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...
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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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One Mile at a Time
Airbus A320s Require Emergency Work Over Solar Radiation Flight Control Issue
We’ll have to mark this as ”developing” for now, but it sounds like we could see some short term issues with Airbus A320 family aircraft in the coming days and weeks…
PointsMath
Flash Deal: Buy Avianca LifeMiles with up to 150% Bonus Miles [1.32¢ or ₹1.18/Mile]
Avianca is a member of the Star Alliance. Its frequent flyer program is excellent for redeeming miles on Star Alliance airlines, as it requires fewer miles than other airlines and has low taxes. It is one of the valuable airmiles programs. The recent flash deal offering a Bonus of up to...
The Bulkhead Seat
Aegean Launches Black Friday Sale With Up to 70% Off All Flights
Aegean has unveiled one of its biggest sales of the year. It offers travelers… The post Aegean Launches Black Friday Sale With Up to 70% Off All Flights appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
View from the Wing
Airbus A320s Could Be Temporarily Grounded Worldwide for Software Update — After Faulty JetBlue Computer Triggered Sudden Uncommanded Descent
Aviation insiders say an airworthiness directive may soon require software updates across the Airbus A320 fleet after investigators linked a JetBlue incident—where the aircraft entered a sudden uncommanded descent—to a faulty ELAC computer. Any grounding is expected to be short and staggered, with airlines updating the systems plane-by-plane to avoid...
PointsMath
Flash Deal: Buy United Miles with up to a 50% Discount [1.88¢ or ₹1.68/Mile]
United MileagePlus was once a great frequent flyer program offered by United Airlines. This airline is also part of the Star Alliance, the world’s largest Airline Alliance, with numerous airline partners. This program has multiple use cases. United is now selling United Miles with up to a 50% Discount. Here...
Running with Miles
Black Friday Deals on My Favorite Running Gear – From 5Ks to 100 Milers
Here is a list of my tried and true running gear for all weather and all distances - and the Black Friday deals for it! The post Black Friday Deals on My Favorite Running Gear – From 5Ks to 100 Milers appeared first on Running with Miles.
{Tech} for Travel
Guide to the best Black Friday travel gadget deals for 2025
Black Friday is here, and this guide brings together the best travel gadget deals for 2025 with confirmed prices and highlights from every brand we covered this year. The post Guide to the best Black Friday travel gadget deals for 2025 appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
PointsMath
Accor Black Friday Promotions 2025 [Stay, Bonus Points, Subscription]
Accor is running a few Black Friday Promotions that let you save on stays and also subscribe to its paid membership program for less. Accor Europe & North Africa Black Friday Stay Promotion If you have an upcoming stay planned in Europe or North Africa, with the Accor Black Friday...
One Mile at a Time
Which Flights Feature Cathay Pacific’s Aria Suite? 10 Planes & 5(ish) Routes
In late 2024, we saw Cathay Pacific launch its new Aria Suite business class. I’ve had the chance to fly it, and it’s a phenomenal product. Cathay Pacific is a world class airline, and this really elevates the carrier’s business class to being among the best in the world.
PointsMath
Flash Deal: Buy American AAdvantage Miles with Up to 50% Discount [1.88¢ or ₹1.68/Point]
American Airlines is a member of the Oneworld Alliance. Its frequent flyer program, “AAdvantage”, is among the best in OneWorld for award redemptions due to lower mileage requirements and lower taxes. You can also earn American Airlines AA miles in India or outside the USA. One way to earn AA...
Frequent Miler
Fly to Europe from $2.5K in business class; stack with Amex Business Platinum 35% rebate
Several airlines – including American Airlines, JetBlue, United, and Delta – are running fare sales at the moment. One potentially eye-catching option is the ability to book round trip business class tickets to Europe from only ~$2,500. It’s also possible to redeem points for good value on these routes courtesy...
