View from the Wing
How Some Lucky Flyers Bagged Business Class Tickets for Just 13,500 Miles – While Others Get Cancelled
On Friday it was possible to book transatlantic business class award tickets on Air France for as little as 13,500 Flying Blue miles each way and in fact in some cases for just 1,500 points (!). This was an error in pricing. Some people who booked it will get to...
One Mile at a Time
Alaska Airlines Raises Checked Bag Fees
Alaska Airlines has just revealed that it will be raising checked bag fees as of early 2024, and this has the potential to catch on at other airlines as well.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Earn up to 15,000 bonus Marriott Bonvoy points at the W London
The W London must be jealous of the newly opened W Edinburgh’s bonus offer of up to 15,000 points that they are offering the same bonus as well. It’s a good time to stay at W Hotels in the U.K.! The up to 15,000 bonus points offer Earn up to...
Monkey Miles
Activate Now: Chase Freedom Flex(SM) 5% Bonus Categories for Q1 2024
Check out the latest quarterly Chase Freedom bonus categories The post Activate Now: Chase Freedom Flex(SM) 5% Bonus Categories for Q1 2024 appeared first on Monkey Miles.
Miles To Memories
Delta Air Lines Confirms New Sky Club Opening in 2024
A spokesperson for the airline has confirmed ongoing rumors that a new lounge is coming next year to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). The post Delta Air Lines Confirms New Sky Club Opening in 2024 appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Your Mileage May Vary
Beware of Misleading Articles About the Chase Freedom Unlimited Bonus
I don’t want to say, ‘I told you so,’ but I did warn you. When I heard about the amazing sign-up bonus for the Chase Freedom Unlimited card, which offered…
The Bulkhead Seat
Beware When Checking in for Delta-Booked, Air France Operated Flights
Last week, I wrote about how I had earned Diamond Medallion with Delta as… The post Beware When Checking in for Delta-Booked, Air France Operated Flights appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
{Tech} for Travel
American Airlines High-Speed Wi-Fi Expands Reach with 500 Regional Aircraft Set for Upgrade
As someone who cherishes every moment of connectivity, whether on the ground or at 34,000ft, the announcement that American Airlines High-Speed Wi-Fi is to be rolled out across nearly 500 regional aircraft is good news for productivity on the go. The post American Airlines High-Speed Wi-Fi Expands Reach with 500 Regional...
One Mile at a Time
How To Combine Hilton Honors Points Between Accounts
Every loyalty program has a different policy when it comes to being able to combine points among members. Arguably Hilton Honors has the most generous policy of any program when it comes to letting members combine points, so I wanted to take a closer look at that in this post.
Miles To Memories
Southwest Airlines to Pay $140 Million Fine for 2022 Meltdown
The penalty is in addition to the more than $600 million in refunds and reimbursements that Southwest issued to passengers who faced travel disruptions during the operational meltdown. The post Southwest Airlines to Pay $140 Million Fine for 2022 Meltdown appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Live and Let’s Fly
British Airways Jettisons Jewish Sitcom To Remain “Neutral”
I do understand that the conflict in Gaza is quite complicated. But removing an unrelated Jewish sitcom from its onboard in-flight-entertainment lineup, as British Airways under the guise of remaining “neutral” in the conflict, is not neutral. On the contrary, it is about as logical as removing removing Hollywood movies...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
December 18 Bonus Offer Highlight: EVA Air Infinity MileageLands – buy miles with up to a 40% bonus
Today's Bonus Offer Highlight is the return of a buy miles bonus for EVA Air Infinity MileageLands. Check out all of the new bonuses added today here: The post December 18 Bonus Offer Highlight: EVA Air Infinity MileageLands – buy miles with up to a 40% bonus appeared first on Frequent...
Your Mileage May Vary
Atlanta ATL Airport Just Gave All Its Passengers a Well-Received Holiday Gift
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has held the title of “busiest airport in the world” since 1998 (OK, OK, except for 2020, when Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport temporarily usurped it because of…
Miles To Memories
Profitable Office Depot Mastercard Gift Card Deal
Make money and a possible 5X with this popular unadvertised Mastercard gift card promo. Get all of the details + how to maximize The post Profitable Office Depot Mastercard Gift Card Deal appeared first on Miles to Memories.
One Mile at a Time
Details: Finnair Plus Adopting Avios As Rewards Currency
In August 2023, major changes were announced to the Finnair Plus program. Finnair is continuing to reveal more details about what exactly we can expect with the new program, and the timeline for it being implemented.
View from the Wing
American Airlines Flight Attendants: Can’t Afford Gas, Live Off Stealing First Class Snacks
Flight attendants at American Airlines, frustrated by lack of progress on a new contract, have gone online to commiserate and share how much they're struggling day to day with a raise. Some don't have money for gas to get to the airport, or to pay their bills and buy...
