Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Into Malaysia and the Holiday Inn Express, KLCC – Growing Old In Style
Into Malaysia and off to the Holiday Inn Express KLCC Growing Old In Style Welcome back to Malaysia. It’s time to get into the country and continue this trip as I hit the second hotel of this trip, the Holiday Inn Express KLCC. And what a beauty of a hotel...
Economy Class & Beyond
China Southern Airlines to return to Helsinki
Chinese carrier China Southern Airlines is to launch a route between Beijing and Helsinki after a five-year break. The route is a resumption of one that was operated five years ago, as conditions have improved enough for China Southern to take an interest in the destination. China Southern will operate...
Economy Class & Beyond
Emirates adds further capacity to Manila
It seems that growth is on the agenda, with Emirates adding further capacity between Dubai and Manila. The airline will add four extra flights a week between the two destinations from 2nd April. The planned operations are: EK330 DEPART DXB 12:25 ARRIVE MNL 01:25+1 EK331 DEPART MNL 03:25 ARRIVE DXB...
Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – British Airways Boeing 777-200ER on final approach to Chicago O’Hare
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a British Airways Boeing 777-200ER on final approach to Chicago O’Hare International Airport as it completes the trip from London Heathrow. British Airways has a fleet of 43 Boeing 777-200ER aircraft in its wide-body fleet. The...
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Frequent Miler
Best uses for Citi ThankYou Points (2026)
Citibank offers several cards that earn ThankYou Rewards points. By using the right combination of cards, you can earn 2 to 12 points per dollar on all spending. Once you’ve collected lots of points, though, you’re going to want to get great value from them. This post provides an overview...
Points With a Crew
Which Hilton credit card is the best?
There are 4 different Hilton credit cards - each with their own set of perks and benefits. Let's take a look at the pros and cons and decide which Hilton card is best
The Gate with Brian Cohen
ICE in Minneapolis: January 2026 Travel Alert
Ice in Minneapolis as a travel alert in January 2026 would not be considered unusual if referring to the weather; but ICE — which is the Immigration and Customs Enforcement division of the Department of Homeland Security of the United States — is to what this travel alert pertains. Reports from...
Frequent Miler
Capital One Travel Offer: 20x miles (up to 40K miles) for first hotel, vacation rental, or car booking (targeted)
Capital One Travel is out with a new targeted offer to earn 20x miles (up to 40,000 miles) on your first hotel, vacation rental, or car booking through Capital One Travel until April 15, 2026. I received this on one of my cards likely because I have never used Capital...
One Mile at a Time
Review: Goldener Hirsch Deer Valley, Auberge Collection (Highly Recommend!)
We recently wrapped up a trip to Deer Valley, Utah. We traveled with our older son, Miles, as it was his first time skiing, so we enrolled him in ski school.
Your Mileage May Vary
Hilton’s “NEW” Points Unlimited Promo for 2026 Is… Not New
Hilton Honors is back with its first promotion of 2026, and—credit where it’s due—they dusted off an older name instead of cycling through the same two titles they’ve been alternating…
Frequent Miler
[Update] E*Trade account now qualifies for American Express Platinum Card® Exclusively for Morgan Stanley
For years, the entry point for the American Express Platinum Card® Exclusively for Morgan Stanley was to open an Access Investing account. However, that option was eliminated a few years ago. But Doctor of Credit reports good news for those interested in this flavor of Platinum card: E*Trade customers now...
One Mile at a Time
Buy Up To American AAdvantage Elite Status For 2026: Offers Now Live
American Airlines’ AAdvantage program has just rolled out some status buy up offers, for those who are short of requalifying for status. As a reminder, with American AAdvantage’s Loyalty Points system, the carrier doesn’t use the calendar year for status qualification, but rather status is earned between the beginning of...
View from the Wing
American Airlines Is Selling Elite Status Again—Here’s What Upgrades and Perks Cost
American Airlines has brought back its annual offer to let flyers pay cash (or redeem miles) to keep—or even buy up to—elite status for another year. The prices can be steep, from a few hundred dollars for the lowest tier to $2,000+ at the top, and there are often cheaper...
Travel Points Playbook
Surprising Math on the New Bilt 2.0 Points Earning Options: Which is Most Rewarding?
The launch and then quick pivot of the Bilt 2.0 program certainly drew the attention of the miles… The post Surprising Math on the New Bilt 2.0 Points Earning Options: Which is Most Rewarding? appeared first on Travel Points Playbook.
Points With a Crew
Le Meridien Boston / Cambridge hotel review
I recently returned from a long weekend in the Boston / Cambridge area and had a chance to stay at the Le Meridien Boston / Cambridge. Here is my Le Meridien Boston / Cambridge hotel review, including info on wifi, food, rooms, amenities, cost and more
Your Mileage May Vary
The Unexpected Trend That Could Save Airlines Millions — While Travelers Pay More
Airlines are always laser-focused on two things: how to make more money, and how to save more money Ideally, at the same time, because capitalism never sleeps, and neither does…
Frequent Miler
Air France KLM credit card will convert to Visa Signature, adds 3x dining & improved elite earning
The Air France KLM credit card has long been a World Elite Mastercard. However, on March 20, 2026, the card will change to a Visa Signature Credit Card. That’s going to add some benefits to the card that might make it more intriguing for some. Air France KLM Visa Signature...
Miles To Memories
Sahara Behind the Scenes Property Tour – BIG RENOVATIONS & SURPRISES! Is It Enough?
MTM Vegas January 19, 2026 Consider joining our Vegas Patreon to get the weekly exclusive MtM Vegas after show! You can also listen to this episode as a podcast. Learn more here.  Today’s MtM Vegas Video On this episode of MTM Vegas we take you to one of the most...
