Miles To Memories
MGM Sale, Mr. Beast’s Vegas Drama, Casino Meltdowns, Uncashed Money & Fighting Over Roulette!
MGM's quirky Vegas sale, Mr. Beast comes to town, renaming Las Vegas county, the most overpriced hotel in Las Vegas and MGM's cyberattacker caught. The post MGM Sale, Mr. Beast’s Vegas Drama, Casino Meltdowns, Uncashed Money & Fighting Over Roulette! appeared first on Miles to Memories.
View from the Wing
Southwest Airlines Now Selling Elite Status, Hints At What Assigned Seats Might Look Like
Through August 22, Southwest Airlines is offering to sell elite status. They will sell you the qualifying points you need to earn elite benefits through December 31, 2025. Continue reading Southwest Airlines Now Selling Elite Status, Hints At What Assigned Seats Might Look Like...
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: Switchlens – Turn Any Smartphone into a Professional Camera (back by Friday)
The SwitchLens lens allows you to add a pro camera to your phone, turning any smartphone into a professional camera. You only have a little bit of time left to back ...
View from the Wing
New Rise Credit Card To Make Tuition Payments Rewarding (‘Bilt For Tuition’)
Rise has opened the waitlist for a new credit card designed to reward tuition payments – whether K-12 private school, university or graduate school. The idea is to reward payments that don’t usually make sense by credit card, since most schools tack on a fee to pay by card. Continue...
Frequent Miler
Vacations by Marriott Bonvoy promo: Earn 25k bonus points on 4+ night packages
Vacations by Marriott Bonvoy is running a generous promotion at the moment which is awarding 25,000 bonus points on packages including a stay of four nights or more. While it’s not worth a mattress run, it will be worth checking out package prices if you were planning on booking a...
The Bulkhead Seat
JetBlue Expands NY and New England Route Network; Adds Manchester-Boston Regional Airport
JetBlue Airways announced today that it’s beginning to fly to/from Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT).… The post JetBlue Expands NY and New England Route Network; Adds Manchester-Boston Regional Airport appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
One Mile at a Time
Delta Improves Reimbursement For Stranded Travelers
Since last Friday, Delta has been in full meltdown mode, as the airline has canceled over 5,000 flights. Fortunately operations are starting to stabilize, and by Thursday, the airline anticipates not having many cancelations.
ATX Jetsetter
Alaska Airlines Opens New Lounge in San Francisco (SFO)
Alaska Airlines has opened its newest lounge, and its largest lounge in California at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The post Alaska Airlines Opens New Lounge in San Francisco (SFO) appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
Your Mileage May Vary
Analysis of Delta Air Lines’ Struggles To Address Meltdown Problem
Delta Air Lines’ operations have been dreadful since the computer crashes caused by CrowdStrike. While the number of delayed and canceled flights would be a problem for any airline, it’s…
Miles To Memories
Earn Up to 2,500 Points for Paying Bills with US Bank Cards [Targeted]
US Bank is sending out emails with offers that can earn you 1,500 or 2,500 points for paying your bills with a US Bank credit card. The post Earn Up to 2,500 Points for Paying Bills with US Bank Cards [Targeted] appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Monkey Miles
New Amex Centurion Lounge now open at DCA
Just on the heals of the recently opened Amex Centurion lounges at ATL airport, Amex has just opened their newest Centurion Lounge at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) on Wednesday, 7/17.  I haven’t been to this lounge ( embarrassingly I haven’t visited the ATL lounge either despite living in...
Economy Class & Beyond
Farnborough Air Show 2024 – Day 3 – A Calm Before an Order Storm?
Day three of the Farnborough Air Show has passed, so it’s time to dive into what headlines there are. If any. It’s been a little dry, to put it mildly As usual, we’ll be presenting this alphabetical order of the Civil Aircraft OEMs, followed by any other headlines that raise...
One Mile at a Time
Unpacking The Airline Industry Overcapacity Narrative…
If you’ve listened to airline executive speaks in recent weeks about financial results or their forecast for the industry, you’ve probably heard one theme more than any other — overcapacity (well, unless you’re listening to a Delta earnings call, in which case you probably heard ”premium”).
View from the Wing
Police Brutality Caught On Camera: Stomping On Man’s Head During Airport Arrest
The officer is seen holding a taser over a man lying prone on the ground. He kicks the man in the face and stomps the back of his head twice while trying to arrest suspects involved in a violent altercation that appears to have been between passengers. Police were...
Miles To Memories
Delta Woes Continue as Department of Transportation Launches Probe
According to the flight-tracking website FlightAware, the airline has already canceled or delayed another 1,000 flights on Wednesday. The post Delta Woes Continue as Department of Transportation Launches Probe appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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...