One Mile at a Time
Buy Choice Privileges Points With 35% Bonus (0.76 Cents Per Point)
Choice Privileges has launched its latest promotion on purchased points. While it has the potential to be a good deal, it’s not quite in line with the best offers that we see from the program (yet deceivingly, the marketing email about this states ”Uncover Your Biggest Deal Yet!”). Also keep...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Air India Grounds Planes And Cancels Flights Over Volcanic Ash Fears After Ethiopia Eruption
Air India has been forced to ground several aircraft for emergency engineering checks after they flew through areas affected by a giant ash cloud produced by the Hayli Gubbi shield volcano in Ethiopia. The airline said it had been forced to cancel 11 flights on Monday and Tuesday due to...
Frequent Miler
My Hyatt premium card wishlist
A few weeks ago, we learned that Hyatt is planning to expand its credit card portfolio. Currently, in the U.S. market, they offer the $95/year consumer World of Hyatt card and the $199/year World of Hyatt business card. They’ll likely introduce a more premium card with an annual fee of...
The Bulkhead Seat
Breeze Airways Adds Three New Routes From Raleigh-Durham and Drops One
Breeze Airways is a low-cost airline that offers point-to-point flights to underserved markets across the… The post Breeze Airways Adds Three New Routes From Raleigh-Durham and Drops One appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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One Mile at a Time
Buy Choice Privileges Points With 35% Bonus (0.76 Cents Per Point)
Choice Privileges has launched its latest promotion on purchased points. While it has the potential to be a good deal, it’s not quite in line with the best offers that we see from the program (yet deceivingly, the marketing email about this states ”Uncover Your Biggest Deal Yet!”). Also keep...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Air India Grounds Planes And Cancels Flights Over Volcanic Ash Fears After Ethiopia Eruption
Air India has been forced to ground several aircraft for emergency engineering checks after they flew through areas affected by a giant ash cloud produced by the Hayli Gubbi shield volcano in Ethiopia. The airline said it had been forced to cancel 11 flights on Monday and Tuesday due to...
Frequent Miler
My Hyatt premium card wishlist
A few weeks ago, we learned that Hyatt is planning to expand its credit card portfolio. Currently, in the U.S. market, they offer the $95/year consumer World of Hyatt card and the $199/year World of Hyatt business card. They’ll likely introduce a more premium card with an annual fee of...
The Bulkhead Seat
Breeze Airways Adds Three New Routes From Raleigh-Durham and Drops One
Breeze Airways is a low-cost airline that offers point-to-point flights to underserved markets across the… The post Breeze Airways Adds Three New Routes From Raleigh-Durham and Drops One appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
Office Depot/OfficeMax: Buy $300+ Visa Gift Cards, Save $15
Office Depot and OfficeMax stores have returned with their profitable gift card deal on Visa gift cards through 11/29/25. The Deal Buy $300+ Visa gift cards at Office Depot/OfficeMax & get $15 off instantly. Key Terms Valid November 23, 2025 – November 29, 2025. Limit 10 per household/business (different stores...
Points With a Crew
Capital One Venture X Review – is this the best “luxury” credit card? (100K Offer Returns!)
In this Capital One Venture X Review, we look through the earning, benefits and perks to decide if this is the best premium credit card out there.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Since When Is Discrimination Against Older People Acceptable?
Whenever I write an article pertaining to discrimination — such as religion, politics, race or gender as only four of what seems to be an endless array of topics — invariably someone is usually offended and posts a comment voicing opposition to what was written in that article; while someone...
Frequent Miler
(Update: Targeted?) Get a 40% bonus when transferring Amex Membership Rewards to Virgin Atlantic
Update 11/24/25: A couple of commenters have shared that they’re not seeing any bonus for Virgin Atlantic. There have been targeted Amex transfer bonuses in the past (e.g. Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and Etihad Guest), but this is the first time I recall hearing that this might be the case...
