The Travelers Club
Golfe : les vols reprennent mais la normalisation tarde
Le trafic repart, les avions redécollent, les hubs se réactivent, les écrans de départ se remplissent à nouveau. À Doha, Abu Dhabi ou Dubaï, l’image est rassurante : celle d’un système qui se remet en mouvement. Mais derrière cette reprise visible, la mécanique reste instable. Ce que l’on observe aujourd’hui...
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TAP Air Portugal : pourquoi Air France-KLM accélère sur le dossier de privatisation
À Lisbonne, les départs vers São Paulo, Rio, Recife ou Salvador s’enchaînent avec une constance que peu de compagnies européennes ont su installer sur ce marché. Depuis plusieurs années, TAP Air Portugal a progressivement construit un axe solide entre l’Europe et le Brésil, au point d’en devenir un acteur central....
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Royal Jordanian modernise sa Business sur Boeing 787
Royal Jordanian a réceptionné son premier Boeing 787-9 équipé de sa nouvelle cabine Business, marquant une évolution attendue depuis plusieurs années. L’appareil, immatriculé JY-RBA, a rejoint Amman et doit entrer en service à partir du 7 avril 2026, avec une première rotation annoncée vers Londres Heathrow. Une mise en ligne...
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Flying Blue dévoile ses Promo Rewards d’avril 2026
Chaque mois, le programme de fidélité Flying Blue publie une nouvelle liste de Promo Rewards, ces billets primes assortis d’une remise de 25 % sur certains niveaux de disponibilité. L’exercice est désormais bien rodé. Pourtant, derrière cette régularité, chaque édition affine un peu plus la manière dont le programme pilote...
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Miles To Memories
Did Amex Ditch Their 5 Card Rule? Annoying DoorDash Limits Added & Countries Where Border Agents Can Search Your Phone
In our Around the Web series we take a look at interesting articles that cover miles, points, travel and personal finance.
TravelUpdate
What’s it like flying Malaysia Airlines business class from Kuala Lumpur to Brisbane?
One of the reasons I chose to book with Turkish Airlines to Australia was that the final sector…
Points Miles and Bling
Layovers, Stopovers, Open-Jaws: Maximize Your Points
In your quest to fly around the world, you’ll hear terms thrown around like layover, stopover, and open-jaw. These concepts…
Economy Class & Beyond
Lufthansa to endure another one-day strike from the UfO union
All is not well with Lufthansa and its relations with unions, with the UfO union calling its members out on strike on Friday, 10th.  The strike comes at the end of the school holidays, which impacts both Lufthansa and Lufthansa Cityline. The strike is set to begin at 00:01 on Friday,...
One Mile at a Time
Review: Turkish Airlines Lounge Bangkok Airport (BKK)
During myexotic journey to Bangkok via Paris,I flewThai Airways Boeing 787 business classfrom Bangkok (BKK) to Milan (MXP). Prior to my flight, I had the chance to check out several of the Star Alliance lounge options in Bangkok, and in this installment, Id like to review the Turkish Airlines Lounge...
Live and Let’s Fly
American Airlines Strips Basic Economy Perks From Elites, Raises Bag Fees
After Delta, United, JetBlue, and even Southwest raised checked bag fees, American Airlines has now followed suit…while also making its most restrictive basic economy fares even worse. American Airlines Raises Bag Fees, Adds Basic Economy Surcharge And New Restrictions American Airlines is increasing checked baggage fees, becoming the last major...
No Work All Travel
Flight Review: Xiamen Airlines Domestic Business Class (China)
Join me in as I offer a brief glimpse into a Xiamen Airlines domestic business class flight, from Tianjin to Guangzhou. Flying in China is no fun. Unless you’re an Olympian smoker, crave getting frisked, accept the challenge of “drinking water,” or enjoy 10 other people suddenly “joining” you at...
