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Ethiopian Airlines offre 1 million de miles
Ethiopian Airlines vient de dévoiler une campagne promotionnelle d’envergure : 1 million de miles à gagner pour les membres ShebaMiles. Un chiffre impressionnant en apparence, mais qui mérite d’être examiné de plus près. En s’inspirant de l’initiative récente d’Etihad Guest, la compagnie africaine propose un défi original : voyager vers...
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Singapore Airlines relance la guerre des suites en Business
C’est un changement que beaucoup de voyageurs fréquents attendaient depuis près d’une décennie. À partir de 2026, Singapore Airlines déploiera une toute nouvelle cabine Business sur ses Airbus A350 long-courriers. La compagnie promet des suites dotées de hautes cloisons, et de portes coulissantes. Le produit, développé à l’origine pour le...
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ANA prépare un saut générationnel sur ses Boeing 787
Alors que la concurrence s’intensifie sur le segment premium des liaisons transpacifiques et asiatiques, All Nippon Airways (ANA) amorce un virage attendu : le retrofit en profondeur de sa flotte de Boeing 787-9 long-courriers à partir de 2026. Si le produit Business n’a pas encore été dévoilé dans le détail,...
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Qatar Airways maintient des cabines Business d’un autre âge sur 777
Pour une compagnie régulièrement saluée comme la meilleure au monde, l’écart entre l’image projetée et l’expérience réelle peut parfois surprendre. Alors que Qatar Airways continue de déployer sa célèbre Qsuite sur une grande partie de sa flotte long-courrier, certains Boeing 777, y compris sur des destinations très prisées des voyageurs...
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Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Inside the Secret World of Flight Attendant Trip Trading: How Crew Operate a Side Hustle Selling Their Trips
On Friday, I revealed that American Airlines was cracking down on flight attendants operating lucrative side hustles that involve selling coveted international trips to their junior crew members. The fact that American Airlines is threatening to strip flight attendants of their bidding privileges altogether is, however, only half the story,...
ATX Jetsetter
Weekly Recap: May 31, 2025
Catch up on the latest aviation and travel related news for the week ending May 31, 2025 in the ATX Jetsetter weekly recap. The post Weekly Recap: May 31, 2025 appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
The Bulkhead Seat
2025 Weekly Review: May 31st
I hope everyone is having a good weekend. I spent some of this week… The post 2025 Weekly Review: May 31st appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
Last Chance Deals: Accor transfer bonus, Wyndham points sale, gift card deals & more
Welcome to our weekly list of what’s ending this week as well as a collection of some other deals that are due to end soon. It’s a bit of a quieter week for deals about to end, but there are still some good offers worth being aware of nonetheless. Bilt’s up-to...
Monkey Miles
Yes, the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card is the best Super Premium credit card for most people
We review the new Capital One Venture X - is it the best premium card for most people? We answer that question and everything else you'd want to know The post Yes, the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card is the best Super Premium credit card for most people appeared...
Points With a Crew
How much to tip a hotel maid? (POLL)
Do you tip hotel maids? If you're wondering how much to tip a hotel maid, customs vary, but ranges go from never tipping hotel maids up to...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
What Is Wrong With This Photograph? Part 303
As I was reading the weekly advertisement that was released by Publix — which is a chain of supermarkets in the southeastern United States — for its Fourth of July sale in celebrating Independence Day in the United States, I noticed something that I thought was rather bizarre. For this edition...
Frequent Miler
Lesser-known ancient sites, Hipcamp’s for dog-owners, and Greg is famous in Michigan! (Saturday Selection)
Familiarize yourself with some of the lesser-known ancient sites of the world, consider adding Hipcamp’s to your tool belt if you’re a dog-owner, and let’s toast to Greg becoming famous in Michigan! 14 Lesser-Known Ancient Sites Worth Building a Trip Around Atlas Obscura has a list of lesser-known (ie less...
