Over the summer the FAA launched a safety audit of Southwest Airlines. This came after the airline came within feet of the water while still miles from Tampa less than a month after another of the airline’s 737s descended to just over 500 feet while still 9 miles out from...

Although some transferable currencies launch new transfer bonuses on the first of a month, Chase seems to have started launching some on the first of the month and some mid-month. October is no exception as there’s a new 40% bonus when transferring Ultimate Rewards to Virgin Atlantic. The Deal Get...

Earlier this year, American Airlines changed its policy when it comes to requesting confirmed same day flight changes and standby, which can only be described as anti-customer. Here’s my experience dealing with that, though fortunately there’s a positive ending to this story.

As I’ve already covered, a lot is changing at Alaska Mileage Plan. The program is making elite status easier to earn (including counting award flights toward status), and is also introducing new milestone perks (allowing members to customize their elite perks).

Alaska Airlines has announced changes - nearly all improvements - to its Mileage Plan program for 2025. I spoke with Alaska's Vice President of Loyalty, Alliances, and Sales Brett Catlin about the effort - which he calls a "phase one." Continue reading Alaska Airlines Overhauls Mileage Plan: Faster...

Alaska Airlines is making major changes to its Mileage Plan program as of 2025. In a separate post, I talked about how Mileage Plan is making it easier to earn status as of next year, including having partner award flights count toward elite status.

Alaska Airlines is making major changes to its Mileage Plan program as of 2025, and I’d say the changes are positive, on balance. I know that might be hard to believe, given the direction of so many loyalty programs, but Alaska has long used Mileage Plan as a point of...

The Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood, Curio Collection by Hilton is an iconic resort in… The post The Diplomat Beach Resort Is Being Remodeled and Rebranded appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

This hobby has spoiled me into a love of luxury hotels and elite status perks thanks to both shortcuts to status and many amazing “free” stays I have enjoyed using hotel points. Things like free breakfast, room upgrades, and late checkout can be among the luxuries enjoyed by those with...

Delta Air Lines announced on Tuesday they’re redesigning their fleet’s cabin interiors. Some of the updates sound good. Others? I don’t necessarily love them.  According to a release, “Breathable materials, comfortable memory-foam cushions on widebody jets, and lighting that promotes relaxation will span the fleet. ” Hey, that’s great if...