If you’ve ever felt the squeeze at the Philadelphia or Atlanta Delta clubs, there is some much-needed relief on the way. There's also a new lounge opening in Las Vegas in 2029 and expansions at JAX and TPA. The post Delta Expanding Several Sky Club Locations and New Lounge Coming to Las...

Wheelchair assistance is increasingly being used as an airport “hack”: it can mean skipping long walks, cutting security lines, and boarding early—often with an entire family in tow. On some long-haul flights, as many as 30% of passengers now request wheelchairs, and the result is predictable: real disabled travelers get...

Alaska’s companion fare has been at least partially untanked. The airline offers a “famous” companion fare with both the Atmos Ascent and Business credit cards, which allows a companion to travel for $99 + taxes (totaling ~$121). It’s valid on any North American economy fare class on Hawaiian or Alaska,...

Today's bonus offer highlight is the first global bonus of 2026 from Preferred Hotels Group who are offering 2x points on stays at participating properties worldwide! Check out all of the new bonuses added today: The post January 23 Bonus Offer Highlight: Preferred Hotel Group I Prefer – Earn 2x points...

”Exciting” and ”Heathrow” rarely go in the same sentence, but the airport has today announced a milestone that passengers will no doubt appreciate.

My seatmate on recent American Airlines A321XLR transcontinental flight was busy doing something under his blanket and thanks to this unique aircraft and cabin, I could not help but to watch… What Was My Seatmate Doing Under His Blanket On This American Airlines Flight? Midway through my American Airlines flight...

American Airlines has been testing onboard milestone celebrations, and a new million-miler champagne toast shows the airline may be leaning into the “in the air” recognition that builds loyalty. One once-a-year traveler hated it—almost the only negative reaction to this kind of moment you ever see.

Delta Air Lines is further upping its lounge game with a slate of new… The post Delta Announces Major Sky Club® Expansion, Including Its First-Ever in Las Vegas appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

Emirates has been on a tear lately, waging war against the points and miles riff-raff. Over the past few months, it banned kids under 9 from being in first class, changed the rules so you have to be an Emirates elite in order to book a first class points ticket,...

I stumbled upon an interesting complaint on social media about the Park Hyatt Maldives. This is fascinating on a variety of levels. For one, there’s the core complaint, which actually seems largely valid. But beyond that, there are some influencer and ”points farm” angles that I also find noteworthy. Let...

The Wall Street Journal has once again ranked the best and worst airlines in the U.S. according to a list of metrics that suggest that despite (or perhaps because of) the changes underway at Southwest Airlines, the Dallas-based carrier has stepped up its operational game. Best And Worst U.S. Airlines...

It may have taken two years longer than planned, but Heathrow Airport (LHR) has finally completed the much-anticipated rollout of game-changing security scanners that lift the derided liquid restrictions. Heathrow becomes the biggest airport with 100% CT scanners In 2022, the British government ordered UK airports to upgrade their security...

I went to see my golf coach in Doylestown, PA, as part of my trip to Philadelphia (see Guns & Butter: Philadelphia Travel Guide (Political Edition). My instructor was gracious enough to drive me to the airport to catch my flight home. Sitting in traffic, I wondered if I would arrive at the airport...