View from the Wing
Cosmopolitan Las Vegas Hits Guests With Gratuity, Service Charge and a 22% Tip — All on One Bill [Roundup]
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading Cosmopolitan Las Vegas Hits Guests With Gratuity, Service Charge and a 22% Tip — All on One...
One Mile at a Time
What Are Operational Upgrades On Flights? How Do You Score Them?
There are all kinds of ways to score a first or business class seat, aside from outright paying for it (either with cash or miles). Often you can use miles or upgrade instruments to secure a premium seat, while in other situations airlines offer complimentary upgrades to elite members.
Eye of the Flyer
5X Shopping Points, Sharing Free Luggage, Delta Weather Waiver, and a Simple, Free Travel Hack
I hope you’re having a great weekend! Can you believe December starts in only a couple of days? If you’re as whiplashed by that as we are, you might’ve missed one of our posts this week. Here’s what we covered! Are you going to start earning 5X points on certain...
Frequent Miler
Leveraging flexibility, stacking Black Friday/Cyber Monday harder, re-considering the best hotel points and more [Week in Review]
One of the ways in which my travel habits have changed significantly since becoming entrenched in miles and points is the flexible way I look at plans, even those plans that seem solidified. Even when a trip is “set”, I can’t really resist keeping an eye out for a better...
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Pointalize
What Is Dynamic Pricing for Miles — And How to Beat It
Tired of poor award flight availability? Our guide to dynamic pricing for miles shows you how to find deals, maximize miles, and beat the system.
View from the Wing
Cosmopolitan Las Vegas Hits Guests With Gratuity, Service Charge and a 22% Tip — All on One Bill [Roundup]
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading Cosmopolitan Las Vegas Hits Guests With Gratuity, Service Charge and a 22% Tip — All on One...
Live from a Lounge
Air India offering 20% – 50% bonus on points conversion from SBI co-branded credit cards
Air India Maharaja Club has returned with a new promotion, encouraging customers of its SBI Cards co-brand credit cards to transfer their points to the programme with a 20% to 50% bonus from the airline. The post Air India offering 20% – 50% bonus on points conversion from SBI co-branded...
One Mile at a Time
What Are Operational Upgrades On Flights? How Do You Score Them?
There are all kinds of ways to score a first or business class seat, aside from outright paying for it (either with cash or miles). Often you can use miles or upgrade instruments to secure a premium seat, while in other situations airlines offer complimentary upgrades to elite members.
Eye of the Flyer
5X Shopping Points, Sharing Free Luggage, Delta Weather Waiver, and a Simple, Free Travel Hack
I hope you’re having a great weekend! Can you believe December starts in only a couple of days? If you’re as whiplashed by that as we are, you might’ve missed one of our posts this week. Here’s what we covered! Are you going to start earning 5X points on certain...
Frequent Miler
Leveraging flexibility, stacking Black Friday/Cyber Monday harder, re-considering the best hotel points and more [Week in Review]
One of the ways in which my travel habits have changed significantly since becoming entrenched in miles and points is the flexible way I look at plans, even those plans that seem solidified. Even when a trip is “set”, I can’t really resist keeping an eye out for a better...
One Mile at a Time
The Florentin Frankfurt Opens, As The City’s Best New Hotel: Exciting, But…
A hotel that I’ve been looking forward to for years is finally opening in the coming days. Admittedly I’m probably a little more excited about this than the average person (since I have family in the area), so thanks for indulging me…
The Bulkhead Seat
Spirit Airlines Unveils Black & Yellow Friday Deals With Savings Through Cyber Monday
Spirit Airlines kicked off the holiday season yesterday with its Black and Yellow Friday… The post Spirit Airlines Unveils Black & Yellow Friday Deals With Savings Through Cyber Monday appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
The Alviator
Free And Easy Wins To Maximise Your Future Redemption Opportunities
Nothing frustrates a traveller more than "your account must be 90 days old in order to transfer miles" – here are some preventative measures. The post Free And Easy Wins To Maximise Your Future Redemption Opportunities appeared first on The Alviator.
