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While generally considered some of the best domestic airline lounges, Amex’s Centurion Lounges have been victims of thei...
23/03/2024

While generally considered some of the best domestic airline lounges, Amex’s Centurion Lounges have been victims of their own success since the first location opened as Las Vegas’s McCarran (now Harry Reid) Airport in 2013. With Amex’s lax underwriting standards, it seems anyone and their dog can get approved for the bank’s Platinum Card, and their lounges in the US have suffered from overcrowding and long waits for entry in some cases....

While generally considered some of the best domestic airline lounges, Amex’s Centurion Lounges have been victims of their own success since the first location opened as Las Vegas’s McCarran (now Harry Reid) Airport in 2013. With Amex’s lax underwriting standards, it seems anyone and their dog ...

Back in the day, Wi-Fi at airports was largely a paid service, but now nearly every major airport offers some form of fr...
21/03/2024

Back in the day, Wi-Fi at airports was largely a paid service, but now nearly every major airport offers some form of free Wi-Fi to all travelers. Now it seems we're seeing the exact opposite phenomenon with power outlets in airports, with reports on Reddit suggesting that Memphis International Airport (MEM) is trialing monetization of power outlets with Japanese startup company Vidergy Networks. Yes, seriously....

Back in the day, Wi-Fi at airports was largely a paid service, but now nearly every major airport offers some form of free Wi-Fi to all travelers. Now it seems we're seeing the exact opposite phenomenon with power outlets in airports, with reports on Reddit suggesting that Memphis International Airp...

The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA) is gearing up for what could be a significant move by the carrier. The...
19/03/2024

The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA) is gearing up for what could be a significant move by the carrier. The union recently announced that it has retained several law firms in anticipation of Southwest Airlines potentially acquiring another airline. This move signals that SWAPA is taking proactive steps to protect its members' interests in the event of a merger or acquisition....

The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA) is gearing up for what could be a significant move by the carrier. The union recently announced that it has retained several law firms in anticipation of Southwest Airlines potentially acquiring another airline. This move signals that SWAPA is taking...

Once a year, usually around late February, Hyatt announces a slew of hotel award category changes. So far, unlike their ...
27/02/2024

Once a year, usually around late February, Hyatt announces a slew of hotel award category changes. So far, unlike their competitors which have all gone to fully-dynamic award pricing, Hyatt still maintains an award chart, and opts to make changes all at once, one time per year. This can lead to outsize value, particularly during peak times and large events....

Once a year, usually around late February, Hyatt announces a slew of hotel award category changes. So far, unlike their competitors which have all gone to fully-dynamic award pricing, Hyatt still maintains an award chart, and opts to make changes all at once, one time per year. This can lead to outs...

If you’ve been on TikTok lately, you might have seen a video claiming that Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World’s Magi...
25/02/2024

If you’ve been on TikTok lately, you might have seen a video claiming that Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom burned down yesterday. The video shows images of the castle engulfed in flames, and suggests the Reedy Creek Fire Department took an hour to arrive on scene, at which point the castle was unsalvageable....

If you’ve been on TikTok lately, you might have seen a video claiming that Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom burned down yesterday. The video shows images of the castle engulfed in flames, and suggests the Reedy Creek Fire Department took an hour to arrive on scene, at which...

American Airlines has announced some changes to its AAdvantage program that will affect how you earn miles and Loyalty P...
20/02/2024

American Airlines has announced some changes to its AAdvantage program that will affect how you earn miles and Loyalty Points on flights, depending on where you book. Starting with tickets issued on May 1, 2024, you will only earn miles and Loyalty Points on flights when you: Book directly with American and eligible partner airlines. Book travel anywhere as an AAdvantage Business member or contracted corporate traveler....

American Airlines has announced some changes to its AAdvantage program that will affect how you earn miles and Loyalty Points on flights, depending on where you book. Starting with tickets issued on May 1, 2024, you will only earn miles and Loyalty Points on flights when you: Book directly with Amer...

Travel can be yucky, no doubt. But I can’t help but be a little taken aback at the callous and utter disregard for publi...
12/02/2024

Travel can be yucky, no doubt. But I can’t help but be a little taken aback at the callous and utter disregard for public health & safety displayed by an Elizabeth, NJ Marriott property....

Travel can be yucky, no doubt. But I can’t help but be a little taken aback at the callous and utter disregard for public health & safety displayed by an Elizabeth, NJ Marriott property.

