One Mile at a Time
WestJet’s Sneaky Lie To Avoid Paying Compensation For Cancellations?
WestJet has been caught red-handed lying about flight cancelations in order to avoid paying passengers government mandated compensation. Or at least the situation is so bad that the airline is even refusing to provide Canada’s biggest broadcaster a plausible explanation for why it’s doing what it’s doing (thanks to Jack...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
A Passenger Left a Jacket With €30,500 in the Pocket at Dubai International Airport… They Never Bothered to Claim Back Their Property
A passenger left a jacket with more than €30,500 (US $35,600) in cash in the pocket at Dubai International Airport late last year, but they have never bothered to come forward and reclaim their lost property. The case came to light after the UAE’s Ministry of the Interior released a...
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BoardingArea
‘Their policy explicitly states…’: Family Pays Premium For Southwest Airlines Choice Fare. Then Their Seats Were Reassigned Without Notice
“We didn't find out until we tried to board..."
Frequent Miler
MastercardGiftCard, VanillaGift, & AmexGiftCard are all waiving purchase fees with promo codes
No sooner have the waived purchase fee promotions for Mother’s Day ended than they return for graduation-themed promotions on MastercardGiftCard.com, VanillaGift.com, and AmexGiftCard.com. The Deal Get waived purchase fees when buying gift cards from the following sites: MastercardGiftCard.com: 100% off purchase fees when buying $50+ Mastercard gift cards & using...
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One Mile at a Time
WestJet’s Sneaky Lie To Avoid Paying Compensation For Cancellations?
WestJet has been caught red-handed lying about flight cancelations in order to avoid paying passengers government mandated compensation. Or at least the situation is so bad that the airline is even refusing to provide Canada’s biggest broadcaster a plausible explanation for why it’s doing what it’s doing (thanks to Jack...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
A Passenger Left a Jacket With €30,500 in the Pocket at Dubai International Airport… They Never Bothered to Claim Back Their Property
A passenger left a jacket with more than €30,500 (US $35,600) in cash in the pocket at Dubai International Airport late last year, but they have never bothered to come forward and reclaim their lost property. The case came to light after the UAE’s Ministry of the Interior released a...
Economondo
Review: SCAT Boeing 737-800 – Almaty to Astana
Flying domestically in Kazakhstan with SCAT
Live from a Lounge
Air India makes deep cuts to international flight network June 2026 onwards; Singapore, US, China, Australia and Canada see many cuts
Recent Economic turbulence has forced Air India to reexamine its network, and cut down on the number of flights it will operate in the coming months on international segments.
passengers in flight (l) Southwest airlines (r)
BoardingArea
‘Their policy explicitly states…’: Family Pays Premium For Southwest Airlines Choice Fare. Then Their Seats Were Reassigned Without Notice
“We didn't find out until we tried to board..."
Frequent Miler
MastercardGiftCard, VanillaGift, & AmexGiftCard are all waiving purchase fees with promo codes
No sooner have the waived purchase fee promotions for Mother’s Day ended than they return for graduation-themed promotions on MastercardGiftCard.com, VanillaGift.com, and AmexGiftCard.com. The Deal Get waived purchase fees when buying gift cards from the following sites: MastercardGiftCard.com: 100% off purchase fees when buying $50+ Mastercard gift cards & using...
hotel front desk (l) Embassy Suites entrance (r)
BoardingArea
Family Spends $400 For One Night At Embassy Suites In Puerto Rico. Then The Front Desk Worker Crashes Out After They Ask For A Blanket: ‘I’m Not A Wizard’
“This is not Hilton standard."
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Should Rules of Photography Aboard Airplanes Become Stricter?
The rules pertaining to photography aboard airplanes became stricter with this airline, as a growing number of influencers and other people who are significantly involved with social media have been increasingly prevalent in recording their experiences aboard airplanes in recent years — especially when a fight or other unwanted activity...
Frequent Miler
SAS award sale: Save 25% on all award flights (48K business class between US & Europe for adults, 24K for kids)
A few times each year, SAS seems to offer a discount when booking award flights using EuroBonus miles. They’ve returned with another award sale, this time even better than normal as it’s a 25% discount rather than the usual 20%. The Deal Save 25% when booking award flights with SAS...
View from the Wing
Man Killed By Frontier Jet On Denver Runway Had 20 Prior Arrests, Including Attempted Murder
The man killed when a Frontier Airlines jet hit him on a Denver runway had 20 prior arrests, including attempted murder, and had been arrested again just one month before scaling an airport fence and walking into the path of the aircraft. Authorities have ruled the death a suicide,
Frequent Miler
Is the Bilt Palladium card worth its $495 annual fee? | Coffee Break Ep105 | 5-12-26
With most ultra-premium cards it’s possible to simply add up how much you value each perk and see if it meets or exceeds the annual fee, but this card is mostly valuable for its high earning rate from spend… It’s definitely worth $495 in the first year due to the...
Your Mileage May Vary
Why Some Countries Drive On The “Wrong” Side Of The Road
Any time we even THINK about renting a car in another country, I ask my husband the same question: “Wait…do they drive on the same side of the road as…
Frequent Miler
Choice Hotels summer promo: Get 8K points every 2 stays (Can redeem for $50 gas gift card)
Choice has opened registration for its summer promotion and it’s (seemingly mostly) the same promotion it’s run for many summers in a row. You’ll earn 8,000 bonus points for every two stays, with the ability to redeem 8,000 points for a $50 gift card for select brands. You can earn...
