Points With a Crew
Is This The End Of EU261?
EU261 is Europe's extremely consumer-friendly law that can give 600 Euros per person if your flight is delayed. But recent news out of the European Commission indicates that ...
Your Mileage May Vary
The Most Memorable Hotels I’ve Ever Stayed In (and the Stories Behind Them)
I’ve been thinking lately about the hotels that left the strongest impressions on me. They aren’t always the fanciest or most expensive places I’ve visited, but they stick in my…
Live and Let’s Fly
United Airlines La Première? Passenger Creates DIY Privacy Curtain In Polaris
A United Airlines Polaris business class passenger got clever, creating a makeshift curtain to give her more privacy on her flight…clever or stupid? A United Airlines Passenger Could Not Wait For Suites With Doors In United Polaris, Added Curtain… Next month, it is widely expected that United will unveil its...
Miles To Memories
Am I Falling Out of Love with American Express Cards?
Things can get tough even with my favorite card issuer. Certain American Express cards aren't what they once were for me. The post Am I Falling Out of Love with American Express Cards? appeared first on Miles to Memories.
View from the Wing
Diet Coke ‘Expires 2425’: Spirit Airlines Crew Sells 400-Year-Shelf-Life Soda Inflight [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 Diet Coke ‘Expires 2425’: Spirit Airlines Crew Sells 400-Year-Shelf-Life Soda Inflight [Roundup]...
Your Mileage May Vary
How To Kill Time In An Airport (And Not Spend Money – Or At Least Not Much)
Whether you happened to get there super early, have an ultra-long layover, or are “stranded” until whatever is wrong can be fixed, being stuck at an airport is not a…
One Mile at a Time
Ryanair Furious After UK Blocks Rescue Flight Over Technicality
Ryanair is blaming the UK government after nearly 200 people were stranded in Portugal overnight. Does the airline have a point about the government’s red tape, or is Ryanair simply scapegoating for its (sometimes questionable) business practices?
Eye of the Flyer
The Top 5 Credit Card Limited-Time Welcome Offers Countdown!
Last week, we introduced our inaugural Top 5 Credit Card Welcome Offer Countdown. There’s not much change this week. Several expire in the coming days and the top 2 are still around. So, let’s see what’s out there! 5: IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card Two-part offers seem to...
Wingtips
Meet Flibco: The £13 Airport Commute London’s Been Crying Out For
If your wallet cries at the words “Stansted Express,” Flibco might just be your new best mate. Forget… The post Meet Flibco: The £13 Airport Commute London’s Been Crying Out For appeared first on Wingtips.
Points With a Crew
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Review – Snag the 185K welcome offer
The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant card offers high-end luxury perks, perfect for the frequent Marriott traveler. This one credit card offer could make your next vacation...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: United Airlines 777-200 Polaris Business Class
To conclude my trip to Morocco and Paris, I flew back to California from Paris to San Francisco in United Airlines Polaris Business Class on a 777-200 on a morning departure out of Roissy Airport. United Airlines 777-200 Polaris Business Class Review (CDG-SFO) I paid 80,000 MileagePlus miles for this...
One Mile at a Time
Ouch: Lufthansa Airbus A380 Diverts Over iPad Trapped In Seat
A Lufthansa flight on the world’s largest passenger jet had to divert in the middle of the night, because someone’s iPad got stuck in a seat. The complexity of airline operations never ceases to amaze me.
Your Mileage May Vary
The Shower In Our Hotel Room Was Broken; Here’s What We Got For It
Several years ago, we spent Thanksgiving weekend in New York City — a trip we booked mostly with points, scoring a room at the Residence Inn by Marriott along the…
The Bulkhead Seat
Frontier Cuts Service to Vail’s Eagle County Regional Airport and Exits the Airport Entirely
Frontier Airlines has updated its route map with one city being chopped entirely. Vail’s… The post Frontier Cuts Service to Vail’s Eagle County Regional Airport and Exits the Airport Entirely appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Bougie Miles
Hyatt Regency Lisbon Review
Hyatt Regency Lisbon Review My mom and I stayed at the Hyatt Regency Lisbon for a quick one night stay in December, and overall it was a great stay. This is not a great hotel if you want to stay in the center of Lisbon’s historic district (Alfama or Baixa),...
View from the Wing
United’s New Chicago Ads Troll American Airlines—More Flights And Destinations, Seatback Screens, And Status Matches
It’s clear that United has ‘won’ Denver (at least for now) and they’re putting a lot of effort into Chicago, where a weakened Southwest holds court at Midway airport and American has offered a lesser schedule, lesser product, and has a weaker balance sheet. Continue reading United’s New Chicago Ads Troll...