Frequent Miler
US Bank Altitude Reserve: Major changes coming December 15th. Is it the end?
Update 12/4/25: The nerfing of the US Bank Altitude Reserve commences on December 15th, so only ten more days to get those 1.5-cent-per-point redemptions in. Also, the $325 travel and dining credit will change to a credit for travel booked through US Bank Travel Center only. Happy Holidays. ~~~ Doctor...
Live and Let’s Fly
Aer Lingus Has A New “Lounge” In Dublin For Business Class Passengers Flying To USA…
Dublin Airport is under construction, which has forced Aer Lingus to improvise with a very odd lounge compromise for its business class passengers without status flying to the USA. Aer Lingus “Lounge” In Dublin For US Business Class Passengers Is A Reserved Seating Area + Voucher Stepping off my flight...
Pontos pra Voar
Air France renova menus da La Première com estrelas Michelin
A Air France renovou completamente o serviço gastronômico da cabine La Première para o inverno europeu, incorporando um novo menu criado pelas chefs estreladas Anne-Sophie Pic e Claire Heitzler, numa estratégia que reforça o posicionamento premium da companhia e marca uma década de colaboração com Pic. A Air France segue...
Frequent Miler
US Bank Altitude Reserve: Major changes coming December 15th. Is it the end?
Update 12/4/25: The nerfing of the US Bank Altitude Reserve commences on December 15th, so only ten more days to get those 1.5-cent-per-point redemptions in. Also, the $325 travel and dining credit will change to a credit for travel booked through US Bank Travel Center only. Happy Holidays. ~~~ Doctor...
Live and Let’s Fly
Aer Lingus Has A New “Lounge” In Dublin For Business Class Passengers Flying To USA…
Dublin Airport is under construction, which has forced Aer Lingus to improvise with a very odd lounge compromise for its business class passengers without status flying to the USA. Aer Lingus “Lounge” In Dublin For US Business Class Passengers Is A Reserved Seating Area + Voucher Stepping off my flight...
View from the Wing
Drunk Russian Passenger Demands Alcohol On Dubai–Moscow Flight — Flirts With Seatmate Then Turns On Crew Before Police Escort Her Off
A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Moscow was delayed on the ground after a drunk Russian passenger boarded already agitated, demanded more alcohol, and then tried to turn the drama into flirtation with the man seated next to her. When crew refused to serve her and asked her to calm...
From The Tray Table
5 overdue fixes the Port Authority should make at NYC’s biggest airports
Big news dropped last week that didn’t get nearly the attention it deserved. (Probably because it was announced…
The post 5 overdue fixes the Port Authority should make at NYC’s biggest airports appeared first on From the Tray Table.
The Bulkhead Seat
Spirit Airlines’ Inaugural Grand Cayman Flights Take Off Today
Last month, I wrote about Spirit Airlines adding flights between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport…
The post Spirit Airlines’ Inaugural Grand Cayman Flights Take Off Today appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
‘Has British Airways Lost the Plot?’ Passenger Furious That Airline Is Celebrating Christmas
British Airways has decided to go big on Christmas this year, becoming the first major international airline to start serving festive Christmas dinners in early December – the decision has outraged some passengers and has sparked a heated debate on when and how big companies should mark the festive season....
Economy Class & Beyond
East Midlands Railway brings its Class 810 “Aurora” fleet into service
It’s been delayed (like a lot of rolling stock projects in the United Kingdom), but East Midlands Railway has brought its Class 810 “Aurora” trainsets into commercial service, carrying paying passengers. EMR Class 810 on its first commercial service – Image EMR (With JenOnTheMove on the right) The maiden Aurora service departed Sheffield at...
The Bulkhead Seat
JetBlue Launches New Daily Service to Daytona Beach From New York and Boston Today
Back in August, I wrote about how JetBlue was expanding its Florida network with…
The post JetBlue Launches New Daily Service to Daytona Beach From New York and Boston Today appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Live and Let’s Fly
British Airways Avios Devaluation: More Miles, More Cash, Less Value
The latest tweak to the British Airways Club program will make reward flights more expensive starting on December 15, 2025. Avios pricing is going up on both BA and partner airlines, and cash surcharges are rising as well. But ironically, British Airways has given us reason to celebrate this bad...
View from the Wing
United MileagePlus Cards Now Earn 2 Miles Per Dollar On Rent Through Bilt — But At A Cost
United MileagePlus cardmembers can now earn 2 miles per dollar on rent when paying through Bilt, with earnings split between the card issuer and a bonus mile from United. The catch: you’ll pay a 3% fee for the privilege, making the math far less compelling than Bilt’s earlier 3x Alaska...
