Eye of the Flyer
Three Reasons Why You Should Take Pictures of Your Hotel Room Number
Some people have excellent memories and can easily recall important information — such as hotel room numbers where they are staying. And then there are people like me who take pictures of almost everything — especially because they learned something in a somewhat embarrassing situation. So, here’s why I always...
The Bulkhead Seat
Flight Review: Austrian Airlines Airbus A320 Business Class – TGD-VIE-FCO
After our brief visit to Montenegro, we headed back to Rome. Air Montenegro does… The post Flight Review: Austrian Airlines Airbus A320 Business Class – TGD-VIE-FCO appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
One Mile at a Time
Air France La Premiere Routes: Which Flights Have New First Class?
Air France first class (marketed as La Premiere) is regarded as one of the worlds best first class products. Best of all, the airline is in the process of rolling this out a brand new first class suite, which takes the current experience to the next level.
One Mile at a Time
Riyadh Air Will Offer Free Viasat Wi-Fi On Boeing 787 Fleet
Saudi Arabian airline startup Riyadh Air is expected to launch operations later this year, initially with a fleet of Boeing 787-9s, and then with a fleet of Airbus A321neos. The airline has today announced its inflight connectivity plans, and its good news.
Frequent Miler
Which Premium Cards are Keepers?
Ultra-premium credit cards often have great perks like lounge access, elite status accelerators, free nights, companion tickets, etc. The problem is that the annual fees, which can be as high as $695, can be overwhelming. All of these pricey cards are worth getting for their initial welcome bonuses, but they...
Points With a Crew
Which Delta American Express card Is Best? (Higher Offers End Today!)
5 of the Delta American Express cards are all all offering increased sign-up bonuses, including some of the highest that I've ever seen! You can get up to 95,000 Skymiles as a welcome offer by ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Why Are New York Yankees Baseball Caps So Popular Worldwide?
I have traveled all over the world; but in recent years, I am wondering why are New York Yankees baseball caps so popular worldwide, as I have been seeing them everywhere. No matter what city, country, or continent I am visiting, I see many people wearing not only baseball caps with...
View from the Wing
200,000 Points & Platinum Status—IHG’s Biggest-Ever Card Offer Just Dropped
The card is clearly worth getting for this bonus offer alone. And its $99 annual fee is worth it on an ongoing basis, because you receive an anniversary free night for IHG Hotels & Resorts. And, when cardholders redeem points for a consecutive four-night IHG hotel stay, the fourth...
The Bulkhead Seat
Air France Unveils Renovated Lounge In Terminal 2E, Hall K at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Today, Air France unveiled its completely renovated and expanded lounge in Terminal 2E, Hall… The post Air France Unveils Renovated Lounge In Terminal 2E, Hall K at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Your Mileage May Vary
Why Hotels Have Free Ice Machines (It’s Not What You’d Think)
Regardless of brand, there’s a standard set of amenities you can expect to find in most American hotels. We’ve already explained some of them in the past, like: why hotel…
The Bulkhead Seat
Air Canada’s New Flights Between Vancouver and Manila Launch Today
Earlier today, I wrote about United adding some exciting new routes and a second-daily… The post Air Canada’s New Flights Between Vancouver and Manila Launch Today appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
IHG giving 10% off cash portion of Points + Cash stays
IHG is once again giving a discount on the cash portion of Points + Cash rates. This latest promo gives a 10% discount which, in many cases, still doesn’t make Points + Cash rates worth considering. However, there are at least some properties where this hybrid rate can get you...
Points With a Crew
Chase Freedom Q2 2025 5% Bonus Categories – Time to Spend!
Finally, it's time to activate your Chase Freedom Q2 2025 Bonus categories, and there are some good ones. You must activate before earning 5% cash back and ...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
FAA Says its Sending Counselors to the Control Tower at National Reagan Airport After Bloody Fight Breaks Out Between Stressed Controllers
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is sending crisis counselors to the control tower at National Reagan Airport in Washington DC and reviewing the number of arrivals that controllers are expected to deal with after a bloody brawl broke out between two on-duty staffers last week. A 39-year-old air traffic controller...
View from the Wing
“They Said It Was Free—It Was Full of Cockroaches”: Why Taking The Airline’s Hotel After A Canceled Flight Is A Huge Mistake
If an airline gives you a hotel room after a long delay or flight cancellation, it’s often after a long wait, eating into the time you’re able to sleep. Even airlines that will provide you a room automatically through their app may not have any rooms available (at their discount...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Earn 2x ALL Rewards points for stays at Fairmont & Accor Hotels in the Americas
ALL Accor Live Limitless’ summer bonus offer is here and it provides 2x ALL Rewards points for stays at their hotels in Canada, USA, Mexico, the Caribbean, Panama and Brazil. This offer is good for stays until September 12, 2025 ALL Rewards members (Free to join) awards 25 points per...