View from the Wing
Early SpaceX Investor Reveals Why Delta’s Starlink Deal Fell Apart — Now United Will Have Better Wifi For Years
Delta had a chance to move to Starlink, the inflight wifi system United is racing to install across its fleet. But an early SpaceX investor says the deal fell apart because Delta wanted Starlink behind its own branded portal — and now United may have the better passenger experience for...
One Mile at a Time
$300 Chase Sapphire Reserve Dining Credit: How To Use & Eligible Restaurants
The Chase Sapphire Reserve Card (review) is one of the most popular premium rewards cards. While the card has a steep $795 annual fee, it also offers a variety of benefits that can help offset that, ranging from lounge access to credits.
Miles To Memories
Battling For Hyatt Compensation, Delta’s Weird First Class Plane & Free Beer for Life
Delta's insane new first class count, the correct level of compensation & a crazy travel promo made for points enthusiasts.
View from the Wing
The Amex And Chase Points Playbook Is Changing — Some Programs Are Rising, Others Are Getting Riskier
Transferable points used to be the easy hedge against airline and hotel devaluations: keep flexible currency, transfer only when award space appears. But the currencies themselves are now moving in different directions, with some programs adding value while others lose edge or introduce new risk.
Points With a Crew
Visiting One Of The Worst Priority Pass Lounges (Mmmm Pretzels For Dinner)
I could not find information on whether you can buy a day pass to this lounge, but even if it's an option, do NOT, I repeat DO NOT pay money to enter this lounge.
Your Mileage May Vary
We Booked A Mozart Concert In Vienna. Then Eurovision Happened
Needless to say, Mozart sounds a little different when techno beats are shaking your seat. That’s how we ended up spending one of our nights in Vienna. What we thought…
The Bulkhead Seat
Man Who Died After Being Struck by Frontier Airlines Jet in Denver Ruled a Suicide
As I wrote about this past weekend, a Frontier Airlines flight was forced to…
The Bulkhead Seat
United Flight Attendants Approve New Contract With Major Pay Raises
As I wrote about back in March, United flight attendants were set to vote…
Frequent Miler
Save up to 30% on Accor stays in the Americas; also reduces award costs
Accor is running a new sale that’s giving a discount of up to 30% on stays at its properties in the Americas. Even better, it stacks with the standard 10% discount for being a member, plus due to the nature of Accor’s loyalty program, it reduces award pricing too. The...
One Mile at a Time
United Flight Attendants Ratify New Contract With Huge Raises, Retro Pay
Several weeks ago, we learned how United flight attendants had a new tentative contract, after a very drawn out negotiation process. There’s now a major update, as we’ve just learned that this contract has been ratified, which is huge news.
View from the Wing
Man Who Walked In Front Of Frontier Jet In Denver Identified — Death Ruled Suicide
The man struck by a Frontier Airlines jet during takeoff in Denver has now been identified, and authorities say his death was suicide. He had climbed an 8-foot perimeter fence, crossed into a remote airfield area, and reached the active runway within about two minutes — a rare but not...
hotel front desk (l) Embassy Suites entrance (r)
BoardingArea
Family Spends $400 For One Night At Embassy Suites In Puerto Rico. Then The Front Desk Worker Crashes Out After They Ask For A Blanket: ‘I’m Not A Wizard’
“This is not Hilton standard."
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Should Rules of Photography Aboard Airplanes Become Stricter?
The rules pertaining to photography aboard airplanes became stricter with this airline, as a growing number of influencers and other people who are significantly involved with social media have been increasingly prevalent in recording their experiences aboard airplanes in recent years — especially when a fight or other unwanted activity...
Frequent Miler
SAS award sale: Save 25% on all award flights (48K business class between US & Europe for adults, 24K for kids)
A few times each year, SAS seems to offer a discount when booking award flights using EuroBonus miles. They’ve returned with another award sale, this time even better than normal as it’s a 25% discount rather than the usual 20%. The Deal Save 25% when booking award flights with SAS...
View from the Wing
Man Killed By Frontier Jet On Denver Runway Had 20 Prior Arrests, Including Attempted Murder
The man killed when a Frontier Airlines jet hit him on a Denver runway had 20 prior arrests, including attempted murder, and had been arrested again just one month before scaling an airport fence and walking into the path of the aircraft. Authorities have ruled the death a suicide,
Frequent Miler
Is the Bilt Palladium card worth its $495 annual fee? | Coffee Break Ep105 | 5-12-26
With most ultra-premium cards it’s possible to simply add up how much you value each perk and see if it meets or exceeds the annual fee, but this card is mostly valuable for its high earning rate from spend… It’s definitely worth $495 in the first year due to the...
Your Mileage May Vary
Why Some Countries Drive On The “Wrong” Side Of The Road
Any time we even THINK about renting a car in another country, I ask my husband the same question: “Wait…do they drive on the same side of the road as…
Frequent Miler
Choice Hotels summer promo: Get 8K points every 2 stays (Can redeem for $50 gas gift card)
Choice has opened registration for its summer promotion and it’s (seemingly mostly) the same promotion it’s run for many summers in a row. You’ll earn 8,000 bonus points for every two stays, with the ability to redeem 8,000 points for a $50 gift card for select brands. You can earn...
View from the Wing
Early SpaceX Investor Reveals Why Delta’s Starlink Deal Fell Apart — Now United Will Have Better Wifi For Years
Delta had a chance to move to Starlink, the inflight wifi system United is racing to install across its fleet. But an early SpaceX investor says the deal fell apart because Delta wanted Starlink behind its own branded portal — and now United may have the better passenger experience for...