Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (27th June)
It’s been a week of hiding in air-conditioned offices and considering relationships with an electric fan as hot weather has grabbed the UK and Western Europe like no one’s business. However, the show must go on, so under heat and far too much water, it must be time for Last Week...
Economondo
Buzzing through Borneo on MASwings Twin Otters: Kota Kinabalu to Miri via Lawas
Come with me as I fly the STOL capable Twin Otter through the skies of Malaysia with MASwings
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: The Hamburg Airport Lounge, and another dose of the European Entry/Exit System – More Innovations in Hamburg
The Hamburg Airport Lounge, and another dose of the European Entry/Exit System TRIP REPORT: More Innovations in Hamburg In this week of passenger experience fun: Back to Hamburg Again. And yes, keeping it simple To Heathrow Airport with FlixBus and Terminal 5 British Airways Galleries South, Terminal 5 BA964 London...
Traveling For Miles
Chase Priority Pass membership card not working? This may help.
If you're in a similar position to my authorized users and don't have a functioning Priority Pass card because Chase and/or Priority Pass have screwed up somewhere along the line, here's a basic, step-by-step guide showing you how to generate a Priority Pass membership card which should work.
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Points With a Crew
How Many of These “Old Man Airport Behaviors” Do You Do?
The series of Progressive Insurance commercials talking about people turning into their parents slays me. The latest one about airport behaviors had me thinking ...
Your Mileage May Vary
Why Passports Come In Different Colors (And What Those Colors Actually Mean)
Have you ever noticed that passports from different countries come in different colors? It turns out those colors aren’t chosen at random. From politics and religion to geography and history,…
Miles To Memories
Amex Pulls Transfer Bonuses, Cruises From $49 & Rakuten Bonuses For Amazon
In our Around the Web series we take a look at interesting articles that cover miles, points, travel and personal finance.
View from the Wing
30 Chase Sapphire Reserve Benefits, Credits, And Rules Even Seasoned Cardmembers Miss
The Chase Sapphire Reserve has a $795 annual fee, but its real value depends on understanding how the credits, lounge access, travel protections, transfer partners, authorized user benefits, and new earning categories actually work. These 30 details cover the fine print that can help cardmembers stack benefits, avoid clawbacks, earn...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Views From Putnam Hill Park in Zanesville in Ohio
Consisting of approximately 18.5 acres, Putnam Hill Park in Zanesville in Ohio offers a panoramic view of the small city — along with the historic and somewhat unique Y-Bridge that crosses the Muskingum River.
View from the Wing
TSA Finds Smoke Grenade In Peanut Butter, Airbnb Demands Tipping, And Marriott Takes Away Ketchup Packets
News and notes from around the interweb: Most likely, TSA caught this because they consider peanut butter to be a liquid. Last week a traveler flying through Indianapolis International Airport attempted to take two live smoke grenades, one of which was concealed inside of a jar of peanut butter. TSA...
Miles To Memories
(Last Chance) 3 Night Stay & $100 Back Holiday Inn Club Vacations Timeshare Presentation Offer
There is a new Holiday Inn Club Vacations Offer that could net you a 3 night stay in 9 different destinations, plus $100 cash back!
Your Mileage May Vary
How To Get Through TSA Security As Quickly & Easily As Possible
If you don’t fly very often, going through TSA can feel overwhelming. There are signs everywhere, bins flying around, people taking off jackets, emptying pockets, removing laptops, and somehow everyone…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
United Airlines Boeing 737 With 106 Passengers On Board Narrowly Avoids Collision With Drone Flying in Prohibited Airspace Near Newark Liberty Airport
A packed United Airlines Boeing 737 with 106 passengers and five crew members on board narrowly avoided colliding with a drone as it made its final approach to land at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) on Friday. The incident involved United flight UA-1513, which was in the final minutes of...
Miles To Memories
Disneyland or Walt Disney World? Reflecting on Our Latest Family Vacation
We just completed our 2026 Disneyland family vacation, and I have thoughts. I include plenty of Walt Disney World comparisons.
The Bulkhead Seat
2026 Weekly Review: June 27th
Greetings from Paris! We are here in the stifling heat. The city has been…
Live and Let’s Fly
Trump’s “Welcome, But Be Good” Passport Is A Sad 250th Birthday Gift To America
President Trump says America’s new limited-edition 250th anniversary passport says, “Welcome, but be good!” I assume he does not literally mean that phrase will appear in the passport, but the fact that we even have to ask says plenty. Trump Passport With His Own Image Is A Sad 250th Birthday...
Points With a Crew
How Many Languages Are Flight Attendants Required To Learn?
You might be surprised to realize that certain flight attendants on specific airlines are required to learn multiple languages, even just to be ...
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (27th June)
It’s been a week of hiding in air-conditioned offices and considering relationships with an electric fan as hot weather has grabbed the UK and Western Europe like no one’s business. However, the show must go on, so under heat and far too much water, it must be time for Last Week...
