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United Airlines Warns Flight Attendants: Game Delays For Extra Pay And You Could Be Fired
United Airlines is warning flight attendants that deliberately using rolling delays to pick up trips they know they will probably be unable to work is not clever scheduling, but potentially fraud that can get them fired. I can understand United’s position, though after looking at the contract itself, I also...
Miles To Memories
(Free Museum Weekend) Bank of America Museums on Us, List of Dates & Participating Museums
The Bank of America museums on us program returns for 2026. Find out dates, how to qualify & how to check out certain museums for FREE.
One Mile at a Time
How The Citi AAdvantage Executive Card Unlocks Admirals Club Access
A full breakdown of how the Citi AAdvantage Executive Card unlocks American Admirals Club access, for both the primary cardmember and authorized users.
Frequent Miler
(Reminder) Flying Blue to increase Standard award prices and introduce Light and Flex award fares
Update 9/5/26: Just a quick reminder that Flying Blue awards will be increasing in price on September 8 if you want to book the newly-designated Standard and Flex awards. That means there are only a couple of days left to book at current pricing. ~ Starting September 8th, Flying Blue’s...
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Live and Let’s Fly
United Airlines Warns Flight Attendants: Game Delays For Extra Pay And You Could Be Fired
United Airlines is warning flight attendants that deliberately using rolling delays to pick up trips they know they will probably be unable to work is not clever scheduling, but potentially fraud that can get them fired. I can understand United’s position, though after looking at the contract itself, I also...
Miles To Memories
(Free Museum Weekend) Bank of America Museums on Us, List of Dates & Participating Museums
The Bank of America museums on us program returns for 2026. Find out dates, how to qualify & how to check out certain museums for FREE.
One Mile at a Time
How The Citi AAdvantage Executive Card Unlocks Admirals Club Access
A full breakdown of how the Citi AAdvantage Executive Card unlocks American Admirals Club access, for both the primary cardmember and authorized users.
{Tech} for Travel
JBuds Mini ANC Put Apple Find My in the Case
JLab adds Apple Find My to JBuds Mini ANC, pairing compact ANC earbuds with case tracking, Spatial Audio and a travel-ready clip-on design. The post JBuds Mini ANC Put Apple Find My in the Case appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Frequent Miler
(Reminder) Flying Blue to increase Standard award prices and introduce Light and Flex award fares
Update 9/5/26: Just a quick reminder that Flying Blue awards will be increasing in price on September 8 if you want to book the newly-designated Standard and Flex awards. That means there are only a couple of days left to book at current pricing. ~ Starting September 8th, Flying Blue’s...
Economondo
Review: EasyJet Switzerland Airbus A320neo – Geneva to Madrid
Come with me as I fly on EasyJet's Swiss subsidiary from Geneva to Madrid
The Bulkhead Seat
American Airlines Flight Diverts After First Class Passenger Turns Violent
An American Airlines flight from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Newark Liberty…
One Mile at a Time
Woman Buys Marriott Employee Discount On Craigslist, Now Faces Years In Jail
A US traveler bought a fraudulent Marriott employee discount on Craigslist for a Singapore hotel stay, and now faces up to three years in jail.
TravelUpdate
LATAM Signature Lounge Lima (LIM) Review
Background and Access At Lima’s Jorge Chávez International Airport, the new airport terminal officially opened in August 2025,…
Miles To Memories
(Final Day) Profitable Office Depot Mastercard Gift Card Deal
This is your last chance to rack up bonus points and potentially some profit. The Office Depot Mastercard Gift Card Deal ends today.
Live from a Lounge
Get free Nights at ITC Hotels With Visa and Mastercard Network Cards
ITC Hotels has become a particularly interesting playground for hotel loyalty enthusiasts lately, and there is now another reason to look at your credit and debit cards before booking your next stay. Two separate card-network promotions are offering complimentary nights at participating ITC Hotels — one for Visa Infinite cardholders...
View from the Wing
United Threatens To Fire Flight Attendants Who Pick Up Trips They Know They Can’t Work—Then Collect The Pay
United says some crew members use advance knowledge of delays to pick up trips that will be removed with pay protection. The airline is threatening termination for those trades, raising a dispute over what employees knew when they accepted the work.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Luggage Labor Day Sale
If you need new luggage or a replacement bag for the next time you travel, you can save money with this Luggage Labor Day Sale for this year on your purchase of select items from ten different companies — some through their sales for a limited time; and others which...
Points Miles and Bling
Review: Flying Air Canada’s New Bangkok – Vancouver Route in Economy
Air Canada Economy Bangkok to Vancouver Two weeks ago, I flew one of Air Canada’s newer long-haul routes, Bangkok to…
Live and Let’s Fly
Horrible: American Airlines First Class Passenger Chokes Seatmate, Bites Rescuer, Gets Duct-Taped To His Seat
An American Airlines first class passenger on a flight from Dallas to Newark allegedly went from quiet to violent in a matter of moments, attacking his seatmate, spewing racist and homophobic slurs, biting one of the men who restrained him, and ultimately forcing a diversion to Baltimore. By the time...
