A Marriott Ambassador member, who spends over 100 nights and $23,000 a year with the chain, reports returning to their room to find housekeeping there – and the cleaner brought her boyfriend. Continue reading Shocked Marriott Ambassador Guest Finds Housekeeper’s Boyfriend in Room: 30,000 Points an Insult?...

As Joe wrote a while back, we’ve never flown on Ryanair (mainly because I won’t let him book a flight on them. The same holds true for all the ultra…

Doctor of Credit is reporting on some rumored changes to the Amex Gold card. Apparently, the CEO of American Express recently teased an announcement about Amex’s “refreshed U.S. Consumer Gold Card in the coming weeks” and now Doctor of Credit has also reported on what those changes might be. I want...

Amex Schwab Platinum cardholders who redeem for cash just received some bad news. But what does this really mean for us? The post Shades of Platinum – Thoughts on the Amex Schwab Cashout Devaluation appeared first on Miles to Memories.

This is of absolutely no consequence, but I’m curious if anyone has any insights or theories.

A Southwest Airlines 737 MAX 8 purportedly came within 150 feet of the ground during its approach into Tampa Bay. But are we reading the altitude correctly or is this potentially a case of improper instrument settings and therefore an incorrect altitude reading? Close Call? Southwest Airlines 737 Purportedly Drops...

SkyTeam airline, Aeromexico, will launch flights between Mexico City International Airport (MEX) and Newark… The post Aeromexico is Launching Flights Between Mexico City and Newark appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

Airbnb has added a new fee but you don’t have to pay it if you know this hack!

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is an annual trade show held by the Consumer… The post Delta Air Lines Adds CES Flights In January 2025 appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ‘I saw your number on your luggage tag’: Creepy Airport Encounter Goes Viral [Roundup]...

Southwest Airlines flight WN425 from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Tampa International… The post Scary: Southwest 737 MAX Flies Within 150 Feet of Tampa Bay appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

Behind the scenes, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines are making the case that the other should be passed over to receive extra Washington National Airport (DCA) slots. Their back-and-forth reminds me of two siblings fighting over a toy… United + Delta Battle For DCA Slots Both Delta and United...

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Sometimes I think it’s fun to talk about and compare our various travel habits and pet peeves. I recently wrote about some of my hotel habits, and in this post thought it would be fun to share some of my hotel pet peeves.

Southwest Airlines is being sued for "failure to protect a minor" from an inflight sex assault. There are terrible passengers out there, who do terrible things. Continue reading Shocking Inflight Assault: Southwest Airlines Sued for Failing to Protect 16-Year-Old Passenger...

Alaska just raised the cost of basic lounge access by $50, and inclusive of partner lounge access by $100, on February 1. It's interesting to see them consider another price increase so soon, though presumably they'll promote it in conjunction with a plan for more lounges, amenities, and food...

I can’t help but be fascinated by unusual tourism projects. Along those lines, North Korea is reportedly making final preparations to open its previously abandoned seaside resort town. The big question is who will actually visit…

Last week I booked another cruise. Well, I take that back – I booked flights and more for another cruise I am about to book once enough Chase Ultimate Rewards points hit my account from recent spending so I can use points to pay for the cruise 100% with just...

A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 came within 150 feet of the water while still 3 miles out from Tampa airport. Flight 425 from Columbus diverted to Fort Lauderdale. Continue reading Terrifying Close Call: Southwest 737 MAX Comes Within 150 Feet Of Tampa Bay Waters...

This week had a heavy focus on hotel free night certificates. From ways to find and book SLH properties with your Hilton certificates to great uses of IHG certs and how you can and not use Marriott certificates and all the way down to our thoughts about the best of...

Airlines are jockeying for new beyond-perimeter routes after Congress approved five new slots for longer-distance flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Who should those slots go to? DCA Slot Awards: Five New Beyond-Perimeter Slots Are Up For Grabs Here is what airlines have requested: Las Vegas (LAS) –...

Southwest Airlines cant seem to stay out of the news lately when it comes to concerning safety incidents. We can now add yet another near catastrophe to the list, and this might just be the scariest one weve seen so far

Do you know where the geographic centers of each state in the United States are located? The thought never even occurred to me until someone sent to me a humorous Instagram posting that I did not find all that funny — but I did start to wonder... ...and after an admittedly...