Marriott is once again targeting select Bonvoy members with promotions awarding bonus points on stays. These promos will stack with Marriott’s separate global promotion offering 2,025 bonus points – or more – per stay. The Deal Marriott Bonvoy is targeting some members with promotions including: Stay once & earn 1,500...

Porsha Williams was removed from a Delta Air Lines flight from Las Vegas to Atlanta after an onboard dispute that led crew to request law-enforcement assistance. The flight continued normally, but police met the aircraft on arrival and escorted the Real Housewives star off the plane. Continue reading Real Housewife Porsha...

Timor-Leste offers a visa on arrival for citizens of most nations, including US citizens, and I was immediately introduced to warm Timorese hospitality… and to the island’s poor technological infrastructure. Customs And Immigration In Timor-Leste: Visa On Arrival And A Pesky Customs Form Recall, I was last off the plane....

WestJet is expanding its international route map once again with the announcement of new… The post WestJet Adds First-Ever Nonstop Edmonton to Iceland Route for Summer 2026 appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

A couple of days ago, I wrote about how China issued a travel warning for Japan, advising citizens against traveling to the country. The government of China argued that Japan wasunstable, with a high number of criminal incidents targeting Chinese citizens, and the security environment has continued to deteriorate.

A reader staying at the Holiday Inn Oklahoma City Airport says he found what appeared to be mouse droppings near the vending machines and asked the hotel to cancel an upcoming prepaid reservation. The property refused, and IHG backed the decision, telling him that prepaid terms still apply. That leaves...

Iberia has just announced its newest transatlantic route, and it shouldn’t come as a surprise, as the airline revealed this was in the works as part of its ”2030 Flight Plan.”

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...

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.

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]...

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...