The Bulkhead Seat
JetBlue Expands to Its 11th Destination in Florida With Flights to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Today
As I wrote about in November, JetBlue will begin flying to Florida’s Emerald Coast… The post JetBlue Expands to Its 11th Destination in Florida With Flights to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Today appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
Earn up to a $715 bonus with a new SoFi checking/savings account
SoFi has again increased its stackable offer, which can give you up to $715 back when you open a new checking/savings account. The shopping portal Swagbucks is offering a 41,500-point (~$415) bonus for opening a new SoFi Checking/Savings account by clicking through the portal link and making a $400 direct...
Monkey Miles
IHG Card offers up to 175k ending soon
We’ve been given the official word that the eleveated offers will be ending soon…but no exact date yet. I’ve personally held two IHG credit cards for years now. Why? They are fantastic “supporting cast” credit cards that yield valuable benefits at IHG properties, specifically if you are utilizing IHG One...
Live and Let’s Fly
Trump Ally Escapes Middle East On Private Jet With White House Help While Americans Struggle To Leave
As thousands of Americans remain stranded across the Middle East due to widespread airspace closures and suspended commercial flights, news that a small group of well-connected travelers escaped the region aboard a private jet thanks to help from the Trump administration is drawing sharp criticism. While I certainly don’t begrudge...
Also on BoardingArea
The Bulkhead Seat
JetBlue Expands to Its 11th Destination in Florida With Flights to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Today
As I wrote about in November, JetBlue will begin flying to Florida’s Emerald Coast… The post JetBlue Expands to Its 11th Destination in Florida With Flights to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Today appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
Earn up to a $715 bonus with a new SoFi checking/savings account
SoFi has again increased its stackable offer, which can give you up to $715 back when you open a new checking/savings account. The shopping portal Swagbucks is offering a 41,500-point (~$415) bonus for opening a new SoFi Checking/Savings account by clicking through the portal link and making a $400 direct...
Monkey Miles
IHG Card offers up to 175k ending soon
We’ve been given the official word that the eleveated offers will be ending soon…but no exact date yet. I’ve personally held two IHG credit cards for years now. Why? They are fantastic “supporting cast” credit cards that yield valuable benefits at IHG properties, specifically if you are utilizing IHG One...
Live and Let’s Fly
Trump Ally Escapes Middle East On Private Jet With White House Help While Americans Struggle To Leave
As thousands of Americans remain stranded across the Middle East due to widespread airspace closures and suspended commercial flights, news that a small group of well-connected travelers escaped the region aboard a private jet thanks to help from the Trump administration is drawing sharp criticism. While I certainly don’t begrudge...
The Bulkhead Seat
St. Regis is Set to Debut in New Zealand With New Hotel in Queenstown
Marriott plans to introduce the St. Regis brand to New Zealand for the first… The post St. Regis is Set to Debut in New Zealand With New Hotel in Queenstown appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
One Mile at a Time
Buy Alaska Atmos Rewards Points With 90% Bonus (1.98 Cents Each): Worth It?
Often buying points strategically can be a good value, and Alaska Atmos Rewards (formerly known as Alaska Mileage Plan) is one of my favorite programs to buy points from, both thanks to the frequency with which the program sells points, and what a good deal award redemptions can be.
One Mile at a Time
Review: Plaza Premium Lounge Techo Airport Phnom Penh (KTI)
For the next part of my Iceland to The Residence via Cambodia trip, I had an extended layover at Techo Airport (KTI), which is the new airport serving Phnom Penh, Cambodia. I was arriving in Singapore Airlines’ 737 MAX business class from Singapore (SIN), and was connecting in Etihad’s A321LR first...
The Points of Life
2025 What I Spent (And Received) in Annual Fees
Here is what I have spent in annual fees historically: 2020: $744 2021: $1,571 2022: $1937 2023: $2168 2024: $1193 New Cards  $99 Barclays Hawaii 60k Atmos $95 Alaska 50k Atmos $249 Avianca: 100k LifeMiles $895: Amex Platinum Business 200k MR Total: $1338 Renewed Cards  $95 Chase Ink: 3X marketing $99 IHG Personal: 1...
TravelUpdate
Emirates Issues “DO NOT GO Unless Notified” Advisory as US-Iran Tensions Force Cancellation of 9,500+ Flights in the Region
Emirates has issued an advisory telling customers to avoid going to the airport unless the airline notifies them about an upcoming flight.
Travel Points Playbook
Thoughts on Hyatt’s “Thoughtfully” Nerfed Award Chart
Last week Hyatt announced a “thoughtful update” to the World of Hyatt award chart along with some other… The post Thoughts on Hyatt’s “Thoughtfully” Nerfed Award Chart appeared first on Travel Points Playbook.
Economy Class & Beyond
Qatar Airways prepares for a limited restart out of Muscat and Riyadh
Published at 13:15UTC, 2026/03/05. If you’re reading this on the 6th March or later, please check with airlines for up-to-date information. With everything going on in the Middle East, airline operations of all sorts have faced heavy disruption, with passengers, crew and aircraft all out of position. Some airlines have...
TravelUpdate
American Airlines 757 Business Class Review: Blast from the Past!
My American Airlines 757 business class review is a blast from the past! This is an old review…
View from the Wing
American Airlines Halted Heathrow Catering and Started Flying Meals Across the Atlantic — This Mice-in-the-Bread Photo May Explain Why
American Airlines abruptly stopped taking local catering at London Heathrow and began flying in minimal meals from the U.S., leaving premium cabins with a stripped-down service both directions because the galleys can’t hold two flights worth of food. The airline hasn’t explained the reason, but a photo that's circulating showing...
