Live and Let’s Fly
U.S. Preclearance In Dublin Was An Odd Half-Measure
Ireland is the only country in Europe that has a U.S. Preclearance facility (meaning you pass through U.S. immigration before the flight, then arrive in the U.S. as if it were a domestic flight) and I found the process odd, though not unpleasant. The Surprisingly Odd Experience Of U.S. Preclearance...
View from the Wing
Lufthansa Flight Attendant Rats Out Passenger — Airline Loses Court Fight, Now Has To Allow Skiplagging When Plans Change
Lufthansa tried to crack down on a HON Circle member for “throwaway ticketing” after a flight attendant ratted him out, demanding €414 for a skipped segment. Instead, the case wound up in court, the airline lost, and Lufthansa has now rewritten its rules to allow skiplagging when plans change. Continue reading...
TravelUpdate
Another co-branded Marriott Bonvoy credit card to be launched soon?
Are we about to see yet another co-branded Marriott Bonvoy credit card hit the market soon?
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Spirit Airlines Planned To Furlough Pilots En Masse: So Many Have Now Fled The Carrier Those Plans Have Been Canceled
Embattled ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines has just canceled plans to furlough hundreds of pilots without pay for the foreseeable future as it navigates its second Chapter 11 bankruptcy process… but those plans haven’t been canceled because the airline is seeing a pickup in demand. Instead, so many of Spirit’s pilots...
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Live and Let’s Fly
U.S. Preclearance In Dublin Was An Odd Half-Measure
Ireland is the only country in Europe that has a U.S. Preclearance facility (meaning you pass through U.S. immigration before the flight, then arrive in the U.S. as if it were a domestic flight) and I found the process odd, though not unpleasant. The Surprisingly Odd Experience Of U.S. Preclearance...
View from the Wing
Lufthansa Flight Attendant Rats Out Passenger — Airline Loses Court Fight, Now Has To Allow Skiplagging When Plans Change
Lufthansa tried to crack down on a HON Circle member for “throwaway ticketing” after a flight attendant ratted him out, demanding €414 for a skipped segment. Instead, the case wound up in court, the airline lost, and Lufthansa has now rewritten its rules to allow skiplagging when plans change. Continue reading...
TravelUpdate
Another co-branded Marriott Bonvoy credit card to be launched soon?
Are we about to see yet another co-branded Marriott Bonvoy credit card hit the market soon?
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Spirit Airlines Planned To Furlough Pilots En Masse: So Many Have Now Fled The Carrier Those Plans Have Been Canceled
Embattled ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines has just canceled plans to furlough hundreds of pilots without pay for the foreseeable future as it navigates its second Chapter 11 bankruptcy process… but those plans haven’t been canceled because the airline is seeing a pickup in demand. Instead, so many of Spirit’s pilots...
One Mile at a Time
The Sad Decline Of United Polaris Business Class Award Availability
Theres no denying that the miles and points hobby has evolved a lot over the years. It has gone mainstream, and thats both good and bad. Opportunities to earn points are better than ever before, while sweet spots and opportunities to redeem points efficiently just arent what they used to...
One Mile at a Time
The Sad Decline Of United Polaris Business Class Award Availability
There’s no denying that the miles and points hobby has evolved a lot over the years. It has gone mainstream, and that’s both good and bad. Opportunities to earn points are better than ever before, while sweet spots and opportunities to redeem points efficiently just aren’t what they used to...
Eye of the Flyer
Delta Medallion® News, Southwest Experiences, Credit Card Features and Much More!
Hello from sunny Southern California! We’re expecting temperatures in the mid-80s in my part of town next week — enjoy them if you’re in L.A. for a business or leisure trip! Maybe SoCal should be in your plans if you need to make a last-minute mileage or status run! While...
Frequent Miler
Cheap awards to Hawaii are no more, but plenty of opportunity still exists (Week in Review)
The Turkish sweet spot to Hawaii is one of the examples I’ll always point to about why it pays to dig into this hobby. For years, it was possible to book economy class awards on United Airlines to and from Hawaii for just 7,500 miles each way (and later 10,000...
