View from the Wing
Bilt Card 2.0: Investor Sketches The Playbook—Weeks Before January 14 Reveal
A self-described Bilt investor is out with an unverified preview of what Bilt Card 2.0 could look like when the new Cardless-issued lineup is unveiled January 14, including rumors about how earning might change, whether benefits depend on Bilt status, and if the current five-transactions rule could be replaced by...
Eye of the Flyer
The Comfort Inn South Bend Airport (SBN) via Delta Stays Review – How Very Disappointing
Introduction: My First Atlantic Crossing on the Norwegian NCL Viva Prima Class Ship Emptying my Delta SkyMiles Accounts to get Value Flying to Lisbon Portugal The Comfort Inn South Bend SBN Airport Review via Delta Stays – How Very Disappointing Interlining my Bags on a Delta Revenue Ticket and Second...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Multiple Passengers Injured After Turbulence Hits Ryanair 737MAX — Eyewitness Mentions Passing Fighter Jet
Multiple passengers were injured when a Ryanair Boeing 737MAX flying from Birmingham, England, to Tenerife in the Canary Islands suddenly encountered mid-air turbulence while flying at 37,000 feet off the north coast of France on Sunday afternoon. There are some reports that the turbulence struck the four-year-old aircraft just moments...
Travel Codex
Review: British Airways Lounge Glasgow
Before heading on to Paris via London to head home, I took some time to check out the British Airways Lounge Glasgow. While a small outstation lounge, it’s actually a quite nice space to spend some time. Arguably nicer than the Heathrow Galleries lounges, to be honest. This post is...
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View from the Wing
Bilt Card 2.0: Investor Sketches The Playbook—Weeks Before January 14 Reveal
A self-described Bilt investor is out with an unverified preview of what Bilt Card 2.0 could look like when the new Cardless-issued lineup is unveiled January 14, including rumors about how earning might change, whether benefits depend on Bilt status, and if the current five-transactions rule could be replaced by...
Eye of the Flyer
The Comfort Inn South Bend Airport (SBN) via Delta Stays Review – How Very Disappointing
Introduction: My First Atlantic Crossing on the Norwegian NCL Viva Prima Class Ship Emptying my Delta SkyMiles Accounts to get Value Flying to Lisbon Portugal The Comfort Inn South Bend SBN Airport Review via Delta Stays – How Very Disappointing Interlining my Bags on a Delta Revenue Ticket and Second...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Multiple Passengers Injured After Turbulence Hits Ryanair 737MAX — Eyewitness Mentions Passing Fighter Jet
Multiple passengers were injured when a Ryanair Boeing 737MAX flying from Birmingham, England, to Tenerife in the Canary Islands suddenly encountered mid-air turbulence while flying at 37,000 feet off the north coast of France on Sunday afternoon. There are some reports that the turbulence struck the four-year-old aircraft just moments...
Travel Codex
Review: British Airways Lounge Glasgow
Before heading on to Paris via London to head home, I took some time to check out the British Airways Lounge Glasgow. While a small outstation lounge, it’s actually a quite nice space to spend some time. Arguably nicer than the Heathrow Galleries lounges, to be honest. This post is...
One Mile at a Time
Marriott Ambassador Elite Experience: What Does Top Tier $23K Status Get You?
About a year ago, I shared how I earned Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador status, which is the program’s top tier elite status. I actually had the status pre-pandemic for several years (dating back to the Starwood Preferred Guest days), though given how Marriott Bonvoy has evolved, I was curious to see...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
It Could Be You: Why an Innocent Passenger Was Banned by Alaska Airlines After Booking a Cheap Flight Online
‘If it looks too good to be true, then it probably is’: That’s the famous saying that one Alaska Airlines recently learned the hard way when they were denied boarding, had the cops called them, and then received a letter through the post days later telling them they’d been placed...
