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Even If You’re Just Transiting Hong Kong, Refusing To Unlock Your Devices Is Now A Crime
he U.S. government is warning travelers that Hong Kong has changed its national security rules so that even people merely transiting the airport can be compelled to unlock phones, laptops, and other devices — and refusing can now be a criminal offense. That makes Hong Kong International Airport a much...
Frequent Miler
Bilt Rent Day for April 2026: Up to 125% transfer bonus to Wyndham
Bilt has announced details of its next Rent Day promotion and it’s another transfer bonus where you could get more than a 100% bonus. The downside is that it’s to Wyndham, so even at the top level it’s not worth it. The Deal Get a bonus when transferring Bilt Rewards...
John The Wanderer
Disney Believe: Everything We Know About Disney’s Newest Wish-Class Ship
This article is the Disney Believe. It is about the announcement of Disney Cruise Line’s fourth Wish-class ship and its scheduled debut in late 2027. On March 18, 2026, Disney…
Points With a Crew
The #1 trick to tell if your flight is going to be delayed
There's one trick that I reliably use to determine whether my flight is going to leave on time. Expert travelers know that the simple way to find out is to ...
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View from the Wing
Even If You’re Just Transiting Hong Kong, Refusing To Unlock Your Devices Is Now A Crime
he U.S. government is warning travelers that Hong Kong has changed its national security rules so that even people merely transiting the airport can be compelled to unlock phones, laptops, and other devices — and refusing can now be a criminal offense. That makes Hong Kong International Airport a much...
Frequent Miler
Bilt Rent Day for April 2026: Up to 125% transfer bonus to Wyndham
Bilt has announced details of its next Rent Day promotion and it’s another transfer bonus where you could get more than a 100% bonus. The downside is that it’s to Wyndham, so even at the top level it’s not worth it. The Deal Get a bonus when transferring Bilt Rewards...
John The Wanderer
Disney Believe: Everything We Know About Disney’s Newest Wish-Class Ship
This article is the Disney Believe. It is about the announcement of Disney Cruise Line’s fourth Wish-class ship and its scheduled debut in late 2027. On March 18, 2026, Disney…
Points With a Crew
The #1 trick to tell if your flight is going to be delayed
There's one trick that I reliably use to determine whether my flight is going to leave on time. Expert travelers know that the simple way to find out is to ...
Your Mileage May Vary
Hotels Say Motion-Sensor Thermostats Improve Comfort. Sure They Do.
If you’ve ever walked back into a hotel room after a long day and found it warm, stuffy, or oddly humid, there’s a good chance the thermostat was doing exactly…
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
GHA DISCOVERY: Earn 2x D$ for stays at The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts (Mar 26 Bonus Offer Highlight)
Today's bonus offer highlight is another bonus from GHA DISCOVERY where you can earn 2x D$ for stays at The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts. Check out all of the new bonuses added today:
Frequent Miler
VanillaGift: Get waived purchase fees on Visa gift cards with promo code VGEASTER26
VanillaGift.com is running another promotion that’s waiving purchase fees when buying Visa gift cards. This time you need to use promo code VGEASTER26. The Deal Buy $50+ Visa gift cards from VanillaGift.com & get waived purchase fees when using promo code VGEASTER26. Direct link to offer. Key Terms Expires April...
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Bilt Integrates Points Path Into Its App — Compare Cash Fares And Award Prices Side-By-Side
Bilt has integrated Points Path into its app, giving members a much better way to search flights by showing cash fares, portal redemptions, and transfer-partner award pricing side by side. It is one of the most useful new features Bilt has added, making it easier to see in a single...
Miles To Memories
The One Time Europeans Get A Better Card Offer Than Us?!
Hilton has two interesting debit cards that are currently offering increased bonuses of up to 30,000 points.
The Alviator
Review: Swiss A321neo Business Class (LHR-ZRH)
A review of Swiss' A321neo business class from London to Zurich, on an aircraft featuring WiFi, power ports, and a flight featuring hot food.
Live and Let’s Fly
United Airlines Reaches Second Tentative Deal With Flight Attendants, Pay To Top $100/Hour But Key Details Still Hidden
United Airlines and the union representing its flight attendants have reached a long-awaited tentative agreement on a new contract for a second time. While the headlines focus on “industry-leading pay,” the details suggest a “balanced” agreement that has not yet been made public. United Airlines Reaches Tentative Deal With Flight...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Earn Free Rental Days: ONE TWO FREE Promotion Returns From National Car Rental
The ONE TWO FREE promotion returns from National Car Rental for members of the Emerald Club membership program with which you can earn a free rental day for every two qualifying rentals between Monday, April 6, 2026 and Sunday, June 7, 2026... ...but you must...
Frequent Miler
You can buy National Parks pass from REI & pay with REI gift card from Capital One Shopping + earn rewards
We received a great tip in the Frequent Miler Insiders Facebook group a couple of days ago that we wanted to surface here on the blog for anyone who’s interested in visiting National Parks around the country, as well as other National Park Service-run locations like National Historical Parks, National...
View from the Wing
American Flight Attendants Say The Airline Is Not Telling Crew About ICE Agents And Deportees Onboard [Roundup]
American flight attendants raise concerns about ICE agents and deportees onboard, some experts argue airports should privatize screening to avoid TSA shutdown meltdowns, and a United business class meal draws brutal reactions online.
