The Travelers Club
KLM recevra son premier A350 en août (mais sa Business devra encore attendre)
En septembre 2026, KLM ouvrira une nouvelle page de son histoire long-courrier. Le premier Airbus A350-900 de la compagnie néerlandaise sera livré en août, et effectuera son premier vol commercial long-courrier le mois suivant, entre Amsterdam et Toronto, une route symbolique pour une compagnie qui a bâti une grande partie...
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EU261 renforcé : l’UE a dit non aux compagnies et oui aux passagers
Le 15 juin 2026, le Conseil de l’UE et le Parlement européen ont finalisé un accord sur la réforme du règlement EU261, le texte qui encadre les droits des passagers aériens en cas de retard ou d’annulation. L’accord entrera en vigueur en 2027. Il y a un an, tout laissait...
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Rencontre avec Willie Walsh : « Dans cinq ans, mon successeur ne devrait plus avoir à parler des motoristes »
À l’occasion de la 82ème édition de l’AGM IATA à Rio de Janeiro, The Travelers Club a été convié à participer à la dernière table ronde de Willie Walsh en tant que Directeur Général de l’Association Internationale du Transport Aérien. Un format restreint, quelques médias européens, une demi-heure d’échanges sans...
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Air France : 100% de la flotte équipée du Wi-Fi Starlink gratuit dès fin 2026
En ce début juin 2026, près de 60 % de la flotte Air France dispose du Wi-Fi Starlink, ce qui place la compagnie au deuxième rang mondial en nombre absolu d’appareils équipés, derrière United Airlines. Pour un réseau aussi hétérogène en types d’avions, c’est une performance opérationnelle que peu de...
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One Mile at a Time
Boeing 777 Performs Reckless Low Pass, And It Nearly Ends In Disaster
It’s not unusual to see aircraft do low passes, whereby they fly at a low altitude above the ground, especially for things like air shows. Well, a newly converted freighter Boeing 777 that’s about to be delivered to Qatar Airways just did a wild low pass, which nearly ended in...
One Mile at a Time
Why United CEO Scott Kirby Constantly Flies American, Despite His Trash Talking
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby used to be the president of American Airlines, before essentially being told that he wouldn’t be picked as the next CEO. At that point he moved to United, where it seems like one of his top priorities has been to do everything possible to destroy...
Frequent Miler
Rebuilding my prestige-less credit card collection
When Citi closed my accounts, I lost my most treasured collectible credit card: Citi Prestige. Goodbye unlimited 5X dining. Farewell, unlimited Priority Pass restaurant visits. So long 4th Night Free. I’m a card-carrying credit card nerd. I love cards that unlock superpowers like those mentioned above. And, I especially love...
Points With a Crew
Which No-Fee Chase Business Credit Card Is Best? (New $1,000 Welcome Offers)
Chase has two different business credit cards with no annual fee and very good welcome offers. But which one is best? Let's take a look at ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Research the Hours of the Border Crossing You Intend to Use Before Traveling to It.
I am currently on another road trip in the United States and Canada; and if you plan to visit both countries by motor vehicle, be sure to research the hours of the border crossing you intend to use before traveling to it. Every time I have crossed the border between the...
Frequent Miler
Oura Ring 4 sale: Get for $44.30 net cost after $200 credit (& before tax)
Oura is running a limited time sale on the Oura Ring 4 which drops the price to $244.30 before taxes and also includes free shipping. This might be of interest as the personal American Express Platinum card® has an up to $200 Oura credit, so this is a great way...
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Euronet ATMs Have A New Look. They’re Still A Trap For Travelers.
Euronet ATMs have a new look. Unfortunately, they still seem designed to separate travelers from more of their money than necessary. I’ve written before about why travelers should be careful…
Frequent Miler
It looks like those Amex transfer bonuses were launched prematurely
American Express launched a couple of new transfer bonuses yesterday—a 30% bonus to Virgin Atlantic and a 20% bonus to Hilton. That was a little surprising as it meant that there were five Membership Rewards transfer bonuses running concurrently which is far more than they’ve had in a long time....
