Your Mileage May Vary
Venture X Cardholders – Don’t Forget To Activate Hertz President Circle Status
The Venture X card from Capital One provides several perks for travelers. Some overlap other mid-range to luxury cards, such as Priority Pass club access and TSA Precheck/Global Entry reimbursement.…
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: TAROM A318 Business Class
Flying on TAROM is like stepping back in time 20 years. My TAROM A318 flight from London to Bucharest reminded me of what it was like to fly when I was a child–both the good and the bad. TAROM A318 Business Class Review I booked my ticket from London to...
Pontos pra Voar
Segue valendo! Assine o Clube 1.000 da Smiles e ganhe 14 mil milhas na hora
Se você está pensando em assinar o Clube Smiles, confira a atual ação promocional, onde os clientes ganham 14 mil milhas na hora ao assinar o Clube 1.000. Além disso, oferece um voucher de 10% de desconto no Smiles Viagens. Vamos aos detalhes! Milhas Turbinadas As milhas turbinadas estão estruturadas...
View from the Wing
Crumbling First Class Cabin: The American Airlines Broken Seats That Just Keep Flying Anyway
One of the more shocking things - beyond dirty seats - has been missing seat backs in first class, with seats taken out of service. The response from the airline (and some readers) has been that it’s better to fly planes in this condition than delay flights to address...
Also on BoardingArea
Your Mileage May Vary
Venture X Cardholders – Don’t Forget To Activate Hertz President Circle Status
The Venture X card from Capital One provides several perks for travelers. Some overlap other mid-range to luxury cards, such as Priority Pass club access and TSA Precheck/Global Entry reimbursement.…
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: TAROM A318 Business Class
Flying on TAROM is like stepping back in time 20 years. My TAROM A318 flight from London to Bucharest reminded me of what it was like to fly when I was a child–both the good and the bad. TAROM A318 Business Class Review I booked my ticket from London to...
View from the Wing
Crumbling First Class Cabin: The American Airlines Broken Seats That Just Keep Flying Anyway
One of the more shocking things - beyond dirty seats - has been missing seat backs in first class, with seats taken out of service. The response from the airline (and some readers) has been that it’s better to fly planes in this condition than delay flights to address...
The Bulkhead Seat
Delta Will Resume Flights Between New York and Nigeria; Increases Capacity to Ghana
Delta Air Lines announced yesterday that it’s resuming service between New York John F… The post Delta Will Resume Flights Between New York and Nigeria; Increases Capacity to Ghana appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
View from the Wing
Detroit Airport Tells Passengers To Tip At Water Refill Stations: Is Your Money Just Another Hidden Fee?
You're not allowed to bring bottles filled with water through airport security. Bottled water is often much more expensive at the airport. If you want to avoid the single use plastics, or just save money, airports frequently have filling stations. At the Detroit airport these water filling machines solicit...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
LivSmart Studios by Hilton: A Sneak Peek
As part of the Art of the Brand event that was sponsored by Hilton in Nashville recently, a sneak peek was given to one of the newest brands: LivSmart Studios by Hilton, which was first introduced on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 under the temporary name of Project H3. Although Hilton already...
One Mile at a Time
American Faces 12 Years In Jail For Bringing Ammunition To Turks & Caicos
An American visitor to Turks & Caicos is facing a lengthy jail sentence, after he accidentally brought some ammunition with him on a trip. I’m sort of sympathetic, but also sort of not.
Live and Let’s Fly
Pathetic: Lebanon Upset Over “Israeli” Ethiopian Airlines 787-9
Lebanese authorities were so incensed at seeing “Tel Aviv” on the side of an Ethiopian Airlines 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft that Africa’s largest air carrier was forced to remove it before it could take off from Beirut. No folks, this is not The Onion…. Ethiopian Airlines 787-9 With “Tel Aviv” Written...
