The Bulkhead Seat
Delta Pulls 100 Planes for Inspection and Covers Costs for Hailstorm-Affected Travelers
Hartsfiel-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is the busiest airport in the United States and… The post Delta Pulls 100 Planes for Inspection and Covers Costs for Hailstorm-Affected Travelers appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Monkey Miles
Approved for the new Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠
As soon as I saw the 200k offer on the Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ I knew I’d be applying. $30k spend in 6 months from account opening, or $5k a month, wouldn’t be too difficult for my business to hit..the only concern I had? Would I be approved. I...
Live and Let’s Fly
JetBlue Challenge Accepted, With A New Twist
JetBlue came through and approved my status challenge, but then added a twist this week with a new 25-year status opportunity and I might go from novice to forever Blue.  JetBlue Accepts My Application, Caveat For Others I was notified this week that my application for a Mosaic status challenge...
Frequent Miler
(Last day) Amex to Hawaiian transfers no longer available on 6/30/25
Update 6/29/25: Today is likely the final day to transfer from Amex Membership Rewards to HawaiianMiles. The exact wording appearing on the Amex site says that transfers to Hawaiian will no longer be available effective 6/30/25. This was initially widely interpreted as the final day for transfers being 6/30, but the...
One Mile at a Time
“Woke” American Airlines Bumps First Class Passenger… For Joe Biden
Getting downgraded from first class is never fun. However, I’d say this is probably one of the more legitimate reasons for doing so…
Points With a Crew
17 Tech and Travel Deals at Amazon This Weekend
Some decent Amazon weekend deals on travel and tech gear going on this weekend, including headphones, luggage, locks, packing cubes and supplies, travel books and ...
Your Mileage May Vary
The Unexpected Value I Got From My AMEX Platinum
I’ve had the American Express Platinum Card for several years now. At $695 per year, it’s one of the most expensive cards in my wallet. But I’ve continued to renew…
One Mile at a Time
Cairo Airport Customs Officials Demand Money: Extortion Or Hidden Rule?
Reader Mohammed shared a frustrating story with me about a situation that his cousin faced at Cairo International Airport (CAI), suggesting she was extorted by customs officials.
View from the Wing
“Our Hotel, Our Rules!” Marriott Refuses Elite Breakfast 7 Times—Inside The Absurd Battle That Forced A $100 Payout
Marriott hotels decide whether to honor Bonvoy elite benefits. If they choose not to, you can complain to Marriott. And usually the most they'll do is refer you to the hotel, who will tell you to pound sand. One guest wasn't going to accept that. Continue reading “Our...
Altitude Yes
Delta Offering to Pay Hotel, Rental Cars, & Flights on Other Airlines Following Atlanta Hailstorm
Delta had cancelled 360 flights on Friday and 584 flights on Saturday. The post Delta Offering to Pay Hotel, Rental Cars, & Flights on Other Airlines Following Atlanta Hailstorm first appeared on Altitude Yes.
TravelUpdate
If a small airline like Fiji Airways can join Oneworld, why can’t Aer Lingus?
Fiji Airways is a small international airline, with a fleet of just 14 aircraft. It was great to…
Live and Let’s Fly
Hyatt Completes Playa Resorts Acquisition, Deepens All-Inclusive Lead
Last week, Hyatt quietly closed on its $2.6bn acquisition of the remaining stake in Playa Hotels & Resorts, a move that’s flown somewhat under the radar but has outsized implications for the luxury all-inclusive space. If you blinked, you might have missed it, but for Hyatt loyalists, especially those who’ve...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Southwest Airlines Explains What’s It’s Doing To Tackle The Curious Case Of The Exploding Soda Cans
Last summer, it was revealed that dozens of Southwest Airlines flight attendants were being injured after soda cans kept on mysteriously exploding onboard its planes – it was all the more strange because Southwest was the only airline that was suffering the issue. The cause of the exploding soda cans...
One Mile at a Time
Review: InterContinental Minneapolis St. Paul Airport (MSP)
To kick off my transatlantic Airbus A321XLR adventure, I spent a night at the 291-room InterContinental Minneapolis St. Paul Airport, prior to my Aer Lingus A321XLR flight. I’d consider myself to be a bit of an airport hotel aficionado (I know, glam!), and I always like finding the best airport...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Shoes in Sepia Tone. Sunday Morning Photograph.
To test out the new camera that I recently purchased, I took a photograph of shoes; and then I adjusted the photograph to show the shoes in sepia tone to give it more of an antique look. Getting... The post Shoes in Sepia Tone. Sunday Morning Photograph. appeared first on The Gate.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Egyptian Traveler Kicked Out Of US After Pleading Guilty To Booting CBP Beagle With Such Force That The Poor Pooch Was Lifted Off The Floor
An Egyptian traveler has been kicked out of the United States after he pleaded guilty to violently booting a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) dog at Washington Dulles Airport with such force that the pooch was lifted off the floor. The CBP Beagle, who is called Brigadier Freddie, was rushed...