Travel Codex
SEA & PDX Pipeline Leak Forces Refueling Stops
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is facing an unusual operational challenge right before the busy Thanksgiving holiday. A pipeline leak has disrupted the airport’s primary jet fuel supply. This same pipeline delivers fuel to Portland (PDX) as well. Yet as PDX is a smaller airport, their are less issues in Portland...
Your Mileage May Vary
Two New Premium Cards, One Open Slot: Citi Strata Elite vs. Atmos Summit
If you collect points and miles long enough, every new premium card starts to look the same: big annual fee, big welcome bonus, and a bunch of credits you may…
Frequent Miler
The Aeroplan® Card from Chase has an increased offer for Black Friday
Through 12/2/25, The Aeroplan® Card from Chase is offering an additional element on the card’s current welcome bonus whereby those who apply between 11/25/25 and 12/2/25 can earn additional points on purchases that would otherwise ordinarily earn 1 point per dollar.   The Offer & Key Card Details For more...
View from the Wing
Wing Walker Hit By Arriving American Airlines Jet — Similar Accidents Show How Dangerous Ramp Jobs Can Be
Tragically, a wing walker was hit by the engine of an arriving American Airlines aircraft on November 12th at Dallas - Fort Worth. This was originally reported by aviation watchdog JonNYC and hasn't been picked up anywhere else. Continue reading Wing Walker Hit By Arriving American Airlines Jet — Similar Accidents...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Copa ConnectMiles: Up to a 90% bonus when buying miles (1.58 cents/mile)
To celebrate Black Friday, Copa Airlines have just come out with an excellent buy miles bonus offer of 90%! This used to be the best ever bonus but this past summer they offered a 100% bonus If you buy miles at the 90% bonus level (20,000 or more miles) the...
The Bulkhead Seat
Delta Launches Cyber Monday Event With Flight Deals and Bonus Earning Opportunities
The holiday season has officially arrived and Delta Air Lines is marking the occasion… The post Delta Launches Cyber Monday Event With Flight Deals and Bonus Earning Opportunities appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: K-25 Smart Pillow
The K-25 Smart Pillow 2.0 is marketed as perfect for side sleepers, back sleepers or front sleepers. It is filled with proprietary STAR-Tech gel-infused memory foam to give ...
Bald Thoughts
How I’ve Earned $2,300 In Value In Four Months With The Citi Strata Elite Card (Review)
The Citi Strata Elite Card is the new kid on the block when it comes to premium credit cards. Although it has a $595 annual fee, the cost is at the lower end of premium travel credit cards, after so many cards have recently increased their annual fees. Introduced in...
Your Mileage May Vary
A Hotel Clerk Took Photos of a Guest’s Credit Card — Yes, This Is as Bad as It Sounds
It’s the 2020s and for the vast majority of hotels, even the teeny tiny, privately owned ones, there are apps available for the hotel owner to get the guest’s card…
Monkey Miles
Chase Sapphire Reserve 175k Offer – check to see if you’re targeted
Chase has a 175k offer that you can see if you’re pre-qualified for down below. There are rumors that some accounts are targeted for 200k, but you’d need to go into a branch and have a bank rep pull it for you. This one is quick and easy to see...
Altitude Yes
Early Black Friday Deal: 50% off a Thrifty Traveler Premium Subscription
Thrifty Traveler Premium goes for $49.99, and Premium+ goes for $74.99 with the company's Black Friday sale. The post Early Black Friday Deal: 50% off a Thrifty Traveler Premium Subscription first appeared on Altitude Yes.
Frequent Miler
Up to 25% transfer bonus from Chase Ultimate Rewards® to Air Canada Aeroplan
A new transfer bonus has launched this morning from Chase Ultimate Rewards® to Air Canada Aeroplan, with the bonus ranging from 15% to 25% depending on the quantity of points transferred. This could be a very good deal in some circumstances.   The Deal Chase Ultimate Rewards is offering a...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
If Aer Lingus Intended To Stop Cabin Crew Strikes By Threatening to Shutter Its Manchester Base, It Succeeded
Last week, Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus dropped a bombshell announcement when it announced it was considering closing a base in Manchester, England, from where it operates long-haul leisure flights to Barbados, New York JFK, and Orlando, putting 200 jobs at risk. The shock announcement, which took workers by complete...
