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Unusual Reason for a Delayed Flight: Waiting for a Positioning Crew Member
As a frequent traveler, you’re likely aware of the various factors that can cause flight delays. While weather conditions, mechanical problems, or delayed inbound flights are some of the common…
Points With a Crew
Could Europe Ban Bag Fees?
The European Parliament is considering banning the practice of airlines charging for carryon bags. Could this make it into law? And is it even a good idea?
One Mile at a Time
Weekly Review: December 16, 2023
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend! I wrapped up some travel earlier in the week, and then had LASIK eye surgery on Thursday. I’m done with traveling for the year, but you can expect a couple of trip reports in the coming weeks, and then I have exciting...
Live and Let’s Fly
Guide: Mandatory eTravel Registration For Entry Into The Philippines
It had been years since I last visited the Philippines and I arrived in Manila unaware that eTravel registration, formally known as Philippine Travel Information System, is required to enter the country. Don’t make the same mistake I did. Guide: Mandatory Philippines eTravel System Upon arrival into Ninoy Aquino International...
Miles To Memories
Vegas Casino Expanding, Fontainebleau Opening & Vibe, Super Bowl Fan Tickets & Luxor Is Now A Chip!
Our initial thoughts on Fontainebleau Las Vegas + how to watch our full tour. Luxor is transforming into a chip, but are the rooms any good? We also discuss a quirky Vegas bar with a Christmas overlay, how to score cheap Super Bowl fan event tickets and how one Vegas...
Your Mileage May Vary
Airline Bans Popular Checked Bag, Why Your Passport is That Color, Why Hotels Have Free Ice Machines
Hi, travel friends and happy Saturday! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV in the past few weeks. Some of our recent most-read posts have been: Another airline…
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Briquette in New Orleans. Restaurant Review.
We were in the mood for a good dinner during our business trip in New Orleans. Briquette seemed as though it would fit the bill that evening. It was within walking distance of the Hilton New Orleans Riverside hotel property, which was an added bonus. Briquette features a contemporary yet...
View from the Wing
Chase About To Pass American Express, Become Third Largest Travel Agency Behind Expedia, Booking.com
Chase travel did $8 billion in sales in 2022 with 40% growth in number of customers purchasing travel through their portal. They have had public goals to hit $10 billion in sales this year and $15 billion in sales by 2025. Chase Travel believes they'll pass American Express...
View from the Wing
AARP Membership: The Best $12 Young People Now Spend
I first joined AARP because of the discount their members get buying British Airways tickets. I've stacked the AARP and Chase discounts during BA sales to buy very cheap tickets, which I've then upgraded to first class using points. The hotel deals are great, too. And most people...
John The Wanderer
Celebrity Ascent Highs and Lows
This article is Celebrity Ascent Highs and Lows. It is a review of my experience sailing on Celebrity’s newest ship, Celebrity Ascent. As the fourth ship in the Edge Class,… The post Celebrity Ascent Highs and Lows appeared first on John the Wanderer.
Your Mileage May Vary
Decoding Airline Classes: Understanding the Different Types of Seats
Have you ever felt like this when booking airfare? “I’d like to book a seat in Basic Premium Extra Plus Comfort Class that includes exit row seat assignments but without…
The Bulkhead Seat
Spirit Airlines Celebrates 30 Years in Fort Myers; Adds Flights to San Juan, Puerto Rico
Spirit Airlines has served Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers for three… The post Spirit Airlines Celebrates 30 Years in Fort Myers; Adds Flights to San Juan, Puerto Rico appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Point Me to the Plane
Historical Hotel and Great Location Makes This London Hyatt A Fun Choice!
London hotels come in all shapes and sizes. None are as original and quirky as this one though!
Will Run For Miles
Do you Save Foreign Currency for Future Trips?
What happens when a country introduces new currency and you arrive on your trip with old currency? The post Do you Save Foreign Currency for Future Trips? appeared first on Will Run For Miles.
One Mile at a Time
Sky Coffee: Miami’s New Airplane Coffee Shop
Airplanes and coffee are two of my favorite things. Along those lines, there’s a new coffee shop that recently opened in Miami that incorporates both of those things, and I checked it out this morning…
The Bulkhead Seat
Mission Accomplished: Q4 2023 Elite Status Pacing
Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select… The post Mission Accomplished: Q4 2023 Elite Status Pacing appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Live and Let’s Fly
United Airlines 737-900 Diverts After Engine Fire
Firefighters extinguished an engine fire on a United Airlines 737-900 after it made an emergency landing in Wichita, Kansas. United 737-900 Diverts To Wichita After Engine Fire UA551 took off from Newark (EWR) on Thursday, December 14, bound for Denver (DEN). The flight was operated by a Boeing 737-900, registration...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
British Airways in Antisemitism Row After Pulling Jewish Sitcom From its Inflight Entertainment
British Airways has become embroiled in an antisemitism row after it pulled a Jewish sitcom from its inflight entertainment system amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. The airline was due to air the British satirical comedy series Hapless, which is now in its third season and...
