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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...
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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...
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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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Miles To Memories
On Loyalty – Considering the Latest Hilton Honors Changes
The recent Hilton Honors changes gain most attention for the new top tier elite status. But there's more to it than that. The post On Loyalty – Considering the Latest Hilton Honors Changes appeared first on Miles to Memories.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Customer Service is More Than a Drink and Recognition.
American Airlines wanted the members of its flight crews to both serve a pre departure beverage and address each passenger by name who was assigned a seat in the premium cabins of its fleet back in November of 2017. That a significant amount of effort was expended on a small...
View from the Wing
Wide-Open Swiss Business Class Awards for Summer 2026 — Up To 9 Seats Bookable Through United, Aeroplan and LifeMiles Now
Swiss has released unusually wide-open business class award space for summer 2026 — in many cases up to nine seats on the same flight. Routes from Boston, New York, Newark, Chicago, Washington Dulles and Montreal are all included, and the space is bookable through United MileagePlus, Air Canada Aeroplan and...
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The Government Shutdown Ended — But Airport Jerks Are Already Back
After a record-breaking 43 days, the government shutdown finally ended. But while it was still going on, passengers continually asked TSA workers, both online and in person, what they could…
View from the Wing
I Don’t Think Citi Meant to Make Its New Card This Good Your First Year — But They Did
Citi’s new premium Strata Elite card delivers far more first-year value than its $595 fee suggests — credits stack twice, bonuses are huge, and the math almost feels like a mistake. Continue reading I Don’t Think Citi Meant to Make Its New Card This Good Your First Year — But They...
Hawaii Calling
Best Time For Whale Watching In Maui (2026)
Imagine the thrill of watching a 40-ton humpback whale breach the serene waters of the Pacific, just a stone’s throw from your boat. Whale watching in Maui offers an unparalleled opportunity to witness these awe-inspiring creatures as they migrate through the warm Hawaiian waters. Known as one of the best...
Points With a Crew
I’ve found the secret to a happy relationship: an ‘airport divorce’
If you want to have a happy marriage or relationship, the "airport divorce" may be a trick that you should be aware of.
Live and Let’s Fly
A Smooth Ride To Jakarta On Garuda Indonesia’s Premium A330 Business Class
The flight was short, but I enjoyed flying on Garuda Indonesia’s most premium Airbus A330 business class product. Garuda Indonesia A330 Business Class – My First Impressions Garuda has a fleet of widebody A330 and 777 jets. Those aircraft have three different business class seats. All are lie-flat, but only...
{Tech} for Travel
Black Friday Deals 2025: HONOR Slashes Prices Across Tablets and Phones
HONOR’s Black Friday Deals 2025 bring major savings on tablets and phones, with discounts of up to 37% on models like the Pad X9a and HONOR 400. The post Black Friday Deals 2025: HONOR Slashes Prices Across Tablets and Phones appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
One Mile at a Time
Aircalin A330neo Business Class: Sort Of Boring, But I Ate Seafood Sauerkraut!
Hello from Thailand, as I just completed the outbound portion of my review trip to Bangkok! For the third segment of my trip, I flew Aircalin’s Airbus A330-900neo business class on the 11hr5min flight from Paris (CDG) to Bangkok (BKK).
Point Me to the Plane
Don’t Let These Traps Ruin Your Hawaii Vacation
You're spending big bucks for your Hawaii vacation. Don't let these traps spoil your ALOHA!
Your Mileage May Vary
I Don’t See The Appeal Of Bulkhead Seats
Airlines have figured out how to charge us for just about everything, including where we sit – but one “premium” spot I still don’t understand is the beloved bulkhead seat.…
Live and Let’s Fly
International To Domestic Transfer In Bali Denpasar Airport
My international to domestic transfer at Denpasar’s Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali was a bit odd, but overall quite smooth. International To Domestic Transfer At Bali Airport (DPS) After arriving on Aero Dili, I had to buy another visa, fill out another customs form, and go through the same...
View from the Wing
Holiday Inn Eliminates A La Carte Breakfast December 1 — Internal Guide Shows A Two-Person Buffet Built Around Reused Pastries
Holiday Inn will stop offering any cooked-to-order or à la carte breakfast on December 1. Every property in the U.S. and Canada moves to a standardized buffet, and the brand’s internal guide shows just how minimal that operation can be. Hotels only need two staff to run the entire service...
The Bulkhead Seat
LAX Will Soon Offer Nonstop Flights to Six Continents
Royal Air Maroc has officially filed a request with the Department of Transportation (DOT)… The post LAX Will Soon Offer Nonstop Flights to Six Continents appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Live and Let’s Fly
Disgusting Scene On American Airlines: Passenger Grinds Dead Skin Off Feet While Flight Attendant Shrugs
Odd and antisocial behavior on airplanes is nothing new, but a recent incident on an American Airlines flight shows just how bad it can get when a flight attendant notices a problem and chooses to ignore it. American Airlines Passenger Grinds Dead Skin Off Her Feet In-Flight While Flight Attendant...
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Late Passengers Sprint Across The Tarmac To Chase Their Plane — As Gate Control, Door Security, And Ramp Safety Fail At Once
Video shows late passengers running across an active airport tarmac after their plane. It is a vivid example of how gate control, door security, and ramp safety can all fail. Continue reading Late Passengers Sprint Across The Tarmac To Chase Their Plane — As Gate Control, Door Security, And Ramp Safety...
Economondo
Flying the World’s Only Lisunov Li-2!
Come with me as I head to Hungary to fly with the Goldtimer Foundation on their Lisunov Li-2
The Bulkhead Seat
China Airlines Airbus A350-900 Engine Ingests Debris Before Los Angeles Flight
A China Airlines Airbus A350-900 operating flight CI6 from Taipei’s Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport… The post China Airlines Airbus A350-900 Engine Ingests Debris Before Los Angeles Flight appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
British Airways Scrambles Planes For Rescue Mission After Airbus A380 Superjumbo Makes Midair Diversion For Strange Reason
British Airways has come up with a novel solution to a frustrating flight delay that could have seen as many as 469 passengers stranded in Johannesburg after the pilots and cabin crew ran out of hours to legally work. The incident unfolded on Friday night when British Airways flight BA54...
View from the Wing
“I Am From India, How Can You?” — Airport McDonald’s Karen Erupts At Employees After Being Served A Beef Burger
A traveler at Kuala Lumpur’s airport McDonald’s erupted at staff after realizing the burger she ordered contained beef. She insisted, “I am from India, how can you?” and argued that McDonald’s should have known she wanted a vegetarian option. Continue reading “I Am From India, How Can You?” — Airport McDonald’s...
One Mile at a Time
China Airlines’ First All-Male Crew Flies To New York, Thanks To Rule Change
Once in a while, we’ll see airlines highlight the special ways that flights are crewed, whether it’s an all-female crew, all-black crew, mother-daughter pilot duo, etc. Well, Taiwan-based SkyTeam carrier China Airlines just had a milestone flight, and it was neither a coincidence, nor was it planned by the company.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
An Open Letter To An Irresponsible Driver
So what were you thinking when you were recklessly zooming around that curve in your sport utility vehicle at a high rate of speed as you failed to maintain your lane when crossing over the double yellow line halfway into the lane for oncoming traffic? I saw you in the rear...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Seattle Tacoma Could Run Out of Jet Fuel… Here’s How Airlines Will Manage This Mess
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is facing a particularly tricky situation… it might run out of jet fuel, and the situation is already having an impact on some airlines operating from the airport. If the shortage doesn’t improve soon, then the impact might become much more widespread. The problem is to do...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...