View from the Wing
Amex New Centurion Rules Target Guests and Layovers — But Crowding Won’t Change Without Entry Caps
American Express is tightening Centurion Lounge access again — targeting guests who are not on the same flight and limiting long connection layovers to five hours. It sounds like a crackdown, but it misses the real driver of the lines: too many cardmembers with effectively unlimited entry relative to lounge...
Travel Codex
Review: American A321XLR Business Class Flagship Suite, JFK to LAX
Last month, I flew American’s inaugural flight on the A321XLR in Premium Economy. Recently, I boarded the swanky new plane again, this time to experience American A321XLR Business Class. The verdict: the Flagship Suite is a nice seat, but with a few notable flaws, and the consistently inconsistent service that...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
United Airlines Teases New ‘Coastliner’ Airplane But What Exactly Is It?
United Airlines is teasing a type of airplane that is due to join its fleet in the coming months, and while the Chicago-based carrier is keeping the details very under wraps, we now know that the aircraft will go by the name of ‘Coastliner.’ The question is: What exactly is...
One Mile at a Time
Amex Centurion Lounges Add Two New Access Restrictions As Of July 2026
American Express is known for its popular network of Centurion Lounges. Crowding has been a major issue with these lounges over the years (well, and most credit card lounges), so we’ve seen all kinds of access restrictions added. Along those lines, Amex has just revealed plans to add another two...
One Mile at a Time
Major Starbucks Rewards Changes: Devaluation, But With Elite Status!
Starbucks has announced major changes to its Starbucks Rewards loyalty program. While I can’t say I’m some diehard Starbucks fan, or that this is directly airline or hotel related, it’s still a major loyalty program, and it’s interesting to see the changes…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
White House Forced To Row Back Trump’s Threats On Canadian Made Airplane Over Mass Grounding Warning
The White House has been forced to row back on President Trump’s latest threat to ‘decertify’ all airplanes made in Canada. The swift U-turn emerged as it became clear that the administration’s retaliatory action over a perceived snub of Gulfstream private jets would lead to thousands of planes being grounded...
ATX Jetsetter
President Trump Bans Canadian Made Aircraft via Social Media Post
President Donald Trump took to social media to announce a decertification of all Canadian made aircraft. The post President Trump Bans Canadian Made Aircraft via Social Media Post appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
The Bulkhead Seat
Air Canada Unveils New Quito Service and Expands Year-Round European Routes
Air Canada has announced a new international destinations and increased capacity across Europe, Latin… The post Air Canada Unveils New Quito Service and Expands Year-Round European Routes appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Points With a Crew
The Easiest Way To Get Your Free $50 From Rakuten (Deal Extended)
If you're not sure how to take advantage of the easy $50 welcome bonus from Rakuten, here is in my opinion the best way to get some easy money. Simply ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Record Cold and Snow to Affect Southeastern United States: January 2026 Travel Alert
Due to the latest weather system, consider ensuring that you have alternate travel plans ready to be implemented because of a winter storm with record cold and snow to affect the southeastern United States in January of 2026. The following statement is currently posted at the official Internet web site of...
Frequent Miler
Is Amex about to raise the Business Gold’s annual fee (again)?
Like many credit card issuers, American Express hasn’t been shy about raising the costs of being a cardholder over the last few years. Most recently, it increased the annual fees for the Platinum Card® and Business Platinum Card® to an eye-watering $895/year (or $75 per month!), in the process completely...
One Mile at a Time
Trump “Decertifies” All Planes Produced In Canada: How Is This Even Real?!?
President Trump has seemingly banned all aircraft produced in Canada from the United States… okay then.
One Mile at a Time
Delta Plans Airbus A321neos With 44(!!!) First Class Seats… Temporarily
In the coming months, Delta Air Lines plans to introduce a very premium domestic narrow body aircraft, with a staggering 44 first class seats. However, this isn’t by design, but is instead intended to make the most of a frustrating situation. I first covered this several months ago, but we’re...
Frequent Miler
Rove promos: 7X on hotel stays, 5K bonus for first time booking
Rove Miles will be running a couple of overlapping promotions over the next few days. They include the opportunity to earn up to 5,000 bonus miles on first-time hotel bookings and boosted earning rates at several retailers. Rove launches Loyalty Eligible hotel stays; earn both Rove Miles & hotel points...
Your Mileage May Vary
FAA: Drunk Pax Will Be Prohibited From Boarding Select Aircraft in 2027
If you’ve ever been stuck on a plane with a fellow passenger who’s had more than one too many, you know how disconcerting it can be. After all, their behavior…
Frequent Miler
Virgin Atlantic launches High Five: Earn bonus points for (not very) frequent flying
Virgin Atlantic has launched a new feature to its Flying Club loyalty program called “High Five.” As of today, all Flying Club members are eligible to earn toward High Five, which rewards them for flying with Virgin across five calendar years. Even better, award flights will be eligible, and the...