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American and Starlux Finally Made Their Partnership Useful for Mileage Earners

American and Starlux have been dancing around each other for over a year. First came the interline agreement — basically a handshake letting you check bags through on a single ticket. Nice, but hardly...
Turkish Airlines Just Made Upgrading Cheap Economy Tickets a Lot Pricier
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Turkish Airlines Just Made Upgrading Cheap Economy Tickets a Lot Pricier

Turkish Airlines didn't send a memo. They didn't tweet a heads-up. They just updated the Miles&Smiles upgrade chart one day and now EcoFly ticket holders pay substantially more miles to reach the fron...

Sep 25, 2026
American Airlines and Starlux Just Made It Official — Earn AAdvantage Miles and Loyalty Points on Starlux Codeshares Starting Sept. 30
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American Airlines and Starlux Just Made It Official — Earn AAdvantage Miles and Loyalty Points on Starlux Codeshares Starting Sept. 30

American Airlines and Starlux have moved past the "circling each other" phase. The codeshare is approved. The frequent flyer partnership is confirmed. And the practical upshot is clear: if you book a ...

Sep 24, 2026
Alaska Airlines Adds Seattle‑Athens and Seattle‑Paris Nonstops Starting May 2027
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Alaska Airlines Adds Seattle‑Athens and Seattle‑Paris Nonstops Starting May 2027

Alaska just did something nobody expected — it’s adding nonstop flights from Seattle to two of Europe’s most iconic cities, Athens and Paris, beginning in May 2027. The carrier will operate the routes...

Sep 10, 2026
United Employee Threatens to Call ICE on Customer at SFO
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United Employee Threatens to Call ICE on Customer at SFO

United just did something nobody expected — an agent at SFO told a passenger “maybe we should call ICE on you,” then whipped out a phone to record the whole thing. The 82‑second clip, shared on Reddit...

Jul 17, 2026
Southwest Up to 40% Off Base Fares – No Promo Code Needed
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Southwest Up to 40% Off Base Fares – No Promo Code Needed

Southwest just pulled a fast one on us: up to 40% off the base fare, and you don’t even have to remember a promo code. The discount shows up as a strikethrough on the fare you see, so you’ll know inst...

Jul 8, 2026
Delta Gift Card Purchase Nets a Free Year of NYT All‑Access
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Delta Gift Card Purchase Nets a Free Year of NYT All‑Access

Delta’s tossing a bit of press in the gift‑card aisle. If you drop $500 on a Delta gift card before July 20, 2026, you’ll get a one‑year NYT All‑Access digital subscription delivered via a single-use ...

Jun 30, 2026
Qatar Airways Tightens Avios Award Rules for Family and Friends
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Qatar Airways Tightens Avios Award Rules for Family and Friends

These new Qatar Airways rules sound simple, but they really cramp your Avios flexibility. If you’ve been using your stash to book seats for parents, siblings, or travel buddies, you’ll now have to jum...

Jun 19, 2026
Breeze Airways 45% Off Round‑Trip Base Fares with Promo Code BIRTHDAY
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Breeze Airways 45% Off Round‑Trip Base Fares with Promo Code BIRTHDAY

If you’ve been eyeing a West Coast hop or a quick cross‑country jaunt, Breeze just threw a curveball – a straight‑up 45% slash on the base fare for round‑trip tickets. The math is simple: a $300 base ...

May 27, 2026
Emirates First Class Suites May Soon Include Private Bathrooms — Because Why Not?
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Emirates First Class Suites May Soon Include Private Bathrooms — Because Why Not?

Emirates, already renowned for its luxurious first-class experience, is pushing boundaries further. President Tim Clark confirmed during an industry event in Berlin that the airline is developing firs...

Apr 28, 2026
Alaska Lounge SFO Back in Priority Pass — With a $15 Co-Pay
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Alaska Lounge SFO Back in Priority Pass — With a $15 Co-Pay

If you’ve ever tried to squeeze into a crowded airport lounge during peak travel hours, the idea of paying extra for access might sound about as appealing as a middle seat on a transcontinental flight...

Apr 11, 2026
Airlines Keep Raising Bag Fees: American and Southwest Join the Trend
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Airlines Keep Raising Bag Fees: American and Southwest Join the Trend

Let’s get real: airline fees are the ex who just won’t stop texting. American Airlines is the latest to slide into your DMs with a “surprise” fee hike, because apparently $50 for a first checked bag i...

Apr 10, 2026
Air France-KLM Flying Blue Status Match Now Open to US & Canada
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Air France-KLM Flying Blue Status Match Now Open to US & Canada

Flying Blue has finally opened its paid status match to US and Canadian residents — no more shady VPN setups required. For $99, you can snag Silver status, while Gold commands $199. Platinum is availa...

Apr 3, 2026
ITA Airways Flies Into Star Alliance — What It Means For Your Miles
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ITA Airways Flies Into Star Alliance — What It Means For Your Miles

So ITA Airways is finally in Star Alliance. Cue the confetti? Maybe, but only if you’re the type who gets excited about airline alliances. Let’s break this down like we’re splitting a pizza in Rome — ...

Apr 2, 2026
Singapore Airlines Boosts Marriott Bonvoy Transfer Ratio by 50% — Here’s What It Means for Your Miles
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Singapore Airlines Boosts Marriott Bonvoy Transfer Ratio by 50% — Here’s What It Means for Your Miles

Starting April 1, 2026, Singapore Airlines will improve the transfer ratio from KrisFlyer miles to Marriott Bonvoy points by 50%. Instead of the previous 2:1 ratio (2 miles for 1 point), you’ll get 4 ...

Mar 30, 2026
EVA Air Infinity MileageLands 40% Miles Purchase Bonus
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EVA Air Infinity MileageLands 40% Miles Purchase Bonus

EVA Air is offering a tiered promotion for purchasing Infinity MileageLands miles through March 26, 2026. Members who buy 3,000 miles or more receive a 40% bonus, reducing the effective cost to approx...

Mar 26, 2026
Delta SkyMiles Flash Sale: Round-Trip Flights to Asia from 30,000 Miles
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Delta SkyMiles Flash Sale: Round-Trip Flights to Asia from 30,000 Miles

Delta has launched a flash sale on award flights to Asia and the Pacific, with round-trip fares starting at 30,000 SkyMiles in Main Basic Economy. Eligible Delta credit cardholders (any card except th...

Mar 26, 2026