Frequent Miler
Targeted IHG promo: Earn double elite night credits (limit 10 bonus elite nights)
IHG One Rewards is targeting some members with a promotion offering double elite night credits through the end of September, with a limit of 10 bonus elite nights. Oddly, IHG has another bonus elite night promotion going on at the same time. That one maxes out at 5 nights and...
One Mile at a Time
Can Economy Passengers Use First Class Lavatory? It Depends On The Airline
Here’s a topic that I figure makes for an interesting discussion. If you’re traveling in economy, can you use the first class lavatory? And if you can, should you? Some people are always surprised by the answer to this…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Four Week Search For Missing Emotional Support Cat Continues at Philadelphia Airport… No, Really
A four-week search for an emotional support cat is continuing at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) after the feline escaped from her carrier near the airport SEPTA platform on July 13. Since then, sniffer dogs have been brought in to help trace the 8-month-old Lynx Point Siamese, called Daisy, and the...
Miles To Memories
Is Hilton Blocking Free Night Certs, Discover Shut Downs After The Merger & 10 Best Budget Friendly State Parks
In our Around the Web series we take a look at interesting articles that cover miles, points, travel and personal finance.
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Frequent Miler
Targeted IHG promo: Earn double elite night credits (limit 10 bonus elite nights)
IHG One Rewards is targeting some members with a promotion offering double elite night credits through the end of September, with a limit of 10 bonus elite nights. Oddly, IHG has another bonus elite night promotion going on at the same time. That one maxes out at 5 nights and...
One Mile at a Time
Can Economy Passengers Use First Class Lavatory? It Depends On The Airline
Here’s a topic that I figure makes for an interesting discussion. If you’re traveling in economy, can you use the first class lavatory? And if you can, should you? Some people are always surprised by the answer to this…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Four Week Search For Missing Emotional Support Cat Continues at Philadelphia Airport… No, Really
A four-week search for an emotional support cat is continuing at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) after the feline escaped from her carrier near the airport SEPTA platform on July 13. Since then, sniffer dogs have been brought in to help trace the 8-month-old Lynx Point Siamese, called Daisy, and the...
Miles To Memories
Is Hilton Blocking Free Night Certs, Discover Shut Downs After The Merger & 10 Best Budget Friendly State Parks
In our Around the Web series we take a look at interesting articles that cover miles, points, travel and personal finance.
Economy Class & Beyond
Ryiadh Air continues network building, with services to Pakistan and Philippines
Saudi Arabian carrier Riyadh Air is continuing its network build-out, adding three new destinations to its map, including destinations in Pakistan and the Philippines. The next three destinations for the airline include linking Riyadh to Islamabad, Lahore and Manila. The airline will start services to Islamabad on 14 August (daily, but...
Traveling For Miles
Chase now offering up to 200,000 bonus points for select business card referrals [possibly targeted]
Chase is sending out emails to holders of its own business cards (i.e. not co-branded cards) offering boosted bonuses on card referrals. It's not clear whether this is a targeted promotion, but there's a way to check whether you have access to it.
Points Miles and Bling
The Best Ways to Save Money on Car Rentals
After you status your match way through to top-tier status at every rental agency, the next step is to actually…
Live and Let’s Fly
United Airlines Passengers Tackle Drunk Man During Chaotic Flight To Houston
An apparently intoxicated United Airlines passenger picked a very bad place to become belligerent, prompting the captain to warn passengers to “protect the flight deck at all costs” before fellow travelers ultimately wrestled him down and restrained him. United Passengers Tackle Drunk Man After Captain Warns: “Protect The Flight Deck...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
British Airways Sued After Flight Attendant ‘Struck’ a Passenger in the Head… Although it’s Not What it Seems
What to Know A British Airways passenger is suing the airline after a flight attendant accidentally struck her in the head while restraining an unruly passenger, leaving her with a concussion and lasting symptoms. In This Article Why Karen Gibbs says British Airways waited an hour and a half before...
Miles To Memories
(Updates) Paze Promo Credits Start Rolling In, Plus What Options Are Left
Chase and Paze both have two promotions going on, and they clearly didn't think them through at launch.
View from the Wing
American Airlines And Feds Cut Secret Deal Over Who Pays For DCA Midair Crash That Killed 67
American Airlines and the federal government have reached an undisclosed agreement over how to divide liability and costs from the DCA midair collision that killed 67 people. The NTSB blamed the Army helicopter crew and FAA/tower failures, not American’s pilots, but passenger and crew lawsuits still leave major money at...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Save Up to 20% With Marriott Bonvoy
You can save up to 20% with Marriott Bonvoy off of the guest room standard rate when you stay at your choice of participating hotel and resort properties worldwide with its Escapes promotion, which offers exclusive savings every other Thursday through Sunday across select destinations... ...but you must...
Frequent Miler
Get 20% bonus when transferring Chase Ultimate Rewards to Air Canada Aeroplan (stack with 10% cardholder bonus)
Chase has launched a 20% bonus when transferring Ultimate Rewards points to Air Canada Aeroplan, with this bonus stacking with the 10% bonus that Chase Aeroplan® credit cardholders benefit from. The Deal Chase Ultimate Rewards is offering a 20% transfer bonus to Air Canada Aeroplan. Key Terms Expires September 30,...
Traveling For Miles
You can now redeem Etihad miles on Starlux flights (but it’s not great)
A little over a year after Etihad and Starlux signed a codeshare agreement, Etihad has announced that members of its Etihad Guest program can now redeem their miles for flights in Economy Class and Business Class across the Starlux network.
