Miles To Memories

A drone attack near Dubai International Airport has disrupted one of the world’s most critical aviation hubs, briefly shutting down airspace and prompting authorities to suspend operations for foreign carriers. Dubai Airspace Closed After Drone Attack Sparks Airport Fire Dubai International Airport (DXB), the world’s busiest airport for international travel,...

British Airways has just announced plans to add a second route to Australia, and of course it will be a fifth freedom route. I’m curious if this has been in the cards for some time, or if this is happening in light of developments in the Middle East in recent...

British Airways appears to have made a major move as the war in Iran causes serious pain for so-called ‘super connector’ airlines based in the Middle East, such as Emirates, Etihad Airways, and even its own investor, Qatar Airways. After a more than two-decade absence, British Airways has announced that...

Hawaiian Airlines is making another visible move toward its long‑anticipated integration with Alaska Airlines, rolling out self‑service bag‑tag kiosks and quietly nudging passengers away from printed boarding passes altogether. They are adding much needed technology to the Hawaiian Airline experience. (Although I can’t say Alaska tech is that great!) Beginning...

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Civil aviation regulators in the United Arab Emirates announced the full closure of the country’s airspace to civilian flights in the early hours of Tuesday morning, saying the decision for the temporary grounding of planes had been made as an “exceptional precautionary measure” amidst the “rapidly evolving regional security developments.”...

At least one airport requests donations to agents of the Transportation Security Administration from travelers, as the partial shutdown of the federal government of the United States means that they are currently working without pay until that aforementioned shutdown ends. The following message appeared at the official X site of...

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) has steadily expanded its international reach in recent years. It…

When people plan a vacation, they usually focus on the big things first: flights, hotel price, things to do and maybe whether the property has a good location. But “good…

A reader reached out with an interesting data point: when you redeem Rove Miles for a loyalty-eligible hotel rate, you can also earn hotel points and elite credit, which can add a nice bump to the effective value you’re getting for your Rove Miles. Redeeming Rove Miles for a paid hotel...

There’s a new Marriott Homes & Villas Amex Offer out, which gives $250 back when you spend $1,000 or more on one or more reservations. The Deal Spend $1,000+ in one or more transactions with Marriott Homes & Villas and get $250 back with an Amex Offer. Expires 5/24/26 Key...

UPDATE: Whew! This was a false alarm. An Alaska spokesperson has confirmed that a “technical issue affecting the prices of some connections on partner flights involving Europe, the Middle East, and Asia” has been pinpointed and resolved. The award chart remains unchanged…at least for now. I’ve verified that connecting itineraries...

As president of the largest flight attendant union in the United States and civil aviation section chair of the International Transport Workers’ Federation, firebrand leader Sara Nelson is often referred to as the ‘world’s most powerful flight attendant.’ Nelson commands respect and attention on Capitol Hill, but now she is...

Lufthansa Group is reportedly about to unveil some changes to its fares, which customers will no doubt be unhappy about (though you know the airline will spin it as if it’s a positive).

On a flight where a flight attendant left full cans of soda behind for first class passengers, it occurred to me how much I don't like that practice. And it's even worse in coach but for different reasons.

Flying at 33,000 feet over the Atlantic Ocean, passengers on board an Air India flight from New York JFK were attempting to get some rest during the ultra-long-haul 14-hour flight to New Delhi on Monday… that was until they were awoken by strange noises and vibrations coming from underneath their...