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...
Economy Class & Beyond
Data Storage Adventures – With UGreen NASync DW4800 – Part 3: Build and Configuration
Data Storage Adventures – With UGreen NASync Part 3: Building, Configuring and Deploying the UrGreen NASync 4800 Let’s get into the meat of building this storage appliance.  Part 1: Some Background and “Why Now?” Part 2: Which NAS to go for? Some thoughts and design work Part 3: Building, Configuring...
Economy Class & Beyond
Royal Jordanian takes delivery of its first A320neo
Royal Jordanian has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320, with it accepting the aircraft from lessor Avolon. The delivery was celebrated at a ceremony at the Airbus Delivery Centre in Toulouse and is the first of eight A320neos to be delivered by Avolon over the next 12 months. Royal Jordanian’s...
{Tech} for Travel
Daily Practice could be more Rewarding in the Memrise App this Summer
Memrise app users can now take part in a 30-day challenge to build skills, stay motivated, and enter to win a travel voucher. The post Daily Practice could be more Rewarding in the Memrise App this Summer appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
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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...
You Are Travel
Hyatt’s Unscripted by Hyatt is a Smart, Strategic Move, and Here’s Why
Tl;dr – Hyatt announced a new upscale brand in its portfolio, Unscripted by Hyatt, which has all the…
Economy Class & Beyond
Cathay Pacific introduces new ‘Chinese Classics’ dining offerings for Business class customers
Food is an important part of the passenger experience, especially in Business Class. Cathay Pacific is leaning into this, with its new ‘Chinese Classics’ dining offerings. The new offering is inspired by the Eight Great Cuisines of China and will complement the airline’s “Hong Kong Flavours” and “International Favourites”. According...
Economy Class & Beyond
Eurowings to introduce a Business Class Seat for Medium Haul Services
In a move that could be a game changer, Eurowings is to deploy 2 by 2 Business Class Seating on its medium-haul services. Coming to Eurowings soon – Image, Eurowings.  Introduced as “Premium BIZ Seat”, it is aimed at the longer medium-haul services the airline operates. Like a lot of European Airlines, Eurowings...
Economy Class & Beyond
Thai Airways to use the Recaro R3 seat for their upcoming A321neo aircraft
For those looking forward to the Thai Airways Airbus A321neo aircraft that are coming soon, there’s some good news: the airline is choosing to line-fit Recaro R3 seats. The R3 seat revealed at the THAI Airways “New World of Tomorrow” launch.  The line-fit program includes 32 shipsets of the award-winning,...
{Tech} for Travel
12 Best Father’s Day Gift Ideas for the Dad who Travels
Here are some smart, stylish, and travel-ready Father's Day gift ideas, from gadgets and watches to tech accessories built for the road or the home office. The post 12 Best Father’s Day Gift Ideas for the Dad who Travels appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Economy Class & Beyond
Data Storage Adventures with a UGreen NAS – Part 2: Which NAS to go for?
Data Storage Adventures – With UGreen NASync Part 2: Time to Shop – for both Hardware and Storage, as well as Deployment Considerations Part 1: Some Background and “Why Now?” Part 2: Which NAS to go for? Some thoughts and design work Part 3: Deploying the UGreeen NASync DXP 4800...
Economy Class & Beyond
Air Niugini adds a further two Airbus A220 aircraft
Air Niugini, the national carrier of Papua New Guinea, has signed a firm order with Airbus for a further two single-aisle aircraft. Air Niugini A220 – Rendering, Airbus The airline will add a further two A220-100 aircraft to its fleet. This follows an initial order in 2023 for six aircraft....
{Tech} for Travel
Globe-Trotter launches safari-styled suitcase series
With striking colours and heritage craftsmanship, the Globe-Trotter Elephant Family Collection adds character to every journey. The post Globe-Trotter launches safari-styled suitcase series appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Economy Class & Beyond
Flix to order Taglo High Speed Trainsets
When we’ve talked about Flix on this blog, its mostly been about the coach network. In other conturies, Flix also operates trains as well as coaches. And it seems the group is ordering trainsets from Talgo. FlixTrain Taglo 230 trainset – Image, Taglo. Flix has awarded Talgo a €2.4 billion...