Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: One of the Last Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn Performances – Kevin Gets a little Seoul and Tokyo
One of the Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn Performances TRIP REPORT: Kevin gets a Little Seoul and Tokyo  Time to dive into another of the big franchises animated in Japan – Mobile Suit Gundam– and for one of the last times ever, seeing off the Unicorn Gundam for one of its...
Traveling For Miles
Deal: Buy Air Canada Aeroplan points from 1.38 cents (90% bonus – targeted)
Air Canada Aeroplan has launched a new bonus on points purchases made through 29 October 2026. The top bonus on offer is 90% which sees points being sold from 1.38 cents each (US, not Canadian, unfortunately), and while this isn't the best deal we usually see from Aeroplan, this sale...
Traveling For Miles
New route: Air Canada gives North America its only non-stop service to Seville
A lot of new route focus has been on United Airlines in recent months, but Air Canada has been doing its bit to keep us all interested as well and following on from its summer 2027 announcement at the beginning of September, the airline is now back to tell us...
Economy Class & Beyond
Japan Airlines selects the Embraer E190-E2 for fleet J-Air’s fleet replacement
Japan Airlines is continuing its fleet renewal, this time focusing on its regional fleet by selecting the Embraer E190-E2.  J-AIR Embaer E190-E2 – Image, JAL  The airline has placed an order for 16 E190-E2 airraft (firm orders), with 10 further options. Deliveries are scheduled to start in 2029. The E190-E2s...
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Frequent Miler
The greatest Delta sweetspot award: Europe/Africa to Australia/New Zealand
Delta charges roughly three zillion SkyMiles (give or take) for international Delta One flights. But… if you can find award availability on Delta’s partners, and if none of the flights touch North America, you can do really well. With that in mind, I think I’ve found the single best-value Delta...
Frequent Miler
Capital One Offers might get doubled in the first year for new Discover cardholders
The Discover It card has never had a particularly exciting welcome offer, usually only awarding $100 bonus cashback. However, it has been possible to enhance your earnings thanks to an additional offer that awards double cashback on all your cashback earnings (other than from referrals) in your first year. That...
Points With a Crew
5 reasons I keep recommending the Chase Sapphire Preferred for people starting out
Amongst my friends and family, I'm considered the "credit card guy". When I'm asked for recommendations, most of the time it's the Chase Sapphire Preferred...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
10 Travel Protections For Passengers To Be Eliminated Effective As of October 19, 2026
10 travel protections for passengers are to be eliminated effective as of Monday, October 19, 2026 due to ten events that will be reclassified as within the control of an airline to outside the control of an airline as a result to changes of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 that...
Frequent Miler
Hyatt promo: Earn 1.5X Aeroplan points on stays in addition to Hyatt points
The ability to transfer points to other members online isn’t the only good news out of World of Hyatt today. They’ve now opened registration for a new promotion that’s awarding 1.5 Aeroplan points per dollar spent on stays through February 14, 2027. Those Aeroplan points are in addition to your...
View from the Wing
American Airlines’ Network Chief Is Reportedly Out—His Boss Wants To Reverse The Retreat He Managed
Brian Znotins defended American’s retreat from Los Angeles–Asia flying and its preference for domestic growth. Nat Pieper now wants a global network that wins customers in major markets.
View from the Wing
Hyatt Finally Lets You Transfer Points Online Tomorrow—But Adds An Annual Cap
Starting October 15, Hyatt members can share points online instead of submitting a signed form. The new annual limits matter for family pooling, especially when moving Chase points through a household member’s Sapphire Reserve.
Frequent Miler
Weekend in Europe, where should Greg go? | Coffee Break Ep125 | 10-14-26
Greg is going to Berlin, but he may not stay in Berlin for the weekend. He hasn’t yet booked a flight home, so he could hop over to another European city and fly home from there. Nick recommended Prague, but are there other places Greg should consider? Coffee Break: Weekend...
Your Mileage May Vary
Frequent Flyer Programs Keep Moving the Goalposts. When Do We Stop Chasing?
Frequent flyer programs have always changed. Award charts get more expensive. Elite requirements go up. Benefits get added, removed or shuffled around. For those of us who’ve been doing this…
Frequent Miler
Keep an eye on your statement credits when buying Lululemon gift cards
Doctor of Credit had a concerning report yesterday that listed multiple data points of people not receiving statement credits when buying Lululemon gift cards in-store with their American Express Platinum Card® due to the card’s up to $75 per quarter credit for Lululemon. That follows an ever-expanding clampdown on being...
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: Soopl Urban Terrain Performance Suitcase (Back By Thursday)
The Soopl suitcase is an urban terrain suitcase, with oversized wheels designed for streets and suites. It's on Kickstarter, but only for a few more...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: One of the Last Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn Performances – Kevin Gets a little Seoul and Tokyo
One of the Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn Performances TRIP REPORT: Kevin gets a Little Seoul and Tokyo  Time to dive into another of the big franchises animated in Japan – Mobile Suit Gundam– and for one of the last times ever, seeing off the Unicorn Gundam for one of its...
View from the Wing
Etihad’s Chief Commercial Officer Leaves To A Wave Of Criticism—What Did People Really Think While He Was In Power?
Reports of bullying and humiliation have followed Arik De’s departure from Etihad. Timur Kuran’s idea of preference falsification helps explain why people speak up after a boss leaves—and why defenders may now keep quiet.
One Mile at a Time
World of Hyatt Launching Free Online Points Transfers Between Members
World of Hyatt is expected to launch free online points transfers between members on October 15, 2026. Here's what we know so far, and what limits might come with it.