View from the Wing
Flight to Phoenix Makes Unplanned Stop – Because The Lavatories Were Busting At The Seams [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 Flight to Phoenix Makes Unplanned Stop – Because The Lavatories Were Busting At The Seams [Roundup]...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Unruly Brit Passenger Who Forced Diversion of United Flight to Bangor Ordered to Pay $20,000 in Restitution to Airline
An unruly passenger who forced the pilots of a transatlantic United Airlines flight to Newark to divert to Bangor Airport in Maine, after getting into an argument with his girlfriend before threatening to “mess up the plane” and pushing the flight purser into a corner has been ordered to pay...
Frequent Miler
Unlocking the lap of luxury with points [Week in review]
This week, Hyatt’s disappointing announcement of the details of its Mr & Mrs Smith partnership put luxury hotels front of mind. Specifically, it made us think a lot about other ways to get luxury stays using points (since using Hyatt points for Mr & Mrs Smith is basically a non-starter now)....
One Mile at a Time
Which US Airline CEO Was Highest Paid In 2023? ($34.2 Million)
In recent weeks, we’ve seen most major US airlines release their 2023 proxy statements, which contain all kinds of interesting information. Among those is the executive compensation at these airlines…
The Bulkhead Seat
Lufthansa’s First Allegris Lounge Will Debut in Newark This July
Last week, I wrote about Lufthansa’s first Airbus A350-900 with its new Allegris (Business… The post Lufthansa’s First Allegris Lounge Will Debut in Newark This July appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
The Bulkhead Seat
Woman Melts Down at LAX Cursing and Demanding to Speak to Pete Buttigieg
A Delta Air Lines passenger went on a profanity-laced tirade when she unleashes on… The post Woman Melts Down at LAX Cursing and Demanding to Speak to Pete Buttigieg appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Plaza Premium Lounge – London Heathrow T4 (LHR)
Unlike my previous visit, the Plaza Premium in London Heathrow (LHR) T4 was packed with a dismal selection of food…I stayed only a few minutes, preferring to wait for my flight in the gate area. Plaza Premium Lounge Review – London Heathrow T4 (LHR) First, the LHR T4 Plaza Premium...
One Mile at a Time
American Delays Premium Boeing 787, Flagship Business Suites
I can’t say I’m surprised, but delivery delays at Boeing are causing American Airlines to update its plans, and postpone the introduction of its new business class product.
Monkey Miles
DOT makes final rule on automatic refunds in the event of cancellation or significant delay
On Wednesday, the DOT announced some new rules that are intended to give passengers more rights when their flight plans are interrupted. Here are the details: If your flight is Canceled, Significantly Changed, or Delayed more than 3 hours domestically or 6 hours internationally You are now entitled to a...
One Mile at a Time
KLM Employees Can Soon Wear Sneakers As Part Of Uniform
Dutch carrier KLM is changing its uniform policy, and that includes the option of more comfortable footwear.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Cabin Crew and Pilots at Dutch Flag Carrier Are Now Allowed to Wear Sneakers to Work and the Airline Even Has its Own Branded Shoes
Cabin crew, pilots and ground staff at Dutch flag carrier KLM will soon be allowed to wear sneakers to work as part of an initiative to improve employee wellbeing at the Amsterdam-based airline. From May 6, staffers will either be allowed to wear their own sneakers, so long as they...
2PAXfly
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: Adelaide to Bali flights suspended due to aircraft shortage
Virgin Australia’s direct flights have already been subject to a seasonal suspension between Sunday, April 28, and Sunday, June 9, but this has now been extended indefinitely as the airline awaits the delivery of new Boeing aircraft. Boeing has delayed the delivery of 10 new 737 MAX aircraft resulting from...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
8 Reasons Why This May Be the Best Airport Hotel Property.
At least 8 reasons explain why this may be the best airport hotel property — possibly in the world — and one of those reasons is not because the multinational lodging company sponsored my being at this hotel property, which it did. Since the ribbon cutting ceremony of... The post 8 Reasons...
