Points With a Crew
4 Reasons to Get the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card
If you are starting out in the world of credit card miles and points, and aren't sure which card you should get - here are 4 reasons it should be the Chase Sapphire Preferred
The Bulkhead Seat
Seven Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants Fall Ill After Mysterious Cabin Odor
Seven Hawaiian Airlines flight attendants required medical attention after an unusual odor was detected…
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Save Up to 30% Worldwide With IHG One Rewards
Your procrastination in booking a beach escape, a city adventure, a relaxing staycation, or the lodging stay that fits you best for autumn has paid off, as you can save up to 30% off of the Best Flexible Rate at participating hotel and resort properties worldwide with IHG One Rewards...
Frequent Miler
Wild Card Challenge Destination 1 Check-In | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep376 | 9-25-26
Greg and Nick, along with Tim, are busy flying around the world for the Wild Card Challenge, which is going on now! That means they didn’t have time to film our usual podcast episode. Not to mention, we want to make sure everyone gets the chance to hear an update...
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2PAXfly
FLIGHT REVIEW: Air Canada, Vancouver to Ottawa in Business Class on an A321-200. Naked green nailed feet!
Continuing my Oh Canada! tour. Last stop was the Maple Leaf Lounge in Vancouver, where I re-met my husband. Before that, a night at the Fairmont Vancouver Airport, after arrival on QF75 from Sydney. This review covers my first flight with Air Canada between Vancouver and the national capital, Ottawa....
Points With a Crew
4 Reasons to Get the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card
If you are starting out in the world of credit card miles and points, and aren't sure which card you should get - here are 4 reasons it should be the Chase Sapphire Preferred
The Bulkhead Seat
Seven Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants Fall Ill After Mysterious Cabin Odor
Seven Hawaiian Airlines flight attendants required medical attention after an unusual odor was detected…
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Save Up to 30% Worldwide With IHG One Rewards
Your procrastination in booking a beach escape, a city adventure, a relaxing staycation, or the lodging stay that fits you best for autumn has paid off, as you can save up to 30% off of the Best Flexible Rate at participating hotel and resort properties worldwide with IHG One Rewards...
Economy Class & Beyond
Delta goes for a small European expansion for Summer 2027
Delta Air Lines is planning a muted 2027, it seems, with three new services planned between the USA and Europe. Let’s dig in, and think about why… Coming next summer, Delta will operate three new routes. They are: Austin – Paris Boston – Venice Detroit – Athens The airline is...
Frequent Miler
Wild Card Challenge Destination 1 Check-In | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep376 | 9-25-26
Greg and Nick, along with Tim, are busy flying around the world for the Wild Card Challenge, which is going on now! That means they didn’t have time to film our usual podcast episode. Not to mention, we want to make sure everyone gets the chance to hear an update...
The Bulkhead Seat
Senator Tommy Tuberville Doubles Down on Claims About “Furries” in Aviation
Alabama Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville is facing criticism and ridicule after claiming that a…
Your Mileage May Vary
Air Canada Rouge Review: Our First Flight Was Better Than Expected
For our first Air Canada flight, we flew Rouge nonstop from Orlando to Montréal on an Airbus A321. I’d heard mixed things about Air Canada’s leisure subsidiary, so I wondered…
Frequent Miler
Ten hours in La-La Land (Tim’s Wild Card Challenge Journal)
It was technically a “transit day” as I was moving from Costa Rica to San Juan. However, a ten-hour layover in LA gave me the perfect opportunity to soak up the SoCal vibe and use some of those pesky Chase Sapphire Reserve® credits. I had a lunch of fresh hamachi...
Miles To Memories
Caesars Merger Approved, The Vegas Matt Movie, Citywide 5 Day Sale & Another Strip Whistleblower!
Caesars merger approved, the big Vegas 5 day sale, another Strip whistleblower emerges & what are they doing to Wayne Newton's house?
View from the Wing
Misleading New York Times Essay Blames Your Miles For Killing Spirit Airlines—Author Wanted Miles Banned 34 Years Ago
Spirit borrowed heavily against its loyalty program, lost cost discipline, and posted a negative 30% operating margin months before the Iran war. A New York Times essay blames lack of access to credit card funds for the airline's failure while leaving out the facts that explain what really happened.
Frequent Miler
Crossing the pond a 3rd time and the sweet taste of Swiss business (Nick’s Wild Card journal)
After our live check-in last night, I boarded Air France to return to Europe again. After crossing the Atlantic for the third time in three days in economy class, I was incredibly excited to connect onward to Zurich and enjoy a hot shower in the Swiss Business Class lounge before...
Points With a Crew
Should you buy IHG points with a 100% bonus?
Buying points can be a great way to boost your balance, but only if makes sense financially! Does the new IHG promotion fit that criteria?
One Mile at a Time
Should I Fly Air Algerie Business Class? The Odd Routing I’m Considering…
A convoluted Miami-to-Marseille routing has me eyeing Air Algerie's new A330neo business class, plus a possible detour through Tunis.
