Frequent Miler
AA’s disappointing $350 Globe card | Coffee Break Ep74 | 10-21-25
Citi is out with a new mid-tier card called the AAdvantage® Globe™ Mastercard® with a $350 annual fee. We expected a lot from this card, but found it ultimately disappointing. AA’s disappointing $350 Globe card Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast platform. You can click...
You Are Travel
Half-Asleep Spirit Airlines Passenger Lights Up Cigarette and Starts Smoking Mid-Flight [VIDEO]
tl;dr – Light him up that cigarette and he’ll strap shoes on his feet. Recently, on a Spirit… The post Half-Asleep Spirit Airlines Passenger Lights Up Cigarette and Starts Smoking Mid-Flight [VIDEO] appeared first on You Are Travel.
You Are Travel
‘Zootopia’ Fan? China Airlines Has Something Just for You!
tl;dr – The Taiwan-based carrier has some new Disney-themed livery on one of its aircraft. As promotional marketing… The post ‘Zootopia’ Fan? China Airlines Has Something Just for You! appeared first on You Are Travel.
Miles For Family
Visiting Guatemala’s Hobbitenango: Bizarre and Beautiful
On my recent trip to Guatemala, my daughter and I visited Hobbitenango, a Lord of the Rings themed attraction in the mountains above Antigua. In 2019, on a trip to New Zealand, we visited Hobbiton, the OG set of the movies. How would this experience compare? Getting to Hobbitenango Hobbitenango...
TravelUpdate
Review: Marriott Melville Long Island New York
Background and Location I did a quick one-night stay at the Marriott Melville, Long Island, since I had…
Miles For Family
Sick During or After Travel: Still Worth the Trip?
Full disclosure: I returned from Guatemala last week, and I got sick on the last day. After 4 days of severe stomach issues, I went to the doctor and was prescribed an antibiotic for my presumed traveler’s ailment from consuming contaminated food on my trip. And I thought I was...
Miles For Family
New Transfer Bonus, New 90k Credit Card and More!
Catching up on recent miles and points news: New Mid-Tier Citi AA Card: Citi just launched the new Citi AAdvantage Globe Mastercard (non-affiliate link) with 90k welcome bonus after spending $5000 in the first 4 months, $350 annual fee. I’m going to consider this card for myself since I fly...
Eye of the Flyer
REVIEW: Capital One Landing “Lounge” at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
On a recent trip to Washington, DC, I was finally able to check out the Capital One Landing “lounge” at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)! I say “finally” because the concept and the food provided through a partnership with José Andrés really appealed to me and I had easy...
Sam Chui
ACT Boeing 747 Freighter Crashes on Landing in Hong Kong
On October 20, 2025, a Boeing 747-400 freighter operated by ACT Airlines on behalf of Emirates crashed into the sea after veering off the runway during landing at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). The Boeing 747-400F, registered TC-ACF, was operating flight EK9788 from Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) to...
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: Grand Hyatt DFW
I was in Dallas this week for a client dinner and knew that I… The post Hotel Review: Grand Hyatt DFW appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Hawaii Calling
10 Essential Things to Pack For Your Trip To Hawai’i
I know you are excited about your upcoming trip and maybe it has just dawned on you that you need to get a list of things to pack for your trip to Hawai’i. The excitement (and anxiety) is building! I have helped many friends and family decide on what is...
Your Mileage May Vary
Your iPhone’s Hidden Feature That Makes Commuting Seamless
When my wife Sharon and I travel to a big city, we try to depend on mass transit whenever possible. It saves us from paying hotel parking fees—often astronomically high…
Hawaii Calling
Where to Stay on O’ahu: Comparing Waikīkī, Ko Olina, and the North Shore
Growing up on O’ahu and reviewing dozens of hotels across the island, I’ve come to realize that the question “Where should I stay on Oʻahu?” doesn’t have a one-size-fits-all answer. On its own, the question means well, but it’s a terrible question in practice. And I see it on social...
Will Run For Miles
Hotel Review: Andaz Hotel Mexico City Condesa
It is easy to fall in love with this fabulous boutique hotel in the Condesa neighborhood of Mexico City The post Hotel Review: Andaz Hotel Mexico City Condesa appeared first on Will Run For Miles.
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Delta Air Lines 737-800 First Class
I flew on a retrofitted Delta Air Lines 737-800 in first class from Seattle to Chicago, enjoying a delicious dinner, though the service was not quite up to Delta standards. Delta Air Lines 737-800 First Class Review (SEA-ORD) I flew from Los Angeles to Chicago via Seattle because Delta offered...
Point Me to the Plane
Is The Hyatt Place Kyoto Worth A Stay?
The Hyatt Place Kyoto can be hit or miss, depending on what you're aiming for. Learn more before you decide!