Frequent Miler
Guide to booking Preferred Hotels with points
Over the last few years I’ve written many posts about booking Preferred Hotels with points. That’s great, but until now a reader had to go through many posts to get the full story. This guide is meant to be an all-in-one reference that will hopefully answer all of your questions....
The Gate with Brian Cohen
China Visa-Free Transit Policy Permanently Extended to Ten Days
If you plan on visiting China, good news is in store for you: the China visa-free transit policy has been permanently extended to ten days or 240 hours — and in addition, 21 ports of entry and exit have been added for visa-free transit individuals, further expanding the allowed areas...
Points With a Crew
Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card Review (Get the Companion Pass With A Single Card!)
The Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus card comes with a hefty welcome offer worth hundreds of dollars and a reasonable annual fee. If you're even an occasional Southwest flyer, you'll want to consider applying ...
One Mile at a Time
Delta Reveals Details About Pilots In Crash, Corrects Misinformation
On Monday, we saw a Delta Connection CRJ-900 have a horrific accident in Toronto, whereby the plane lost a wing on landing, and ended up coming to a stop upside down. Amazingly, everyone onboard survived, and the last people have even been released from the hospital. What a miraculous outcome,...
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Amex Business Gold: 125k welcome offer with no lifetime language
There is a new, targeted welcome offer for the American Express Business Gold card that offers an 125,000 Membership Rewards after $15K in spend. This is 25K better than the current public offer and, more to the point for many, doesn’t have Amex’s once-in-a-lifetime language (NLL) which excludes those who...
Monkey Miles
Capital One opens new Lounge at Harry Reid International Airport Las Vegas ( LAS )
I absolutely love a Capital One Lounge ( I’ve visited Dallas, Denver, and DC ) and now we have a another to be excited about. If you’re heading to Vegas for a weekend you won’t remember… at least make some memories in the Capital One Lounge on your way out...
Your Mileage May Vary
Best Seats for Couples: Comfort vs. Closeness on Domestic Flights
There are a few different options for couples when booking seats on domestic flights, and our preferences have recently changed. Previously, we took a sometimes polarizing approach—booking an aisle and window…
View from the Wing
Spirit Airlines Goes Private-But Return To Bankruptcy Could Be Just Around The Corner
The airline's stock will be wiped out, $795 million in debt will be reduced, and the new owners will inject $350 million into the carrier. That won't last long. Continue reading Spirit Airlines Goes Private-But Return To Bankruptcy Could Be Just Around The Corner...
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Earn 7.5k Wyndham bonus points on 2+ night stays in Canada
Wyndham Rewards is running a promotion that’s awarding 7,500 bonus points when staying two or more consecutive nights at properties in Canada. The Deal Earn 7,500 bonus points when staying 2+ consecutive nights at Wyndham properties in Canada. Direct link to registration. Key Terms Registration required by March 1, 2025....
The Bulkhead Seat
airBaltic Becomes the First European Airline to Roll Out Starlink In-Flight W-Fi
airBaltic is the flag carrier of Latvia as well as the launch and largest… The post airBaltic Becomes the First European Airline to Roll Out Starlink In-Flight W-Fi appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Live and Let’s Fly
American Airlines Will Resume Its Longest Domestic Route, Challenging United Airlines
American Airlines will resume its nonstop service between Chicago and Honolulu, marking the resumption of its longest domestic route and challenging United Airlines on a route it currently operates without competition. American Airlines Resumes Chicago – Honolulu Service In October 2025 While American Airlines has operated nonstop service between its...
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British Airways Avios making good on transfer bonus error
Earlier this month, British Airways (BA) mistakenly displayed a 20% bonus when transferring points from Chase Ultimate Rewards to Avios. Initially, it looked strange because the bonus wasn’t showing on Chase’s website, making it seem as though it was being offered on the BA side. When airlines offer transfer bonuses...
Points With a Crew
Should you buy Hilton points with (up to) a 100% bonus?
Buying points can be a great way to boost your balance, but only if makes sense financially! Does the new Hilton promotion fit that criteria?
One Mile at a Time
Spirit Airlines Exiting Bankruptcy… But What’s The Plan?!
In November 2024, Spirit Airlinesfiled for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, after billions of dollars of losses since the start of the pandemic, plus a failed takeover by JetBlue. We knew that the airline was planning on a quick bankruptcy process, and the carrier is now getting ready to emerge from...
View from the Wing
New American Airlines Lifetime Elite Status Is Now Live – Unlock Top-Tier Executive Platinum
New American Airlines lifetime elite status levels are now live, ahead of schedule. Continue reading New American Airlines Lifetime Elite Status Is Now Live – Unlock Top-Tier Executive Platinum...
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5 Ways Your Medicine Can Get You Flagged at The Airport
The TSA has a lot of rules about what can and can’t be brought through the TSA security checkpoint. They tend to be a little softer on rules for people’s…