View from the Wing
American, Delta, And United Now Majority-Own Republic Airways — And The FAA Administrator Still Owns 652,475 Shares
The three largest U.S. airlines now control Republic Airways, a key regional operator that flies for all of them. The FAA Administrator, former Republic CEO, still owns shares in the airline he regulates. Continue reading American, Delta, And United Now Majority-Own Republic Airways — And The FAA Administrator Still Owns 652,475...
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: Launbot Laundry Aid
The Launbot is a new tool designed for travelers on the go to help with keeping clothes looking fresh and pressed. It's on Kickstarter, but only for a few more ...
Your Mileage May Vary
Minimum Transfer Amounts & Increments: How “Transferable Points” Programs Really Work
Transferring points to airline and hotel partners is one of the best ways to squeeze extra value out of your rewards. It’s also one of the easiest ways to get…
One Mile at a Time
Are Hotel Check-In Times Guaranteed? What If Your Room Isn’t Ready?
As we all know, hotels publish both check-in and check-out times. While many hotels will generally be flexible with letting you check-in early, people reasonably expect that at the latest, a room will be ready at the published time.
The Bulkhead Seat
Italy Fines Ryanair €255 Million for Abusing “Dominant Position” in Travel Agency Market
Italy’s competition authority imposed a €255 million (~$300 million) fine on Ryanair. It ruled… The post Italy Fines Ryanair €255 Million for Abusing “Dominant Position” in Travel Agency Market appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
Breeze Airways loyalty program changes are coming: Better than 1 cent per point of value, status tiers, buddy discount, & more
Breeze Airways is updating its Breezy Rewards loyalty program on January 1, 2026. There’ll be the opportunity to redeem points for more than one cent per point of value, elite status tiers will be introduced, you’ll be able to get a discount on a companion’s travel, and more. Breeze has...
Miles To Memories
Chase Freedom Unlimited, $300 Bonus Plus 5X on Groceries and Gas [In-Branch Only]
Until now you could get a $200 bonus for spending $500 within three months, and that bonus has been increased to $300. But it gets even better if you apply at a Chase branch, as you can also get 5x on groceries and gas for the first year, up to...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
As Low as €22.00 or 3,675 Avios Per Flight With Vueling Airlines
Purchase tickets for as low as €22.00 or 3,675 Avios per flight with Vueling Airlines for travel via select routes between Monday, January 12, 2026 and Monday, March 23, 2026. No promotion code is required... ...but you must... The post As Low as €22.00 or 3,675 Avios Per Flight With Vueling Airlines...
Live and Let’s Fly
How Cold War Politics Still Drive The Streets Of Addis Ababa (Just Look At The Ladas)
There are plenty of modern cars in Addis Ababa, but it is the boxy blue Soviet-era sedans that quietly tell the city’s political history. The Ladas Of Addis Ababa Spend any amount of time in Addis Ababa and you will notice them everywhere: aging Ladas still puttering along the city’s...
View from the Wing
Holiday Lockdown Over Palm Beach — FAA Shuts Down 10 Miles of Airspace Near Mar-a-Lago Dec 20 Through Jan 4
The FAA is locking down Palm Beach airspace for the holidays with a presidential flight restriction tied to expected Mar-a-Lago travel, in effect December 20 through January 4 and effectively closing the inner 10-mile ring to most private flying. Getting into Palm Beach International requires TSA-style screening at one of...
One Mile at a Time
My Furious Emirates First Class Seat Mate: Fair Feedback, Unfair Delivery
As someone who has been writing about airlines (and has a particular interest in passenger experience) for nearly 18 years, I always appreciate seeing how other people perceive various flight experiences. After all, we all have our own biases and preferences, so I never claim or believe that my perception...
TravelUpdate
JetBlue TrueBlue: How Many Points You’ll Need for an Award Flight
Ready to redeem your JetBlue TrueBlue points? From 800-point domestic awards to partner redemptions on airlines like United, this guide breaks down how TrueBlue award pricing works and how to get consistently strong value from your JetBlue points.
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Teen Got “Home Alone-ed” As Family Left Her Behind on Trip
I’m going to let you in on a little secret – don’t tell anyone, but until this year, I had never seen the movie Home Alone. I know, I know…the…
Miles To Memories
Add Your Amex Card to Amazon Wallet and Get $15 Discount
You can get $15 off when you add your American Express card to Amazon. This is a targeted promotion, but we have a link for you where you can check if you are eligible. The post Add Your Amex Card to Amazon Wallet and Get $15 Discount appeared first on Miles...
Frequent Miler
Get $15 Lyft credit when linking your Alaska Atmos Rewards account for the first time
Lyft has partnerships with Alaska Airlines, Hilton, Bilt, and United, offering bonus points/miles when you link your account with one of those programs and take a ride. At the moment, linking your Lyft account with Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards for the first time can earn you an additional reward in the form of...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
December 23 Bonus Offer Highlight: Radisson Rewards – 3,000 bonus points for stays in Europe, Africa, The Middle East and Asia Pacific
Today's bonus offer highlight is the next systemwide bonus from Radisson Rewards who are offering 3,000 bonus points for stays in Europe, Africa, The Middle East and Asia Pacific. Check out all of the new bonuses added today: The post December 23 Bonus Offer Highlight: Radisson Rewards – 3,000 bonus points...