
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (19th September)
We’ve hit the end of another week of fun, paperwork and games. And we all know what happens at the end of a week – it must be time for Economy Class and Beyond. Classic buses at The Brum Transport – Part of Birmingham Heritage Week. TRIP REPORT: Kevin gets...
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6 Reasons Why Citi Strata Elite Beats Amex Platinum And Sapphire Reserve
American Airlines transfers, 6x weekend dining, and a hotel credit usable beyond luxury collections give Citi Strata Elite advantages its more expensive rivals lack. My hotel bookings have made the case for keeping it stronger.

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American Airlines Admits It Sells Too Much Basic Economy, Says 30% Of Seats Generate Half Its Revenue
American has already stripped mileage earning and elite seat and upgrade benefits from Basic Economy. Now it’s adding first class and Main Cabin Extra seats to give customers more—and smaller—steps up the fare ladder.

One Mile at a Time
Weekly Review: September 19, 2026
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I’m just wrapping up my quick trip to Japan, as it has been a fun but exhausting week (between jet lag and staying at four different hotels). I know I haven’t written about my individual hotel experiences yet, but that’s...
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Live and Let’s Fly
Minute Review: Air France 777-300ER La Première
We take a walk down memory lane with this week’s Minute Review and revisit a spectacular flight I enjoyed on the Air France 777-300ER in La Première (First Class) from Los Angeles to Paris. Air France 777-300ER La Première First Class Minute Review (Video) We take a walk down memory...

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Southwest Airlines ‘Karen’ Says Her Bag Was Checked Despite Empty Bins—Then Accuses Flight Attendant Of Assault
A Southwest passenger argues over a gate-checked bag, alleges assault, and refuses to leave after being told she won’t fly. The recording doesn’t show the outcome, but the bag dispute exposes an airline practice that predictably makes customers furious.

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Svöðufoss and Lookout Overlooking Ólafsvíkur in Iceland
Svöðufoss and lookout overlooking Ólafsvíkur in Iceland are basically two things to see in one place. Ólafsvík is a small fishing town; while Svöðufoss is a waterfall which is approximately ten meters in height and located on the Snæfellnes Peninsula.
Snæfellsjökull glacier...

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Delta Left A Father’s Body Unrefrigerated Overnight, Family Says—Too Decomposed For A Final Viewing
A family says Delta’s handling of their father’s remains cost them a final viewing. The missed connection is only part of the story: his body arrived after cargo pickup closed, while Delta’s published Memphis instructions prohibit overnight holding and arrivals of human remains after 7 p.m.

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[110K Offer Extended] United Made MileagePlus Worse Without A Credit Card — But This Business Version Is The Sweet Spot
United has made MileagePlus far more valuable for credit cardholders, with faster earning, cheaper awards, and better access to premium inventory. The United Business Card now looks like the sweet spot, especially with its extended offer of up to 110,000 miles.

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Chase’s LaGuardia Lounge Wins “World’s Best”—It Isn’t Even The Best At Its Own Airport
Skytrax named Chase’s defunct Hong Kong lounge the world’s third-best independent airport lounge. Its winner at LaGuardia isn’t even the best lounge in that airport. The results expose how little these awards tell travelers about where they’ll actually find the best experience.

Live and Let’s Fly
Southwest Airlines “Karen” Refuses To Leave Plane, Accuses Flight Attendant Of Assault In Gate-Check Meltdown
Being forced to gate-check a carry-on bag when empty overhead-bin space remains is maddening. It does not, however, entitle you to curse at a flight attendant, block the boarding door, or turn an irritating travel dispute into your removal from the flight. Southwest Passenger Melts Down Over Gate-Checked Bag, Accuses...

Economy Class & Beyond
Chiltern Railways to be brought back into public control from Sunday 20th September.
Rail operator Chiltern Railways is all set to be moved from private operation and back into public ownership from Sunday 20th September. Great British Railways – Chiltern on a Chiltern Explorer trainset – Image, Department for Transport The Chiltern route connects London Marylebone to destinations across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire and...















































