View from the Wing
Senator Joe Manchin Will Try To Tank FAA Reauthorization Over 5 New Flights At National Airport
The Senate and House each developed FAA Reauthorization legislation, which includes four years of new funding and a number of policy changes. Senator Joe Manchin, though, says he's ready to try to blow up the process over the 5 new flights that are being authorized for Washington's Reagan National airport in...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Marriott Bonvoy Amex Cards limited time welcome bonus offers of up to 185,000 points
A friendly reminder to our readers of some of the biggest welcome bonus points offers on Marriott American Express consumer cards! The card_name and the card_name are the cards with these bonuses. The offers are awarded when you are approved for the card and meet the minimum required spending. Here...
Frequent Miler
[Update: I made it!] My award alert, flight change, and a risky layover
Update: I got up at 4am this morning and rushed to the Detroit airport. I needed to be there at the start of boarding to insure that my carry-on would fit in the overhead bin. Due to my upcoming and risky 12 minute layover in Newark, I couldn’t afford to...
Monkey Miles
Rakuten $40 for new members and referrals – earn Membership Rewards as well.
Rakuten is offering $40 or 4k Amex points back after spending $40 until Sept 26th The post Rakuten $40 for new members and referrals – earn Membership Rewards as well. appeared first on Monkey Miles.
One Mile at a Time
Oops: Boeing 747 Attempts Taxiway Takeoff At Riyadh Airport
Heres a shocking incident that ended up being a very close call, as flagged by The Aviation Herald
Your Mileage May Vary
JFK AirTrain Update: Terminal One Reopens for Regular Service
When visiting New York City, we’ll pick which airport to use based on schedule, price and our plans for that trip. We’ll end up flying through JFK airport a few…
Frequent Miler
Delta shopping portal offering 500 bonus SkyMiles when spending $100
The Delta shopping portal has a promotion going on until Friday which is giving 500 bonus SkyMiles when spending $100. The Deal Spend $100 through the Delta shopping portal & earn 500 bonus SkyMiles. Direct link to offer. Key Terms During the “Mother’s Day Bonus” offer, which runs from 4/25/2024...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Surprise, Surprise! An Instagram Trap? Coffee at Brü
An Instagram Trap? Coffee at Brü Surprise, Surprise! Does a mug of coffee need to be placed in an Instagram trap? Or can a place like this provide respite when walking around a city? Although, I’m giving an instant ding for an umlaut out of context…  In this surprise-laden adventure...
The Bulkhead Seat
CLEAR Becomes the Third TSA PreCheck® Enrollment Provider
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and CLEAR announced today that it has added CLEAR… The post CLEAR Becomes the Third TSA PreCheck® Enrollment Provider appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Wild About Travel
Riding the Little Trains of Wales – Fulfilling a Dream
When I was a train-obsessed kid, I came across anrtcp,e on the “little trains of Ewales”. As a trainobsessed adult, I have eebn truigh to ride as many fo the trains in wales as possible. Here I share about all of thos lines, their hsoitriuy and how to ride them...
One Mile at a Time
LATAM Unveils New Boeing 787 Economy Cabins
LATAM has announced plans to overhaul the economy cabins of its Boeing 787 Dreamliners, in what amounts to a significant investment.
Frequent Floaters
Have You Missed Weeks of Frequent Floaters 1x Daily E-Mails? A Fix is on the Way – (We Hope)!
Ever feel lost at sea? Endless miles of ocean in front and behind you? Normally we love this right as Frequent Floaters but maybe not so much if you are clinging on to a life ring? That has been the case, it seems, for the past few weeks in regards...
Live and Let’s Fly
Taylor Swift Flew 178,000 Miles In 2023
Pop singer Taylor Swift is naturally quite the world traveler, though her air travel totals for 2023 are not quite as high as I would have thought. Taylor Swift 2023 Air Travel: A Closer Look 21-year-old Jack Sweeney is a thorn in the side of many celebrities. That’s because he...
View from the Wing
Setting The Record Straight: Elizabeth Warren’s Misleading Claims About Airline Refund Policies
It does seem highly misleading to suggest that this language is ‘buried’ in the ‘new bill’ when it’s there in order to guarantee refund rights, as requested by the administration, and has been there in the Senate language for at least two and a half months. Continue reading Setting The Record...
One Mile at a Time
Citi Card 48-Month Bonus Rule: How It Works
All of the major credit card issuers have different rules when it comes to being approved for their cards and earning welcome bonuses on cards. While Amex has a ”once in a lifetime” rule on earning welcome bonuses, Citi has a 48-month rule, and I wanted to go over the...
