Live and Let’s Fly
Pete Buttigieg’s Empty Warning To Delta Air Lines
Regular readers know that I am typically a defender of Pete Buttigieg and think he has done a fine job as US Transportation Secretary. But Buttigieg’s “warning” to Delta Air Lines strikes me as the same sort of unhelpful lip service that has characterized Delta’s own response to its meltdown....
Frequent Miler
Marriott promo: Earn 3,500 bonus points for every 2+ night stay with promo code M41
Marriott is currently running a promotion giving 3,500 bonus points on stays of 2+ nights. There is a catch though – you have to use promo code M41 which means that it’s not necessarily going to be your best booking option. The Deal Earn 3,500 bonus points when booking Marriott...
View from the Wing
Green Shoots: Passengers Won’t Notice It Today, But Internally Delta May Have Turned A Corner To Fix Its Mess
Delta Air Lines may be starting to turn a corner with their internal operations finally, after melting down on Friday, cancelling thousands of flights (nearly 3 times as many as in all of 2019 and more cancellations than in all of 2018 and 2019 combined), and displacing hundreds of thousands...
Monkey Miles
Earn an extra 10k Marriott Bonvoy points via cobrand credit cards ( 200 just for enrolling )
Marriott has cobranded credit cards with both Chase and American Express and 6 of them are a part of this new spend offer. As long as you enroll by August 1st, 2024, you’ll receive 200 bonus points, and then you can earn 10k bonus if you hit $7k in spend...
One Mile at a Time
Which British Airways Planes Have Club Suites?
In mid-2019, British Airways introduced an all-new business class product, which represents a massive improvement compared to the carriers previous product. As is often the case when airlines introduce new business class seats, the challenge is actually getting a plane featuring those seats (Lufthansa can tell you all about it!).
One Mile at a Time
Which British Airways Planes Have Club Suites?
In mid-2019, British Airways introduced an all-new business class product, which represents a massive improvement compared to the carrier’s previous product. As is often the case when airlines introduce new business class seats, the challenge is actually getting a plane featuring those seats (Lufthansa can tell you all about it!).
TravelUpdate
130,000 points, 1 free night & $200 in credits: Hilton Surpass Card Review
With this limited time offer on the Hilton Surpass Card, you can earn 130,000 points, 1 free night and $200 in statement credits each year!
The Bulkhead Seat
Park Hyatt Johannesburg Opens In October
The Park Hyatt Johannesburg was first announced back in 2022 with an anticipated opening… The post Park Hyatt Johannesburg Opens In October appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
View from the Wing
American Airlines Doesn’t Allow Dogs To Have Their Own Seats, Here’s The Sneaky Way Passengers Do It [Roundup]
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 American Airlines Doesn’t Allow Dogs To Have Their Own Seats, Here’s The Sneaky Way Passengers Do It...
The Bulkhead Seat
Lounge Review: ITA Airways Hangar Lounge (FCO)
We had just ended our time in Puglia and were on the way home.… The post Lounge Review: ITA Airways Hangar Lounge (FCO) appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Miles For Family
Alaska: Just as good the 2nd time around?
I recently returned from my “free” (see this post) Alaska cruise a few days ago. Not to be confused with Leana’s recent Alaska cruise (see her trip report here). This was my second Alaska cruise. My first trip to Alaska was in 2017 on Disney Cruise Line with my entire...
One Mile at a Time
JetBlue Offering To Pay Pilots Not To Fly
JetBlue is clearly planning some significant capacity cuts in late summer and early fall, to the point that the airline is offering to pay hundreds of pilots to volunteer not to fly.
Eye of the Flyer
Delta Air Lines Fully Embracing What They Once Feared Most: A SkyMile is Worth 1 Cent!
I have never been a blogger who has assigned a hard numerical value to any kind of travel points (other than cash back, clearly) because the real value of points has always been so subjective depending on how you spend your points and in what class of service. Back when...
View from the Wing
Delta Air Lines Meltdown: Getting Worse Before It Gets Better As New Systems Crash
Monday was supposed to be better for Delta than Sunday – and it was, just cancelled ‘only’ 1,153 flights or 29% of their operation, and delayed another 45% more. On Sunday it was 36% canceled and 44% delayed. There’s no end in sight because even before 6 a.m. Tuesday they’ve already...
Traveling For Miles
Hotel loyalty programs can still make me do ‘irrational’ things
I've been playing around with loyalty programs for a long, long time, so it would be nice to think that after all these years I've grown impervious to the ways in which some programs can make one do things that, to an outsider looking in, look completely irrational and a...
Live and Let’s Fly
Pakistan Delays Auction To Privatize PIA
Pakistan has delayed the sale of beleaguered Pakistan International Airways (PIA) until autumn, as investors seek clarification on the books and on the potential return of service to Europe. PIA Sale Delayed Until September The economy of Pakistan is at a precarious crossroads and to stabilize spending and generate revenue,...