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10.12NewsWestJet Holds the 737 MAX 10 Launch Contract, but the First Passenger Flight Is Still Open 10.09NewsAmex Plans Centurion Lounges at Newark and Heathrow T5, Expanded Lounges in Philadelphia and Houston 10.08AnalysisTravel AI's Real Test: What You Can Stop Managing

01News

WestJet Holds the 737 MAX 10 Launch Contract, but the First Passenger Flight Is Still Open

WestJet has the clearest contractual path to the first Boeing 737 MAX 10 through an Aviation Capital Group lease. Alaska Airlines has the most detailed public timeline. FAA certification and airline approvals will decide who flies passengers first.

MileIntel · 3 min read · Oct 12, 2026

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02News

Amex Plans Centurion Lounges at Newark and Heathrow T5, Expanded Lounges in Philadelphia and Houston

Amex plans new Centurion Lounges at Newark (2027) and Heathrow Terminal 5 (2028) and larger Philadelphia and Houston lounges. Philadelphia's lounge will temporarily close for renovation, expected to finish by end of 2027.

2 min · Oct 9, 2026

03Analysis

Travel AI's Real Test: What You Can Stop Managing

A Skift analysis argues travel AI should be judged by how much responsibility it takes on, especially after booking, not by how many steps it automates. Here is where to hand over control and where to keep it.

3 min · Oct 8, 2026

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04Guide

How to Use the Hilton Aspire Card's $400 Resort Credit

The Hilton Aspire resort credit offers up to $200 each half-year at participating Hilton resorts. Here's what counts, what doesn't, and how to avoid losing it.

3 min · Oct 7, 2026

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05News

Emirates' Refurbished 777s Bring 1-2-1 Business Class to More US Routes

Emirates' refurbished 777s, with 1-2-1 business class and direct aisle access, have flown several US routes per Simple Flying. Its table still lists Washington Dulles on an older 777-300ER, and Emirates warns aircraft can change.

2 min · Oct 5, 2026

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06News

Allegiant's New Florida Routes: Who Gains

Allegiant's new nonstop routes each fly two or three times a week in October. Punta Gorda–La Crosse is the only brand-new market; here is how the rest compare.

2 min · Oct 2, 2026

07Deals

Citi or Capital One? Choosing Between Two 30% JAL Transfer Bonuses

Citi and Capital One both offer 30% bonuses to JAL Mileage Bank, but the ratios and end dates differ. Here is how to choose, and why you shouldn't transfer without a specific award.

2 min · Sep 26, 2026

08News

Air Canada's Vancouver–Sapporo Nonstop Starts Dec. 17, 2026: What Skiers Should Check

Air Canada's first winter flights between Vancouver and Sapporo begin Dec. 17, 2026. Here's the schedule and the constraints to check before booking: fixed days, times subject to change and the Basic Economy ski-bag exception.

2 min · Sep 25, 2026

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09Analysis

Air France-KLM Flights: Amex Offer Cash or Flying Blue Miles?

Doctor of Credit reported an Air France/KLM Amex Offer valid through Sept. 30, 2026. Here is how to weigh paying cash against a Flying Blue saver award, and where the limits are.

3 min · Sep 24, 2026

10Analysis

The Big Three Earning-Rate Convergence, Ranked by Real Value

All three major U.S. airlines now award 5–11 miles per dollar on identical tiers. The earning side is dead as a differentiator. Here's where the real value gap lives.

8 min · Jul 3, 2026

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11Guide

How to Book A380 First Class Awards (Without Paying Surprise Surcharges)

A380 First Class awards on Emirates, Qantas, and Singapore Airlines cost far more than the miles suggest. This guide breaks down the real total cost and how to avoid the worst traps.

6 min · Jul 2, 2026

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12Analysis

Delta Is Quietly Deploying Lie-Flat Seats Domestically. Here's What It Costs You.

Delta scheduled 1,522 domestic lie-flat flights for June 2026. The right aircraft on the right route gets you an international business-class suite for ~25,500 SkyMiles one-way.

11 min · Jun 29, 2026

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13Deals

5 Southwest FLYWOW Mistakes Most Travelers Make This Summer

Southwest's FLYWOW code offers 40% off base fares through Dec 16, 2026. The real all-in discount is closer to 26%. We break down what the math says — and when points beat cash.

14 min · Jun 28, 2026

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14From the Cockpit

The Feature I Almost Didn't Build (And Why I'm Glad I Did)

I spent three weeks debating whether to build a delay predictor. Here's the fork in the road, the tradeoff I almost got wrong, and what the data showed.

5 min · Jun 27, 2026

15Guide

How to Transfer Chase Points to Hyatt (Without Losing 25% After October 1)

Chase Sapphire Preferred's Hyatt transfer drops from 1:1 to 4:3 on October 1, 2026. Transfer now or lose 25% of your points' value — permanently.

6 min · Jun 25, 2026

16Analysis

Transfer Bonuses Worth Your Points: The Real CPP Math in 2026

Not all transfer bonuses are worth chasing. A 55% bonus to Marriott destroys $965 in value on 100k points, while a 30% Chase-to-Virgin deal unlocks ANA business class for 41,000 points. The math is here.

6 min · Jun 24, 2026

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17News

Southwest's Hawaii Push Looks Like Spirit 2014. Here's What Happened Then.

Southwest adds BUR-HNL (Aug 4) and LAS-ITO (Aug 6) with fares from $153. But 6-hour flights on a short-haul carrier have a complicated history — and Rapid Rewards members should run the numbers first.

7 min · Jun 23, 2026

18Analysis

Chase Sapphire Preferred Is Quietly Nerfing Hyatt. Here's What It Costs You.

Chase Sapphire Preferred just changed its Hyatt transfer ratio from 1:1 to 4:3, a 25% cut. The new perks don't cover it. Here's what Hyatt loyalists need to know before October 1.

8 min · Jun 22, 2026

19Deals

The AMC-GAP Gift Card Sweet Spot, Ranked by Real Travel Value

AMC-GAP, FLX-FLX, RTK-RTK aren't sale fares. We break down what they actually are, and which real travel rewards strategies beat them on cents-per-point.

6 min · Jun 21, 2026

20News

First Class Suites Are Shrinking to 6 Seats. Here's What It Costs You.

Qantas, Singapore, Lufthansa, Cathay, and Qatar are all launching new First Class suites in 2026–2027. The cabins are getting smaller and the award prices are rising. Here is the full picture.

10 min · Jun 20, 2026

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