One Mile at a Time
6 Reasons Service On US Airlines Is Inconsistent, Often Bad
Let me start this post by stating that I very much respect the work that flight attendants do. I think (for the most part) they work hard and have difficult jobs. I certainly wouldn’t last a week dealing with the traveling public.
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (31st May)
As we head out of May and into the Mid-point of the year, it’s still the end of a short week, but busy enough. It must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.   There’s always an Aviation Angle – National Express West Midlands, in an Emirates advertising...
Your Mileage May Vary
Can You Rent A Car With A Digital Driver’s License?
In a world where everything is becoming electronic, it was no surprise when Apple and Google launched their respective versions of electronic wallets. Google Wallet and Apple Wallet are both…
View from the Wing
“I’m Totally Making This Up”: CEO of Rudderless Southwest Airlines Floats First Class And Long-Haul Flights
The airline that has been the most consistently profitable in the history of the U.S. airline industry has blown it all up to become just like the rest of the industry - only offering consumers less than other carriers. Continue reading “I’m Totally Making This Up”: CEO of Rudderless Southwest Airlines...
One Mile at a Time
Weekly Review: May 31, 2025
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I’ve been spending the week with family, and have zero real travel planned for June, for reasons I’ll get into eventually. However, I’m hoping to have some travel later in the summer. In the meantime, there’s certainly no shortage of...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Inside United’s ‘Game-Changing’ Flight Attendant Deal: Raises, Retro Pay, and Hotel Upgrades
Regional leaders of the United Airlines flight attendant union have unanimously voted to endorse a ‘historic’ new tentative bargaining agreement following two days of in-depth meetings to scrutinize the deal and decide whether it was good enough to put to a formal vote of 28,000 members. While many details of...
Your Mileage May Vary
American Express Hilton Honors Aspire Card Review
Hilton Honors offers several co-branded credit cards through American Express, ranging from a no-annual-fee option to the ultra-premium Aspire Card, which carries a $550 annual fee. If you’re a frequent…
Points With a Crew
Here’s Why Flight Attendants Pay Attention to Your Shoes
You might think that flight attendants are there for your safety, security or comfort. But a surprising reason why they look at your shoes might ...
Live and Let’s Fly
Great Coffee In Hong Kong
During my brief stay in Hong Kong, I tried two fancy cafés, with one offering the most unique coffee I have ever tasted. Best Coffee In Hong Kong I’m not very adventurous when it comes to coffee. Picky, oh yes, but I like a cortado, flat white, or cappuccino (espresso...
Hawaii Calling
The Ambassador Hotel Waikiki’s Makeover into a Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The transformation of The Ambassador Hotel in Waikiki has been years in the making, and I’ve had a front-row seat to its evolution. Long before the Hilton name became part of the story, the property had already begun redefining itself with a bold, locally inspired rebranding initially as the Romer...
Miles To Memories
On Travel – Five Simple Moves for a More Relaxing Vacation
Travel is challenging enough, so don't commit any unforced errors. Consider these simple travel tips for a more successful holiday. The post On Travel – Five Simple Moves for a More Relaxing Vacation appeared first on Miles to Memories.
The Bulkhead Seat
Female Passenger Slaps Boy Who Called Her “Miss Piggy” on Allegiant Air Flight
A female passenger reportedly assaulted a 12-year-old boy on an Allegiant Air flight between… The post Female Passenger Slaps Boy Who Called Her “Miss Piggy” on Allegiant Air Flight appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
View from the Wing
This San Francisco Hyatt Refills Shower Bottles With Mystery Goop From a Commercial Ketchup Jug
Another hotel property has been caught refilling shampoo and bath gel dispensers in the shower from ketchup-style bulk containers that lack any branding at all. Continue reading This San Francisco Hyatt Refills Shower Bottles With Mystery Goop From a Commercial Ketchup Jug...
One Mile at a Time
Transparent Airfare Pricing Is Bad For Consumers, Makes No Sense
Airlines aren’t at all transparent about how they price tickets, and that’s a good thing for consumers. I realize on the surface that might make me sound like an anti-consumer, industry shill. But let explain why I genuinely believe that’s the case.
