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Paddle Your Own Kanoo
First Class Delta Air Passenger Wakes Up to Discover Seatmate Has Vomited in Her Purse… Flight Attendant Shrugs
A passenger on a recent Delta Air Lines flight between Minneapolis-St Paul and Boise was in a stomach-churning shock after she woke up from a nap during the two-and-a-half-hour Red Eye flight to discover that her purse had been turned into a makeshift sick bag. The woman had been seemingly...
One Mile at a Time
Starlux Airlines Wants To Join Oneworld Alliance, But Is Being Blocked
Taiwan’s Starlux Airlines is a fast growing airline that was founded just before the pandemic. The airline now has a fleet of A321neos, A330-900neos, and A350-900s, and is quickly expanding. In terms of service to the United States, the airline flies to Los Angeles (LAX), Phoenix (PHX), San Francisco (SFO),...
2PAXfly
QANTAS: Looking at Superjumbo A380 replacement
Qantas is reportedly considering an order for about 20 additional widebody aircraft, potentially setting up another contest between Airbus and Boeing for a large slice of the airline’s international fleet. According to Reuters aviation correspondent Tim Hepher, Qantas is discussing either additional Boeing 787 Dreamliners or the Airbus A350-900 with...
Frequent Miler
Last Chance Deals: Preferred Hotels & Wyndham transfer bonuses, discounted Hotels.com gift cards, & more
Welcome to our weekly list of what’s ending this week as well as a collection of some other deals that are due to end soon. Two of Citi’s current transfer bonuses to Preferred Hotels and Wyndham Rewards end next Saturday. Also ending this week is the opportunity to buy Hotels.com gift...
2PAXfly
WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday 7 June, 2027
Greetings again from Canada! I’ve spent just shy of a week in the Canadian capital, Ottawa. I’ve also had my first experience of Air Canada, and its Express and Rouge brands. I’m impressed on the whole with their Business Class. Less so by their lounges. What happened last week? Don’t...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
What Is Wrong With This Photograph? Part 356
While writing this article pertaining to a recent controversy regarding respecting the flag of the United States of America, I researched an official Internet web site of the National Park Service which purposely highlighted an error. Can you spot the error without leaving this article?
For this edition of this popular...
Frequent Miler
My low-hassle $0 credit card wallet for re-entering the points game (A Carrie commentary)
About a year and a half ago, I decided to gradually re-enter the points and miles game. Despite working for arguably the best points and miles blog in the space (ok ok, I may be biased), I had essentially retired from the game otherwise. For instance, aside from being an...
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (6th June)
It’s the end of another week as we head into June, with change in the air. But then, isn’t change a part of life? Anyway, enough musing for a post – time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Bollywood in Birmingham – another film starts shooting in...
View from the Wing
Bali Is Threatening To Deport ‘Influencers’ Who Make Sponsored Posts In New Immigration Crackdown
Bali immigration officials are warning influencers that sponsored posts, comped hotel stays, brand collaborations and content shoots can count as work—not tourism. The island’s new immigration patrol is even using social media posts as evidence, meaning the same Bali reel meant to promote a villa or beach club could become...
One Mile at a Time
Weekly Review: June 06, 2026
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I’m supposed to head to Europe in the coming days with the whole family, but my gosh, award availability is looking grim. I’m sure I’ll find something, but it’s not looking pretty! On the points & travel front, this week...
Live and Let’s Fly
The Aging Playboy, The Prada Bag, And The Inflight Romance Scam
I really felt sad for my seatmate, who was engaged in a frenzied WhatsApp conversation on a flight up the California coast with his “girlfriend” that was impossible for me to avoid and left me very thankful that I am out of the dating game… My Seatmate’s WhatsApp Romance Drama...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Wooden Escalators in Sydney: An Escalation Sensation
You can ride on wooden escalators in New York that are greater than 100 years old which are still in operation to this day; but you can also find wooden escalators in Sydney, which are considered to be an Escalation Sensation.
The wooden escalators in Sydney that are currently located in...
Economy Class & Beyond
Embraer E2 programme passes 500 orders – Azorra signs for 15 E2 Aircraft
Embraer has secured an additional order for the E2 family aircraft from lessor Azorra, and in the process, has passed a major milestone in the E2 Project. Azorra has signed an additional firm order for 15 E195-E2 aircraft, with purchase rights for 15 additional jets, strengthening the long-standing partnership. With...
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