Your Mileage May Vary
Is Your Hotel’s Ice Really Safe? There’s Something You Should Know
Hotel ice machines are generally safe when properly maintained, but there are several ways ice can become contaminated. From water quality to cleaning practices, here’s what travelers should know before…
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Marriott Bonvoy: Earn 20,000 Bonus Points on flight+hotel packages to the Caribbean, Latin America, and Mexico(October 14 Bonus Offer Highlight)
Today's Bonus Offer Highlight is this month's Vacations by Marriott bonus offer where you can 20,000 points on flight+hotel packages in Caribbean, Latin America, and Mexico. Check out all of the new bonuses added today:
Frequent Miler
United is making it harder to earn elite status from 2027
United announced some changes yesterday as to how its MileagePlus program will work from 2027. Unfortunately it’s not good news as they’re making elite status harder to earn, although depending on how you earn United status—and how high of a tier you’re aiming for—these changes might not affect you whatsoever....
One Mile at a Time
Air Canada Aeroplan Status Challenge For World Of Hyatt Elites: Worth It?
Air Canada Aeroplan has launched its promised status challenge for World of Hyatt Explorist and Globalist members, with Globalists able to earn up to Aeroplan 75K status over 90 days.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Earn 3,000 Reward Points When You Join ALL Accor+ Explorer As a New Member
You can earn 3,000 reward points when you join as a new member of the ALL Accor+ Explorer membership program for a membership fee of either $225.00 in United States dollars or 15,000 ALL Rewards points per year... ...but you must...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Receive up to a 90% bonus when you buy Air Canada Aeroplan points
Air Canada Aeroplan’s latest buy points promotion provides members with the opportunity to receive up to a 100% bonus when buying points by October 29, 2026. The up to 90% bonus offer: Receive up to a 90% bonus when you buy 5,000 or more Aeroplan points. Offer valid to Oct...
View from the Wing
Exclusive: Delta Eyes American’s Austin Admirals Club For A Temporary Delta One Lounge
Delta executives have been visiting American’s lounge as they consider an interim home for Delta One in Austin. It wouldn’t serve the first summer of Paris flights, but could open years before Delta’s permanent lounge.
Your Mileage May Vary
Whatever Happened to the Amex EveryDay Cards?
If you’ve been around the credit card world long enough, you probably remember the Amex EveryDay cards. They were never the flashiest cards in the American Express lineup. They had…
Miles To Memories
World of Hyatt and Air Canada Aeroplan Partnership, Aeroplan Elite Status Challenge Now Live
Air Canada and World of Hyatt have launched a partnership that promises to give members more ways to earn and redeem rewards across travel experiences.
Frequent Miler
Get 10% back on Lyft rides with new Chase Offer
There’s a good Chase Offer for Lyft showing on some folks’ accounts that can save you up to 10% on rides, up to a maximum of $10 (or $100 in Lyft spending). The offer is valid for single use only. Unlike Amex, Chase allows you to redeem offers on multiple...
Traveling For Miles
Singapore Airlines adds Business Class sleeper suits and new amenity kits in every cabin
Singapore Airlines will start introducing new amenity kits in every cabin from November 2026, on flights of more than six hours. Sleeper suits will be offered on all long-haul flights and on selected medium-haul overnight flights of more than six hours.
Traveling For Miles
Ending: Best Chase to Marriott transfer bonus we’ve seen in a while (70%)
For the last month, the bonus for transfers between Chase and Marriott has sat at 70% (a level we haven't seen for well over a year), and at that level, a few interesting opportunities open up. Those opportunity will end (at least until the next great transfer bonus) tomorrow.
Economy Class & Beyond
VietJet Air Launches its Hanoi – Almaty – Prauge Service
Some good aviation news: VietJet Air is expanding its long-haul service, with it formally launching its Hanoi – Almaty – Prague service. Vietjet aircraft receives a ceremonial water salute upon arrival at Prague Airport – Image, Vietjet The new air links offer more travel options between Vietnam, Kazakhstan and the...
{Tech} for Travel
Could soundcore Space 2 Pro be the Travel Headphones for 2027?
For flights, commutes and hotel work sessions, soundcore Space 2 Pro pairs adaptive noise cancelling with long battery life and Hi-Res audio. The post Could soundcore Space 2 Pro be the Travel Headphones for 2027? appeared first on Tech for Travel.
Traveling For Miles
United announces key MileagePlus changes for 2027 (no more PQF and status will be harder to earn)
If you've been earning United MileagePlus Premier status by flying often rather than spending a lot, your route to MileagePlus elite status is about to close, and if you've had your eye on earning or retaining Premier 1K status next year, you now have a higher bar to clear. Here's...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Being the Very Best, Like No One Ever Was – Pokémon Centres in Tokyo – Kevin gets a little Seoul and Tokyo
Being the Very Best, Like No One Ever Was – Pokémon Centres in Tokyo TRIP REPORT: Kevin gets a Little Seoul and Tokyo  It’s time to engage with The Pokémon Company and its attractions in the Tokyo area. How much Pikachu can you handle in an afternoon?  When Life Gives...
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Good news: Elite Night credits from the IHG credit cards now stack (what that means for status and Milestone Rewards)
Since the big refresh back on 1 October, all the Chase/IHG co-branded credit cards now offer card holders a number of Elite Night credits every year just for holding the card. Originally, the terms and conditions that came with each card clearly limited card holders to one set of annual Elite...
Economy Class & Beyond
CrossCountry Trains to lease an additional eight Class 221 SuperVoyagers
CrossCountry Trains (the operator that operates long-distance services across the United Kingdom which avoid London) has announced plans to strengthen its long-distance fleet with the introduction of eight additional Voyager trains, which will enter service in succession from early 2027. The additional trains have been secured through collaboration between CrossCountry,...