Your Mileage May Vary
Another Reason PreCheck Lines Are Getting Longer: Foreign Visitors
Joe and I have had Global Entry for several years now; it simply makes life easier when we’re traveling overseas because we don’t have to stand in as many queues.…
From Miles to Smiles
Amp Up the Excitement: 5 Thrilling Adventures in La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Nestled beneath the watchful gaze of awe-inspiring Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna in Costa Rica is a haven for adventure seekers. This colossal volcano may now be dormant, but it once roared with fervent energy, frequently spewing molten lava onto the surrounding slopes and villages. Untamed wilderness embraces the town, where...
Point Me to the Plane
Hotel Pet Peeve: Bathrooms & Why I’m Forced to Carry This Item with Me
What's your biggest hotel pet peeve? Mine is about hotel bathrooms and their lack of design of one IMPORTANT feature.
View from the Wing
Are Airlines Thinking About Seat Fees All Wrong?
For years airlines 'gave away the value of seat assignments for free' to customers. That's no longer true. And the tax code encourages airlines to charge for seats, too. That's because base airfare for domestic flights is taxed at 7.5%, while fees aren't covered by this excise...
The Bulkhead Seat
Bilt Rewards Adds Avianca LifeMiles as its Latest Transfer Partner
I’ve written a ton about Bilt and Bilt Rewards. Each month, Bilt makes the… The post Bilt Rewards Adds Avianca LifeMiles as its Latest Transfer Partner appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Points With a Crew
Is It Okay to Book a Window and Aisle Seat (and hope nobody sits between you)
A popular "travel hack" says that it is okay to book a window and aisle and hope for an empty middle seat. But is it okay to...
Points Miles and Bling
Are you overfilling gas in your rental car?
Many rely on airport car rentals after stepping off beloved redemptions to reach their final destinations. However, have you ever… The post Are you overfilling gas in your rental car? appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Delta Air Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over its Controversial Overbooking Policy That Means Passengers Can Be Involuntarily Bumped From Flights
Delta Air Lines is facing a class action lawsuit in a New York court over its controversial overbooking process that means passengers can be involuntarily bumped from their flight even after they’ve checked in and got a boarding pass. Jalen Empson, a US citizen who moved to the Portuguese capital...
One Mile at a Time
St. Barths Airport (SBH): What An Experience!
We recently took a quick family trip to St. Barths, a French overseas territory about 20 miles from St. Martin. While there’s a lot to like about St. Barths, as an aviation geek, what I was most excited about was the airport.
Live and Let’s Fly
My Futile Attempt To Buy An AirAsia Ticket
My trip to Germany via East Asia came about at the very last-minute and I put things together as I went along. One gap was getting from Manilla to Bankgok and it was in MNL Airport that I ran into a roadblock trying to purchase a ticket with AirAsia without...
View from the Wing
Breast Milk Battle on American Airlines As Gate Agent Leaves Mom In Tears
An American Airlines passenger shared their ordeal boarding a flight with breast milk and being told they weren't allowed to bring it on board, they'd have to 'consolidate' it into their carry on or give it up in order to fly. The woman began crying and tried to show...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Yovimpa Point at Bryce Canyon National Park
The temperature did not warm up much from the breezy 13 degrees Fahrenheit during that frosty cold December morning at Rainbow Point at Bryce Canyon National Park; but every increase in degrees helped. The wind also started to subside upon accessing Yovimpa Point at Bryce Canyon National Park. Yovimpa Point and...
Monkey Miles
Bilt Rewards adds Avianca LifeMiles as transfer partner
In November, we saw the program add Marriott, and now Avianca has been added as Bilt Rewards 15th transfer partner! My oh my, the program just continues to get better and better and better.  You can earn points on rent, we’ve gotten multiple 100% transfer bonuses for Rent Day, a...
View from the Wing
The $6 Million Justin Timberlake Snub At New Las Vegas Fontainbleau Resort [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. Continue reading The $6 Million Justin Timberlake Snub At New Las Vegas Fontainbleau Resort [Roundup]...