Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: To the 2:40 Coach and Heathrow Terminal 3 – There and Back Again
To the 2:40 Coach and Heathrow Terminal 3 There and Back Again Tradition says I need to leave home and catch a coach before doing anything else in life when it comes to flying. Who am I to deny tradition? In this adventure Let’s have a Melancholy Introduction To the...
Economy Class & Beyond
Aer Lingus to offer more benefits for AerClub members flying with American Airlines and British Airways
Aer Lingus, the Irish flag carrier, is introducing new membership benefits for AerClub members flying with American Airlines and British Airways. The new benefits for AerClub (The Aer Lingus loyalty programme), dependent on tier status, will enjoy exclusive day-of-travel benefits when flying on any of the three airlines, offering a...
Economy Class & Beyond
Avanti West Coast to introduce Water Refill Points aboard trains
We’ve all been there – the dreaded empty water bottle, and the hunt to fill it it up. And it’s a lot harder on a train, where you might have to buy from a trolley, the onboard shop or at a destination. Avanti West Coast is trying something very new...
Economy Class & Beyond
easyJet plots a lot of route launches from the UK for Summer 2025
easyJet has announced the launch of 26 new routes for summer 2025 including 21 from ten UK airports –  including its first-ever flights and package holidays to the island of Sal in Cape Verde. With Cape Verde joining the easyJet network, it will become the first ever Sub-Saharan destination the...
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2PAXfly
AIR NEW ZEALAND: Targets Australian market with new ad campaign
Air New Zealand has rolled out a new advertising campaign targeting the Australian market. It features Australian actress and ex-wife of Sasha Baron Cohen, Isla Fisher. The campaign aims to showcase the airline’s offerings for Australians travelling to and from New Zealand. Storyline The ‘Somewhere over the Tasman’ campaign follows...
Frequent Miler
My AAdvantage love affair continues
More than a year ago I published “Why AAdvantage is my new favorite mileage program.” It was not, and is still not, my favorite points program. That honor goes to transferable points programs: Amex Membership Rewards, Chase Ultimate Rewards, Citi ThankYou Rewards, etc. Additionally, AA is not my favorite airline to fly....
Frequent Miler
Hitting the Vienna Christmas Markets on the way home (Nick’s Million Mile Madness travel journal)
Day 13 of my Million Mile Madness revealed the reason I chose to fly Europe to Asia and back to Europe: so I could land back in Europe to visit the Vienna Christmas Markets. I couldn’t resist the opportunity to be in Europe at the right time for some holiday...
Live from a Lounge
Air India Maharaja Club benefits stabilising after a week of merger
Air India has worked hard to fix some issues that crept up for loyalty members right after the merger concluded. Here are the details. The post Air India Maharaja Club benefits stabilising after a week of merger appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
Points With a Crew
Capital One Venture Rewards Card Review (And Why You Should Get This Card)
Learn how signing up for the Capital One Venture Rewards credit card can supercharge your travel with at least $750 and benefits that include ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Gratuity For $653.18 For Pizza and Chicken Tenders?
As I was posting a link to an article of mine at my Twitter — er...X — account, I noticed that someone posted that a friend was in “a VIP box” for the football game of the University of Las Vegas. That prompted me to wonder how much of a...
Travel With Grant
ExpressVPN Black Friday Deal: Get 6 Extra Months Free with 24 Month Plan
Good afternoon everyone, I hope your week is going well.  Black Friday is right around the corner and ExpressVPN wants to get the party started early.  ExpressVPN normally offers a 1 month free trial when you become a member, but during this promotion, you can get 6 extra months free...
Your Mileage May Vary
What To Do If Your Flight May Be Delayed By Weather
Weather can disrupt airline travel any time of year, whether it’s spring thunderstorms, summer heatwaves, or winter snowstorms. While delays are never ideal, preparing ahead and staying flexible can make…
One Mile at a Time
Turkish Airlines Unveils New Lanvin Amenity Kits
Turkish Airlines offers a great business class experience, with the soft product being particularly good. Along those lines, there’s a noteworthy update, as the airline has just introduced new amenity kits.
The Bulkhead Seat
No More Line Cutting: American Airlines Expands Boarding Tech To More Than 100 Airports
American Airlines announced today that it’s rolling out the gate reader technology that it… The post No More Line Cutting: American Airlines Expands Boarding Tech To More Than 100 Airports appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Monkey Miles
IHG Cyber Sale – up to 25% off booking + 500 easy points
IHG Cyber Monday Promos - 10k points every 2 nights + more The post IHG Cyber Sale – up to 25% off booking + 500 easy points appeared first on Monkey Miles.
The Bulkhead Seat
Sheraton Puerto Rico Resort & Casino and Walmart Partner For “Sher-A-Holiday” Suites
The Sheraton Puerto Rico Resort & Casino has partnered with Walmart to deck out… The post Sheraton Puerto Rico Resort & Casino and Walmart Partner For “Sher-A-Holiday” Suites appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Points With a Crew
Get An Easy 500 IHG Points
500 hotel points isn't worth a ton, but every little bit helps!
