View from the Wing
New to Miles and Points? Learn These 10 Essential Lessons To Kickstart Your Success
I sometimes assume too much - airline miles are old hat to me, I've been traveling for work for 3 decades and writing about this space for 22 years. But when I start talking to people who are familiar, and earn plenty of points, even some of the starting...
Live and Let’s Fly
United Airlines Polaris Business Class Review From The Eyes Of A 7-Year-Old
My 7-year-old son Augustine offers his views on our United Airlines 787-9 Polaris Business Class flight from Denver to London below. I fly business class for the ice cream sundaes and the TV. A 7-Year-Old Reviews United Airlines Polaris Business Class… We were going to visit my aunt in London...
Frequent Miler
Best uses for Bilt points | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep297 | 3-14-25
Bilt Rewards is a program that became famous for giving you rewards for your rent payments, but these days there are many ways to earn Bilt rewards. In this episode, we’ll pay special attention to how you might want to use your Bilt points. Main Event: Best uses for Bilt...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: United Airlines 787-9 Business Class (DEN-LHR)
My family of four flew on a United Airlines 787-9 in Polaris business class from Denver to London, an enjoyable flight marked by excellent service and good rest. For better or for worse (and I’d say mostly for better), United offers a consistent longhaul product. United Airlines 787-9 Business Class...
Sam Chui
American Airlines B737 Catches Fire, Passenger Flee Over the Wing
On March 13, 2025, an American Airlines Boeing 737 suffered an engine fire after making an emergency landing at Denver International Airport. This incident forced many passengers to evacuate by climbing out onto a wing and with emergency slides. The Boeing 737-800 with registration N885NN, was operating Flight AA1006 from...
Miles For Family
Best Ever Marriott Bonuses, White Lotus Hotel Getaways and More
Amex Marriott Bonvoy Cards Match Best Ever Bonuses: The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant card and the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy card are back to their highest level welcome bonuses of 185k and 155k respectively. If you’re looking to gather Marriott Bonvoy points, now is a good time. See this link for more...
Miles For Family
Renewing my Annual Trip Insurance Policy
The past few years, my family has purchased an annual trip insurance policy. This is a policy that covers all of our trips for an entire year. We’re about to go on a cruise, and I just renewed my annual travel insurance policy. Why get trip insurance? The biggest reason...
Live and Let’s Fly
How I Keep My Kids Quiet On Flights Without Seatback Screens
No seatback screen for kids? No problem. My best advice for keeping children occupied on a flight without screens is to keep them busy eating and drinking. Small snacks made a big difference on our two-hour flight on a very old aircraft. Keeping Young Children Occupied On A Flight Without...
