One Mile at a Time
Lufthansa Allegris Business Class Seat Fees Explained: A Complicated System
Lufthansa is in the process of rolling out its much anticipated new Allegris business class cabins, and so far, they’re installed on select Airbus A350-900s and Boeing 787-9s, consistently available on some long haul routes.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
American Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner Makes Emergency Landing After Six Flight Attendants Suddenly Fall Ill
An American Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with as many as 284 passengers on board made an emergency landing in Dublin, Ireland, on Saturday afternoon after six of the eight flight attendants on the service from Rome to Philadelphia reportedly felt ill as the plane started its transatlantic service. American Airlines...
Frequent Miler
Last Chance Deals: 4 transfer bonuses, increased Hilton card offers, many Amex Offers, & 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. Friday is the last day of the month, so there are lots of deals ending this week. That includes transfer bonuses to Virgin Atlantic, Frontier, IHG,...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
What Is Wrong With This Photograph? Part 363
Smyrna Inn in Georgia is currently an independent form of lodging that used to be part of the Knights Inn brand, which was once part of Wyndham Hotels before it was sold to Red Lion Hotels Corporation for approximately $27 million, which then became a part of Sonesta International Hotels Corporation on...
2PAXfly
WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday 26 July, 2026
Hello travellers, Greetings from Sydney! I’ve had a very comforting week at home. The first few instalments of the Oh Canada! Trip reports have started dropping, including my experience checking in at the Qantas First Counter in Sydney and my flight on a Dreamliner to Vancouver. What happened last week? Qantas has...
Frequent Miler
How to pack for travel in “modest” cultures (A Carrie commentary)
There are many parts of the world where dressing “modestly” feels most comfortable (for me anyway) for both trying to be respectful of cultural norms but also for just existing more comfortably without attracting excess attention. Especially in places where foreigners are still quite a spectacle, I do what I...
Your Mileage May Vary
Ever Notice How Many U.S. Hotels Are Owned By Indian-Americans? Here’s Why.
If you’ve traveled around the United States for any length of time, you’ve probably noticed something. A surprising number of hotels and motels—especially smaller properties and roadside inns—are owned by…
View from the Wing
Amex Told Investors Platinum Is Its Fastest-Growing U.S. Card — But Benefit Costs Ballooned 50%
American Express told investors that Platinum is now its fastest-growing U.S. consumer card, helping drive spending growth even as the annual fee rises to $895. But the earnings call also showed how expensive that success has become, with cardmember services costs surging 50% as Amex pours money into credits, lounges,...
One Mile at a Time
Weekly Review: July 25, 2026
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! We’ve just wrapping up a cruise on Four Seasons Yachts, which has been quite the experience, so I’ll have some initial impressions on that shortly. After that, I continue my journey to Saudi Arabia, flying Saudia and Riyadh Air, which...
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Econony Class and Beyond (25th July)
It’s that time of the week again – we’ve hit the end of the week and almost the end of July. But it’s time to look back at a week at Economy Class and Beyond. Even after in passing, Ozzy Ozborne can’t be held down. Celebrating the first Ozzy Day,...
View from the Wing
American Airlines Finally Lets Customers Choose Refunds During Cancellation, But Still Nudges Them Toward Credits
American Airlines now lets customers choose a cash refund during the cancellation flow for refundable tickets, instead of canceling first and requesting money back separately. But the airline still pitches instant travel credits, which can expire, as the faster option.
Your Mileage May Vary
Flying With Medication? How To Avoid Airport Security Problems In The U.S. & Abroad
Most travelers know about airport security’s famous liquids rule. In the United States, it’s TSA’s 3-1-1 rule. Many other countries have similar restrictions, limiting how much liquid you can bring…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Keep it Classy, American Airlines: Flight Attendants Use Scraps of Paper to Stop Sunshine Blazing Through Windows After Dreamliner Malfunction
American Airlines is developing a bit of a reputation for the state some of its planes have been allowed to get into: Nothing dangerous, of course, but cosmetic issues like broken tray tables, seats that won’t recline, non-functioning in-flight entertainment, and worn-out cabins do little to convince passengers that American...
