View from the Wing
American Airlines Reveals Surprising Potential New Routes to Employees—Mallorca, Casablanca, and Cape Town
At an internal leadership event last week, American Airlines revealed a surprising shortlist of potential new international routes—including Mallorca, Casablanca, and even Cape Town.
Miles For Family
My Latest Credit Card Approval
It’s been 2 months since my last credit card approval, but I’ve already hit the required spending to earn the welcome bonus on my Citi Strata Elite (see this post). So, I’m open to another new credit card that will help reduce the cost of my family’s future vacations. (See...
View from the Wing
American Airlines Reveals Surprising Potential New Routes to Employees—Mallorca, Casablanca, and Cape Town
At an internal leadership event last week, American Airlines revealed a surprising shortlist of potential new international routes—including Mallorca, Casablanca, and even Cape Town.
Miles For Family
My Latest Credit Card Approval
It’s been 2 months since my last credit card approval, but I’ve already hit the required spending to earn the welcome bonus on my Citi Strata Elite (see this post). So, I’m open to another new credit card that will help reduce the cost of my family’s future vacations. (See...
Economy Class & Beyond
Birmingham Airport dangles route aid to re-launch services to New York
Whilst Birmingham is the UK’s second city (depending on the metric you’re using), it lacks a direct service to New York. Well, the airport has announced a targeted financial support package on offer to airlines that looks to attract direct connectivity between Birmingham and New York. Or as the rest...
Eye of the Flyer
Special Southwest Credit Card Offer: Earn a Companion Pass Through FEBRUARY *2027*!!
If you and a companion plan to travel extensively over the next year and want free airfare, you're in luck!
All three of the Southwest Rapid Rewards® personal/consumer credit cards feature a limited-time offer that allows you to earn a Southwest Companion Pass through February 28, 2027, and some bonus points, just for fun.
The post...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Thai Airways Royal Orchid Prestige Lounge Bangkok (BKK)
The final stop on my Star Alliance Lounge tour in Bangkok (BKK) was the Thai Royal Orchid Prestige Lounge in the main terminal of the international departures area, the flagship Thai Airways Lounge. Thai Airways Royal Orchid Prestige Lounge Bangkok Review – Main Terminal (BKK) This is a very central...
One Mile at a Time
Lufthansa Lounge Access With Amex Platinum Card: A Little-Known Perk
The American Express Platinum Card (review) and The Business Platinum Card from American Express (review) both participate in Amexs Global Lounge Collection, which includes access to Amex Centurion Lounges, Delta Sky Club Lounges, Priority Pass Lounges, Escape Lounges, and more. (Enrollment is required for select benefits)
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
United Airlines Flight Attendant Stops Service to Hug Crying Passenger in Heartwarming Viral Video
Good really does lead the way, as one United Airlines flight attendant showed in a small but truly meaningful interaction with an upset passenger who had just discovered she was going to miss her international connection during a flight from Chicago O’Hare to San Francisco on Saturday morning. Working his...
Frequent Miler
70 Marriott elite nights for $1,118 in annual fees: Should I do it?
After wrapping up Lifetime Platinum status in the Marriott Bonvoy program a couple of years ago, I thought that would be the end of my attempts to proactively earn elite status with Marriott. I currently earn 30 elite night credits each year via a couple of Marriott credit cards. Titanium...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
First Antarctic Continental Landing: Meusnier Point and Recess Cove
Our first Antarctic continental landing after breakfast was at Meusnier Point before cruising the waters of Recess Cove in a zodiac. Although we were on land at Barrientos Island in the South Shetland Islands the evening before, Meusnier Point was the first time most of us would ever step on...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Top 5 Hotel Stay Bonuses for Airline Programs – February 2026
Here are our Top 5 Hotel Stay Bonus Airline Mile/Point offers for this month! This post is for bonuses that you credit to an airline frequent flyer program. Many of these offers go beyond this month so don’t count them out for stays you’re book past this month. If none...
One Mile at a Time
Why Hotel Rooms Are Often Described As “Keys” (No, It’s Not Douchey, I Swear)
Often when I write about hotels, I’ll mention how many ”keys” a particular property has. I can’t count the number of times that OMAAT readers comment on my use of that term. For example, Glenn just asked why I use this term, and commented to say that it’s ”one thing...