Miles To Memories
Monte Carlo Vegas Turns 30, A Casino Sells For Millions Less & The NBA Billionaire Battle Ramps Up!
The NBA owner battle commences, Monte Carlo turns 30, a historic Vegas casino sold for half and Sigma Derby is home.
View from the Wing
United CEO Scott Kirby Wants To Crush American Airlines. So Why Does He Keep Flying Them?
United CEO Scott Kirby loves needling American Airlines, the carrier that fired him, and has even floated buying it. Yet he keeps getting spotted flying American — because he still lives in Dallas, American has the better schedule there, and his old severance deal includes lifetime travel privileges.
Points With a Crew
Amazon Prime Day 2026 Day 2 Deals – 37+ Deals On Tech, Travel, Luggage, Household, and more
Amazon Prime Day 2026 Deals continue with some great Day 2 deals - technology, luggage, travel, headphones, and household items on sale at steep discounts
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33 Cruise Passengers Were Left Behind. What Happened Next Was Unexpected.
When you’re on a cruise and in port for the day, making sure that you’re back when you’re supposed to be back is serious business. That’s why cruise lines will…
Miles To Memories
Amazon Prime Day 2.0: Our Second Day Master List Of The Best Deals
Here is the Prime Day 2026 Day 2 master list to make sure you don't miss any of the best deals on the second day of shopping.
Frequent Miler
Expedia One Key program is living up to its name: You’ll only earn 1% without status
It’s been almost three years since the Expedia group massively devalued the Hotels.com Rewards loyalty program, replacing it with One Key—a new program that’s applicable not only for Hotels.com bookings, but for those through Expedia and Vrbo too. As a reminder, Hotels.com Rewards historically offered 10% back in rewards based...
One Mile at a Time
Big Alaska Atmos Rewards Summit Card Offer: 100K Points, 25K Award, 50% Off (Offer Ends June 30)
In August 2025, we saw the launch of the new $395 annual fee Atmos Rewards Summit Visa Infinite Credit Card, one of the most lucrative airline credit cards on the market. This is a card I have, and it’s one where I think it’s really hard to go wrong.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Earn Double Points in Europe and the United States With Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy
You can earn double points in Europe and the United States at Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy with every stay of a minimum of four consecutive nights at participating properties worldwide through Sunday, July 12, 2026 — you must check out on that date — which means that you...
One Mile at a Time
Review: Lufthansa First Class Lounge Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
To finish offmy two-part birthday trip to the Golden Triangle, my dad and I flew Lufthansa’s A340 first class from Frankfurt (FRA) to New York (JFK), which was also my first flight featuring Lufthansa’s new first class soft product.
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Five Days in São Paulo: First Impressions from a First-Timer
I recently spent five days in São Paulo, which was my first time in Brazil, and my first time anywhere…
Live and Let’s Fly
Passenger Snuck Dog On JetBlue Flight. Then It Pooped In The Cabin.
A JetBlue passenger allegedly snuck a dog onboard, then the dog defecated in the cabin. Incidents like this are exactly why airlines need to enforce pet rules before the aircraft door closes…and have the freedom to ban dogs altogether on flights. JetBlue Passenger Allegedly Snuck Dog Onboard, Then Dog Defecated...
One Mile at a Time
Citi Strata Premier Vs. Chase Sapphire Preferred: Which Is Better?
The Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (learn more) and Citi Strata Premier Card (learn more) are two of my favorite cards with annual fees of under $100. In this post, I’d like to compare the two cards, since I know many people try to figure out which of these two cards makes the...
View from the Wing
Delta Flight Flooded On Approach To San Francisco — Passengers Told To Hold Bags In Their Laps For Landing
A Delta flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco reportedly flooded on approach, leaving passengers to “slosh” through water while deplaning. The strangest detail: passengers say flight attendants told them to hold bags in their laps for landing, even though carry-ons are supposed to be stowed.
