Travel Codex
Is Alaska Airlines Limiting Elite Upgrades to 72 hours?
Alaska Airlines used to be different. The former CEO Brad Tilden loved elite customers and treated them better than the 1x flyer. Elite customers was Brad’s bread and butter and he ensured that elite customers felt special and were taken care of. Upgrades went to elite guests before sold. Every...
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Trump Demanded Dulles Airport Rename Itself After Him—Then A Judge Stepped In [Roundup]
Donald Trump reportedly demanded Washington Dulles airport and New York's Penn Station rename themselves after him as a condition for approving rail funding—but a judge quickly intervened. Plus: TSA sued over $82,000 cash seizure, Chicago O'Hare's new concourse, and more.
Your Mileage May Vary
Disney Once Considered a 25-Year Theme Park Pass — and It Never Happened
From DVC’s old length-of-stay tickets to the discontinued Disney Premier Passport, Disney has experimented with big-ticket access—just not a true worldwide pass. Walt Disney World has changed ticket media quite…
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What’s Best For You — Things Amex Platinum, Sapphire Reserve, Venture X And Strata Elite Are Each Good At
Everyone debates which credit card is “best,” but most people are solving the wrong problem. This simple framework cuts through the noise, showing how to decide which card actually fits your spending, benefits, and goals.
Points With a Crew
TSA Is Always Watching For This Involuntary Reflex, And You Could Get Flagged
Traveling can be stressful, and going through security can be one of the most stressful parts. Recent studies have come out showing one reflex that might be causing you ...
Live and Let’s Fly
United 787 Premium Plus On Fifth Freedom Hong Kong–Bangkok Flight
As I mentioned yesterday, I flew from Hong Kong to Bangkok in premium economy (what United brands as Premium Plus) on a Boeing 787, a short but pleasant daytime flight. United 787 Premium Plus: Closer To Economy Than Business Class It was fun to check out the Hong Kong United...
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You Can Only Pick One Lyft Rewards Partner: Here’s the Best Choice for 2026
If you use Lyft even a few times a month — or just occasionally when you travel — you’ve probably noticed something: the rewards side keeps shifting. And in 2026,…
Point Me to the Plane
Visiting Lighthouses Around The World
Whether or not you're a frequent visitor to lighthouses or you've never visited one, BOOKMARK this site!
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
OFFER EXTENDED: Earn 50% bonus Aeroplan points on all Air Canada flights Worldwide
The excellent systemwide flight bonus offer from Air Canada that we saw for most of January has been extended through most of February! The airline is offering 50% bonus Aeroplan on eligible fares on all their flights worldwide! What’s pretty impressive is that no registration is required! As long as...
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Most Credit Card Lounge Food Disappoints — Truth Is You’re Usually Better Off Eating in the Terminal
Airport food is mostly mediocre — but lounge food usually isn’t the upgrade people imagine, especially in lounges you can access with just a credit card. In practice the buffet often trails what you can buy in the terminal, and the few places that buck the trend are exceptions that...
The Bulkhead Seat
2026 Weekly Review: February 7th
Greetings from snowy Rhode Island. We’re visiting family here this weekend. In travel news… The post 2026 Weekly Review: February 7th appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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Giveaway: McDonald’s Debuts Limited-Edition McNugget Caviar Kits for Valentine’s Day
McDonald’s and caviar are generally not in the same sentence. This year, the fast… The post Giveaway: McDonald’s Debuts Limited-Edition McNugget Caviar Kits for Valentine’s Day appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
One Mile at a Time
New Bilt Credit Cards & Housing Rewards Launch, And Everything Changes
Link: Apply or upgrade your existing card to the no annual fee Bilt Blue Card, $95 annual fee Bilt Obsidian Card, or $495 Bilt Palladium Card
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American Airlines Pilots Back Down From CEO Fight—But The Turmoil Is Still Growing
American Airlines pilots avoided directly confronting CEO Robert Isom, but internal turmoil over cancellations, lost profits, and operational chaos continues to intensify—leaving the airline facing trouble ahead.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Aerial View of Belgrade in Serbia. Sunday Morning Photograph.
Sometimes you need an infusion of miles or points to your membership account for whatever reason — perhaps to have enough to redeem for a limited time award as one example — and the best time to purchase or gift miles or points is when they are on sale, as...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Air Serbia Premium Lounge at Belgrade Airport. Airport Lounge Review.
We had some time prior to the early afternoon flight to Tirana; so while awaiting the boarding of the Avions de Transport Régional ATR 72-500 airplane that was operated by Air Serbia for the departure, we stopped off in the Air Serbia Premium Lounge at Belgrade Airport. A decent selection of... The...