The Travelers Club
Starlux et American Airlines signent un accord d’interligne inédit
Alors que la concurrence s’intensifie sur le marché transpacifique, Starlux et American Airlines officialisent un accord d’interligne. Une collaboration a priori basique, mais qui illustre la stratégie des deux transporteurs : d’un côté, Starlux sécurise ses ambitions américaines ; de l’autre, American consolide sa connectivité domestique en s’adossant à un acteur...
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Air India : 400 millions de dollars pour réinventer ses cabines (un chantier marathon jusqu’en 2028)
Privatisée fin 2021 et de retour dans le giron de Tata Group, son propriétaire historique, Air India s’est engagée dans un plan de transformation d’une ampleur rarement vue dans l’aviation commerciale indienne. Mais si la vision est ambitieuse, l’exécution s’annonce longue et semée d’embûches. Air India : une renaissance sous...
The Travelers Club
UPS 747-8F : atterrissage à haut risque à Taipei en plein typhon
Sous un ciel saturé de pluie, secoué par des rafales à plus de 90 km/h, un géant du fret de plus de 400 tonnes s’aligne sur la piste 05L de Taipei. Ce 13 août 2025, le Boeing 747-8F de UPS Airlines termine sa troisième tentative d’atterrissage après deux remises de...
The Travelers Club
Incident sur la ligne Paris–Tel Aviv : un contrôleur français suspendu après un « Free Palestine »
Dans l’aviation civile, les fréquences radio sont sacrées : elles ne tolèrent que les échanges strictement nécessaires à la sécurité et à la gestion du trafic. Le 11 août 2025, cette règle intangible a été rompue au-dessus de l’Île-de-France, lorsqu’un contrôleur aérien français a adressé un « Free Palestine » aux pilotes d’un...
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View from the Wing
A Toy Dog Walked the Buffet Line at Delta’s Newest Sky Club — A Clear Violation of Airline Rules and Utah Food Code
A toy dog was spotted walking the buffet line inside Delta’s brand-new Sky Club in Salt Lake City, even though airline policy requires pets to remain inside carriers at all times. Utah’s food code is even stricter: live animals are prohibited in food establishments. Yet staff made no inquiry about...
Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – LOT Polish Airlines Boeing 787-8 on final approach to Chicago O’Hare
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a LOT Polish Airlines Boeing 787-8 on final approach to Chicago O’Hare as it completes its journey from Warsaw. LOT Polish Airlines operates a fleet of eight Boeing 787-8 aircraft in its long-haul fleet....
Points With a Crew
Earn up to 18,500 Bonus Airline Miles with These Shopping Portal Bonuses (Some Offers Expire Monday)
Get one step closer to that next big trip by earning thousands of bonus airline miles with the current airline shopping portal bonuses
One Mile at a Time
Lol: China Issues Japan Travel Warning, Suggests Country Is Unsafe
One of the nicest things about traveling to Japan is that you really don’t have to worry about your safety, compared to just about anywhere else in the world. Well, China (the People’s Republic of China, not the Republic of China) seemingly has a different take, and is recommending that...
Monkey Miles
Capital One Venture X vs American Express Platinum Card® which is best for you?
We compare the Capital One Venture X with the American Express Platinum and break down the annual fee, benefits, transfer partners, and which one would fit your wallet best. The post Capital One Venture X vs American Express Platinum Card® which is best for you? appeared first on Monkey Miles.
One Mile at a Time
Can We Stop Treating Hotel Hallways Like Dumpsters, Please?
Here’s something that’s equally directed at hotel guests and hotel staff, and I’m curious if I’m alone in feeling this way…
Your Mileage May Vary
What’s The Best Credit Card To Maximize Earnings For Gas Purchases?
Several credit cards offer bonuses on gas purchases. It’s a smart business choice because using a card for gas means that the card will always be in your wallet, and…
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi in Sweden. Really Cool.
The Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi in Sweden is...really cool. Although I did not stay overnight there, I had to see it for myself, as I have heard about it over the years. I took at least 513 photographs — and that does not even include Icehotel Winter, which is the first...
