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JAL Retires Fourth Boeing 777-300ER, 11th A350-1000 Expected by March

JAL's 11th A350-1000 delivery is expected by March, but the new aircraft has yet to be seen with any activity at Airbus. The post JAL Retires Fourth Boeing 777-300ER, 11th A350-1000 Expected by March first appeared on Altitude Yes.

Miles To Memories

Targeted Marriott Promotions: Earn Fere Night or Up to 12,000 Points

Marriott is targeting select members with new premotions that can earn you a Free Night or up to 12,000 bonus points after two paid stays. The post Targeted Marriott Promotions: Earn Fere Night or Up to 12,000 Points appeared first on Miles to Memories.

Your Mileage May Vary

Give the Gift of Faster Airport Lines: TSA PreCheck Launches Holiday BOGO Deal

For years now, TSA has been aggressively nudging travelers toward PreCheck. And sure — skipping liquids removal and laptop juggling is great. But as more and more people signed up,…

Economy Class & Beyond

TRIP REPORT: Into the USA… and Dealing with a Credit Card Fraud Call – New Airplanes, Old Friends

Into the USA… and Dealing with a Credit Card Fraud Call New Airplanes, Old Friends Because dealing with a possible credit card fraud breach is the last thing anyone needs to deal with whilst waiting to enter another country. Especially the USA. In this Trip Report: Well, this year has...

Economondo

Flying Colourful Uzbekistan Airways: Riga to Tashkent on an A320

Come with me as I fly onboard an Uzbekistan Airways Airbus A320 from Riga to Tashkent

View from the Wing

Hyatt’s Internal Owner Guide Shows Exactly What Your Loyalty Is Worth — And Why Elite Benefits Often Disappoint

Hyatt’s internal owner documents reveal something surprising: Hyatt Place hotels rely heavily on World of Hyatt members—who generate roughly half of their total revenue—but franchise incentives still don’t fully align with elite-member interests. Hotels clearly see what your loyalty is worth, but short-term cost pressures and weak territory protections help...

Frequent Miler

Big Best Buy Capital One Shopping offers (15-30% back, 10x miles, maybe more)

Capital One Shopping has boosted rewards for Best Buy purchases today-only (11/24/25). I’m seeing as high as 30% back at Best Buy via the public shopping portal. Those with Capital One credit cards are also seeing boosted rates (currently 10x miles in my household, but there may be higher rates). I...

One Mile at a Time

Wow: Thanksgiving Air Travel Demand Down 5%, With Record Flights Operating

Well this is a bit unusual. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is reporting that it’ll be the busiest Thanksgiving for air travel in 15 years, while airline data suggests otherwise. There’s an interesting explanation, as it comes down to different definitions of ”busy.”

Live and Let’s Fly

A Candid, Honest, Brutal Review Of New SWISS A350-900 Business Class

A reader flew the brand new SWISS A350-900 in “Swiss Senses” business class from Boston to Zurich over the weekend. His thoughts are below and quite interesting. Road Warrior Not Impressed With New SWISS A350-900 Business Class This reader is a long-time friend and road warrior. He travels around the...

The Bulkhead Seat

Lufthansa Unveils Special Anniversary Fleet to Mark 100 Years in 2026

As I wrote about in September, Lufthansa is preparing to celebrate a major milestone… The post Lufthansa Unveils Special Anniversary Fleet to Mark 100 Years in 2026 appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

One Mile at a Time

Brutal Etihad Guest Award Change & Cancellation Fees Updated AGAIN!

In February 2024, Etihad Guest updated its change and cancellation fees for award tickets, introducing the world’s most punitive policy. This was announced as part of a larger overhaul of the Etihad Guest program. Then in June 2025, the program updated these fees again. Now in November 2025, the program...

Traveling For Miles

Who’s actually paying for inflight Starlink WiFi?

From what we've seen so far, before SpaceX will agree to enter into a contract with an airline to supply it with inflight ultra-fast WiFi, the airline has to agree to offer that WiFi free of change to all of its customers. On the face of things, that can seem great...

Running with Miles

Great Deal on AirTags for 1 or a 4-pack – Up to 34% Off

Grab one or 4 of my favorite travel accessories with this deal on AirTags! Get them up to 34% off for a limited time! The post Great Deal on AirTags for 1 or a 4-pack – Up to 34% Off appeared first on Running with Miles.

One Mile at a Time

Best Western Rewards Winter 2025-2026 Promo: Up To 20K Bonus Points

Best Western Rewards isnt the most generous loyalty program out there, and for that matter, Best Western doesnt have that many aspirational properties. However, the program does pretty consistently offer promotions. Best Western has just launched its winter promotion, and it has the potential to be quite rewarding.

Travel Points Playbook

I Was About to Cancel My Southwest Business Card — Here’s How I Made the Most of It First

In the wake of all of the changes Southwest rolled out earlier this year, I knew I was… The post I Was About to Cancel My Southwest Business Card — Here’s How I Made the Most of It First appeared first on Travel Points Playbook.

Running with Miles

Early Black Friday Luggage Deal – 3 Piece Samsonite Hardside Set on Sale

An early Black Friday deal on Samsonite luggage is here - at its lowest price in years and a 3 piece set, great for your next vacation! The post Early Black Friday Luggage Deal – 3 Piece Samsonite Hardside Set on Sale appeared first on Running with Miles.

TravelUpdate

Villa Copenhagen Hotel Review

Background For my trip to Copenhagen, I booked a stay at the Villa Copenhagen. Originally opened as the…

View from the Wing

Delta Is Selling First Class for $26 Again — And Elite Status Is Worth Less Than Ever [Roundup]

A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading Delta Is Selling First Class for $26 Again — And Elite Status Is Worth Less Than Ever...

The Gate with Brian Cohen

Save 50% on Thrifty Traveler Premium Flight Deal Alerts For New Subscribers

You can save a significant amount of money on airfares throughout the year with a 50 percent discount on either Thrifty Traveler Premium flight deal alerts or with the Thrifty Traveler Premium+ bundle with hotel alerts when you subscribe to either service is now available for half price during the...

Live from a Lounge

Etihad’s Black Friday Sale: upto 35% off on Economy Class Fares

Etihad, the national carrier of the UAE, is offering 35% off on the occasion of Black Friday for those planning to fly in the first half of 2026. Here are the details. The promotion lasts only through November 30, 2025. The post Etihad’s Black Friday Sale: upto 35% off on...

Economy Class & Beyond

Qatar Airways Boosts Winter flights to Kuala Lumpur, Lagos, Shanghai, and Singapore

For those heading away for winter, Qatar Airways is further boosting connectivity on select long-haul routes. The airline is adding further capacity from Doha to Kuala Lumpur, Lagos, Shanghai, and Singapore this winter season to meet demand on these routes, This increase in flight frequency is part of the airline’s broader winter...

One Mile at a Time

Lufthansa Plans 100th Anniversary Fleet, Six Planes To Get Special Designs

Okay, I’m not going to lie, this might be the coolest special airline livery project we’ve ever seen.

One Mile at a Time

Etihad Will Fly Airbus A380 To Tokyo Narita, As Eighth Jet Reactivated

Etihad Airways has just announced its newest Airbus A380 destination, and it’s an airport to which the airline has never before flown the whale jet on a regularly scheduled basis…

One Mile at a Time

Kimpton Social Password Winter 2025-2026: “The Life Of A Kimpton Guest”

Kimpton has a pretty cool ”social password” concept, whereby you can receive extra perks for sharing a phrase at check-in. Kimpton generally has this promotion a couple of times per year — we last saw this in summer, and there’s now a new password for winter.

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