Live and Let’s Fly
Hilarious Billboard Battle Breaks Out Between Southwest And United In Denver
Billboards in downtown Denver have become the latest battleground for two airlines locked in a competitive, sometimes hilarious, struggle for the city’s travelers. Southwest And United Escalate Advertising Rivalry In Denver The rivalry between Southwest Airlines and United Airlines in Denver has deepened again after a pair of new billboards...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
November 28 Bonus Offer Highlight: Marriott Bonvoy – 10,000 bonus points per night at The St. Regis Bora Bora
Today's bonus offer highlight is a big offer of 10,000 bonus Marriott Bonvoy points per night for stays at The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort. Check out all of the new bonuses added today: The post November 28 Bonus Offer Highlight: Marriott Bonvoy – 10,000 bonus points per night at The...
One Mile at a Time
Why Do Airlines Oversell (& Overbook) Flights? Here Are The Main Causes…
I know the answer here might be obvious, but I thought it would be interesting to take a bigger picture look at the practice of airlines overselling flights, often leading to overbooking situations. Why do airlines do it, and is it ethical?
Miles To Memories
Earn Up to $825 with New Wells Fargo Business Checking Account
Wells Fargo has a new promotion, offering up to $825 in cash for opening a new Business Checking account. The offer is available online and nationwide. The post Earn Up to $825 with New Wells Fargo Business Checking Account appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Points With a Crew
34 Amazon Black Friday Deals on Tech, Travel, Apple, Gift Cards and more
Black Friday is here and there are some great Amazon Black Friday deals. Check out these deals on travel gear, tech, Apple, gift cards and more
Your Mileage May Vary
Maximize Your Holiday Shopping Rewards: The One Thing You Need To Do Before Buying Online
Black Friday weekend is basically a blur of “Add to Cart,” lightning deals, and checking out faster than you can say “shipping confirmation.” And that’s exactly how people accidentally leave…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Stowaway Caught Redhanded As He Attempts To Climb Into Landing Gear Of Plane Just Moments From Takeoff
An attempted stowaway was caught by airport staff climbing into the landing gear of an airplane that was taxiing for takeoff at Guadalajara International Airport in the Jalisco region of Mexico on November 25. An eyewitness captured on camera the alarming moment that the man climbed up onto one of...
View from the Wing
Marriott’s Japan Site and Customer Service Suggest Elite Late Checkout Devaluation — 4 p.m. Cut Back to 2 p.m. for Platinums
Marriott’s Japanese-language terms and customer service agents are indicating a shift to a less generous late checkout policy, with Platinum elites guaranteed only 2 p.m. instead of the long-promised 4 p.m. While the English terms haven’t changed, the discrepancy appears to stem from a translation error — though it highlights...
One Mile at a Time
Venezuela Bans Six Airlines, Accuses Them Of Supporting US “State Terrorism”
This situation is getting kind of messy. Airlines are stuck between a rock and a hard place, as tensions between the United States and Venezuela escalate…
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Accor Hotels Black Friday Offer: Up to 50% off and 4x points for stays at select hotels in the Americas
ALL Accor has additional Black Friday offers in the Americas beyond the Fairmont deal announced previously. There are offering savings of 30% at participating hotels in the US & Canada, and discounts of 40% at hotels throughout the rest of the Americas. Be sure to book by December 3, 2025...
Pointalize
Top 6 Award Booking Tools
Discover the best options with our Top 6 Award Booking Tools Compared. A data-driven review of Point.me, Seats.aero, and more to help you book award travel.
Miles To Memories
Save 10% on Target Gift Cards (Dec 6-7)
Target is again offering its popular holiday promotion with 10% off Target Gift Cards. This can be a good opportunity to lock in a discount for your future purchases. The post Save 10% on Target Gift Cards (Dec 6-7) appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Traveling For Miles
There’s a less well known welcome offer on the World of Hyatt credit card
I saw the World of Hyatt credit card being promoted on the payment page of a Hyatt booking that I was making recently and this caught my attention for a couple of reasons. Firstly, I'm not accustomed to seeing adverts for the World of Hyatt credit card as I'm about to...
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...
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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....
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...
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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...
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...
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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...
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