Frequent Miler
My experience cancelling a Preferred Hotel booked with Choice points
Last week, I needed to cancel a stay at a Preferred Hotel I had booked with Choice points. Somewhere along the way, I noticed that the hotel had a 24-hour cancellation policy, so I set a reminder to cancel before then if I needed to. Approximately 30 hours prior, I...
View from the Wing
Guests Shocked To Find Hotel Towels Are Tagged and Tracked — Even Threatened With $17,000 Fines
Some hotel guests are learning that even towels aren’t safe from surveillance. RFID chips are now embedded in linens to track inventory — and one hotel warns guests they could face fines of up to $17,000 for taking them. Continue reading Guests Shocked To Find Hotel Towels Are Tagged and Tracked...
Miles To Memories
How I Got a YouTube TV Refund and Maybe You Can, Too
While it wasn't my original plan, I ended up obtaining a full YouTube TV refund after I cancelled the service. Maybe give this a try! The post How I Got a YouTube TV Refund and Maybe You Can, Too appeared first on Miles to Memories.
View from the Wing
Citi Is Back With The Biggest AAdvantage Business Card Bonus — It’s Easier to Get Than You Think
Citi has brought back its best-ever offer for the AAdvantage Business World Elite Mastercard — 75,000 miles after $5,000 spend and no annual fee the first year. Lots of approvals reported. Continue reading Citi Is Back With The Biggest AAdvantage Business Card Bonus — It’s Easier to Get Than You Think...
Live and Let’s Fly
Will Thanksgiving Flights Calm Down After The 2025 Shutdown?
With the government finally reopening, will Thanksgiving flyers face chaos or find surprisingly calm skies at the airport this year? The Longest Shutdown Finally Blinks After forty-three days of political chicken, the federal government is open again, paychecks are flowing, and the FAA is no longer trying to keep the...
Economy Class & Beyond
Qatar Airways passes over 100 installations of Starlink connectivity
Qatar Airways‘ rollout of Starlink connectivity (by SpaceX) continues apace, with over 100 aircraft having the connectivity solution deployed. The rollout programme has so far enabled over 10o aircraft with the connectivity solution. Qatar Airways boasts that this achievement represents one of the most rapid and ambitious Starlink installation programmes...
The Bulkhead Seat
Dozens of Abandoned Cars Auctioned Off at Boston Logan International Airport
An unusual trend in Massachusetts saw dozens of abandoned vehicles left for more than… The post Dozens of Abandoned Cars Auctioned Off at Boston Logan International Airport appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Points With a Crew
17 Tech and Travel Deals at Amazon This Weekend
Some decent Amazon weekend deals on travel and tech gear going on this weekend, including headphones, luggage, locks, packing cubes and supplies, travel books and ...
Your Mileage May Vary
Decoding Airline Classes: Understanding the Different Types of Seats
If you’ve tried to book airfare recently, you may have noticed that seat categories have become increasingly… complicated. What used to be a simple choice between First Class, Business Class,…
One Mile at a Time
Is The Citi Strata Elite Card Worth The $595 Fee? 10 Reasons To Apply
Link: Learn more about the Citi Strata Elite Card
Economondo
Remembering the Dutch Dakota Association: A Joyride Around Amsterdam on a Legendary DC-3
Flying through the skies of the Netherlands onboard a rare classic Douglas DC-3
View from the Wing
Delta Sky Club Staff Are Quietly Helping Flyers Skip Baggage Claim — and Head Straight to the Lounge Instead
Some Delta flyers say Sky Club agents will call down to baggage services and have checked bags pulled from the carousel so they can skip baggage claim and relax in the lounge instead. It’s an unofficial courtesy, not a published perk — but frequent travelers report it works consistently at...
No Work All Travel
Flight Review: Etihad, Abu Dhabi to Tokyo Narita
The first and only time I flew business class with Etihad was in 2009. For whatever reason, I was upgraded from Abu Dhabi to Jakarta. All subsequent trips with them were downhill; that includes a mix of economy (shocker to some of you), and this month’s four flights. I’m only writing...
Live and Let’s Fly
Ryanair Profit Jumps As Europe Stays Close, Skips US For Now
Ryanair posts a significant increase in net profit as Europeans swap short hops over trips to the US, reshaping demand on both sides of the Atlantic. Profit Pop Fueled By Staying Closer To Home Ryanair just reported a superb quarter. The carrier has revealed profits up roughly 40%, a big...
