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Cruise Lines Likely to Restrict Number of Free Drinks on Beverage Packages Soon After $300,000 Carnival Judgment - Eye of the Flyer A woman was served 15 shots of tequila on a Carnival cruise, sued, and won $300,000. Here is why that court ruling may soon impact your drink package.

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Cruise Lines Likely to Restrict Number of Free Drinks on Beverage Packages Soon After $300,000 Carnival Judgment - Eye of the Flyer A woman was served 15 shots of tequila on a Carnival cruise, sued, and won $300,000. Here is why that court ruling may soon impact your drink package.

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More Legroom? HUGE Seatback Screens? Delta Announces Airbus Widebody Refreshes Here’s a genuine, not-sarcastic shocker: more legroom is coming to coach seats. Plus, it will soon be easier than ever to watch movies and shows on other passengers’ screens. (Don’t tell me you keep your eyes on your own?!) Delta One Suite Upgrades Delta Air Lines announced that 24-inch, 4K “cinema-quality screens” will be part […] The post More Legroom? HUGE Seatback Screens? Delta Announces Airbus Widebody Refreshes appeared first on Eye of the Flyer.

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Delta Cuts Summer Routes, Two LAX Near-Misses in One Night, and Pilots Are Meowing on the Emergency Radio Delta Air Lines is suspending several routes this summer as jet fuel prices soar, (there’s a “sore” pun somewhere in there, drop yours in the Comments section), LAX had not one but two runway near-misses in a single evening, JetBlue’s own founder is warning the airline might go bankrupt, and two pilots were caught meowing […] The post Delta Cuts Summer Routes, Two LAX Near-Misses in One Night, and Pilots Are Meowing on the Emergency Radio appeared first on Eye of the Flyer.

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Delta Upgrades Cabins While Cutting Routes, Capital One Launches New Venture Business Card, and JetBlue Bankruptcy Rumors Delta's making cabin improvements while cutting summer routes. Plus: Capital One just launched a brand new business card, and JetBlue bankruptcy speculation is back. The post Delta Upgrades Cabins While Cutting Routes, Capital One Launches New Venture Business Card, and JetBlue Bankruptcy Rumors appeared first on Eye of the Flyer.

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Listen to This: Does the 5X at Amazon Work on Audible Book Purchases? One of the Freedom Flex's 5X categories this quarter is Amazon purchases — but does that include Audible? I needed to buy an audiobook anyway, so I ran the test. Here's what actually posted to my account, plus what it means if you're an audiobook buyer. The post Listen to This: Does the 5X at Amazon Work on Audible Book Purchases? appeared first on Eye of the Flyer.

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Capital One Introduces Another “Come Out Ahead” Card with a Massive Early Spend Bonus Capital One — once an afterthought in the travel rewards credit card and known simply for its commercials starring the (lovely and kind) Jennifer Garner — continues its upstart ways. It just introduced another rewards card that should be easy for many cardholders to break even on. The is new on the scene. (And it offers […] The post Capital One Introduces Another “Come Out Ahead” Card with a Massive Early Spend Bonus appeared first on Eye of the Flyer.

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Capital One Introduces Another “Come Out Ahead” Card with a Massive Early Spend Bonus Capital One — once an afterthought in the travel rewards credit card and known simply for its commercials starring the (lovely and kind) Jennifer Garner — continues its upstart ways. It just introduced another rewards card that should be easy for many cardholders to break even on. The is new on the scene. (And it offers […] The post Capital One Introduces Another “Come Out Ahead” Card with a Massive Early Spend Bonus appeared first on Eye of the Flyer.

Capital One Introduces Another “Come Out Ahead” Card with a Massive Early Spend Bonus

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What to Do First With This Popular Gold Rewards Card Many cardholders miss out on hundreds of dollars in annual statement credits simply because they don't know how to enroll or where to use them. I watched a family member leave points on the table for years before finally asking for help. Here's everything you need to know about actually using the Gold Card the right way—from enrolling in those tricky statement credits to stacking 4X points at restaurants worldwide. Plus, the one redemption mistake that wastes your points faster than anything else. The post What to Do First With This Popular Gold Rewards Card appeared first on Eye of the Flyer.

