Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Two Years Later Than Planned, Heathrow Airport Finally Completes Rollout of Game-Changing Security Scanners
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...
The Points of Life
Missed Flight? How Much Time for Checked Bags?
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...
One Mile at a Time
Why I Decided On The Bilt Palladium Card, And How My “Application” Went
Link: Apply for a Bilt credit card, whether youre a new or existing cardmember
One Mile at a Time
Why I Decided On The Bilt Palladium Card, And How My “Application” Went
Link: Apply for a Bilt credit card, whether you’re a new or existing cardmember
TravelUpdate
Earn Three Free Nights! Amex Marriott Bonvoy Business Card Review
With this limited time offer on the Marriott Bonvoy Business Card, you'll earn three free night certificates after you meet minimum spend.
View from the Wing
Must-Pass Shutdown Funding Bill Sneaks In Airline Policy Changes — “Two Pilots Forever” And A DOT Review To Chill Joint Ventures
A must-pass funding package to avoid a January 30 government shutdown is carrying quiet airline policy moves that will matter far more than the headlines about FAA dollars. The major pilot union is celebrating “two fully rested pilots at all times,” but the language is really a spending restriction that...
TravelUpdate
Another Fee Increase & More Coupon Like Credits Coming To This Amex Card As Well?
Amex has been on a card revamping spree over the last few years, is this Amex card going to be the latest one to undergo a refresh?
Frequent Miler
An Amex meltdown: Downgrading or cancelling some premium cards (on Nick’s mind)
The precious metal (credit card) market is hitting a boiling point, and I think it is time to exit some of my positions. For years, my favorite credit card issuer has been American Express. While Amex is not without its faults, they have consistently offered high introductory bonuses, high referral...
You Are Travel
IHG Will Bring the Six Senses Camp Korongo to Southern Utah in 2029
​tl;dr – IHG continues to grow its top-tier luxury brand. ​In the past, I’ve covered the planned proliferation… The post IHG Will Bring the Six Senses Camp Korongo to Southern Utah in 2029 appeared first on You Are Travel.
Eye of the Flyer
Oceania Cruises Going Adults Only
Oceania Cruises is officially adults only. The post Oceania Cruises Going Adults Only appeared first on Eye of the Flyer.
View from the Wing
Who Really Issues the New Bilt Card? The Four-Company Stack Behind Bilt Card 2.0
The new Bilt Card doesn’t work like a normal Chase or Amex product where one bank issues, services, funds, and owns the economics end-to-end. Bilt Card 2.0 is a split stack: Column is the bank and lender of record, Cardless runs servicing and the tech layer, Fidem (and its capital...
One Mile at a Time
What Are The World’s Busiest Airline Routes? #1 Has 100+ Daily Flights
Have you ever wondered what the worlds busiest airline routes are? OAG recently published this data for 2025, and I always find these lists to be quite interesting. Some people know exactly which route will be number one on the list, while others are shocked
Live and Let’s Fly
American Airlines Unlocks Aer Lingus Award Bookings Online
American Airlines and Aer Lingus have taken another step toward tightening their transatlantic relationship, with good news for AAdvantage members. American Airlines Expands Aer Lingus Partnership With Full Loyalty Integration, Award Redemptions American Airlines has completed the long-anticipated integration of Aer Lingus into its AAdvantage loyalty program, allowing online award...
One Mile at a Time
Wild: Travel Doesn’t Even Crack Top Three Amex Points Redemptions?!?
In the miles & points world, we’re rather obsessed with maximizing value, and scoff at the thought of not redeeming our points for multiple cents each. That almost always comes in the form of travel redemptions, typically by moving points to airline partners, often for premium cabin redemptions.
One Mile at a Time
IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card Review: Great Benefits, Low Fee
Link: Learn more about the IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Vehicle Gridlock at Dallas Fort Worth Airport As Wealthy Texans Flee the State Ahead of Major Winter Storm
With a major winter storm barreling down towards Texas, the state’s wealthy residents appear to have come up with the same plan to weather the arctic blast… get out of Texas and fly somewhere warmer. On Thursday evening, the approach roads to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) came to...