Global Entry is one of the best travel perks money can buy (and that assumes you don't have a credit card that will reim...
09/02/2024

Global Entry is one of the best travel perks money can buy (and that assumes you don't have a credit card that will reimburse you for it!). It allows you to breeze through immigration and customs when returning to the U.S. from abroad, and it also includes TSA PreCheck, which lets you skip the long security lines at the airport. But what if you have a family member who is not so squeaky clean? Can their criminal record or immigration status affect your Global Entry membership?...

Global Entry is one of the best travel perks money can buy (and that assumes you don't have a credit card that will reimburse you for it!). It allows you to breeze through immigration and customs when returning to the U.S. from abroad, and it also includes TSA PreCheck, which lets you skip the long....

Just when you thought the lifetime language situation with AmEx couldn't get any worse, they've gone ahead and added ano...
09/02/2024

Just when you thought the lifetime language situation with AmEx couldn't get any worse, they've gone ahead and added another restriction to their signup bonuses. This time, the victim is the AmEx Green Card, which now falls under the dreaded "waterfall" rule....

Just when you thought the lifetime language situation with AmEx couldn't get any worse, they've gone ahead and added another restriction to their signup bonuses. This time, the victim is the AmEx Green Card, which now falls under the dreaded "waterfall" rule.

Hyatt's new promo is not very impressive, but it's better than nothing. If you have some Hyatt stays planned in the next...
09/02/2024

Hyatt's new promo is not very impressive, but it's better than nothing. If you have some Hyatt stays planned in the next few months (or even if you don't as there's no penalty to register), you might as well register once it opens and earn some bonus points....

Hyatt's new promo is not very impressive, but it's better than nothing. If you have some Hyatt stays planned in the next few months (or even if you don't as there's no penalty to register), you might as well register once it opens and earn some bonus points.

Hyatt has just confirmed that it will end its partnership with Small Luxury Hotels (SLH) in the near future, while Hilto...
09/02/2024

Hyatt has just confirmed that it will end its partnership with Small Luxury Hotels (SLH) in the near future, while Hilton simultaneously announced a new partnership with the group of boutique and luxury properties. The writing has been on the wall for some time that Hyatt and SLH would eventually break it off, especially with Hyatt's acquisition of similar platform Mr & Mrs Smith (causing the company to cut ties with IHG), and now last month's announcement of SLH's new partnership with Capital One Travel....

Hyatt has just confirmed that it will end its partnership with Small Luxury Hotels (SLH) in the near future, while Hilton simultaneously announced a new partnership with the group of boutique and luxury properties. The writing has been on the wall for some time that Hyatt and SLH would eventually br...

Chase just dropped a pleasant surprise for existing Ritz-Carlton Credit Card holders, and if you're among them, your wal...
17/01/2024

Chase just dropped a pleasant surprise for existing Ritz-Carlton Credit Card holders, and if you're among them, your wallet might be getting a bit heavier....

Chase just dropped a pleasant surprise for existing Ritz-Carlton Credit Card holders, and if you're among them, your wallet might be getting a bit heavier.

After months of delays largely owing to the hacking of MGM's IT infrastructure last year, Marriott and MGM have finally ...
16/01/2024

After months of delays largely owing to the hacking of MGM's IT infrastructure last year, Marriott and MGM have finally revealed the details of their new partnership, which will allow members of both loyalty programs to earn and redeem points, receive elite benefits, and transfer points between the two programs. Sounds great, right? Well, not so fast....

After months of delays largely owing to the hacking of MGM's IT infrastructure last year, Marriott and MGM have finally revealed the details of their new partnership, which will allow members of both loyalty programs to earn and redeem points, receive elite benefits, and transfer points between the....

Hyatt seems to be quietly orchestrating a mass deflagging of properties, quietly ushering them out of the esteemed World...
15/01/2024

Hyatt seems to be quietly orchestrating a mass deflagging of properties, quietly ushering them out of the esteemed World of Hyatt program. One Hyatt Place property in Tulsa, OK, not only lost its coveted Hyatt affiliation, but took on a rather dubious moniker in its place....

Hyatt seems to be quietly orchestrating a mass deflagging of properties, quietly ushering them out of the esteemed World of Hyatt program. One Hyatt Place property in Tulsa, OK, not only lost its coveted Hyatt affiliation, but took on a rather dubious moniker in its place.

So, you think you've seen it all when it comes to bizarre incidents during flights? Well, buckle up, because this one mi...
10/01/2024

So, you think you've seen it all when it comes to bizarre incidents during flights? Well, buckle up, because this one might shock even the most seasoned flyer. A recent Reddit post on the r/americanairlines community shared an eyebrow-raising tale that'll have you questioning your fellow passengers' sanity – or at least their understanding of acceptable carry-on items....

