Live and Let’s Fly
No, United Clubs Are Not Awful…
A serious contention that United Clubs are “awful” suggests to me both a failure to regularly visit United Clubs and a shortsighted historical perspective on United Airlines’ network of airport lounges. Counterpoint: United Clubs Are Not Awful At All…In Fact, They Have Improved Greatly I read with some amusement the...
Your Mileage May Vary
Why the US Drives on the Right and the UK on the Left
The first time I ever went to England, back in the 90s, I almost got run over by a car. It was my own fault, of course. We had started…
Miles To Memories
New Amex Offers for Hyatt, WorldHotels, Frontier and More
These offers include savings at select Hyatt all-inclusives, WorldHotels, Frontier Airlines, Expedia and McDonald's. The post New Amex Offers for Hyatt, WorldHotels, Frontier and More appeared first on Miles to Memories.
One Mile at a Time
EU261: Europe Flight Delay Compensation Explained
The European Union has the most consumer friendly policies when it comes to what passengers are entitled to in the event that their flight is significantly delayed or canceled. For example, if your long haul flight is delayed by at least four hours, you could be entitled to 600 Euro...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Save Up to 44% at SeaWorld With Daily Getaways — April 19, 2024
You can save up to 44 percent on the purchase of tickets to SeaWorld through the Daily Getaways of today, Friday, April 19, 2024 at 1:00 in the afternoon Eastern Daylight Time — and you have three different offers from which to choose... The post Save Up to 44% at SeaWorld With...
View from the Wing
Man Abandons New Wife At Start Of Their Honeymoon When He’s Offered Business Class Upgrade
A 33 year old recently-married woman shares what happened when she and her new husband started off on their honeymoon, and only one of them was offered an upgrade for their flight. Continue reading Man Abandons New Wife At Start Of Their Honeymoon When He’s Offered Business Class Upgrade...
Frequent Miler
Newegg: Buy $500 Carnival gift cards for $450 (stack w/ Amex Offer & 4x Membership Rewards)
Newegg frequently sells discounted gift cards and today they’re offering a 10% discount on Carnival gift cards. The deal can potentially get better than that if it’s stacked with an Amex offer and/or earnings on an Amex Business Gold card. The Deal Buy $500 Carnival gift cards for $450 from...
The Bulkhead Seat
Air New Zealand Further Suspends Chicago Route Through Late 2025
Last month, I wrote about how Star Alliance carrier, Air New Zealand, had announced… The post Air New Zealand Further Suspends Chicago Route Through Late 2025 appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Miles To Memories
Earn 100,000 Points with Chase Aeroplan Card
If you're planning to apply for the Chase Aeroplan Card, now is a good time to do so as the welcome bonus has been increased once again to 100,000 points. The post Earn 100,000 Points with Chase Aeroplan Card appeared first on Miles to Memories.
TravelUpdate
Six Passengers in Two Business Class Seats in Gulf Air
This is a continuation of my journey from Mumbai to Bahrain on Gulf Air Business Class. This was a unique flying experience, because we landed with six passengers in two business class seats. Other than that, it was the exact same aircraft with the exact same cabin configuration in Gulf...
Sam Chui
Ex-Cathay Pacific A330 Destroyed by Fire in Long-Term Storage
An ex-Cathay Pacific Airbus A330 has been completely destroyed by fire at Ciudad Real Airport, Spain. The A330 caught fire while it was parked in long-term storage. The former Cathay Pacific Airbus A330-300, with registration B-HLH, had been stored at the airport since 2020, as reported by Planespotters. The 28.3-year-old...
One Mile at a Time
Is InterContinental Ambassador Status Worth It?
While IHG One Rewards is the loyalty program for InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), there’s separately the InterContinental Ambassador program. This can cause some confusion, since often people don’t really get the distinction between IHG One Rewards and InterContinental Ambassador. In this post I wanted to take a closer look at...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
April 19 Bonus Offer Highlight: Wyndham Rewards – 2x points for stays at participating La Quinta by Wyndham Del Sol locations
Today’s Bonus Offer Highlight offers 2x points for Wyndham Rewards members who stay at La Quinta by Wyndham Del Sol locations. Check out all of the new bonuses added today here: The Highlight: Wyndham Rewards Earn 2x Wyndham Rewards points for stays at participating La Quinta by Wyndham Del Sol...
John The Wanderer
31 Million Cruisers in 2023
This article is 31 Million Cruisers in 2023. It is about a staggering 31 million cruise passengers during 2023. Cruises The cruise industry in 2023 thrived. We saw the introduction… The post 31 Million Cruisers in 2023 appeared first on John the Wanderer.
View from the Wing
Packing For The Sky: What Happens When Suitcases Overshadow Their Owners?
A woman entering an airport is carrying - or, really, pushing - a suitcase so gargantuan it could potentially harbor not just her belongings but also herself. The man meeting her could fit inside, too. She waves at her travel companion who is already nearer to the check-in...
Sam Chui
World’s Top 10 Busiest Airports for 2023
The air travel industry witnessed a significant recovery in 2023, with passenger numbers reaching nearly 8.5 billion globally. This represents a remarkable 27.2% increase from 2022 and signifies a near 94% return to pre-pandemic levels (2019). Notably, international traffic played a key role in this growth, surging by 36.5% compared...