Live from a Lounge
IndiGo’s 13 Hours “Flight(s) to Nowhere”: Europe Service Turns Back Mid-Air Amid Middle East Airspace Chaos
IndiGo had a double whammy of flights to nowhere today, with one returning to base and one diverting to Cairo. In reality, one was trying to get to Manchester, and the other one to Mumbai.
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Traveling For Miles
The World of Hyatt changes are going to be painful (the numbers say so)
It has been a little under two weeks since Hyatt dropped the news that alongside it's usual annual hotel category changes it will be revamping its award chart. Generally speaking, the news has been taken badly, but some have tried to argue that the changes "may not be so bad".
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Frequent Miler
Amazon: Save on gift cards for Uber, Hotels.com, & more
Amazon is running another set of gift card deals today. Many of the discounted brands are available for large discounts from wholesale clubs year-round, but there are some other decent deals here like 15% off Uber and Hotels.com gift cards. The Deal Save 15% or more on a range of...
Live and Let’s Fly
“He’s Praying In A Foreign Language!” Southwest Flight Diverts After Prayer Alarm Sparks Security Scare
A Southwest Airlines flight bound for South Florida diverted to Atlanta on Friday night after passengers became alarmed by the behavior of a fellow traveler. But what initially appeared to be a serious security incident ultimately turned out to be something far more mundane. Southwest Flight Diverts After Passenger Prayer...
Economy Class & Beyond
Lumo unveils interiors for their new Stirling – London Service
Lumo, the “low-cost” the open-acesss rail operator from FirstGroup, has unveiled some interior shots of its new trains it plans to operate on the Stirling (Scotland) to London Euston route. Lumo currently operates the low-cost services on the East Coast Main Line connecting destinations including Glasgow, Edinburgh and Newcastle with...
View from the Wing
American Airlines Left Hundreds of Flight Attendants Sleeping In Airports During Storm Fern — Union Minutes Show Sympathy for Management
Internal APFA meeting notes say the number of American flight attendants who couldn’t get hotel rooms during January’s Storm Fern “far exceeded” the 200 reported in a prior disruption, after the airline’s hotel-booking and crew-recovery processes failed. Instead of demanding make-goods, the minutes describe management as frustrated and “unable to...
Frequent Miler
Elevated Wyndham Earner & Earner Plus offers with Wyndham spend
The Wyndham Earner and Wyndham Earner Plus cards are out with newly-elevated offers, but this time around, you’ll need to be spending money at Wyndham properties to earn the maximum number of bonus points. That will really limit the appeal unless you have existing plans to stay at a Wyndham...
One Mile at a Time
Why Do People Stress Over Credit Card Fraud? Is It Rational?
I have an honest question I can’t wrap my head around, and I’m curious if any OMAAT readers can help. Does anyone understand why people selectively stress over credit card fraud when sharing credit card details with others? I assume it’s just one of those irrational things, but I’d love...
PointsMath
Limited Period: Match Top Tier Hotel Status to Royal Jordanian Airlines Elite Status
For a limited period, you can match Top Tier Hotel Status to Royal Jordanian Airlines Elite Status. This is an upgraded version of the ongoing Royal Jordanian Airlines Status Match. Royal Jordanian Airlines Status Match with Top Tier Hotel Status Here are things to know: Member Residence Countries You must...
View from the Wing
Aisle Fight Breaks Out on Southwest Flight in Miami — “He Hit My Daughter” Blowup Caught on Video
A Southwest flight arriving in Miami erupted into an aisle fight as passengers stood up to deplane, after one traveler appeared to bump into a child and an argument escalated instantly. Video from the cabin captures shouted accusations (“He hit my daughter”), the moment the confrontation turns physical, and the...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
AutoCamp Asheville is Officially Open
AutoCamp Asheville is officially open; and you can now book reservations through the official booking channels of Hilton. Hilton Honors members can earn and redeem points for stays through the exclusive partnership between Hilton and AutoCamp while enjoying exclusive on-property benefits — such as...
John The Wanderer
Celebrity Solstice: The $250M Facelift – New Suites and Big Changes
Caption: Celebrity Solstice sailing in Alaska (Source: Celebrity Cruises). This article is the Celebrity Solstice dry dock renovation. It is about a staggering $250 million modernization project that has completely…
Points Miles and Bling
ExpertFlyer Adds Enhanced Seat Maps, Expanded Upgrade Search, and More Award Alerts
ExpertFlyer, a critical tool widely used by frequent flyers to monitor award availability, seat maps, and upgrades, has announced a…
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Flight Anxiety: Why Turbulence Won’t Bring a Plane Down
I used to get really nervous during turbulence. But now weirdly, I kind of enjoy it. It eventually stopped feeling…
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The Only Place You Should Send RBC Avion Points is American AAdvantage
In this article, I make the case that the best place to transfer your RBC Avion points is American Airlines…
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Abu Dhabi Offers Hotel Stay Extension for Stranded Travellers
Like me, if you have been doomscrolling through the situation unfolding in the Middle East, you know how things have…
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