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Democrats Threaten To Break Up Any United-American Merger Once Trump Leaves Office

Democrats in Congress are warning that even if the Trump administration allowed a United-American merger to happen, a future administration could still try to unwind it after the fact. That turns any deal into something far messier than a normal merger fight, because approval would not necessarily end the legal...

The Gate with Brian Cohen

American Airlines Celebrates 100 Years Today.

American Airlines celebrates 100 years today, Wednesday, April 15, 2026 and joins a growing select group of other airlines which are now part of the elite century club of continuously being in business. According to the official Internet web site of the centennial of American Airlines...

Frequent Miler

Marriott Platinum Elite free breakfast simplified

One of the benefits of earning Platinum Elite status with Marriott is free breakfast, but not at all brands. Some brands, instead, give you only a $10 per day food & beverage credit or even only $10 per stay. And some brands are completely exempt from offering free breakfast. That’s...

One Mile at a Time

Pilots “Meow” & “Ruff,” Anger Air Traffic Control: “This Is Why You Still Fly An RJ”

Nothing against furries, but this doesn’t strike me as the time or place…

Economy Class & Beyond

AIX26: Introducing the RAVE Aerospace and Safran’s “Origin” Concept

RAVE Aerospace and Safran have shown off their new concept – introducing “Origin“. Origin consists of two complementary demonstrators for seating and in-flight entertainment, creating a passenger experience of the future based on hyper personalisation and immersive digital experiences. RAVE Aerospace and Safran Seats have combined their expertise on seating...

One Mile at a Time

New Capital One Venture Business With Up To 150K Miles: 8 Reasons To Apply

Link: Learn more about the Capital One Venture Business

Live and Let’s Fly

Harry And Meghan Didn’t Skip First Class On Qantas…There Was None

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are back in Australia for the first time since 2018, but this time, the focus is not on a royal tour…it’s on how they got there. Harry And Meghan Flew Qantas Business Class To Australia…There’s A Reason They Didn’t Fly First Several outlets have noted...

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Newegg: Buy $500 Southwest gift cards for $455 with promo code SSF5747

Newegg is running another sale on Southwest gift cards, this time selling $50 denominations for $455 when using promo code SSF5747. The Deal Buy $500 Southwest gift cards for $455 from Newegg when using promo code SSF5747. Direct link to offer. Key Terms Expires April 15, 2026. Limit 1. Quick...

Miles For Family

“New” Capital One Venture Business Card with up to 150k Bonus Miles

Yesterday, Capital One launched a rebranding of the Spark Miles business credit card. The card is now the Capital One Venture Business card (affiliate link). The new name mirrors the card’s personal counterpart, the Capital One Venture Rewards card. Along with this new name, the card has a limited time...

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Emirates Flight Attendant Imprisoned in Dubai After Police Used Electronic Surveillance to Tracks WhatsApp Message

An Emirates flight attendant remains in custody in Dubai’s notorious Al Qusais Police Station after he was arrested for sharing a photo in a private WhatsApp group of rising smoke from an Iranian kamikaze drone strike on the city. The crew member is one of at least two flight attendants...

One Mile at a Time

Air France-KLM Flying Blue Adds Choice Benefits, Offering Bonus Miles & Status

The Air France-KLM Flying Blue program has just rolled out a useful new perk for members, which seems entirely positive. I’m very happy to see this.

Live from a Lounge

Hughes to power Air India In-Flight Connectivity 2027 onwards

Air India has selected the next partner for in-flight connectivity, with Hughes focused on powering their international long-haul connectivity.

View from the Wing

Were LaGuardia Runway Collision Alerts Tuned Down Before The Air Canada Collision? — [Roundup]

Questions are being raised over whether LaGuardia runway collision alerts were tuned down before the Air Canada crash, plus Cancun airport drivers pushing for $20 tips, Hyatt Regency Kyoto set for demolition, Chase’s new La Colombe offer, and more.

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Last Call! Limited Time Hilton Honors Credit Card Bonuses Ending Tonight!

Currently, you can 175,000 Hilton Honors points and 1 free night certificate from just one bonus. These these offers are expiring tonight!

Points Miles and Bling

Full Details: United MileagePlus Neo World Elite Mastercard

After an initial announcement in late February, the United MileagePlus Neo World Elite Mastercard is officially launched in Canada as…

The Bulkhead Seat

Would You Pay $495 for a Lie-Flat Bed in Economy on One of the World’s Longest Flights?

Yesterday, I wrote about Air New Zealand launching its groundbreaking Economy Skynest™. This world-first…

One Mile at a Time

Pan Am Training Videos: Must-Watch Entertainment For AvGeeks

The airline industry sure has changed a lot over the years, both for better and worse. Travel is more accessible than ever before, and on the high-end, premium travel is more comfortable than ever before. However, flying in general has just become another form of transportation, and isn’t treated in...

Economy Class & Beyond

AIX26: Airbus showcases its next-generation First Class Experience concept for A350-1000

With airlines moving the A350-1000 into flagship route operations, some airlines are racing to deliver premium First Class products at the very front of the aircraft. At Aircraft Interiors Expo, Airbus unveiled its next-generation First Class Experience concept for A350-1000. The concept Airbus is showing off at AIX this year...

Eye of the Flyer

More Legroom? HUGE Seatback Screens? Delta Announces Airbus Widebody Refreshes

Here’s a genuine, not-sarcastic shocker: more legroom is coming to coach seats. Plus, it will soon be easier than ever to watch movies and shows on other passengers’ screens. (Don’t tell me you keep your eyes on your own?!) Delta One Suite Upgrades Delta Air Lines announced that 24-inch, 4K...

View from the Wing

Southwest Airlines Hired A United Veteran As New Loyalty Chief — Rapid Rewards May Not Look The Same For Long

Southwest Airlines has put a former United executive in charge of Rapid Rewards at a moment when the loyalty program is under pressure and redemptions have been falling. Her background suggests Southwest may push harder on personalization, partner revenue, and a more modern loyalty model—with changes that could go well...

One Mile at a Time

Oy: Lufthansa Pilots & Flight Attendants Stage Back-To-Back-To-Back Strikes

Guys, this is an absolute mess. A couple of days ago, I covered how Lufthansa was dealing with back-to-back strikes from pilots and flight attendants. Well, I need to provide an update… we’re now seeing back-to-back-to-back strikes.

Live and Let’s Fly

Air New Zealand Skynest Economy Bunk Beds Go On Sale In May 2026 (Cheaper Than We Thought)

We’ve been hearing about Air New Zealand’s Skynest concept for years. But at long last, the concept of bunk beds in economy class is becoming a reality and we now have details about launch date, price, and what the experience will entail. Air New Zealand Will Sell “Skynest” Economy Bunk...

One Mile at a Time

Singapore KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes Sale: 30% Off Award Tickets

Singapore Airlines offers its monthly KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes promo, whereby you can receive a 30% discount on award tickets in select markets. This is a fantastic opportunity to save on award flights on one of the world’s best airlines.

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Italy’s National Flag Carrier Admits it Has More Pressing Issues Than Resurrecting the Failed Alitalia Brand

Italy’s national flag carrier, which was reborn as ITA Airways in October 2021 following the collapse of the iconic but chronically mismanaged Alitalia brand, has admitted that it has more pressing issues to deal with than resurrecting its old name. ITA Airways was created in a clever deal between the...

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