Frequent Miler
Passenger offers $150 to swap seats, Amtrak’s Texas Eagle gets a Sightseer car, and learn how to see synchronized fireflies in South Carolina (Saturday Selection)
This week an economy passenger offers a fellow passenger $150 for a seat swap, we see the return of the Sightseer Lounge observation car to the 32-hour Texas Eagle route, and we learn how to see synchronized fireflies in South Carolina’s Congaree National Park. Delta Airlines Passenger Accepts 150 USD...
Your Mileage May Vary
Why Planes Used to Have Black Nose Cones and Why They Don’t Anymore
Over the years, we’ve gone over a lot of reasons why certain things on planes are the way they are. These are some of them: Why some planes’ emergency exit…
The Bulkhead Seat
2025 Weekly Review: March 29th
Hello from the St. Regis Rome. I am having a lovely stay at this… The post 2025 Weekly Review: March 29th appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
ATX Jetsetter
Weekly Recap: March 29, 2025
Catch up on the latest aviation and travel related news for the week ending March 29, 2025 in the ATX Jetsetter weekly recap. The post Weekly Recap: March 29, 2025 appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
View from the Wing
American Airlines Cuts JFK Moving Walkway — Because You Spend More When You Struggle
A moving walkway has been ripped out of American Airlines terminal 8 at New York JFK. That's going to make the long walks to some of the C gates feel even longer. But it's also going to make you spend more money at the shops along the way...
The Bulkhead Seat
United’s Expanded Beta Test Lets Elite Members Share Perks With Travel Companions on Separate Award Tickets
Back in December, I wrote about United allowing select Premier® members on paid tickets… The post United’s Expanded Beta Test Lets Elite Members Share Perks With Travel Companions on Separate Award Tickets appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
One Mile at a Time
Weekly Review: March 29, 2025
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I’m currently in Florida spending time with family, and have no travel plans for the foreseeable future, as I keep chipping away at the trip reports from my travels so far this year. That being said, I’m sure I’ll have...
Points With a Crew
Should you buy Marriott points with a 45% bonus? (Offer Ends Sunday)
Buying points can be a great way to boost your balance, but only if makes sense financially! Does the new Marriott promotion fit that criteria?
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...