The Gate with Brian Cohen
Earn 2,000 Hilton Honors Points Per Stay
With the Points Unlimited Promotion, you can earn 2,000 Hilton Honors points per stay for all stays at participating hotel and resort properties of 26 brands worldwide between Thursday, January 15, 2026 through Thursday, April 30, 2026... ...but you must... The post Earn 2,000 Hilton Honors Points Per Stay appeared first on...
Frequent Miler
How to pay taxes via credit card, 2026 edition
You might not like paying taxes, but when you pay taxes via credit card it can be quite rewarding. The key is to earn credit card rewards that more than offset tax payment fees. For example, if you’ve signed up recently for a card that requires large spend to earn...
Live and Let’s Fly
Will United Airlines Establish A Hub In Nuuk, Greenland?
With Trump circling Greenland like Hitler circled Poland, I imagine a world in which United Airlines establishes a hub from Nuuk. United Airlines has announced that it will establish a hub from Nuuk, Greenland, as it looks to gear up operations to key destinations in the Russian Empire after the...
View from the Wing
Singapore Airlines New First Class—It Should Debut From Los Angeles [Roundup]
News and notes from around the interweb: Will Singapore Airlines new first class debut on New York or Los Angeles? L.A. is more likely with the latest schedule change. One of the most exciting aspects of Singapore Airlines’ new cabin product launches this year is a long-overdue brand new First...
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The Gate with Brian Cohen
Earn 2,000 Hilton Honors Points Per Stay
With the Points Unlimited Promotion, you can earn 2,000 Hilton Honors points per stay for all stays at participating hotel and resort properties of 26 brands worldwide between Thursday, January 15, 2026 through Thursday, April 30, 2026... ...but you must... The post Earn 2,000 Hilton Honors Points Per Stay appeared first on...
Frequent Miler
How to pay taxes via credit card, 2026 edition
You might not like paying taxes, but when you pay taxes via credit card it can be quite rewarding. The key is to earn credit card rewards that more than offset tax payment fees. For example, if you’ve signed up recently for a card that requires large spend to earn...
Live and Let’s Fly
Will United Airlines Establish A Hub In Nuuk, Greenland?
With Trump circling Greenland like Hitler circled Poland, I imagine a world in which United Airlines establishes a hub from Nuuk. United Airlines has announced that it will establish a hub from Nuuk, Greenland, as it looks to gear up operations to key destinations in the Russian Empire after the...
View from the Wing
Singapore Airlines New First Class—It Should Debut From Los Angeles [Roundup]
News and notes from around the interweb: Will Singapore Airlines new first class debut on New York or Los Angeles? L.A. is more likely with the latest schedule change. One of the most exciting aspects of Singapore Airlines’ new cabin product launches this year is a long-overdue brand new First...
Pointalize
How to Get a Credit Card Retention Offer
Don't cancel your credit card until you read this. Our guide reveals how to negotiate retention offers of 20,000+ points or $200+ credits.
Your Mileage May Vary
American Express Gold Card Review: Great for Groceries & Dining (If You Use the Credits)
American Express offers several charge cards, each with unique benefits. The Green Card is an excellent entry-level travel card, and the Platinum Card is a luxury lifestyle card with a…
One Mile at a Time
Atmos Rewards Status Points With Credit Card Spending: Worth It?
Atmos Rewards is the loyalty program of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, and there are lots of things that make the scheme unique and compelling. Among other things, it’s possible to earn elite status with credit card spending, in a pretty lucrative way. In this post, I’d like to go...
View from the Wing
Surely Citi Didn’t Mean To Be This Generous With Strata Elite’s 100,000 Points And Double Dip Credits
Citi’s new premium Strata Elite card delivers far more first-year value than its $595 fee suggests — credits stack twice, bonuses are huge, and the math almost feels like a mistake.
The Bulkhead Seat
WestJet Adds Its 100th Destination From Calgary: São Paulo, Brazil
WestJet is expanding its international reach with new service to São Paulo/Guarulhos-Governor André Franco… The post WestJet Adds Its 100th Destination From Calgary: São Paulo, Brazil appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Pointalize
British Airways Avios: Maximizing Value
Maximize your British Airways Avios. Learn about the new Reward Flight Saver rates, the 40k Iberia sweet spot, and how to avoid the AA devaluation.
PointsMath
IHG Your Year of Travel Sale: Save Up to 25% on Stays
IHG is offering a 25% discount on stays at IHG hotels in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Micronesia, Southeast Asia, South Korea, and the Pacific Islands as part of the Your Year of Travel sale. All bookings under this promotion must be made by 4 February 2026. IHG Your Year of...
Live and Let’s Fly
Alaska Airlines 737-800 First Class Review: New Seats And Exceptional Service
After the Alaska-Boeing event, I flew Alaska Airlines from Seattle (SEA) to Chicago (ORD) onboard a recently retrofitted 737-800 in first class, enjoying a superb flight with outstanding service. Alaska Airlines 737-800 First Class Review (SEA-ORD) I traveled as a guest of Alaska Airlines. While I have historically turned down...
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: NOMAD N1 Portable AC Power Bank
The NOMAD N1 is a power bank that also serves as an AC wall outlet that you can take anywhere. It's on Kickstarter, but only for a few more ...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Into Malaysia and the Holiday Inn Express, KLCC – Growing Old In Style
Into Malaysia and off to the Holiday Inn Express KLCC Growing Old In Style Welcome back to Malaysia. It’s time to get into the country and continue this trip as I hit the second hotel of this trip, the Holiday Inn Express KLCC. And what a beauty of a hotel...
One Mile at a Time
American Airlines Instant Cash + Mileage Upgrade Offers Explained: Worth It?
