Miles To Memories
Transfer Citi ThankYou Points to Virgin Atlantic with 30% Bonus
This promotion get you 30% more points when you transfer your ThankYou Points to the Virgin Atlantic Flying Club program. The post Transfer Citi ThankYou Points to Virgin Atlantic with 30% Bonus appeared first on Miles to Memories.
One Mile at a Time
Mess: Southwest 737 & Cessna Citation Mid-Air Close Call Near Van Nuys
I’m not sure what to make of this incident, other than being grateful that the Southwest Airlines pilots seemed to know what they were doing…
Points With a Crew
Groupon Deal: Mother’s Day Personalized Waterproof Beach Bag
"Celebrate Mother's Day with a special touch! Discover Groupon's personalized waterproof beach bag for just $19.99, down from $99.99. Available in two sizes and customizable in style, it's the perfect gift for the mom who loves beach days or poolside relaxation. Don't miss the shipping cutoff on April 27th to...
Live and Let’s Fly
5 American AAdvantage Redemption Sweet Spots
American Airlines AAdvantage is now the most valuable loyalty program among the three major US network carriers. One reason is because of its both objectively and relatively attractive award redemption charts. Here, I’ll highlight my top five American AAdvantage Redemption Sweet Spots. 5 American AAdvantage Redemption Sweet Spots – Still...
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Miles To Memories
Transfer Citi ThankYou Points to Virgin Atlantic with 30% Bonus
This promotion get you 30% more points when you transfer your ThankYou Points to the Virgin Atlantic Flying Club program. The post Transfer Citi ThankYou Points to Virgin Atlantic with 30% Bonus appeared first on Miles to Memories.
One Mile at a Time
Mess: Southwest 737 & Cessna Citation Mid-Air Close Call Near Van Nuys
I’m not sure what to make of this incident, other than being grateful that the Southwest Airlines pilots seemed to know what they were doing…
Points With a Crew
Groupon Deal: Mother’s Day Personalized Waterproof Beach Bag
"Celebrate Mother's Day with a special touch! Discover Groupon's personalized waterproof beach bag for just $19.99, down from $99.99. Available in two sizes and customizable in style, it's the perfect gift for the mom who loves beach days or poolside relaxation. Don't miss the shipping cutoff on April 27th to...
Live and Let’s Fly
5 American AAdvantage Redemption Sweet Spots
American Airlines AAdvantage is now the most valuable loyalty program among the three major US network carriers. One reason is because of its both objectively and relatively attractive award redemption charts. Here, I’ll highlight my top five American AAdvantage Redemption Sweet Spots. 5 American AAdvantage Redemption Sweet Spots – Still...
Your Mileage May Vary
FINALLY! First Country Makes VAT Refund Simple, Instantaneous, & User Friendly
I have to tell y’all that I consider myself to be pretty well-traveled. And I’m no slouch when it comes to brains, either. And yet, I have never, ever managed…
View from the Wing
First Class Used To Be Free With Status—Now I Use A $70/Hour Rule For Discounted Upgrades
Cheap 'first class buy ups' can be a great deal even as they make elite status so much less valuable. I recently purchased a couple of them and it caused me to refresh my thinking around how much I'm willing to pay. Continue reading First Class Used To Be...
Frequent Miler
TopCashback: Increased rates for some travel sites (IHG 12%, Best Western 15.65%, Viator up to 15% & more)
TopCashback is running a Spring Break Travel Event this week which is offering some attractive rates for a variety of travel sites. The Deal TopCashback is offering increased cashback rates for travel sites including: IHG – 12% Best Western – 15.65% Viator – up to 15% Virgin Atlantic – up...
