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British Airways Starts Cancelling Some Short-Haul Services in May as Jet Fuel Prices Surge
British Airways has confirmed that it has become the latest international airline to start trimming back its schedule from next month as oil prices surge and speculation mounts that Europe could be facing a jet fuel crisis within weeks. Over the last couple of days, British Airways passengers have been...
View from the Wing
Delta Finally Announces Its New Business Class Suites — But The Most Important Upgrade Is Actually In Coach
Delta has finally made its new business class suites official for the Airbus A350-1000 and refreshed A330s, with longer beds, more privacy, and the usual premium-cabin polish. But the more important news for most travelers may be that Delta is also putting real effort into the back of the plane,...
One Mile at a Time
Unveiled: New Delta One Business Class Suites For Airbus A350-1000
We’re seeing quite some nice improvements to the long haul business class products of major airlines in the United States. We recently saw American introduce its new Flagship Suite business class, and United is also rolling out its new Polaris business class, and next up it’s Delta’s turn.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Earn 10,000 Radisson Rewards Points Per Stay With Spotlight Hotels
You can earn 10,000 Radisson Rewards points for every stay with participating hotel properties of Spotlight Hotels — which is a curated selection of some of the most popular destinations of Radisson Hotels — through Monday, May 18, 2026...
...but you must...
Frequent Miler
45% / 35X miles (maybe more?) at TripAdvisor via Capital One Shopping (4/13 only)
Capital One Shopping’s Top Deal of the Day for Monday, April 14, 2026, is TripAdvisor. We’ve seen email offers as high as 45% back this morning via the public Capital One Shopping portal (which anyone can join, no need for a specific card), and we have found an offer for...
One Mile at a Time
United Adds Tiered Fares, “Basic” Polaris Business Class With Major Restrictions
While the concept of basic economy has now been around for well over a decade in the United States, we’ve known that airlines here are planning to expand that concept to premium cabin tickets. Executives at the ”big three” US carriers — particularly Delta and United — have been clear...
Economy Class & Beyond
Virgin Atlantic to accelerate its Starlink rollout, with Airbus A350 family to lead
Virgin Atlantic is progressing with its Starlink in-flight connectivity programme, with plans to accelerate the deployment. Virgin Atlantic will begin introducing Starlink connectivity onboard its Airbus A350 fleet from May, with all A350s to be connected by early summer. The first customer flight is slated for early May on the VS153 from London Heathrow to New York, JFK. The installation programme will then...
Live and Let’s Fly
A Perfect Aperitif At 35,000 Feet: SWISS Alpine Essence Cocktail
It was 5:00 pm somewhere…specifically, on my SWISS flight from London to Zurich. SWISS introduced its own signature cocktail last year called Alpine Essence, but I only recently had the chance to try it on my evening hop to ZRH. SWISS Alpine Essence Signature Cocktail The cocktail is a riff...
Frequent Miler
(Now live) The Free Spirit Debit Card has launched: Here are its features
Spirit Airlines teased the launched of a debit card last year, but it hadn’t materialized yet. More details about the card emerged a couple of months ago and the card itself is now available for applications via the new Free Spirit Rewards Debit Card app; links to the app can...
Miles For Family
Airlines Increase Checked Baggage Fees, Travel Pet Peeves and More
Happy Monday! Rumor: Southwest to Ban Carry-on Bags on its Cheapest Tickets: Wow, I sure hope this rumor isn’t true! I haven’t flown Southwest much these past few years because the fares (in cash and points) have not been competitive with American Airlines from my home airports. But still, this...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
KLM’s Sky High Wage Bill For Aircrew and CEO is Proving Highly Controversial in the Netherlands
Soaring wage bills for aircrew at the Dutch flag carrier KLM, and an inflation-busting bonus package for its chief executive, are proving to be incredibly controversial in the Netherlands, where the country’s finance minister has vowed to object to the bonus at the airline’s next general meeting. It’s no secret...
One Mile at a Time
Etihad Massively Expands China Flights, Goes From One Route To Six
Etihad Airways has been on quite the expansion kick lately, as the airline is trying to grow its destinations at a record pace. We’ve seen the airline add quite a few new routes in recent months, though here’s perhaps the single most concentrated regional expansion we’ve seen.
View from the Wing
Flight Attendant Pours Tea In One Long Perfect Stream At 35,000 Feet [Roundup]
A flight attendant turns tea service into a one-pour show at 35,000 feet, with a long, steady stream that somehow lands perfectly cup after cup. Also: an Icelandair pilot gets reported to police over a retirement low flyover, Lufthansa starts charging refund fees on flexible tickets, American serves another grim-looking...
Monkey Miles
The new Atmos Alaska Airlines Credit Card Offers – up to “125k” points + 50% flight discount code
The best Alaska Airlines Credit Card Offers Alaska Airlines debuted a new loyalty program ( Atmos Rewards ) and 3 new card offerings with very attractive offers. Personally, I think the top tier premium $395 “Summit” is the most attractive; however, many of you will prefer the $95 annual fee...
Eye of the Flyer
What to Do First With This Popular Gold Rewards Card
Many cardholders miss out on hundreds of dollars in annual statement credits simply because they don't know how to enroll or where to use them. I watched a family member leave points on the table for years before finally asking for help. Here's everything you need to know about actually...
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United’s Cheapest Business Fares Even Worse Than First Reported — No Flight Credit, And For Many Travelers No Miles
United’s cheapest business class fares are turning out to be more punitive than first advertised: beyond losing Polaris lounge access, seat selection, and no changes, many travelers will also earn no redeemable miles and get no flight credit toward status.
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