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...
The Travelers Club
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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Frequent Miler
GiftCardGranny: Save 8% on Visa digital gift cards with promo code CM2025 (12/1/25 only)
GiftCardGranny is running a one day sale for Cyber Monday, giving an 8% discount on digital Visa gift cards when using promo code CM2025. The Deal Save 8% on digital Visa gift cards from GiftCardGranny when using promo code CM2025. Direct link to offer. Key Terms Expires December 1, 2025....
Live and Let’s Fly
My 14-Hour Singapore Airlines A380 Suites Flight Was Pure Luxury From Start To Finish
The capstone of my Asia trip was my 14-hour journey from Singapore to London onboard the A380 in Suites Class, a rare treat in one of the superlative travel experiences of the entire commercial airline industry. Singapore Airlines A380 Suites Class – A 14-Hour Journey In Ultimate Luxury Yes, I...
Points With a Crew
35 Amazon Cyber Monday Deals (Tech, Apple, Travel, Toys and More)
Cyber Monday is her, and there are some great Amazon Cyber Monday deals. Check out these deals on travel gear, tech, Apple, gift cards and more
PointsMath
IHG Cyber Bonus Points Promotion 2025: Earn 5x IHG Points For Stays
In September 2025, IHG launched a promotion that let you earn up to 3x points on stays. Now, the same promotion has been upgraded for a limited time, and you can earn 5x IHG points on your stays in December; however, the booking period is 1st December 2025 to 31st...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Hyatt Regency O’Hare, Rosemont – New Airplanes, Old Friends
Hyatt Regency O’Hare, Rosemont New Aircraft, Old Friends Welcome back to to an Econoy Class and Beyond classic – The Hyatt Regency, Rosemont.  In this Trip Report: Well, this year has been a pile of toilet so far Take the National Express, when your life is a mess, it will...
Points Miles and Bling
Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas Review – Luxury Stay and maximizing Hilton Diamond Benefits
Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas – Location and Booking My inaugural trip to Las Vegas needed a hotel that was central,… The post Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas Review – Luxury Stay and maximizing Hilton Diamond Benefits appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
The Bulkhead Seat
TSA Sets New $45 Fee for Travelers Without REAL IDs or Passports Starting in February 2026
After years of delays, the REAL ID requirement finally took effect earlier this year.… The post TSA Sets New $45 Fee for Travelers Without REAL IDs or Passports Starting in February 2026 appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Altitude Yes
TSA Breaks Record for Most Individuals Screened in a Day, at Over 3.1 Million
Eight of the top 10 busiest days for the TSA now have all happened in 2025. The post TSA Breaks Record for Most Individuals Screened in a Day, at Over 3.1 Million first appeared on Altitude Yes.
Your Mileage May Vary
The Unwritten Rules of the Empty Middle Seat (That Everyone Should Know)
One of the #1 goals for airlines is to put as many butts into seats as possible. However, that doesn’t always work out. Even with all their paid passengers, and…
Miles To Memories
Rakuten Cyber Monday Promotion: 20X for Viator, 15X for Hyatt and Dell, 33K for SoFi, 15K for Kraken & More
Rakuten has launched a Cyber Monday promotion, offering up to 20X Amex or Bilt Points for many merchants. The post Rakuten Cyber Monday Promotion: 20X for Viator, 15X for Hyatt and Dell, 33K for SoFi, 15K for Kraken & More appeared first on Miles to Memories.
One Mile at a Time
No Real ID Or Passport? TSA Adds $45 Identity Verification Fee As Of 2026
A while back, we learned how the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) plans to add a new fee for those who show up at security checkpoints without an eligible ID. While details were limited at the time, we now know a lot more, and it’ll be more expensive than we initially...
Traveling For Miles
Here’s something they don’t mention in Business Class reviews
It has been a few months since I took a truly long flight in anything other than Business Class, and as I type this from the comfort of my British Airways Premium Economy seat, I’m finding that I have a renewed appreciation for Business Class, but not for the reasons...