Live and Let’s Fly
Is This The Best Park Hyatt Deal In The World? My $213 Jakarta Stay Says Yes
I spent the last two nights of time in Asia at the Park Hyatt Jakarta, a lovely and inexpensive luxury hotel that left me very satisfied. At only $213/night, I can’t think of a better deal for a five-star Park Hyatt hotel. Park Hyatt Jakarta: Luxury For Less During this...
{Tech} for Travel
Black Friday Deals 2025: Huge Savings on Nomatic Bags and Accessories
Nomatic’s Black Friday Deals 2025 offer up to 40% off premium luggage, backpacks and travel organisers for those looking to upgrade their gear this month. The post Black Friday Deals 2025: Huge Savings on Nomatic Bags and Accessories appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Miles To Memories
Chase’s Huge New Restrictions, Hyatt’s Tech Gremlin, London/Paris Planning & A Traveler’s Stress!
The woes of extended family travel, planning for Paris and London, Chase's sad new rules & Hyatt's technological gremlin. The post Chase’s Huge New Restrictions, Hyatt’s Tech Gremlin, London/Paris Planning & A Traveler’s Stress! appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Frequent Miler
Office Depot/OfficeMax: Buy $300+ Visa Gift Cards, Save $15
Office Depot and OfficeMax stores have returned with their profitable gift card deal on Visa gift cards through 11/29/25. The Deal Buy $300+ Visa gift cards at Office Depot/OfficeMax & get $15 off instantly. Key Terms Valid November 23, 2025 – November 29, 2025. Limit 10 per household/business (different stores...
Points With a Crew
Capital One Venture X Review – is this the best “luxury” credit card? (100K Offer Returns!)
In this Capital One Venture X Review, we look through the earning, benefits and perks to decide if this is the best premium credit card out there.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Since When Is Discrimination Against Older People Acceptable?
Whenever I write an article pertaining to discrimination — such as religion, politics, race or gender as only four of what seems to be an endless array of topics — invariably someone is usually offended and posts a comment voicing opposition to what was written in that article; while someone...
Frequent Miler
(Update: Targeted?) Get a 40% bonus when transferring Amex Membership Rewards to Virgin Atlantic
Update 11/24/25: A couple of commenters have shared that they’re not seeing any bonus for Virgin Atlantic. There have been targeted Amex transfer bonuses in the past (e.g. Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and Etihad Guest), but this is the first time I recall hearing that this might be the case...
Travel Codex
SEA & PDX Pipeline Leak Forces Refueling Stops
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is facing an unusual operational challenge right before the busy Thanksgiving holiday. A pipeline leak has disrupted the airport’s primary jet fuel supply. This same pipeline delivers fuel to Portland (PDX) as well. Yet as PDX is a smaller airport, their are less issues in Portland...
Your Mileage May Vary
Two New Premium Cards, One Open Slot: Citi Strata Elite vs. Atmos Summit
If you collect points and miles long enough, every new premium card starts to look the same: big annual fee, big welcome bonus, and a bunch of credits you may…
Frequent Miler
The Aeroplan® Card from Chase has an increased offer for Black Friday
Through 12/2/25, The Aeroplan® Card from Chase is offering an additional element on the card’s current welcome bonus whereby those who apply between 11/25/25 and 12/2/25 can earn additional points on purchases that would otherwise ordinarily earn 1 point per dollar.   The Offer & Key Card Details For more...
View from the Wing
Wing Walker Hit By Arriving American Airlines Jet — Similar Accidents Show How Dangerous Ramp Jobs Can Be
Tragically, a wing walker was hit by the engine of an arriving American Airlines aircraft on November 12th at Dallas - Fort Worth. This was originally reported by aviation watchdog JonNYC and hasn't been picked up anywhere else. Continue reading Wing Walker Hit By Arriving American Airlines Jet — Similar Accidents...