Traveling For Miles
JetBlue unveils new domestic First Class and cuts legroom in Economy significantly (ouch!)
JetBlue Airways has formally unveiled BlueFirst, the domestic First Class cabin it will fit to every aircraft in its fleet that doesn't already carry Mint. Bookings open this fall and the first aircraft is due to enter service before the end of the year. Unfortunately, for the majority of JetBlue...
Frequent Miler
Targeted Marriott promo: Earn up to 9,000 bonus points
Marriott Bonvoy doesn’t have a global promotion running at the moment, but they are targeting some members with an offer to earn bonus points. I received an invitation this morning to register for an offer that can earn me up to 9,000 bonus points, but there are likely other offers...
Live and Let’s Fly
United Airlines Wants To Deliver Food To Your Gate, With Seatback Ordering Next
United Airlines is testing a new way to make tight connections at Newark a little less stressful: order food or travel essentials through the United app and have them waiting for you at the gate. United Airlines Tests Food Delivery To The Gate At Newark Airport The new pilot is...
One Mile at a Time
Oh My: Syria’s Passport Photo Was Stolen, Watermark And All
Syria's new biometric passport features a photo of a Damascus souq lifted from a photographer online — complete with his watermark still visible.
View from the Wing
Frequent Flyer Refused To Dodge An Oblivious Passenger At O’Hare — His Pizza And Drink Went Flying
A traveler rushing through Chicago O’Hare says another passenger suddenly cut across his path carrying pizza and a drink, and he made the conscious decision not to dodge. The internet largely cheered the resulting terminal collision. Airports work better when people move predictably, check before changing direction, and step aside...
TravelUpdate
200,000 Bonus Miles: Amex Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business Card Review
With this limited time offer, you can earn a massive welcome bonus of 200,000 Delta SkyMiles on the card after you meet the spend requirement.
Eye of the Flyer
One of the Biggest Mistakes I See Frequent Flyers Make Over and Over With Points
I have paid for entire trips with points. Not a flight here or a hotel night there. Entire trips. Flights, hotels, the whole thing, booked with points that came from cards most people in this hobby never even apply for. Business cards! And every single time this comes up, I...
One Mile at a Time
Four Seasons Yachts Cruise Review: Suites, Dining, Amenities, Service, And More
A week aboard Four Seasons Yachts' new ship reveals gorgeous suites and hard product, but inconsistent food and service that don't yet match the price point.
View from the Wing
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s Wife Calls Every Time Her Flight Is Delayed—“This Job Has No Power” [Roundup]
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s wife says she calls him whenever her flight is delayed, then concludes his job has “no power.” Also: JetBlue unveils BlueFirst while squeezing coach, and American adds New York Times subscriptions as Loyalty Point Rewards.
Traveling For Miles
Deal: Virgin Atlantic points on sale from 0.89 pence or 1.47 cents (70% bonus)
As recently as the end of July, Virgin Atlantic was running the best value points sale that we generally see it run, so it's a little surprising to see the same deal return now and to see Virgin Atlantic Flying Club members able to buy points from 0.89 pence each...
Monkey Miles
Current Transfer Bonuses for September – Cap1 30% JAL Bonus, Amex 30% Hilton Bonus, Rove 40% Copa Bonus + ( Historical Bonuses, Full Partner Lists, and Calculator )
  
Frequent Miler
Jetblue grants an extra perk to 25-for-25ers, confirms it for each year. What will Nick do next?
Last year, JetBlue ran what turned out to be a terrific promotion called 25 for 25. The basic gist of the promotion was that if you flew to 25 JetBlue destinations by the end of 2025, you would earn 350,000 points and 25 years of Mosaic 1 status. You can...
Live and Let’s Fly
Absolute Madness: Thousands Of Tourists Overwhelm One Of Greece’s Most Beautiful Beaches
I love Greece. The country is beautiful, the people are lovely, and the cuisine is my favorite in Europe. But Greece in the summer? No way. No thank you. And this scene from Crete explains exactly why. This Is Why I Avoid Greece During The Summer A viral video from...
One Mile at a Time
SAS Free Starlink Wi-Fi Rollout: All Airbus A320neos Now Have The Service
SAS announced free Starlink Wi-Fi in early 2025, and after a slow start, the airline has now completed installation across its entire Airbus A320neo fleet.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
What Are “Gate Lice”? The Airport Slang Term That Made It Into the Dictionary, and Why Passengers Do It Anyway
Have you heard the slang term that’s increasingly being used by frequent flyers and airline employees alike: gate lice? It sounds rude, and that’s because the term most definitely isn’t a compliment. Gate lice is a derogatory term for passengers who crowd around the gate area well before the flight...
One Mile at a Time
Virgin Atlantic Points Sale: 70% Bonus Brings Cost To 1.20-1.48 Cents Each
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club is offering a rare 70% bonus on purchased points, bringing the cost to as low as 1.20-1.48 cents each depending on your account's country.