So, you think you've seen it all when it comes to bizarre incidents during flights? Well, buckle up, because this one might shock even the most seasoned flyer. A recent Reddit post on the r/americanairlines community shared an eyebrow-raising tale that'll have you questioning your fellow passengers'...

On January 6, 2024, Alaska Airlines flight 1282, a Boeing 737 MAX 9, experienced a cabin depressurization event due to a...
10/01/2024

On January 6, 2024, Alaska Airlines flight 1282, a Boeing 737 MAX 9, experienced a cabin depressurization event due to a faulty door plug. The incident raises concerns about the design and safety of the aircraft, adding to Boeing’s challenges in restoring public trust....

On January 6, 2024, Alaska Airlines flight 1282, a Boeing 737 MAX 9, experienced a cabin depressurization event due to a faulty door plug. The incident raises concerns about the design and safety of the aircraft, adding to Boeing’s challenges in restoring public trust.

Chase is turning up the heat once again with the return of the best-ever initial bonus offers on two of its no annual fe...
12/12/2023

Chase is turning up the heat once again with the return of the best-ever initial bonus offers on two of its no annual fee business credit cards. Both cards are throwing a whopping $900 your way, which translates to a cool 90,000 Ultimate Rewards points....

Chase is turning up the heat once again with the return of the best-ever initial bonus offers on two of its no annual fee business credit cards. Both cards are throwing a whopping $900 your way, which translates to a cool 90,000 Ultimate Rewards points.

In a previous post, we dished out the deets on a Delta passenger who took culinary creativity to new heights by cooking ...
12/12/2023

In a previous post, we dished out the deets on a Delta passenger who took culinary creativity to new heights by cooking shrimp and mashed potatoes in an airplane lavatory sink. Now, the TSA itself has weighed in on the viral video...

In a previous post, we dished out the deets on a Delta passenger who took culinary creativity to new heights by cooking shrimp and mashed potatoes in an airplane lavatory sink. Now, the TSA itself has weighed in on the viral video

Capital One, the financial behemoth often viewed as the dark horse in the credit card race, has been making some intrigu...
12/12/2023

Capital One, the financial behemoth often viewed as the dark horse in the credit card race, has been making some intriguing moves lately. It seems Capital One has escalated its war on responsible credit users....

Capital One, the financial behemoth often viewed as the dark horse in the credit card race, has been making some intriguing moves lately. It seems Capital One has escalated its war on responsible credit users.

Some people take the concept of "cooking on the go" to a whole new level, and it's not exactly a Michelin-starred affair...
11/12/2023

Some people take the concept of "cooking on the go" to a whole new level, and it's not exactly a Michelin-starred affair. In a video that redefines the term "terrible idea," a culinary pioneer with the TikTok handle showcases his skills in the art of airplane lavatory cooking....

Some people take the concept of "cooking on the go" to a whole new level, and it's not exactly a Michelin-starred affair. In a video that redefines the term "terrible idea," a culinary pioneer with the TikTok handle showcases his skills in the art of airplane lavatory cooking.

We've all been there – cutting it close, racing against the clock to make it to the airport just in the nick of time, es...
07/12/2023

We've all been there – cutting it close, racing against the clock to make it to the airport just in the nick of time, especially for domestic flights. It's a habit many of us share, but it might be time to reconsider, especially with the looming possibility of additional TSA screenings this holiday season....

We've all been there – cutting it close, racing against the clock to make it to the airport just in the nick of time, especially for domestic flights. It's a habit many of us share, but it might be time to reconsider, especially with the looming possibility of additional TSA screenings this holida...

Monday night, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) witnessed yet another incident that's becoming all too famili...
06/12/2023

Monday night, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) witnessed yet another incident that's becoming all too familiar in recent times – a runway incursion. This time, it involved Southwest Airlines flight WN2959 from Nashville (BNA), adding to the growing list of near-misses at the Austin airport over the past year....

Monday night, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) witnessed yet another incident that's becoming all too familiar in recent times – a runway incursion. This time, it involved Southwest Airlines flight WN2959 from Nashville (BNA), adding to the growing list of near-misses at the Austin air...

American Airlines and Aer Lingus forged a partnership early in 2022. Despite the promising start, the journey to full in...
05/12/2023

American Airlines and Aer Lingus forged a partnership early in 2022. Despite the promising start, the journey to full integration faced challenges. However, as of December 2023 (in other words, now), a breakthrough has emerged....

