The Travelers Club
Air France : une nouvelle cabine La Première dévoilée en mars 2025
Deux ans après l’annonce initiale, Air France lèvera le voile sur sa nouvelle cabine La Première en mars 2025. Ce projet, notamment retardé par des problèmes d’approvisionnement et de logistique, s’inscrit dans une stratégie ambitieuse de montée en gamme de la compagnie nationale. L’enjeu est de taille : se positionner...
The Travelers Club
Riyadh Air passe commande de 60 Airbus A321neo
La jeune compagnie saoudienne Riyadh Air, qui prévoit de lancer ses premiers vols en 2025, vient d’annoncer une commande de 60 Airbus A321neo. Cette décision s’ajoute à l’annonce de l’acquisition de 72 Boeing 787-9, qui constitueront la flotte long-courrier de la compagnie. Si la commande de monocouloirs était connue depuis...
The Travelers Club
Un nouveau départ pour Iberia avec l’Airbus A321XLR ?
Iberia inaugure aujourd’hui un modèle qui s’apprête à bouleverser le schéma traditionnel du long courrier. Avec l’intégration du tout premier Airbus A321XLR au sein de sa flotte, la compagnie espagnole ouvre la voie à une nouvelle vision, plus flexible et potentiellement plus durable. Pourquoi un monocouloir pour le long-courrier ?...
The Travelers Club
Air France : taxe et contribution, nouveaux enjeux ?
Alors que le débat sur la hausse de la taxe de solidarité dite « taxe Chirac » reste en suspens dans le cadre du projet de loi de finances 2025, Air France annonce une augmentation distincte dans le cadre de sa contribution au financement des carburants d’aviation durables (SAF). Cette contribution, ajoutée...
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The Shutterwhale
Double (2X) IHG One Rewards Points from Second Stay (01 Jan 2025 to 31 Mar 2025) – Register Now!
Register now to earn double IHG One Rewards points from your second stay consumed between 01 January 2025 and 31 March 2025.
Points With a Crew
Chase Ink Business Preferred® vs. Chase Ink Business Unlimited® – $750 or 90,000 points
The Chase Ink Preferred and Chase Ink Unlimited are two of Chase's business credit cards and they can both be great options to boost your Ultimate Rewards points balance. Deciding which one is best can depend on ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Warning: Not Always a Full Refund When Canceling Airline Ticket Purchased Within 24 Hours
Consumers who are based in the United States are allowed to cancel their reservation and receive a full refund without a penalty for 24 hours; but here is a warning that you may not always receive a full refund when canceling an airline ticket purchased within 24 hours, as I...
Frequent Miler
The 2024 Bonvoyed Awards | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep286 | 12-20-24 | Podcast
Today we’ll take a look back at the year and talk about what loyalty programs have done to us instead of for us. This is for the loyalty grinches! Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast platform. You can click the timestamps below to navigate directly to a specific part...
Your Mileage May Vary
Is Spending $15K on the Hilton AMEX Worth It for a Free Night?
Spending $15,000 to earn a free night certificate might sound like a hefty commitment, but when that certificate has no blackout dates, resort fees, or weekend-only restrictions, it becomes a…
The Bulkhead Seat
The Dominican Republic’s Low-Cost-Carrier, Arajet, Will Fly to the United States In 2025
Arajet is a low-cost airline and the flag carrier of the Dominican Republic. Its… The post The Dominican Republic’s Low-Cost-Carrier, Arajet, Will Fly to the United States In 2025 appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
$100 InKind gift card for $59.99 at Costco.com
Costco is once again offering a $100 InKind gift card for $59.99. That could be a great deal if you have upcoming plans to dine at an InKind restaurant. You can also get 20% back on all food and beverage, which we’ll post about separately. The Deal Costco.com is offering...
