Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (26th November)
It’s that time of the week again when I put a bunch of links together, add witty commentary and ponder about the week ahead. Welcome to Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  The Hare and the Minotaur – Cheltenham Spa Fall Fun in the Windy City I am getting...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Fall fun in the Windy City – Return to a much busier O’Hare Terminal 5
Return to a much busier O’Hare Terminal 5 Fall fun in the Windy City In this adventure: Still trying to keep it different Great. A Broken Down Coach… Cathay Pacific Lounge, Heathrow Terminal 3 AA99 London Heathrow to Chicago O’Hare Avid Hotel, Chicago O’Hare Hyatt Regency O’Hare Airplane Art from...
{Tech} for Travel
Daily Travel Tech Deals: Ultimate Black Friday Special Travel Gadgets, Luggage & Apps
Black Friday Special edition with some of the biggest savings and deals on travel gadgets, luggage and apps for the connected traveller. The post Daily Travel Tech Deals: Ultimate Black Friday Special Travel Gadgets, Luggage & Apps appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Economy Class & Beyond
ASLEF Rail Strike – Saturday 26th November – Lots of services to be impacted
For those who are planning to travel this weekend by train, you might want to think again, as ASLEF is calling out its union members on strike for the 26th of November. It’s going to be another quiet day at Birmingham New Street – the 8th busiest station in the...
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Frequent Miler
[Update: Now $229 at Dell or as low as $149 at Amazon]: Bose QuietComfort 45 bluetooth active noise cancelling headphones
Update 11/27/22: These headphones are now $229 at most major retailers that carry them. That’s great news for Business Platinum cardholders, who would now basically just end up out of pocket for a couple of dollars plus the sales tax if stacking that card’s Dell benefit and targeted Amex Offer...
View from the Wing
Singapore Airlines Business Class Awards Wide Open To Europe And Asia
Singapore Airlines frequently makes plenty of award space available towards the end of its booking calendar. If you're searching 9 or more months in advance you have a good shot at finding a plethora of options. Right now though their award availability is exceptional across several routes, both...
View from the Wing
Pet Peeve: Why Can’t Hotels Set Alarm Clocks Properly?
Being woken up in the middle of the night during your hotel stay is a huge fail, since fundamentally the basic thing you're paying for is a night's sleep! Continue reading Pet Peeve: Why Can’t Hotels Set Alarm Clocks Properly?...
Live and Let’s Fly
JetBlue London Flight Success Solidifies European Expansion
With the success of JetBlue London flights, expansion to additional European destinations is inevitable, but targets are becoming clearer and seem a little odd. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram,...
View from the Wing
Leaked Configuration Of New Airbus A321neo [Roundup]
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading Leaked Configuration Of New Airbus A321neo [Roundup]...
The Gate
Sunday Morning Photograph November 27 2022: Bicycles in Amsterdam.
Amsterdam is not only the capital city of the Netherlands; but it is also the most populous city in that country — and with a large population usually comes traffic congestion... ...but the people of Amsterdam help to... The post Sunday Morning Photograph November 27 2022: Bicycles in Amsterdam. appeared first on...
View from the Wing
The 3 Most Important Cards For Your Wallet
Reader Lee asks, "Gary, if you limited yourself to three in-your-wallet cards, what would they be?" Continue reading The 3 Most Important Cards For Your Wallet...
The Takeoff Nap
Spirit Airlines one-ups Frontier, eliminates customer service altogether
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - In a tit-for-tat arms race to the bottom, two budget airlines are desperate to see who can provide the worst customer experience. After watching Frontier Airlines cut its customer service line, Spirit played its ace card by eliminating customer service altogether. The post Spirit Airlines one-ups...
One Mile at a Time
Is The Southwest Premier Business Card Worth It?
Chase and Southwest Airlines have two business credit cards — the Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business Credit Card and the Southwest Rapid Rewards Performance Business Credit Card (review). In this post I wanted to take a closer look at the Premier Card, which is the more basic of the two business...
C Boarding Group
53 Best Gifts for Business Travelers in the 2022 Gift Guide for Travelers
Travel is back and it's back with a vengeance and while business travel isn't yet what it used to be, many of us are getting out there finally. Here are the best gifts for business travelers - recently updated for 2022. This list of travel gifts is perfect for the...
One Mile at a Time
Great Deal: Save On Amazon With Chase Points
Link: Check if you’re eligible for an Amazon discount with Chase
View from the Wing
The Seattle Airport Nazi Was Arrested, Will He Now Get Help?
On November 20, a passenger at Seattle Tacoma International Airport's gate D10 took advantage of the opportunity of a full flight of passengers to declare his allegiance to Adolf Hitler and plead for the start of a race war, yelling “sieg heil!” and “heil Hilter!” The man was arrested and...
C Boarding Group
TSA Agent “flags” traveler so he could get a closer look at her groin
How prevalent is sexual harassment by the TSA? One traveler shares a horrific story that will leave you furious. This and other top travel stories of the week. The post TSA Agent “flags” traveler so he could get a closer look at her groin appeared first on C Boarding Group...
View from the Wing
Ink Business Preferred Card: Chase’s Best Rewards Card?
Chase has even suggested that getting a small business card is one of the things you should do as you start your business, that it's often the first resource many business owners look to as they start to grow. A small business card allow yous to separate business from...
