Paddle Your Own Kanoo
The Amazing Service At Southwest That Elliott Could Eradicate: Passenger Traveling For Father’s Funeral Gets Incredible Response to Complaint
A passenger who was tragically traveling to attend her father’s funeral has shared an amazing response from a customer service agent at Southwest Airlines who wrote a personalized response to her post-flight complaint and even agreed to fully refund the cost of her daughter’s ticket after she decided not to...
Wingtips
WingTips Weekly: Your Dose of Travel Drama and Loyalty Gold
Another week, another handful of hot takes from 35,000 feet. Over at WingTips, we’ve been deep in the… The post WingTips Weekly: Your Dose of Travel Drama and Loyalty Gold appeared first on Wingtips.
Miles To Memories
Chew On These Three Tasty Restaurant Loyalty Programs
Today, I'm digging into three of my favorite restaurant loyalty programs and what makes them so fulfilling. The post Chew On These Three Tasty Restaurant Loyalty Programs appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Frequent Miler
10 more new-to-Hilton SLH properties, including 3 new countries
Hilton has slowly but surely been partnering with more Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) properties, meaning that they’re bookable through the Hilton Honors program. As a result, you can book paid stays to earn points, or redeem points or free night certificates. It seems like every month or...
Live and Let’s Fly
Booked! SAS A350-900 + KLM 787-10 Business Class
I’m off to Europe on a short SkyTeam adventure on SAS and KLM on two of my favorite aircraft, an A350-900 and 787-10. SAS A350-900 + KLM 787-10 Business Class: The Safe But Boring Option Almost a year ago, I decided I wanted to review a KLM 787-10 Dreamliner in...
View from the Wing
Tucker Carlson: “I Won’t Fly With Vaccinated Pilots. It’s Too Dangerous.” [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 Tucker Carlson: “I Won’t Fly With Vaccinated Pilots. It’s Too Dangerous.” [Roundup]...
Your Mileage May Vary
9 Liquids That Can Be Over 3.4 Ounces & Still Go In Your Carry-On
Ever since 9/11 and the formation of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), we’ve only been allowed to bring a certain amount of liquids…
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse Los Angeles (LAX)
Virgin Atlantic just opened a beautiful new Clubhouse at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Let’s take a look at the latest SkyTeam Lounge that will give the Delta One Lounge a run for the money. Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse Los Angeles Review (LAX) I generally don’t attend media events, but I...
Point Me to the Plane
A Reason To Think Twice Before Visiting Hawaii!
Is "mindful tourism" really a thing? Hawaii thinks so!
Points With a Crew
2 guys tried to live in Changi Airport for 4 days… then the cops showed up
What happens if you try to live in an airport for days? Setting aside whether you'd actually WANT to do that, these 2 guys stayed in Singapore's Changi Airport for 4 days. Everything was going fine, until the cops showed up....
Your Mileage May Vary
The Most Comfortable Way to Spend a Long Layover
Sometimes your travel plans don’t line up perfectly. Maybe you have a long layover. Maybe you landed early, and your hotel check-in isn’t until mid-afternoon. Or maybe your flight isn’t…
One Mile at a Time
Transfer Amex Points To Qatar Airways With 20% Bonus
Several weeks ago, we saw a bonus introduced when moving points from Amex Membership Rewards to Qatar Airways Privilege Club. This opportunity will be expiring shortly, so I want to post a reminder of this, especially since it’s also an opportunity to earn other ”flavors” of Avios at an advantageous...
View from the Wing
Southwest Exec Warns: Checked Bag Fees Will Bring Gate Seizures And Flight Delays
Southwest Airlines is going to start confiscating passenger bags at the gate on almost every flight once they begin charging for checked bags in two months. Continue reading Southwest Exec Warns: Checked Bag Fees Will Bring Gate Seizures And Flight Delays...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Mid-Air Collision Alarm Leaves Passengers With Broken Back And Ankle As Pilots Of United Airlines Flight To San Francisco Suddenly Pitched Up
A mid-air collision alarm that went off during a United Airlines flight from Newark to San Francisco left one passenger with a broken back, and another with a fractured ankle after the pilots took evasive action to avoid hitting an aircraft that was passing 1,500 feet below them. As well...
One Mile at a Time
Best Hotel Loyalty Program For Suite Upgrades?
In the past, I’ve written a post comparing the major hotel loyalty programs, sharing what I view as the pros and cons of each. There are various factors to consider, ranging from a hotel group’s global footprint, to elite recognition, to the points earning structure.
One Mile at a Time
Bloody Fight Breaks Out In DCA Tower Between On-Duty Controllers?!
If reports are to be believed, a fight broke out in the air traffic control tower at Washington National Airport (DCA), and it got so bad that blood was spattered on control consoles.