Economondo
Review: Ryanair Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 – London Stansted to Copenhagen
Flying on a Boeing 737 MAX 8 from London to Copenhagen with Ryanair
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Before You Check Out On Prime Day, Check Your Credit Card Offers
Amazon Prime Day is when everyone starts hunting for the best deals. But before you click “Buy Now,” there’s another place worth checking: your credit card offers. There are plenty…
Miles To Memories
American Airlines Award Sale for US, Caribbean, Mexico and Europe
American Airlines has launched a new AAdvantage award sale featuring discounted redemptions across the U.S., Caribbean, Mexico and Europe.
The Travelers Club
British Airways : 5 avions équipés du Wi-Fi Starlink sur 300
En mars, British Airways revendiquait une première : devenir la première compagnie britannique à proposer du Wi-Fi Starlink gratuit, illimité, accessible sans connexion au programme de fidélité, sur l’ensemble de sa flotte. Trois mois plus tard, le bilan tient sur les doigts d’une main : cinq Boeing 787-8 équipés, et...
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Air France-KLM aligne 80 ans d’histoire et une capacité record au Brésil
Il y a des années où les calendriers s’alignent sans qu’on les ait programmés. 2026 en est une pour Air France-KLM au Brésil tandis que IATA y tient la 82e édition de son AGM et le World Air Transport Summit : le groupe y célèbre quatre-vingts ans de présence ininterrompue,...
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Kérosène : l’œil du cyclone de l’été 2026 ? (IATA AGM 2026)
À Rio, en marge des sessions plénières de l’AGM, IATA a présenté un graphique que beaucoup ont rapidement regardé comme une bonne nouvelle. Il montrait l’évolution du prix du kérosène depuis novembre 2025 : une montée brutale jusqu’à 188 dollars le baril en avril, puis une décrue partielle, 158 dollars...
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Retards de livraison Airbus et Boeing : 18 102 avions, dix ans d’attente
En 2025, Airbus a compté jusqu’à 60 appareils flambant neufs qui attendaient leurs moteurs sur ses tarmacs. Des avions complets, assemblés, jamais utilisés, auxquels il manquait le cœur. Ces « planeurs », comme les appelle l’industrie, sont l’image la plus précise de ce que IATA a présenté à Rio comme un record...
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4,50 dollars par passager : l’aviation mondiale fait le plein sans faire de bénéfices
En 2025, IATA recensait 7,20 dollars de profit net par passager, un chiffre déjà modeste pour une industrie qui déplace cinq milliards de personnes par an. En 2026, ce chiffre est passé à 4,50 dollars, soit le prix d’un pão de queijo et d’une bouteille d’eau à Rio de Janeiro....
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Willie Walsh tire sa révérence à Rio
Dans quelques semaines, Willie Walsh quittera IATA pour prendre la tête d’IndiGo, la compagnie aérienne indienne en pleine accélération internationale. Walsh a toujours cultivé une réputation de franchise, ses années passées à la tête de British Airways, d’IAG puis de IATA en ont donné de nombreux exemples. Son discours d’ouverture...
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SAF à 0,8 %, CORSIA en pénurie : IATA fait les comptes de 5 ans d’engagement Net Zéro
Willie Walsh a dit « décevant ». Marie Owens Thomsen a qualifié les mandats européens de « totalement déconnectés de la réalité » et leur logique « d’irresponsable ». Les mots choisis à Rio hier méritent qu’on s’y arrête et qu’on comprenne ce qui les a produits. 0,8 %. En 2021, les compagnies aériennes mondiales s’engageaient...
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Détroit d’Ormuz : à 188 dollars le baril, l’aviation européenne mesure sa dépendance
En quelques semaines, la fermeture du détroit d’Ormuz a fait doubler le prix du carburant aérien. Plus qu’un épisode de volatilité, c’est une fragilité structurelle de l’approvisionnement européen que la crise iranienne de 2026 a mise à nu et que IATA a positionné au cours de ces discussion en marge...