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Secret Extra Legroom Seats on Air Canada Boeing 737 Max 8
Not many people are aware, Air Canada actually has two variations of the Boeing 737 Max 8. One version has 24 seats with extra legroom that Air Canada does not advertise, nor are they considered preferred seat. Continue reading to learn how to get those seats for a reduced price,...
The Points of Life
$300 Delta Damaged Luggage Payment: Fair?
My first stop on the Bula! Fiji Hub Trip Report was Michigan. I flew Delta Premium Economy. While the Wi-Fi was good, I was not impressed with how they handled my luggage (see Delta Damaged Bag Premium Economy Flight Review). I submitted a claim to Delta and months later they offered...
Miles For Family
Evaluating my MSC cruise upgrade offers
My daughter and I are taking a cruise around the Norwegian fjords this summer on MSC. We booked a Fantastica balcony cabin, and I have MSC Diamond status thanks to a status match from Disney Cruise Line. With Diamond status and a Fantastica cabin, we already get the following benefits:...
The Bulkhead Seat
American Changes Its Policy: You No Longer Need to Choose Between Your Pet or Rollaboard
People love to travel with their four-legged friends, but they often try to game…
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Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Passengers Bundled Out of Frontier Aircraft via Emergency Slides After They Get a Whiff of a Strange ‘Odor’
Passengers onboard a Frontier Airlines flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Orlando were bundled out of the aircraft via emergency slides in the early hours of Thursday morning after a strange smoke-like odor was detected in the cabin. One passenger had to be transported to the hospital for a...
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View from the Wing
Enough Is Enough: Sick And Tired Of Higher Rewards Card Annual Fees Paired With New Statement Credits
I'm sick and tired of credit card coupon books, especially when they're used to justify annual fee increases. Some consumers can make the economics work. The economics of the Entertainment Book used to work, too! There can be value here but the approach doesn't respect my time,...
Frequent Miler
Last call for Q1 quarterly Hilton card credits
In light of yesterday’s changes to the Hilton Honors Business Credit Card, we wanted to publish a quick reminder to use any quarterly credits such as those on a couple of the Hilton credit cards before March 31st for the first quarter of 2024. Reminder: Hilton cards feature quarterly credits...
Live and Let’s Fly
American Airlines Makes It Easier To Bring Dogs Onboard
American Airlines is making it easier for passengers to bring their dogs or cats onboard through an important change to its carry-on policy. Will this reduce the number of people gaming the system with fake service dogs? With Carry-On Bag Changes, American Airlines Makes It Easier To Travel With Your...
One Mile at a Time
Review: SWISS First Class Boeing 777 (MIA-ZRH)
For the first segment of my trip to Zimbabwe, I flew SWISS’ Boeing 777-300ER first class on the 8hr20min overnight flight from Miami (MIA) to Zurich (ZRH). This was my first time in many years flying SWISS first class, and I was looking forward to seeing how the experience was...
Frequent Floaters
Travel Agent Sails Away on Carnival Cruise Ship While 50 Clients Left at Dock in Miami!
This week I just had a back and forth with a reader, who has never been on a cruise, and was asking about if they should or should not use a travel agent. I said, as an NCL Frequent Floater, I tend to book with the Casinos at Sea department...
View from the Wing
Non-Hotel Guests Are Paying To Use Marriott Steam Rooms. They Go In, Shave And Leave [Roundup]
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The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Guest Sues Marriott After Stranger Sexually Assaults Him In His Room
After an a cancelled American Airlines flight left him stuck at the Charlotte Marriott…
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Eye of the Flyer
Still in Business? My Retention Call (Er, Chat) for One of My Favorite Cards
The very high annual fee showed up on one of my travel rewards credit cards. So, you know what that means: time to place a retention call!
The post Still in Business? My Retention Call (Er, Chat) for One of My Favorite Cards appeared first on Eye of the Flyer.
Frequent Miler
Best ways to get to cities in the US and Canada using miles
If you want to travel within the US and Canada using airline miles, your first thought might be to use miles from one of the major North American airlines. In some cases, that will indeed be your best bet. However, there are numerous opportunities to leverage foreign airline frequent flyer...
Live and Let’s Fly
United Airlines Makes Wheelchair Travel Easier
United Airlines has launched a new digital tool on its app and website that makes it easier for passengers who use a wheelchair to identify flights that can best accommodate the specific dimensions of their mobility device. United Airlines Makes Wheelchair Travel Easier And More Humane More than 200,000 wheelchairs...
