Recently, Emirates reported a record profit, and declared itself the world’s most profitable airline. To celebrate this, the airline is offering staff a 22-week basic salary bonus. When I write about the economics of Gulf carriers, people will often say things like ”well they pay their employees peanuts, so of...

You can earn 1,000 bonus points per eligible night with Best Western Rewards through Monday, September 1, 2025 at any Best Western branded hotel in the United States, Canada, or the Caribbean islands... ...but you must... The post Earn 1,000 Bonus Points Per Night With Best Western appeared first on The Gate.

A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading United Promised ‘CleanPlus’—Passenger Shows What Was Really On The Headrest [Roundup]...

Barclays and Emirates have co-branded credit cards in the United States. I’ve written about them in the past, but I’d like to take an updated look in this post, as I think more people may suddenly be interested in them.

You’re probably well aware that we now have a new Pope. While the decision was being made, the running jokes about the color of the conclave smoke ran the gamut.…

Our points and miles hobby frequently traffics in bank shutdown data points. Here's why I don't pay much attention to them. The post No, I Don’t Really Care about Your Bank Shutdown Data Points appeared first on Miles to Memories.

Jetstar Airways, Australia’s prominent low-cost carrier, has announced its complete withdrawal from the U.S. market, culminating in the termination of its Sydney-Honolulu route on October 24, 2025. This decision, as I learned from Simple Flying, marks the end of Jetstar’s 19-year presence in Hawaii and signifies a notable shift in...

Happy Mother’s Day to all who are celebrating today. Alaska Airlines has shared the… The post Sweet: Mother and Son Pilots Fly Together at Alaska Airlines appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

Here are our Top 5 Flight Bonus Mile/Point Offers for this month. This post is of course for bonuses for flying this month however many of these offers go beyond so don’t count them out for flights you need to book past this month. If none of the offers listed...

In theory, Marriott Bonvoy has a really generous upgrade policy for elite member, whereby Bonvoy Platinum members and above receive space available suite upgrades. However, as any frequent Marriott guest can attest to, suite upgrades are often few and far between.

Here are our Top 5 Hotel Stay Bonus Airline Mile/Point offers for this month! This post is for bonuses that you credit to an airline frequent flyer program. Many of these offers go beyond this month so don’t count them out for stays you’re book past this month. If none...

Flight attendants at the Dubai-based mega airline Emirates are truly living the high life after the carrier reported its best financial results ever and decided to reward them with a massive bonus worth 22 weeks of basic pay – yes, nearly six months of pay in a single bonus. And...

Marriott promises that is an upgraded room is available for the length of your stay when you check in, then it is your free if you're a Platinum member or above. But that's not actually how Marriott upgrades work. Continue reading Why You’re Not Getting Marriott Suite Upgrades—Even When Rooms...