The Gate has found a new home at BoardingArea.com. Written by Brian Cohen, and relocated from FlyerTalk, the weblog will feature Brian’s take on the frequent flyer world. He says, “I also… Continue Reading

SHOP.CA, a shopping partner with Aeroplan, has introduced its first mobile app for the iPhone and Android devices. SHOP.CA offers daily sales at up to 90 percent off the most popular brands for Canadians… Continue Reading

EL AL offers a mobile app that allows users to book flights and manage your reservations. You can choose your seat and submit your Matmid Club membership number, book a hotel room or car rental, take… Continue Reading

Avios Suitcase, accessed through Facebook at apps.facebook.com/aviossuitcase is in its beta phase and frequent flyers can collect Avios for everyday actions in social media. For example, for unlocking… Continue Reading

American Airlines has signed on to become the first U.S.-based airline to introduce iBeacon, which allows American Airlines passengers to receive real-time updates via their mobile devices. Users can… Continue Reading

Expedia is the first major travel brand to accept Bitcoin currency for online hotel bookings. Expedia hopes that accepting Bitcoin will not only provide customers with a flexible payment option, but will… Continue Reading

Free WiFi is now available at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Complimentary WiFi is available throughout the airport, including in the transportation mall under the concourses. To connect… Continue Reading

For those who have attained elite status with a particular airline, hotel or car rental company, it can sometimes be tedious to research available status matching by other loyalty programs or find challenge… Continue Reading

There are a plethora of award booking services available to help take the hassle out of spending your miles on flights. Award Magic says it is here to “put the hassles of loyalty points behind you.”… Continue Reading

BoardingArea welcomes accomplished journalist Barbara Delollis and her blog “Travel Update With Barb Delollis” to BoardingArea. A journalist and a self-described social media enthusiast, Barb’s… Continue Reading