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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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Live from a Lounge
Air India, can you fix your “Self Service Reaccomodation” Module please?
Air India does not have a self-service reaccommodation portal that works. And they are doing nothing about it. The post Air India, can you fix your “Self Service Reaccomodation” Module please? appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Cathay: Earn 1,000 bonus Asia Miles when you earn miles with at least 2 Cathay travel partners
Cathay Pacific have their annual travel partner bonus back for 2025 where Cathay members can earn bonus miles for earning with at least 2 non-airline travel partners. In addition the multiple partner bonus, there are bonus miles offers from many of the individual travel partners as well! The 1,000 bonus...
Frequent Miler
Q4 2025 activation links for cards offering 5% in rotating categories
Update 12/2/25: As a reminder, PayPal is included as a 5% category on Chase Freedom/Freedom Flex cards for all of December. That’s part of the same overall $1,500 cap on 5% spending with the other categories, rather than its own $1,500 allowance. ~ Chase Freedom and Freedom Flex, Discover It,...
Points With a Crew
The Easiest Way To Get Your Free $50 From Rakuten
If you're not sure how to take advantage of the easy $50 welcome bonus from Rakuten, here is in my opinion the best way to get some easy money. Simply ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
9 Annoyances of Being On The Road
I have always enjoyed being on the road, driving for hours — so much so that I have caught myself at times being a passenger aboard an airplane and looking out of the window next to my seat, down at some lone highway below in the middle of nowhere and...
Frequent Miler
Flying Blue Promo Rewards for December: 25% off economy, premium economy & business class
The latest batch of eligible cities for Flying Blue Promo Rewards are live and there’s a lot to like. More than a dozen North American cities are included, with savings of 25% available in economy, premium economy, and business class. The Deal Flying Blue Promo Rewards are available for 25%...
The Bulkhead Seat
Chase Sapphire Lounge at Hong Kong International Airport Will Close on January 5th
In a sad development for frequent travelers, the Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club… The post Chase Sapphire Lounge at Hong Kong International Airport Will Close on January 5th appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
Is it worth hoarding points? | Coffee Break Ep80 | 12-2-25 | Podcast
The conventional wisdom in the miles and points community is that you should “earn and burn” your points. In other words, once you have them, don’t be afraid to use them up because there’s no guarantee the program won’t devalue later, leaving you wishing you’d spent your points when the...
2PAXfly
QANTAS: ‘Champagne for Lulu.’ You can now get Bollinger in First Class
Qantas is rolling out a fresh wave of upgrades to its A380, and currently only First Class cabins. From December, First passengers will have a new dining program, brand-new Aesop amenity kits, redesigned pyjamas, upgraded Champagne with Bollinger, and dine-on-demand, dressed up as ‘wellness. The retrofit is part of Qantas’...
Your Mileage May Vary
The 4 Most Overcrowded Christmas Attractions in the World (According to Actual Travelers)
The December holiday season is one of the busiest times to travel. And with good reason – besides those who are planning to visit friends and family for the holidays,…
Frequent Miler
Delta gift card Amex Offer: Get +5 SkyMiles & stack with separate 3x-4x SkyMiles offer
There’s a new, targeted Amex Offer giving +5 SkyMiles when buying Delta gift cards. If you buy these by December 3, you can also stack the offer with a separate promotion awarding up to 4x SkyMiles on the purchase too. The Deal Earn +5 bonus SkyMiles when buying Delta gift...
View from the Wing
Trump Announces Overhaul Of Washington Dulles — Without Telling The Airport First
President Trump announced a sweeping overhaul of Washington Dulles — including a plan to replace the airport’s aging mobile lounges — but the airport authority wasn’t told about any of it in advance. The Department of Transportation now plans to take bids for the project even as Dulles continues operating...
Frequent Miler
Virgin Red credit card welcome offer boosted to 75K points
The Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard normally has a welcome bonus of 60,000 points after $4,000 spend in your first 90 days. That bonus has been increased to 75,000 points after the same spend requirement, but this is a very limited time offer as it’s only due to be around until...
Points With a Crew
Should You Buy Hyatt Points With a 20% Discount?
Hyatt is offering a discount if you buy points during the current promotion. But there are only a few times that it makes sense to purchase Hyatt points, like ....
Your Mileage May Vary
Reminder: Your Amex Platinum Uber Cash Jumps to $35 in December
The American Express Platinum Card comes with a long list of credits, and most of them work the same way: you pay with the card, then a statement credit shows…
Frequent Miler
United award sale: Cardholders save up to 28% to select destinations (Book by 12/5)
United is running an award sale for cardholders at the moment which can save you up to 28% when redeeming MileagePlus miles for economy flights to select destinations. The Deal Save up to 28% on economy award bookings to select locations as a United cardholder. Direct link to offer. Key...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Passenger Faces Decade in Prison After Calling in Bomb Threat When He Couldn’t Pay Airport Parking
A man’s hot-headed frustration with not being able to afford the parking garage fee at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport could land him in a federal prison for up to 10 years after he called in a bomb threat to the airport. Bomb threat at New Orleans Airport 35-year-old Corey Johnson from...
From The Tray Table
First look: Chase’s stunning new boutique Sapphire Lounge in Las Vegas
Las Vegas is now home to the ultimate lounge trifecta. That’s thanks to the all-new (and long-awaited) Chase… The post First look: Chase’s stunning new boutique Sapphire Lounge in Las Vegas appeared first on From the Tray Table.
Miles To Memories
More Classic Vegas, Big Hotel Rebrand, Strip Bingo, Gambling Tax Push & Insane Room Service Bill!
Huge headaches with new gambling laws, big MGM hotel rebrand, more classic Vegas coming and bingo on the Strip? The post More Classic Vegas, Big Hotel Rebrand, Strip Bingo, Gambling Tax Push & Insane Room Service Bill! appeared first on Miles to Memories.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
I Have Never Heard of Utqiaġvik — Yet I Have Been There.
During a break, I spotted a video called 5 Most Isolated Communities At The End Of The Earth; and curiosity got the best of me and compelled me to watch this video. As I watch the video, the isolated community which was labeled number two in the video is called Utqiaġvik — which...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Hawaiian Airlines Cyber Week Sale: Flights between mainland U.S. and Hawaii from $99
Hawaiian Airlines has a new Cyber Week sale with fares starting at $99 one way between mainland U.S. and the Hawaiian Islands for Main Cabin Basic. These fares must be booked by December 4 are valid for travel over various dates until May 2026 Click here to book this offer...
One Mile at a Time
New Bill Aims To Ban Dual Citizenship In United States: “It’s All Or Nothing”
We’ll see if anything comes of this, but this is sure going to be controversial (thanks to Karl for flagging this).
Frequent Miler
(Sale extended) CardPointers: Automatically enroll offers to all of your cards
Update 12/2/25: CardPointers has been offering an increased discount of 50% for Frequent Miler readers for the past couple of weeks. That sale was due to end last night, but it’s been extended through December 5, so you have a few more days to save even more than normal. ~...
View from the Wing
A Passenger Peeled and Ate a Raw Onion at 30,000 Feet — The Smell Took Over the Cabin [Roundup]
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading A Passenger Peeled and Ate a Raw Onion at 30,000 Feet — The Smell Took Over the...
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,...
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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...