ATX Jetsetter
Slides Deployed on American Airlines Jet After Smoke Enters Cabin
Slides were deployed on an American Airlines aircraft while parked at the gate in Philadelphia after smoke entered the cabin. The post Slides Deployed on American Airlines Jet After Smoke Enters Cabin appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Qatar Airways is Giving Passengers Flying On Its New Routes to Australia Free Food Vouchers At its Doha Hub
Qatar Airways has come up with an interesting way to celebrate the launch of its hard-fought expansion to Australia’s key gateway cities by offering passengers flying to or from Australia free food and drink vouchers for their layover at Doha Hamad International Airport. The airline is slated to add new...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
April 14 Bonus Offer Highlight: United MileagePlus – Buy miles with up to a 90% bonus or 45% discount
Today's bonus offer highlight is this month's buy miles offer from United MileagePlus who are offering up to a 90% bonus or 45% discount when buying miles. Check out all of the new bonuses added today: The post April 14 Bonus Offer Highlight: United MileagePlus – Buy miles with up to...
One Mile at a Time
Will Boarding Passes & Check-In Be Scrapped In Air Travel Shake-Up?
Could we see boarding passes and check-in made obsolete in a matter of years, as one of the biggest shake-ups to the flying experience in decades (thanks to Jay for flagging this)? While I’m sure the technology could become a reality, I’m skeptical about the timeline…
Economy Class & Beyond
Refreshed Costa Coffee opens at Heathrow Terminal 4 Arrivals
Let’s face it – a mug of coffee or something resembling it is never a bad thing. For those travelling through Heathrow Terminal 4, there’s good news, with Costa Coffee reopening at Arrivals.   Costa Coffee at Heathrow Terminal 4 Arrivals – Image, Costa Coffee.  The newly designed store combines...
The Bulkhead Seat
Frontier Airlines is Giving Away 100 $250 Vouchers to Celebrate Earth Week
Frontier Airlines announced today that it’s running a contest and fare sale to celebrate… The post Frontier Airlines is Giving Away 100 $250 Vouchers to Celebrate Earth Week appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Royal Air Maroc ATR 72-600 Business Class
I flew down from Casablanca to Marakesh in Royal Air Maroc on an ATR 72-600 in business class and found the 124-mile flight was quite a (sweet) treat. Royal Air Maroc ATR 72-600 Business Class Review (CMN-RAK) After arriving from New York, I had a long layover in Casablanca, which...
One Mile at a Time
Review: British Airways Lounge San Francisco Airport (SFO)
For the outbound portion of our winter trip to Tokyo and Niseko, we flew Japan Airlines’ 777 first class from San Francisco to Tokyo. Japan Airlines sends its premium passengers to the British Airways Lounge San Francisco (SFO), so in this post, I want to review that experience.
Travel Codex
Huge Sale: Lindblad Expeditions Galápagos Cruise From $5,000
If you’re the kind of traveler who reads Travel Codex, chances are you’re not new to the idea of going big when you go remote. Whether it’s chasing Polar bears in Svalbard, sipping sundowners in the Serengeti on safari, or penguin viewing in Antarctica, you know the value of once-in-a-lifetime experiences....
View from the Wing
United Gave Away A 4-Year-Old’s Seat, Told The Father “Just Board” With the Wrong Ticket—Then Threatened An FAA Report When He Left The Plane To Get Help
A family flying on United Airlines from Geneva to Newark had their seats scattered when flight 957 swapped Boeing 767 aircraft to one with a different configuration. The two parents, their four year old and their 18-month old were no longer all together in a row like they'd booked. Continue...
Points Miles and Bling
Review: Air Canada Economy from Dublin to Toronto
Booking: Air Canada Economy Boeing 787-9 In March, I spontaneously decided to visit Ireland. With only 11 days’ notice and… The post Review: Air Canada Economy from Dublin to Toronto appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Earn a Mystery Bonus MileagePlus Miles by Shopping in April
Effective through today, Monday, April 14, 2025 at 11:59:59 in the evening Eastern Daylight Time, you can earn bonus United Airlines MileagePlus miles — in addition to the standard MileagePlus miles earned — during the Mystery Bonus campaign at the MileagePlus Shopping portal by spending a minimum of... The post Earn...
Frequent Miler
Choice no annual fee card now has 60k points welcome offer
Other than a short period of time last summer when the Wells Fargo Choice Privileges Mastercard and Mastercard Select cards had welcome offers of 70,000 and 100,000 points respectively, the bonus points you could earn when applying for the cards have been 40,000 and 60,000 points respectively. There’s currently a...
