Points Miles and Bling
WestJet and TELUS Partner to launch free inflight Wi-Fi using Starlink
WestJet and TELUS have announced a strategic partnership to offer free inflight Wi-Fi onboard WestJet flights starting in December 2024.… The post WestJet and TELUS Partner to launch free inflight Wi-Fi using Starlink appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
Frequent Miler
Hilton Honors Complete Guide
Hilton Honors is the loyalty program for Hilton hotels & resorts and their many brands worldwide. While Hilton has gotten a bit of a bad rap in the frequent traveler community over the past few years for eliminating its award chart, there are many advantages to the program — including...
View from the Wing
Fire At American Airlines New York JFK Terminal 8 Sparks Mass Evacuation Amid Thick Smoke
The American Airlines terminal 8 at New York JFK was evacuated around 7 a.m. this morning after an escalator caught fire in concourse C causing smoke to fill the terminal. Nearly 1,000 people were moved and departing flights were halted, though about 75 minutes later normal operations resumed. Four...
Points With a Crew
Should you buy Alaska Miles With (up to) a 60% Bonus?
Alaska is back with another offer on buying bonus miles, offering a whopping 50% bonus on miles when you buy at least...
Miles To Memories
Earn $50 Bonus with Target Circle Debit or Reloadable Card
Target has brought back the popular signup bonus for the Target Debit card and Reloadable card. The post Earn $50 Bonus with Target Circle Debit or Reloadable Card appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Live and Let’s Fly
Upgrade To Business Class On United Airlines For Only 25K DOLLARS (Not Miles) Each Way…
Yes, it’s clearly a glitch, but I am still amused at how much United Airlines is asking for a Polaris Business Class upgrade to Scotland…hurry, this offer won’t last! It’s A Steal: Business Class Upgrade On United Airlines For Only $50K… A passenger posted on reddit, with some degree of...
Miles For Family
Amazing quick turnaround time on my kids’ passport renewals
Due to the timing of some upcoming international trips, I decided this summer was a good time to renew my younger two kids’ passports. It’s just easier to do it over the summer when they’re out of school.  I’m happy to report that we received their new passports in record...
The Bulkhead Seat
Avelo Airlines Adds Its First Two International Destinations: Cancun and Montego Bay
Avelo Airlines launched in 2021 and operates a fleet of modern Boeing 737 aircraft.… The post Avelo Airlines Adds Its First Two International Destinations: Cancun and Montego Bay appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
The Bulkhead Seat
Delta CEO Flies to Paris While the Airline Continues Recovery Efforts
Earlier today, I wrote about how Delta Air Lines has bungled its recovery efforts… The post Delta CEO Flies to Paris While the Airline Continues Recovery Efforts appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Your Mileage May Vary
What’s The Best Credit Card To Maximize Earnings For Gas Purchases?
If you spend a lot of money each month filling your car with gas, it makes sense to maximize your return on that expense. Several credit cards offer bonuses on…
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Day 6 of The Great Delta Air Lines Meltdown of 2024: The Latest Message From the Chief Executive Officer
Thousands of flights have been canceled, delayed, or rescheduled since Friday, July 19, 2024 when a software update by CrowdStrike caused an information technology outage worldwide — but system operations at Delta Air Lines still have not recovered since then, as today, Wednesday, July 24, 2024 is Day 6 of...
Traveling For Miles
Review: American Airlines 777-300ER Business Class (transatlantic)
A few months ago, I realised that I hadn't flown long-haul with American Airlines since early 2021, and considering I once used American up to ten times a year for my transatlantic travel, that's a long break from the airline's longer flights. The lengthy break wasn't accidental or a coincidence. It...
View from the Wing
Where Was Ed? Delta CEO Fled To Europe During Airline Meltdown
The most dangerous place in Atlanta is usually between Delta CEO Ed Bastian and any tv camera. But he wasn't giving interviews. He wasn't out talking to employees or customers. He wasn't even taking responsibility for the mess - days after all the other airlines recovered from...
One Mile at a Time
WestJet Introducing Free Starlink Wi-Fi
Canadian airline WestJet has just made an exciting announcement when it comes to inflight connectivity…
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
July 24 Bonus Offer Highlight: Marriott Bonvoy – Earn 25,000 bonus points for booking vacation packages
Today’s Bonus Offer Highlight is for a big 25,000 Bonvoy points bonus when you book a package with Vacations by Marriott Bonvoy. Check out all of the new bonuses added today here: The Highlight: Marriott Bonvoy Earn 25,000 bonus Bonvoy Points when you book a minimum four night package via...
ATX Jetsetter
Delta CEO Flies to Paris While the Airline Works to Recover
Delta executives fly off to Paris to kick off the Olympic Games while the airline attempts to recover its operation back at home. The post Delta CEO Flies to Paris While the Airline Works to Recover appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
Live from a Lounge
Air India non-stop flights to Dallas and Los Angeles coming closer to reality?