Monkey Miles
Ending Soon! Monster 200k bonus for Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠
Offers ends 9AM EST on 1/22/2026 The Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ is the flagship business card within the Chase portfolio and it has an annual fee to match, $795.  It’s chock full of credits and benefits, that if used to their potential, easily offset the annual fee. If not…well,...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
526 Alaska Airlines Employees Are Competing For Seats On Carrier’s First-Ever Europe Flight
In less than 100 days, Alaska Airlines will launch its first-ever widebody long-haul flights to Europe, and, as you might expect, there is quite a bit of excitement amongst frequent flyers and the airline’s employees ahead of the inaugural flight. Getting on this special first flight from Seattle to Rome,...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Earn 2,000 Hilton Honors Points Per Stay
With the Points Unlimited Promotion, you can earn 2,000 Hilton Honors points per stay for all stays at participating hotel and resort properties of 26 brands worldwide between Thursday, January 15, 2026 through Thursday, April 30, 2026... ...but you must... The post Earn 2,000 Hilton Honors Points Per Stay appeared first on...
Frequent Miler
How to pay taxes via credit card, 2026 edition
You might not like paying taxes, but when you pay taxes via credit card it can be quite rewarding. The key is to earn credit card rewards that more than offset tax payment fees. For example, if you’ve signed up recently for a card that requires large spend to earn...
Live and Let’s Fly
Will United Airlines Establish A Hub In Nuuk, Greenland?
With Trump circling Greenland like Hitler circled Poland, I imagine a world in which United Airlines establishes a hub from Nuuk. United Airlines has announced that it will establish a hub from Nuuk, Greenland, as it looks to gear up operations to key destinations in the Russian Empire after the...
View from the Wing
Singapore Airlines New First Class—It Should Debut From Los Angeles [Roundup]
News and notes from around the interweb: Will Singapore Airlines new first class debut on New York or Los Angeles? L.A. is more likely with the latest schedule change. One of the most exciting aspects of Singapore Airlines’ new cabin product launches this year is a long-overdue brand new First...
Pointalize
How to Get a Credit Card Retention Offer
Don't cancel your credit card until you read this. Our guide reveals how to negotiate retention offers of 20,000+ points or $200+ credits.
Your Mileage May Vary
American Express Gold Card Review: Great for Groceries & Dining (If You Use the Credits)
American Express offers several charge cards, each with unique benefits. The Green Card is an excellent entry-level travel card, and the Platinum Card is a luxury lifestyle card with a…
One Mile at a Time
Atmos Rewards Status Points With Credit Card Spending: Worth It?
Atmos Rewards is the loyalty program of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, and there are lots of things that make the scheme unique and compelling. Among other things, it’s possible to earn elite status with credit card spending, in a pretty lucrative way. In this post, I’d like to go...
View from the Wing
Surely Citi Didn’t Mean To Be This Generous With Strata Elite’s 100,000 Points And Double Dip Credits
Citi’s new premium Strata Elite card delivers far more first-year value than its $595 fee suggests — credits stack twice, bonuses are huge, and the math almost feels like a mistake.
Economondo
Flying the Rare Boeing 737-500: An Indonesian Adventure with Sriwijaya Air
Flying two sectors with Indonesian carrier Sriwijaya Air on a rare classic Boeing 737-500
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (17th January)
Good news, everyone – we’re past the halfway point of January, as we head into the marketing blitz of Blue Monday and the travel deals that might not turn up. Anyway, it’s Saturday at the time of writing – it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and...
Economondo
An Evening Cathay Pacific A330 Ride: Hong Kong to Jakarta
Join me as I experience the delights of Cathay Pacific's regional workhorse on a flight from Hong Kong to Indonesia
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Off to Singapore Changi T4 and AirAsia AK710 Singapore to Kuala Lumpur
Off to Singapore Changi T4 and AirAsia AK710 Singapore Changi Terminal 4 to Kuala Lumpur International Terminal 2 Growing Old with In Style Back to the airport after a short pit stop in Singapore. Now, let’s go to Kuala Lumpur with AirAsia. In this mammoth trip report (note, headings subject...
Economy Class & Beyond
TAP Air Portugal steps up its Porto Base
TAP Air Portugal is looking to its northern base in Porto, as it strengthens its operations at the airport. TAP Air Portugal Airbus A320.  Routes and Networks For this winter, TAP is offering 135 direct flights per week from Porto to destinations, including 13 weekly flights to four intercontinental destinations:...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Into Singapore and the Ibis Budget Ruby – Growing Old in Style
Into Singapore and the Ibis Budget Ruby, Geylang Growing Old with In Style Time to head into Singapore and my digs for the night – it might be basic, but is it good enough for a crash pad? Welcome to the Ibis Budget Ruby, Gelany.  In this mammoth trip report...
Economy Class & Beyond
Caledonian Sleeper to start serving Birmingham
The Caledonian Sleeper – a night-rail service operating between London and Scotland is to have a new stop from tonight, 15th January, with trains stopping at Birmingham International train station. The Highland Sleeper service will operate six times a week between Birmingham International and Scotland, connecting the West Midlands directly with Edinburgh,...
{Tech} for Travel
Hiking upgrade, the Ascentiz modular exoskeleton confirms 20 km range
CES 2026 News: Ascentiz modular exoskeleton brings swappable hip and knee modules, 900 W burst motor, and up to 20 km or 10 hours assistance. From February. The post Hiking upgrade, the Ascentiz modular exoskeleton confirms 20 km range appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.