The Points of Life
TPOL’s March Madness Bracket: CalGator Is Coming to Puerto Rico…Eventually
I have been running TPOL’s March Madness bracket for years. Each year, someone wins. Each year, no one claims the prize. I am happy to say that I have connected with CalGator, the winner of the bracket in a Rory tiebreak. I look forward to welcoming him to Puerto Rico...
Miles For Family
ANA Finally Adds One-Way Awards, Citi 30% Transfer Bonus and More
ANA Finally Adds One-Way Awards and Other Changes: The biggest news last week was ANA’s announcement of adding one-way award redemptions. I’ve never used miles for ANA awards because they used to only allow round-trip award redemptions, which were very tricky to find. Part of me is excited about this...
Economy Class & Beyond
Discover Airlines to be the first customer for Pansonic’s Multi-Orbit Connectivity
Just before AIX, Panasonic Avionics announced that had completed major tests in its Multi-Orbit platform. Well, it seems they snuck out a customer for it – Discover Airlines. Discover Airlines will be the first airline in the Lufthansa Group, as well as one of the first airlines in the world...
Live and Let’s Fly
Delta Passenger Sprays Lysol in Cabin, Leaves Everyone Coughing
An overzealous Delta Air Lines passenger whipped out a bottle of Lysol and began spraying her seat and the area around after boarding. The consequences were felt immediately by passengers around her. Delta Air Lines Passenger Causes Coughing Spells As She Disinfects Cabin With Lysol A Delta passenger had the...
Your Mileage May Vary
FINALLY! First Country Makes VAT Refund Simple, Instantaneous, & User Friendly
I have to tell y’all that I consider myself to be pretty well-traveled. And I’m no slouch when it comes to brains, either. And yet, I have never, ever managed…
View from the Wing
First Class Used To Be Free With Status—Now I Use A $70/Hour Rule For Discounted Upgrades
Cheap 'first class buy ups' can be a great deal even as they make elite status so much less valuable. I recently purchased a couple of them and it caused me to refresh my thinking around how much I'm willing to pay. Continue reading First Class Used To Be...
Frequent Miler
TopCashback: Increased rates for some travel sites (IHG 12%, Best Western 15.65%, Viator up to 15% & more)
TopCashback is running a Spring Break Travel Event this week which is offering some attractive rates for a variety of travel sites. The Deal TopCashback is offering increased cashback rates for travel sites including: IHG – 12% Best Western – 15.65% Viator – up to 15% Virgin Atlantic – up...
ATX Jetsetter
Slides Deployed on American Airlines Jet After Smoke Enters Cabin
Slides were deployed on an American Airlines aircraft while parked at the gate in Philadelphia after smoke entered the cabin. The post Slides Deployed on American Airlines Jet After Smoke Enters Cabin appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Qatar Airways is Giving Passengers Flying On Its New Routes to Australia Free Food Vouchers At its Doha Hub
Qatar Airways has come up with an interesting way to celebrate the launch of its hard-fought expansion to Australia’s key gateway cities by offering passengers flying to or from Australia free food and drink vouchers for their layover at Doha Hamad International Airport. The airline is slated to add new...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
April 14 Bonus Offer Highlight: United MileagePlus – Buy miles with up to a 90% bonus or 45% discount
Today's bonus offer highlight is this month's buy miles offer from United MileagePlus who are offering up to a 90% bonus or 45% discount when buying miles. Check out all of the new bonuses added today: The post April 14 Bonus Offer Highlight: United MileagePlus – Buy miles with up to...
One Mile at a Time
Will Boarding Passes & Check-In Be Scrapped In Air Travel Shake-Up?
Could we see boarding passes and check-in made obsolete in a matter of years, as one of the biggest shake-ups to the flying experience in decades (thanks to Jay for flagging this)? While I’m sure the technology could become a reality, I’m skeptical about the timeline…
The Bulkhead Seat
Frontier Airlines is Giving Away 100 $250 Vouchers to Celebrate Earth Week
Frontier Airlines announced today that it’s running a contest and fare sale to celebrate… The post Frontier Airlines is Giving Away 100 $250 Vouchers to Celebrate Earth Week appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.