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More than a month after the Israel‑U.S. conflict with Iran disrupted Gulf aviation, Emirates and Flydubai have restored most of their schedules, operating 146 and 67 flights respectively on Monday and 150 and 73 on Tuesday from Dubai. Emirates is now close to 80% of its pre‑war capacity, while Flydubai maintains a trimmed but stable network. The carriers also extended Skywards tier benefits and paused miles expiry through June 2026, and broadened flexible cancellation policies until April 2026. These moves aim to reassure travelers and recapture demand amid lingering regional uncertainty.
DoorDash has increased the minimum order amount for pickup orders from $10 to $20 for certain stores and locations. The change affects customers who rely on Chase credit‑card promotions that offer a $10 monthly DashPass credit, previously enough to meet...
The Dutch food safety authority (NVWA) inspected the Sheraton Schiphol hotel after a guest reported mice in its club lounge, confirming a pest infestation and issuing a fine. The regulator also ordered the lounge’s closure pending corrective action. The hotel...
Frequent Miler’s weekly roundup highlights a wave of expiring promotions, including a $450 bonus for new US Bank checking accounts, a 60,000‑point welcome offer on the Choice no‑annual‑fee credit card, and a World of Hyatt points sale at 2.08 cents each. Additional...
Hawaiian Airlines pilots will be required to shave their beards by April 20 as the carrier aligns its grooming standards with Alaska Airlines following their merger. The change is driven by a new Flight Operations Manual that conforms to the...
Hyatt and Chase have introduced a limited‑time bonus for World of Hyatt cobranded credit‑card members who stay at 14 Under Canvas glamping locations plus ULUM Moab, The Fields of Michigan, and Bar N Ranch between June 1 and September 8, 2026. Registrants must...
Etihad Airways has extended its flexible rebooking window, allowing passengers with tickets issued on or before February 28, 2026 to change flights free of charge until June 15, 2026. The airline also permits refunds for those tickets even when travel...
Effective April 1, 2026 the UK raised Air Passenger Duty (APD) for all flights departing the country. Premium long‑haul segments now incur a charge of £244‑£253 per leg (approximately $305‑$316). The increase applies to commercial and private‑jet tickets, including award...
Choice Privileges is auctioning NASCAR Cup VIP experiences, with bids starting at 40,000 points. Fans can earn or transfer points from Citi and Wells Fargo at a 1:2 conversion rate, effectively turning credit‑card spend into race‑day access. Each package grants...
The latest Frequent Miler episode highlights United’s refreshed credit‑card program, which now offers 10%‑15% discounts on paid and award flights and better mileage earnings. Southwest cardholder discount codes are also examined, showing how they can stretch points for everyday travelers....
A family in Delta’s Seattle Sky Club turned a four‑seat area into a makeshift play zone, removing shoes, spreading toys and blankets across the carpet. While Delta’s house rules require attire and behavior that maintain a dignified atmosphere, the incident...
A Maryland appeals court ruled that the 1999 Montreal Convention, which governs international airline liability, bars damages for wrongful deplaning when no physical injury or death occurs. Delta argued the Rome‑Atlanta‑Baltimore itinerary fell under the treaty, and the court agreed,...
A former NYC health inspector reveals that most restaurants treat food safety as a reactive, exam‑style task, fixing issues only when inspectors arrive. He argues that the real obstacle is limited managerial bandwidth, not lack of knowledge. Static checklists fail...
ALL Accor is offering meeting planners double ALL points for events booked at Sofitel, Sofitel Legend, MGallery and EMBLEMS properties between April 1 and December 31, 2026. Members must register and can apply the bonus to up to three qualifying meetings, earning two...
American Express Membership Rewards will cease Etihad Guest transfers on June 30, 2026, giving members a final window until June 29 to move points. The change trims one of Amex’s many airline partners, though Etihad’s award program is already limited...
