View from the Wing
Southwest Assigned Seats Will End Wheelchair Boarding Abuse, Seat Saving Abuse, And Help Identify Disruptive Flyers
FBI agents complain that Southwest Airlines is frustrating to deal with in unruly passenger situations on aircraft because passengers can't easily be identified by their seat assignment. Of course there are two other huge advantages seat assignments will bring, Continue reading Southwest Assigned Seats Will End Wheelchair Boarding Abuse, Seat Saving...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Join Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan and get up to $50 off your next Alaska flight
Alaska Airlines have brought back their new member acquisition offer that provide $25 or $50 off your next Alaska Airlines flight. These offers were last seen in 2022 and in fact Alaska’s URLs for the offers still indicate 2022 even though the offer has been updated for 2025. The amount...
One Mile at a Time
Weekly Review: August 09, 2025
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I’m just at home spending time with family, though I’m plotting my next review trip, so stay tuned. On the points & travel front, this week American announced new flights to Europe, the exciting Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur opened, Cathay...
Points With a Crew
Marriott Guest Takes Elite Benefit Recognition Into His Own Hands
A Marriott guest was sick of not receiving the elite benefits he was entitled to, so he took matters into his own hands at the front desk, handing ...
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View from the Wing
Southwest Assigned Seats Will End Wheelchair Boarding Abuse, Seat Saving Abuse, And Help Identify Disruptive Flyers
FBI agents complain that Southwest Airlines is frustrating to deal with in unruly passenger situations on aircraft because passengers can't easily be identified by their seat assignment. Of course there are two other huge advantages seat assignments will bring, Continue reading Southwest Assigned Seats Will End Wheelchair Boarding Abuse, Seat Saving...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Join Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan and get up to $50 off your next Alaska flight
Alaska Airlines have brought back their new member acquisition offer that provide $25 or $50 off your next Alaska Airlines flight. These offers were last seen in 2022 and in fact Alaska’s URLs for the offers still indicate 2022 even though the offer has been updated for 2025. The amount...
One Mile at a Time
Weekly Review: August 09, 2025
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I’m just at home spending time with family, though I’m plotting my next review trip, so stay tuned. On the points & travel front, this week American announced new flights to Europe, the exciting Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur opened, Cathay...
Points With a Crew
Marriott Guest Takes Elite Benefit Recognition Into His Own Hands
A Marriott guest was sick of not receiving the elite benefits he was entitled to, so he took matters into his own hands at the front desk, handing ...
You Are Travel
Labor Unions Get a Big W: All Major Las Vegas Strip Casino Now Unionized
Tl;dr – The Culinary Workers Union represents over 60,000 workers in The Silver State. In Vegas, many hospitality… The post Labor Unions Get a Big W: All Major Las Vegas Strip Casino Now Unionized appeared first on You Are Travel.
Your Mileage May Vary
Bad Credit Card Marketing: Get Our Card Because It’s the Heaviest
There are many things a bank’s PR team can choose as the “hook” to lure you into applying for a credit card. Maybe it’s a low interest rate or a…
BoardingArea
Raksha Bandhan 2025: 7 Sibling Award Sweet Spots in India
Raksha Bandhan, falling on August 9, 2025, is a cherished festival in India symbolizing the unbreakable bond between siblings. Inspired by the ancient stories of Krishna and Draupadi, as well as Queen Karnavati's legendary plea, this celebration is more than the exchange of rakhis—it's about lifelong loyalty. I've come to...
Travel Points Playbook
Drinking Our Way Through New Orleans’ French Quarter
Earlier this year I wrote a post in my One Card, One Trip series about a long weekend…
Miles To Memories
How the AAdvantage Loyalty Points System Surpasses Traditional Elite Levels
The AAdvantage Loyalty Points program offers familiar elite tiers, but a more advanced collection strategy moves past them. The post How the AAdvantage Loyalty Points System Surpasses Traditional Elite Levels appeared first on Miles to Memories.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Monkeying Around in Phuket in Thailand.
If you are in Phuket in Thailand and are tired of going to the beach or lazing around the resort property at which you are staying — but want something to do that is memorable but does not cost anything — consider visiting Toe Sae Hill, which is also known...
The Bulkhead Seat
2025 Weekly Review: August 9th
Greetings from Chicago. I was home this week, but will be back on the… The post 2025 Weekly Review: August 9th appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Live and Let’s Fly
“I’ll Have You Gang Raped!” Virgin Atlantic Passenger Jailed After Threatening Flight Attendant
A man at the center of a horrific 2023 incident onboard Virgin Atlantic has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for his vile outburst against a cabin crew member on a flight to Pakistan. Virgin Atlantic Passenger Jailed For Vile Threats Against Flight Attendant Let’s first review what happened,...
View from the Wing
High-Season On The Côte d’Azur: Waking Up To The Mediterranean At Nice’s Iconic 1929 Art Deco Hyatt Regency
I'd say that the hotel's decor and interiors feels somewhat dated and my room felt very much like a Hyatt Regency that could have been anyway. The bed was good and blackout shades excellent. But given the beachfront location and that the room was large, plus good food and...
