Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Poopgate: Virgin Atlantic Passengers Left Gagging After Their Luggage Is Covered In Sewage At New York JFK
Virgin Atlantic passengers on a recent flight to New York JFK were in for a very nasty surprise when they got to the baggage carousel to discover that their bags had been covered in human sewage. The airline’s initial response? To offer them a £150 future travel voucher. An offer...
Your Mileage May Vary
She Claimed It Was About ‘Sitting Together’ On The Plane – But It Clearly Wasn’t
I just don’t understand people. Especially people on planes. My husband told you the other day that we took a very spontaneous long weekend to Aruba. It took a bit…
One Mile at a Time
United Business Card 100K Bonus Miles Limited Time Welcome Offer
We’ve just seen a huge new welcome offer rolled out on United’s most popular business credit card. Given the reasonable annual fee and huge bonus, this is an ideal time to apply.
View from the Wing
United Airlines Plans ‘Basic Business’ Downgrade—You’ll Soon Pay Coach-Style Fees For Business Class Perks
Chief Commerical Officer Andrew Nocella said they’re going to segment premium like they’ve done coach and that this is what customers want. Continue reading United Airlines Plans ‘Basic Business’ Downgrade—You’ll Soon Pay Coach-Style Fees For Business Class Perks...
Frequent Miler
Kroger: Earn 4x fuel points on 3rd party gift cards; fixed-value Visa & Mastercard gift cards
Kroger is again running a promotion that awards 4x fuel points on third-party gift cards and fixed-value Visa and Mastercard gift cards when purchased online and in-store. This promo is good today, July 18th, only. Note that the terms on this promo now state that Amazon gift cards are excluded...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Pilots Of British Airways Boeing 777 With 332 Passengers Onboard Open Cockpit Windows Mid-Flight After Smell Of Old Socks Fills Plane
The pilots of a British Airways Boeing 777 cracked open the cockpit windows mid-flight after the smell of old, dirty socks started to waft through the entire plane, prompting an emergency diversion to London Gatwick Airport on Tuesday. British Airways flight BA2203 had just taken off from London Gatwick for...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
July 18 Bonus Offer Highlight: World of Hyatt – Earn 3x points for stays in Latin America and the Caribbean
Today's bonus offer highlight is a great regional bonus from Hyatt who are offering 3x points on stays at their locations in Latin America and the Caribbean! Check out all of the new bonuses added today: The post July 18 Bonus Offer Highlight: World of Hyatt – Earn 3x points for...
One Mile at a Time
Emirates Opens Blingy New First Class Check-In Facility In Dubai
Emirates is known for its excellent inflight first class experience. The airline has now made a nice improvement to its ground experience, which premium passengers will no doubt appreciate.
The Points of Life
Iberia Business: SJU-MAD, Anything Left to Say?
If you don’t know, I will tell you that I have taken this flight many times before (see Iberia Flight Reviews). This time around, I took the earlier flight. Price For 50k Avios, this remains the best deal in the sky. Pre Take-Off Having lived in Madrid (see Recap! Madrid...
One Mile at a Time
Best Credit Cards For Uber & Lyft Rides: Maximize Rideshare Rewards
It’s amazing to think how much ridesharing has changed the way people get around. Back in the day, you’d need to rely on rental cars or taxis when traveling, while now you can get transportation around the globe within minutes using your smartphone.
Traveling For Miles
It’s time the World of Hyatt credit card was given a refresh or replaced completely
When Chase unveiled the World of Hyatt credit card in 2018, it introduced it to replace an existing Hyatt credit card which, at the time, was coming up to its eighth birthday. Now, as the current World of Hyatt credit card moves into its eighth year of existence, it's time...
View from the Wing
Video Shows Frontier Airlines Raising Medieval ‘Drawbridge’ To Keep Late Passenger Off Flight [Roundup]
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading Video Shows Frontier Airlines Raising Medieval ‘Drawbridge’ To Keep Late Passenger Off Flight [Roundup]...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Miles and Points On Sale — July 18 2025
Sometimes you need an infusion of miles or points to your membership account for whatever reason — perhaps to have enough to redeem for a limited time award as one example — and the best time to purchase or gift miles or points is when they are on sale, as...
Monkey Miles
Singapore Airlines Spontaneous Escapes: JFK to FRA remains a steal at 56,700
New Singapore Airlines "Spontaneous Escapes" The post Singapore Airlines Spontaneous Escapes: JFK to FRA remains a steal at 56,700 appeared first on Monkey Miles.
Frequent Miler
Current Amex Offers
This post is designed to show current Amex Offers. If you have any Amex cards, even authorized user cards, then you’re eligible to sign up for offers when you log into your Amex account. If you’re planning to shop or book travel, check this page to see if an Amex...
Live and Let’s Fly
Florida Teen Arrested After “Bomb In My Pocket” Joke On Spirit Airlines Flight
A 16‑year‑old’s crude joke about “a bomb in his pocket” aboard a Spirit Airlines flight from Fort Lauderdale sparked a major security alert, leading to his arrest and a costly flight disruption. Teen’s “Bomb in My Pocket” Joke On Spirit Flight Leads To Arrest On July 14, just before takeoff...