150% Transfer Bonuses, Helicopter Rides, And Gold Status For Delta Flights — All Free From Bilt Rewards by Gary Leff on August 20, 2025

I’m increasingly loving Bilt Rewards even without the credit card. If you aren’t a member (it’s free) you’re missing out – on points you could be earning, and on the most valuable points currency.

SWISS’s New Grand Suite Is The Bedroom In The Sky To Book For 2026 by Gary Leff on August 20, 2025

SWISS is introducing two distinct, fully enclosed First Class suites – rolling out first on the Boston – Zurich route at the start of 2026, and already bookable.

Delta’s Next Europe Flight Is On The Line—Ibiza, Malta Or Sardinia? You Decide by Gary Leff on August 20, 2025

Delta is running a “Route Race” where they say they’re letting SkyMiles members and their employees vote on one European island that will be added as a summer 2026 destination.

Queen Elizabeth Refused To Open A UK Airport Terminal Because British Airways Followed Gun Laws by Gary Leff on August 20, 2025

Queen Elizabeth II refused to honor an airport by opening its new terminal in 2000 because an airline – following British law – refused to transport his gun when he was flying up to see her at Balmoral Castle.

Passengers Tackle Hammer-Wielding Man Who Set Milan Airport Check-In Ablaze by Gary Leff on August 20, 2025

A man in the check‑in hall ignited a fire and started swinging a hammer at the desks and monitors at Milan Malpensa airport terminal 1 just before 11 a.m. local time this morning.

‘Let Me On!’ Southwest Passenger With Giant Backpack Melts Down At Orlando Gate by Gary Leff on August 20, 2025

Wild video shows a passenger with an oversized hiking backpack leans over the counter at Orlando airport’s gate 125, arguing with a Southwest Airlines agent. She gestures wildly toward the jet bridge door but she’s blocked from boarding.

100,000 Miles, A Companion Award, And Status Credit: Alaska Airlines Enters The Premium Card Game For The First Time by Gary Leff on August 20, 2025

For Alaska Airlines customers who redeem points with a companion once a year, the annual companion award covers the cost of the annual fee completely. And this card is an Alaska Airlines tool – fee waivers, travel delay credits, points flexibility (family pooling, hotel transfers) and credit towards elite status.

Nearly-Perfect, Free Starlink Wi-Fi Is Coming To Alaska Airlines—Starting Next Year For Loyalty Members by Gary Leff on August 20, 2025

Starting next year, Starlink will be free onboard Alaska flights for Atmos Rewards loyalty program members. Alaska’s full installation is expected in 2027. Until then, Alaska’s wifi works reasonably well on most aircraft for $8.

Free Worldwide Business Class Upgrades—Plus Choose How You Like To Earn Points: Alaska Airlines Launches Atmos Rewards by Gary Leff on August 20, 2025

The Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards program is the new name, that Alaska and Hawiian miles will be combined into. Miles no longer expire. Free long haul business class upgrades for elites. Choose your own mileage-earning. And no devaluations are part of this change at all.

70,000 American Airlines Miles, No Spend—Window on Barclays Cards Closes Soon by Gary Leff on August 19, 2025

Currently, two banks issue American Airlines credit cards in the U.S.: Citibank and Barclays. The airline’s new cobrand deal grants exclusivity for this business to Citibank starting next year. And Barclays cards are going to move over to Citi.

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