You Are Travel
Marriott Has a New Hotel Near this (Delightful) Instagrammable Beach and this (Terrible) Instagrammable Restaurant
Tl;dr – Cala Ponte, a hotel in the beach town of Polignano a Mare joins Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio.…
Frequent Miler
Walmart.com Citi Offer: Save 10% on up to $100 in purchases (targeted)
There’s a new Walmart.com Citi Merchant Offer out that offers a 10% discount on up to $100 in purchases. My wife and I were both targeted on all of our ThankYou Points-earning cards, so it seems to be loosely targeted. Usually, when Walmart runs these offers, there are several different...
The Bulkhead Seat
Marriott is Bringing the Autograph Collection, W, and JW Marriott to Calgary
Marriott announced this week that it plans to bring three of its luxe brands… The post Marriott is Bringing the Autograph Collection, W, and JW Marriott to Calgary appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Points With a Crew
Capital One Venture Rewards Card Review
Learn how signing up for the Capital One Venture Rewards credit card can supercharge your travel with 75,000 miles, $250 AND benefits that include ...
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You Are Travel
Marriott Has a New Hotel Near this (Delightful) Instagrammable Beach and this (Terrible) Instagrammable Restaurant
Tl;dr – Cala Ponte, a hotel in the beach town of Polignano a Mare joins Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio.…
Frequent Miler
Walmart.com Citi Offer: Save 10% on up to $100 in purchases (targeted)
There’s a new Walmart.com Citi Merchant Offer out that offers a 10% discount on up to $100 in purchases. My wife and I were both targeted on all of our ThankYou Points-earning cards, so it seems to be loosely targeted. Usually, when Walmart runs these offers, there are several different...
The Bulkhead Seat
Marriott is Bringing the Autograph Collection, W, and JW Marriott to Calgary
Marriott announced this week that it plans to bring three of its luxe brands… The post Marriott is Bringing the Autograph Collection, W, and JW Marriott to Calgary appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Points With a Crew
Capital One Venture Rewards Card Review
Learn how signing up for the Capital One Venture Rewards credit card can supercharge your travel with 75,000 miles, $250 AND benefits that include ...
Economy Class & Beyond
Malaysia Airlines Group to add an 20 extra Airbus A330neos to its fleet
Dropping early on a Saturday morning, Malaysia Aviation Group has ordered 20 more Airbus A330neo widebodies. Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of national carrier Malaysia Airlines, has placed a firm order with Airbus for 20 more A330-900 aircraft. This new order will double Malaysia Airlines’ future A330neo fleet...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Great. My Personal Information May Have Been Accessed By This “Cyber Incident” With Qantas Airways.
Great. My personal information may have been accessed by this “cyber incident” with Qantas Airways, as sensitive customer information was exposed in a data security breach as the result of the actions of a “cyber criminal” who targeted one of the call centers of the airline on Monday, June 30,...
Frequent Miler
$900 bonus with a new Chase checking and savings account
Chase’s best-ever bonus for opening a new checking and savings account has been extended. Until 10/15/25, you can earn $900 when you open a new Chase Total Checking Account and a new Chase Savings account. In order to get the bonus, you have to set up a direct deposit to...
Frequent Miler
Fly to 6 continents, earn 1 million miles | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep313 | 7-4-25
In today’s Frequent Miler on the Air episode, Greg bypasses 5/24, Nick flies a donut plane towards earning status and 350,000 miles, and we run the numbers on Turkish’s million mile promo. Main Event: fly to 6 continents, earn 1 million miles Watch the full episode below, or listen on...
You Are Travel
Oetker Collection Opening its First US hotel in a Very Unsurprising Locale
Tl;dr – The ultra-boutique chain will enter the US market later this year. Big news for fans of…
The Bulkhead Seat
Woman Alleges Sexual Assault on United Flight to Tokyo, Says Airline Offered No Compensation
A female passenger took to FlyerTalk to allege that a man “sexually battered” her… The post Woman Alleges Sexual Assault on United Flight to Tokyo, Says Airline Offered No Compensation appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Your Mileage May Vary
Remembering The First Time An Uber Driver Scammed Me
I’ve read so many stories about shady practices used by some Uber drivers. We’ve covered a few of them on our site. There’s  “vomit fraud.” Or how a driver gets…
Frequent Miler
Costco selling 2x $50 Uber gift cards for $74.99
Costco is once again selling 2x $50 Uber gift card multipacks for only $74.99, with the sale lasting today only. The Deal Buy 2x $50 Uber gift cards for $74.99 at Costco. Direct link to offer Key Terms Offer valid July 4th, 2025 only, Limit 4 multipacks per membership. Quick...
You Are Travel
Park Hyatt Vancouver Opening in 2026, But You Don’t Need to Wait to Stay at the Property
Tl;dr – Hyatt will transform the recently shuttered Shangri-La Vancouver. Exciting news for fans of Vancouver. Hyatt recently…
Frequent Miler
Is Chase about to Bonvoy the Ritz-Carlton card?
Ugh. While we were all busy buying fireworks and stuffing ourselves with hot dogs, it looks like the evil nerfing gremlins may have found a new target: our beloved Ritz-Carton card. The Ritz card has been a favorite among the FM Team (and many points and miles folks) for years....
