One Mile at a Time
Lol: Sean Duffy Says High Jet Fuel Prices Will Make Tickets Cheaper In Long Run
Are you worried about airfare going up due to higher jet fuel prices? Folks, don’t worry about it… airfare is actually going to go down, and it’ll be cheaper than ever befores! Or at least that’s what we’re being told to believe.
Eye of the Flyer
Listen to This: Does the 5X at Amazon Work on Audible Book Purchases?
One of the Freedom Flex's 5X categories this quarter is Amazon purchases — but does that include Audible? I needed to buy an audiobook anyway, so I ran the test. Here's what actually posted to my account, plus what it means if you're an audiobook buyer.
Live and Let’s Fly
SAS A320 Business Class Review: Better Food, Same Old Seat
We began our journey back to the USA with a morning flight from Zurich to Copenhagen on an Airbus A320 in business class, my first chance to experience the “new” SAS premium cabin on a shorthaul flight. SAS A320 Business Class Review (ZRH-CPH) The “new” SAS Business Class on intra-European...
One Mile at a Time
Ugh: Ritz-Carlton Guest Safety Complaint Leads To Detention & Deportation
My goodness, if this isn’t the ultimate case of getting ”Bonvoyed” by Marriott, then I don’t know what is.
Frequent Miler
What is a mattress run? An explanation & why and how you might want to do it
When writing about hotel elite status, hotel promotions, etc., you might sometimes see us referring to a mattress run. If you’ve ever wondered what a mattress run is, here’s an explanation, reasons why it can make sense, and some tips when doing them. What is a mattress run? A mattress...
Points With a Crew
The Easiest Way To Get Your Free $50 From Rakuten (Deal Extended)
If you're not sure how to take advantage of the easy $50 welcome bonus from Rakuten, here is in my opinion the best way to get some easy money. Simply ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
We Unknowingly Avoided Deadly Historic Flooding in Vietnam.
We unknowingly avoided historic flooding in Vietnam, as the second time we attempted to visit that country was aborted due to unrelated factors that were beyond our control. We were originally scheduled to visit Vietnam and other countries in Southeast Asia during the...
One Mile at a Time
Best Business Class Seats For Couples & Families? Here Are My Favorites…
I’ve shared what I consider to be the world’s best business class seats (and the worst business class seats), and also about what I consider to be the best business class airlines. In this post, I’d like to take a look at the best business class seats for couples and...
One Mile at a Time
British Airways’ Tampa Flight Moves From Gatwick To Heathrow, Gets New Plane
As someone who grew up in Tampa, I take more of an interest in Tampa International Airport (TPA) than most, and like to keep track of the major developments there, especially as it impacts long haul service. The airport has grown a lot over the years, and it’s also a...
One Mile at a Time
Transfer Citi Points To Leading Hotels Of The World With 25% Bonus: Worth It?
The Citi ThankYou program, which is one ofthe major transferable points currencies, has just introduced its latest transfer bonus. This is the first time in nearly a year that we’ve seen a bonus to this partner, and for some people this could prove to be worthwhile.
One Mile at a Time
Hotel Butler Service: How Do You Use It? Is It Valuable Or A Gimmick?
If you stay at luxury hotels with any frequency, odds are that at some point you’ve stayed at a hotel that claims to offer butler service. Sometimes it’s offered for all guests, while other times it’s offered to guests in certain room categories.
The Bulkhead Seat
EL AL Announces Nonstop Buenos Aires Service to Return to South America
EL AL will return to South America with the launch of a new 2x…
View from the Wing
Pilot Sues To Stop Florida From Renaming Palm Beach Airport For Trump
A pilot in Palm Beach County has sued to stop Florida from renaming Palm Beach International Airport for President Trump, arguing the state has no business forcing a local airport to rebrand itself for political reasons. The case is a long shot, focused on how far the state can go...
Altitude Yes
The Altitude Weekend: A Weekly Recap of the Airline Business, April 19, 2026
This week, Delta rolled out new interiors, the industry saw more chatter on consolidation, and American celebrated its 100th anniversary. The post The Altitude Weekend: A Weekly Recap of the Airline Business, April 19, 2026 first appeared on Altitude Yes.
Points With a Crew
What Exactly Is Air Passenger Duty, Anyway?
Flights from the UK often have an additional fee that no other airports charge. What is Air Passenger Duty and how can you avoid it?
Miles To Memories
Luxury At Scale – Grand Wailea Maui Highlights
After a 15-year break, we returned to the Grand Wailea Maui. How would this trip measure up to the last one?