Live and Let’s Fly
Croatia Airlines Bets On Airbus A220, But I Don’t See A Future Without Subsidies
Croatia Airlines is swapping out its aging fleet for shiny new Airbus A220s, but it is trying to do so while the business itself remains stubbornly unprofitable. Croatia Airlines Bets On The A220, But I Don’t See A Path Forward Without Subsidies Croatia Airlines is in the middle of a...
Wild About Travel
Come on lets do better! Watching terrible passenger behaviour
Some things drive me quietly mad. In 2025, I’ve watched travellers with the fascination usually reserved for wildlife documentaries. This includes territorial battles, questionable public grooming and aggression. Travel is back in business, but it feels like basic manners clearly missed the memo. Passenger behaviour is objectively worse than pre‑pandemic,...
One Mile at a Time
Hotel Cancels Reservation Of Guest With Local Address, Blames “Homeless”
Did you know that many hotels ban guests with local addresses from staying with them, and will even cancel confirmed reservations? This policy is more common than many people realize, and is currently getting some attention on social media, after a guest had his reservation canceled.
Wild About Travel
“Where are you?” Ten Amazing and Two Terrible Travel Moments of 2025
I know I have a reputation when people message me and ask not “how are you?” but “where are you?” This year’s answer included going to 27 countries around the globe: from Brazil and South Africa in the south, to Finland and Norway in the north, Japan in the east,...
ATX Jetsetter
Guide to Marriott Bonvoy Choice Benefits
The end of the year is here which only means one thing, it’s time to select your annual… The post Guide to Marriott Bonvoy Choice Benefits appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
Frequent Miler
Our most popular posts, videos, and podcasts of 2025
2025 was another wild year in the miles and points world, and therefore, another exciting year for Frequent Miler. And nowadays, we’ve got more kinds of content than we used to, so in this post, we’ll look at the most popular content for reading, listening, and viewing in 2025. Reader...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
My First Time As a Passenger Aboard an Airbus A220-300 Airplane
My first time as a passenger aboard an Airbus A220-300 airplane was recent for a flight from Atlanta to Washington Dulles International Airport that was operated by Delta Air Lines. The Airbus A220-300 primarily replaces the... The post My First Time As a Passenger Aboard an Airbus A220-300 Airplane appeared first on...
The Bulkhead Seat
Breeze Airways Postpones Launch of Flights to Jamaica From Both Raleigh and Tampa
Back in September, I wrote about how Breeze Airways became the first airline in… The post Breeze Airways Postpones Launch of Flights to Jamaica From Both Raleigh and Tampa appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Points With a Crew
Which Chase Ink card is best? ($1,000 or 90,000 Points)
There are 4 Chase Ink cards with increased bonuses right now (up to $1,000 or 100,000 Ultimate Rewards points). The best Chase Ink card is probably...
2PAXfly
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: the end of Premium Entry, and what replaces it
For a long time, Virgin Australia’s fast-track security offering was one of the airline’s most quietly valuable perks. Known as Premium Entry, it allowed eligible travellers to bypass the main security queues at key airports and move swiftly from kerb to lounge with minimal friction. Premium Entry was available at...
Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – Malaysia Airlines Airbus A330-300 taxiing out of Kuala Lumpur International Airport
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Malaysia Airlines Airbus A330-300 in the Negaraku livery, taxiing out of the satellite terminal area at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1, as it heads off on another mission (with a Super Air...
Your Mileage May Vary
Online Passport Renewal’s Been Permanent for Over a Year — But There’s Still One Big Catch
Having the freedom to travel is one of the great pleasures in life. In this age of digitization, there are several ways to make the travel paperwork even easier. Online…
The Bulkhead Seat
Mission Accomplished: Q4 2025 Elite Status Pacing
We’re just days away from the end of 2025. When it comes to elite… The post Mission Accomplished: Q4 2025 Elite Status Pacing appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
View from the Wing
Storm Hit New York, Everyone Recovered—Except Delta, Leaked Dispatch Notes Reveal Real Reason Flights Keep Cancelling
New York weather disruptions eased and competitors recovered, but Delta kept cancelling flights anyway—because it still couldn’t cover crews even after the storm was over. Continue reading Storm Hit New York, Everyone Recovered—Except Delta, Leaked Dispatch Notes Reveal Real Reason Flights Keep Cancelling...