View from the Wing
Flagship Looks, Coach Chaos: American’s Stunning New Philly Admirals Club Already Out Of Space
American Airlines now has (4) really nice Admirals Clubs: Washington National E Concourse, Newark, Denver, and Philadelphia A West. However, this club just isn't large enough. They should have made the whole thing Flagship (since the Flagship side can't support passenger volume before the evening transatlantics) and kept...
One Mile at a Time
8 Reasons To Get The Lucrative Hilton Surpass Card
Hotel credit cards are often underrated, given the welcome bonuses and valuable perks that they can offer. The Hilton Surpass Card is Hilton’s popular mid-range personal credit card, and it’s a great example of that.
The Bulkhead Seat
JdV by Hyatt Brand Debuts in the Caribbean with Royal Beach Hotel Punta Cana
Hyatt announced the opening of Royal Beach Hotel Punta Cana this week. This marks… The post JdV by Hyatt Brand Debuts in the Caribbean with Royal Beach Hotel Punta Cana appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Your Mileage May Vary
Common Things In The U.S. That Are Unheard Of In Other Countries
When you go to another country, there’s often some culture shock. When I go to the UK, I always have to remember to ask for the “toilet” as opposed to…
The Bulkhead Seat
Air France-KLM Moves to Acquire More Than 60% Stake in SAS by 2026
Air France-KLM announced today that it is looking to acquire a majority stake in… The post Air France-KLM Moves to Acquire More Than 60% Stake in SAS by 2026 appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
You Are Travel
Park Hyatt Johannesburg (Finally) Opens: Immediately One of the Best Luxury Options in the City
Tl;dr – The hotel’s long awaited debut comes after a few years of delays.  Earlier this week, Hyatt…
Frequent Miler
$60 back on $300 at Alaska Airlines with new Amex Offer (enrollment required)
There is a new targeted Amex Offer out that’s good for $60 back on $300+ in flight reservations at Alaska Airlines. That’s obviously an excellent offer if you have plans to buy a ticket with Alaska in the near future. Complete Guide to Alaska Mileage Plan The Deal Earn a...
Running with Miles
How Many Miles Hot Dog Champ Joey Chestnut Would Need to Run to Burn All Those Calories
Today was the famed Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Championship and the ultimate winner was back. Here is a look at how many he ate and how many miles he would need to run to burn them all off! The post How Many Miles Hot Dog Champ Joey Chestnut Would Need to...
Miles To Memories
Amex Business Platinum: Targeted 200K Offer with No Lifetime Language
American Express is offering a signup bonus of 200,000 Membership Rewards points for the Business Platinum card. This offer is showing up when logging into your accounts online and to make it even better it has no lifetime language. The post Amex Business Platinum: Targeted 200K Offer with No Lifetime Language appeared...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
The Importance of Music to Me — Especially When Traveling
As part of the importance of music to me — especially when I travel — I have a playlist of preferred songs on my portable electronic device specifically for flying as a passenger aboard an airplane. I also have playlists of preferred songs for driving on the highway, rainy days,...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Great. My Personal Information May Have Been Accessed By This “Cyber Incident” With Qantas Airways.
Great. My personal information may have been accessed by this “cyber incident” with Qantas Airways, as sensitive customer information was exposed in a data security breach as the result of the actions of a “cyber criminal” who targeted one of the call centers of the airline on Monday, June 30,...
Frequent Miler
$900 bonus with a new Chase checking and savings account
Chase’s best-ever bonus for opening a new checking and savings account has been extended. Until 10/15/25, you can earn $900 when you open a new Chase Total Checking Account and a new Chase Savings account. In order to get the bonus, you have to set up a direct deposit to...
Frequent Miler
Fly to 6 continents, earn 1 million miles | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep313 | 7-4-25
In today’s Frequent Miler on the Air episode, Greg bypasses 5/24, Nick flies a donut plane towards earning status and 350,000 miles, and we run the numbers on Turkish’s million mile promo. Main Event: fly to 6 continents, earn 1 million miles Watch the full episode below, or listen on...
You Are Travel
Oetker Collection Opening its First US hotel in a Very Unsurprising Locale
Tl;dr – The ultra-boutique chain will enter the US market later this year. Big news for fans of…
The Bulkhead Seat
Woman Alleges Sexual Assault on United Flight to Tokyo, Says Airline Offered No Compensation
A female passenger took to FlyerTalk to allege that a man “sexually battered” her… The post Woman Alleges Sexual Assault on United Flight to Tokyo, Says Airline Offered No Compensation appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Your Mileage May Vary
Remembering The First Time An Uber Driver Scammed Me
I’ve read so many stories about shady practices used by some Uber drivers. We’ve covered a few of them on our site. There’s  “vomit fraud.” Or how a driver gets…
Frequent Miler
Costco selling 2x $50 Uber gift cards for $74.99
Costco is once again selling 2x $50 Uber gift card multipacks for only $74.99, with the sale lasting today only. The Deal Buy 2x $50 Uber gift cards for $74.99 at Costco. Direct link to offer Key Terms Offer valid July 4th, 2025 only, Limit 4 multipacks per membership. Quick...
You Are Travel
Park Hyatt Vancouver Opening in 2026, But You Don’t Need to Wait to Stay at the Property
Tl;dr – Hyatt will transform the recently shuttered Shangri-La Vancouver. Exciting news for fans of Vancouver. Hyatt recently…