Your Mileage May Vary
Which Streaming Services Qualify For 3X Bonus With Chase Sapphire Preferred
One of the lesser-known benefits of the Chase Sapphire Preferred card is that you earn 3X points on select streaming services. When the bonus category first launched, it focused on…
Live and Let’s Fly
JetBlue Talked To American And Delta—But United Made The Offer It Couldn’t Refuse
JetBlue “played the field” before reaching an agreement with United Airlines on a partnership, a shrewd move that forced United to pay up for a partnership of, at least in its initial stage, questionable value. Report: JetBlue Played The Field Before Settling On United Airlines Partnership The revelation comes from...
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Singapore Airlines : sa nouvelle Première classe va-t-elle enterrer celle de l’A380 ?
Singapore Airlines poursuit son ambition de redéfinir les codes du voyage haut de gamme avec l’introduction prochaine de nouvelles suites de Première classe. Initialement développées pour sa future flotte de Boeing 777-9, ces cabines feront leur première apparition à bord de certains Airbus A350-900ULR dès le premier semestre 2026. Un...
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Etihad lance la course la plus folle de son histoire
Etihad Guest, le programme de fidélité d’Etihad Airways, transforme la loyauté en sport de compétition. Pour célébrer l’expansion rapide de son réseau, la compagnie d’Abu Dhabi propose une opération hors norme : un défi mondial dans lequel les trois voyageurs les plus rapides à relier 15 nouvelles destinations remporteront jusqu’à...
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Arabie saoudite : la légalisation de l’alcool s’écrit déjà au passé ?
Moins d’une semaine après l’annonce relayée par plusieurs médias internationaux, l’Arabie saoudite a démenti vouloir légaliser la consommation d’alcool dès 2026. Un retournement de situation qui interroge, tant sur la stratégie de communication du royaume que sur les dynamiques profondes de sa transformation. Car même si le projet a été...
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Eurowings entend révolutionner son offre moyen-courrier
Sur les routes moyen-courrier, la classe Affaires européenne souffre d’un mal bien connu : un simple siège économique, parfois accompagné d’un plateau repas de bonne facture, et d’un siège central neutralisé. Un produit peu différenciant, largement décrié. Alors que le long-courrier se transforme, le court et moyen-courrier européen reste en...
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Qatar Airways abandonne le Boeing 737 MAX 10
C’est une décision sans surprise, mais lourde de sens : Qatar Airways a discrètement annulé sa commande de Boeing 737 MAX 10. Confirmée par son Président-directeur général, Badr Mohammed Al Meer, dans un entretien à Bloomberg, cette décision marque la fin d’un épisode diplomatico-industriel tendu entre la compagnie du Golfe...
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Arabie saoudite légalisera l’alcool dès 2026
C’est une petite révolution dans un royaume qui se transforme à marche forcée. En 2026, pour la première fois depuis plus de sept décennies, l’Arabie saoudite lèvera partiellement son interdiction portant sur l’alcool. Cette annonce marque une étape-clé du plan Vision 2030, qui vise à diversifier l’économie nationale, attirer le...
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ANA : un vol dérouté après une tentative d’ouverture de porte en plein ciel
Le 24 mai 2025, le vol NH14 d’ANA (All Nippon Airways), reliant Tokyo Haneda à Houston, a été contraint de se dérouter vers Seattle après qu’un passager a tenté d’ouvrir une issue de secours en plein vol. Si l’intervention rapide d’autres passagers a permis d’éviter tout drame, cet événement relance...
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Kuwait Airways déploie ses premiers A321neo
Kuwait Airways poursuit la modernisation accélérée de sa flotte avec la réception de son premier Airbus A321neo équipé de sièges full flat en classe Affaires. Une avancée notoire sur le papier, mais qui soulève autant de questions de cohérence commerciale que d’efficacité opérationnelle. Monocouloir avec full flat : un virage...