One Mile at a Time
Alaska & Hawaiian Atmos Rewards Ascent Card Review: Big Bonus, Great Perks
Link: Learn more about the Atmos Rewards Ascent Visa Signature credit card
Miles To Memories
Gargantuan $1200 US Bank Business Checking Account Bonus
There is a new US Bank Business Checking Bonus that is worth up to 1200 large smackeroos. Yes, a $1200 checking account bonus!
View from the Wing
United Mechanics Say Their Union Helped The Airline Short Them On Raises — Judge Tosses Most Of The Case
United mechanics say their own union let United turn a contract wage-reset formula into a black box, leaving employees short of raises that were supposed to keep them ahead of peers at American and Delta. A judge just threw out most of the case, but the ruling still leaves mechanics...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Flights to Atlanta Resume With Ethiopian Airlines: Special Fares and Bonus Miles
Flights to Atlanta resume with Ethiopian Airlines — as well as special airfares starting as low as $999.00 for a ticket for a seat in the economy class cabin — using modern Boeing 787 and Airbus A350 airplanes with service effective as of Thursday, May 21, 2026... ...but you must...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 581: A Premium Pair
Chatting up changes for a pair of premium cabins, plus points subscriptions, capacity shifts, and more fallout from the Iran war.
The Bulkhead Seat
American Raises Checked Bag Fees to Match Delta, JetBlue, Southwest, and United
American Airlines has joined the party and announced that it will be increasing the…
Frequent Miler
What are JetBlue TrueBlue points worth?
At Frequent Miler, we keep a database of point valuations called “Reasonable Redemption Values.” These are estimates of the “worth” of airline miles, hotel points, transferable points, and more. The idea is to identify the point at which it is “reasonable” to get that much value or more from your...
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: SANJINZY 240W Hyper-Thin Metal USB-C Cable
The SANJINZY 240W USB-C cable is super thin and made out of metal to be more durable than other cables. It's on Kickstarter, but only for a few more ...
Wild About Travel
Sendai: The City of Trees
A 90-minute hop from Tokyo on Japan’s fastest train, the Hayabusa Shinkansen, brings you to Sendai, the city of trees! My critique of many Japanese cities is that they have a lot of concrete and asphalt, and not much green space. In the 19th century, Sendai’s local ruler encouraged tree...
One Mile at a Time
Review: Thai Airways Business Lounge Bangkok Airport (BKK)
During myexotic journey to Bangkok via Paris,I flew Thai Airways’ Boeing 787 business class from Bangkok (BKK) to Milan (MXP). Prior to my flight, I had chance to check out several of the Star Alliance lounge options in Bangkok, and in this installment, I’d like to review the Thai Airways...
The Points of Life
Go Blue! A777Neo Wins TPOL’s March Madness Bracket!
TPOL went from 35th place to 4th place as Michigan beat UConn to make my life great again. Whether A777Neo will visit Puerto Rico is the outstanding question. Next up: TPOL’s Final Four Trip Report. The post Go Blue! A777Neo Wins TPOL’s March Madness Bracket! appeared first on The Points Of...
Live and Let’s Fly
American Airlines Flight Delayed Because Pilot Was In Line At Starbucks…That’s How Bad AA Coffee Is
Airlines delay flights for all kinds of reasons…weather, maintenance, late inbound aircraft. But a pilot stuck in line at Starbucks? American Airlines Flight Delayed Because Pilot Was In Starbucks Line A reader of View From The Wing shares a story of an American Airlines flight from Charlotte (CLT) to Liberia...
The Bulkhead Seat
Lufthansa Flight Attendants Plan to Strike Tomorrow Amid Labor Dispute
Lufthansa’s flight attendants are preparing to stage a one-day strike tomorrow, April 10th. This…
One Mile at a Time
Delta CEO Says Fares May Not Go Down Even If Oil Prices Drop, And That’s Fine
Delta CEO Ed Bastian is being criticized over some comments he made about the trajectory of ticket prices. This is one of those topics on which I have to defend airlines, as I think some people are just unrealistic about how the industry works.
