Hawaii Calling
Fairmont Gold Explained: Unlock the Secrets of This Exclusive ‘Hotel Within a Hotel
Fairmont Gold often comes up as a quiet upgrade option that promises a more exclusive, elevated stay — but what does that actually mean in real terms? For many travelers, Fairmont Gold sounds appealing, a little mysterious, and just expensive enough to raise the question of whether it’s truly worth...
Frequent Miler
Chase Offer for IHG cardholders: $50 back when spending $499.99+ on airfare
Chase is back with a unique offer for IHG credit cardholders: earn 10% cash back on a single airfare purchase of $499.99 or more made directly with the airline. I find the amount hilarious on this one. It’s advertised as “10%” back, but the cash back maximum is $50. If...
Frequent Miler
Kroger: Earn 4x fuel points on 3rd party gift cards; fixed-value Visa & Mastercard gift cards
Kroger is again running a promotion that awards 4x fuel points on third-party gift cards, whether purchased online or in-store, but this time it’s not valid on fixed-value Visa and Mastercard gift cards. The promotion will run through December 28th. Note that the terms on this promo now state that...
View from the Wing
American Airlines Overhauls Its Schedules Starting In April To Begin Running On Time — Cutting Missed Connections And Lost Bags
American says it’s overhauling schedules starting in April—adding more realistic block times and de-peaking Dallas-Fort Worth—to begin running on time and cut missed connections. The airline is also investing in remote deplaning and more terminal capacity so weather and gate gridlock don’t spiral into diversions, delays, and lost bags.
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The Bulkhead Seat
American Unveils Dallas Overhaul with New 13-Bank Schedule and Infrastructure Upgrades
American Airlines is preparing to overhaul its Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) schedule…
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One Mile at a Time
13 Of The Coolest Airplane Amenities In The World, From Hello Kitty To Urinals
Its amazing to think how far aviation has come in just a bit over a century. 120+ years ago, the Wright Brothers set a record by flying 852 feet in just under a minute, and today we have double decker planes that can fly virtually anywhere in the world nonstop with some...
Frequent Miler
Rakuten: 10X back on StubHub (stack with Chase credits)
If you’re a procrastinator with the Chase Sapphire Reserve® card and haven’t used your second half $150 StubHub credit, now’s a good time. The shopping portal Rakuten is again offering 10X on StubHub purchases. Rewards earned through Rakuten can be redeemed as cashback, but for even more value, they can...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Why Bloggers Should Stop Calling What We Do a Hobby or a Game
I have vehemently maintained over the years that what we do pertaining to miles, points and travel is not a “hobby” or a “game” — and bloggers should stop using those words to describe it as such for one reason.
Before I cite the main reason why bloggers should stop calling what...
You Are Travel
Raccoon Drops In On the Dinner Party, Takes a Bite Out of Guest (VIDEO)
tl;dr – The animal was eventually contained by animal control and euthanized. Last week, guests dining at Ristorante…
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One Mile at a Time
Peninsula PenClub: Why It’s The Best Way To Book Peninsula Hotels
Peninsula Hotels is regarded as one of the world’s best hotel groups. Peninsula has just a dozen properties around the globe, and they’re all very highly regarded, from Chicago, to London, to Istanbul, to Hong Kong.
The Bulkhead Seat
Delta and JetBlue Are Leading in Delays and Cancellations as Winter Weather Looms in Northeast
I’m currently on a delayed Delta Air Lines flight from New York LaGuardia Airport…
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View from the Wing
Passengers Pass Cash Up The Aisle Like They Are Buying Tickets Onboard — Airlines Used To Do That For Real
Passengers on South African low-cost carrier FlySafair were filmed passing banknotes up the aisle during boarding, like they were paying fares onboard in a minibus taxi. It’s a joke—FlySafair is cashless for inflight purchases—but it points to a real throwback: airlines like People Express once let travelers board without tickets...