Points With a Crew
Navigating the world’s most complex international borders
Did you know that there's a part of India that is INSIDE a part of Bangladesh that is INSIDE a part of India which is itself INSIDE part of Bangladesh?!!?
Your Mileage May Vary
UK Air Passenger Duty (APD): The Costly Fee of Flying Home from the UK
We love visiting London. It’s familiar, it’s endlessly walkable, and it’s one of those places that always feels worth the trip. The only thing we don’t love? The bill on…
One Mile at a Time
Drinking €3 Buy On Board Espresso In Air Dolomiti Economy…
Duringour Good Morning Milan, Goodnight Moon trip, my dad and I flew Air Dolomiti economy from Milan (LIN) to Frankfurt (FRA). I redeemed points at the last minute, as this was the most convenient flight, and there was no business class award availability.
Andy’s Travel Blog
My First African Safari, Part II: Opening Day
After a lot of buildup, it was time to actually go on safari. Click through because you have been ready for the part where I actually go on safari. The post My First African Safari, Part II: Opening Day appeared first on Andy's Travel Blog.
One Mile at a Time
Marriott Ambassador Elite Experience: What Does Top Tier $23K Status Get You?
About a year ago, I shared how I earned Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador status, which is the program’s top tier elite status. I actually had the status pre-pandemic for several years (dating back to the Starwood Preferred Guest days), though given how Marriott Bonvoy has evolved, I was curious to see...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
It Could Be You: Why an Innocent Passenger Was Banned by Alaska Airlines After Booking a Cheap Flight Online
‘If it looks too good to be true, then it probably is’: That’s the famous saying that one Alaska Airlines recently learned the hard way when they were denied boarding, had the cops called them, and then received a letter through the post days later telling them they’d been placed...
Live and Let’s Fly
Croatia Airlines Bets On Airbus A220, But I Don’t See A Future Without Subsidies
Croatia Airlines is swapping out its aging fleet for shiny new Airbus A220s, but it is trying to do so while the business itself remains stubbornly unprofitable. Croatia Airlines Bets On The A220, But I Don’t See A Path Forward Without Subsidies Croatia Airlines is in the middle of a...
One Mile at a Time
Hotel Cancels Reservation Of Guest With Local Address, Blames “Homeless”
Did you know that many hotels ban guests with local addresses from staying with them, and will even cancel confirmed reservations? This policy is more common than many people realize, and is currently getting some attention on social media, after a guest had his reservation canceled.
ATX Jetsetter
Guide to Marriott Bonvoy Choice Benefits
The end of the year is here which only means one thing, it’s time to select your annual… The post Guide to Marriott Bonvoy Choice Benefits appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
Frequent Miler
Our most popular posts, videos, and podcasts of 2025
2025 was another wild year in the miles and points world, and therefore, another exciting year for Frequent Miler. And nowadays, we’ve got more kinds of content than we used to, so in this post, we’ll look at the most popular content for reading, listening, and viewing in 2025. Reader...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
My First Time As a Passenger Aboard an Airbus A220-300 Airplane
My first time as a passenger aboard an Airbus A220-300 airplane was recent for a flight from Atlanta to Washington Dulles International Airport that was operated by Delta Air Lines. The Airbus A220-300 primarily replaces the... The post My First Time As a Passenger Aboard an Airbus A220-300 Airplane appeared first on...
The Bulkhead Seat
Breeze Airways Postpones Launch of Flights to Jamaica From Both Raleigh and Tampa
Back in September, I wrote about how Breeze Airways became the first airline in… The post Breeze Airways Postpones Launch of Flights to Jamaica From Both Raleigh and Tampa appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.