View from the Wing
Delta’s “Basic Business Class” Is Coming In 2026 — A Worse Product, But Not A New Lower Fare
Delta says it is introducing a new “Basic Business” fare that strips out things that used to come standard in the premium cabin. What's widely misunderstood is that this isn’t a new cheaper business class price point. It’s new restrictions on the lowest business fares so Delta can sell last...
One Mile at a Time
Weekly Review: January 24, 2026
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far, and that those impacted by the inclement weather across much of the United States are staying safe. Living in Florida, it’s easy to lose sight of how most of the country is dealing with a major weather system, as it’s...
2PAXfly
WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday, 25 January, 2026
Hello travellers, Greetings from a very warm Sydney. I’m enjoying Summer, and making plans to escape to Europe in our Autumn. Most people in Australia have completed their Summer holidays and are back at work. This post-holiday period is a good time to monitor airfares for specials, and to plan...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
KLM Struggling To Rebook Passengers After It Cancels All Flights To Four Destinations Without Warning
The Dutch flag carrier KLM is struggling to rebook thousands of passengers who have been left stranded by the airline’s sudden decision to nix all flights to the Middle East until further notice. On Friday, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines unexpectedly announced its aircraft would be avoiding airspace in several countries...
Miles To Memories
Making Lemonade When Reasonable Award Flight Redemptions Don’t Exist
I don't find making award flight redemptions particularly enjoyable. That's come back at me recently, and here's now I'm overcoming it.
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Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Back to KLIA Terminal 1 and the Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge – Growing Old In Style
Heading back to Kuala Lumpur Airport and the Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge Growing Old In Style Time to head back towards Singapore. To Kuala Lumpur Airport, as well as a morning lounge stop at the Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge. In this mammoth trip report (note, headings subject to change) Yes....
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Goldair Handling CIP Intra Lounge at Athens International Airport. Airport Lounge Review.
We decided to stop off in the Goldair Handling CIP Intra Lounge in Hall B at Athens International Airport while awaiting the boarding of an airplane for the departure of an early morning flight to Amsterdam.
The lounge was...
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One Mile at a Time
Review: Four Seasons Orlando At Walt Disney World (Great Luxury Resort)
Several weeks ago, we took our oldest son, Miles, to Disney World for the first time. I wrote about that in a separate post, as it was quite an experience going there as an adult. During our time visiting Disney, we spent three nights at the 443-room Four Seasons Resort...
View from the Wing
Most American Express Customers Redeem Points The Worst Way — And That Pays For The Best Travel Redemptions [Roundup]
Most Amex points don’t get used for travel—they’re redeemed for gift cards, statement credits, and shopping, which keeps Amex’s average redemption cost low and makes the best travel redemptions possible for everyone else. Also: Delta’s new Sky Club plans, “straight to jail” travel content, It’s Always Marriott, a DOT frequent...
View from the Wing
Capital One’s Venture Card Has Its Best Offer In Years — Earn 75,000 Miles Plus A $250 Travel Credit
Capital One’s Venture Rewards is one of the simplest high-value miles cards: a $95 annual fee and unlimited 2x on everything, with the option to redeem against travel or transfer to airline and hotel partners. Right now it has a standout limited-time offer—75,000 bonus miles after $4,000 in spend plus...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Starlux A350-900 Business Class Los Angeles – Taipei
I boarded my first-ever flight on Starlux, a longhaul journey from Los Angeles to Taipei on an A350-900 in business class, with high expectations. Even so, they were exceeded: my flight was superb in nearly every way, with small touches that really made a big difference in terms of quality....
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Safety Group Calls for Boeing 787 Dreamliner Fleet Grounding Over ‘Dangerous Design Defect’
The largest passenger rights group in the United States has called on the Trump administration to take urgent action to address what it describes as a ‘dangerous design defect’ in many Boeing 787 Dreamliners, which could cause water to leak from the restrooms and damage flight-critical equipment. Although Paul Hudson,...
Frequent Miler
How to navigate Frequent Miler’s Best Offers (Video)
We take pride in having the best credit card offer information on the web. We literally make it our job to make sure we’re showing you the best publicly available offers at any given time, updating the information every day. Navigating Frequent Miler’s Best Offers (00:00) – FM has the...
The Bulkhead Seat
More Than 10,000 Flights are Cancelled This Weekend as the US Braces for Winter Storms
The extreme winter weather is just about to bear down on the United States…
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View from the Wing
Flight Attendant Kicked Something In A Dark Cabin — It Was A Baby Sleeping In The Aisle
On a late-night flight with the cabin dark and most passengers asleep, a flight attendant says he stepped on something in the aisle, tried to step over it, and accidentally kicked it—only to hear a baby cry and realize a parent had put the child on the floor to sleep....
Economy Class & Beyond
Air Europa firms up its Airbus A350-900 order
Spanish Airline Air Europa has completed its negotiations with Airbus for the purchase of Airbus A350-900 aircraft. Air Europa Airbus A350-900 – Rendering, Airbus. The order was initially announced as a Memorandum of Understanding at the Dubai Air Show last year. The final agreement was signed off on in December by the two parities...
BoardingArea
Virtuoso Travel Week 2025: Luxury Insights and Amex FHR Perks
Top luxury travel pros from 100+ countries unite in Las Vegas from August 9–15 for networking, education, and insider intel. Frequent flyers can discover new event features and Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts benefits to elevate their next journey.
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Flying with Pets in 2025: Revised Rules for Frequent Flyers
Airlines worldwide have rolled out updated pet travel regulations in 2025, covering everything from in-cabin breed allowances to stricter paperwork. This guide compares fees, seat rules, and must-know tips for a smoother journey with your furry friend.
