The Takeoff Nap
Virgin Atlantic Now Bundles a 30-Year Mortgage With Every “Free” Award Ticket
Virgin Atlantic has humorously introduced a "Points-Plus-Mortgage" fare, turning award tickets into financial commitments, reminiscent of a 30-year mortgage. This satirical piece explores the airline's imaginative way of handling surcharges, sparking social media frenzy and redefining the travel experience. The post Virgin Atlantic Now Bundles a 30-Year Mortgage With Every “Free”...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Traveler Sues Delta Air Over Flight Delay That Meant She Was Too Late To Authorize a Life-Saving Operation For Her Father
A traveler who booked a last-minute Delta Air Lines flight to Brazil so that she could be with her critically ill father and authorize a life-saving operation is suing the carrier after a flight delay and booking mixup meant she got to the hospital too late. Marcia Bayer was at...
One Mile at a Time
Flying Blue Elite Members Now Get Better Award Availability & Pricing
Air France-KLM Flying Blue is one of the most useful loyalty programs out there for redeeming points. Flying Blue has access to more long haul award availability on Air France-KLM than other programs, and the points are easy to rack up, thanks to Flying Blue partnering with major transferable points...
Points With a Crew
These Are The Most Unacceptable Things You Can Do On An Airplane
A recent poll ranked 37 things you can do on an airplane, from acceptable to not. Leading the way was letting children play in the aisle, followed by ...
Live and Let’s Fly
Even Europeans Can Be Rude (Like My Seamate On Finnair…)
As a conscientious world traveler with an American passport, I take exception to the arrogant belief that Americans are rude travelers while enlightened Europeans are models of politeness and civility. My Finnair flight from Helsinki to New York demonstrates exactly why. The truth is a bit more complicated. My Rude...
The Bulkhead Seat
Check In: Q2 2025 Elite Status Pacing
I’m trying to figure out how half of 2025 has already passed. My travel… The post Check In: Q2 2025 Elite Status Pacing appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Your Mileage May Vary
Why the Free Wi-Fi Hasn’t Been Working on Your United Flights
Airlines began offering Wi-Fi on planes in early 2003. Lufthansa was the first, after they established an alliance with Connexion by Boeing. Since then, more and more airlines have offered…
Miles To Memories
July Bilt Rent Day Featured Offer Is A Hard Pass
Bilt has revealed all the July 1st Rent Day benefits, with some of them already live now. Sadly the featured offer this week is just extra value for redeeming points for gift cards. The post July Bilt Rent Day Featured Offer Is A Hard Pass appeared first on Miles to Memories.
One Mile at a Time
Chase Sapphire Reserve Air Canada Lounge Access: How It Works
The Chase Sapphire Reserve Card (review) is one of the most popular premium travel credit cards. The card offers valuable lounge perks, including access to Chase Sapphire Lounges and a Priority Pass membership.
View from the Wing
Guests Horrified As Hyatt Hotel Gives Up In Final Days: ‘Green Pool, No TV Service, Soap In Takeout Containers’
One guest relays, "apparently the pool wasn’t worth fixing after it turned green and the hand soap is in a takeout sauce container." Continue reading Guests Horrified As Hyatt Hotel Gives Up In Final Days: ‘Green Pool, No TV Service, Soap In Takeout Containers’...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
June 30 Bonus Offer Highlight: GHA DISCOVERY – 50 bonus D$ for stays at Cheval Collection properties
Today's bonus offer highlight has GHA DISCOVERY celebrating the addition of Cheval Collection properties to the program with a 50 D$ bonus for stays with the new brand. Check out all of the new bonuses added today: The post June 30 Bonus Offer Highlight: GHA DISCOVERY – 50 bonus D$ for...
Live and Let’s Fly
“Woke” American Airlines Bumps First Class Passenger To Accommodate Joe Biden
A woman’s outrage over being bumped out of first class by “woke” American Airlines for a government official turned into delight when the passenger turned out to be Joe Biden and the former president signed a birthday card for her daughter. Outrage Turns To Delight After Woman Gets Bumped From...
Frequent Miler
Amazon: Save up to 40% when redeeming at least 1 Membership Rewards point [Targeted]
Amazon is back with a new pay-with-points promotion whereby targeted members can save when using at least 1 American Express Membership Rewards point to pay. We have sometimes seen varying targeted deals on offer, so it’s worth checking to see whether you have an offer and what it is.  ...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
United Airlines Flight Attendants Doorstepped By Pushy Union Reps At Airport Gates In Bid To Get Them To Accept Controversial Contract
United Airlines flight attendants are reportedly being doorstepped at airport gates by pushy union reps who are desperately trying to convince crew members at the Chicago-based carrier to vote in favor of a controversial tentative labor agreement. Union officials are apparently lying in wait for flight attendants at airport gates,...
One Mile at a Time
Across The Atlantic On The Airbus A321XLR
You Are Travel
Now Open: Zemi Miches Punta Cana, an All‑Inclusive Resort from Hilton’s Curio Collection
Tl;dr – We’re seeing a number of the promised 2025 Dominican Republic Openings come to fruition on time. …