Miles To Memories
Huge Vegas Land Sale, Bally’s Funding Problem, Golden Steer NYC, FAA Cuts Flights & ESPN Bet Is Over
Huge land sale in Vegas, Bally's may struggle for financing, Caesars makes more negative changes, Durango opens phase 2 and more screens coming to the Strip. The post Huge Vegas Land Sale, Bally’s Funding Problem, Golden Steer NYC, FAA Cuts Flights & ESPN Bet Is Over appeared first on Miles to...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Ethiopian Airlines A350-900 Business Class
After an unexpected upgrade, I enjoyed a restful overnight journey from London to Addis Ababa on an Ethiopian Airlines A350-900 in “Cloud 9” business class. Ethiopian Airlines A350-900 Business Class Review (LHR-ADD) You can read about my operational upgrade here. Boarding commenced at 8:00 pm, one hour prior to departure....
The Points of Life
Hyatt Centric Philadelphia: The Softer Side of Philly
I have been told I am mean. I have been told that people from Philadelphia are mean. Both statements can be true and false depending on the situation. If the staff of the Hyatt Centric Philadelphia and the businesses surrounding it are representative of Philadelphians, I would say that Philly...
Miles For Family
Goodbye SeatGuru, Goodbye Wyndham/Vacasa Partnership and More
Lots of miles and points news this week! Goodbye To SeatGuru, Here Are Alternate Options For Airline Seat Recommendations: I’m bummed about SeatGuru going away! Even though it hadn’t been updated in years, I found the seat reviews very useful. See this post on Dan’s Deals. Wyndham Confirms Its Vacasa...
Sam Chui
Air Astana, Somon Air, and Uzbekistan Airways Order New Boeing Jets
Boeing has announced new aircraft orders from three Central Asian airlines, Air Astana, Somon Air, and Uzbekistan Airways.  All three announcements were made during the C5+1 Summit, commemorating the 10th anniversary of the diplomatic platform linking the United States with the five Central Asian nations. Uzbekistan Airways Expands 787 Dreamliner...
The Bulkhead Seat
Lounge Review: The Centurion® Lounge by American Express (CLT)
I’ve been to many of The Centurion® Lounge by American Express locations around the… The post Lounge Review: The Centurion® Lounge by American Express (CLT) appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 559: Messy at the Border
Does Mexico City really need more than one airport? Plus, unexpected lounge operators, Connect again, and some lawsuit hijinks.
TravelUpdate
Why can I not buy snacks when flying over half the country ?
I was flying from Orlando to Dallas on AA and I thought ‘This would be a nice time…
Traveling For Miles
Earn 3,000 bonus points per night with Hyatt Vacation Club [Capped]
The Hyatt Vacation Club may not cover very many properties, but if there happens to be one in a location that you're planning to visit in the next few months, the latest Hyatt promotion may tempt you to see what the Vacation Club has to offer. The post Earn 3,000 bonus...
Live and Let’s Fly
A Rainy But Relaxing Day In Taipei At W Hotel
It’s raining in Taipei, but it has been a relaxing day to catch up on work and have a spa day at the W Hotel. The Starlux flight arrived before dawn and the sun was only just starting to rise after I cleared passport control. Looking at my options to...
Your Mileage May Vary
What My Data Was Worth in the Facebook Settlement
I always assumed my online privacy had value — not priceless, but at least worth more than “loose change found in couch cushions.” After all, Facebook tracked everything: the photos…
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Lufthansa Lounge London Heathrow (LHR)
The Lufthansa Lounge in London Heathrow is functional and practical for Star Alliance flyers departing from Terminal 2A and had a surprise that made me laugh out loud. Lufthansa Lounge London Review (LHR) During my long day in T2, my friend and I made our way from the United Club...
TravelUpdate
Review: Delta One Lounge New York JFK
Background & Access I was flying Upper Class on Virgin Atlantic from New York to London, and was…
Miles For Family
Exploring the Towns Around Lake Atitlán, Guatemala
On my recent trip to Guatemala with my daughter, we spent 3 nights at a gorgeous Airbnb on the shore of Lake Atitlán (see this post). We had the chance to explore 6 of the 11 small towns that surround the lake by hopping on the public boats. Panajachel (“Pana”)...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: United Global Services Lounge London (LHR)
I spent most of my London layover in the so-called “Global Services” section of the United Club, which (eventually) will no longer be a separate section but instead merged into the rest of the lounge. If you visit today, you’ll see that “Big Ben” has been removed from the wall...
Sam Chui
UPS MD-11 Crashes Near Louisville Airport
On November 4, 2025, a UPS McDonnell Douglas MD-11 cargo aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Muhammad Ali International Airport in Louisville, Kentucky.  The MD-11 with registered N259UP, was operating UPS Flight 2976 to Honolulu, Hawaii, when the accident occurred. Three crew members were on board at the time of...