The Bulkhead Seat
Netflix Has A Great Holiday Travel Movie Streaming: Carry-On
I love movies about travel and airports. Combine that with a plot that takes… The post Netflix Has A Great Holiday Travel Movie Streaming: Carry-On appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
View from the Wing
Reagan National Airport’s Gate 35X Was So Awful It Took $1 Billion And 25 Years to Fix—But Its Sign Still Haunts Travelers
For years, the 'worst airport gate in America' was generally considered to be 35X at Washington's Reagan National airport. There were competitors, like Miami's D60 and the old D9 at LaGuardia before the terminal was redone. But 35X was the stuff of legend. Continue reading Reagan National Airport’s Gate...
Frequent Miler
Uh-oh: Hilton gift card inventory shortage (not expected to ship for “weeks”)
Those procrastinators who have credit cards that offer credits at Hilton properties might be in for disappointment this holiday season. Apparently, the Grinch has gotten into the supply of Hilton gift cards and BuyHiltonGiftCards.com is “experiencing an inventory shortage”. It doesn’t sound like that shortage is going to be cleared...
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: Jartoo Carbon Nanotube Heated Blanket (Back By Saturday)
Jartoo has come out with the world's first Carbon nanotube heated blanket. It's on Kickstarter, but only for a few more days - you have until December ...
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Turkish Airlines Sets Guinness World Record
Any time an airline sets a Guinness World Record, it’s kind of a big deal. And there have been several of these “big deals” over the years: The largest airline…
Monkey Miles
Palazzo and Venetian join forces with Hyatt
There’s a lot of swapping going on in the points and miles world. SLH was once Hyatt, now IHG. Mr and Mrs Smith was once IHG and now is Hyatt. Well, The Venetian and Palazzo have changed dance partners and were once aligned with IHG, but soon will be doing...
Miles To Memories
ZYNLO Bank Offers $100 Checking Bonus and 5% APY for Savings and Money Market Accounts
ZYNLO Bank is currently offering a $100 bonus for new checking accounts and 5% APY for its Savings and Money Market accounts. The post ZYNLO Bank Offers $100 Checking Bonus and 5% APY for Savings and Money Market Accounts appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Economondo
Lijiang to Kunming with Lucky Air: A Review of China’s Affordable LCC
Come with me as I ride on the HNA Group's low cost carrier, Lucky Air, on a short Airbus A320 flight from Lijiang to Kunming
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Cross Border Xpress (CBX) From Tijuana Airport To USA
The Cross Border Express (CBX) from Tijuana International Airport to the USA could not have been simpler…it is a far better way to cross into the USA than the conventional land route. Cross Border Xpress (CBX) Review – Northbound Crossing From Tijuana Airport To USA I first wrote about the...
ATX Jetsetter
American Airlines is Launching Flights Between San Antonio and Washington D.C.
American Airlines is launching service between San Antonio and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) in March 2025. The post American Airlines is Launching Flights Between San Antonio and Washington D.C. appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
PointsMath
14+ Current IHG Promotions [Dec’24]
IHG is one of the biggest hotel chains in the world. Although it has a limited presence in India, you can still benefit from IHG Promotions internationally. Earn 3K Points Every 2 Nights Earn 3x Points at Five IHG Brands New Member 5K Bonus Earn 3K Bonus Points When Booking...
View from the Wing
‘A Danger to Millions’: Detroit Airport’s Planned Cigar Lounge Sparks Outrage
Detroit airport is planning to add a cigar lounge, and anti-smoking groups are freaking out, claiming it “would expose millions of travelers and airport employees to harmful secondhand smoke.” Continue reading ‘A Danger to Millions’: Detroit Airport’s Planned Cigar Lounge Sparks Outrage...
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The Easiest Trick to Score Free Hotel Upgrades Without Lying or Chasing Status
I’ve been able to score countless upgrades in hotels using a certain trick. It’s totally legal, amazingly easy to do and doesn’t throw off my moral compass. Even those timid…
Miles To Memories
Save 40% on inKind Gift Cards at Costco
Costco is once again offering a pretty good deal on inKind gift cards that can get you a 40% discount at your local restaurants. The post Save 40% on inKind Gift Cards at Costco appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Frequent Miler
10% back on Delta & Lowe’s gift cards and more
MyGiftCardsPlus is offering 10% back or more on several  brands of gift cards, including Delta, Lowe’s, and more. The savings is in the form of Swagbucks, which are almost the same as cash for many people since they can be redeemed for PayPal payments. The Deal MyGiftCardsPlus is offering 10%...