Your Mileage May Vary
Plane Passenger: Stranger Said I ‘Ruined Her Flight’ Because I Ate Before Everyone In Our Row Was Served
A passenger received his special meal before the rest of his row and started eating. The complete stranger beside him flipped out and thought that was so rude and inconsiderate…
Frequent Miler
Current Amex Offers
This post is designed to show current Amex Offers. If you have any Amex cards, even authorized user cards, then you’re eligible to sign up for offers when you log into your Amex account. If you’re planning to shop or book travel, check this page to see if an Amex...
Miles To Memories
Chase Freedom Flex Gets New Benefits But Loses Cell Phone Protection
Chase Freedom cardmembers can now also access Points Boost offers when redeeming points on select hotel bookings through Chase Travel and will no longer have foreign transaction fees.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Hosted Like a Host Exclusive Experience Available For Bidding With IHG One Rewards
Are you a person who spends a substantial amount of your time looking after everyone else and would like the chance to simply sit back, switch off, and have someone look after you for once? Would you like to experience what being hosted like a host is like? If so,...
One Mile at a Time
Limited Time: Capital One Venture Card Bonus Of 75K Miles + $300 Credit
The Capital One Venture Card is offering a limited time bonus of 75,000 miles plus a $300 travel credit for new cardmembers.
View from the Wing
American And United’s Premium-Heavy A321XLRs May Need Ballast To Fly?
Reports of Iberia carrying ballast on lightly booked A321XLR flights raise questions about American and United’s more premium-heavy layouts. The balance concern makes sense, but I'm sure when it comes to claims about United’s snack bar and cheaper economy fares.
Your Mileage May Vary
IHG Points Are on Sale Again. When Would I Buy Them?
IHG is offering eligible members a 100% bonus when buying points through October 5, 2026. At the best price, that works out to about 0.5 cents per point. I’ve bought…
Miles To Memories
Apple Agrees to $250 Million Siri Apple Intelligence Settlement
Owners of certain iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 models may be eligible for cash payments under a $250 million settlement tied to delayed Apple Intelligence features.
Frequent Miler
Kroger: Earn 4X points on select 3rd-party gift cards & fixed-value Visa & Mastercard gift cards
Kroger is once again running a promotion that awards 4x fuel points on select third-party gift cards, whether you buy them online or in-store. Fixed-value Visa and Mastercard gift cards purchased in-store weren’t initially included in the latest promotion, but there’s now a digital coupon. Kroger points may be even...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Air China CA912 Stockholm Arlanda to Beijing Capital Airport (Business Class) – Kevin Gets a Little Seoul and Tokyo
Air China C912 Stockholm Arlanda Terminal 5 to Beijing Capital Airport Terminal 3 (Business Class) TRIP REPORT: Kevin Gets a Little Seoul and Tokyo  It’s time for another new airline (and your author is collecting them like Pokémon cards for this trip). It’s time to see how Air China does...
The Bulkhead Seat
Senator Tommy Tuberville Doubles Down on Claims About “Furries” in Aviation
Alabama Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville is facing criticism and ridicule after claiming that a…
Your Mileage May Vary
Air Canada Rouge Review: Our First Flight Was Better Than Expected
For our first Air Canada flight, we flew Rouge nonstop from Orlando to Montréal on an Airbus A321. I’d heard mixed things about Air Canada’s leisure subsidiary, so I wondered…
Frequent Miler
Ten hours in La-La Land (Tim’s Wild Card Challenge Journal)
It was technically a “transit day” as I was moving from Costa Rica to San Juan. However, a ten-hour layover in LA gave me the perfect opportunity to soak up the SoCal vibe and use some of those pesky Chase Sapphire Reserve® credits. I had a lunch of fresh hamachi...
Miles To Memories
Caesars Merger Approved, The Vegas Matt Movie, Citywide 5 Day Sale & Another Strip Whistleblower!
Caesars merger approved, the big Vegas 5 day sale, another Strip whistleblower emerges & what are they doing to Wayne Newton's house?
View from the Wing
Misleading New York Times Essay Blames Your Miles For Killing Spirit Airlines—Author Wanted Miles Banned 34 Years Ago
Spirit borrowed heavily against its loyalty program, lost cost discipline, and posted a negative 30% operating margin months before the Iran war. A New York Times essay blames lack of access to credit card funds for the airline's failure while leaving out the facts that explain what really happened.
Frequent Miler
Crossing the pond a 3rd time and the sweet taste of Swiss business (Nick’s Wild Card journal)
After our live check-in last night, I boarded Air France to return to Europe again. After crossing the Atlantic for the third time in three days in economy class, I was incredibly excited to connect onward to Zurich and enjoy a hot shower in the Swiss Business Class lounge before...
Points With a Crew
Should you buy IHG points with a 100% bonus?
Buying points can be a great way to boost your balance, but only if makes sense financially! Does the new IHG promotion fit that criteria?
One Mile at a Time
Should I Fly Air Algerie Business Class? The Odd Routing I’m Considering…
A convoluted Miami-to-Marseille routing has me eyeing Air Algerie's new A330neo business class, plus a possible detour through Tunis.