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...
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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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Frequent Miler
Last Chance Deals: Discounted Disney gift cards, Alaska Airlines award sale, & more
Welcome to our weekly list of what’s ending this week as well as a collection of some other deals that are due to end soon. Half a dozen deals end this week which includes a 10% discount on Disney gift cards from Sam’s Club. Also ending this week is an up...
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (8th/9th November)
It’s the weekend again, so it must be time for a news roundup. Yes, it’s time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Dandelion at the Liverpool Festival of Light Snapshots Some short-form writing from your author. There is one more snapshot, which should come out on Sunday. American...
Points With a Crew
No Fee American Express Hilton vs. Amex Hilton Surpass – which is better? (Increased Welcome Offers)
If you're looking to score a bunch of Hilton points, the American Express Hilton Surpass and Amex Hilton are two cards to consider. But which is best? Let's take a deep dive into ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
What Is Wrong With This Photograph? Part 326
I went to the office of a doctor recently — no, I was not the patient — and after seating myself in the waiting room, I looked down at the table next to me. For this edition of this popular game, can you guess what... The post What Is Wrong With This...
ATX Jetsetter
Weekly Recap: November 8, 2025
Catch up on the latest aviation and travel related news for the week ending November 8, 2025 in the ATX Jetsetter weekly recap. The post Weekly Recap: November 8, 2025 appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
Frequent Miler
Flying electric ferries in the Maldives, debit cards with phone insurance and RIP SeatGuru (Saturday Selection)
Flying electric ferries are coming to the Maldives, a full list of debit cards that provide cellphone insurance, and what can fill the SeatGuru-shaped hole in our hearts? All that and more in this week’s Saturday Selection, our weekly round-up of interesting tidbits from around the interwebs (links to the...
Your Mileage May Vary
The Funniest Things Ever Said on Airplanes
Pilots, flight attendants and other cabin crew have very important jobs, most of which have something to do, in some way, shape or form, with our safety. But that’s not…
The Bulkhead Seat
2025 Weekly Review: November 8th
Hello from Tampa! I was in Columbus and Atlanta this week for work. I’m… The post 2025 Weekly Review: November 8th appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
The Alviator
A Smooth Experience With The American Airlines Call Centre
There’s a saying that there’s an inversely proportional relationship between how good an airline is in the air,… The post A Smooth Experience With The American Airlines Call Centre appeared first on The Alviator.
The Bulkhead Seat
Nice: Hilton Offers Fee Waiver for Those With Cancelled Flights
As the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) begins enforcing mandatory flight reductions across the United… The post Nice: Hilton Offers Fee Waiver for Those With Cancelled Flights appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
View from the Wing
“THAT’S What We Were Swimming In?” Hotel Caught Using Hot Tub To Wash Stained Bedsheets
Guests at a Fargo hotel were shocked and disgusted after witnessing—and filming—an employee soaking stained bedsheets in the hotel's guest hot tub. The viral video sparked immediate outrage and led to a health department investigation. Continue reading “THAT’S What We Were Swimming In?” Hotel Caught Using Hot Tub To Wash Stained...
One Mile at a Time
Weekly Review: November 08, 2025
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I’m just wrapping up my review trip (I’m a couple of days behind on updates theres, so I’ll have lots of content in the next couple of days), and am happy to get back home, but am also already looking...
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: Ascentiz Modular Exoskeleton (Back By Sunday)
The Ascentiz Modular Exoskeleton claims boosts of up to 35% more knee strength and 30% lower heart rate. It's on Kickstarter, but only for a few more ...
Your Mileage May Vary
The Trick to Earning More Credit Card Points When Dining at Hotel Restaurants
When we travel, we try to stretch every dollar — not just on flights and hotels, but also on dining. And while we love supporting local spots when we travel,…
Live and Let’s Fly
Three Moments In Taiwan That Stole My Heart
I want to share three stories from my time in Taipei that made me fall in love with Taiwan all over again. A Wonderful Culture: Three Stories From My Visit To Taiwan Taiwan is not at all like Mainland China. While the People’s Republic has cleaned up its cities, there’s...
Economondo
Flying from Greece’s Most Challenging Airport on the Mini Dash 8-100: Kastellorizo to Rhodes with Olympic Air
Flying on the short hop between the small island of Kastellorizo and Rhodes on the rare Dash 8-100
Miles To Memories
A Credit Card Bonus Category Fallacy
Beyond the welcome offer, the credit card bonus category aspect is where many focus next. But it's possible some take this too far. The post A Credit Card Bonus Category Fallacy appeared first on Miles to Memories.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
I Tried “The Best Bagels in Melbourne” in Australia.
On our way from Brighton to Geelong — with stops in between — I was excited to stop off at a place that was considered to have the best bagels in Melbourne with their “special boiled bagels”. It is located in the Jewish community of Balaclava — which itself reminds...
One Mile at a Time
The Citi Strata Elite Card’s Incredible First Year Value: Why It Stands Out
Link: Learn more about the Citi Strata Elite Card
View from the Wing
Passenger Caught On Video Fighting 4-Year-Old Over Airplane Window Shade — Which One Was Right?
A viral video shows a passenger repeatedly pulling down an airplane window shade while a 4-year-old behind him keeps pushing it back up. The two go back and forth in a mid-air tug-of-war — so who was right? Here’s how window-shade etiquette really works, and what you should do when...
Your Mileage May Vary
Sin City Has Everything—Except Strip Clubs on the Strip
Las Vegas. The City of Second Chances. Gluttony Central. The adult playground. Perhaps most famously known as Sin City. With gambling, booze, and now legal pot, Las Vegas offers a…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Kristi Noem Reportedly Tried To Buy 10 Engineless Airplanes To Boost Deportation Flight Capacity
Kristi Noem reportedly authorized the purchase of 10 airplanes once used by Spirit Airlines before realizing that not only did the beleaguered low-cost carrier not actually own the jets, but that they were all missing engines. The premise behind the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) trying to...
Frequent Miler
15x at lululemon today via Rakuten
Shopping portal Rakuten is offering 15x / 15% back today for purchases via lululemon. That could make today a great day to make a purchase if you have quarterly credits to use for lululemon purchases. The Deal Shopping portal Rakuten is offering 15x Membership Rewards points or 15% cash back...
Live and Let’s Fly
Starlux A321neo Business Class: My Luxe Journey To Bangkok
Hello from Bangkok, where I just enjoyed a very pleasant flight on Starlux onboard an A321neo in business class from Taipei. I’ll give you an overview of the flight here, with a full review coming in the weeks ahead. Starlux A321neo Business Class – My First Impressions I could have...
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....
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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...