Hawaii Calling
Priority Pass Is Back—Weeks After Hawaiian Airlines Marketed Premier Club as Exclusive to Local Members
When Hawaiian Airlines announced back in April that Priority Pass members would no longer have access to the Plumeria Lounge at Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, I remember how sharply travelers reacted. For many of us who track Hawai‘i’s tourism trends closely, it was clear that removing Priority Pass...
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...
No Work All Travel
My Michelin-starred Weekend at lebua Bangkok
Disclaimer: In exchange for a review, I was invited to indulge in a lebua Bangkok Michelin weekend. I never try to be a parrot for companies, but here’s a rare exception. Lebua Bangkok created a very appropriate phrase to describe itself: vertical destination. Sure, plenty of hotels in that city...
Frequent Miler
Maison Métier New Orleans (Hyatt Unbound Collection): Bottom Line Review
New Orleans is one of my favorite cities in the US, but until this year, my wife never spent any time there. Back in February, my wife and I planned to finally rectify that with a four-day stay that ended up being anticlimactic: my wife was sick for almost the...
Frequent Miler
Rewarding Giving | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep332 | 11-14-25
In this episode, we’ll talk about Virgin’s double-or-nothing bad math promo, how to fly to Europe for 88 miles, and how to earn more rewards while charitably giving. Rewarding Giving Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast platform. You can click the timestamps below to navigate...
The Bulkhead Seat
Lounge Review: Admirals Club® (YYZ)
I had the opportunity to visit American’s Admirals Club® while flying from Toronto Pearson… The post Lounge Review: Admirals Club® (YYZ) appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Miles To Memories
TI Rumors Dispelled, Carbone Riviera Controversy, MGM Accelerator, Autonomous Vegas Loop & Less Tax?
Bellagio's controversial new restaurant, Hollywood 2.0 bill returns, new MGM accelerator, Pirate Show rumors dispelled and another Vegas strike coming? The post TI Rumors Dispelled, Carbone Riviera Controversy, MGM Accelerator, Autonomous Vegas Loop & Less Tax? appeared first on Miles to Memories.
The Points of Life
Copa Lounge Panama City: Food Famine
I booked one of the least efficient routes to Buenos Aires from Puerto Rico because there were no other options. Part of my suffering included my time at this unexpectedly terrible lounge. I assumed that Copa’s flagship lounge would be at least on par with United or Delta. I was...
Sam Chui
GeminiJets Airplane Models – October 25 New Release + Discounts
I have been collecting GeminiJets since they launched 20 years ago! During difficult times, I have found that model collecting can help alleviate some of the stress. Video Special Offer This is a sponsored post to showcase the latest GeminiJets airplane model releases. Hope you find something you like. To purchase GeminiJets, go to DiecastJets.com and...
TravelUpdate
A great week at The Westin Hotel, Times Square, New York
A week in New York in October meant staying at the Westin Times Square. An elegant hotel in…
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 560a: Melting Down
The US ATC situation is bad and getting worse. Plus another Starlink deal, Bahrain as a hub, and credit cards could cost you more.
Frequent Miler
Hotel David Whitney, a Marriott hotel in downtown Detroit
I entered the Hotel David Whitney armed for a fight. Last year, View from the Wing reported that this hotel does not honor Marriott’s elite breakfast benefit. So, I walked up to the check-in counter with a print-out of the relevant terms & conditions in my pocket. If they didn’t offer...
TravelUpdate
Wow! Amazing service in Aer Lingus business class from Washington to Dublin
Aer Lingus business class features fully flat seats, decent catering, free Wi-Fi and a nicely curated selection of…
Running with Miles
Your US Passport Can Now Be Added to Your Apple Wallet – How to Do It and How to Use It
You can now add your US passport to your Apple Wallet for use at over 250 airports and their TSA checkpoints. Here is how to add it and a look at how useful it may be. The post Your US Passport Can Now Be Added to Your Apple Wallet – How...
TravelUpdate
Review: Virgin Atlantic Revivals Lounge London Heathrow
Background I decided to visit the Virgin Atlantic Revivals Lounge after arriving in London from New York aboard…
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 560: Melting Down
The US ATC situation is bad and getting worse. Plus another Starlink deal, Bahrain as a hub, and credit cards could cost you more.