Running with Miles
The New Insta360 X6 is Here – The Next Generation of Capturing Everything Around You
The new Insta360 X6 is here - facing stiffer competition than ever and having new features that will power you through the next videos you shoot.
From The Tray Table
Inside Amex’s Fine Hotels + Resorts big expansion, from its travel chief
American Express has spent decades setting the bar for travel perks in the credit card world. The issuer…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
American Airlines Regional Jet Declares Fuel Emergency After Three Failed Landing Attempts
What to Know An American Eagle regional jet declared a fuel emergency and diverted to Evansville, Indiana, after three failed landing attempts at Lexington and Louisville during severe thunderstorms. In This Article How the crew squawked 7700 with just 30 minutes of fuel left after three go-arounds across two airports....
Live and Let’s Fly
Austrian Airlines’ €13.80 Wiener Schnitzel On An 80-Minute Flight
For this week’s Meal of the Week, we return to Austrian Airlines for a surprisingly delicious Wiener Schnitzel from the carrier’s buy-on-board menu. Meal Of The Week: Wiener Schnitzel On Austrian Airlines On my recent Austrian Airlines flight from Vienna to Zürich, I pre-ordered a hot meal from the carrier’s...
The Bulkhead Seat
Flight Review: ITA Airways Airbus A319 Business Class – FCO-REG
After arriving at Rome Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) on a disappointing…
The Bulkhead Seat
Korean Air and Asiana Secure Final Shareholder Approval for December Merger
We have known for a long time (since 2024) that Korean Air and Asiana…
Economy Class & Beyond
Korean Air and Asiana continue to edge towards completing the merger
The merger between Korean Air and Asiana Airlines continues to plod along, with further agreements in place as the airlines head towards the integrated operations date. Both Korean Air’s board of directors and Asiana Airlines’ shareholders have formally approved the merger agreement, finalising a major milestone as the two airlines...
TravelUpdate
Marriott Has 10,000 Hotels, But Does Marriott Bonvoy Still Deliver Good Value In 2026?
10,000 Hotels means a lot of options, but in 2026, does Marriott still continue to deliver good value when you are looking to redeem points?
One Mile at a Time
Indian Politician Demands Women-Only Lavatories On Flights: Not Happening, But…
A politician in India is calling on aviation regulators in the country to require airlines to offer gender segregated bathrooms onboard flights. Maybe it’s a hot take, but I don’t actually disagree with where she’s coming from. However, there’s no way this will actually become a reality.
View from the Wing
FlightAware Sued Kalshi Over Flight Cancellation Betting Markets — Then Pulled The Case In 24 Hours
FlightAware sued betting market Kalshi over its flight cancellation prediction markets on Monday, which use FlightAware data to resolve the outcomes. And then they dismissed the case on Tuesday. I didn’t have that on my bingo card, but it suggests to me that they’ve quickly settled.
Traveling For Miles
Chase now offering up to 200,000 bonus points for select business card referrals [possibly targeted]
Chase is sending out emails to holders of its own business cards (i.e. not co-branded cards) offering boosted bonuses on card referrals. It's not clear whether this is a targeted promotion, but there's a way to check whether you have access to it.
Live and Let’s Fly
United Airlines Passengers Tackle Drunk Man During Chaotic Flight To Houston
An apparently intoxicated United Airlines passenger picked a very bad place to become belligerent, prompting the captain to warn passengers to “protect the flight deck at all costs” before fellow travelers ultimately wrestled him down and restrained him. United Passengers Tackle Drunk Man After Captain Warns: “Protect The Flight Deck...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
British Airways Sued After Flight Attendant ‘Struck’ a Passenger in the Head… Although it’s Not What it Seems
What to Know A British Airways passenger is suing the airline after a flight attendant accidentally struck her in the head while restraining an unruly passenger, leaving her with a concussion and lasting symptoms. In This Article Why Karen Gibbs says British Airways waited an hour and a half before...
Miles To Memories
(Updates) Paze Promo Credits Start Rolling In, Plus What Options Are Left
Chase and Paze both have two promotions going on, and they clearly didn't think them through at launch.
View from the Wing
American Airlines And Feds Cut Secret Deal Over Who Pays For DCA Midair Crash That Killed 67
American Airlines and the federal government have reached an undisclosed agreement over how to divide liability and costs from the DCA midair collision that killed 67 people. The NTSB blamed the Army helicopter crew and FAA/tower failures, not American’s pilots, but passenger and crew lawsuits still leave major money at...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Save Up to 20% With Marriott Bonvoy
You can save up to 20% with Marriott Bonvoy off of the guest room standard rate when you stay at your choice of participating hotel and resort properties worldwide with its Escapes promotion, which offers exclusive savings every other Thursday through Sunday across select destinations... ...but you must...
Frequent Miler
Get 20% bonus when transferring Chase Ultimate Rewards to Air Canada Aeroplan (stack with 10% cardholder bonus)
Chase has launched a 20% bonus when transferring Ultimate Rewards points to Air Canada Aeroplan, with this bonus stacking with the 10% bonus that Chase Aeroplan® credit cardholders benefit from. The Deal Chase Ultimate Rewards is offering a 20% transfer bonus to Air Canada Aeroplan. Key Terms Expires September 30,...
Traveling For Miles
You can now redeem Etihad miles on Starlux flights (but it’s not great)
A little over a year after Etihad and Starlux signed a codeshare agreement, Etihad has announced that members of its Etihad Guest program can now redeem their miles for flights in Economy Class and Business Class across the Starlux network.