Economy Class & Beyond
What’s its like renewing your UK Passport in person?
Although my maroon passport has gone through several shades of pain, a few losses, and its chip is long since dead, it’s time to renew my UK Passport. So, join me in my adventure to get a “Blue” United Kingdom Passport. How do you renew a UK passport? There are...
Traveling For Miles
Prediction: 30 World of Hyatt properties I expect to move up a category in April
If you're a World of Hyatt fan, you're currently waiting on two pieces of rather important news. You're waiting to see how bad the upcoming award chart changes will be in May, and you're waiting to see which properties move up one or more award categories when the annual category...
Traveling For Miles
A change of home means I need to review my credit card portfolio
For reasons that have nothing to do with the miles and points world, I'm now spending considerably less time in the United States than ever before (I may not set foot in the United States this year), and that change means that it's time to take a closer look at...
Traveling For Miles
How to buy Finnair Tier Points with Avios
There are various rules surrounding how many Finnair Tier Points you can buy and how often you can buy them, so I've covered these below, and because it's isn't immediately obvious how to go about buying Tier Points with your Avios balance, I've included a very basic step-by-step guide to...
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Points With a Crew
Up to 20% off Gift Cards at Amazon (Starbucks, Lyft, Google, Doordash, Uber and More)
Amazon is running a gift card sale with up to 20% off on a ton of cards including Starbucks, Lyft, Google, Doordash, Uber and more
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Why Do Some Hotel Rooms Have a Window Between the Bathroom and the Bedroom?
I recently experienced two hotel rooms which had a window between the bathroom and the bedroom — and they were not the first hotel rooms with this “feature”. Why would anyone design a hotel room that way? A large clear pane of glass was basically all that separated the bathroom from...
Frequent Miler
Alaska Airlines sale: Save 30% with promo code SPRING30 (Book by 3/10)
Alaska Airlines is running a one day sale that ends tonight. You can save 30% off base fares when using promo code SPRING30 and travel on eligible days of the week. The Deal Save 30% on Alaska Airlines flights when using promo code SPRING30. Direct link to offer. Key Terms...
TravelUpdate
Review: Turkish Airlines A321neo business class Dublin to Istanbul
Since I now buy my airline tickets solely based on cost as opposed to what I’ll earn in…
Frequent Miler
Speed up US entry with Mobile Passport Control | Coffee Break Ep96 | 3-10-26
For years, Nick has always used the free Mobile Passport Control app for speedy re-entry into the country instead of Global Entry. In today’s episode, we’ll talk about this free alternative to Global Entry. Speed up US entry with Mobile Passport Control Watch the full episode below, or listen on...
Your Mileage May Vary
Passengers Are Turning Cruise Ship Balconies Into Bedrooms — And Cruise Lines Say It’s a Problem
A viral TikTok trend shows cruise passengers dragging mattresses onto their balconies — but cruise lines say it’s unsafe and against the rules. <>When people go on a cruise, they…
You Are Travel
145-Room St. Regis Coming to Queenstown, New Zealand in 2027
​tl;dr – This will be Marriott’s first property in the Queenstown area of New Zealand. ​Last week, Marriott…
Miles To Memories
Over $10K In Value From Recent Credit Card App Spree, Newest Platinum Card, Easily Using Hilton Credits & More
Plus a lesson learned on premium award bookings, 100K timeshare presentation offer, how to use Bilt's hotel credit & so much more.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Use your top end hotel elite status to get oneworld Sapphire elite status!! (Only until March 15!)
The Royal Jordanian Royal Club elite status match offer that has been in place since late 2023 has a limited time expansion where elite members of select hotel programs can match to RJ Gold Sparrow. Normally, members of hotel programs can only match to Silver Jay status. This Gold match...
Frequent Miler
Accor promo: Earn 2X points on 2+ night stays in Europe & beyond (3X with ALL Accor+ subscription)
ALL Accor is running a new promotion that’s awarding 2X points on stays of two or more nights at properties in Europe, as well as a handful of countries in North Africa and Asia. If you have an ALL Accor+ subscription, that earning rate is boosted to 3X. The Deal...
You Are Travel
Marriott Adds Second Luxury Collection Hotel in Seoul
tl;dr – A solid addition to Marriott’s growing luxury soft brand. Late last year, Marriott quietly added a…
Miles To Memories
Vegas Is Tanking US Hotel Numbers (And Hotels Are Actually Fine) + Save on Premium Flight Deals!
Southwest's better status match, hotel occupancy isn't as bad as you think, debunking Disney price myths and lock in Thrifty Traveler Premium before their price increase!
Miles To Memories
Vegas Is Tanking US Hotel Numbers (And Hotels Are Actually Fine) + Save on Premium Flight Deals!
Disney vs Paris memes, Southwest status match returns, is the hotel industry in trouble + Hyatt Centric Long Beach and saving on Thrifty Travel Premium before the price increase.
View from the Wing
Trump World Found a New Status Signal — Putting American Airlines on Blast After White House Tweet
A White House deputy chief of staff tweeted a complaint about American Airlines, and it instantly turned into something bigger than one bad trip: a cue for other Trump-world figures to echo, quote-tweet, and pile on. The airline may even deserve the criticism in a given case, but the...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Bahrain’s Gulf Air Evacuates Aircraft Fleet Out of Country as Missile Attacks Continue
Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, has evacuated its fleet of aircraft from the capital, Manama, more than a week after airspace was shuttered when US and Israeli air strikes on Iran led to a serious escalation in the security situation in the region. Since the war started on...