Your Mileage May Vary
7 Of The Most Ridiculous Requests Passengers Have Made On Planes
Some people on planes just don’t get it. Others just have really, REALLY unrealistic expectations. Here are some of the craziest requests made by some of each of those types…
ATX Jetsetter
Ladybird Jet is Launching Flights Between Dallas and Fredericksburg
Ladybird Jet, a premium regional air shuttle service, is launching flights between Dallas and Fredericksburg using Pilatus PC-12 aircraft. The post Ladybird Jet is Launching Flights Between Dallas and Fredericksburg appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
Frequent Miler
Citi Strata Elite℠ Credit Card Review (2025)
Since the demise of the (greatly missed) Prestige card, Citibank has remained curiously absent from the bougie world of ultra-premium travel cards. Once it leaked that the bank had trademarked the name “Strata Elite,” years of false starts, rumors, and speculation followed, while points and miles collectors not-so-patiently waited for...
ATX Jetsetter
Weekly Recap: August 9, 2025
Catch up on the latest aviation and travel related news for the week ending August 9, 2025 in the ATX Jetsetter weekly recap. The post Weekly Recap: August 9, 2025 appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
The Bulkhead Seat
American Airlines Adds More Flights to Québec City as Other Airlines Scale Back Canadian Flights
American Airlines is bucking the recent trend where we have seen airlines cut frequency… The post American Airlines Adds More Flights to Québec City as Other Airlines Scale Back Canadian Flights appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
The Bulkhead Seat
Another Antisemitic Message is Found Scribbled on a JetBlue Kosher Meal
Earlier this week, I wrote about Passengers on Iberia Airlines flight IB 102 getting… The post Another Antisemitic Message is Found Scribbled on a JetBlue Kosher Meal appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter – Dentrekx Next Generation Travel Toothbrush
Discover the Dentrekx Travel Toothbrush on Kickstarter—innovative features, sleek design, and exclusive backer offers!
Live and Let’s Fly
Ominous Leak: Alaska Airlines’ New “Atmos Rewards” Loyalty Program
I can’t help but feel that when Alaska Airlines replaces Mileage Plan with “Atmos Rewards” when it combines loyalty programs with Hawaiian Miles, the result for consumers will not be positive. But it’s not too late to ensure that Alaska Airlines remains an outlier in the world of frequent flyer...
One Mile at a Time
116-Room Waldorf Astoria Helsinki Opening Soon (Former Hotel Maria)
Several weeks ago, it was announced that Helsinki is getting an internationally branded luxury hotel, which I’d say is pretty exciting. We’ve just learned when the rebranding will happen, and the hotel is now bookable under its new ”flag.”
Point Me to the Plane
Madrid, Spain: How to Save Money, Time, and Eat Well
There are many things everyone should experience in Madrid. One of them is eating around town. The food is just too good to pass up!
Your Mileage May Vary
The Big Difference When Flying Singapore Airlines from Changi Airport
Singapore Airlines is known for its exceptional service no matter where you’re flying from — but if you’ve ever taken one of their long-haul flights from Singapore itself, you might…
You Are Travel
Labor Unions Get a Big W: All Major Las Vegas Strip Casino Now Unionized
Tl;dr – The Culinary Workers Union represents over 60,000 workers in The Silver State. In Vegas, many hospitality… The post Labor Unions Get a Big W: All Major Las Vegas Strip Casino Now Unionized appeared first on You Are Travel.
Your Mileage May Vary
Bad Credit Card Marketing: Get Our Card Because It’s the Heaviest
There are many things a bank’s PR team can choose as the “hook” to lure you into applying for a credit card. Maybe it’s a low interest rate or a…
Travel Points Playbook
Drinking Our Way Through New Orleans’ French Quarter
Earlier this year I wrote a post in my One Card, One Trip series about a long weekend…
Miles To Memories
How the AAdvantage Loyalty Points System Surpasses Traditional Elite Levels
The AAdvantage Loyalty Points program offers familiar elite tiers, but a more advanced collection strategy moves past them. The post How the AAdvantage Loyalty Points System Surpasses Traditional Elite Levels appeared first on Miles to Memories.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Monkeying Around in Phuket in Thailand.
If you are in Phuket in Thailand and are tired of going to the beach or lazing around the resort property at which you are staying — but want something to do that is memorable but does not cost anything — consider visiting Toe Sae Hill, which is also known...
The Bulkhead Seat
2025 Weekly Review: August 9th
Greetings from Chicago. I was home this week, but will be back on the… The post 2025 Weekly Review: August 9th appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Live and Let’s Fly
“I’ll Have You Gang Raped!” Virgin Atlantic Passenger Jailed After Threatening Flight Attendant
A man at the center of a horrific 2023 incident onboard Virgin Atlantic has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for his vile outburst against a cabin crew member on a flight to Pakistan. Virgin Atlantic Passenger Jailed For Vile Threats Against Flight Attendant Let’s first review what happened,...
View from the Wing
High-Season On The Côte d’Azur: Waking Up To The Mediterranean At Nice’s Iconic 1929 Art Deco Hyatt Regency
I'd say that the hotel's decor and interiors feels somewhat dated and my room felt very much like a Hyatt Regency that could have been anyway. The bed was good and blackout shades excellent. But given the beachfront location and that the room was large, plus good food and...