Miles To Memories
TSA Adds CLEAR as Third Official TSA PreCheck® Enrollment Provider
TSA said today that CLEAR is now an official partner that will offer TSA PreCheck enrollment services at participating airports. The post TSA Adds CLEAR as Third Official TSA PreCheck® Enrollment Provider appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Your Mileage May Vary
Well, This jetBlue Safety Announcement Differed From the Norm
For the most part, the safety announcements flight attendants make on the PA are pretty much the same, regardless of the airline. The FAA mandates a specific pre-take-off announcement, with…
Frequent Miler
BankAmeriDeals “double cash back” 4/29-5/10
Update 4/30/24: Just a quick reminder that this BankAmeriDeals double cashback promotion is live. ~ Bank of America’s shopping portal-like BankAmeriDeals are going to be offering “double cash back” on select merchants from April 29th to May 10, 2024. It sounds like this will merely be increased rates at some...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Woman Sexually Assaulted by Drunken Seatmate On Delta Air Flight After Check-In Staff Allowed Him to Board Despite Noticing He Was Intoxicated
A lone female Delta Air Lines passenger says she was sexually assaulted by her drunken seatmate after gate agents allowed him to board the aircraft at Anchorage Airport despite noticing that he was intoxicated when he was checking in for the flight. David Bryan Frantz was slurring his words when...
View from the Wing
Union Threatens Termination Of American Airlines Flight Attendants Who Refuse To Pitch Credit Cards
Last week the American Airlines flight attendants union reminded cabin crew at the airline that they aren’t allowed to strike or take other actions that hurt the company, unless first permitted by the government to do so. They even have to make the optional credit card announcements. At a minimum,...
Miles To Memories
Save 15% on Select Amazon Grocery, Pantry and Other Items
Amazon is offering a discount of 15% when you spend $35 or more on select grocery, pantry and other items. The post Save 15% on Select Amazon Grocery, Pantry and Other Items appeared first on Miles to Memories.
One Mile at a Time
SWISS New First & Business Class: Debuting 2025
In March 2023, SWISS officially unveiled its new first and business class, which will be debuting in 2025. The airline is marketing this product as ”SWISS Senses.” I wanted to take an updated look at these plans, as we now have a better sense of exactly when this will be...
Miles For Family
Sign up on waitlist for extra bonus miles on new Avianca LifeMiles credit card
Several years ago, Banco Popular (out of Puerto Rico) offered an Avianca LifeMiles credit card. My husband and I both got it and successfully used our Avianca miles. However, the relationship with Banco Popular and Avianca dissolved, and currently there is no Avianca credit card in the U.S. However, I...
Frequent Miler
Podcast: Frequent Miler origin story – Greg’s story | Coffee Break Ep09 | 4-30-24
Today’s Coffee Break episode was inspired by a recent email we got asking… how did Frequent Miler get started? Since our Coffee Break episodes are 20 minutes or less, we started but telling Greg’s side of the Frequent Miler origin story. Watch the full episode below, or listen on your...
Points With a Crew
How To Get London Warner Brothers Harry Potter Studio Tickets At The Last Minute
Going to the Warner Brothers Harry Potter Studio London / Leavesden tour is a must for any true Harry Potter fun. But how do you get tickets at the last minute?
Live and Let’s Fly
I Just Had One Of My Best United Airlines Flights Ever…
I’ve got to hand it to the crew of UA892, my light from Seoul to San Francisco in Polaris Business Class. It was one of the best United flights I have ever flown. My Truly Great Flight On United Airlines From ICN-SFO In Business Class Flying United home was not...
Economy Class & Beyond
Eurostar Pledeges to power trains with 100% renewable energy by 2030
Eurostar has been working in the background and has announced a goal it wishes to meet – ensuring the power its trains draw in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany and the UK will run off 100% renewable energy by 2030. Channel Tunnel Eurostar Trains at St Pancras International – Image,...
One Mile at a Time
The Residence, Etihad’s A380 Three-Room Suite
There are a lot of amazing first class products in the world, though arguably nothing in commercial aviation is quite to the level of The Residence, which is Etihad’s private three-room suite, exclusively on the Airbus A380. In this post I wanted to take a closer look at this. What...
Miles To Memories
Bank of America Double Cash Days Is Back Through May 10
For a limited time, Bank of America cardholders can earn double cash back on BankAmeriDeals. The post Bank of America Double Cash Days Is Back Through May 10 appeared first on Miles to Memories.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Save 45 Percent on World of Hyatt Points With Daily Getaways — April 30, 2024
You can save 45 percent on the purchase of up to 80,000 World of Hyatt points deposited directly into your World of Hyatt membership account through the Daily Getaways of today, Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 1:00 in the afternoon Eastern Daylight Time — and you have three different offers...
View from the Wing
Flight Canceled? Skip Your Airline’s Free Hotel Voucher—Here’s A Better Option
If they give you a room, it's often after a long wait to get it, eating into the time you're able to sleep. Even airlines that will provide you a room automatically through their app may not have any rooms available (at their discount rate) to provide you. And...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
April 30 Bonus Offer Highlight: Marriott Bonvoy – up to 15,000 bonus points at the London Marriott Hotel Park Lane
Today's Bonus Offer Highlight provides up to 15,000 bonus Bonvoy points for stays at the very popular London Marriott Hotel Park Lane. Check out all of the new bonuses added today here: The post April 30 Bonus Offer Highlight: Marriott Bonvoy – up to 15,000 bonus points at the London Marriott...