Your Mileage May Vary
Last Night’s Election May Be the Moment the Shutdown Finally Cracked
This isn’t a political post — it just happens to involve politics because the shutdown has reached a point where it impacts air travel in a way most of us…
The Bulkhead Seat
United Airlines and Lyft Team Up to Earn MileagePlus® Miles on Every Ride
United Airlines is giving its loyalty members a new way to earn miles without… The post United Airlines and Lyft Team Up to Earn MileagePlus® Miles on Every Ride appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Miles To Memories
All Aboard! Considering this Amtrak Card’s Elevated Welcome Offer
The Amtrak Guest Rewards Preferred Mastercard currently comes with an elevated welcome offer, but more factors should come into account. The post All Aboard! Considering this Amtrak Card’s Elevated Welcome Offer appeared first on Miles to Memories.
View from the Wing
Woman Catches Cheating Husband By Secretly Getting Job At His Favorite Hotel—And Checks In The Mistress
When this woman uncovered her husband's secret affair, she didn't confront him immediately—she applied for and got a front desk job at his favorite hotel instead. The plan? Catch him red-handed, right at check-in. Continue reading Woman Catches Cheating Husband By Secretly Getting Job At His Favorite Hotel—And Checks In The...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Cathay Pacific Ends Qatar Airways Partnership with $892 Million Share Buyback
Cathay Pacific has announced its intention to buy back a 9.57% shareholding from minority investor Qatar Airways in a deal valued at US$892 million, although the purchase does still need to be approved by the Hong Kong-based carrier’s independent shareholders. Qatar Airways has been a shareholder in Cathay Pacific since...
Frequent Miler
New United debit card is now available for applications with bonus of 10K miles
A couple of weeks ago we learned that United was planning on joining Wyndham and Southwest in launching their own debit card. The United MileagePlus® Debit Rewards Card is now live for applications and has a welcome offer awarding 10,000 bonus miles after qualifying activity. That bonus is about the...
One Mile at a Time
Southwest Airlines & Philippine Airlines Launch Partnership: Big Deal?
Southwest Airlines is currently undergoing a major transformation, which includes charging for checked bags, introducing assigned and extra legroom seating, etc. It goes beyond that, though, as Southwest is also increasingly launching airline partnerships.
One Mile at a Time
New Air Canada Cafe Vancouver Airport (YVR), With A Grab And Go Selection
Air Canada is expanding its innovative Air Canada Cafe concept to a fourth airport, which premium flyers with the airline will no doubt appreciate.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Earn 2x Choice Privileges Points at Radisson Blu Hotels in the Caribbean & Latin America
Choice Privileges have a new regional bonus offer for stays at any of their six Radisson Blu locations in Latin America! The 2x points offer: Earn 2x Privilege Points for stays at Radisson Blu locations across the Caribbean and Latin America. Register & book now for stays until Dec 20,...
Frequent Miler
3 new Bilt cards coming 2/7/26; midday today (11/5) is last opportunity to get Bilt card from Wells Fargo
Bilt announced today that its lineup of three new credit cards issued by Cardless will be launched on February 7, 2026. While it’s great to get a heads up three months in advance about that upcoming change, they’ve sadly decided to leave it until the literal last minute hour to...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Lufthansa Lounge London Heathrow (LHR)
The Lufthansa Lounge in London Heathrow is functional and practical for Star Alliance flyers departing from Terminal 2A and had a surprise that made me laugh out loud. Lufthansa Lounge London Review (LHR) During my long day in T2, my friend and I made our way from the United Club...
The Bulkhead Seat
JetBlue Launches Limited-Time “Go-Season” Sale with 20% Off Flights
JetBlue is kicking off the holiday travel season with a festive offer. For just… The post JetBlue Launches Limited-Time “Go-Season” Sale with 20% Off Flights appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
TravelUpdate
Review: Delta One Lounge New York JFK
Background & Access I was flying Upper Class on Virgin Atlantic from New York to London, and was…
View from the Wing
“Somebody’s Got A Tambourine!” Spontaneous Worship Breaks Out On American Airlines Flight — The Good News I Needed Today
Passengers on an American Airlines flight turned cruising altitude into a church service after one traveler pulled out a tambourine and started praising mid-air. The joyful worship session quickly filled the cabin — a reminder that sometimes, good news really does travel. Continue reading “Somebody’s Got A Tambourine!” Spontaneous Worship Breaks...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Save Up to 20% With Marriott Bonvoy
You can save up to 20% with Marriott Bonvoy off of the guest room standard rate when you stay at your choice of participating hotel and resort properties worldwide with its Escapes promotion, which offers exclusive savings every other Thursday through Sunday across select destinations... ...but you must... The post Save Up...
View from the Wing
Bilt Card 2.0 Transition Revealed — Three New Versions, Points For Mortgages, No Hard Pull For Current Cardmembers
Bilt Card 2.0 is nearly here. The transition to Cardless brings three new versions — no-fee, $95, and $495 — all earning points on mortgage payments. Current members can choose their new card with no hard credit pull ahead of the February 7 rollout. Continue reading Bilt Card 2.0 Transition Revealed...