TravelUpdate
Earn 175,000 Points & 1 Free Night: Hilton Honors Business Card Review
With this limited time offer on the Hilton Honors Business Card, you can earn a welcome bonus of 175,000 points and 1 free night certificate!
One Mile at a Time
Earn Rewards On Housing Payments With Bilt Credit Card: How Does It Work?
Link: Apply for a Bilt credit card, with three options to choose from
Eye of the Flyer
Could Delta’s Supply Chain Shortage Reshape the Future of First Class Cabin Size?
For those of you who have not been following along, Delta intended to have seven A321neo narrow body aircraft with flatbed suites or seats. But the seats are behind schedule so what they do have in stock are standard A321 first class seats and they have chosen to install a...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Qatar Airways is Moving its Operations to Muscat to Start Repatriation Flights as Iranian Missile Attacks Continue Against Doha
Beleaguered Persian Gulf super carrier Qatar Airways has been forced to relocate its operations to Muscat Airport in Oman so it can resume a very small number of flights in an attempt to repatriate stranded travelers who have been stuck since Saturday. With Iranian missile and drone attacks continuing to...
One Mile at a Time
Cool: 145-Key St. Regis Queenstown, New Zealand, Opening Late 2027
A St. Regis will be coming to what’s possibly one of my favorite places in the world, a market that could also use more good hotel options.
Live and Let’s Fly
Lufthansa Softens Violin Policy After Backlash Over “Naked Violin” Incident
After facing criticism from musicians and travelers alike, Lufthansa is adjusting its policy on carrying violins and other small musical instruments onboard aircraft. The change comes months after a viral incident involving a professional violinist who was forced to travel with her violin “naked” (outside of its carrying case) because...
You Are Travel
Southwest Status Match: Match to A-List or A-List Preferred
​tl;dr – A-List is still useful in the ‘new era’ of Southwest Airlines. ​​​While you are here check… The post Southwest Status Match: Match to A-List or A-List Preferred appeared first on You Are Travel.
You Are Travel
Another Points Hotel in Turks and Caicos: IHG Opens Hotel Indigo Grace Bay
​tl;dr – A not-so-bad option that’ll give you access to the beautiful water at Grace Bay. ​​​While you… The post Another Points Hotel in Turks and Caicos: IHG Opens Hotel Indigo Grace Bay appeared first on You Are Travel.
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BoardingArea
Review: Turkish Airlines Lounge (revisited) – Washington Dulles (IAD), Concourse B
A great meal and a great space - beware of the crowds
Frequent Miler
American Express Membership Rewards Complete Guide (2026)
Membership Rewards is American Express’ transferable points currency. Points can be earned via credit card spend, new account welcome offers, credit card referrals, and in many other ways. Once earned, these points can then be transferred to airline or hotel partners, used to pay for travel or merchandise, or even...
The Bulkhead Seat
United Accused of Flooding Chicago O’Hare International Airport With Flights to Block American
I’ve written before about the growing dispute between the two largest airlines at Chicago… The post United Accused of Flooding Chicago O’Hare International Airport With Flights to Block American appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
The Bulkhead Seat
St. Regis is Set to Debut in New Zealand With New Hotel in Queenstown
Marriott plans to introduce the St. Regis brand to New Zealand for the first… The post St. Regis is Set to Debut in New Zealand With New Hotel in Queenstown appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
One Mile at a Time
Buy Alaska Atmos Rewards Points With 90% Bonus (1.98 Cents Each): Worth It?
Often buying points strategically can be a good value, and Alaska Atmos Rewards (formerly known as Alaska Mileage Plan) is one of my favorite programs to buy points from, both thanks to the frequency with which the program sells points, and what a good deal award redemptions can be.
One Mile at a Time
Review: Plaza Premium Lounge Techo Airport Phnom Penh (KTI)
For the next part of my Iceland to The Residence via Cambodia trip, I had an extended layover at Techo Airport (KTI), which is the new airport serving Phnom Penh, Cambodia. I was arriving in Singapore Airlines’ 737 MAX business class from Singapore (SIN), and was connecting in Etihad’s A321LR first...
The Points of Life
2025 What I Spent (And Received) in Annual Fees
Here is what I have spent in annual fees historically: 2020: $744 2021: $1,571 2022: $1937 2023: $2168 2024: $1193 New Cards  $99 Barclays Hawaii 60k Atmos $95 Alaska 50k Atmos $249 Avianca: 100k LifeMiles $895: Amex Platinum Business 200k MR Total: $1338 Renewed Cards  $95 Chase Ink: 3X marketing $99 IHG Personal: 1...
TravelUpdate
Emirates Issues “DO NOT GO Unless Notified” Advisory as US-Iran Tensions Force Cancellation of 9,500+ Flights in the Region
Emirates has issued an advisory telling customers to avoid going to the airport unless the airline notifies them about an upcoming flight.
Travel Points Playbook
Thoughts on Hyatt’s “Thoughtfully” Nerfed Award Chart
Last week Hyatt announced a “thoughtful update” to the World of Hyatt award chart along with some other… The post Thoughts on Hyatt’s “Thoughtfully” Nerfed Award Chart appeared first on Travel Points Playbook.
TravelUpdate
American Airlines 757 Business Class Review: Blast from the Past!
My American Airlines 757 business class review is a blast from the past! This is an old review…
View from the Wing
American Airlines Halted Heathrow Catering and Started Flying Meals Across the Atlantic — This Mice-in-the-Bread Photo May Explain Why
American Airlines abruptly stopped taking local catering at London Heathrow and began flying in minimal meals from the U.S., leaving premium cabins with a stripped-down service both directions because the galleys can’t hold two flights worth of food. The airline hasn’t explained the reason, but a photo that's circulating showing...