The Bulkhead Seat
Just In Time For Ski Season: Grand Hyatt Deer Valley Now Open
Hyatt announced plans to open the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley back in November 2023.… The post Just In Time For Ski Season: Grand Hyatt Deer Valley Now Open appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Your Mileage May Vary
The World Lost 2 Travel Icons, Just 1 Day Apart
If you’ve been following the travel industry for a few years (read: before Covid), you may remember a time when the TSA’s online presence was actually a lot of fun.…
Frequent Miler
All my flight details & trip reflections (Stephen’s Million Mile Madness trip journal)
Although Nick’s still traveling, it’s been a few days since I finished my trip and so I thought I’d share details about each of the flights I took, along with some reflections on my trip overall. Wednesday November 20 I got back to Vegas on Sunday evening after taking 23...
One Mile at a Time
American Starts Enforcing Boarding Priority With Simple Technology
Boarding flights in the United States is a hot mess… it’s a little different than in Japan! Airlines have tried to commoditize the boarding process as much as possible (by giving people an incentive to earn status, pick up a credit card, or outright pay for priority boarding), while doing...
View from the Wing
American Airlines Declares War On Gate Lice: New Boarding Tech Hits Over 100 Airports Nationwide For The Holidays
An important thing to know is that if you buzz because you're boarding before your group is called, the gate agent can clear the flag on their screen and allow you to board. If you're traveling with a family member or friend on a different reservation, for instance,...
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: Hyatt Regency Cincinnati
Last week, I had a dinner to attend in Cincinnati, OH. I stayed at… The post Hotel Review: Hyatt Regency Cincinnati appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
ATX Jetsetter
Delta Appears to be Working On A New 100th Anniversary Livery
Delta Air Lines appears to be developing a special livery on one of its yet to be delivered Airbus A321neos to celebrate the carrier's 100th anniversary. The post Delta Appears to be Working On A New 100th Anniversary Livery appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
One Mile at a Time
Alaska Airlines’ $89 Permanent Electronic Bag Tags
For years, Alaska Airlines has been trialing the concept of electronic bag tags, intended to make the process of checking a bag easier. Well, the airline has just taken a major step, as these bag tags are now on sale to the general public. While I think this is a...
Miles To Memories
Alaska Airlines Adds 10 New Nonstop Routes
Alaska Airlines is adding more nonstop flights from key West Coast cities to destinations across North and Latin America this winter. The post Alaska Airlines Adds 10 New Nonstop Routes appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Live and Let’s Fly
Where To Smoke Inside London Heathrow Airport
Despite strict prohibitions against smoking in the United Kingdom, you can still smoke at two locations inside London Heathrow Airport. I’ve updated this guide for 2024. A few years ago, I wrote a post entitled, The Secret Place to Smoke Airside at LHR. That story pointed out “secret” locations in...
View from the Wing
Alaska Airlines New $89 Permanent Bag Tags: Future Of Flying Or Overpriced Gimmick?
With Alaska eliminating check-in kiosks and telling customers to print their bag tags at home, these would be a great step towards the future - if they could get the cost down (or subsidize them for regular flyers). Continue reading Alaska Airlines New $89 Permanent Bag Tags: Future Of Flying Or...
Traveling For Miles
Hyatt Americas Cyber Sale: Save up to 25% on stays into April 2025
Yesterday IHG was the first of the big hotel chains to launch a Cyber Sale and it hasn't taken Hyatt long to follow suit, although the sale that Hyatt has unveiled today is considerably narrower in scope than the one IHG published yesterday. IHG's sale is valid worldwide while this...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: There and Back Again – Long Haul Catch up with friends in Chicago with Oneworld Airlines
There and Back Again – Long Haul Catch up with friends in Chicago Back to the back with American Airlines and British Airways It’s time for a new trip report, this time taking me to Chicago. Whilst not as dramatic as previous trips, I’m sure there will be some fun...
Economy Class & Beyond
Finnair’s new E190 seats – Comfort by Recaro
Earlier this month, Finnair unveiled the refurbishment of its Embraer E190 aircraft. It has been confirmed that Recaro Aircraft Seating is the supplier of the new seats for the airline. Recaro R1 seats in situ – Image – Finnair RECARO was selected by Finnair for a cabin retrofit of 12, Embraer...
Traveling For Miles
IHG Cyber Sale: Save 25% when booking through the app
A couple of weeks ahead of Cyber Monday, IHG has unveiled its Cyber Sale for 2024 and savings are live for bookings made from today. Members of the IHG One Rewards program are being given early access to the sale can save 25% while non-members will be able to save...
Traveling For Miles
It’s back: Rakuten refer a friend now earns you & them $40/4,000 Amex Points
Starting today (Monday, 18 November), Rakuten's best ever referral offer returns, and this means that for he next few weeks (we haven't been given an ending date), anyone who join the site through a referral link (like this one) can earn $40 cash back (or 4,000 Amex points), and those...
Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – British Airways Boeing 787-10 on final approach to Chicago O’Hare
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a British Airways Boeing 787-10 on final approach to Chicago O’Hare International International Airport as it completed the journey from London Heathrow.  British Airways operates a fleet of 10 Boeing 787-10 aircraft (the largest version of 787) in...
Economondo
A High Speed Rail Journey in Uzbekistan: Sampling the Afrosiyob
Riding Uzbekistan's high speed Afrosiyob train from Bukhara to Tashkent
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (16th November)
We’re halfway through November and the nights are dark, with hot coca and coffee to keep people warm – as well as the noise of German markets filling the city. It must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Christmas market season on New Street, Birmingham Snapshots I’ve...