The Gate with Brian Cohen
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport Will Not Fly.
Thomas S. Hixson has ruled that the Port of Oakland must cease to use the name San Francisco Bay in the name of its airport effective immediately — which means that the name San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport cannot be used as the new name of Metropolitan Oakland International...
TravelUpdate
20 Business Class Experiences: My Rankings
I didn't include any recliner business class in my rankings. I'm only counting long-haul products, or ones that could easily be long-haul if they were installed on an aircraft that could fly that distance. Overall, I tried to balance hard product (i.e. seat) with an overall picture of the soft...
The Bulkhead Seat
Free No More? Hyatt Place Trials Paid Breakfast at Select US Hotels
Hyatt Place has 429 hotels under its flag in 349 cities around the world.… The post Free No More? Hyatt Place Trials Paid Breakfast at Select US Hotels appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
Is Alaska Mileage Plan blocking close-in partner awards?
Over the last couple of weeks, there have been numerous reports of Alaska Mileage Plan’s online booking engine giving an error message when trying to book international partner award flights within 72 hours of departure. Supposedly, Alaska has encountered significant amounts of fraud with last minute partner awards, where Mileage...
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REX AIRLINES: Gets AU$80 million lifeline from Australian Government
The Australian Government has agreed to hand AU$80 million to the company Administrator, EY, to assist REX’s regional operations through until June 2025. That also means REX will continue to operate its regional routes beyond the Federal Election that must be held by May 2025. It is a way of...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport Will Not Fly.
Thomas S. Hixson has ruled that the Port of Oakland must cease to use the name San Francisco Bay in the name of its airport effective immediately — which means that the name San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport cannot be used as the new name of Metropolitan Oakland International...
TravelUpdate
20 Business Class Experiences: My Rankings
I didn't include any recliner business class in my rankings. I'm only counting long-haul products, or ones that could easily be long-haul if they were installed on an aircraft that could fly that distance. Overall, I tried to balance hard product (i.e. seat) with an overall picture of the soft...
The Bulkhead Seat
Free No More? Hyatt Place Trials Paid Breakfast at Select US Hotels
Hyatt Place has 429 hotels under its flag in 349 cities around the world.… The post Free No More? Hyatt Place Trials Paid Breakfast at Select US Hotels appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
Is Alaska Mileage Plan blocking close-in partner awards?
Over the last couple of weeks, there have been numerous reports of Alaska Mileage Plan’s online booking engine giving an error message when trying to book international partner award flights within 72 hours of departure. Supposedly, Alaska has encountered significant amounts of fraud with last minute partner awards, where Mileage...
Live and Let’s Fly
Is Alaska Airlines Considering Draconian Restrictions On Partner Award Redemptions?
While Alaska Airlines has not officially confirmed whether it was a glitch or a preview of what is to come, bookings on partner carriers were unavailable for several hours today for travel departing within 72 hours, whether booking online or over the phone. If Alaska is considering such a blanket...
Grab a Mile
Review: Residence Inn Washington Downtown/Convention Center
So as I mentioned in my previous post, I had some recent conferences to attend at the DC Convention Center and stayed at various hotels around the convention center. One of those happened to be the AC Hotel and the other was the Residence Inn. This was another short stay...
Frequent Miler
Style on a budget: Qatar Business class for 40K AA miles to Asia (Nick’s Million Mile Madness travel journal)
Day 5 of Million Mile Madness was an exercise in how to travel in comfort & style. Hilariously, Greg and I both not only took advantage of the same American Airlines award chart sweet spot to fly from the Middle East to Asia in business class on Qatar Airways, but...
View from the Wing
Spirit Airlines Expected To File Bankruptcy After Frontier Merger Talks Break Down—What It Means For Travelers
Spirit has been trying to put off bankruptcy by route cuts, getting rid of aircraft and shedding workers. Frontier was looking to buy them, despite all of their troubles. Continue reading Spirit Airlines Expected To File Bankruptcy After Frontier Merger Talks Break Down—What It Means For Travelers...
Josh Trips
AirTag users will soon be able to share luggage location with airlines
Apple announced yesterday that in the coming months, the company will partner with 15 airlines (including United and…
The Bulkhead Seat
Delta Air Lines Airbus A320 Lands In Denver With Mysterious Damage To Its Nose Cone
Delta Air Lines flight DL1648 flew from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to… The post Delta Air Lines Airbus A320 Lands In Denver With Mysterious Damage To Its Nose Cone appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
View from the Wing
American Airlines 737 MAX Took Gunfire Leaving Haiti—3 U.S. Airlines Have Been Attacked
Not previously reported, an American Airlines flight was also hit. Flight AA819 from Haiti to Miami continued on its 713 mile journey and the Boeing 737 MAX landed safely with no injuries. Continue reading American Airlines 737 MAX Took Gunfire Leaving Haiti—3 U.S. Airlines Have Been Attacked...
Your Mileage May Vary
Why 5 Foods in Other Countries Are Banned in the U.S.
When people have the opportunity to travel, their horizons are broadened. They get to see how people in other places live, and they discover that we’re really more alike than…
Frequent Miler
Million Mile Madness Live Check-in #2: Wednesday November 13 at 8pm ET
For our Million Mile Madness Challenge, Greg, Nick, and Stephen are all competing to complete the SAS EuroBonus Millionaire promo with the most style, affordability, and speed… all in the next two weeks! If you followed along our last challenge – Flying by the Seat of our Points – you...
