Live and Let’s Fly
Introduction: A Dark Trip To Germany With A Detour To The City Of Lights
Welcome to my next trip report, a brief series that will recount my autumn trip to Germany and France, with flights on Virgin Atlantic and JetBlue and a nice stay at Hôtel du Louvre in Paris. Autumn Trip To Germany, Switzerland, France On Virgin Atlantic, Eurowings, JetBlue A very dear...
Monkey Miles
Turkish – Fly to 6 continents and get 1 million miles…with a catch
Turkish has jumped on the bandwagon of crazy promotions that require an extensive and creative amount of travel to achieve the bonus. This one is a big fat pass as you have to pass through Istanbul every single time and do so by 10/27/25. You can take a look at...
ATX Jetsetter
Review: Hilton Mall of Istanbul
The Hilton Mall of Istanbul is one of the closest hotels to the new Istanbul Airport, though it is still a 25 minute drive away. The post Review: Hilton Mall of Istanbul appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
How to Safely Use Escalators and Travelators
Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok was the scene of a woman whose leg was forced to be amputated after it was stuck in a moving walkway called a travelator on Thursday, June 29, 2023 — which prompted the question of how to safely use escalators and travelators. Travelators are common...
You Are Travel
More Sun and Fun in the Balearics – Destination by Hyatt Welcomes the Sarena de Muro Resort Mallorca
Tl;dr – Hyatt adds to its expansive footprint on the island of Mallorca, and the Balearic Islands generally.…
Wingtips
Oman Air’s Alliance Era Takes Off Today
Oman Air has officially become a member of the Oneworld alliance today, 30 June 2025, a slight delay… The post Oman Air’s Alliance Era Takes Off Today appeared first on Wingtips.
Wingtips
Budget Beds, Big Station: Travelodge Joins the Liverpool Street Crew
Budget-hotel bruiser Travelodge is parking its suitcase smack opposite London Liverpool Street, the UK’s busiest rail hub, and… The post Budget Beds, Big Station: Travelodge Joins the Liverpool Street Crew appeared first on Wingtips.
View from the Wing
Most Travelers Never Notice The Amex JFK Lounge’s Secret Room With Premium Bar—Here’s Exactly Where It Is
I'd take the Capital One lounge over this one in a heartbeat. The coffee here is going to be better than in the Chase lounge or Delta Sky Club. It's decent as far as airport lounges go but I wouldn't go out of my way to seek it...
Miles To Memories
Southwest Companion Pass on the Chopping Block?
A recent survey sent to some Southwest customers suggests the Companion Pass might be on the chopping block. The post Southwest Companion Pass on the Chopping Block? appeared first on Miles to Memories.
One Mile at a Time
Amex Gold Card: Ideal For Anyone Who Loves To Eat
American Express Membership Rewards is one of the most popular transferable points currencies, and there’s arguably one best personal card for earning Amex points — the American Express Gold Card (review). In this post, I want to take a closer look at why this card should be in most points collectors’...
One Mile at a Time
Amex Gold Card: Ideal For Anyone Who Loves To Eat
American Express Membership Rewards is one of the most popular transferable points currencies, and there’s arguably one best personal card for earning Amex points — the American Express Gold Card (review). In this post, I want to take a closer look at why this card should be in most points collectors’...
Your Mileage May Vary
I Could’ve Moved AMEX Points to Alaska via Hawaiian. Here’s Why I Didn’t
If it hasn’t already happened, today was likely the last day you could transfer American Express Membership Rewards points to Hawaiian Airlines. I’ve written about this before, since HawaiianMiles could…
Frequent Miler
Will Southwest nerf the Companion Pass next?
Reports came out over the past few days about a Southwest Airlines survey indicating that the airline is considering major changes to its famed Companion Pass, with the benefit potentially becoming a top-tier elite member benefit. To be clear, no changes have been announced but rather this was simply a...
Miles To Memories
Alaska Airlines Card: Earn 30,000 Bonus Mile + $300 Statement Credit
Bank of America has a new and offer for the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® Credit Card. You can earn a bonus of 30,000 miles, plus a $300 statement credit when you apply and are approved for this card and complete the spending requirement. The post Alaska Airlines Card: Earn 30,000 Bonus...
The Takeoff Nap
Virgin Atlantic Now Bundles a 30-Year Mortgage With Every “Free” Award Ticket
Virgin Atlantic has humorously introduced a "Points-Plus-Mortgage" fare, turning award tickets into financial commitments, reminiscent of a 30-year mortgage. This satirical piece explores the airline's imaginative way of handling surcharges, sparking social media frenzy and redefining the travel experience. The post Virgin Atlantic Now Bundles a 30-Year Mortgage With Every “Free”...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Traveler Sues Delta Air Over Flight Delay That Meant She Was Too Late To Authorize a Life-Saving Operation For Her Father
A traveler who booked a last-minute Delta Air Lines flight to Brazil so that she could be with her critically ill father and authorize a life-saving operation is suing the carrier after a flight delay and booking mixup meant she got to the hospital too late. Marcia Bayer was at...