Frequent Miler
Do we undervalue Delta card welcome offers? | Ask Us Anything Ep83 | 2-4-26
Do we undervalue Delta card welcome offers? How do you guys maximize SkyTeam? We answered these and many other questions on the Ask Us Anything hosted live on February 4th of 2026. Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast platform. You can click the timestamps below...
You Are Travel
Just 3 Spaces Left at this Southern California Retreat – Book By Tuesday!
tl;dr – Start your spring with 3 nights and 4 days in beautiful Southern California wine country on…
The post Just 3 Spaces Left at this Southern California Retreat – Book By Tuesday! appeared first on You Are Travel.
View from the Wing
Passenger Forgets $20,000 Cash in Checked Bag—TSA Screener Celebrated for Not Stealing It [Roundup
In a story so absurd it cannot possibly be real, a passenger accidentally left $20,000 in cash inside her checked luggage at Boston Logan Airport—and the TSA screener who found it was celebrated for not stealing the money.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Top 5 Flight Bonus Miles and Points Offers for February 2026
Here are our Top 5 Flight Bonus Mile/Point Offers for this month. This post is of course for bonuses for flying this month however many of these offers go beyond so don’t count them out for flights you need to book past this month. If none of the offers listed...
Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – United Airlines Boeing 777-200ER unloading at London Heathrow Terminal 2
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a United Airlines Boeing 777-200ER, which is unloading at London Heathrow Terminal 2, accompanied by a sister 777 and tails by Thai Airways and Singapore Airlines. United Airlines operates a fleet of 53 Boeing...
One Mile at a Time
Capella Taipei: What A Hotel… I’m Now Obsessed With The Capella Brand
We just spent a few nights at the 86-key Capella Taipei, which opened in 2025, setting a new standard for hotels in the city. I was very much looking forward to this stay, not just because I thought this specific hotel looked beautiful, but also because I was intrigued by...
Eye of the Flyer
Special Southwest Credit Card Offer: Earn a Companion Pass Through FEBRUARY *2027*!!
If you and a companion plan to travel extensively over the next year and want free airfare, you're in luck!
All three of the Southwest Rapid Rewards® personal/consumer credit cards feature a limited-time offer that allows you to earn a Southwest Companion Pass through February 28, 2027, and some bonus points, just for fun.
The post...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Thai Airways Royal Orchid Prestige Lounge Bangkok (BKK)
The final stop on my Star Alliance Lounge tour in Bangkok (BKK) was the Thai Royal Orchid Prestige Lounge in the main terminal of the international departures area, the flagship Thai Airways Lounge. Thai Airways Royal Orchid Prestige Lounge Bangkok Review – Main Terminal (BKK) This is a very central...
One Mile at a Time
Lufthansa Lounge Access With Amex Platinum Card: A Little-Known Perk
The American Express Platinum Card (review) and The Business Platinum Card from American Express (review) both participate in Amexs Global Lounge Collection, which includes access to Amex Centurion Lounges, Delta Sky Club Lounges, Priority Pass Lounges, Escape Lounges, and more. (Enrollment is required for select benefits)
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
United Airlines Flight Attendant Stops Service to Hug Crying Passenger in Heartwarming Viral Video
Good really does lead the way, as one United Airlines flight attendant showed in a small but truly meaningful interaction with an upset passenger who had just discovered she was going to miss her international connection during a flight from Chicago O’Hare to San Francisco on Saturday morning. Working his...
Frequent Miler
70 Marriott elite nights for $1,118 in annual fees: Should I do it?
After wrapping up Lifetime Platinum status in the Marriott Bonvoy program a couple of years ago, I thought that would be the end of my attempts to proactively earn elite status with Marriott. I currently earn 30 elite night credits each year via a couple of Marriott credit cards. Titanium...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
First Antarctic Continental Landing: Meusnier Point and Recess Cove
Our first Antarctic continental landing after breakfast was at Meusnier Point before cruising the waters of Recess Cove in a zodiac. Although we were on land at Barrientos Island in the South Shetland Islands the evening before, Meusnier Point was the first time most of us would ever step on...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Top 5 Hotel Stay Bonuses for Airline Programs – February 2026
Here are our Top 5 Hotel Stay Bonus Airline Mile/Point offers for this month! This post is for bonuses that you credit to an airline frequent flyer program. Many of these offers go beyond this month so don’t count them out for stays you’re book past this month. If none...
