Paddle Your Own Kanoo
United Airlines Flight Attendants Sack Contract Negotiating Committee After Federal Mediators Push Talks Closer to Trump’s Inauguration
Flight attendants at United Airlines have sacked a committee of negotiators who have been battling with the carrier over a new contract. The decision came just days after federal mediators delayed any more bargaining sessions until the start of 2025 at the earliest. The Association of Flight Attendants (AFA-CWA) has...
Your Mileage May Vary
Paying for Parking While Renting a Car? It’s Easy to Get Caught by This Scam
There’s an old saying that “a sucker is born every minute.” After watching people for the past ## years, I’m starting to think it’s true. Too many people fall for…
View from the Wing
Justice Department Stops DEA’s Airport Searches After $3.2 Billion Seized From Passengers Without Charges
The Justice Department has halted the DEA's airport searches after a report revealed over $3.2 billion in cash was seized from passengers without charges over a decade, citing abuses, improper targeting, and likely constitutional rights violations. Continue reading Justice Department Stops DEA’s Airport Searches After $3.2 Billion Seized From Passengers Without...
Travel With Grant
Too Many Cardboard Boxes? Get ZipSnip Handheld Cordless Electric Cardboard Box Cutter
Good afternoon everyone.  Between my wife and I, we do a lot of online shopping and end up with a lot of cardboard boxes.  We have a small recycle trash can at home, so it was pretty easy to fill up the recycle trash can with cardboard boxes and other...
Frequent Miler
Hilton Timeshare Offer: 4 Nights and 75K points, starting at $249
Hilton Grand Vacations is currently offering a decent vacation package that requires attending a two-hour timeshare presentation. You get 4 nights of lodging in one of six specific locations plus 75,000 Hilton Honors points for as low as $249 + tax. Nick once did a Bluegreen Vacations timeshare presentation and...
View from the Wing
United Flight Attendants Fire Negotiators As Contract Strategy Backfires—Are Strikes Doomed?
United Airlines flight attendants fired their negotiating team after years of stalled contract talks, underscoring a failed union strategy that delayed demands and weakened their leverage as the chance to strike diminishes under shifting political conditions. Continue reading United Flight Attendants Fire Negotiators As Contract Strategy Backfires—Are Strikes Doomed?...
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter – Homiffi Heater / Cooler / Speaker / Charger (back by Saturday)
The Homiffi device offers heating and cooling for ideal sleep temperature, along with being a wireless charger and Bluetooth speaker. You only have a few days left to ...
Your Mileage May Vary
Should You Earn Rental Credits Or Frequent Flyer Miles For National Car Rentals?
I’ve been a member of National Car Rental’s Emerald Club for over 25 years (Ugh, Really? 25 years?) (Note from Sharon – when did I marry such an old man?…
Travel Codex
Save More With Hyatt Prive
Hyatt Prive is an exclusive program providing elite like benefits to guests who book through Hyatt’s premier travel advisors. Prive provide added benefits such as room upgrades confirmed within 24 hours of booking versus check in, full breakfast and a slew of other benefits. It’s a private program but easy...
Frequent Miler
Up to a $750 bonus with Chase Business Checking (no direct deposit required)
When it comes to bank account bonuses, Chase is one of our bestest buddies around, running frequent incentives on both the personal and business side. Chase has again extended a good offer for new Business Checking enrollments. There are two options: get a $300 bonus on total deposits of $2000-$29999...
The Bulkhead Seat
Andaz Miami Beach Is Now Opening In March 2025
The Confidante Miami Beach was part of Hyatt’s Unbound Collection, but it might be… The post Andaz Miami Beach Is Now Opening In March 2025 appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Miles To Memories
TSA Expects Busiest Thanksgiving Travel Period on Record
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is expecting the busiest Thanksgiving travel period on record. The post TSA Expects Busiest Thanksgiving Travel Period on Record appeared first on Miles to Memories.
The Bulkhead Seat
The Ritz-Carlton and Missoni Partner On New Resort Club In Bali
The Ritz-Carlton, Bali and Missoni are partnering on a new project that will transform… The post The Ritz-Carlton and Missoni Partner On New Resort Club In Bali appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
One Mile at a Time
Hawaiian Airlines Ends Austin Flights As Of March 2025
I can’t say I’m terribly surprised, but Hawaiian Airlines will be canceling one of its longer domestic flights, as reported by Ishrion Aviation.
Live and Let’s Fly
Coffee Break in SAS Gold Lounge – Copenhagen
I’m live-blogging my SAS EuroBonus SkyTeam Milion Mile challenge this week. Click here for background and route information. Ah, it’s good to be back in Copenhagen, even if just for 90 minutes. It’s all about the coffee at the SAS Gold Lounge. One thing I will miss most about SAS...
View from the Wing
This NYC Library Offers Free Access To A $20,000 Bloomberg Terminal—Here’s How To Use It [Roundup]
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 This NYC Library Offers Free Access To A $20,000 Bloomberg Terminal—Here’s How To Use It [Roundup]...