The Gate with Brian Cohen
Free Entry Into National Parks 2025 in the United States for Certain Days
The United States has some of the most scenic topography in the world. To preserve the diversification of natural settings around the vastness of this country, a system of national parks was created in 1916 currently known as the National Park Service, which is a bureau of the United States...
ATX Jetsetter
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Closes Due to Snow
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) has closed its runways to allow crews to perform snow removal work overnight. The post Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Closes Due to Snow appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
Travel With Grant
3 Upcoming American Express Endings: Redeeming Membership Rewards Points at Newegg & Staples, ShopRunner Benefit & AMEX Auto Purchasing Program
Discover the latest changes to American Express benefits, including the end of Membership Rewards redemptions at Newegg and Staples, the discontinuation of the ShopRunner benefit, and the closure of the AMEX Auto Purchasing Program. Learn how these updates, effective by April 2025, might impact your card usage and explore alternative...
Your Mileage May Vary
Exploring Trader Vic’s Atlanta, a Tiki Time Capsule
If you’ve been following our adventures for a while, you know we’re big fans of tiki bars. There’s just something magical about stepping into a dimly lit paradise filled with…
Frequent Miler
[Update: Only affecting business cards & Amex cards] Pay1040 seems to increase fee to 2.89% for tax payments
Update 1/6/25: As was pointed out by several readers in the comments, the Pay1040 fee is actually 1.75% for most consumer cards. Only business credit cards and both business and consumer American Express cards are showing the 2.89% fee. If you’re paying with a consumer Visa or Mastercard, you should still see...
View from the Wing
Want Better Treatment When You Fly? Watch How This Southwest Passenger Did Everything Wrong (And What It Cost Her)
A parent in this situation should be the most sympathetic passenger imaginable - but not when she drops the f-word a second time, and calls the agent something else too. And that's before even bringing the employee's race into it through use of an epithet sometimes used to describe...
Frequent Miler
[Update: Sales suspended] Uh-oh: Hilton gift card inventory shortage (not expected to ship for “weeks”)
Update 1/6/25: On December 20th, we pointed out messaging from BuyHiltonGiftCards.com indicating an inventory shortage (that full post is below). As has been pointed out in the comments, the BuyHiltonGiftCards site has now suspended the sale of gift cards. The messaging indicates that inventory will be “replenished” within the next...
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: Newtral Freedom-X: Multi-Position Chair
Discover the Newtral Freedom-X: a revolutionary multi-position chair designed for ultimate comfort and versatility. Now on Kickstarter, this innovative chair offers eco-friendly options and stain-resistant fabric. Back the project by February 17th and be part of the ergonomic revolution. Perfect for home or office, it adapts to your lifestyle needs....
Your Mileage May Vary
Why Do Some Countries Make You Have 6 Months Left on Your Passport?
As I scroll the internets, I see the question all the time… “We’re going to PICK A COUNTRY and just found out you have to have 6 months on your…
One Mile at a Time
Woof: Turkish Airlines Opens Pet Lounge At Istanbul Airport
Turkish Airlines has just opened its most exclusive lounge yet, which none of us will ever have access to (well, unless I have any non-human readers)…
Bald Thoughts
JetBlue Fined for Delays, Hyatt Acquisition Talks, Winter Weather Travel Tips
Welcome to The Morning Shave. We read a ton of travel articles each day for our research to share the best travel tips, tricks, and news with you. Here are the articles for Monday, January 6, 2025, that we think you should read. Don’t miss out on any new posts. Join...
One Mile at a Time
American Flight Attendants Leaving Sleeping Passengers On Planes?!
I know flight attendants have a lot of duties and responsibilities, but I’m genuinely puzzled as to how this could happen with any frequency…
Frequent Miler
Dining rewards earning cap coming on US Bank Altitude Go card
The US Bank Altitude Go card has been a great card to have in the wallet for a cash back enthusiast / those averse to annual fees. The card offers 4x on dining, takeout and restaurant delivery, which has been uncapped. I’ve often carried the card as a backup in...
Suites and Lobbies
STRIPSTEAK Waikiki Review: A Sizzling Waikiki Steakhouse Experience
After a fantastic visit to STRIPSTEAK Las Vegas, I walked into the STRIPSTEAK Waikiki location with high hopes—and my steak cravings firmly in place. Spoiler alert: It delivered, though there were a couple of moments that didn’t quite hit the high notes. Let’s break it down. The Food At STRIPSTEAK...
Live and Let’s Fly
I’m Flying To Atlanta To Pay My Respects To President Carter
Continuing a tradition that stretches back to the death of President Ronald Reagan in 2004, I’m going to make a side trip to Atlanta this week as I fly east for business to pay my respects to President Jimmy Carter, who passed away at the age of 100 last week....
View from the Wing
Sleeping Passengers Abandoned On Empty American Airlines Planes: A Startling Union Memo Reveals Why
American Airlines flight attendants apparently have been leaving passengers on board aircraft. Everyone leaves the plane, and the sleeping passenger is still there. Sometimes they're in a window seat and no one notices. Other times they're in the lavatory. Continue reading Sleeping Passengers Abandoned On Empty...