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...