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Delta Fee Hike, 500K Point Offers, and a Wild Week of Travel Chaos You Might’ve Missed Delta made a quiet but impactful move this week, while massive points offers and strange travel headlines added to the mix. The post Delta Fee Hike, 500K Point Offers, and a Wild Week of Travel Chaos You Might’ve Missed appeared first on Eye of the Flyer.

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Air France Aborts Takeoff LAX, EU Airports Running Out of Gas, 1st Lady 70M Dollar Jet, TSA Helps ICE Arrests, Dubai’s Tourism is Dead and More Travel News Here are this week’s travel and cruise headlines and news from around the web and interweb: Air France Jet aborts takeoff at LAX after another aircraft enters runway The First Lady is getting a $70,000,000 Boeing that could be the most lavish jet in government history EU airports warn of looming “systemic” jet fuel crunch […] The post Air France Aborts Takeoff LAX, EU Airports Running Out of Gas, 1st Lady 70M Dollar Jet, TSA Helps ICE Arrests, Dubai’s Tourism is Dead and More Travel News appeared first on Eye of the Flyer.

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Huge: Up to 500,000 Points Across Two Business Card Offers There are currently two business card offers circulating with targeted bonuses of up to 300,000 points and 200,000 points. If you’re eligible for both, that’s up to half a million points on the table. As High As 300,000 Points: The Business Platinum® Card from American Express offers new members the opportunity to earn . There […] The post Huge: Up to 500,000 Points Across Two Business Card Offers appeared first on Eye of the Flyer.

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Delta Lounge Plans, Near-Collision Incident & Cruise Cost Warnings: What You May Have Missed Happy Spring Break to those who celebrate. And Happy Kids Going Back to School Next Week for those who will be celebrating (like my wife and me). We have lots to catch up on, you and me. So, let’s jump right into it. Delta has been making plenty of headlines — some more exciting than […] The post Delta Lounge Plans, Near-Collision Incident & Cruise Cost Warnings: What You May Have Missed appeared first on Eye of the Flyer.

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Delta Schedule Change Saturday Is Back — Check Your Flights Another fairly significant “Schedule Change Saturday” has arrived for some Delta Air Lines passengers this weekend. What Can Happen During a Schedule Change? Here’s what might shift when schedules update: Flight departure days Rare, but it happens Departure and arrival times Aircraft swaps Seat assignments Your perfect seat might disappear Some travelers check their reservations […] The post Delta Schedule Change Saturday Is Back — Check Your Flights appeared first on Eye of the Flyer.

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Cruise Ships vs. Pirates, Disgusting Delta Sky Club Lines, Cruising With Your Cat, Yes Tomato Juice is Better on Jets and More Travel News Here are this week’s travel and cruise headlines and news from around the web and interweb: Cruise Ships Secret Weapon Against Pirates: The Sonic Cannon LRAD [This is the Delta Sky Club] LGA insane line, and it’s not TSA This residential cruise allows passengers to live onboard – and bring their furry friends Faster-than-sound passenger […] The post Cruise Ships vs. Pirates, Disgusting Delta Sky Club Lines, Cruising With Your Cat, Yes Tomato Juice is Better on Jets and More Travel News appeared first on Eye of the Flyer.

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Delta One Lounge MSP Update: New Plans Emerge! (April 2026) A new report suggests Delta Air Lines may finally bring its ultra-premium Delta One Lounge concept to Minneapolis–St. Paul (MSP) — something we wrote about back in 2024. According to The Minnesota Star Tribune‘s Bill Lukitsch, Delta is eyeing “a 20,000-square-foot space above Concourse G” at the Twin Cities’ major airport. That’s the same (perpetually […] The post Delta One Lounge MSP Update: New Plans Emerge! (April 2026) appeared first on Eye of the Flyer.

