The Qantas First Class Lounge LAX opened in late 2014. It's generally regarded as one of the best airline lounges in the US, and for most miles & points enthusiasts, visiting this lounge is a bucket list item. Generally speaking, airline lounges in the…
Nowadays Chase issues three cards in their excellent Ink Business Card lineup -- the Ink Business Preferred℠ Credit Card, Ink Business Cash℠ Credit Card, and Ink Business UnlimitedSM Credit Card. However, back in the day they also issued the Ink Bold…
American is in the process of installing premium economy throughout their longhaul fleet. On the surface this seems like a good thing -- economy seats keep getting smaller and business class seats keep getting bigger, so it's nice to have an option inbetween…
Marriott's new loyalty program will kick in at some point in August. It could be August 1, or could be August 31. So we're potentially just over a week from a new program being introduced. For those of us who want to maximize our existing balance of…
Some of you may remember the story I wrote last year about the "lobster roll" I was served on an American Airlines flight between Los Angeles and New York. Well, I have an update on this, because I ordered the same dish on a flight a couple of days ago.…
Last September I wrote about how the Emirates Lounge JFK was closing for a renovation. The lounge closed on September 1, 2017, and was supposed to reopen in "early 2018." It's my understanding that they were initially planning on reopening in February.…
Delta SkyMiles has just announced a new promotion that has the potential to be useful, though don’t get too excited. Specifically, Delta is offering a 50% bonus for all eligible hotel, car, and retail activity through September 30, 2018. In order to…
I'm not sure how this story didn't initially get more media coverage, though it sure is alarming. On June 21, 2018, a China Airlines Cargo Boeing 747-400 with four people onboard was performing a flight from Anchorage to Chicago, when it had quite an…
I'm spending the weekend finalizing some travel for the late summer and early fall. In addition to booking a review trip, I'm also planning to take a trip with my dad to Europe in the coming weeks. We were supposed to go to Macedonia and Slovakia last…
Plaza Premium is one of the largest operators of lounges around the world. You may be familiar with Plaza Premium lounges, which are independent airport lounges that airlines often contract to, and that can typically also be accessed by Priority Pass…
Starwood Preferred Guest could disappear as a loyalty program in just over a week, as Marriott's new loyalty program is kicking in at some point in August (it could be August 1, it could be August 31, we still don't know). Last night I received the email…
I've been wanting to visit the Faroe Islands for years (located East of Iceland and North of the UK). I've heard it has incredible nature, and it's not nearly as overrun with tourists as the major hotspots in Iceland. One of the reasons it's probably…
Over the past 15 months or so, American has greatly improved their premium lounge experience. American has opened Flagship Lounges in Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, and New York, which are open to those traveling in international business class, premium…
Priority Pass is the world's largest network of independent airport lounges, with over 1,200 locations around the world. The number of Priority Pass members has increased greatly the past couple of years, ever since the Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card was…
For years, airlines around the world made huge profits by charging customers exorbitant fees in order to pay for flights with a credit card. People had different reasons for wanting to use credit cards, though for many of us it's all about earning points/miles.…
After spending a night at the Le Meridien Dubai, we headed to the airport early the next morning and had breakfast in the Emirates First Class Lounge, which I've reviewed before. One of the cool things about the A Concourse lounge is that you can board…
The Qantas First Class Lounge LAX opened in late 2014. It's generally regarded as one of the best airline lounges in the US, and for most miles & points enthusiasts, visiting this lounge is a bucket list item. Generally speaking, airline lounges in the…
Over the past 15 months or so, American has greatly improved their premium lounge experience. American has opened Flagship Lounges in Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, and New York, which are open to those traveling in international business class, premium…
Priority Pass is the world's largest network of independent airport lounges, with over 1,200 locations around the world. The number of Priority Pass members has increased greatly the past couple of years, ever since the Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card was…
After spending a night at the Le Meridien Dubai, we headed to the airport early the next morning and had breakfast in the Emirates First Class Lounge, which I've reviewed before. One of the cool things about the A Concourse lounge is that you can board…
I was pretty excited when Timberline Steaks and Grille at Denver Airport joined the Priority Pass network last fall. I've been there probably at least a dozen times since then. Having become somewhat of a regular, I know most of the ins and outs of the…
During our layover in Dubai we took advantage of Emirates' Dubai Connect program, where you can get a free hotel stay if your transit meets certain conditions. One of the purposes of the Gulf carriers is to promote their home countries, and one of the…
I have to hand it to Capital One, its marketing campaign for the Venture® from Capital One® is on point. Jennifer Garner has done a masterful job in drilling the idea of 2X points per dollar on all purchases and no blackout dates into our heads. I can’t…
The Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card is known for being a super card that offers a big welcome bonus, useful category bonuses, and a generous return on everyday spend. Between the $300 annual travel credit, Priority Pass membership, and triple points on…
For over a year now, Alitalia has been more or less bankrupt. Last March, Alitalia announced a restructuring plan, given how much money the airline was losing. Employees voted against this plan, given that they didn't want lay-offs or pay cuts. While…
For years, IHG Rewards Club has been offering PointBreaks, which is one of the best promotions in the hotel industry. On a quarterly basis IHG has made well over a hundred hotels available for just 5,000 points per night. The hotels are available on…
American shareholders better be worried about this lawsuit. Yesterday I shared the insane story of an American Airlines non-rev who was denied boarding on an American Airlines flight due to a combination of what she was wearing and the fact that she…
I'm a sucker for a good airline marketing campaign. Singapore Airlines' ad campaigns? Love them. Air France's "France Is In The Air" campaign? Okay, I actually have no clue what's going on, but it's so chic and French, and I can't help but like it.
Since mid-June, Starwood has been offering a 35% discount on purchased Starpoints, when you buy at least 5,000 points in one transaction. This promotion is valid through July 20, 2018, so today is the last day to take advantage of this deal. More than…
Well, I think an American Airlines employee is about to lose their travel privileges, if they haven't lost them already. One of the benefits of working in the airline industry is that you get flight benefits, and in some cases you can share them with…
I was pretty excited when Timberline Steaks and Grille at Denver Airport joined the Priority Pass network last fall. I've been there probably at least a dozen times since then. Having become somewhat of a regular, I know most of the ins and outs of the…
One of the best perks of The Platinum Card® from American Express ($550 annual fee) and The Business Platinum® Card from American Express OPEN ($450 annual fee) is access to Centurion Lounges. These lounges are for the most part significantly better…
