Frequent Miler
$100 inKind gift card for $64.99 at Costco.com (Ends Today)
Costco is once again offering a $100 inKind gift card for a discount, though this time around the price has dropped to $64.99. This could be a good deal if you have upcoming plans to dine at an inKind restaurant. You can also get 20% back on all food and beverage,...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: American Airlines A321neo First Class
While the American Airlines A321neo lacks the seatback screens you will find on Delta Air Lines or United Airlines, our evening flight from Charlotte to Los Angeles in First Class proved quite comfortable after a long day. American Airlines A321neo First Class Review (CLT-LAX) Can I just say that Charlotte Douglas International...
Your Mileage May Vary
Friday Funnies: Travel Edition – Things I Saw That Made Me Smile or LOL (10/10/25)
Travel-related things I’ve seen this week that made me smile, chortle, or even laugh out loud. Been flying a lot this week – saw this guy several times For anyone who ever went on a road trip with their parents: Some people on cruises put magnets on the door of their cabin to...
Miles To Memories
Public Transit Savings for Mastercard Cardholders (Select Cities Only)
Public Transit Savings for Mastercard Cardholders Mastercard cardholders can save $2.50 every month on their public transit rides, but only in select cities. Now through December 31, 2025, tap to pay your transit fare using your eligible Consumer or Small Business credit or debit Mastercard and get a $2.50 statement credit when...
ATX Jetsetter
Hawaiian Airlines is Joining OneWorld in 2026
Alaska Air Group, the parent company of Alaska Airlines, finalized its purchase of Hawaiian Airlines back in September 2024. While the two carriers are planning to retain separate branding, over the past year we have seen them launch a combined rewards program and make fleet adjustments to fit the...
One Mile at a Time
The Annual American Pilgrimage To Europe: Permanent, Or A Fad?
Airline industry and travel trends evolve over time. Coming out of the pandemic, there are few words airline executives have used more than “premium” and “Europe” when it comes to describing where demand is strongest. In recent years, summer travel to Europe has been all the rage, and the growth...
The Bulkhead Seat
Sisters Arrested in Orlando After Allegedly Pushing Frontier Gate Agent and Resisting Arrest
Spirit Airlines used to be the butt of most airline jokes, but it seems that lately Frontier Airlines is taking that title. A pair of NJ sisters flew from Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN) to Orlando International Airport (MCO) on Frontier Airlines. Apparently, after arriving they got into an argument with a...
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: Rokid AI/AR Glasses (Back By Friday)
10/10 – Reposting as the last day to back this Kickstarter is Friday, October 10th I often see interesting travel related products that I think you guys might be interested in.  We’ve talked recently we talked about Gravel Toiletry Bags and blankets, the Evolutionary travel backpack, the RetraStrap luggage strap and...
The Bulkhead Seat
British Airways Unveils New Global Lounge Design Concept with Flagship Opening in Miami
British Airways has debuted its new lounge design concept with the grand opening of its new flagship lounge at Miami International Airport (MIA). First announced in 2023, this marks a bold evolution in the airline’s premium customer experience. The new Miami lounge represents the first application of British Airways’ global...
Your Mileage May Vary
The FAA Thinks It Can Fix Stupid; Good Luck With That
The FAA just showed its hand: it’s taking the path of least resistance. And if they think their new rule will actually be helpful, they’ve got another thing coming. In physics and mathematics, the path of least resistance is the pathway that provides the least resistance to forward motion by a...
Miles To Memories
New Offers for Hilton Cards with No Lifetime Language
No Lifetime Language Offers for Hilton Cards American Express has unique offers on consumer Hilton credit cards, which have no lifetime language in the terms. These new offers match the current public offers, but have the added benefit for those who might not eligible for a bonus otherwise. These latest offers...
View from the Wing
“But My Family Are Police!” — Sisters Shove Frontier Gate Agent In Orlando, Then Bodycam Captures Resisting Arrest
Frontier Airlines removed two women from a flight in Orlando because of their intoxicated behavior. They confronted and shoved a gate agent on the way off, causing her to fall, and police were called. The younger sister told officers she felt sick in the lavatory, admitted to “a couple...
Bald Thoughts
4 Massive 100K+ Hilton Credit Card Offers
For a long time, getting anything more than 50,000 points on a new credit card was considered a win. Now, a credit card needs to offer at least 100,000 points before it catches anyone’s eye. Right now, four limited-time offers from American Express are offering 100,000 points or more on...
Frequent Miler
Increased welcome offers on all three IHG credit cards (ending soon)
Update 10/10/25: These increased IHG card offers will be ending on October 22nd, so there’s only a couple of weeks to get in on them. ~~~ The Chase IHG cards had new welcome offers launched last week, with some very attractive bonuses now available. On offer are the opportunities to earn up to 200,000...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
FAA Inspectors Watched On As American Airlines’ Domestic Pilots Learned The Ropes Of Flying Across The Atlantic
Inspectors from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) watched on during a series of flights that American Airlines conducted as it trained its first domestic pilots in the intricacies of flying a single-aisle aircraft across the Atlantic Ocean. Last month, American Airlines operated a total of 42 flights between Philadelphia and Edinburgh,...
The Bulkhead Seat
Southwest Adds Mexico Flights, Frequency Increases, and First Service to Alaska for Summer 2026
Southwest Airlines is set for a major expansion in Summer 2026 with new routes, increased flight frequencies, and new markets across North America. The airline will launch international service from Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) for the first time and introduce new routes from San Diego International Airport...