Your Mileage May Vary
A Small Name Error Cost Him $6,000 On A Flight—Then The Airline Changed Its Mind
A small typo on a plane ticket doesn’t seem like a big deal—until it suddenly costs thousands of dollars. Some airline rules are important for obvious reasons, such as not…
Miles To Memories
Amex Business Platinum and Business Gold Cards Getting New $300 ChatGPT Credit
American Express is adding a new credit to the U.S. Business Platinum and Business Gold Cards.
View from the Wing
United Flight Attendants Reach Deal — Top Pay Would Exceed $100 An Hour After 5.5 Years Without A Raise
United flight attendants have reached a deal that would finally push the top of the pay scale above $100 an hour after going 5.5 years without a raise. The tentative agreement also adds long-sought sit pay and other improvements, giving members a much richer package after they overwhelmingly rejected the...
Frequent Miler
Hyatt promo: Earn 2X points at all-inclusive Bahia Principe brand
Hyatt is encouraging members to stay at its new (to Hyatt) all-inclusive brand Bahia Principe by offering 2X points on stays from April 1 through June 30, 2026. The Deal Earn 2X points when staying at Bahia Principe properties. Direct link to registration. Key Terms Register for the promotion between...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
United Airlines Reaches Tentative Agreement With Flight Attendants in Long-Running Contract Saga
United Airlines has reached a milestone tentative agreement with its flight attendant union representing more than 30,000 crew members in a long-running contract saga that has dragged on for nearly six years. On Thursday, the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA-CWA) announced that its negotiators had managed to secure “targeted” improvements...
The Bulkhead Seat
United Reaches Tentative Flight Attendant Deal With Record Pay and New Benefits
United Airlines has reached a tentative agreement with the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, marking…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Assaults On TSA Officers Surge 500% Since Start of Government Shutdown That Has Left Them Unpaid For 88 Days
Passenger frustration with hours-long lines to get through TSA airport security checkpoints is being taken out on unpaid Transportation Security Officers who are still showing up for work, it has been revealed. Assaults on TSA workers since the start of the partial government shutdown on February 14 have surged by...
Miles To Memories
United Relax Row Brings “Beds” to Economy Class
This is a set of United Economy seats that can transform into a couch, creating a more comfortable option for customers traveling in the United Economy cabin on long-haul flights. 
One Mile at a Time
Lufthansa Revamping First Class Meal Service: Here’s What To Expect
Lufthansa is planning on radically changing its service concept in first class in the coming days (at least that’s what’s claimed), and we now have a sense of what kind of updates we could see to dining onboard…
2PAXfly
AIRLINES: How to travel with GLP-1 medications
Travelling with GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy or Mounjaro is very manageable on long-haul trips, but it does pay to understand how they handle temperature and how best to carry them onboard aircraft. Let’s start by saying DON’T ASK THE CREW TO STORE YOUR MEDICATION IN A REFRIGERATOR ON...
Your Mileage May Vary
Hotels Say Motion-Sensor Thermostats Improve Comfort. Sure They Do.
If you’ve ever walked back into a hotel room after a long day and found it warm, stuffy, or oddly humid, there’s a good chance the thermostat was doing exactly…
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
GHA DISCOVERY: Earn 2x D$ for stays at The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts (Mar 26 Bonus Offer Highlight)
Today's bonus offer highlight is another bonus from GHA DISCOVERY where you can earn 2x D$ for stays at The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts. Check out all of the new bonuses added today:
Frequent Miler
VanillaGift: Get waived purchase fees on Visa gift cards with promo code VGEASTER26
VanillaGift.com is running another promotion that’s waiving purchase fees when buying Visa gift cards. This time you need to use promo code VGEASTER26. The Deal Buy $50+ Visa gift cards from VanillaGift.com & get waived purchase fees when using promo code VGEASTER26. Direct link to offer. Key Terms Expires April...
View from the Wing
Bilt Integrates Points Path Into Its App — Compare Cash Fares And Award Prices Side-By-Side
Bilt has integrated Points Path into its app, giving members a much better way to search flights by showing cash fares, portal redemptions, and transfer-partner award pricing side by side. It is one of the most useful new features Bilt has added, making it easier to see in a single...
Miles To Memories
The One Time Europeans Get A Better Card Offer Than Us?!
Hilton has two interesting debit cards that are currently offering increased bonuses of up to 30,000 points.
Live and Let’s Fly
United Airlines Reaches Second Tentative Deal With Flight Attendants, Pay To Top $100/Hour But Key Details Still Hidden
United Airlines and the union representing its flight attendants have reached a long-awaited tentative agreement on a new contract for a second time. While the headlines focus on “industry-leading pay,” the details suggest a “balanced” agreement that has not yet been made public. United Airlines Reaches Tentative Deal With Flight...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Earn Free Rental Days: ONE TWO FREE Promotion Returns From National Car Rental
The ONE TWO FREE promotion returns from National Car Rental for members of the Emerald Club membership program with which you can earn a free rental day for every two qualifying rentals between Monday, April 6, 2026 and Sunday, June 7, 2026... ...but you must...
Frequent Miler
You can buy National Parks pass from REI & pay with REI gift card from Capital One Shopping + earn rewards
We received a great tip in the Frequent Miler Insiders Facebook group a couple of days ago that we wanted to surface here on the blog for anyone who’s interested in visiting National Parks around the country, as well as other National Park Service-run locations like National Historical Parks, National...