One Mile at a Time
Ryanair Ends Prime Membership, Claims Customers Saved Too Much Money
Ryanair is ending its annual paid membership program, after finding that members actually took advantage of the savings being offered. That’s quite an explanation…
a backpack in front of a picture of an airplane
BoardingArea
Review: United Club – Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
Lounge epitomizes United’s mid-2010s design motif, has excellent breakfast buffet, a dining area that is apart from the main lounge, and a friendly staff. The summary The lounge is to the left of the escalators that passengers descend from when accessing the C concourse gates in Terminal 1. The gates...
Frequent Miler
(Extended to 12pm EST 11/29) Rove Black Friday promos: 3x on flights, 10X on hotel stays + up to 5K bonus miles for first time booking, gift card deals, & more
Update 11/29/25: This offer has been extended until 12pm EST today, 11/29/25. If you slept on this promo, you still have a little time left. ~ Rove Miles will be running a bunch of one day promotions on Black Friday (i.e. November 28) only. That includes the opportunity to earn 10x miles...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Ryanair Abandons First-Ever Membership Scheme For Frequent Flyers After Members Cost The Airline €1.6 Million
Ryanair has abandoned its first-ever attempt at a premium membership scheme for frequent flyers after members cost the low-cost airline €1.6 million (US $1.85 million) in just eight months as they snapped up big discounts on flight bookings. The Dublin-based carrier first announced its premium subscription service dubbed Prime in...
PointsMath
Flash Deal: Seats Aero Subscription Promotion
Seats Aero is my favourite and go-to tool to search for award flights. And, it is one tool that I have a subscription to and can easily recommend to everyone interested in Award Travel. Now, Seats Aero Subscription is available at a 30% discount till 30th November 2025. Seats Aero...
PointsMath
Buy Air Canada Aeroplan Points with up to 100% Bonus [1.34¢ or ₹ 1.20/Point]
Air Canada is a member of the Star Alliance. Its frequent flyer program, Aeroplan, is one of the best, with many airline partners, offers a stopover for just 5,000 points, and has good flight award availability. And if you are short of points, you can top up using this 100%...
PointsMath
Updated: SBI Points & Miles Transfer Partner [Nov’25]
Last year, SBI launched a three-mile card. The miles on these cards can also be transferred to Airlines and hotels. They have also added a few new transfer partners since launch. The good thing is that the transfer ratio is the same. Apart from SBI Miles, you can also transfer...
Live from a Lounge
Airbus notifies software glitch requiring immediate work on 6000 A320 aircraft globally; Air India and IndiGo warn of delays
Airbus has notified of a software issue that may impact the A320 family aircraft globally. About 5-6000 jets are expected to be affected. Here are the details of the issue and the rectification. The post Airbus notifies software glitch requiring immediate work on 6000 A320 aircraft globally; Air India and...
2PAXfly
AIRBUS: A320 software glitch triggers chaos at Australian airports and internationally
If you turned up at an airport this morning expecting a routine Jetstar hop to Melbourne, Hobart or Adelaide, chances are you walked straight into a scene that looked more like the chaos of Boxing Day sales. Airports were filled with long queues, cancelled flights, confused announcements, and a whole...
Points With a Crew
37 Amazon Black Friday Evening Deals (Tech, Travel, Apple, Gift Cards and more)
Black Friday is here and there are some great Amazon Black Friday deals. Check out these deals on travel gear, tech, Apple, gift cards and more
Eye of the Flyer
Delta Issues Weather Waiver for Dozens of Midwest Cities — and Syracuse
Ugly, winter winter is about to slam into the United States’ midsection — during one of the busiest travel weekends all year. Several of the country’s major airports will experience inclement weather. Grrreeaat. So, Delta Air Lines has issued a “Midwestern Weather Advisory” for several dozen cities in the Heartland...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Should Hotel Room Category Names Be Standardized Globally?
