until Their Turn To Take Off — But That’s Not How Airports Actually Work
A viral proposal argues that planes should wait at the gate in a “virtual queue” instead of taxi-queuing for departure. But gate scarcity, runway-throughput requirements, and the need for a minimal physical queue mean the idea doesn’t match how airports actually operate.
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Frequent Flyer Bonuses
IHG Hotels & Resorts Cyber Sale – Save up to 25% on stays worldwide + up to 60% off Iberostar stays
IHG Hotels & Resorts Cyber Sale offer for 2025 has officially kicked off with up to 25% off stays at most hotels worldwide and up to 60% off Iberostar stays. Save up to 25% on stays around the world IHG One Rewards members save 25%. Everyone else can save...
One Mile at a Time
Porsha Williams’ Delta First Class Inflight Kerfuffle: What Really Went Down?
On November 16, 2025, Real Housewives of Atlanta cast member Porsha Williams was seen being escorted off a Delta Air Lines flight by police. She had just flown Delta first class from Las Vegas (LAS) to Atlanta (ATL) after attending BravoCon, and we didn’t actually know what happened at the...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Get up to a 100% bonus when buying Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards Points
The next buy points bonus for Alaska Airlines new Atmos Rewards program is here and it’s a good one. This new buy points bonus awards up to 100% more points until December 23, 2025. I don’t believe this version of the offer is a mystery bonus but do let me...
Frequent Miler
Get an extra $200 with the Virgin Atlantic 60K welcome offer via a dummy booking
Update 11/20/25: Through December 12th, 2025, the dummy booking offer for Virgin Atlantic Mastercard has increased to 60,000 plus a $200 statement credit, $100 better than the usual 60k + $100 offer. We don’t know if this is universal or targeted, but Stephen received an email with the offer, and I...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Earn 15,000 Bonus Points Per Stay With All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy Resorts
You can earn 15,000 bonus points per stay with All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy Resorts with a minimum of four consecutive nights at 36 participating resort properties in the Caribbean and Latin America regions for travel between Saturday, January 17, 2026 and Sunday, April 26, 2026 in addition to the typical...
Live and Let’s Fly
My Unique Airport Departure Experience From Dili, Timor-Leste
My departure from President Nicolau Lobato International Airport in Dili was quite interesting before I even stepped onto the plane. Departing From Dili Airport Outside the airport is a statue honoring Nicolau Lobato. He is considered a national hero of the country. Leading separatist forces, he was killed by Indonesian...
{Tech} for Travel
Black Friday Deals 2025: Away moves premium travel gear into sale mode
Save big with Black Friday Deals 2025 on Away’s best-selling luggage, including the fan-favourite Carry-On, checked bags and travel sets.
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