American Airlines and Aer Lingus forged a partnership early in 2022. Despite the promising start, the journey to full integration faced challenges. However, as of December 2023 (in other words, now), a breakthrough has emerged.

Multiple reports are streaming in, and it's not the kind of news AmEx Platinum cardholders passing through Miami Interna...
04/12/2023

Multiple reports are streaming in, and it's not the kind of news AmEx Platinum cardholders passing through Miami International Airport (MIA) were hoping for. The Centurion Lounge is officially on hiatus, and the cause? A rather mysterious "plumbing issue." The initial rumors suggest "at least three days" of downtime, but for those familiar with MIA's track record (see also: indefinite closure of the SkyTrain…...

Multiple reports are streaming in, and it's not the kind of news AmEx Platinum cardholders passing through Miami International Airport (MIA) were hoping for. The Centurion Lounge is officially on hiatus, and the cause? A rather mysterious "plumbing issue." The initial rumors suggest "at least three....

Alaska Airlines just dropped a Sunday bombshell: they went shopping and picked up a Hawaiian Airlines in a hefty $1.9 bi...
04/12/2023

Alaska Airlines just dropped a Sunday bombshell: they went shopping and picked up a Hawaiian Airlines in a hefty $1.9 billion deal, subject to regulatory approval. Admittedly, airline mergers are generally bad for consumers, but dare I say that this one would be an overall good thing for most passengers?...

Alaska Airlines just dropped a Sunday bombshell: they went shopping and picked up a Hawaiian Airlines in a hefty $1.9 billion deal, subject to regulatory approval. Admittedly, airline mergers are generally bad for consumers, but dare I say that this one would be an overall good thing for most passen...

Hyatt is ushering in changes to its World of Hyatt loyalty program in 2024, and the overall outlook appears positive for...
01/12/2023

Hyatt is ushering in changes to its World of Hyatt loyalty program in 2024, and the overall outlook appears positive for most of us. The alterations touch on various aspects, offering members increased flexibility and added benefits without significant devaluation....

Hyatt is ushering in changes to its World of Hyatt loyalty program in 2024, and the overall outlook appears positive for most of us. The alterations touch on various aspects, offering members increased flexibility and added benefits without significant devaluation.

So, you've decided to level up your travel game and make the leap from a standalone TSA PreCheck membership to Global En...
28/11/2023

So, you've decided to level up your travel game and make the leap from a standalone TSA PreCheck membership to Global Entry. Smart move. But what exactly happens to your beloved TSA PreCheck membership during the application process? Let's break it down....

So, you've decided to level up your travel game and make the leap from a standalone TSA PreCheck membership to Global Entry. Smart move. But what exactly happens to your beloved TSA PreCheck membership during the application process? Let's break it down.

It's no secret that the airline industry has been a rollercoaster lately, with domestic travel taking a nosedive while i...
27/11/2023

It's no secret that the airline industry has been a rollercoaster lately, with domestic travel taking a nosedive while international demand remains surprisingly robust. But let's zoom in on a scene I encountered at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) during the Thanksgiving holiday that I don't recall ever seeing before....

It's no secret that the airline industry has been a rollercoaster lately, with domestic travel taking a nosedive while international demand remains surprisingly robust. But let's zoom in on a scene I encountered at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) during the Thanksgiving holiday that I....

You either love or hate the Admirals Club at DFW Terminal C. It’s giant, and it’s dated. If you ever wanted to know what...
26/11/2023

You either love or hate the Admirals Club at DFW Terminal C. It’s giant, and it’s dated. If you ever wanted to know what it was like to be George Clooney’s character in Up in the Air, this club could likely give you a pretty good idea....

You either love or hate the Admirals Club at DFW Terminal C. It’s giant, and it’s dated. If you ever wanted to know what it was like to be George Clooney’s character in Up in the Air, this club could likely give you a pretty good idea.

Crossing the Atlantic requires a longer range; in the good ol' days, this typically meant using a widebody aircraft like...
22/11/2023

Crossing the Atlantic requires a longer range; in the good ol' days, this typically meant using a widebody aircraft like the Boeing 777 or Airbus A330. The XLR promised to change that, ushering in a new era of point-to-point flying and enabling mid-sized US markets to see nonstop flights to Europe. Well, IAG may have just thrown cold water on that dream....

Crossing the Atlantic requires a longer range; in the good ol' days, this typically meant using a widebody aircraft like the Boeing 777 or Airbus A330. The XLR promised to change that, ushering in a new era of point-to-point flying and enabling mid-sized US markets to see nonstop flights to Europe.....

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