Live and Let’s Fly
Trump’s New Visa Guidance: Travelers With Obesity, Cancer, Or Diabetes May Now Be Denied Entry To USA
The Trump administration has quietly expanded the health criteria that U.S. consular officers may use to deny visas, adding common chronic conditions like obesity, cancer, and diabetes to the list of potential grounds for refusal. This could translate to even temporary travelers being denied entry at US ports of entry....
Altitude Yes
Cathay Pacific Extends Free Wi-Fi to Gold Members
The airline plans to extend complimentary access to Premium Economy passengers by the end of the year. The post Cathay Pacific Extends Free Wi-Fi to Gold Members first appeared on Altitude Yes.
One Mile at a Time
Capital One Venture X Business Card: 11 Reasons The Card Is Worth Apply For
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Live and Let’s Fly
Hyatt Centric City Centre Kuala Lumpur: Great Location
I spent my third and final night in Kuala Lumpur at the Hyatt Centric City Centre, a reasonably-priced, centrally-located Hyatt hotel. Hyatt Centric City Centre Kuala Lumpur: Nice Location, Cheap Price While the Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur was over 700 USD/night (I used points…), the Hyatt Centric was only 112/night....
View from the Wing
More Travelers Are Being Kicked Out of Global Entry Than Approved — But 39% Win Appeals
More people are being kicked out of Global Entry than approved, and nearly 40% of those who challenge the decision get reinstated. DHS often won’t disclose the reason for a revocation, leaving travelers to appeal blind — and the high reversal rate suggests many removals never should have happened in...
Miles For Family
The Best Flight Attendants, New Transfer Bonuses and More
New Chase Transfer Bonuses: Chase recently added a 40% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic an a 70% transfer bonus to Marriott. I’ve updated the November 2025 Transfer Bonuses post to reflect these additions. Texas Scores World’s Largest Cruise Ship!: Royal Caribbean just announced that the world’s largest cruise ship, Icon...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Why Are Fire Hydrants Different Colors in More Cities?
Fire hydrants may be the ideal way to cool off in the summer when a sprinkler cap is attached, or a preferred “urinal” on which numerous male dogs relieve themselves — but when a fire erupts and threatens structures and lives, knowing that firefighters of the local fire department can...
Live and Let’s Fly
Taco Bell In Kuala Lumpur…
What started off as a small afternoon snack became my unexpected dinner…yes, another trip to Taco Bell in Kuala Lumpur. Taco Bell In Kuala Lumpur Last time I was in Kuala Lumpur I tried Taco Bell, enjoyed it, and figured I’d stop by again this trip, just for a little...
One Mile at a Time
Gah: Should I Spend An Absolute Fortune To Fly Air Côte d’Ivoire For A Day?
In a separate post, I shared the details of an upcoming review trip that I’ve planned, where I’ll be flying Porter, Air France, Aircalin, Thai Airways, and SWISS. There’s one thing I’m trying to decide on, and I’d very much appreciate some feedback…
The Bulkhead Seat
FAA Halves Required Flight Cancellations as Air Traffic Recovers Post Shutdown
The outlook for air travel is improving as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) eased… The post FAA Halves Required Flight Cancellations as Air Traffic Recovers Post Shutdown appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Eye of the Flyer
Cars Auctioned at Airport Parking, Dying on a Flight, .5 Million Points Promo, Norwegian Escape Full Review and Merchant Card Changes
Did you know tons of cars are simply abandoned each year at airport parking lots? Why in the world does this happen and what happens to the abandoned cars? We break it down this week. Do you ever worry about dying on a flight? No? OK but what happens when...
View from the Wing
Elizabeth Warren Says Premium Flying Shows Inequality — Yet She Flies Private While Airlines Make Upgrades Cheaper Than Ever
Senator Elizabeth Warren argues that rising premium-cabin travel shows growing inequality, but the data tells a very different story. Airlines have expanded premium seating and cut upgrade prices, making those products more accessible than ever—even as Warren herself regularly flies on private jets. Continue reading Elizabeth Warren Says Premium Flying Shows...
Frequent Miler
Why a top travel card needs fixing, Bilt’s cunning Rakuten move, getting while giving and more [Week in Review]
This week, I felt the pinch for the first few times since my wife’s Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card got access to the new benefits (she was a cardholder prior to 6/23/25, so her card took on the new benefits on 10/26/25). We booked a flight via Expedia that wasn’t available...
No Work All Travel
Tourise Riyadh 2025
Since introducing tourism visas in 2019, Saudi Arabia has been establishing itself as a leisure tourism powerhouse. Tourise Riyadh 2025, the inaugural held between November 11-13 event by the Saudi Ministry of Tourism, is a great example of this investment. Attendees combined Saudi, GCC, and worldwide players in hospitality, finance,...
One Mile at a Time
BOOKED: Aircalin A330neo, SWISS A350, Thai Airways 787, And More!
Well, I guess it’s review trip ”season,” because I’m heading out on another review trip shortly, to check out some products that I think y’all will enjoy! I just recently took a trip to Iceland, and then tagged on a fun review trip from there. Now I’m heading back out...
View from the Wing
Congressman Caught Scrolling Sexual Images on United Flight — Says He ‘Looks At Pictures Of Women Longer Than Sunsets’
A fellow passenger photographed Congressman Brad Sherman on a United flight with sexualized images visible on his iPad, prompting the California Democrat to give an unusual interview about the incident. Sherman admits he looked at the posts, says they appeared in his “For You” feed, and added that he tends...