Frequent Miler
Singapore Airlines: Premium economybetween Asia and US starting at 55K
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer has released its latest list of “Spontaneous Escapes,” discounted award redemptions valid only for travel in the following calendar month. There are several routes available to/from North America this month, though be aware that Spontaneous Escapes bookings are completely inflexible and cannot be changed or cancelled. The...
Live and Let’s Fly
Why Fireworks Are Germany’s One Big Exception To Its Rule-Obsessed Culture
Being in Germany on New Year’s Eve is a reminder that even the most rule-bound societies need one night a year to let everything go up in smoke. Germany Is Strict About Everything Except Fireworks On New Year’s Eve In a country that is fiercely protective of the environment and...
No Work All Travel
Taking a Walk from Kyushu to Honshu
Did you know that one could walk from Kyushu to Honshu? That’s right, Japan’s third-largest island is connected to its largest by a pedestrian tunnel. Coincidentally, it’s also possible to go from Honshu to Shikoku, the country’s fourth-largest, by bike (or a very long walk), but that’s awfully unfair to knees....
View from the Wing
Mom Complains She Had No Extra Room on a 12-Hour Delta Flight—After Buying 2 Seats for 3 People
A mom went viral after complaining she was stuck without “extra room” on a 12-hour Delta flight—because the plane was sold out. The catch: she bought two seats for herself and one child, while her second child flew as a lap infant, so she was always betting on an empty...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Miles and Points On Sale — January 16 2026
Sometimes you need an infusion of miles or points to your membership account for whatever reason — perhaps to have enough to redeem for a limited time award as one example — and the best time to purchase or gift miles or points is when they are on sale, as...
The Bulkhead Seat
Delta Passenger Jailed for 18 Months After Inflight Disturbance and Death Threat to Crew Member
A Michigan man who attempted to open an aircraft emergency exit midflight and threatened…
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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...
The Points of Life
Jamaica Carnival Review: My Fault Or Miserable Party?
The two most fun days of my life took place in Trinidad for carnival 2019 (see Last Minute Trinidad Carnival Guide! Everything You Need to Know And Stuff You Will Figure Out On Your Own!). Following that blissful event, I decided to incorporate a yearly carnival as part of my...
Miles For Family
Bilt 2.0: Should I Stay, or Should I Go?
I’ve been in Bilt 2.0 overload the past few days. As you probably heard, Bilt just officially launched 3 new credit cards that replace the old Bilt 1.0 Wells Fargo credit card. And if you’re a newbie who’s totally confused about what Bilt even is, here’s a brief recap: Bilt...
Live and Let’s Fly
A Veteran Airline Pilot Warns Spirit Airlines Is Following A Familiar And Dangerous Path
121pilot, our resident commercial airline pilot on Live And Let’s Fly, weighs in on what he sees as a troubling parallel between his former airline and Spirit Airlines. I’ve Seen An Airline Die Before. Spirit Airlines Feels Uncomfortably Familiar. As astute followers of the industry, many readers may already be...
View from the Wing
Chicago Looks To Sell Naming Rights at O’Hare and Midway—Even for Restrooms, Trash Cans and Pet Relief Areas
Chicago is exploring selling sponsorships and naming rights across O’Hare and Midway—everything from terminals and people-mover stations down to restrooms, trash cans, and pet relief areas. A new RFI asks brands what they’d pay for and how they’d activate it, as the city looks for ways to offset major expansion...
