Frequent Miler
JetBlue Polishes its Premium Premier Mastercard | Coffee Break Ep101 | 4-14-26
JetBlue has announced some big changes to its Premier Mastercard, which was previously a real bummer of a card. So when these changes come in “the spring”, will they make the card better, and worth that $499 annual fee? JetBlue Polishes its Premium Premier Mastercard Watch the full episode below,...
The Bulkhead Seat
Mythology-Inspired Hyatt Resort Set to Open on Greece’s Paros Island in September
A new luxury escape rooted in ancient Greek history is set to debut this…
Miles To Memories
Phone Calls on Planes, Hotel Points = DEBT and a Wild United-American Merger Idea
One airline allowing phone calls, how hotel points are big IOUs, AA busses and will United and American merge?
Your Mileage May Vary
Delta Pilot Tried To Honor 102-Year-Old WWII Vet With Water Salute…ATC Shut It Down
A Delta crew wanted to honor a 102-year-old WWII veteran with a water salute—but Pittsburgh ATC had to shut it down. Here’s what happened and why. We don’t have much…
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Detroit Flight Attendant Waits On 19-Year-Old. Then He Has A Meltdown Mid-Flight. Then She Learns The Shocking Reason Why
“He’s having a breakdown because..."
Frequent Miler
Accor promo: Earn 2X points on stays in USA, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, Panama, & Brazil
Accor has launched a new promotion that’s offering double points for stays of two or more nights in the US, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, Panama, & Brazil. That’ll be welcome news for those who were disappointed that their separate 2X promotion excluded these countries. The Deal Earn 2X Accor points when...
View from the Wing
American Airlines Says Turnstiles Will Improve Boarding — They May Just Make Flying Worse
American Airlines is installing electronic boarding gates at new DFW gates and pitching them as a way to make boarding smoother, more consistent, and less congested. But these turnstiles do not solve the real causes of boarding delays—and they may leave passengers with less flexibility, less human help, and one...
One Mile at a Time
Is Booking A Ritz-Carlton Cruise Worth It? My Experience & Thought Process
For so long, I’ve almost exclusively covered airlines and hotels when it comes to the travel front. In recent times, I’ve been warming up more to the concept of cruising.
Points With a Crew
Booking “IHG Rewards Eligible” Hotels via Chase Travel: Sure Feels Like a Scam
Chase Travel has an option where certain hotels are listed as "IHG One Rewards eligible", promising elite benefits even if you book 3rd party. But it didn't turn out quite that way ...
Your Mileage May Vary
This New AMEX Offer Is About As Easy As It Gets: Use Apple Pay 3 Times, Get $10 Back
Taking advantage of AMEX Offers is still one of the easiest ways to chip away at the annual fees on American Express cards. Not every offer is worth your time,…
One Mile at a Time
Good News: $95 Capital One Venture Business Card Replaces Spark Miles
Link: Learn more about the Capital One Venture Business
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‘It’s Like Being At Walmart In The Ocean’: Woman Goes On Royal Caribbean Cruise To Puerto Rico. Then She Takes Off From Florida With ‘Unprecedented’ Weather
"Disney cruise would never."
Frequent Miler
Hidden, targeted spending offers on cobranded Barclays cards: Get 5 or 10 extra points per dollar
Barclays is once again targeting some of its cobranded cardholders with spending offers awarding bonus points or miles on purchases. Unlike normal though, you’ll have to go hunting for the offers yourself. The Deal Barclays is targeting some cardholders with offers including: 5 additional points per dollar on all spend,...
Miles To Memories
More Issues With Bilt Cash? This Time With Walgreens Redemptions
There are some Bilt Cash Walgreens redemption issues you need to be aware of this month. The resolution from Bilt is not my favorite either.
View from the Wing
American Airlines Now Lets Private Jet Customers Buy Their Way To Elite Status
American Airlines has a new private jet partnership that lets customers earn AAdvantage miles and Loyalty Points, creating a new path to elite status outside traditional airline flying. It is a small deal for American financially, but a much bigger one for TLC Jet—and it also undercuts the airline’s own...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Earn a Mystery Bonus AAdvantage Miles by Shopping in April
Effective through Monday, April 20, 2026 at 11:59:59 in the evening Eastern Daylight Time, you can earn bonus American Airlines AAdvantage miles — in addition to the standard AAdvantage miles earned — during the Mystery Bonus campaign at the AAdvantage Shopping portal by spending a minimum of...