Live and Let’s Fly
Celebrating Thanksgiving Abroad: Why We Do It
For most of the last decade we have celebrated Thanksgiving abroad, here’s why. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. Time Off From Work When I was working...
Frequent Miler
Last Chance Deals: Profitable Visa Gift Cards, Transfer Bonuses, Increased Signup Bonus & 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. Wednesday of this week marks the end of the month which means we have a lot of deals coming to an end midweek. That includes the...
One Mile at a Time
Guide To 2022 Marriott Bonvoy Choice Benefits
One of the valuable perks of Marriott Bonvoy elite status is being able to select Choice Benefits, which can be earned after passing 50 or 75 elite nights for the year. In this post I wanted to recap everything you need to know about the program, especially with the end...
Michael W Travels
Win A 2 Night Stay At Kalahari & A Personalized Experience!
Kalahari Resorts is running the Create Your Perfect Kalahari Adventure Promotion! In the sweepstakes, Kalahari is giving away over $1,000 in weekly prizes like overnight stays, adventure park and waterpark passes and more. During each entry period, one lucky winner will win a two night stay for four along with...
Frequent Miler
10-15% back on Alaska Airlines with Chase / BOA offer
Just in time for Cyber Monday around the corner, there is a new targeted Chase Offer / Bank of America Offer good for 10-15% back on Alaska Airlines up to between $45-$67 back. As I recall, I believe that Alaska often runs some sort of Cyber Monday airfare sale, so...
Frequent Miler
$100 gift cards for Uber, Lyft, or Southwest for $90 at Best Buy
Best Buy is offering $100 gift cards for Uber, Lyft, or Southwest for $90. This could stack with a variety of Best Buy offers to save a bit more and each of these brands are likely useful for many readers. The Deal BestBuy.com is offering $100 gift cards for several...
The Gate
What Is Wrong With This Photograph? Part 173
Upon first glance at the official menu of Ruby Tuesday — which is a chain of restaurants with greater than 200 locations worldwide; and two of those locations are near the world headquarters of Delta Air Lines — one can see that plenty of choices for side dishes are offered...
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (26th November)
It’s that time of the week again when I put a bunch of links together, add witty commentary and ponder about the week ahead. Welcome to Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  The Hare and the Minotaur – Cheltenham Spa Fall Fun in the Windy City I am getting...
Your Mileage May Vary
Pack Your Toothbrush VERY Carefully When You Travel. Here’s Why
When you’re packing to travel, there are some things you can pretty much just throw into your suitcase – socks, underwear, chip clip to keep the edges of the window…
View from the Wing
The Banality Of Inflight Credit Card Pitches
Only 14% of passengers on a given flight have an AAdvantage credit card. That's a huge opportunity to grow the card portfolio. The people most likely to be interested in the American Airlines credit card are those already flying American Airlines. But when the announces are made...
Traveling For Miles
Amazon Black Friday deals – good savings on Apple, Bose, B&O & cell phones
Amazon's Black Friday sale now appears to be in full swing and just in time for the post-Thanksgiving madness, Amazon is offering a free 30-day trial of Amazon Prime so even if you're not a frequent shopper with Amazon, there's no need to have to wait for too long before...
Traveling For Miles
Get a 20% bonus when you buy Accor ALL gift cards (UK only)
Some links to products and travel providers on this website will earn Traveling For Miles a commission that helps contribute to the running of the site. Traveling For Miles has partnered with CardRatings for our coverage of credit card products. Traveling For Miles and CardRatings may receive a commission from...
Traveling For Miles
British Airways Black Friday sale 2022
British Airways has finally launched its offers for Black Friday 2022 and if you were waiting for (or hoping for) some good premium cabin airfare deals, prepare to be disappointed. If you've been waiting to book a package or holiday deal, there may be something for you in what follows. The...
God Save The Points
Master List: Hottest Black Friday 2022 Travel Deals (And Cyber Monday)
We’re back! Black Friday and Cyber Monday are upon us! Black Friday and Cyber Monday bring serious hype to the travel world, and in the last... The post Master List: Hottest Black Friday 2022 Travel Deals (And Cyber Monday) appeared first on God Save The Points.
Economy Class & Beyond
SAS to add Copenhagen to New York JFK route
SAS is planning to operate at two airports in the New York region, with the airline planning to launch a service between  Copenhagen Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. SAS Airbus A330-300 at Newark International Airport – Image, Economy Class and Beyond According to the airline,...
Traveling For Miles
Briggs & Riley deals: A great carry-on is down to $399
As of yet, Briggs and Riley hasn't launched a big Black Friday or Cyber Monday sale, but despite that, it appears to be offering some very good discounts on a very limited number of items from its fantastic Baseline range that are worth checking out. The post Briggs & Riley deals:...
Economy Class & Beyond
Emirates bumps up capacity to Colombo
With seasonal traffic being a thing, Emirates has announced plans to add an additional daily direct flight between Dubai and Colombo, starting from 1 December 2022, Emirates Boeing 777-300ER – Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The additional service, operating as EK648/EK649, will increase the number of daily flights between the two...
Traveling For Miles
New Black Friday promo: Triple points on select Accor stays (5 days only)
Today has seen Accor ALL launch a new Black Friday promotion in which it's offering double or triple points on stays in 34 European countries, 1 principality, and 2 further countries (outside of what it generally recognized to be "Europe"). The sooner you book the better the deal gets as...