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  1. Dispatch

    Uber vs Lyft for work rides - am I missing something?

    I use Uber/Lyft pretty frequently for reimbursed work rides and I’m trying to figure out which ecosystem is actually better. Uber gives me around 5–6% cashback and can link to Marriott/Delta. Lyft gives 8% cashback and can link to United/Alaska/Hyatt. Marriott points from Uber don’t seem that meaningful to me since I already earn far more from hotel stays. Alaska + Lyft looks more interesting though - for example, 6x miles would give 900 miles on a

    Reddit r/awardtravel
    • Delta SkyMiles
    • World of Hyatt
    • Marriott Bonvoy
  3. Dispatch

    Hotel Brand Dilution: The Maddening But Predictable Trend Of Growth Over Quality

    Here’s a topic that I’ve written about in passing endlessly, but which I’ve never dedicated a post to, so I think it’s time. Can we just take a moment to talk about the complete collapse of hotel brand standards over the years? What’s going on, what’s driving this change, and how should us consumers adjust our travel planning because of this?

    One Mile at a Time
  5. Dispatch

    Review: United Airlines 737-700 Economy Class

    I enjoyed a short but productive fight on a United Airlines 737-700 in economy class, a fairly rare aircraft for me on the routes I tend to frequent. United Airlines 737-700 Economy Class Review (PIT-IAD) I don’t get on 737-700s very much these days, so I’m taking the chance to offer a review, despite the […]

    Live and Lets Fly
    • United MileagePlus
  10. Transfer bonus

    53 Points and Miles Deals Ending Soon: Transfer Bonuses, Award Discounts, and Bonus Points

    At least 53 promotions are ending or changing in the next two weeks. Here’s a roundup of the points and miles deals to consider maximizing soon, including transfer bonuses, award discounts, hotel bonus-point promotions, buy points and miles offers, status match opportunities, cardholder spending offers, savings, and more. Here’s the full list.

    AwardWallet Blog
  11. Dispatch

    United Business Class Passenger Finds Poop-Covered Blanket At Seat, Forced To Sit There Anyway

    A passenger traveling in United Airlines’ Polaris business class claims he boarded a long haul flight, only to find a blanket covered in feces at his seat. The crew had nowhere to move him to, so he was forced to stay in that seat for the entire flight… only to later discover that the pillow was covered in feces as well. What exactly is going on here?!

    One Mile at a Time
    • United MileagePlus
  12. Dispatch

    CX award flight on BA cancelled

    Had a BA flight outbound from LHR booked on CX points for early next year cancelled. I didn't receive a notification, just saw when I logged into CX. I called CX multiple times and they said only available reschedule they can book me on is 5 days later. They said I could try waiting to see if more availability opens up on their end from BA. There are two BA flights available via cash on the day I need to travel. Is there anything I can do to escalate to get

    Reddit r/awardtravel
  13. Dispatch

    Air France Denies Its Paris Lounge Sauna Became A Sex Den, But The Explanation Doesn’t Add Up

    Air France has now publicly denied that it closed the sauna in its Paris Charles de Gaulle lounge because passengers were engaging in sexual activity inside. Fair enough, but I stand by what I reported: that is what an Air France lounge manager told me when I specifically asked why the sauna had been permanently […]

    Live and Lets Fly
    • Air France-KLM Flying Blue
    • ANA Mileage Club
  14. Dispatch

    Sun Country Flight Attendant Charged With Assault, Faces Lawsuit Over Racist Altercation

    A Sun Country flight attendant is facing assault charges and a lawsuit, over an incident that happened on a flight earlier this month, after people were kicked off a flight. It’s common to see flight attendants kick people off planes with fairly limited repercussions, so at least the assault accountability is good.

    One Mile at a Time
  17. Dispatch

    Delta Air Lines Flight Attendants Ordered Not to Let Passengers Hold Onto Pre-Departure Beverages For Takeoff… Yes, That Includes Plastic Cups

    What to Know Delta flight attendants must now collect every pre-departure beverage, including plastic and paper cups, before pushback starting September 1, under a newly enforced FAA rule. In This Article Why a 34-year-old FAA regulation is suddenly being enforced more strictly, and what changed in May. Why the change could hit First Class service…

    Paddle Your Own Kanoo
    • Delta SkyMiles
  18. Deal

    Buy JetBlue TrueBlue Points With Up To 120% Bonus Through October 1, 2026

    JetBlue has launched a new buy & gift points sale with up to a 120% bonus for points purchases made through October 1, 2026 (you can now use JetBlue miles for United Airlines awards). Members can buy and receive up to 300,000 TrueBlue points every […]

    LoyaltyLobby
    • United MileagePlus
  20. Dispatch

    Business class seats together?

    Just booked my first business class seats (for myself and partner) on British Airways through Cathay Pacific. Because of this I could not select seats and it looks like we can only select at check in time. Otherwise it is about $275 to select seats early. What are my chances we will be able to sit together in the center of this place, or will we be randomly assigned seats? submitted by <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/fos

    Reddit r/awardtravel
    • British Airways Avios
    • Cathay Pacific
  22. Dispatch

    I’m Flying From Pittsburgh To Los Angeles Via Portugal And Germany Just To Ride One Last Lufthansa A340-600

    I decided to fly home from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles via Washington Dulles, Lisbon, and Frankfurt…as one does. The reason: to fly on a very special Lufthansa aircraft one more time. Booked! One Last Lufthansa A340-600 Journey (TAP Air Portugal A321 Too) Lufthansa plans to retire its iconic Airbus A340-600 fleet on October 25, 2026 […]

    Live and Lets Fly
    • Lufthansa Miles & More
  28. Dispatch

    Etihad Sparks Diplomatic Spat After Referring To Taiwan As Part Of China

    Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has made headlines in Taiwan, after it was revealed that one of the carrier’s inflight announcements referred to Taiwan as part of China. This caused a bit of a diplomatic spat, and the airline was forced to apologize, though let’s see how China feels about this…

    One Mile at a Time
    • Etihad Guest
  29. Dispatch

    How to Choose the Best Canadian Tire Credit Card

    Looking for the best Canadian Tire credit card? Discover the differences between the Triangle Mastercard and the World Elite Triangle Mastercard, their CT Money rewards, benefits, and strategies to maximize your savings.

    Milesopedia
    • ANA Mileage Club

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