When you book a reservation for a room at a hotel or resort property, you are met with a plethora of options — perhaps a standard room, a deluxe room, a premium room, an ocean view room, a garden view room, a junior suite, or even a presidential suite —...
Frequent Miler
Super Stacking Stories | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep334 | 11-28-25
In today’s podcast episode, we’ll talk about the many things we got wrong last week (oops!), how Etihad is sinking to a new low, and we’ll reminisce about our extreme stacking adventures. Super Stacking Stories Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast platform. You can click...
Points With a Crew
Marriott Bonvoy Black Friday Cyber Sale – Up to 25% Off
Unlock up to 25% off winter stays with the Marriott Bonvoy Cyber Sale — Barcelona city breaks, ski resorts, or beach escapes. Book soon!
Running with Miles
Awesome Deal! Get a Free $50 Just For Shopping Online [New Rakuten Members Only]
You are already shopping online - why not get a free $50 for doing it? Here is what you need to get that free $50 (new Rakuten members only). The post Awesome Deal! Get a Free $50 Just For Shopping Online [New Rakuten Members Only] appeared first on Running with Miles.
One Mile at a Time
The Florentin Frankfurt Opens, As The City’s Best New Hotel: Exciting, But…
A hotel that I’ve been looking forward to for years is finally opening in the coming days. Admittedly I’m probably a little more excited about this than the average person (since I have family in the area), so thanks for indulging me…
The Bulkhead Seat
Spirit Airlines Unveils Black & Yellow Friday Deals With Savings Through Cyber Monday
Spirit Airlines kicked off the holiday season yesterday with its Black and Yellow Friday… The post Spirit Airlines Unveils Black & Yellow Friday Deals With Savings Through Cyber Monday appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
One Mile at a Time
Ryanair Ends Prime Membership, Claims Customers Saved Too Much Money
Ryanair is ending its annual paid membership program, after finding that members actually took advantage of the savings being offered. That’s quite an explanation…
Frequent Miler
(Extended to 12pm EST 11/29) Rove Black Friday promos: 3x on flights, 10X on hotel stays + up to 5K bonus miles for first time booking, gift card deals, & more
Update 11/29/25: This offer has been extended until 12pm EST today, 11/29/25. If you slept on this promo, you still have a little time left. ~ Rove Miles will be running a bunch of one day promotions on Black Friday (i.e. November 28) only. That includes the opportunity to earn 10x miles...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Ryanair Abandons First-Ever Membership Scheme For Frequent Flyers After Members Cost The Airline €1.6 Million
Ryanair has abandoned its first-ever attempt at a premium membership scheme for frequent flyers after members cost the low-cost airline €1.6 million (US $1.85 million) in just eight months as they snapped up big discounts on flight bookings. The Dublin-based carrier first announced its premium subscription service dubbed Prime in...
Points With a Crew
37 Amazon Black Friday Evening Deals (Tech, Travel, Apple, Gift Cards and more)
Black Friday is here and there are some great Amazon Black Friday deals. Check out these deals on travel gear, tech, Apple, gift cards and more
Eye of the Flyer
Delta Issues Weather Waiver for Dozens of Midwest Cities — and Syracuse
Ugly, winter winter is about to slam into the United States’ midsection — during one of the busiest travel weekends all year. Several of the country’s major airports will experience inclement weather. Grrreeaat. So, Delta Air Lines has issued a “Midwestern Weather Advisory” for several dozen cities in the Heartland...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Should Hotel Room Category Names Be Standardized Globally?
When you book a reservation for a room at a hotel or resort property, you are met with a plethora of options — perhaps a standard room, a deluxe room, a premium room, an ocean view room, a garden view room, a junior suite, or even a presidential suite —...