Can Credit Cards Be Canceled Due To Inactivity? Yes… Sometimes
One question I’m often asked is if credit card issuers close card accounts due to inactivity. In other words, could your card be canceled if you don’t put any spending on it for some amount of time, a…
What to Do If You Miss Your Flight Because of a Long TSA Line
If you’re a frequent flier, there’s a good chance you’ve experienced the panic that comes with joining an unexpectedly long airport security line. While you may have arrived well before your boarding …
United CEO Scott Kirby Publicly Makes (Bizarre) Case For Buying American
The past several weeks have possibly been the strangest period I’ve ever seen in the airline industry. A couple of weeks ago, we learned how United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby secretly proposed to Presid…
Bilt Rent Day Promotion May 2026: Up To 100% Avios Transfer Bonus (BA, IB, EI)
Bilt is the platform known for providing rewards for housing payments. Earlier this year we saw massive changes at Bilt, including an overhaul of the credit card portfolio, plus new ways that housing …
5 Casetta Vintage-Style Hotels in California & New Mexico
Vintage and retro vibes are enjoying a resurgence in the realm of hospitality. There are a few reasons travelers are on the hunt for these themes. First, they deliver on the nostalgia factor, tran…
Houston Air Traffic Controller Berates Qatar Airways Pilot: Who Was At Fault?
A Qatar Airways pilot and an air traffic controller at Houston Intercontinental Airport (IAH) recently had a disagreement on frequency. While the pilots were primarily at fault, this gets at the issue…
US Budget Airlines Demand $2.5 Billion In Government Assistance To Stay Afloat
Over the past week or so, there has been lots of talk of the government bailing out Spirit Airlines, which is on the brink of liquidation. If finalized, this would almost certainly give the government…
Hah: United Airlines’ CEO Is Banned From Casinos For Card Counting
The Wall Street Journal just ran an article about United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby, and about how the carrier has been trending upwards under his leadership. The piece starts with an interesting story …
No, The Government Has No Moral Obligation To “Save” Spirit Airlines
We know that Spirit Airlines is on the verge of liquidation, as the airline is in Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the second time in two years. Over the past week, we’ve learned that the government is plann…
My Hyatt Concierge: A Valuable Benefit, Or A Disappointing Gimmick?
There are lots of great benefits to World of Hyatt Globalist status. In this post, I’d like to talk about one of the “soft” benefits of Hyatt status, which is the My Hyatt Concierge perk. How do you e…
Which Hotel Group CEO Was Highest Paid In 2025? ($27.7 Million)
Recently, I covered US airline CEO compensation for last year, since proxy statements have been filed in the past few weeks. Curiosity got the best of me, so I also had a look at CEO compensation for …
Which US Airline CEO Was Highest Paid In 2025? ($32.3 Million)
In recent weeks, we’ve seen major US airlines release their proxy statements, which contain all kinds of interesting information. Among those is the executive compensation that these airlines paid in …
American Flight Attendant Jokes About Iran Attacking White House, Gets Fired
An American Airlines flight attendant was fired over her social media content, and even she wasn’t surprised… American flight attendant fired over social media content A Philadelphia-based Ameri…
Are Carry-On Rules Always Enforced For First & Business Class Passengers?
I’ve written in the past about the pros and cons of traveling with carry-ons vs. checked bags, and I’ve also written about how to avoid gate checking bags. An OMAAT reader asked me a question along th…
Aeroplan Updating Award Chart As Of June 2026: It’s A Devaluation, Mostly
Air Canada Aeroplan is one of the most useful frequent flyer programs out there for redeeming points, thanks to the huge number of airline partners the program has, the reasonable award pricing, and t…