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First-Time Cruiser? How Long Should Your Very First Cruise Be? 3, 5, 7 Days or Longer? We Have the Answer Planning your very first cruise comes with a long checklist of decisions: the embarkation port, the itinerary, the cruise line, the type of cabin. But one question that doesn’t get nearly enough attention is: how long should that first cruise actually be? Get it wrong, and you risk turning your first cruise into your last […] The post First-Time Cruiser? How Long Should Your Very First Cruise Be? 3, 5, 7 Days or Longer? We Have the Answer appeared first on Eye of the Flyer.

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I Beg You Delta – Don’t Copy United Airlines And Bring Back The CRJ200’s! For many years, when flying almost every week as the “Delta Points” blogger, I ended up again on a Delta CRJ200. Back when CVG or Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky International Airport was a mega hub for their regional partner I almost always connected there from South Bend. Before Delta ended flying what many called “Satan’s […] The post I Beg You Delta – Don’t Copy United Airlines And Bring Back The CRJ200’s! appeared first on Eye of the Flyer.

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EXPIRING WEDNESDAY: Up to 125,000 Bonus Miles (Plus Delta MQD, Hotel Statement Credit, and Much More) A batch of unusually strong travel rewards offers is about to disappear — and a few include an easy shortcut to elite status. If you’ve been waiting, this is your window. The post EXPIRING WEDNESDAY: Up to 125,000 Bonus Miles (Plus Delta MQD, Hotel Statement Credit, and Much More) appeared first on Eye of the Flyer.

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Is Norwegian Viva’s Complimentary Dining Any Good? An Honest Review Plus Photos Norwegian Cruise Line’s “free” dining used to be a highlight—but on the Viva, things feel a little… smaller. Here’s what’s still worth ordering (hello, perfect poached eggs and shrimp scampi), what to skip, and a few smart pro tips to get the most out of your meals at sea. The post Is Norwegian Viva’s Complimentary Dining Any Good? An Honest Review Plus Photos appeared first on Eye of the Flyer.

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Delta Flight Diverts Over Racist Slur, CEO Promises AA Points Valuable, Items Must Power on or NO Fly, New Cruise Tattoo Rules, 15 Year Cruise and More Travel News! Here are this week’s travel and cruise headlines and news from around the web and interweb: Delta Air Lines Warns Passengers Of “Additional Security Measures” For Carry-On Items At Its Major International Hubs American Airlines CEO Just Promised AAdvantage Miles Will Stay More Valuable Than Rivals Garuda Indonesia Loss Widens as Scheduled Airline Revenue Slips […] The post Delta Flight Diverts Over Racist Slur, CEO Promises AA Points Valuable, Items Must Power on or NO Fly, New Cruise Tattoo Rules, 15 Year Cruise and More Travel News! appeared first on Eye of the Flyer.

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Why Private Island Days Are the Hidden Gem of Any Cruise — And How to Make the Most of Them One of the greatest joys of cruising is the ability to wake up in a brand-new destination every day — different ports, cities, and countries — all without unpacking more than once. Add in world-class amenities and a level of service that’s hard to match anywhere on land, and it’s easy to see why cruising […] The post Why Private Island Days Are the Hidden Gem of Any Cruise — And How to Make the Most of Them appeared first on Eye of the Flyer.

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Alert: Rising Oil Prices Could Add Hundreds to Your Cruise Bill — Even if Paid in Full You researched your cruise months in advance, compared itineraries, found the perfect deal, and paid it off in full before the final payment date. Now you are counting down the days until you set sail. Then, seemingly out of nowhere, you get notice that a new charge has appeared on your account. Welcome to the […] The post Alert: Rising Oil Prices Could Add Hundreds to Your Cruise Bill — Even if Paid in Full appeared first on Eye of the Flyer.

