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American Airlines Reassigned Confirmed Business Class Seats To Employee Standbys During Boarding: Here’s How To Avoid It
Here’s a cautionary tale that should make you think twice about when you board your next flight. Checked in, confirmed seat, and still almost left behind on American Airlines… When Confirmed Seats Aren’t Really Confirmed (American Airlines Edition) A traveler recently shared a troubling experience on an American Airlines flight...

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TRIP REPORT: First impressions of Turkish Airlines Sydney to London
I have just flown Turkish Airlines for the first time, as has my husband, but on different flights. My trip was Sydney–Kuala Lumpur–Istanbul–London. His was Bangkok–Istanbul–Prague, and return. Before I do a considered full report on the flights and the trip, I thought it was worth posting about my first...

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Lufthansa Flight Attendants Shocked At New Tax Rules That Hike the Price of ‘Free’ Standby Flights
Flight attendants at the German flag carrier Lufthansa are fighting to overturn a new tax decree that has significantly hiked the price of nearly free or deeply discounted standby flight concessions that form a big benefit for airline employees. For outsiders, these kinds of ‘nonrev’ benefits are seen as a...

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New DHS Secretary Mullin Suggests Customs and Border Protection Should Be Yanked From Major Airports in ‘Sanctuary Cities’
New Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin has suggested that his department could pull Customs and Border Protection officers from major international airports in so-called ‘sanctuary cities’, essentially crippling global air travel into these cities ahead of the FIFA World Cup in June. In an interview with FOX...

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I Flew 13 Hours In Middle Seat 53E: Basic Economy Fare With Delta Air Lines Airbus A350-900
I flew as a passenger 13 hours in seat 53E aboard an Airbus A350-900 airplane operated by Delta Air Lines on a Basic Economy fare, which is a middle seat. Considering that the cost to fly round trip between Las Vegas to Taipei with a stop in Seattle was the...

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DHS Secretary Floats Pulling Customs From Sanctuary City Airports — JFK, LAX, O’Hare And SFO Lose All International Flights
The new DHS secretary says the administration is “looking at” pulling Customs and Border Protection officers from airports in sanctuary cities, which would shut those airports off from international arrivals. The idea is absurd by the standards of the administration's own policy goals. Many of the airports are not even...

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Best miles for each airline alliance | Coffee Break Ep100 | 4-7-26
Airlines partner up into alliances (Oneworld, Star Alliance, and Sky Team), which usually means you can use the miles from one program to book with one of its partners. We’ll talk about the best programs within each alliance. Best miles for each airline alliance Watch the full episode below, or...
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Brussels Airlines Partners With Ralph & Roxy’s to Bring Belgian Ice Cream to the Skies
Brussels Airlines is adding a distinctly Belgian flavor to its onboard experience by partnering…
The post Brussels Airlines Partners With Ralph & Roxy’s to Bring Belgian Ice Cream to the Skies appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

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Four Seasons Yachts’ Unique Pricing Model Counters The Industry
Four Seasons recently got into the cruising business (or at least the business of licensing out its name for a cruising venture), with the launch of Four Seasons Yachts. The company’s first ship has set sail as of March 2026, with voyages in the Mediterranean in summer, and Caribbean in...

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Transportation Secretary Says He’s Open To Airline Mergers — “Trump Loves To See Big Deals Happen”
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says he is open to airline mergers and framed the issue in unmistakably political terms, saying President Trump “loves to see big deals happen.” He's signaling that the administration is more open to consolidation than the last one, and speculation abounds over what happens to Spirit...

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JetBlue promo: Save 20% on flights with promo code SPRING20
JetBlue launched a two-day sale today which is giving 20% off base fares when using promo code SPRING20. The catch? It’s only valid for travel on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The Deal Save 20% off base fares of eligible JetBlue flights when using promo code SPRING20. Direct link to offer. Key...

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Passenger Brings Raw Eggs On A Plane, Breaks Them All Over The Seat And Floor — Then Flight Attendants Have To Clean It Up
A passenger brought raw eggs on board, broke them all over the seat and floor, and left flight attendants to deal with the mess. When travelers bring fragile, messy food into the cabin, crew and cleaners are the ones who get stuck dealing with it.

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Get $50 back on $100+ pet-sitting booking with Rover Chase Offer
If you’re planning a trip away and need to arrange for someone to look after your pet(s), there’s a new Rover.com Chase Offer that can save you $50 or more. The Deal Spend $100+ at Rover.com & get $50 back with a targeted Chase Offer. Key Terms Expires June 30,...

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Etihad Is Now Selling Seats For Half Price — Because Travelers Are Staying Away From The UAE
Etihad is selling seats for half price not because Gulf fuel is cheap, but because demand to and through the UAE has weakened enough that the airline is cutting fares to fill planes. It has slashed some fares by up to 50% through June even as Emirates and Qatar have...

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Southwest Airlines is Tightening its Power Bank Rules Even Further… Now Passengers Are Limited to Just One
Southwest Airlines is further tightening its in-flight power bank rules, going much further than any other U.S.-based airline with its new mandate that even exceeds recently updated international regulations. The Dallas-headquartered airline became the first and, so far, the only U.S. carrier to introduce portable power bank rules in May...

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Targeted Bilt cardholder promo: Earn +5 points on gas & EV charging (1K max bonus points)
Bilt Rewards is targeting some cardholders with a nice little spending offer that’s giving an additional five points per dollar on gas and EV charging spend. The Deal Earn +5 points per dollar on targeted Bilt credit cards at gas stations and for EV charging. Key Terms Promotional offer open...

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Malaysia Airlines expands Asian and long haul operations
Malaysia Airlines is expanding its footprint with the return of direct flights to Fukuoka, Japan, and the launch of new services to Shenzhen and Changsha, China. Along with a few capacity boosts to boot. As part of this expansion, the airline will introduce new services between Kuala Lumpur and Shenzhen and...












































