View from the Wing
American Airlines Pilots Declared No Confidence In Management—The Board Refuses To Meet With Them
American Airlines pilots declared "no confidence" in the airline's management and requested a meeting with the board over financial and operational struggles—but the board declined, sending them right back to the executives they criticized.
2PAXfly
WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday, 8 February 2026
Hope your weekend has been as good as mine. Below is a summary of stories that appeared in the blog over the last week. QANTAS: Gets A321XLR configuration very wrong. Too few loos. By 2paxfly on 06 Feb 2026 12:17 pmWhen Qantas began introducing its new Airbus A321XLRs, the focus...
One Mile at a Time
Weekly Review: February 07, 2026
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend! We’re currently on our trip to Asia, and are having an amazing time so far, so expect lots more live updates in the coming days. On the points & travel front, this week Cathay Pacific unveiled its new regional Aria Studio business...
Points With a Crew
Should you buy Aeroplan miles with a 100% bonus?
I used Air Canada Aeroplan miles for an epic RTW trip. Aeroplan miles are on sale now, and you can buy them with a big bonus for a limited ...
Your Mileage May Vary
Flights Are Arriving Earlier Than Scheduled — And That Can Create New Problems
We plan for late flights as if it were the default setting in air travel. Not because we’re pessimists, but because experience teaches you to expect it. Airlines build in…
Pontos pra Voar
Até 52% de desconto na compra de pontos Esfera
A Esfera está com sua já conhecida oferta de compra de pontos com até 52% de desconto, além de parcelamento em até 12 vezes. Com a promoção, o milheiro sai a partir de R$ 33,60. A campanha é válida até amanhã, dia 8 de fevereiro, e você confere os detalhes...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Thai Airways Royal Silk Lounge Bangkok (BKK – Main Terminal)
The penultimate stop on my Star Alliance Lounge tour in Bangkok (BKK) was the Thai Airways Royal Silk Lounge in the main terminal of the international departures area, a dated but comfortable lounge that is like the ugly step sister of the Royal Orchid Prestige Lounge next door. Thai Airways...
Miles To Memories
Quitting Amazon Prime – How It’s Going Six Years Later
We held a longtime Amazon Prime membership until 2020. Since then, the relationship's been mostly off, a few times on. I have more thoughts. The post Quitting Amazon Prime – How It’s Going Six Years Later appeared first on Miles to Memories.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Trying Out the “Top Rated Fast Food Chain” in Georgia.
Trying out the supposed “top rated fast food chain” in the state of Georgia was the next step for me after The Gate With Brian Cohen published this article on The Best and Worst Rated Fast Food Chains in Every State in the United States on Saturday, October 22, 2022. In...
Pontos pra Voar
Tem vídeo novo no YouTube: Veja o que pode e não pode nas praias brasileiras
Tem vídeo novo do Pontos Pra Voar no YouTube! Desta vez, nosso editor Welerson comenta um dos tópicos mais polêmicos deste início de ano: as praias brasileiras. Se você gosta de passar férias à beira-mar, precisa saber o que os comerciantes podem e o que não podem fazer, para evitar...
One Mile at a Time
Checking Out The Starlux Airlines Themed 7-Eleven In Taipei!!!
Some people like to go shopping when they travel. I’m not usually one of those people (though I am married to someone who is), but my current trip to Taiwan is an exception. On our first full day in Taiwan, I couldn’t wait to go shopping at… 7-Eleven! Let me...
Travel Codex
Is Alaska Airlines Limiting Elite Upgrades to 72 hours?
Alaska Airlines used to be different. The former CEO Brad Tilden loved elite customers and treated them better than the 1x flyer. Elite customers was Brad’s bread and butter and he ensured that elite customers felt special and were taken care of. Upgrades went to elite guests before sold. Every...
View from the Wing
Trump Demanded Dulles Airport Rename Itself After Him—Then A Judge Stepped In [Roundup]
Donald Trump reportedly demanded Washington Dulles airport and New York's Penn Station rename themselves after him as a condition for approving rail funding—but a judge quickly intervened. Plus: TSA sued over $82,000 cash seizure, Chicago O'Hare's new concourse, and more.
Your Mileage May Vary
Disney Once Considered a 25-Year Theme Park Pass — and It Never Happened
From DVC’s old length-of-stay tickets to the discontinued Disney Premier Passport, Disney has experimented with big-ticket access—just not a true worldwide pass. Walt Disney World has changed ticket media quite…
View from the Wing
What’s Best For You — Things Amex Platinum, Sapphire Reserve, Venture X And Strata Elite Are Each Good At
Everyone debates which credit card is “best,” but most people are solving the wrong problem. This simple framework cuts through the noise, showing how to decide which card actually fits your spending, benefits, and goals.
Pontos pra Voar
Turismo de frescor! Tendências de viagem que ganham força
Não é nenhuma novidade que o mundo das viagens está em constante mudança, sempre inovando para atender melhor às necessidades do viajante. Confira quais são as principais tendências de viagens para 2026. É provável que o seu perfil se encaixe nesses novos modelos. Um dos exemplos são destinos menos quentes,...