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10% Back at Lululemon via Rakuten — Stack with Statement Credits (Ends Soon!) If you’ve been putting off a lululemon purchase, **today’s a very good day to fix that.** Rakuen currently offers 10% cash back or 10X points on lululemon purchases when you start shopping through the portal. That’s already a solid return—but it gets better. New to Rakuten? There’s an Easy $50 Bonus If you don’t yet […] The post 10% Back at Lululemon via Rakuten — Stack with Statement Credits (Ends Soon!) appeared first on Eye of the Flyer.

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Seat Type, Flight Length and Arrival Time: How Travelers Can Beat Jet Lag and Reset Faster One of my favorite things to tell people who are younger is that before I was 30 I could sleep sideways in a chair for 4 hours and pop up the next day refreshed and ready to rock and roll. Once I broke 30 I could sleep 8 hours in pure Egyptian cotton sheets and […] The post Seat Type, Flight Length and Arrival Time: How Travelers Can Beat Jet Lag and Reset Faster appeared first on Eye of the Flyer.

Seat Type, Flight Length and Arrival Time: How Travelers Can Beat Jet Lag and Reset Faster

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Airport Chair Limbo, Cruise Lines Cancel Middle East Season, TSA Workers Need Gift Cards, Epic Waymo Fail Video and More Travel News! Here are this week’s travel and cruise headlines and news from around the web and interweb: Since when did airport limbo become a thing? (video) Costa and AIDA Cruises Cancel 2026/2027 Middle East Season Major US airports are asking people to donate gift cards and essentials to TSA workers who are going without pay Waymo […] The post Airport Chair Limbo, Cruise Lines Cancel Middle East Season, TSA Workers Need Gift Cards, Epic Waymo Fail Video and More Travel News! appeared first on Eye of the Flyer.

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Emergency Dentist in the Dominican Republic: Leaving Norwegian Viva for Urgent Dental Care Introduction: My First Atlantic Crossing on the Norwegian NCL Viva Prima Class Ship Emptying my Delta SkyMiles Accounts to get Value Flying to Lisbon Portugal The Comfort Inn South Bend SBN Airport Review via Delta Stays – How Very Disappointing Checking Bags on Two Separate Delta Tickets (Interlining) – How to Make it Work Seamlessly […] The post Emergency Dentist in the Dominican Republic: Leaving Norwegian Viva for Urgent Dental Care appeared first on Eye of the Flyer.

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FINAL WEEK: Get a Southwest Companion Pass Through February 2027 A great Southwest Airlines credit promotion expires in just a few days. All three of the Southwest Rapid Rewards® personal/consumer credit cards feature a limited-time offer that allows you to earn a Southwest Companion Pass through February 28, 2027, and some bonus points, just for fun. The sooner you apply, get approved, and spend the minimum required […] The post FINAL WEEK: Get a Southwest Companion Pass Through February 2027 appeared first on Eye of the Flyer.

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Mega Delta 1st Class Cabin, Sleepcations, NCL Viva Balcony Review, Extreme Windshear Landing, $48 1st Class Delta Upgrade and DST Begins We are only weeks away (per Delta) from a new crazy 44 seat 1st class narrow body domestic jet taking to the air. I think the impact may shock, not just Delta, but the entire airline industry. We dive in. I have a dear friend who maps out, almost to the minute, everything he will […] The post Mega Delta 1st Class Cabin, Sleepcations, NCL Viva Balcony Review, Extreme Windshear Landing, $48 1st Class Delta Upgrade and DST Begins appeared first on Eye of the Flyer.

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Terrifying 777 Windshear Landing Video, Uber Driver Carjacked & Suspect Brags Online, CDC Polio Warning Expands, NCL Relaxes New Dress Code Rules Here are this week’s travel and cruise headlines and news from around the web and interweb: Huge delays for LAX rail connection now four years late — and may miss the World Cup CDC Issues Urgent Travel Warning: Polio Spreading in 32 Countries An Air Canada Boeing 777 encountered dangerous windshear on landing! (video) I […] The post Terrifying 777 Windshear Landing Video, Uber Driver Carjacked & Suspect Brags Online, CDC Polio Warning Expands, NCL Relaxes New Dress Code Rules appeared first on Eye of the Flyer.

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