PointsMath
Earn 500 Bonus Points for a Night at 37 New Hyatt Hotels
The World of Hyatt hotel loyalty program may not offer things as compared to other hotel loyalty programs but it makes sure to give significant value back to its member. The post Earn 500 Bonus Points for a Night at 37 New Hyatt Hotels appeared first on Points Math.
One Mile at a Time
Are Transferable Points Currencies Nearing A Negative Inflection Point?
I don’t want to be an alarmist, but am I the only one who thinks we might be at a point where transferable points currencies are starting to change for the worse?
One Mile at a Time
Spirit Airlines Cancels Pilot Furloughs, As Pilots Resign At Record Rate
Spirit Airlines is currently going through Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the second time in the past year. At this point, the company is trying to reinvent its business model by becoming a lot smaller, and that was supposed to include a lot of employee furloughs.
Economondo
Flying Through Kazakhstan on a Vintage Soviet Turboprop: Astana to Almaty via Balkhash on an Antonov An-24
Come with me as I fly on Southern Sky Airlines on a flight from Astana to Almaty via Balkhash on a rare Antonov An-24
Live from a Lounge
The Standard of Care IndiGo did not deliver upon during their Mass Cancellations
IndiGo was just a huge letdown this week. But that was not all, they forgot to basically respect the people who are their bread and butter -> the passengers. The post The Standard of Care IndiGo did not deliver upon during their Mass Cancellations appeared first on Live From A...
PointsMath
Buy American AAdvantage Miles with Up to 40% Discount [2.26¢/Point]
American Airlines is a member of the Oneworld Alliance. Its frequent flyer program, “AAdvantage”, is among the best in OneWorld for award redemptions, with lower mileage requirements and lower taxes. You can also earn American Airlines AA miles outside the USA. One way to earn AA miles is to buy...
PointsMath
Turkish Miles Star Alliance Domestic Award Devaluation
The Turkish Miles & Smiles program once had many sweet spots. I had used them too. But all changed last year when it was devalued. It now has a devalued Star Alliance Domestic Award. Turkish Miles Star Alliance Domestic Award Devaluation This is the second devaluation of the Star Alliance...
2PAXfly
DELTA AIRLINES: Starts Melbourne to LAX flights from today
Starting today, Saturday 6 December 2025, Melbourne’s long-haul travellers have a new way to cross the Pacific. Delta Air Lines has officially launched flights between Melbourne and Los Angeles. That makes the route a three-horse race alongside Qantas and United Airlines. It’s the first time an Airbus A350 has flown...
PointsMath
Cathay Pacific Asia Miles Transfer Offer [Nov’25-Dec’25]
Cathay Pacific, an Oneworld and Hong Kong-based airline, is offering a 25% bonus on Asia Miles when transferring points from credit cards for Indian Cardholders. It is one of the few airlines that often runs promotions for transferring points to its frequent flyer program, Asia Miles. So, here is the...
PointsMath
Two Days: Buy Marriott Bonvoy Points with up to 40% Bonus [0.89¢/Point]
Marriott is the largest hotel chain in the world. That means you will find a Marriott hotel in most places. With over 30 brands, there are many opportunities to make the most out of your Marriott points. There are many ways to earn Marriott Bonvoy points. However, buying Marriott Bonvoy...
PointsMath
Buy United Miles with up to a 50% Discount [1.88¢/Mile]
United MileagePlus was once a great frequent flyer program offered by United Airlines. This airline is also part of the Star Alliance, the world’s largest Airline Alliance, with numerous airline partners. This program has multiple use cases. United is now selling United Miles with up to a 50% Discount. Here...
