My family spent most of the daylight hours of Christmas in the SAS Lounge in Copenhagen and it turned out to be a very lovely and productive day. We Spent Seven Hours In The SAS Lounge Copenhagen On Christmas...
I Tried Status-Free Airline, Hotel Free Agency And Hated It
After years of frustration with loyalty programs I proudly freed myself of the elite status grind. I hated it and came crawling back to both airline and hotel status. Why Chasing Status Had Run Its Course Every year the...
Mocked For Hyatt–Rosewood Take, Now Marriott Circles
I was roasted for suggesting Rosewood should sell to Hyatt. Now leaked documents point to a Marriott-Rosewood tie-up. [Alleged] Marriott Legal Email Screenshot Leaks Rosewood Acquisition Plans Over the past few days a rumor has been making the rounds...
Aer Lingus Is Pulling Long-Haul Out Of Manchester
If you were hoping Aer Lingus’ base in Manchester would help claw back long-haul relevance, you may want to sit down. Aer Lingus is set to stop selling long-haul flights from Manchester beyond March 31, 2026, specifically the Manchester...
Last Call: Massive Capital One Venture X Business Welcome Offer, Up To 400K Bonus Miles
Link: Learn more about the Capital One Venture X Business The Capital One Venture X Business card is generating attention for a headline-grabbing welcome offer of up to 400,000 miles. That number is real, but it is also conditional,...
Christmas Eve In The Sky: Flying SAS Business Class To Copenhagen
We spent Christmas Eve with Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), enjoying an evening journey to Copenhagen to kick off a brief trip to Germany for the holidays. Christmas Eve In SAS Business Class I mentioned yesterday, when outlining my elite status...
United Airlines Lays Out Contract Tradeoffs For Flight Attendants As Pay Talks Intensify
United Airlines has now publicly outlined its position in ongoing contract negotiations with flight attendants, and while the airline insists it is pushing toward an “industry-leading” agreement, the details reveal a tradeoff for cabin crews: raises paired with structural...
Poland Bets Big On Port Polska: Mega-Airport Aims To Become Europe’s Next Major Hub
Poland is betting big on its future in aviation with a mega-airport project that could reshape the map of European travel and provide a massive new hub for LOT Polish Airlines. Long known as the Central Communication Port, the...
American Airlines Brings Texas BBQ To First Class With Pecan Lodge Partnership
American Airlines is bringing a taste of Texas to the skies with a new partnership that lets passengers enjoy barbecue from one of Dallas’ most famous smokehouses on select flights…as a BBQ-loving omnivore, I’m a lot more impressed than...
My 2026 Elite Status Strategy: Embracing Free Agency Across Airlines And Hotels
As we enter the new year, I’m doubling down on an elite status strategy that worked very well in 2025: free agency. This year, I will continue to fly carriers where the price and schedule make the most sense....
Turkish Airlines Eyes Premium Economy Comeback, Reviving “Comfort Class” Era
It appears that Turkish Airlines is seriously considering the return of premium economy to its longhaul aircraft, a welcome move that brings back fond memories of “Comfort Class.” Turkish Airlines Considering Bringing Back Premium Economy Turkish was one of...
From Triumph To Tragedy: Mother Jailed For 10 Years After Death Of Girl Born On Air Canada Flight
This is a heartbreaking story that intersects aviation history, child welfare, and criminal justice. A Canadian mother has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after a judge found her responsible for the death of her five-year-old daughter, a...
My Conversation With U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy…
I mentioned earlier that U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy attended the signing ceremony for the historic Boeing – Alaska Airlines aircraft order and Alaska’s 787 livery reveal. After the ceremony, I had a chance to briefly speak with Duffy....
Inside Alaska Airlines’ New Global Livery Reveal: My Quick Trip To Seattle
It’s time for another “day in the life of a travel blogger” story, where I’ll share about a very quick trip to Seattle for the global livery reveal for Alaska Airlines. My Trip To Seattle For Alaska Airlines Livery...
Trump’s Doomsday Plane Heads To Washington, DC As Global Tensions Rise
With global geopolitical tensions simmering and the Trump administration making extraordinary threats about military operations abroad, an often unseen but critical piece of U.S. national security infrastructure has quietly moved into position. The U.S. Air Force’s E-4B “Nightwatch,” commonly...
United Airlines Flight Attendants Resume Contract Talks With Patience Wearing Thin
After years of stalled negotiations and a decisive rejection of a tentative agreement, United Airlines flight attendants are once again sitting down with management. But this time, the tone is sharper, expectations are higher, and patience is wearing thin...
Avelo Abandons ICE Deportation Flights As Politics, Protests, And The Price Catch Up
Avelo Airlines is backing away from the ICE deportation flight business, and the implications are bigger than one carrier ending one controversial contract. This is about how a small airline tried to buy stability, got swallowed by politics, and...
10 Business Class Products I Hope To Fly In 2026
It worked so well in 2025 that I’m embracing my status as “free agent” this year, which will make it easier than ever to review new products, but also make the effective use of miles and points all the...
Systemwide Upgrades Or Gifted Gold Status? A Tricky American Airlines Loyalty Point Decision
An American Airlines Executive Platinum member asked for some help choosing his 175,000 Advantage Loyalty Point Reward and I think it’s an interesting discussion concerning the value of Gold status very systemwide upgrades. Systemwide Upgrades Or Gifting AAdvantage Gold...
Alaska Airlines Orders 110 Boeing Jets, Locking In Growth For The Next Decade
Alaska Airlines has placed the largest aircraft order in its history, committing to more than 100 new Boeing narrowbodies and expanding its widebody fleet as it continues a growth strategy that has been years in the making. While the...