The Bulkhead Seat
American Offers AAdvantage Pass™ Featuring Gold Status and Miles for a Whopping $5,000
American Airlines just introduced AAdvantage Pass™, a new offering that provides loyalty perks in…
The post American Offers AAdvantage Pass™ Featuring Gold Status and Miles for a Whopping $5,000 appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
View from the Wing
JetBlue Founder David Neeleman Says He Uses a Delta SkyMiles Card — Even Though Cash Back Would Get Him More Travel [Roundup]
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
Continue reading JetBlue Founder David Neeleman Says He Uses a Delta SkyMiles Card — Even Though Cash Back Would...
Eye of the Flyer
Delta is Selling $27 Upgrades to First Class(!?)
Depending on where and when you shop, twenty-seven bucks may or may not get you some bang for your buck. But that was the price tag for a First Class upgrade on my Delta Air Lines flight — this week! How Much to Upgrade to First Class? I was scheduled...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Qantas Boeing 737 Took Off Nearly 5 Tons Heavier Than Pilots Thought After One Mistyped Code Triggered Dozens Of Failures
A single keystroke error by an airport staffer triggered a cascading system failure across multiple departments that left the pilots of a Qantas Boeing 737 believing that there were 51 fewer passengers onboard than there actually were, a damning safety report has concluded. That might not sound like a big...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
ALL Accor Live Limitless: Earn 1,000 bonus points for stays in Europe & North Africa
You can always count on Accor Hotels to have a variety of good bonus points offers in market and here’s one more they recently launched for stays in Europe and North Africa that are booked well in advance. The 1,000 bonus ALL Rewards points offer Earn 1,000 bonus ALL Rewards...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Qatar Airways: Earn 2x Avios on flights from Doha to London (LHR & LGW)
Qatar Airways is offering their home country residents a nice premium cabin flight bonus for travel from Doha to London Heathrow or London Gatwick as well as from LGW back to DOH! You’ll want to book this offer as soon as possible as it has a small booking window through...
Frequent Miler
Real world: How I used points to fly in 2025
In 2024, several of my favorite luxury flights were booked with AA miles (see: My AAdvantage love affair continues). And, if memory serves, I think I relied heavily on Air France / KLM Flying Blue miles that year as well. This year was very different. I didn’t spend any Flying...
View from the Wing
Drunk Russian Passenger Demands Alcohol On Dubai–Moscow Flight — Flirts With Seatmate Then Turns On Crew Before Police Escort Her Off
A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Moscow was delayed on the ground after a drunk Russian passenger boarded already agitated, demanded more alcohol, and then tried to turn the drama into flirtation with the man seated next to her. When crew refused to serve her and asked her to calm...
Pontos pra Voar
Livelo oferece 49.000 pontos no upgrade para o Clube Special
A Livelo está com uma oferta de upgrade para o Clube Special durante o Clube Livelo Days! Os clientes que realizarem o upgrade para o plano Special recebe 49 mil pontos distribuídos ao longo de 12 meses. A seguir, veja os principais detalhes. Promoção de upgrade para o Clube Special...
From The Tray Table
5 overdue fixes the Port Authority should make at NYC’s biggest airports
Big news dropped last week that didn’t get nearly the attention it deserved. (Probably because it was announced…
The post 5 overdue fixes the Port Authority should make at NYC’s biggest airports appeared first on From the Tray Table.
The Bulkhead Seat
Spirit Airlines’ Inaugural Grand Cayman Flights Take Off Today
Last month, I wrote about Spirit Airlines adding flights between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport…
The post Spirit Airlines’ Inaugural Grand Cayman Flights Take Off Today appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
‘Has British Airways Lost the Plot?’ Passenger Furious That Airline Is Celebrating Christmas
British Airways has decided to go big on Christmas this year, becoming the first major international airline to start serving festive Christmas dinners in early December – the decision has outraged some passengers and has sparked a heated debate on when and how big companies should mark the festive season....
Pontos pra Voar
Emirates lança bilhete multidestinos para a Ásia
Emirates passa a oferecer um passe que reúne voos regionais do Sudeste Asiático em uma única reserva, o Emirates Asia Pass, conectando múltiplas cidades por meio de parcerias e rotas próprias. A Emirates anunciou o lançamento do Emirates Asia Pass, um novo modelo de bilhete que permite ao passageiro viajar...
