View from the Wing
The Airline Wanted $100 to Check His Bag — He Didn’t Have It, So He Settled In and Made the Airport His Home
An airline wanted $100 to check his bag, and a Danish traveler returning to Spain after a three-month vacation in Mexico didn’t have it — so he settled into Mérida’s airport and effectively made it his home. Trying to reach Havana for a separate ticket to Madrid he says expires...
One Mile at a Time
Review: Villa Rothschild Koenigstein, Marriott Autograph Collection (Cute!)
During our Good Morning Milan, Goodnight Moon trip, my dad and I spent two nights in Germany, near Frankfurt. We spent our first night at the 112-room Falkenstein Grand Koenigstein, Marriott Autograph Collection, which I reviewed in the previous installment. Then we spent a night at the 22-room Villa Rothschild, Marriott...
Eye of the Flyer
Quick Ways to Use Your Dining and Rideshare Credit Card Statement Offers Expiring on New Year’s Eve!
I feel like it was only last week that summer was wrapping up and we discussed plans for Fall. And now, hello! Tomorrow is New Year’s Eve?! What the?! A whole bunch of credit card statement credit offers expire in the next two days. If you’re panicking and not sure...
Live and Let’s Fly
China’s Military Drills Around Taiwan Are Causing Widespread Flight Disruptions
China’s latest round of offensive military drills around Taiwan is causing flight delays and reroutes, disrupting thousands of travelers. China’s Live Fire Drills Around Taiwan Disrupt Flights And Force Airline Reroutes China has launched a large-scale series of live fire military exercises surrounding Taiwan, involving naval vessels, aircraft, missile units,...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Regional Flight Attendants At Alaska Airlines Expect Strike Vote ‘Sooner Rather Than Later’ As Contract Talks Drag On
Flight attendants at Horizon Air, the wholly owned regional subsidiary of Alaska Airlines, say they are moving towards a strike vote “sooner rather than later” after more than a year and a half of contract talks. In the meantime, however, the union that represents flight attendants at the airline has...
One Mile at a Time
Marriott Bonvoy Nightly Upgrade Award Experience: More Failure Than Success
In a previous post, I shared my experience for the year with Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador status, which is Marriott’s top tier status. In this post, I’d like to talk about my experience with Marriott Bonvoy Nightly Upgrade Awards, which are the upgrade ”instruments” that can be used to confirm better...
One Mile at a Time
Mileage Runs: What Are They, How Do They Work, And Are They Worth It?
On the blog I often mention mileage runs in passing. In this post, I’d like to write specifically about what mileage runs are, and reflect on how the math on these has changed over the years. Spoiler alert — back in the day mileage running could actually make sense (assuming...
Frequent Miler
Frequent Miler’s 2025 Deal of the Year (and reader’s choice vote)
On last week’s Frequent Miler on the Air, Greg and Nick announced their picks for the 2025 Frequent Miler Deal of the Year. The fellas parsed through many terrific opportunities in points, miles, and travel from the past year and whittled them down to an excellent choice for the absolute...
Points With a Crew
Act Now! Capital One Venture X 100K Offer Ending Soon!
In this Capital One Venture X Review, we look through the earning, benefits and perks to decide if this is the best premium credit card out there.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Casa Lucia Meliá Collection in Buenos Aires. Hotel Review.
Casa Lucia Meliá Collection in Buenos Aires is a hotel property that was the base for the operations of Swan Hellenic to begin preparation for the trip to Ushuaia as the launch point for the itinerary of our expedition in Antarctica; and I paid extra for the option to stay...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
LAST CHANCE! Earn 2,000 bonus ALL Rewards points with an Accor+ Explorer membership. (Purchase by Dec 31)
A friendly reminder that the bonus points offer for purchasing an Accor+ Explorer membership comes to a close at the end of day on December 31. The 2,000 bonus points offer: Receive 2,000 Bonus ALL Rewards Points when you purchase an Accor+ Explorer membership. Offer valid to Dec 31, 25....
Your Mileage May Vary
The Easiest Way to Track Your Hyatt Card’s $15K Free Night Requirement
If you have the World of Hyatt Credit Card, there’s a simple reason you might push spend onto it near the end of the year: the card can earn you…
View from the Wing
Where Is The Tip? American Airlines Passenger Steps Out Of DFW Flagship Lounge Shower — Into A Cash Shakedown
A flight delay sent one American Airlines passenger to the Flagship Lounge at DFW for a quick shower. When they finished, they returned the key, said “thank you,” and started walking away—until the employee stopped them cold: “Where is the tip?” Continue reading Where Is The Tip? American Airlines Passenger...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
100,000 Passengers Could Be Affected By China’s Massive Live Fire Exercises Surrounding Taiwan
Taiwanese officials have warned that as many as 100,000 airline passengers could be affected by massive live fire exercises planned by the armed forces of the People’s Republic of China off the coast of Taiwan. The exercises are set to start at 8 am Taiwan Standard Time (UTC +8) on...
Miles To Memories
End of Year Credit Blitz, Surprising New Card Apps & Christmas on the High Seas!
Christmas on the high-seas, our end of year credit blitz, children and technology, a lesser known triple dip and Norwegian snow tubing? The post End of Year Credit Blitz, Surprising New Card Apps & Christmas on the High Seas! appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Live and Let’s Fly
My Top 10 Airline Lounges Of 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, it is time for my annual “Top 10” series. Here, I’ll look back on the top 10 airline lounges I visited in 2025. Note, this is not my all-time “top 10” list, but only my “top 10” list of lounges I visited this year,...