View from the Wing
Passenger Punches Spirit Flight Attendant In The Face On Nashville–Las Vegas Flight — Pilot Tackles Him In The Aisle
Video from a Spirit Airlines flight from Nashville to Las Vegas shows a male passenger punching a flight attendant in the face in the aisle, with the cabin turning into a brief brawl until a crewmember steps in and shuts it down. Here is what we know about the incident,...
Frequent Miler
(Back) Staples.com is selling $200 digital Visa gift cards with no purchase fee
Update 12/1/25: This deal is back. I’m not sure when this will expire, but these tend to sell out within the first few days when they run this deal. In addition to waiving the purchase fee on Visa gift cards bought in-store this week, Staples is also waiving purchase fees...
PointsMath
Airlines to Accor Transfer Bonus Promotion
Accor is one of the rare hotel programs that consistently offers airline transfer promotions to the Accor Transfer Bonus. And this time, they have launched a transfer bonus promotion across multiple airlines. Yet, in most cases, it doesn’t make sense to use the Airlines to Accor Transfer Bonus Promotion to...
Miles To Memories
Chase Freedom 4th Quarter 5% Categories, PayPal Now Live
Starting October 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, Chase Freedom and Freedom Flex cardmembers can earn 5% cash back on the following categories, up to a total of $1,500 in spending. The post Chase Freedom 4th Quarter 5% Categories, PayPal Now Live appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Pointalize
Is Priority Pass Still Worth It in 2025?
Is Priority Pass still worth it in 2025? We analyze the math, the loss of restaurant credits, and overcrowding to see if the lounge membership holds value.
One Mile at a Time
Citi AAdvantage Globe Card Review: Are The Premium Perks Worth The $350 Fee?
Link: Learn more about the Citi / AAdvantage Globe Mastercard
Frequent Miler
Citi Travel blocking hotel bookings in Egypt, UAE, Malaysia, and Indonesia (and maybe other places?)
A reader pointed out the fact that Citi Travel is inexplicably blocking hotel reservations in certain countries. The places where we’ve thus far found this to be true include Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Azerbaijan. It is possible that there are other countries affected, though I’ve searched...
The Travel Sisters
Best Amazon Cyber Monday Deals on Travel Tech, Gear, Luggage and More!
Here are the best Amazon Cyber Monday deals we have found on travel tech, travel gear and luggage so far. The post Best Amazon Cyber Monday Deals on Travel Tech, Gear, Luggage and More! appeared first on The Travel Sisters.
The Points of Life
Simply The Best: November 2025
Greetings from Buenos Aires. Here are the best posts from November: Rocky! The Best Experience in Philadelphia & Worldwide https://youtu.be/9UQHKAOFwkE Buenos Aires Residency Begins! Best CheeseSteak in Philly? Don’t Ask Me 4. Surviving Avianca’s ‘Business Class’: Medellin to Buenos Aires 5. The Etiquette of Things: The Overhead Light 6. $100...
Economy Class & Beyond
Lufthansa launches a new premium check-in area at Frankfurt Airport
Lufthansa is trying to improve the premium passenger experience, with the launch of its modernised Premium Check-in Area in Terminal 1, Hall A, at Frankfurt Airport. The space is accessible to limited passenger groups, including First Class passengers, HON Circle members, Senators, and those who hold Star Alliance Gold status. Lufthansa...
Traveling For Miles
Boosted: IHG now offering 5x points for stays through the end of the year
Just as we saw last year, IHG One Rewards is using Cyber Monday 2025 to improve its end of year global promotion and it's boosting the number of bonus points it's offering on stays completed before the end of the year from 3x to 5x. The post Boosted: IHG now offering...
One Mile at a Time
Singapore Airlines Book The Cook: The Best Airline Meal Pre-Order Program
Airline catering logistics are incredibly complex. After all, in premium cabins the goal is to serve restaurant quality meals, even though airlines are reheating food that was prepared in a catering facility many hours earlier. On top of that, the goal is to minimize waste, while still maximizing the odds...
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....
The Travelers Club
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...
The Travelers Club
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...
The Travelers Club
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...
The Travelers Club
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...