Live and Let’s Fly
Tacos Al Pastor On United Airlines…
I tried the tacos al pastor again on recent United Airlines flight and these remain just as unsightly as ever, but very delicious. I had actually pre-ordered the cheeseburger, but for some reason it was not loaded. Rather than leave me with nothing, a flight attendant offered to comp me...
View from the Wing
Airlines Are Buying Jets To Fly Until 2060 — But New Technology Will Steal Their Best Customers And Make Those Bets Money-Losers
Rockets will not eliminate international flights within ten years, but even stealing dozens of customers could ruiin the ultra-long haul economics.
One Mile at a Time
United Airlines Threatens To Fire Flight Attendants Who Try To Profit Off Delays
United has warned its flight attendants that intentionally bidding on trips during rolling delays to trigger pay protection could lead to termination.
Eye of the Flyer
Hurricane Marie, Higher Airfare, a Frequent-Flyer Points Mistake, and Hotel Credits — Weekly Recap
Hurricane Marie stays offshore, airfare remains sharply higher, René looks at a frequent-flyer points mistake, and I’m already nagging everyone about hotel credits. Plus: good luck to most -- but not all -- people drafting fantasy football this weekend.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Wheel of Fortune Voice Jim Thornton Fired After He Visited ‘Pedophilia’ Chatroom On American Airlines Flight
The voice of Wheel of Fortune, Jim Thornton, has been fired with immediate effect by Sony Pictures Television after it was revealed that he had visited a chatroom linked to pedophilia during an American Airlines flight. The incident occurred back in May, but it only came to light on Friday...
Frequent Miler
Wild Card destinations to be revealed, Marriott upgrade success, the value of I Prefer points and more (Week in Review)
Despite what my Lifetime Platinum luggage tag might suggest, I am not very loyal to Marriott Bonvoy. Between weak enforcement of elite benefits, the abolishment of an award chart and institution of dynamic pricing, and the near-uselessness of nightly upgrade awards, there are a lot of shortcomings. But given the...
One Mile at a Time
Unruly American Airlines Passenger Restrained With Duct Tape And Zip Ties Mid-Flight
An American Airlines passenger turned violent and hurled racist slurs mid-flight, forcing crew and fellow passengers to restrain him with duct tape and zip ties.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
United Threatens to Fire Flight Attendants Who Game Rolling Delays for Pay Without Working
United Airlines is threatening to terminate flight attendants who ‘game’ rolling delays by assigning themselves trips they know they won’t be able to work in order to trigger pay protection for the trip without actually doing the work. In an internal email sent to the Chicago-based carrier’s 28,000+ strong workforce...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Cathay Rewarding Journeys: Complete goals to earn up to 15,730 Asia Miles or even a free round trip flight!
Cathay Pacific is celebrating their 80th Anniversary this month with a bunch of promotions and one of those is Rewarding Journeys. With Rewarding Journeys, Cathay members in Hong Kong can register and then meet goals set out in the promotion. Hit 11 goals and you’ll score 15,730 Asia Miles in...
The Bulkhead Seat
American Airlines Flight Diverts After First Class Passenger Turns Violent
An American Airlines flight from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Newark Liberty…
One Mile at a Time
Woman Buys Marriott Employee Discount On Craigslist, Now Faces Years In Jail
A US traveler bought a fraudulent Marriott employee discount on Craigslist for a Singapore hotel stay, and now faces up to three years in jail.
TravelUpdate
LATAM Signature Lounge Lima (LIM) Review
Background and Access At Lima’s Jorge Chávez International Airport, the new airport terminal officially opened in August 2025,…
Miles To Memories
(Final Day) Profitable Office Depot Mastercard Gift Card Deal
This is your last chance to rack up bonus points and potentially some profit. The Office Depot Mastercard Gift Card Deal ends today.
View from the Wing
United Threatens To Fire Flight Attendants Who Pick Up Trips They Know They Can’t Work—Then Collect The Pay
United says some crew members use advance knowledge of delays to pick up trips that will be removed with pay protection. The airline is threatening termination for those trades, raising a dispute over what employees knew when they accepted the work.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Luggage Labor Day Sale
If you need new luggage or a replacement bag for the next time you travel, you can save money with this Luggage Labor Day Sale for this year on your purchase of select items from ten different companies — some through their sales for a limited time; and others which...
Live and Let’s Fly
Horrible: American Airlines First Class Passenger Chokes Seatmate, Bites Rescuer, Gets Duct-Taped To His Seat
An American Airlines first class passenger on a flight from Dallas to Newark allegedly went from quiet to violent in a matter of moments, attacking his seatmate, spewing racist and homophobic slurs, biting one of the men who restrained him, and ultimately forcing a diversion to Baltimore. By the time...
Live and Let’s Fly
Tacos Al Pastor On United Airlines…
I tried the tacos al pastor again on recent United Airlines flight and these remain just as unsightly as ever, but very delicious. I had actually pre-ordered the cheeseburger, but for some reason it was not loaded. Rather than leave me with nothing, a flight attendant offered to comp me...