The Bulkhead Seat
Charlotte City Council Approves Lease for Sidecar by Centurion® Lounge at Charlotte Airport
Last week, I wrote about plans that had emerged for a second location of…
You Are Travel
Santa Monica’s The Georgian Hotel Joins Hyatt’s Unbound Collection: A Fly-By Dining Review
​tl;dr – Hyatt loyalists have a new, ‘celebrity-watching’ spot that is right across the street from the beach.…
Points With a Crew
Should you buy Aeroplan miles with a 90% bonus?
I used Air Canada Aeroplan miles for an epic RTW trip. Aeroplan miles are on sale now, and you can buy them with a big bonus for a limited ...
Altitude Yes
American to Open New Admirals Club in Austin With Outdoor Terrace
American Airlines has made a series of lounge announcements over the past year, and the Austin Admirals Club is the latest addition. The post American to Open New Admirals Club in Austin With Outdoor Terrace first appeared on Altitude Yes.
Your Mileage May Vary
World of Hyatt Has a Boutique Hotel in a Very Unlikely Spot Near Disney
When Hyatt brought Mr & Mrs Smith into World of Hyatt, it opened the door to all sorts of hotels that don’t look or feel like traditional Hyatts. That’s part…
Live and Let’s Fly
Airlines Quietly Begin Raising Fares As Jet Fuel Prices Surge
The days of cheap airfare may be drawing to an end, at least for now. Airlines around the world are beginning to raise ticket prices as jet fuel costs surge following escalating tensions in the Middle East. Airlines Begin Raising Fares As Jet Fuel Prices Surge Amid Middle East Tensions...
Frequent Miler
Royal Jordanian status match: get Oneworld Sapphire for $149-$199 (but not for US residents)
Royal Jordanian is offering an enhanced status match that can get you Oneworld Sapphire status for $149-$199. Unlike normal where you can only match from status with other airlines, through March 15 you can match from airline loyalty programs too. There is a big catch though: it’s not available for...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Global Redemption Sale – Save 20% on Economy Class saver awards
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer recurring Global Redemption Sale is back! This offer provides a 20% discount on KrisFlyer Saver Award tickets and needs to be booked by March 23, 2026. The 20% off Saver Award tickets offer: Receive 20% off KrisFlyer saver award tickets to selected Singapore Airlines destinations on Economy...
One Mile at a Time
Review: Etihad The Residence Airbus A380 (AUH-CDG)
For the most exciting flight of my Iceland to The Residence via Cambodia trip, it was time to fly Etihad Airways Airbus A380 The Residence on the 6hr50min flight from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Paris (CDG).
Traveling For Miles
The World of Hyatt changes are going to be painful (the numbers say so)
It has been a little under two weeks since Hyatt dropped the news that alongside it's usual annual hotel category changes it will be revamping its award chart. Generally speaking, the news has been taken badly, but some have tried to argue that the changes "may not be so bad". I...
Economy Class & Beyond
Lumo unveils interiors for their new Stirling – London Service
Lumo, the “low-cost” the open-acesss rail operator from FirstGroup, has unveiled some interior shots of its new trains it plans to operate on the Stirling (Scotland) to London Euston route. Lumo currently operates the low-cost services on the East Coast Main Line connecting destinations including Glasgow, Edinburgh and Newcastle with...
Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – Etihopian Airlines Boeing 787-9 at Olso Airport
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art.  This week, we have an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787-9 at Oslo Airport as it awaits its return journey to Addis Ababa. Ethiopian Airlines operates a fleet of nine Boeing 787-9 aircraft in its widebody fleet. The airline also...
Economy Class & Beyond
Qatar Airways adds additional flights from Doha, UK Government to add repatriation flights – Travel Update
Updated 19:30 8th March. . Information Correct at the time of publication.  Qatar Airways‘ scheduled flights still remained hampered with the closure of Qatari airspace. However, yesterday, the airline was able to operate flights out of Doha, following temporary authorisation from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority and the opening of...
Economondo
A Long Transit Retreat: Muui Island – A Hidden Gem next to Seoul Incheon Airport
Come with me as I explore the delights of Muui Island, a small island located right next to Incheon Airport
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (7th March)
It’s been a turbulent first week of March with a lot of external factors changing the face of air travel. Nonetheless, we’ve made it to Saturday, so it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  Out of the darkness and into the light – Exiting the...
Economondo
Ending my Greenlandic Adventure: Kangerlussuaq to Copenhagen on a Rare A330-800
Come with me as I fly across the Atlantic from Kangerlussuaq to Copenhagen on an Airbus A330-800
Economy Class & Beyond
Qatar Airways begins limited repatriation flights, whilst Emirates restarts its network – Travel Updates
Updated at 18:15, Saturday 7th March. Information Correct at the time of publication. P It’s time for a quick roundup of your travel options if you’re in the Middle East, which hubs are operating service, and how to access them. As usual, check with your carrier for the latest changes...