View from the Wing
Rain Check: People Are Hedging Weather Risk, And Getting Trips Refunded If It Rains
Say that you want to do a once in a lifetime trip, which is expensive, and you're taking a risk: what if you run into bad weather? Things may be great, but the whole trip might be 'ruined' or at least not what you expected. What if you...
Frequent Miler
Podcast: Luxury lodging… on points | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep252 | 4-26-24
Credit card and hotel points can both help you stay in some amazing luxury accommodations you’d never justify paying cash for. We’ll dive into this today. Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast platform. You can click the timestamps below to navigate directly to a specific...
Your Mileage May Vary
Dear TSA Agents: Wait, I Can EXPLAIN!!!
The TSA admittedly doesn’t have the best reputation in the world. People complain of long delays, being yelled at, “TSA approved” locks being broken on checked luggage, contents in checked…
Pontos pra Voar
Confira nossa sugestão de cruzeiros a partir de R$ 1.8 mil por pessoa para a próxima temporada de verão
Boa notícia! A MSC já está vendendo cruzeiros pela América do Sul para a próxima temporada de verão a partir de R$ 1.8 mil por pessoa. Confira alguns exemplos logo a seguir. Reservas Basta seguir estes passos para garantir o seu próximo cruzeiro: Acesse a página dos cruzeiros pelo Brasil, clicando aqui. Escolha...
The Bulkhead Seat
Delta Will Resume Flights Between New York and Nigeria; Increases Capacity to Ghana
Delta Air Lines announced yesterday that it’s resuming service between New York John F… The post Delta Will Resume Flights Between New York and Nigeria; Increases Capacity to Ghana appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
View from the Wing
Detroit Airport Tells Passengers To Tip At Water Refill Stations: Is Your Money Just Another Hidden Fee?
You're not allowed to bring bottles filled with water through airport security. Bottled water is often much more expensive at the airport. If you want to avoid the single use plastics, or just save money, airports frequently have filling stations. At the Detroit airport these water filling machines solicit...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
LivSmart Studios by Hilton: A Sneak Peek
As part of the Art of the Brand event that was sponsored by Hilton in Nashville recently, a sneak peek was given to one of the newest brands: LivSmart Studios by Hilton, which was first introduced on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 under the temporary name of Project H3. Although Hilton already...
Pontos pra Voar
Conheça os ganhadores da premiação de melhores aeroportos do Brasil – Temos um tetracampeão!
O Ministério de Portos e Aeroportos, por meio da Secretaria Nacional de Aviação Civil, realizou a entrega do prêmio “Aviação + Brasil 2024”. A premiação visa não só reconhecer os melhores aeroportos do Brasil com base nos resultados alcançados na Pesquisa de Satisfação dos Passageiros, como também estimular a melhoria...
Pontos pra Voar
Prorrogou! Transfira milhas Smiles para o ALL com desconto e ganhe até 20% de bônus sobre os pontos gerados
Perdeu o prazo? Aproveite, pois a Smiles e o ALL decidiram prorrogar a sua promoção, onde oferecem a seus clientes desconto na transferência de milhas. Além disso, é possível ganhar até 20% de bônus sobre os pontos Reward gerados. Mecânica da Promoção Durante o período promocional, a seguinte paridade será...
One Mile at a Time
American Faces 12 Years In Jail For Bringing Ammunition To Turks & Caicos
An American visitor to Turks & Caicos is facing a lengthy jail sentence, after he accidentally brought some ammunition with him on a trip. I’m sort of sympathetic, but also sort of not.
Pontos pra Voar
Vamos voar? GOL tem passagens nacionais a partir de R$ 152 – Já com taxas inclusas
Vamos voar pelo Brasil? Neste fim de semana a GOL tem passagens nacionais a partir de R$ 152 o trecho, já com taxas inclusas. Abaixo você confere maiores detalhes sobre a promoção. Atenção: Conforme publicamos aqui, a GOL está em recuperação judicial. Leve isso em consideração ao decidir viajar com a empresa...