Frequent Miler
Saving big on a cruise by stacking an agent with discounted gift cards
Over the past couple of years, I’ve written pretty extensively about casino status matching for “free” or deeply discounted cruises (See: How to get free cruises by gaming casino status matches). That has led me to cruise far more over the past two years than I ever would have imagined...
Monkey Miles
Reminder: Hilton “Double Points” promo
Hilton Promo: Earn double or triple points on stays until 5/2/22 to 9/25/22 - up to 64x points per dollar The post Reminder: Hilton “Double Points” promo appeared first on Monkey Miles.
One Mile at a Time
Tragic: Saurya Airlines CRJ-200 Crashes In Kathmandu, 18 Dead
An airliner crashed this morning in Nepal, killing 18 of the 19 people onboard. Interestingly the plane wasn’t performing a passenger flight, but rather the aircraft was being ferried for maintenance, with everyone onboard being an employee of the airline…
One Mile at a Time
14 New Business Class Products On The Horizon
Premium airline products have come a long way, and they just keep getting better. Over the years, we’ve seen business class seats transform from being recliners, to being angled flat, to being fully flat, to having direct aisle access, to having doors. Some of today’s business class suites are better...
One Mile at a Time
Delta Temporarily Waiving Checked Bag Fees
If you’re flying Delta Air Lines in the coming days, at least you don’t have to worry about checked bags (because goodness knows there’s enough else to worry about).
Sam Chui
Nepal Plane Crash: Saurya Airlines CRJ-200 Crashes with 19 Onboard
On 24th July, a Saurya Airlines CRJ-200/ER aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff at the Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. The aircraft was reportedly en route to Pokhara with nineteen passengers and crew members on board. All those on board were the airline employees and the aircraft was being ferried to Pokhara...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Delta Air Lines Strands Children Around the United States After Suspending Solo Kids Travel With Little Notice
Delta Air Lines has been accused of stranding small children around the United States after it suddenly suspended its solo kids travel program in the wake of the Atlanta-based carrier’s embarrassing operational meltdown that has stretched on for five days. The embattled airline initially suspended its unaccompanied minor program on...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Is Lounge Access at Hotel Properties Being Redefined in the United States?
One of the benefits of earning elite status in a membership program for a lodging company is access to executive lounges and club rooms, where eligible guests can partake in an oasis that offers food, beverages, and other offerings in a quiet setting — but is lounge access at hotel...
Your Mileage May Vary
Why You Shouldn’t Buy These Foods At Airports
When you arrive at the airport as early as recommended, you invariably have some extra time. Some people wind up eating something or maybe buying some food for “on the…
ATX Jetsetter
Delta Meltdown Day 5: Where Things Currently Stand
On day 5 of the its operational meltdown, Delta is finally starting to show signs of improvement though the reputational damage will linger. The post Delta Meltdown Day 5: Where Things Currently Stand appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
The Bulkhead Seat
American Airlines Becomes First US Airline to Offer Automated Tags for Mobility Devices
American Airlines announced today that it is the first US airline to launch an… The post American Airlines Becomes First US Airline to Offer Automated Tags for Mobility Devices appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
One Mile at a Time
Delta Doing Bare Minimum For Stranded Passengers: Not Very Premium!
Early Friday morning, we saw a major global IT outage, which had huge implications for the airline industry. However, no airline had a meltdown quite like Delta, which has canceled over 5,000 flights in the past several days.
View from the Wing
Airline Chaos Next Week: Gate Gourmet Strike Means Cold Box Meals or No Meals
Major airline caterer Gate Gourmet is scheduled to face a worker strike starting July 30th. I told you we wouldn't see an American Airlines strike. We aren't. But unless there's a last-minute breakthrough in negotiations, this will happen. Continue reading Airline Chaos Next Week: Gate Gourmet Strike Means...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Southwest Airlines is Now Subject of FAA Safety Audit Following Slew of Mishaps and Near Misses
Southwest Airlines is now the subject of a formal safety audit being conducted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) following a series of recent mishaps and near misses that have put the carrier under the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. The Dallas-based airline isn’t, of course, the only US...
Eye of the Flyer
“Embarrassing” and “Pathetic” and “I’m Sorry”: Here’s What Some Delta Pilots Say About the Airline’s Meltdown
A few Delta Air Lines pilots are taking to social media and online message boards to express their feelings about the airline's current meltdown. The post “Embarrassing” and “Pathetic” and “I’m Sorry”: Here’s What Some Delta Pilots Say About the Airline’s Meltdown appeared first on Eye of the Flyer.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Receive 250 free Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer miles when you join Marriott Bonvoy
We have yet another new member acquisition offer from Marriott Bonvoy to let you know about! If you haven’t jumped on one of the other offers we’ve posted over the past few months there is now this one for Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer members! Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer members who are not...