One Mile at a Time
Avoiding Boeing Aircraft Is Entirely Irrational
Boeing has been under increased scrutiny in recent weeks, and for good reason. The company’s reputation is at an all-time low, after we’ve repeatedly learned how the aircraft manufacturer has prioritized short term profits over safety.
Monkey Miles
Chase Sapphire Reserve®, Ritz, JP Reserve to lose “restaurant” Priority Pass access
Chase Sapphire Reserve®, Ritz, JP Reserve to lose "restaurant" Priority Pass access
The post Chase Sapphire Reserve®, Ritz, JP Reserve to lose “restaurant” Priority Pass access appeared first on Monkey Miles.
One Mile at a Time
Finally: Miami Airport Skytrain Resumes Service
Traveling through Miami International Airport (MIA) Concourse D will be getting easier as of today. After being down for maintenance for roughly six months, the Skytrain that links the different parts of the terminal is finally reopening.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
More Tha 600 Border Force Officers Will Go On Strike at Heathrow Airport For Four Days From April 11
More than 600 Border Force officers at Heathrow Airport are expected to take part in four days of highly disruptive strike action, which is set to take place between the 11th and 14th of April, just as tens of thousands of families are returning from their Easter breaks. The strike...
One Mile at a Time
United Business Card 100K Bonus Miles Offer (Last Call)
In late January, we saw a huge new limited time welcome offer rolled out on the United Business Card. This is among the best offers we’ve seen on the card, and best of all, the card has a reasonable annual fee and strong perks.
One Mile at a Time
Buy Marriott Bonvoy Points With 40% Bonus (0.89 Cents Per Point)
Several weeks ago, Marriott Bonvoy launched its current promotion on purchased points, which is the first offer we’ve seen from the program in 2024. I wanted to post a reminder of this offer, as it will be ending shortly, so this is your last chance. This has the potential to...
Michael W Travels
Win A Trip For 4 To A US National Park!
Nature’s Own is running the Family Summer Adventure Sweepstakes. In the sweepstakes one lucky winner will win a grand prize trip for four to a US National Park of their choice! The prize includes airfare, a five night hotel stay, $1,500 in spending money and more. If I were to...
2PAXfly
SINGAPORE AIRLINES: Swaps Boeing 737 for Airbus A350 to Cairns
Upgrade your seat to Business Class if you are booked on this Cairns to Singapore route from 31 March. Singapore Airlines currently uses a 737 MAX-8 aircraft on the route five times a week, but it is swapping it out for an Airbus A350, but reducing frequency to only four...
2PAXfly
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: Ditching Boeing 737 MAX-10 for smaller MAX-8 models?
The AFR is reporting that Virgin Australia is looking to exercise some of its options to swap orders for the larger Boeing 737 MAX-10 planes for the smaller MAX-8 models. Virgin Australia has ordered 25 of the new 737 MAX 10 aircraft. Virgin has confirmed that the delivery of the...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Ban of Single Use Plastic Toiletries at Hotels Now In Effect in South Korea
The photograph of miniature plastic toiletry containers which is featured at the top of this article was taken at what was once the Grand Hilton Seoul hotel property ten years ago — and a ban of single use plastic toiletries at hotels is now in effect in South Korea as...
Frequent Miler
Buy Avianca LifeMiles from 1.22c per mile [Targeted]
One Mile at a Time reports on what could be a terrific offer for those targeted: some Avianca LifeMiles members can buy miles with up to a 170% bonus, which brings the cost down to just 1.22c per mile. That can make for a standout deal, particularly for international premium...
View from the Wing
Marriott Nightmare: After Cancelled American Airlines Flight, Bonvoy Titanium Woke Up To $160 Million Lawsuit
An American Airlines passenger was stuck overnight in Charlotte, and booked a room at the Charlotte Marriott City Center since he was a Bonvoy Titanium member.
He went to bed. It turns out that the self-closing door wasn’t working quite right, and didn’t close all the way. It wasn’t locked.
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Eye of the Flyer
TONIGHT(?): Southwest U.S. Could See Stunning Views of a Rocket Launch!
If you’re in the southwest United States this evening, keep your eyes peeled for what could be an absolutely amazing sight. I’m especially excited for folks traveling through this part of this country. SpaceX is scheduled to launch a rocket at 7:30 PM Pacific Daylight Time from Vandenberg Space Force...