Frequent Miler
Ortea Palace Syracuse, Sicily (Marriott Autograph Collection): Bottom Line Review
Sicily is one of the great joys of Italy, a marvelous mélange of food, history, architecture, culture and natural beauty (where else can you ski beside a lava flow). Last year, my wife and I plopped ourselves on the island for a few days after an extended trip to Morocco...
Sam Chui
Airline Industry Safety Report: Seven Fatal Accidents in 2024
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its 2024 Annual Safety Report, highlighting the progress and challenges in aviation safety. While the industry continues to demonstrate strong overall safety performance, certain metrics indicate areas requiring attention. Key Findings IATA's Director General, Willie Walsh, emphasized the importance of continuous improvement in...
Miles For Family
Get 5000 Bonus JetBlue Points from Capital One with Transfer
Last week, I mentioned that Capital One added back JetBlue as a transfer partner. Now, Capital One is giving a one-time bonus when you transfer Capital One miles to JetBlue! 5000 Bonus Miles The normal transfer bonus from Capital One to JetBlue is 1000:600. For a limited time, get 5000...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Brussels Airlines A330-300 Business Class
My Brussels Airlines A330-300 flight in business class from Brussels to New York was pleasant, with a very nice food and beverage menu, but I was quite surprised to find myself on an ex-Lufthansa aircraft with a very outdated seat. Brussels Airlines A330-300 Business Class Review (BRU-JFK) Just a warning....
The Points of Life
Dream Midtown: When I Was a Guest of Honor
To help a friend preserve his Globalist status and to enjoy the perks of Globalist life, I was bestowed the title of Guest of Honor at the Dream Midtown NYC.
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Miles For Family
March 2025 Bilt Rent Day Promotions
My husband owns the no-fee Bilt credit card (personal referral link). Our motivation for finally getting this card was to earn points on paying our son’s college apartment rent. Unlike most credit cards we get, this card doesn’t have a welcome bonus. However, some new card owners receive an offer...
Frequent Miler
How Greg uses his Delta Platinum credit card perks | Coffee Break Ep46 | 2-25-25 | Podcast
With a $350 annual fee, the Delta Platinum credit card is not cheap. But like most of these more expensive cards, it comes with perks and credits that help off-set that cost. Since Greg has this card, we’ll find out how he makes use of these various perks and credits....
View from the Wing
Maximize Your Miles: Master the Two-Card Strategy Every Smart Traveler Uses
Maximizing credit card rewards requires a strategic two-card approach, focusing on cards that offer more than one point per dollar on spending and allow point combining across different reward programs.
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Miles For Family
Hyatt 2025 Award Chart Changes Announced (Not Too Bad Overall)
As posted on Onemileatatatime blog, Hyatt program has just announced its latest category adjustments for 2025. You can see all the details via this link You have to book by March 25th to lock in the old pricing. This was fully expected, as Hyatt makes these changes every year around...
Suites and Lobbies
One Day in Tokyo Itinerary: Spoiled for Choice in Japan’s Megalopolis (2025)
So you’ve got one day in Tokyo to kill, you lucky thing. But where to even begin in a city with so many facets? Not to worry, we’ve got you covered with a guide of where to go and what to do, tailored to your interests. Read on for ideas...