Airlines in the United States have gotten increasingly good at monetizing their premium cabins. They don’t want customers to rely on complimentary upgrades, but instead, they’re trying to condition customers to pay for upgrades, whether it’s with miles or cash.
Travel Codex
Tragic Spain High-Speed Train Crash Leaves 39 Dead
A high-speed derailment and collision near Córdoba has killed 39, injured more, and raised fresh questions about rail safety across Europe. The Night That Changed Everything On A Spanish Rail Line On the evening of January 18, 2026, one of Europe’s most modern railway networks suffered a devastating disaster near...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Spanish Flag Carrier Iberia Slammed For Alleged Price Surging In Wake Of Deadly High-Speed Train Crash
In the wake of a deadly high-speed train crash in the Spanish region of Andalusia on Sunday night, passengers have accused national flag carrier Iberia of price gouging people scrambling to find alternative ways to get between Madrid and Málaga and Seville. Iberia and its wholly owned short-haul subsidiary, Iberia...
Your Mileage May Vary
How Baggage Thieves Choose Which Bags to Steal — And How to Stop Them
There’s nothing more frustrating than waiting at the airport carousel for your bag that never materializes. If you’re lucky, this “mishandling” happened because of a mistake: The airline never got…
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Win a trip for two to Tokyo, courtesy of Coast Hotels and APA Hotels & Resorts, Japan (Open to AK, CA, HI, OR, WA, Canada except QC)
Coast Hotels has brought back their great contest where Coast Rewards members can enter to win a trip to Japan! The contest is open to new and existing Coast Rewards members who complete the entry form by February 28, 2026. If you are not a member of Coast Rewards we...
View from the Wing
Coupon Book Fatigue Is Real—How to Make Amex Platinum and Sapphire Reserve Not Feel Like Work
Premium cards have turned into coupon books, and the fatigue is real—especially when you’re doing math and chasing tiny monthly credits to justify a huge annual fee. The trick is to treat Amex Platinum and Sapphire Reserve differently: cover the fee with credits you’d use anyway, value the lounge network...
ATX Jetsetter
United Airbus A321neo Loses Wheel After Hard Landing in Orlando
A United Airlines Airbus A321neo lost a wheel after a rough landing at Orlando International Airport (MCO). The post United Airbus A321neo Loses Wheel After Hard Landing in Orlando appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
The Bulkhead Seat
Lufthansa Expands 100th Anniversary Fleet With Special Liveries on Airbus A320neo and A350
Lufthansa is adding to its distinctive 100th anniversary fleet with two additional aircraft repainted… The post Lufthansa Expands 100th Anniversary Fleet With Special Liveries on Airbus A320neo and A350 appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
One Mile at a Time
Limited Time Citi Strata Elite Card 100K Points Online Welcome Bonus
Link: Learn more about the Citi Strata Elite Card
View from the Wing
The Peninsula New York: My First Stay at a $1,000 Cash Rate—Worth It
I’ve redeemed points for resorts and received upgrades to rooms with $2,000+ sticker prices, but this was my first time on a cash rate at a $1,000 all-in The Peninsula New York. The renovation has the place feeling current, the base room is unusually large for the city, and the...
Your Mileage May Vary
American Express Gold Card Review: Great for Groceries & Dining (If You Use the Credits)
American Express offers several charge cards, each with unique benefits. The Green Card is an excellent entry-level travel card, and the Platinum Card is a luxury lifestyle card with a…
One Mile at a Time
Atmos Rewards Status Points With Credit Card Spending: Worth It?
Atmos Rewards is the loyalty program of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, and there are lots of things that make the scheme unique and compelling. Among other things, it’s possible to earn elite status with credit card spending, in a pretty lucrative way. In this post, I’d like to go...
View from the Wing
Surely Citi Didn’t Mean To Be This Generous With Strata Elite’s 100,000 Points And Double Dip Credits
Citi’s new premium Strata Elite card delivers far more first-year value than its $595 fee suggests — credits stack twice, bonuses are huge, and the math almost feels like a mistake.
The Bulkhead Seat
WestJet Adds Its 100th Destination From Calgary: São Paulo, Brazil
WestJet is expanding its international reach with new service to São Paulo/Guarulhos-Governor André Franco… The post WestJet Adds Its 100th Destination From Calgary: São Paulo, Brazil appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Live and Let’s Fly
Alaska Airlines 737-800 First Class Review: New Seats And Exceptional Service
After the Alaska-Boeing event, I flew Alaska Airlines from Seattle (SEA) to Chicago (ORD) onboard a recently retrofitted 737-800 in first class, enjoying a superb flight with outstanding service. Alaska Airlines 737-800 First Class Review (SEA-ORD) I traveled as a guest of Alaska Airlines. While I have historically turned down...
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: NOMAD N1 Portable AC Power Bank
The NOMAD N1 is a power bank that also serves as an AC wall outlet that you can take anywhere. It's on Kickstarter, but only for a few more ...
One Mile at a Time
American Airlines Instant Cash + Mileage Upgrade Offers Explained: Worth It?
Airlines in the United States have gotten increasingly good at monetizing their premium cabins. They don’t want customers to rely on complimentary upgrades, but instead, they’re trying to condition customers to pay for upgrades, whether it’s with miles or cash.
Travel Codex
Tragic Spain High-Speed Train Crash Leaves 39 Dead
A high-speed derailment and collision near Córdoba has killed 39, injured more, and raised fresh questions about rail safety across Europe. The Night That Changed Everything On A Spanish Rail Line On the evening of January 18, 2026, one of Europe’s most modern railway networks suffered a devastating disaster near...