In November 2022, IHG revealed the details of its 18th hotel brand, which came in the form of a strategic alliance. In June 2023, we saw the brand partially integrated into the IHG One Rewards program, and as of December 2023, we’ve finally seen award redemptions introduced at these properties....

Royal Caribbean International is known for delivering the wow-factor with its state of the art new ships. Look no further than Icon of the Seas which will set sail with guests for the first time early next year. I’ve sailed on Royal Caribbean’s large Oasis Class ships, including Allure of...

Registration is now open for a Hilton Honors promotion that awards you up to 2,500 additional bonus points for each stay from January 1 – May 1, 2024. PointsPlus Honors members who enroll in the PointsPlus promotion earn 2,000 points per stay. Then, they can earn an additional 500 bonus...

Lufthansa Group has just announced a major aircraft order for up to 200 jets, which will see a new aircraft type inducted into the fleet of the airline group.

UPDATE: British Airways has reversed its decision to cancel a “Jewish sitcom” from its in-flight-entertainment line-up and issued an apology. After taking heat for canceling a UK-made sitcom featuring Jewish characters called Hapless out of a desire to “remain as neutral as possible” after war broke out in Gaza, British...

In early November, Marriott Bonvoy launched its current promotion on purchased points. I wanted to post a reminder of this offer, as it’s due to expire shortly, so this is your last chance to take advantage of it, and it’s certainly the last promotion from the program this year.

The union which represents tens of thousands of flight attendants at American Airlines has deferred making a request to be allowed to go on strike following a meeting last week in Florida with federal mediators and the airline. Labor relations for airline workers are managed under the Railway Labor Act,...

If you are a student wanting to save money on commercial airline flights, consider this warning: one student membership automatically renews at regular price after you save 30 percent on airfares during the first year of membership unless you proactively cancel your membership prior to the renewal date. The airline in...

When reader Drew pointed out earlier that the Capital One Shopping portal ended referrals, I went looking for the messaging on the website even though Drew had provided a mobile screen shot. That led me to an awesome find: while it was easy to see your pending rewards under “My...

Turkish Airlines will be allowed to operate as many flights to Australia’s four biggest airports as Qatar Airways, despite the fact the Istanbul-based airline hasn’t even started flying to Australia yet. Barbie actor Margot Robbie is being lined up to become the celebrity face of Turkish Airlines ahead of its...

For once, here’s an incident that did not happen in Miami. On Sunday, Spirit… The post Drunk Spirit Airlines Passenger Assaults Police and is Removed from Flight appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

The luxury hotel segment in Orlando’s Walt Disney World area is set for a major expansion. The Four Seasons and Waldorf Astoria were the only two hotels in the region,…

British Airways has issued an apology after it pulled the plug on showing a sitcom on its inflight entertainment system because it featured Jewish characters. Within 24 hours of becoming engulfed in the ensuing antisemitic storm, however, a spokesperson said BA had now reversed its decision and would show the...

It looks like shopping enthusiasts may have broken Capital One Shopping. Reader Drew points out that Capital One Shopping has (for now?) ended its referral program, with the following message found in the frequently asked questions: I suppose that the $200 bonus for both sides was popular enough to attract...

Sunday afternoon police officers removed a Polish man from Spirit Airlines flight 239 prior to departing Barranquilla, Colombia to Fort Lauderdale. The man was judged to be inebriated, and any doubts about this were quickly quashed when he attacked the officers on board the aircraft who were trying to remove him. Continue...

As longtime OMAAT readers know, I often take trips for the sole purpose of writing about travel experiences, as I try to review airlines, hotels, and lounges. I recently wrapped up a wild review trip, where I flew roughly 26,000 miles over the course of six days.

Finnair announced numerous changes to its Finnair Plus loyalty program. While changes were initially expected to launch in January 2024, it was announced that the new program will actually launch in March 2024. The changes probably don’t look good to long-time Finnair loyalists, but as a collector of transferable currencies,...

Turkish Airlines has launched a holiday award flights sale offering 30% off redemptions on all domestic routes and select international routes. The discount is valid on one way or round trip flights in economy or business class. The award tickets need to be booked by December 27 for travel until...

Full disclosure: Although I’ve lived in Florida for almost 1/3 of my life, I am a native New Yorker. Or, if you will, “native New Yawka.” My parents and I…

Buying points can be a great way to boost your balance, but only if makes sense financially! Does the new Marriott promotion fit that criteria?

United Airlines offered a “local” Filipino dish on my flight from San Francisco to Manila called Beef Kare-Kare. How was it? Beef Kare-Kare On United Airlines – An Attempt At A Popular Filipino Dish On New Manila Route Since the pandemic, United Polaris business class menus have been largely standardized...

I’ve been a fan of “The Sound of Music” (SOM) movie for pretty much my whole life. My first attempt at improvised harmony was to “Edelweiss” when I was about…