Miles To Memories
Checking In & Out: Reevaluating My Hotel Loyalty Program Elite Strategy
I value hotel loyalty program elite status, but my preference can vary based on my current goals. Here's what I'm thinking now.
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The Gate with Brian Cohen
What Ingredients Are In Shampoo and Body Wash?
One result of the conversion from single use plastic toiletry and amenity bottles to bulk dispensers at hotel and resort properties is that the bulk dispensers have plenty of room to list the ingredients of the products that are within them — but what ingredients are in shampoo and body...
Economy Class & Beyond
Air China selects the Airbus A350F for its Cargo division
The Airbus A350F continues to gain traction, with Air China Cargo signing a purchase agreement with Airbus. The carrier has signed a purchase agreement for six A350F, becoming the first customer to order the all-new A350F in the Chinese mainland. Since June 2025, the airline has been operating all cargo...
Miles To Memories
Checking In & Out: Reevaluating My Hotel Loyalty Program Elite Strategy
I value hotel loyalty program elite status, but my preference can vary based on my current goals. Here's what I'm thinking now.
The post Checking In & Out: Reevaluating My Hotel Loyalty Program Elite Strategy appeared first on Miles to Memories.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
What Ingredients Are In Shampoo and Body Wash?
One result of the conversion from single use plastic toiletry and amenity bottles to bulk dispensers at hotel and resort properties is that the bulk dispensers have plenty of room to list the ingredients of the products that are within them — but what ingredients are in shampoo and body...
View from the Wing
LAX Is Spending $1.5 Billion on a New Road Into the Airport — That’s Not Normal
Los Angeles World Airports has approved $1.5 billion for a new 4.4-mile road into LAX — a per-mile price tag that’s several times higher than what similar highway or airport projects typically cost. The comparison with other U.S. airports makes one thing clear: this isn’t remotely normal.
Continue reading LAX Is...
The Bulkhead Seat
Permits Issued: Construction Can Begin on New Concourse D at Chicago O’Hare International Airport
Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) has reached a pivotal milestone in its largest terminal…
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Economy Class & Beyond
Blue Islands suspends flights and operations
Blue Islands, a regional airline based in Jersey, has suspended operations. According to the Channel Islands operator, the airline has suspended trading as of the 14th November 2025. All future flights operated by Blue Islands have been cancelled. Passengers are advised not to travel to the airport unless they have made...
Hawaii Calling
Priority Pass Is Back—Weeks After Hawaiian Airlines Marketed Premier Club as Exclusive to Local Members
When Hawaiian Airlines announced back in April that Priority Pass members would no longer have access to the Plumeria Lounge at Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, I remember how sharply travelers reacted. For many of us who track Hawai‘i’s tourism trends closely, it was clear that removing Priority Pass...
View from the Wing
I Applied For Citi Strate Elite Too Soon – The Right Time Is Now For 100,000 Points
I got my card when the offer was just 80,000 points and I was super happy with that. I only wish I'd waited until right now to apply, because the limited time launch offer for the card has actually been improved upon.
Continue reading I Applied For Citi Strate Elite...
Live and Let’s Fly
Booked: I’m Flying To Timor-Leste On Aero Dili!
As I sit in my bed at the Hyatt Centric in Kuala Lumpur, I’ve decided I’m going to visit Dili, the capital of Timor Leste…tomorrow…on Aero Dili. I’m Traveling to Timor Leste On Aero Dili…I Hope? I’m on a long-term quest to visit every country in the world, but my...
Live and Let’s Fly
An Ear Picking Date Night In Kuala Lumpur?
Dinner, drinks, and a show? Nah, how about ear picking as a date night activity? Apparently, that’s a thing in Kuala Lumpur and other parts of East Asia. Ear Picking In Kuala Lumpur? I’m Strangely Tempted… As I was meandering through Bukit Bintang in central Kuala Lumpur, I came upon...
One Mile at a Time
People Are Mysteriously Losing Global Entry At An Increasing Rate
There are many innovations that have made the air travel experience in the United States easier over the years, including Trusted Traveler Programs, like Global Entry and TSA PreCheck. Global Entry is awesome, because it expedites the immigration process.
