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...

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...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

It’s nice to see that this controversial practice will end, as sometimes public backlash does accomplish something.