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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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Frequent Miler
Reciprocal lounge access, what is Hyatt loyalty worth, and JetBlue sweet spots (Saturday Selection)
Throughout the week, our team shares articles they’ve stumbled upon that may interest our readers, even if they might not otherwise merit a full post. Here are some of the posts we found interesting this week: Reciprocal lounge access, what is Hyatt loyalty worth, and JetBlue sweet spots. Reciprocal Lounge...
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (29th November)
We’re past a few more holidays as we now all barrel towards the Christmas and New Year Travel Period. And no, you can’t escape it any more. However, we’ve got a few headlines to go through. Yes, it’s time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  Night-time commuters – Solihull...
You Are Travel
Pre-Approvals Are Getting Out of Hand
tl;dr – Vroom, vroom, I guess? I logged into my Chase account to pay a bill, as any… The post Pre-Approvals Are Getting Out of Hand appeared first on You Are Travel.
The Bulkhead Seat
2025 Weekly Review: November 29th
Greetings from Copenhagen! We’re checking out the Christmas markets after spending some time with… The post 2025 Weekly Review: November 29th appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
View from the Wing
Passenger Demands Entire Row Of Seats For Claustrophobia — This Is Where Disability Demands On Planes Cross The Line
A widely shared video shows a woman insisting her claustrophobia and a doctor note entitle her to three free economy seats, accusing the airline of discrimination when agents tell her she has to pay for them. Here is what actually happens in the call, how disability law and airline policies...
One Mile at a Time
Weekly Review: November 29, 2025
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far, and happy Thanksgiving to those celebrating! I’m grateful to be with family this Thanksgiving, though with a notable absence. On the points & travel front, this week Venezuela banned six foreign airlines, Aerolineas Argentinas announced a big investment in its...
Points With a Crew
Should you buy Alaska Miles With (up to) a 100% Bonus?
Alaska is back with another offer on buying bonus miles, offering a big bonus on miles when you buy at least...
Live and Let’s Fly
A Turkey Dinner from 37,000 Feet Over Iraq
I realized something while searching through my massive archive of airline meal photos today. I’ve had steak, chicken, lamb, pork, fish, lobster, crab, octopus, and even reindeer as a main course on an airplane. But very, very rarely have I had turkey. So for this special Meal of the Week...
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
Your Mileage May Vary
Small Business Saturday Used to Be an Amex “Holiday.” What Happened?
Forgive me for a bit of nostalgia, but I remember when Small Business Saturday felt like an actual Amex “holiday.” Back when American Express launched Small Business Saturday in 2010,…
Miles To Memories
Overdue! Our Recent Credit Card Application Results
I haven't written a credit card application results article in almost ten months, so it's time to catch up now. Here's how things panned out! The post Overdue! Our Recent Credit Card Application Results appeared first on Miles to Memories.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Peachoid Water Tower Looks Like a Baby’s Butt With a Rash — But People Love It
Drive between exits 90 and 92 on Interstate 85 in South Carolina and you cannot miss it on the north side of the highway: a water tower which is 135 feet tall and resembles a peach — but it looks like a baby’s butt with a rash. Nevertheless, the people of...
View from the Wing
IHG Hotel Worker Decides Black Woman Does Not Look Like A Guest, Calls Police When She Eats The Free Breakfast
A front desk worker at an IHG Avid Hotel in Austin told a Black woman she did not look like a guest, then called police when she ate the free breakfast. She says she was staying on IHG points and was singled out while white guests around her were left...
Altitude Yes
Snowstorm in Chicago Disrupts Peak Thanksgiving Travel
Hundreds of flights at both O'Hare and Midway Airports have been cancelled, disrupting one of the busiest travel days of the year. The post Snowstorm in Chicago Disrupts Peak Thanksgiving Travel first appeared on Altitude Yes.
Monkey Miles
Capital One Venture X Business – Refer a friend, get 100k Miles. Leave your links
I recently added the Capital One Venture X Business to my wallet with the new two tier offer. I added this card to my wallet principally because I have some big end of year expenses which will allow me to hit the $30k spend in 3 months that the first...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Airplane Art Extra from the Holiday Inn/Staybridge Suites, Rosemont – New Aircraft, Old Friends
Airplane Art Extra from Holiday Inn/Staybridge Suites, Rosemont New Aircraft, Old Friends It’s time for a bunch of pretty pictures. Well, it is the weekend now as this post heads out of the front door.  Welcome to the first slurp of Airplane Art in this trip report.  In this Trip...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
President Trump Tells Airlines They Should Consider Venezuelan Airspace Closed
President Trump took to social media on Saturday to warn airlines that they should consider the whole of Venezuelan airspace closed as fears grow that the United States could be planning a major escalation in its war on ‘narco-terrorists’ and the Maduro regime. In a short message, Trump wrote: “To...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Hackers Are Now Demanding $6 Million From Spain’s Iberia Airline To Stop Leaking Passenger Data From Massive Cyber Breach
Hackers who managed to penetrate a database containing personal passenger details for the Spanish flag carrier Iberia are now reportedly demanding $6 million from the airline as a ransom to stop the data being leaked or sold. The data breach was allegedly perpetrated by a Russian-linked group of Hackers known...
One Mile at a Time
Celebrity Nepal Airlines Pilot Suspended By Authorities… For Fourth Time
Nepal Airlines’ most well-known pilot has just been suspended, and it’s the fourth time that he has been in trouble with regulators.
View from the Wing
American Airlines Raises Short Haul International Checked Bag Fees To $40 Starting Monday, Internal Memo Says
American Airlines is raising first checked bag fees on short haul international flights, including Mexico, Canada, the Caribbean, Central America and Guyana, to $40each way starting Monday. Continue reading American Airlines Raises Short Haul International Checked Bag Fees To $40 Starting Monday, Internal Memo Says...
Points With a Crew
31 Amazon Black Friday Deals Still Available On Saturday
Black Friday is over, but there are still some great Amazon Black Friday deals. Check out these deals on travel gear, tech, Apple, gift cards and more
Frequent Miler
How to book Leading Hotels of the World with points (Video)
Leading Hotels of the World points are worth about 8 cents per point, and with Citi transferring at a 5:1 ratio, you can get about 1.6 cents per Citi point via Leading Hotels of the World. In this video, we’ll show you how to book Leading Hotels of the World...
Live and Let’s Fly
I Had The Entire 777 First Class Cabin To Myself On Singapore Airlines!
I wound up as the only passenger in first class on my Singapore Airlines 777 flight from Jakarta to Singapore, an extra special treat on the first leg of my journey home. Alone In First Class On The Singapore Airlines 777 Singapore Airlines offers first class on its 777-300 (four...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
GHA DISCOVERY: Earn up to 825 bonus D$ when completing stays at multiple GHA hotel brands
GHA DISCOVERY has launched their next major system wide bonus offer where members can earn up to 825 bonus DISCOVERY Dollars for stays at their hotels worldwide. Members will start earning bonus D$ when they complete a two night stay at a minimum of two separate GHA brands. Then each...
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...
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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...