View from the Wing
Even A Nobel Economist Got Stumped By Airport Self-Check-In — Travelers Still Need A Human [Roundup]
Even a Nobel economist once got stumped by airport self-check-in, which says a lot about why travelers still want a human being to confirm they’re actually good to go. Also: Cathay turbulence sent passengers and crew to the hospital, Singapore Airlines is restricting business class award seat selection, and VPN...
Pontos pra Voar
Aeroporto de Lima amplia destinos internacionais com acordos de céus abertos com 11 países – incluindo Brasil
O Aeroporto Internacional Jorge Chávez, em Lima, amplia voos internacionais e reforça sua posição como um dos principais hubs da América do Sul. A expansão inclui novos voos para Europa e América do Norte, aumento de frequências regionais e acordos de céus abertos com 11 países, entre eles o Brasil....
View from the Wing
United Captain Gives Passenger 30 Seconds To Turn Off Antisemitic Wi-Fi Hotspot Name — Or Police Would Inspect Everyone’s Phones
A United Airlines captain reportedly gave one passenger 30 seconds to disable an antisemitic Wi-Fi hotspot name or face law enforcement when the Newark–Miami flight landed. The hotspot was not a bomb threat, but just an offensive slogan. However it could provoke confrontations with passengers which make it a...
Eye of the Flyer
Are Southwest’s Extra Legroom Seats Worth It? My First Flights
Southwest killed open seating and free bags — but the new Extra Legroom seats? I flew two of them and walked away genuinely impressed. More room than Delta Comfort+, dedicated bin space the FAs actually enforce, and a few ways to land one without paying the eye-watering upgrade fee. Here's...
Pontos pra Voar
Smiles e BB Empresas oferecem até 70% de bônus na transferência de pontos
A Smiles lançou uma nova campanha de transferência bonificada em parceria com o Banco do Brasil Empresas. Nesta oferta, clientes podem garantir até 70% de bônus ao transferir pontos para o programa. A oferta é válida somente até hoje, 26 de maio. Confira abaixo todos os detalhes! Smiles e BB...
Economy Class & Beyond
Saudia takes delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR
Saudia is continuing its fleet expansion, with the airline taking delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR. It marks the first delivery of the Airbus A321XLR to an operator in the Middle East and Africa. The aircraft, powered by CFM International LEAP-1A engines, is the first of 15 A321XLRs on order...
Live and Let’s Fly
United Airlines Pilot Threatens To Call FBI Over Antisemitic Wi-Fi Hotspot
A United Airlines pilot reportedly threatened to call the FBI after passengers noticed an antisemitic Wi-Fi hotspot name onboard. The hotspot name was vile, but I’m not convinced this was the sort of security threat that justified escalating the matter into warning that law enforcement would meet the aircraft. United...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Italian Regulators Investigate EasyJet Over Deceptive Checked Luggage Pricing
Italian competition regulators have opened an investigation into alleged deceptive checked luggage pricing by the European low-cost airline EasyJet, the Autorità Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato (AGCM) announced on Tuesday. According to the AGCM, EasyJet has been displaying the combined cost to check a bag into the hold for...
Frequent Miler
Miraval Austin: Bottom Line Review
Miraval is Hyatt’s “wellness” brand, with three locations in the US and one in the Middle East. Each property has an extensive array of classes, ranging from pilates to yoga, axe-throwing to tarot card reading. Most of them are included in the room rate, whether booking with cash or points,...