The Bulkhead Seat
SWISS Adds a First Class Hot Dog to Its Summer Menu
SWISS is giving First Class dining a playful twist this summer by serving a…
Point Me to the Plane
Review: Park Hyatt London River Thames
There are high expectations about the opening of the Park Hyatt London. I wondered if it would live up to all the buzz!
Your Mileage May Vary
Choosing Between One Hotel Bed or Two: Which is the Better Option?
A hotel room with one king bed or two queens—does it really matter? To some travelers, it’s a minor detail. To others, it can change how comfortable the entire stay…
View from the Wing
Why Are $200 Southwest Gift Cards Selling On eBay For $269?
Southwest gift cards are showing up on eBay for more than face value, including $200 cards reportedly selling for $269. I think it's a mix of automated dropshipping markups and buyers using compromised payment accounts to turn spend into gift cards — but the whole thing is strange.
Miles To Memories
New Amex Offer for Apple Pay Purchases, Get Up to $10 Credit
There is a new Apple Pay Amex Offer that should be super easy to maximize and put a little bit of profit in your pocket.
One Mile at a Time
Chase Sapphire Preferred & Reserve Card Bonus Eligibility Rules: Earn Up To 400K Bonus Points With Three Cards
TheChase Sapphire Preferred Card (learn more) andChase Sapphire Reserve Card(learn more) are among the most popular personal travel rewards cards, while theSapphire Reserve for Business(learn more) is quickly becoming one of the most popular premium business travel rewards cards.
The Bulkhead Seat
Limited-Edition Trump Passport Sparks Debate Over New Message
In late April, I wrote about how the US State Department is preparing to…
Live and Let’s Fly
Delta Challenges United On Los Angeles–Newark, But Without Lie-Flat Seats
Delta Air Lines is returning to Los Angeles–Newark, betting that enough local travelers will choose Delta at Newark even without matching United’s premium product. Delta Will Fly Los Angeles–Newark, But Can It Pull Travelers Away From JFK? Delta Air Lines is adding a new transcontinental route from Los Angeles to...
The Bulkhead Seat
More Flights, More Sunshine: Delta Supercharges Orlando This Winter
Delta Air Lines will dramatically increase its winter service this year with more cities…
Miles To Memories
End of Month Checklist: Credits, Spending Offers & Card Perks
I give you a list of everything you need to accomplish NOW with the end of month checklist. We are talking statement credits, spending offers & more
Traveling For Miles
British Airways 787-10 Business Class (Club Suite) Review
This is the TFM review of the Boeing 787-10 British Airways Business Class Club Suite I’ve flown in British Airways Business Class across the Atlantic more times than I care to recall, but it took a trip which routed me via Seattle before I finally got to see what the...
Economy Class & Beyond
Azerbaijan Airlines takes delivery of its first A321neo, as well as another A320neo
It’s been a busy week for Azerbaijan Airlines, with the airline receiving both the first Airbus A321neo and a further A320neo for its fleet. We’ll look at the Airbus A321neo first, which was delivered on a lease from AerCap. This is the first of three new Airbus A321neo aircraft to...
Traveling For Miles
Why I’m considering a second Ritz-Carlton™ credit card
I already hold the Ritz-Carlton™ credit card from Chase, and I've written before about how it's a card you can't apply for directly but can still get if you know how. Lately, though, I've found myself doing the maths on whether a second one makes sense. A few days ago,...
Traveling For Miles
Did you know that the Accor ALL program sells subscriptions? (discounts, elite night credits, & more)
Here’s something I suspect a lot of readers will not know. ALL Accor, the loyalty program for brands such as Sofitel, Raffles, Fairmont, Novotel and quite a few others, sells three subscription cards which give members a variety of benefits that, used correctly, can be nice money savers.
Traveling For Miles
How to set up a Qatar Airways “My List” (step-by-step guide)
As of June 2026, Qatar Airways has made it considerably harder for members of its Privilege Club frequent flyer program to redeem Avios for others, and now there are just two ways by which this can be done. One such way is by creating a "My List".
Traveling For Miles
British Airways Premium Economy (World Traveller Plus) review
British Airways offers its Premium Economy cabin (or World Traveller Plus cabin as the airline likes to call it) on all of its long-haul fleet, so as I haven't reviewed BA's Premium Economy offering for a while, I decided to use a flight between London and Los Angeles to see...
Economy Class & Beyond
British Airways and Porter Airlines enter a codeshare agreement – Avios and Tier Points ahead
British Airways and Porter Airlines of Canada have entered into a codeshare agreement, expanding on the interline agreement between them. The new codeshare agreement will provide British Airways customers with seamless access to travel on selected Porter Airlines domestic routes. British Airways customers will be able to book flights to...
Traveling For Miles
British Airways & Porter Airlines have a new codeshare deal (earn Avios & Tier Points)
Following on from the interline agreement they signed towards the very end of 2024, British Airways and Porter Airlines have now signed a codeshare agreement covering multiple destinations across Canada, and these codeshares are now bookable on the British Airways website for travel from next month.