Frequent Miler
(Extended) American Airlines award sale: Domestic from 6K, Mexico from 7.5K, Europe from 17.5K & more
Update 11/18/25: American Airlines has extended this award sale, so you now have until tonight (Thursday November 18) to book your tickets. ~ American Airlines launched a new award sale yesterday with some potentially very attractive pricing. There are domestic flights available from 6K AAdvantage miles one way, Mexico and...
Traveling For Miles
Big changes coming to Hilton Honors in 2026
The rumors have been doing the rounds for weeks, but now it's official - big changes are coming to the Hilton Honors rewards program next year and it's safe to say that there are going to be winners and losers here. The post Big changes coming to Hilton Honors in 2026...
The Points of Life
Copa Business: PTY-MDE, More ZZZ
The flight from PTY to MDE is quick. Weak from no food at the lounges (see Copa Lounge Panama City: Food Famine & Take 2, Lounge 2: Priority Pass Panama City), and similar to my experience from SJU-PTY, I did nothing but sleep. It is worth reiterating how much more comfortable...
The Bulkhead Seat
Confirmed: Hilton Unveils Program Overhaul for 2026 With Faster Qualification and a New Top Tier
Last week, Hilton Honors confirmed that it is making one of its biggest loyalty… The post Confirmed: Hilton Unveils Program Overhaul for 2026 With Faster Qualification and a New Top Tier appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
View from the Wing
United Cracks the Travel Agency Problem With Credit Pooling — Delivering Where American’s Coercive Strategy Collapsed [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 United Cracks the Travel Agency Problem With Credit Pooling — Delivering Where American’s Coercive Strategy Collapsed [Roundup]...
TravelUpdate
Do this before apply for your next travel credit card…
Before you apply next for a travel credit card, looking to get that welcome bonus offer, make sure that you've gone thru this checklist...
One Mile at a Time
Official: Major Hilton Honors Elite Status Changes, New Diamond Reserve Tier
A couple of weeks ago, there started to be rumors that Hilton Honors was planning some major changes to its elite status program, thanks to some leaked documents. Well, all of the details have now been announced, and there are some major updates. They’re a mixed bag, and while some...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Emirates Takes Drastic Action To Ease Supply Chain Struggles That Have Frustrated The Airline Industry
Remember, at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, when global supply chains came under enormous pressure and popular everyday goods suddenly started to disappear from supermarket and pharmacy shelves. Some of those issues were just down to sudden and unexpected demand – like toilet paper and disinfectant wipes, while other...
The Bulkhead Seat
Allegiant Adds 30 Routes and Enters Four New Airports
Allegiant Travel Company is gearing up for a major network expansion in 2026. Today,… The post Allegiant Adds 30 Routes and Enters Four New Airports appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
One Mile at a Time
Official: Major Hilton Honors Elite Status Changes, New Diamond Reserve Tier
A couple of weeks ago, there started to be rumors that Hilton Honors was planning some major changes to its elite status program, thanks to some leaked documents. Well, all of the details have now been announced, and there are some major updates. They’re a mixed bag, and while some...
Sam Chui
Dubai Airshow 2025 Day 2: Big Orders for Airbus
After a quiet Day 1, Airbus opened Day 2 with major orders from Etihad Airways, flydubai, and Air Europa. Moreover, Boeing also received order from Gulf Air, following a successful Day 1. Etihad Airways Orders Airbus A330neo, A350-1000 and A350F Etihad Airways has placed a firm order for six A330-900s, becoming the newest customer...
Eye of the Flyer
Luxury Hotel Credit Card Statement Idea: Valentine’s Day (Start Booking Now)
I know it’s not even Thanksgiving yet. But we’ll be at Christmas 2026 before you know it! 🙂 If you hold a travel rewards credit card that features statement credit for luxury hotel bookings and can’t think of how to use it, might I propose an idea? (Especially for the...
Frequent Miler
Hilton Diamond Reserve status coming in 2026: Here are the details
Today, Hilton Honors announced several changes to its elite program for 2026, which will include lowering the stay and night thresholds for current tiers, removing base points as a qualification metric, and perhaps most notably, adding a new top-tier: Diamond Reserve. The new elite tier and lower thresholds were leaked...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
FlyDubai Abandons Its ‘All-Boeing’ Strategy With Massive New Order For Airbus A321 Jets
Dubai’s closest homegrown equivalent to a low-cost airline, FlyDubai, has just announced a major upset for US aerospace giant Boeing after confirming it has chosen rival Airbus for a massive fleet expansion and renewal program. Having adopted an all-Boeing fleet strategy since its inception in 2008, FlyDubai will begin adding...
Traveling For Miles
IHG’s 2025 Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale goes live today (details here)
The 2025 IHG Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale comes in multiple parts, but the most important thing for you to know right now is that the pre-sale starts today with what appears to be the best discount that IHG is planning to offer. The post IHG’s 2025 Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale goes...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
New Diamond Reserve Elite Status Tier Confirmed by Hilton; Faster Path to Elite Status
As one of a select few people who attended an official interactive media roundtable of Hilton at the newly built Hilton Arlington Rosslyn The Key hotel property in Rosslyn in Virginia yesterday morning, Monday, November 17, 2025, I am now able to report on the news that the new Diamond...