Frequent Miler
Now earn Bilt points with Rakuten shopping portal (5/15/26 payout will be 1:1)
A partnership between Bilt and shopping portal Rakuten has officially launched today, whereby Bilt members can link their Bilt account to their Rakuten account and choose to earn rewards with Bilt. This is huge news for those whose primary shopping portal is Rakuten, though Bilt members without Bilt elite status...
Frequent Miler
20K bonus points with 2+ night stay & $2K spend with Marriott Homes & Villas
Marriott Homes & Villas is out with a new promotion offering 20,000 bonus points for 2+ night stays through December 31st, when you register and book by December 15th. However, there’s a catch — you need to spend a minimum of $2,000 on your stay in order to earn this...
ATX Jetsetter
JetBlue Announces New Service From Boston to Barcelona and Milan
JetBlue is launching two new transatlantic routes from Boston for summer 2026 with service to Barcelona and Milan. The post JetBlue Announces New Service From Boston to Barcelona and Milan appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
The Bulkhead Seat
Promo: Spirit Airlines Rolls Out Savings on Spirit Saver$ Club
Spirit Airlines has launched a promotional offer for its Spirit Saver$ Club, giving travelers… The post Promo: Spirit Airlines Rolls Out Savings on Spirit Saver$ Club appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Traveling For Miles
Be careful – Some IHG properties will charge you extra for double occupancy
I don't stay at IHG properties very often so maybe this is only news to me, but did you know that some IHG properties will charge you more if there are two people staying in a room rather than just one? The post Be careful – Some IHG properties will charge...
One Mile at a Time
Flying Blue Elite Members Now Get Better Award Availability & Pricing
Air France-KLM Flying Blue is one of the most useful loyalty programs out there for redeeming points. Flying Blue has access to more long haul award availability on Air France-KLM than other programs, and the points are easy to rack up, thanks to Flying Blue partnering with major transferable points...
Monkey Miles
Delta SkyMiles flash sale – R/T to Europe for 24k SkyMiles
Just a quick heads up…Delta is running another SkyMiles sale with flights as low as 24k miles r/t to Europe. 15% fewer points than this if you have a Delta cobranded Amex. You can go here to search The post Delta SkyMiles flash sale – R/T to Europe for 24k SkyMiles...
Live and Let’s Fly
Airlines Will Shut Down Troubling Program That Sold Passenger Data To The U.S. Government
The U.S. airline industry quietly backed a data broker that for years sold passenger travel records to multiple government agencies. Now, after public reporting and congressional pressure, that program will be shut down. ARC Will Shut Down Troubling Program That Sold Passenger Flight Records To U.S. Government Earlier this year...
TravelUpdate
Review: SAS Economy Airbus A320neo London to Copenhagen
Background & Booking I needed to get to Copenhagen from London, and cash fares were over $200 one…
View from the Wing
Hilton Branson Guest Upgraded To The Presidential Suite — But The 13-Year Old Mattress Violated The Brand’s Standards
A reader was upgraded to the Presidential Suite at the Hilton Branson Convention Center — and found a 13-year old mattress that’s well outside the brand’s own standards. Photos he shared also showed maintenance issues and worn furnishings, raising basic questions about quality control at a full-service Hilton. Continue reading Hilton...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
52 Recipes From The United States of Thanksgiving
Ahh, Thanksgiving...just the mere mention of that holiday evokes family and friends gathering around the table in some cozy home while the cold wind blows and the snow falls in a frigid frenzy outside... ...and the fragrant fresh aromas of roast turkey, potatoes, stuffing and cranberries fill the kitchen and dining...
No Work All Travel
Tokyo Bar Review: Tokyo Confidential
Disclaimer: In exchange for a review, I was invited to Tokyo Confidential. In the upscale Tokyo neighborhood of Azabu-Juban, a short walk away from Tokyo Tower and Shiba Park, lies a laid-back rooftop bar called Tokyo Confidential. Open Mondays – Saturdays 6pm – 1am, and Sundays from 6pm – 12am,...
Frequent Miler
United increases prices for close-in award booking
United Airlines seems to have recently imposed a significant increase on awards that are booked within 14 days of departure. As reported by Gary over at View from the Wing, prices for close-in awards have risen by as much as 33%, going from 15,000 to 20,000 miles one-way for United...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
France Will Fine Unruly Passengers €20,000 And Put Them On a ‘No Fly’ List For Four Years
Faced with an alarming rise in the number of unruly passenger incidents, lawmakers in France have decided to take urgent action by introducing new rules that allow the country’s civil aviation regulator to fine disruptive passengers up to €20,000 and place them on a no-fly list for four years. The...
One Mile at a Time
After Backlash, Airlines Stop Secretly Selling Passenger Data To Government
It’s nice to see that this controversial practice will end, as sometimes public backlash does accomplish something.
Traveling For Miles
Buy Avios and earn bonus Tier Points with Finnair
Finnair has just launched an interesting new Black Friday Avios sale which could be more useful than usual. The airline has taken one of its standard "buy Avios and get a bonus" deals and added to it an extra element - you'll Tier points towards elite status on top of...