View from the Wing
How Marriott’s New City Express Brand Turns Old Hotels Into ‘New’ Ones With Just a Coat of Paint
Marriott’s newest brand, City Express, gives old hotels a second life — two shades of gray, a yellow stripe, and a new sign. Here’s how the company is re-branding entire properties with little more than paint, signage, and breakfast. Continue reading How Marriott’s New City Express Brand Turns Old Hotels Into...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Seeing Greece From Albania. Sunday Morning Photograph.
I saw Greece from Albania while driving south on Highway SH75 on my way from stopping to admire the view of Vjosa River Bend to my eventual destination of Ohrid in North Macedonia. I wanted to drive the rental car over the bridge into Greece because... The post Seeing Greece From Albania....
The Travelers Club
Un Airbus A330neo avec Première classe pour Air Côte d’Ivoire
Fin août, Air Côte d’Ivoire franchira une étape majeure de son développement avec la livraison de son premier Airbus A330neo. Plus qu’un simple renfort de flotte, cet appareil symbolise l’entrée de la compagnie dans un cercle extrêmement restreint : celui des transporteurs osant proposer une cabine distincte du produit Business,...
The Travelers Club
Crash du vol Air India : une coupure moteur inexpliquée
Le 12 juin 2025, le vol AI171 d’Air India quittait l’aéroport d’Ahmedabad à destination de Londres Gatwick avec 242 personnes à bord. Moins de deux minutes après le décollage, le Boeing 787-8 s’écrasait dans l’enceinte du BJ Medical College, causant la mort de 260 personnes, dont 19 au sol. Le...
The Travelers Club
Crash du vol Air India 171 : un Boeing 787-8 s’écrase peu après son décollage d’Ahmedabad
L’aviation civile indienne vit l’un de ses jours les plus sombres. Le vol Air India 171, reliant Ahmedabad à Londres Gatwick, s’est écrasé ce jeudi 13 juin 2025, quelques instants seulement après son décollage. À bord : 242 personnes, dont 169 passagers indiens et plusieurs ressortissants britanniques, portugais et canadiens....
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Premier 787-9 nouvelle cabine d’American : déjà la panne ?
Livré fin avril 2025, le tout nouveau Boeing 787-9 d’American Airlines, immatriculé N846AN, devait symboliser la montée en gamme de la compagnie américaine. Première unité équipée de la nouvelle cabine Flagship Business Suite, ce Dreamliner inaugure une configuration premium inédite au sein de la flotte long-courrier d’American. Mais à peine...
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Air France ouvre un restaurant éphémère à Paris
Et si l’expérience de la Business pouvait se vivre les pieds sur terre ? C’est le pari renouvelé que fait Air France cet été en ouvrant un restaurant éphémère sur le rooftop des Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann. Du 25 juin au 20 août 2025, la compagnie nationale proposera aux visiteurs...
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Marriott confie l’attribution des chambres à une IA
Le groupe Marriott déploie actuellement un nouvel outil d’intelligence artificielle destiné à automatiser l’attribution des chambres dans ses établissements. Une annonce qui pourrait sembler technique, mais qui soulève des enjeux très concrets pour les clients réguliers de la chaîne et les membres du programme Marriott Bonvoy. Car derrière cette innovation...
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Oman Air rejoint oneworld le 30 juin : un atout stratégique ou une ambition en déclin ?
Près de 4 ans après l’annonce officielle, Oman Air s’apprête à intégrer officiellement l’alliance oneworld le 30 juin 2025. Une adhésion attendue, soutenue par Qatar Airways dès les premières heures, mais qui intervient dans un contexte de transformation profonde pour la compagnie nationale omanaise. Oman Air x oneworld : une...
The Travelers Club
SWISS First : la Première classe tient-elle encore son rang ?
La Première classe est devenue un territoire d’exception dans un monde aérien en pleine rationalisation. De plus en plus de compagnies abandonnent cette cabine élitiste au profit de produits Business toujours plus sophistiqués. Dans ce contexte, que vaut encore l’offre de SWISS, filiale premium du groupe Lufthansa ? Analyse critique...