View from the Wing
Airlines Blame High Fuel Costs For Bag Fee Hikes — But Shouldn’t Promise To Cut Them When Costs Fall
Airlines keep pointing to higher fuel costs when they raise bag fees, and that is rhetorically powerful because passengers understandably expect lower costs to mean lower prices. But that is not how airline pricing really works: fees are one tool carriers use to manage total revenue, and they have no...
TravelUpdate
American Express Adds New Restrictions, This Time To Referral Bonuses
American Express has made a sudden unannounced update to its referral program, making changes to annual caps on earnings.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
American Airlines Let Flight Attendants Busted For Drugs And Alcohol Return to Work Without Follow Up Testing
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has accused American Airlines of allowing 12 flight attendants who were busted for positive drug and alcohol tests, including amphetamines, cocaine, marijuana, and methamphetamine, return to work without completing the necessary follow-up tests to ensure they were clean. The lapses allegedly occurred between May 2019...
The Travelers Club
Etihad densifie son A321LR tout en conservant son produit First
Etihad Airways s’apprête à introduire une nouvelle configuration de son Airbus A321LR qui, à première lecture, semble contradictoire. Comme vient de le révéler notre confrère OMAAT sur BoardingArea, cette évolution combine une densification significative de l’appareil avec le maintien d’une cabine First. D’un côté, la compagnie augmente fortement la capacité...
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Aer Lingus déploie le Wi-Fi Starlink gratuit à bord
Aer Lingus a commencé à déployer le Wi-Fi Starlink sur sa flotte, avec une première installation sur un Airbus A330 désormais en service. Le projet s’inscrit dans une dynamique plus large du groupe IAG, qui prévoit l’introduction progressive de cette technologie sur plusieurs de ses compagnies, dont British Airways et...
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Air France a quitté Orly !
Air France vient d’opérer son dernier vol au départ d’Orly, mettant fin à près de 80 ans de présence sur la plateforme. Une décision annoncée dès 2023, désormais pleinement effective, et qui coïncide avec le début de la saison été du transport aérien. À première vue, il s’agit d’une fermeture...
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Flying Blue introduit des avantages sur Transavia : un virage discret mais stratégique
Flying Blue commence à accorder des avantages élite sur les vols opérés par Transavia France. Une évolution limitée en apparence mais qui vient corriger une incohérence devenue difficile à ignorer. Depuis ce 29 mars 2026, les membres Platinum et Ultimate peuvent bénéficier, sur certains vols au départ de Paris-Orly, de...
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United lance “Relax Row” : un nouveau confort en classe Economy
Avec le Relax Row, United Airlines ne se contente pas d’ajouter une option supplémentaire en cabine. La compagnie remet sur la table une question plus large : jusqu’où peut-on améliorer l’expérience en classe Economy sans remettre en cause l’équilibre global des cabines ? Le principe est simple. À partir de...
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American Airlines pourrait réinstaller des écrans sur ses avions moyen-courriers
American Airlines pourrait réintroduire des écrans individuels sur ses avions moyen-courriers, moins de dix ans après les avoir supprimés. Selon des informations rapportées par CNBC, la compagnie « considère sérieusement » cette option dans le cadre d’un programme plus global, incluant notamment des discussions autour de nouvelles solutions Wi-Fi, ainsi que des...
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British Airways offrira un bonus à ses pilotes pour consommer moins de carburant
Avec un projet d’attribution de bonus lié à la réduction de la consommation de carburant, British Airways ne se contenterait pas d’introduire un nouvel outil d’efficacité. La compagnie touche à un point beaucoup plus sensible : la manière dont les décisions prises dans le cockpit peuvent, ou non, être influencées....
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Finnair commande jusqu’à 46 Embraer E195-E2 pour son réseau régional
Finnair vient d’annoncer une commande pouvant aller jusqu’à 46 Embraer E195-E2, dont 18 fermes, avec des premières livraisons attendues à partir de 2027. Au-delà de l’annonce elle-même, ce choix éclaire la manière dont certaines compagnies européennes redéfinissent aujourd’hui leur court et moyen-courrier, entre contraintes économiques, évolution de la demande et...