TravelUpdate
Review: The lovely Aegean Airlines lounge in Thessaloniki
Aegean Airlines operates their own lounge at Thessaloniki Airport. As they are the country’s main operator, this should…
View from the Wing
Mesa Becomes the First Program to Offer Transfers to Omni Hotels — A Free Night Anywhere Costs 30,000 Points and Includes Elite Status
Mesa has become the first program to support transfers to Omni Hotels, allowing members to redeem 30,000 points for a free night at any Omni property and granting automatic Champion elite status on early transfers. It’s a niche but potentially high-value addition, especially at Omni’s more expensive locations. Continue reading Mesa...
The Bulkhead Seat
Qantas Elevates Its First Class Experience With New Dining Options and Amenities
Qantas is rolling out a series of upgrades to its Airbus A380 First Class… The post Qantas Elevates Its First Class Experience With New Dining Options and Amenities appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
From The Tray Table
15 Travel Tuesday deals you don’t want to miss
This year, Travel Tuesday isn’t just an afterthought post Black Friday and Cyber Monday. In fact, I’ve found… The post 15 Travel Tuesday deals you don’t want to miss appeared first on From the Tray Table.
View from the Wing
Delta Leaves SkyMiles Status Requirements Unchanged For 2026 — But Tweaks Choice Benefits For Diamonds And Platinums
Delta isn’t raising SkyMiles status requirements for 2026, but it is reshuffling the Choice Benefits that Platinum and Diamond members can select. Three options improve, while the American Express statement credit quietly drops in value — a detail Delta doesn’t call out in its announcement. Continue reading Delta Leaves SkyMiles Status...
One Mile at a Time
GHA Discovery: Valuable Hotel Loyalty Program That Flies Under The Radar
When you think of hotel loyalty programs, odds are that Hilton Honors, Marriott Bonvoy, World of Hyatt, etc., come to mind first. However, GHA Discovery is a program that not many people think of, but which probably should get a bit more attention.
Frequent Miler
IHG promo: Earn 5x (i.e. 50x) on stays booked by 12/2/25 for stays through 12/31/25
IHG One Rewards is running an amazing Cyber event that’s awarding 5x base points on stays booked by tonight (December 2). That means you could earn up to 70x points on paid stays which is a phenomenal return. The Deal Earn 5x points on stays with IHG. Direct link to...
The Bulkhead Seat
Spirit Airlines Offers 60% Off Base Fares for Travel Tuesday
Spirit Airlines is offering a limited-time Travel Tuesday promotion today. Passengers can save 60%… The post Spirit Airlines Offers 60% Off Base Fares for Travel Tuesday appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
From The Tray Table
Delta Medallions just scored a big win with upgraded Choice Benefits
It’s not often that loyalty programs add value without quietly taking something away. But Delta Air Lines is… The post Delta Medallions just scored a big win with upgraded Choice Benefits appeared first on From the Tray Table.
One Mile at a Time
Qantas First Class Gets Upgrade: New Amenity Kits, Pajamas, Champagne
Qantas has announced that it’s making some changes to its first class, representing ”a new chapter” for the oneworld carrier’s most premium experience. However, when one of the things that you’re highlighting is the introduction of dine on demand (in international first class!), then you can’t help but scratch your...
View from the Wing
Passenger Records Why He Is Being Bumped — Airline Agent Grabs His Phone, Then Hits The 73 Year Old In The Eye
A WestJet passenger tried to record an agent’s explanation for why his family was suddenly bumped to a later flight. Instead, the agent grabbed his phone, tore up their boarding passes, and struck the passenger’s 73-year-old father hard enough to leave him with a swollen eye. Continue reading Passenger Records...
TravelUpdate
Your next flight could be $250 cheaper, check your Amex Offers now
Check your accounts for these new targeted Amex Offers, who knows, you may just end up saving $250 on your next flight booking.
Eye of the Flyer
Big 2027 Delta Status MQD Threshold News — Plus, Choice Benefit Changes and Buying MQD!
Early autumn is when Delta Air Lines usually announces significant changes to its SkyMiles elite status program. Well, we already have the answer to a major question for 2027 status. (And I need your help with data points!) Will Delta Raise the MQD Levels for 2027? It’s been a few...
Eye of the Flyer
No REAL ID Yet? Be Prepared to Pay Fines When You Travel
If you’re dragging your feet to get a REAL ID and plan to travel next year, it’s going to cost you. And, really, it should. You’ve had years to get this done, whether you like it or not. That’s a whole other topic. But given that this is a blog...
The Points of Life
Time Vs. Points Vs. Cash. Vs. Destination
This was the worst ‘business’ class routing of my life. The origin was San Juan, the destination was Buenos Aires for my next residency (see Buenos Aires Residency Begins!). I left Rio Mar at 3AM and prepared myself for this: I documented the arduous journey: Copa Business SJU-PTY: Passed Out...
Traveling For Miles
Save $250 on Air France bookings made through Amex Travel
Amex is getting December started with a new offer which allows targeted cardholders to save $250 on bookings made through Amex Travel for flights taken with select Lufthansa Group airlines. The post Save $250 on Air France bookings made through Amex Travel appeared first on Traveling For Miles.