Miles To Memories
Sign Me Up – Why I’m Finally Paying for a Year of This Membership
For years, I've bought a month of Uber One Membership here and there. But now, I've gone all in with the annual option. The post Sign Me Up – Why I’m Finally Paying for a Year of This Membership appeared first on Miles to Memories.
View from the Wing
Sara Nelson: Unionizing Delta ‘Months Away’ Then She’s Going After Regional Airline Pay
Sara Nelson, who heads the AFA-CWA union which represents over 55,000 flight attendants across various airlines, said that the effort to unionize cabin crew at Delta “maybe” could come “in a few months.” Speaking at the Skift Aviation Forum she made a number of interesting claims. Continue reading Sara Nelson: Unionizing...
Your Mileage May Vary
Last Chance: Get Two Years of Free Lyft Pink All Access with Chase Sapphire Reserve
The Chase Sapphire Reserve card offers a range of benefits designed to make travel smoother and more rewarding. In addition to the well-known perks like access to airport lounges, top-tier…
Miles To Memories
Limited Time Offers for Southwest Cards – $400 Credit Plus 40,000 Points
Chase and Southwest have launched new limited-time offers for all three personal credit cards. You can now earn a $400 credit and 40,000 miles with each Southwest card. The post Limited Time Offers for Southwest Cards – $400 Credit Plus 40,000 Points appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Frequent Miler
Southwest Hawaii sale: Save up to 40% on flights to the islands
Southwest is out with another sale, this time giving up to 40% off when booking flights to/from Hawaii when using promo code HAWAII40. Flights must be booked between 11/12-11/14 and the discount is good for for travel to/from Hawaii from 12/3/24-5/22/25. The Deal Save up to 40% on flights to/from...
Miles To Memories
Wyndham Unveils All-in-One Travel Booking Platform
Wyndham Rewards announced today the launch of Wyndham Travel Packages which allows members to book hotels, flights, car rentals, airport transfers, and even activities. The post Wyndham Unveils All-in-One Travel Booking Platform appeared first on Miles to Memories.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Save 15% On Award Stays Through January 2025 at New Hotel Properties With IHG One Rewards
You can save 15% on award stays through January 2025 at new hotel properties with IHG One Rewards when you stay at your choice of 74 participating new or recently renovated hotel and resort properties of many of the brands of InterContinental Hotels Group worldwide through Friday, January 31, 2025... ...but...
One Mile at a Time
Arthur, My Favorite American Flight Attendant
While I fly American quite a bit, Ive almost never knowingly flown with the same flight attendant more than once, given how many there are (26,000+). Earlier this year I wrote about how I had an amazing flight attendant, and as luck would have it, I had him again today....
View from the Wing
One Thing Changed In My Life, And I Don’t Mind Coach Anymore
Give me an exit row and decent seat padding, and I don’t mind coach at all. However, there are two caveats. I need decent seat padding, and extra legroom. Continue reading One Thing Changed In My Life, And I Don’t Mind Coach Anymore...
Your Mileage May Vary
Passenger Slammed After Getting Revenge on Guy Who Stole His Leg Room
Travel friends, I have to be honest – a part of me loves a good story about petty revenge. No one getting hurt, no one psychologically scarred for life, none…
Live and Let’s Fly
Is Alaska Airlines Considering Draconian Restrictions On Partner Award Redemptions?
While Alaska Airlines has not officially confirmed whether it was a glitch or a preview of what is to come, bookings on partner carriers were unavailable for several hours today for travel departing within 72 hours, whether booking online or over the phone. If Alaska is considering such a blanket...
Grab a Mile
Review: Residence Inn Washington Downtown/Convention Center
So as I mentioned in my previous post, I had some recent conferences to attend at the DC Convention Center and stayed at various hotels around the convention center. One of those happened to be the AC Hotel and the other was the Residence Inn. This was another short stay...
Frequent Miler
Style on a budget: Qatar Business class for 40K AA miles to Asia (Nick’s Million Mile Madness travel journal)
Day 5 of Million Mile Madness was an exercise in how to travel in comfort & style. Hilariously, Greg and I both not only took advantage of the same American Airlines award chart sweet spot to fly from the Middle East to Asia in business class on Qatar Airways, but...
View from the Wing
Spirit Airlines Expected To File Bankruptcy After Frontier Merger Talks Break Down—What It Means For Travelers
Spirit has been trying to put off bankruptcy by route cuts, getting rid of aircraft and shedding workers. Frontier was looking to buy them, despite all of their troubles. Continue reading Spirit Airlines Expected To File Bankruptcy After Frontier Merger Talks Break Down—What It Means For Travelers...
Josh Trips
AirTag users will soon be able to share luggage location with airlines
Apple announced yesterday that in the coming months, the company will partner with 15 airlines (including United and…
The Bulkhead Seat
Delta Air Lines Airbus A320 Lands In Denver With Mysterious Damage To Its Nose Cone
Delta Air Lines flight DL1648 flew from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to… The post Delta Air Lines Airbus A320 Lands In Denver With Mysterious Damage To Its Nose Cone appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
View from the Wing
American Airlines 737 MAX Took Gunfire Leaving Haiti—3 U.S. Airlines Have Been Attacked
Not previously reported, an American Airlines flight was also hit. Flight AA819 from Haiti to Miami continued on its 713 mile journey and the Boeing 737 MAX landed safely with no injuries. Continue reading American Airlines 737 MAX Took Gunfire Leaving Haiti—3 U.S. Airlines Have Been Attacked...
Your Mileage May Vary
Why 5 Foods in Other Countries Are Banned in the U.S.
When people have the opportunity to travel, their horizons are broadened. They get to see how people in other places live, and they discover that we’re really more alike than…