UPDATE: This policy is now official, with a statement from TSA explaining why it has lifted the shoe removal requirement: “The new policy will increase hospitality for travelers and streamline the TSA security checkpoint process, leading to lower wait times.” Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem added: “Ending the ‘Shoes-Off’ policy...

I’ve been blogging full time for over 17 years. A lot has changed in the travel & points blogging landscape in that time, between the increasing popularity of the points hobby, the way that media consumption has changed, and more. I thought this would be an interesting time to reflect...

A JetBlue passenger caused a ruckus on a recent flight after she pushed forward… The post Entitled “Lawyer” Causes Scene on JetBlue Flight by Cutting the Line to Deplane appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

CLEAR Plus is a service that now costs $209 and get you past long lines at airports. And now they are offering to get past CLEAR lines if you pay at least an extra $99. The post Want to Skip CLEAR Lines? You Can Pay $99 More appeared first on Miles...

Buying points can be a great way to boost your balance, but only if makes sense financially! Does the new IHG promotion fit that criteria?

Russia’s official TASS news agency has confirmed that 485 flights across the country were canceled last weekend, and thousands more were delayed, leaving tens of thousands of passengers stranded in overcrowded airports that struggled to cope with the disruption. With the summer holidays underway, Russians are keen to escape their...

A woman claiming to be a lawyer sparked a chaotic shouting match onboard a JetBlue flight after skipping the line to deplane, leading to a viral confrontation filled with insults, profanity, and arguments over IQ level. Lawyer Skips Deplaning Line, Sparks Ugly Mid-Cabin Brawl The incident, captured on video and...

About 2 years ago, the travel story that was all over the news was how certain airlines were paying gate agents a commission to “catch” passengers who were “trying to…

The Ritz-Carlton card currently offers some valuable benefits and still have a relatively lower annual fee of $450. However, over the last few days we have heard rumors that the annual fee could jump to $695. The post Chase Says They Don’t Plan to Increase Fee on Ritz-Carlton card appeared first...

In late 2023, Alaska Airlines and Porter Airlines announced plans to collaborate. The partnership has been very slow to ramp up. In early 2025, we finally saw the carriers introduce reciprocal mileage earning opportunities, and now we’ve seen the companies introduce reciprocal mileage redemption opportunities. Let’s cover all the details.

In late 2023, Alaska Airlines and Porter Airlines announced plans to collaborate. The partnership has been very slow to ramp up. In early 2025, we finally saw the carriers introduce reciprocal mileage earning opportunities, and now we’ve seen the companies introduce reciprocal mileage redemption opportunities. Let’s cover all the details.

Delta Air Lines dropped to number three in reliability among North American carriers in June, according to data from aviation analytics company Cirium. Continue reading Spirit Airlines Just Became More Reliable Than Delta—Here’s Why...

Air Canada announced today that it is further expanding its winter 2025-2026 route network… The post Air Canada Adds Three New Destinations in Latin America and Restarts Flights to Lima appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

Today's bonus offer highlight has the Vienna Marriott Hotel celebrating their 40th anniversary with an offer to earn 4,000 bonus points per night. Check out all of the new bonuses added today: The post July 9 Bonus Offer Highlight: Marriott Bonvoy – 4,000 bonus points per night at the Vienna Marriott...

Update 7/9/25: This increased welcome offer is due to end on July 16. It’s not clear if that’s at the end of the day on Wednesday or earlier, so it might be worth applying by the night of July 15 if you’re interested. ~ We’ve periodically seen an offer on Chase’s...