View from the Wing
TSA Put Out A Tip Box At New York’s LaGuardia Airport — It Was Completely Illegal
Travelers at New York’s LaGuardia Airport spotted a tip box sitting on a TSA checkpoint table — something federal employees are strictly prohibited from soliciting or accepting. Cash tips violate federal ethics rules, TSA’s own code of conduct, and even criminal statutes governing gifts to government workers, making the setup...
Live and Let’s Fly
Trump’s New Visa Guidance: Travelers With Obesity, Cancer, Or Diabetes May Now Be Denied Entry To USA
The Trump administration has quietly expanded the health criteria that U.S. consular officers may use to deny visas, adding common chronic conditions like obesity, cancer, and diabetes to the list of potential grounds for refusal. This could translate to even temporary travelers being denied entry at US ports of entry....
Live and Let’s Fly
Hyatt Centric City Centre Kuala Lumpur: Great Location
I spent my third and final night in Kuala Lumpur at the Hyatt Centric City Centre, a reasonably-priced, centrally-located Hyatt hotel. Hyatt Centric City Centre Kuala Lumpur: Nice Location, Cheap Price While the Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur was over 700 USD/night (I used points…), the Hyatt Centric was only 112/night....
View from the Wing
More Travelers Are Being Kicked Out of Global Entry Than Approved — But 39% Win Appeals
More people are being kicked out of Global Entry than approved, and nearly 40% of those who challenge the decision get reinstated. DHS often won’t disclose the reason for a revocation, leaving travelers to appeal blind — and the high reversal rate suggests many removals never should have happened in...
Miles For Family
The Best Flight Attendants, New Transfer Bonuses and More
New Chase Transfer Bonuses: Chase recently added a 40% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic an a 70% transfer bonus to Marriott. I’ve updated the November 2025 Transfer Bonuses post to reflect these additions. Texas Scores World’s Largest Cruise Ship!: Royal Caribbean just announced that the world’s largest cruise ship, Icon...
View from the Wing
LAX Is Spending $1.5 Billion on a New Road Into the Airport — That’s Not Normal
Los Angeles World Airports has approved $1.5 billion for a new 4.4-mile road into LAX — a per-mile price tag that’s several times higher than what similar highway or airport projects typically cost. The comparison with other U.S. airports makes one thing clear: this isn’t remotely normal.
Continue reading LAX Is...
The Bulkhead Seat
Permits Issued: Construction Can Begin on New Concourse D at Chicago O’Hare International Airport
Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) has reached a pivotal milestone in its largest terminal…
The post Permits Issued: Construction Can Begin on New Concourse D at Chicago O’Hare International Airport appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Hawaii Calling
Priority Pass Is Back—Weeks After Hawaiian Airlines Marketed Premier Club as Exclusive to Local Members
When Hawaiian Airlines announced back in April that Priority Pass members would no longer have access to the Plumeria Lounge at Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, I remember how sharply travelers reacted. For many of us who track Hawai‘i’s tourism trends closely, it was clear that removing Priority Pass...
View from the Wing
I Applied For Citi Strate Elite Too Soon – The Right Time Is Now For 100,000 Points
I got my card when the offer was just 80,000 points and I was super happy with that. I only wish I'd waited until right now to apply, because the limited time launch offer for the card has actually been improved upon.
Continue reading I Applied For Citi Strate Elite...
Live and Let’s Fly
Booked: I’m Flying To Timor-Leste On Aero Dili!
As I sit in my bed at the Hyatt Centric in Kuala Lumpur, I’ve decided I’m going to visit Dili, the capital of Timor Leste…tomorrow…on Aero Dili. I’m Traveling to Timor Leste On Aero Dili…I Hope? I’m on a long-term quest to visit every country in the world, but my...
Live and Let’s Fly
An Ear Picking Date Night In Kuala Lumpur?
Dinner, drinks, and a show? Nah, how about ear picking as a date night activity? Apparently, that’s a thing in Kuala Lumpur and other parts of East Asia. Ear Picking In Kuala Lumpur? I’m Strangely Tempted… As I was meandering through Bukit Bintang in central Kuala Lumpur, I came upon...
