View from the Wing
Caught in the Crossfire: How Delta Air Lines Became The Center Of A Political Storm Over Immigration
Some anti-immigration Republicans are now calling for a boycott of Delta Air Lines after a commentator filmed the carrier flying migrants from Phoenix to New York.
Normally the complaint is that undocumented immigrants crossing into border states like Arizona and Texas overburdens those states and so they want them moved to...
Eye of the Flyer
Delta MQM Mileage Run THIS WEEKEND: Los Angeles (LAX) to London Heathrow (LHR)
We’re hearing from a bunch of people who are taking (or need to book) year-end Delta Air Lines Medallion Qualification Mile (MQM) runs. Why? They either need to secure a certain tier of status or bank a bunch of rollover MQM so they can extend their 2024 status into additional...
Frequent Miler
Buy Marriott Points for 0.96 cents each
Marriott is offering a 30% bonus on purchases of 2,000 or more points until December 20. This sale has been running for a few weeks, but I only just noticed we hadn’t posted about it. That means you can buy points for 0.96 cents per point. That’s more expensive than...
Miles To Memories
Resorts World Las Vegas Switch, Wynn’s Fontainebleau Snub, TI Closure & Casino Carpets Galore!
Fontainbleau's $1K steak experience, Resorts World is shifting focus, a closure is coming to TI, MGM's holiday gift to employees and an update on Strip side construction at Horseshoe's new Ole Red.
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View from the Wing
Passport Proliferation: Nearly Half of Americans Now World-Ready, Are You? [Roundup]
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
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Your Mileage May Vary
Orlando International Airport’s Planespotting Program for Aviation Enthusiasts
One of the more interesting hobbies for frequent travelers is plane spotting. That’s when you visit airports, airshows, and other aviation-related events to watch planes take off, land, take pictures,…
Frequent Miler
Topgolf now on airline & hotel dining programs – earn miles/points while playing
Rewards Network runs card-linked dining programs for many airlines and hotel programs including American Airlines, United, Marriott, IHG and more. They’ve just added a nationwide chain to the program that’s more of an activity-based company but which also serves food and drink – Topgolf. I’m not much of a golfer,...
Live and Let’s Fly
Tragicomic: Southwest Airlines Passenger Uses Safety Card As Blanket
Sometimes airplanes get cold. Really cold. One Southwest Airlines passenger did not fly prepared with a blanket and proceeded to rather humorously attempt to use a safety card for warmth before quickly realizing that it would not work… Safety Card As A Blanket On Southwest Airlines? In a six-second TikTok...
The Bulkhead Seat
Emirates is Bringing Its Airbus A380 Back On Two New York and Washington DC Routes
Emirates flies to multiple destinations in the United States from Dubai International Airport (DXB)…
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Travel Codex
Alaska Airlines 15% Off Flash Sale Today Only (May Be Targeted?)
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members should have received an email with the subject line 2023 really flew by! This email contains a discount code for travel beginning January 9, 2024 and completed by February 14, 2024. This discount code is good for 15% off your booking. Sample Booking I took a...
View from the Wing
The Mayor Of London Is Now Sponsored By United Airlines
Politicians really ought to have disclosures by their names, highlighting whom they represent. For instance in the U.S. we'd have Patrick McHenry (R-Commercial Banking), Amy Klobuchar (D-Delta Air Lines), Chuck Schumer (D-Television Cameras), and Kyrsten Sinema (I-Private Equity).
In the U.K. they've made real advances along these lines.
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