One Mile at a Time
Review: Japan Airlines Diamond Premier Lounge Sapporo Airport (CTS)
For the next portion ofmy quick trip to Japan & Korea, it was time to fly Japan Airlines’ Airbus A350-900 first class on the short domestic flight from Sapporo (CTS) to Tokyo (HND). OMG, flying within Japan is an absolutely civilized delight, and that already starts on the ground.
The Bulkhead Seat
Air Premia Adds Its 5th Destination: Seattle
Air Premia is a South Korean carrier operated its first international passenger service in… The post Air Premia Adds Its 5th Destination: Seattle appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
The Travelers Club
Séjour d’exception au Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain en villa privée
De Paris à Manama avec Gulf Air à bord de l’Airbus A321neo en Business Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain en villa privée Le Falcon Gold Lounge à Bahrain International Airport De Manama à Shanghai avec Gulf Air à bord du Dreamliner en Business Mandarin Oriental Pudong Shanghai en chambre supérieure...
The Travelers Club
Czech Airlines disparaît : la fin d’une ère en Europe de l’Est
L’aventure historique de Czech Airlines touche à sa fin ce 26 octobre 2024. Fondée il y a plus de 100 ans, cette compagnie aérienne emblématique de la Tchécoslovaquie, puis de la République tchèque, s’efface au profit de Smartwings, un autre acteur de l’aviation basé à Prague. Ce changement marque non...
The Travelers Club
Emirates repousse à janvier 2025 le lancement de ses Airbus A350
Alors que l’excitation monte à l’idée de voir l’Airbus A350 rejoindre la flotte d’Emirates, la réalité s’avère plus compliquée que prévu. La compagnie aérienne basée à Dubaï vient encore de reporter une nouvelle fois la date d’entrée en service de cet appareil quelques jours seulement après son report précédent. Initialement...
The Travelers Club
La surenchère fiscale sur le transport aérien : une démagogie punitive sans réelle vision environnementale
Nombreuses sont les organisations qui appellent désormais le gouvernement français à augmenter la taxe sur les billets d’avion, arguant qu’il s’agirait d’une mesure nécessaire pour la décarbonation du secteur aérien. Pourtant, à y regarder de plus près, cette surenchère fiscale relève davantage d’une posture démagogique que d’une réelle solution pour...
The Travelers Club
Déploiement du Wi-Fi Starlink à bord de Qatar Airways : une révolution en demi-teinte ?
Le 22 octobre 2024 marque un tournant technologique pour Qatar Airways. La compagnie qatarie a opéré son premier vol équipé de la technologie Starlink à bord d’un Boeing 777 reliant Doha à Londres, promettant une connectivité ultra-rapide pour ses passagers. Une avancée significative, mais qui mérite toutefois d’être analysée sous...
The Travelers Club
Cathay Pacific dévoile sa nouvelle classe Affaires « Aria Suite »
Cathay Pacific vient de dévoiler officiellement son produit Aria Suite, sa nouvelle classe Affaires à bord des Boeing 777-300ER réaménagés. Ce lancement s’inscrit dans un contexte de renouveau pour la compagnie, qui cherche à renforcer sa position sur le marché du voyage haut de gamme. Première destination pour la mise...
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Cathay Pacific prépare la métamorphose de son salon emblématique The Wing
Cathay Pacific vient de révéler en détail le calendrier de transformation pour The Wing, un de ses salons d’aéroport les plus renommés, afin de moderniser et enrichir l’expérience client dans son hub stratégique de Hong Kong. Ce chantier s’inscrit dans une série d’investissements qui comprend aussi l’ouverture de nouveaux salons...
The Travelers Club
La marque Vistara tirera sa révérence pour laisser place à Air India
La 12 novembre prochain, Vistara, la compagnie aérienne indienne qui a su se faire un nom avec une offre globale haut de gamme, disparaîtra officiellement pour se fondre dans Air India. Ce changement, orchestré par le groupe Tata, est la suite logique de la reprise d’Air India, annoncée dès la...