Delta First Class Meals w/ Photos & Descriptions
One of my favorite things about flying First Class on Delta is the onboard experience — specifically a hot meal! Delta changes its menu throughout the year, but some items come back, so I wanted to document the various Delta First Class meals and review the ones I’ve tried. Classic Cheeseburger Description: Beecher’s Just Jack…
How To Use SimplyMiles to Earn AA Status and Miles
When American Airlines relaunched the AAdvantage loyalty program in 2022, they introduced several ways to earn elite status (even without flying!). Unlike before, when you had to spend and fly a certain amount with American Airlines, the new loyalty program leverages various third-party partnerships to encourage customers to interact with the company in new and…
ORD Admirals Club Lounges – Which Is Best? [2024]
Chicago O’Hare International Airport is one of American Airlines’ major hubs, which means there are plenty of lounge options at the airport. In fact, there are 16 airport lounges in Chicago, and three of them are an Admirals Club. American Airlines also operates a Flagship Lounge at O’Hare. All of these are located in Terminal…
PHL Admirals Clubs — Which Is Best? [2024]
Philadelphia International Airport is a major hub for American Airlines, which means there is no shortage of lounge options (there are 10 different lounges at PHL!). Three of these are American Airlines Admirals Clubs (and one, which is under construction, will be a Flagship Lounge once it reopens). Last weekend, I flew to Philly and…
Delta Schedule Changes – Everything You Need to Know [2024]
Delta, like all airlines, frequently changes its schedules, especially for flights that are months out. In fact, Delta changes its schedules almost weekly, and usually on Saturday morning. The term “Schedule Change Saturday” is frequently cited on frequent flyer communities like Flyertalk and Reddit. While schedule changes can be frustrating, they can also open up…
The r/Churning Credit Card Flow Chart [2024]
While you’re probably familiar with points & miles blogs (hey, you’re on our website!) you may not realize that Reddit also has several resources dedicated to earning points and miles. They are called subreddits, and one of the most popular is r/Churning. Nearly 600,000 members contribute to daily threads for news, questions, and data points….
How to Use the Delta Stays Statement Credit [2024]
Another benefit introduced this year for Delta SkyMiles credit cardholders is a hefty annual hotel credit for hotel stays purchased through the Delta Stays Travel Extras portal. This is in addition to the Delta Amex Resy Credit we wrote about yesterday, among other exciting updates. What the heck is Delta Stays? You are probably wondering……
Delta Amex Resy Credit – How To Use It [2024]
American Express announced changes to the Delta credit card lineup in early 2024 (notably, just a few months after Delta announced changes to the Skymiles program). While the changes came with increased annual fees for Delta cardholders, additional benefits were introduced. This includes a new monthly Resy dining credit. What the heck is Resy? Resy…
How To Bid for Upgrade with Virgin Atlantic w/ Tips + Data Points [2024]
Virgin Atlantic offers a neat program that allows you to potentially save big by bidding to upgrade for better seats on your next flight. How To Bid for an Upgrade with Virgin Atlantic Up to seven days before your departure, you can bid for an upgrade with Virgin Atlantic. Simply follow these steps: You can…
Navy Federal vs USAA Credit Cards – What’s Best? [2024]
In our military family, a debate we have from time to time involves Navy Federal and USAA. My partner has been using USAA for years, and I use Navy Federal. Both USAA and Navy Federal focus on serving military members and their families, and if you’re on this page, it is safe to say you’re…
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Review: Lindner Hotel Berlin Ku’damm
After an incredible stay at the Lindner Hotel in Cologne, I was eager to head to Berlin and check into another Lindner hotel—this time, Lindner Hotel Berlin Ku’damm. Lindner Hotel Berlin Ku’damm is a 4-star hotel in KurfĂĽrstendamm, one of Berlin’s most famous avenues. It is one of only a handful of Hyatt hotels in…
Review: Lindner Hotel Cologne City Plaza [2024]
Lindner Hotel Cologne City Plaza is one of two Lindner Hotels in Cologne, Germany. I chose this hotel because of its location and the ability to redeem World of Hyatt points. It is in a local neighborhood, not the busy touristy area of Cologne near the central station and cathedral. Lindner Hotels joined the World…
Review: Lufthansa Business Lounge in Berlin
Lufthansa operates two lounges at Berlin Brandenburg Airport. I stopped at their Business Lounge before my flight to Cario in June 2024, which I could access since I was flying Business Class on AirEgypt, a Star Alliance member! Location & Hours The Lufthansa Business Lounge is in Terminal 1 on the second floor, near Gate…
Review: Hilton Garden Inn Paris La Villette
Hilton Garden Inn Paris La Villette is a newer 4-star Hilton Honors property in the La Villette area of Paris, north of the 19th arrondissement. While out of the way from the major sites of Paris, the hotel’s pricepoint piqued my interest… I was able to book it for 50,000 points per night in June…
Review: Hotel Eastlund in Portland, OR [2024]
Hotel Eastlund is a boutique hotel near the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon. It is part of the Best Western Premier Collection. I stayed here in May 2024 while I was in town for TravelCon. I don’t usually stay at boutique-style properties, but thanks to the Delta Stays Amex Credit, I got $200 off…
Review: Virgin Atlantic Revivals Lounge London Heathrow (LHR)
The Virgin Atlantic Revivals Lounge in London is an arrivals lounge in Terminal 3 at Heathrow Airport. Unlike most lounges you access before your flight, this lounge is located after customs and helps you refresh after a long transatlantic flight. I was impressed with the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse in New York, so I was eager…
Review: Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse New York (JFK)
I flew Virgin Atlantic from New York to London a few weeks ago, and thanks to my Delta status, I could access the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse before my evening flight across the pond! This was my first time in a Virgin Atlantic lounge, and I was excited to check it out! I have heard great…
Review: Qantas Lounge London Heathrow Airport
I had a chance to visit the Qantas International Lounge at London Heathrow Airport in Terminal 3 in early July 2024 while I waited for my delayed American Airlines 787-9 flight to Chicago. Luckily for me, the lounge was quiet when I stopped in, so I was able to snag some excellent photos for this…