Frequent Miler
Barclays AA cards: planning the transition to Citi | Coffee Break Ep91 | 2-3-26
If you have an American Airlines card issued by Barclays, it won’t be a Barclays card for much longer, as AA cards will transition to Citi instead. So what does that mean for you? We’ll answer some common questions about this transition in today’s podcast episode. Barclays AA cards: planning...
One Mile at a Time
Is The American Airlines Executive Card Worth $595 Fee? 10 Reasons To Apply
Link: Learn more about the Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard
Your Mileage May Vary
The U.S. Didn’t Make the 2026 Safest Places to Visit List — Here’s Who Did
When people travel abroad for leisure, safety is usually one of the first things they consider. Most travelers probably aren’t planning trips to places experiencing active conflict or political instability,…
Frequent Miler
(More targeted) Capital One Shopping adds Marriott, many other redemption options
Update 2/3/26: In the past week or so, several Capital One Shopping users have noticed new gift card redemption options on their account that weren’t there before. That includes Marriott, eBay, Walmart, Lowe’s, Uber/Uber Eats, and more. There’s no guarantee you’ll see one or more of these higher value options,...
View from the Wing
Jeffrey Epstein Used Hyatt’s “Friends & Family” Discount Rate — And Earned Full Points [Roundup]
News and notes from around the interweb: Jeffrey Epstein stayed on friends and family rates at Hyatt. In fairness, Hyatt’s Friends & Family rate is often is a very good deal and it earns full points and stay credit. Mildly interesting – Epstein stayed on friends/family rates at Hyatt byu/dogemaster00...
The Bulkhead Seat
Volaris Adds Eight New US Routes From Three Mexican Cities
Volaris is a Mexican low-cost airline that flies nonstop to 21 destinations in the… The post Volaris Adds Eight New US Routes From Three Mexican Cities appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
One Mile at a Time
I Stayed At Aman New York: Does The Hotel Live Up The Hype (And Price)?
I just spent a night at the 83-suite Aman New York, which opened in 2022, and is located in the iconic Crown Building, on 57th and 5th. This is probably the hotel in the United States that I’ve been most curious about, as it’s certainly one of the most talked...
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: SluTune Bone Conduction Sleep Speaker (Back By Wednesday)
The Q2 SluTune Bone Conduction Sleep Speaker is a sleep aid with a thin (11mm) profile and no sound leakage to others in the room. It's on Kickstarter, but only for a few more ...
Your Mileage May Vary
Why New York Keeps a Two-Stop Subway Line
On the subway map, the S train looks almost like a joke. Two stations. A ridiculously short ride. A whole “line” that exists just to connect Grand Central to Times Square.…
You Are Travel
418-Room JW Marriott Coming to Louisville, Kentucky
​tl;dr – A sizable JW will open in Kentucky’s largest city. Expected in 2027, the JW Marriott Louisville… The post 418-Room JW Marriott Coming to Louisville, Kentucky appeared first on You Are Travel.
Frequent Miler
Flying Blue Promo Rewards for February: Save 25% on flights to/from Europe from select cities
The latest batch of Air France/KLM Flying Blue Promo Rewards is out and there’s another good selection of cities represented in North America. There are also options in economy, premium economy, and business class – provided you can find award space. The Deal Save 25% when booking standard awards between...
You Are Travel
China to Ban Tesla-style Hidden Door Handles – Please Let This Be the Start of Something Bigger
tl;dr – No lie, I’m ready to say goodbye to the terrible design of these door handles. ​Several… The post China to Ban Tesla-style Hidden Door Handles – Please Let This Be the Start of Something Bigger appeared first on You Are Travel.
Altitude Yes
Capital One’s 30% Transfer Bonus to Japan Airlines is Back
This transfer bonus means that you can transfer 1,000 Capital One miles for 975 Japan Airlines miles, which is close to 1:1. The post Capital One’s 30% Transfer Bonus to Japan Airlines is Back first appeared on Altitude Yes.
You Are Travel
Marriott Bringing Its Ritz-Carlton Brand to Saigon
​tl;dr – The project will also include a whopping 420 branded residences. Marriott has recently announced new developments… The post Marriott Bringing Its Ritz-Carlton Brand to Saigon appeared first on You Are Travel.
Miles To Memories
Southwest Launches New Credit Card Bonuses That Gets You Companion Pass
Southwest Airlines is once again offering an easy option to earn the Companion pass for just over a year. It comes as part of the signup offer for all three consumer credit cards, alongside a points bonus that varies between 20,000 and 40,000. The post Southwest Launches New Credit Card Bonuses...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Earn 500 Bonus AAdvantage Miles by Shopping for Valentine’s Day
Effective through Monday, February 9, 2026 at 11:59:59 in the evening Eastern Standard Time, you can earn 500 bonus AAdvantage miles by shopping for Valentine’s Day — in addition to the standard AAdvantage miles earned — during the Winter Bonus Offer campaign at the American Airlines AAdvantage Shopping portal by...