Air India may be coming closer to launching their new non-stop flights to the US in the coming months. Dallas Fort Worth could be the next destination for the airline in the months ahead, followed by Los Angeles. The post Air India non-stop flights to Dallas and Los Angeles coming...
The Bulkhead Seat
Avelo Airlines Announces Its Largest Expansion Ever: 18 New Routes
Yesterday, I hinted that Avelo Airlines might be adding flights from Lakeland Linder International… The post Avelo Airlines Announces Its Largest Expansion Ever: 18 New Routes appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
The Bulkhead Seat
Alaska Airlines Opens Its New Lounge in Terminal 1 At San Francisco International Airport
Last month, Alaska Airlines began operating in the new Harvey Milk Terminal 1 at… The post Alaska Airlines Opens Its New Lounge in Terminal 1 At San Francisco International Airport appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
One Mile at a Time
Cool: Avelo Airlines Adds Lakeland Base, With Eight Routes
US ultra low cost carrier Avelo Airlines has just revealed its latest expansion, including creating a new base in Florida, which I’m particularly fascinated by.
Frequent Miler
Grand Hotel Victoria Lake Como has wide open availability
Hilton’s recent incorporation of hundreds of new SLH (Small Luxury Hotels of the World) properties got us excited. One of the most attractive options is Grand Hotel Victoria next to Lake Como in Italy which Nick visited a couple of times when SLH was still with Hyatt. Award availability there...
Live and Let’s Fly
Delta Waives Checked Bag Fees (Temporarily)
For the next four days, Delta Air Lines is waving checked bag fees (and even overweight bag fees) as its meltdown recovery continues. As Recovery Continues, Delta Is Temporarily Waving Checked Bag Fees As noted by JonNYC, Delta is pulling all stops to get its operation back on track. That...
The Bulkhead Seat
Delta Needs to Stop With the Excuses and Genuinely Apologize
Today is the sixth day since the CrowdStrike IT issue and Delta’s ongoing mayhem… The post Delta Needs to Stop With the Excuses and Genuinely Apologize appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
One Mile at a Time
New Alaska Lounge Opens In San Francisco (SFO)
Alaska Airlines has today opened the newest lounge in its network, replacing a previous lounge at the same airport. Let’s go over the details…
Young Travelers of Hong Kong
FlyFi Not Working? How To Connect To JetBlue WiFi With Your iPhone
My "Willy Wonka" moment on my JetBlue flight this morning was connecting to FlyFi, which initially wasn't working for me. Here's how. The post FlyFi Not Working? How To Connect To JetBlue WiFi With Your iPhone appeared first on Young Travelers of Hong Kong.
View from the Wing
Behind Delta’s Meltdown: The Real Reason Executives Lied To Passengers All Week Instead Of Taking Responsibility
The airline is out with another statement from the CEO and it’s appalling. All other airlines were up and running quickly after the CrowdStrike outage. He still accepts zero responsibility. That shouldn’t be surprising. Continue reading Behind Delta’s Meltdown: The Real Reason Executives Lied To Passengers All Week Instead Of Taking...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Earn Double Elite Night Credits in Florida 2024 — Plus 1,000 Bonus World of Hyatt Points Per Night
You can earn double elite night credits in Florida 2024 — plus 1,000 bonus World of Hyatt points per night — at your choice of 15 participating hotel properties through Monday, September 30, 2024... ...but you must... The post Earn Double Elite Night Credits in Florida 2024 — Plus 1,000 Bonus World...
Frequent Miler
Hy-Vee: Get $10 off when buying $150+ Visa & Mastercard gift cards
A couple of times per year, Hy-Vee – a decently-sized grocery chain in the Midwest – runs a deal on Visa and Mastercard gift cards. In years gone by the deal was extremely lucrative, providing an opportunity for people to make almost $25 profit for each card they bought. That...
One Mile at a Time
Delta Needs To Take Accountability For Meltdown, Drop The Hubris
As everyone knows by now, Delta has had an absolutely massive meltdown in recent days, though the carrier’s operation is starting to stabilize, which is great news.
The Bulkhead Seat
New Park Hyatt Hotel Planned for Xi’an
The Park Hyatt brand has seen some exciting news this week. Yesterday, I wrote… The post New Park Hyatt Hotel Planned for Xi’an appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
One Mile at a Time
9 New First Class Products On The Horizon
Premium airline products have come a long way over the years, and they just keep getting better. While many airlines have chosen to eliminate international first class, other airlines continue to invest heavily in it, and we keep seeing impressive new products introduced.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Delta Air Lines CEO Admits Carrier’s Response to Global IT Outage Was ‘Frustratingly Slow’
Ed Bastian, Delta Air Lines’ besieged CEO, has admitted that the carrier’s response to the global CrowdStrike IT outage has been “frustratingly slow and complex” in a new email to customers sent to customers on Wednesday. Nearly a week after the update bug bricked Microsoft Window’s powered machines worldwide and...