2PAXfly
QANTAS: Melbourne to Honolulu flights stop from 31 January 2026
Well, that didn’t last long. Qantas’ much-touted return to the Melbourne–Honolulu route is ending after just nine months, with the final flight set for January 31, 2026. The official explanation? “Soft demand” both ways across the Pacific, according to ET. This comes after the airline quietly slipped the route into...
PointsMath
One Week Only: Buy IHG Points with a Flat 100% Bonus [0.50¢/Point]
There are tons of ways to earn IHG Points. One such way is buying these Points. It could be a good deal to buy points when a bonus offer is available. Now, you can buy IHG Points and get 100% bonus points. So, here is everything you need to know...
ATX Jetsetter
Hilton is Planning a New Invitation Only Elite Status
Hilton is planning to add an invitation only elite tier to its Hilton Honors loyalty program beginning in 2026. The post Hilton is Planning a New Invitation Only Elite Status appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
Frequent Miler
American Express transfer ratio to Cathay Pacific will reduce to 5:4
If it’s not one devaluation, it’s another. In somewhat surprising news, American Express is telling cardmembers that, starting 3/1/26, Membership Rewards will no longer transfer to Cathay Pacific Asia Miles at a 1:1 ratio. Instead, it will be dropping to 5:4 (1000 Membership Rewards:800 Asia Miles) Complete Guide to American...
Points With a Crew
5 reasons I keep recommending the Chase Sapphire Preferred for people starting out (Higher Welcome Offer)
Amongst my friends and family, I'm considered the "credit card guy". When I'm asked for recommendations, most of the time it's the Chase Sapphire Preferred...
One Mile at a Time
The Sad Decline Of United Polaris Business Class Award Availability
Theres no denying that the miles and points hobby has evolved a lot over the years. It has gone mainstream, and thats both good and bad. Opportunities to earn points are better than ever before, while sweet spots and opportunities to redeem points efficiently just arent what they used to...
One Mile at a Time
The Sad Decline Of United Polaris Business Class Award Availability
There’s no denying that the miles and points hobby has evolved a lot over the years. It has gone mainstream, and that’s both good and bad. Opportunities to earn points are better than ever before, while sweet spots and opportunities to redeem points efficiently just aren’t what they used to...
Eye of the Flyer
Delta Medallion® News, Southwest Experiences, Credit Card Features and Much More!
Hello from sunny Southern California! We’re expecting temperatures in the mid-80s in my part of town next week — enjoy them if you’re in L.A. for a business or leisure trip! Maybe SoCal should be in your plans if you need to make a last-minute mileage or status run! While...
Frequent Miler
Cheap awards to Hawaii are no more, but plenty of opportunity still exists (Week in Review)
The Turkish sweet spot to Hawaii is one of the examples I’ll always point to about why it pays to dig into this hobby. For years, it was possible to book economy class awards on United Airlines to and from Hawaii for just 7,500 miles each way (and later 10,000...
One Mile at a Time
Are Transferable Points Currencies Nearing A Negative Inflection Point?
I don’t want to be an alarmist, but am I the only one who thinks we might be at a point where transferable points currencies are starting to change for the worse?
One Mile at a Time
Spirit Airlines Cancels Pilot Furloughs, As Pilots Resign At Record Rate
Spirit Airlines is currently going through Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the second time in the past year. At this point, the company is trying to reinvent its business model by becoming a lot smaller, and that was supposed to include a lot of employee furloughs.
ATX Jetsetter
Hilton is Planning a New Invitation Only Elite Status
Hilton is planning to add an invitation only elite tier to its Hilton Honors loyalty program beginning in 2026. The post Hilton is Planning a New Invitation Only Elite Status appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
Frequent Miler
American Express transfer ratio to Cathay Pacific will reduce to 5:4
If it’s not one devaluation, it’s another. In somewhat surprising news, American Express is telling cardmembers that, starting 3/1/26, Membership Rewards will no longer transfer to Cathay Pacific Asia Miles at a 1:1 ratio. Instead, it will be dropping to 5:4 (1000 Membership Rewards:800 Asia Miles) Complete Guide to American...