One Mile at a Time
The Long Way to Abu Dhabi
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Southwest Airlines to Pay $140 Million For 2022 Meltdown
Southwest Airlines agreed to pay $140 million for its 2022 meltdown, which started around Christmas of 2022 and lasted well into January of 2023 — and caused chaos for millions of passengers. The Department of Transportation of the United States is penalizing Southwest Airlines for... The post Southwest Airlines to Pay $140...
Frequent Miler
Great Turkish Airlines award sale (Europe for 31.5K in business, Middle East for 32.9K, Africa for 50.8K)
Turkish Airlines is offering 30% off on award tickets from select destinations on its own flights. Many European cities are included on the list and as a result, award tickets from select European cities to the United States can be had for 21,000 miles in economy class or just 31,500...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Earn 4x points for stays at new Accor Hotels Worldwide
The latest set of Accor’s 4x ALL Rewards points offers for stays at their new and renovated hotels became available today. There are over 40 locations to choose from in Asia Pacific, Europe, Africa and North America. The 4x points offer: Earn 4x ALL Rewards Points for stays at any...
The Bulkhead Seat
Delta Air Lines and El Al Israel Airlines’ Strategic Partnership Begins on January 1st
Back in June, I wrote about Delta Air Lines and El Al Israel Airlines… The post Delta Air Lines and El Al Israel Airlines’ Strategic Partnership Begins on January 1st appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Sam Chui
Turkish Airlines Offers 30% off Award Ticket in All Cabins
Note: These are time-sensitive deals, therefore, promotional award tickets are subject to availability due to limited seat capacity. Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles year-end redemption sale is currently offering a 30% Miles discount on select award tickets in all cabins. This promotion applies for travel to or from 150 cities,...
Travel Codex
40% Off Explora Journeys Luxury Cruises + €700 Onboard Credit
Shortly after Explora Journeys first ever sale to celebrate Black Friday, the brand new luxury cruise operator is offering their second ever sale. Since their launch in August 2023, Explora has been slow to offer discounts or bonuses for early adopters outside of additional onboard credit via status matches. Now,...
Running with Miles
Apple Pausing Apple Watch Sales Starting December 21 – Brilliant Marketing or Compliance Prep?
Apple is about to pause Apple Watch sales - just before Christmas. Is this prep to comply with a ban or a great sales tactic? The post Apple Pausing Apple Watch Sales Starting December 21 – Brilliant Marketing or Compliance Prep? appeared first on Running with Miles.
TravelUpdate
Takeoff Points: First Class Chelsea Lounge JFK Visit December 2023
Background: Over the past weekend, I visited the First Class Chelsea Lounge at New York’s JFK Airport. Since I also visited about a month ago and wrote a comprehensive review, I decided to make a quick “Takeoff Points” posting with highlights from my most recent visit. You can check out...
One Mile at a Time
Redeem Miles For EVA Air Business Class: Here’s The Trick
At the moment, saver level award availability across the Pacific is more limited than ever before, with one exception. Specifically, EVA Air has good business class award availability, but only if you book through the carrier’s own Infinity MileageLands program.
View from the Wing
Southwest’s $140 Million Penalty: The Scary Truth No One Should Be Happy About
The Department of Transportation has settled with Southwest Airlines over its meltdown last Christmas, with the airline agreeing to a $140 million penalty (but not really). It took DOT a year to deal with this. Customers who were inconvenienced in the mess do not get anything from...
The Bulkhead Seat
DOT Slaps Southwest With the Largest Penalty Ever for Consumer Protection Violations
Southwest Airlines didn’t have much to be merry about during the holidays last year.… The post DOT Slaps Southwest With the Largest Penalty Ever for Consumer Protection Violations appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Southwest Airlines Will Be Forced to Give Passengers a $75 Travel Credit if Their Flight is Delayed Three or More Hours in Record DOT Penalty
Southwest Airlines will be forced to pay passengers a $75 travel credit if they arrive at their destination late by three or more hours as part of a record penalty by the Department of Transportation (DOT) against the carrier. DOT officials have slapped Southwest with the massive penalty following a...
The Bulkhead Seat
CLEAR Launches at Pittsburgh International Airport
I’ve written a lot about CLEAR and find that it’s a good membership to… The post CLEAR Launches at Pittsburgh International Airport appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Points With a Crew
Chase Freedom Unlimited doubling rewards for first year (3% cashback everywhere!)
Chase has come out with a new offer for the Chase Freedom Unlimited Card with 3% cashback on all purchases in the first year and NO annual fee. Is this a contender for the best new card offer out there?
Live and Let’s Fly
Complimentary Onboard Shower On Air India 787…In Economy Class
After being mismanaged for years, the next exciting chapter of Air India is unfolding. But in the meantime, some remnants of the “old” carrier remain. Air India passengers on one flight, operated by a relatively new Boeing 787-8 aircraft, were treated to an onboard shower in economy class and I...