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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Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Air India Grounds Planes And Cancels Flights Over Volcanic Ash Fears After Ethiopia Eruption
Air India has been forced to ground several aircraft for emergency engineering checks after they flew through areas affected by a giant ash cloud produced by the Hayli Gubbi shield volcano in Ethiopia. The airline said it had been forced to cancel 11 flights on Monday and Tuesday due to...
Frequent Miler
My Hyatt premium card wishlist
A few weeks ago, we learned that Hyatt is planning to expand its credit card portfolio. Currently, in the U.S. market, they offer the $95/year consumer World of Hyatt card and the $199/year World of Hyatt business card. They’ll likely introduce a more premium card with an annual fee of...
The Bulkhead Seat
Breeze Airways Adds Three New Routes From Raleigh-Durham and Drops One
Breeze Airways is a low-cost airline that offers point-to-point flights to underserved markets across the… The post Breeze Airways Adds Three New Routes From Raleigh-Durham and Drops One appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
Office Depot/OfficeMax: Buy $300+ Visa Gift Cards, Save $15
Office Depot and OfficeMax stores have returned with their profitable gift card deal on Visa gift cards through 11/29/25. The Deal Buy $300+ Visa gift cards at Office Depot/OfficeMax & get $15 off instantly. Key Terms Valid November 23, 2025 – November 29, 2025. Limit 10 per household/business (different stores...
Points With a Crew
Capital One Venture X Review – is this the best “luxury” credit card? (100K Offer Returns!)
In this Capital One Venture X Review, we look through the earning, benefits and perks to decide if this is the best premium credit card out there.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Since When Is Discrimination Against Older People Acceptable?
Whenever I write an article pertaining to discrimination — such as religion, politics, race or gender as only four of what seems to be an endless array of topics — invariably someone is usually offended and posts a comment voicing opposition to what was written in that article; while someone...
Frequent Miler
(Update: Targeted?) Get a 40% bonus when transferring Amex Membership Rewards to Virgin Atlantic
Update 11/24/25: A couple of commenters have shared that they’re not seeing any bonus for Virgin Atlantic. There have been targeted Amex transfer bonuses in the past (e.g. Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and Etihad Guest), but this is the first time I recall hearing that this might be the case...
Travel Codex
SEA & PDX Pipeline Leak Forces Refueling Stops
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is facing an unusual operational challenge right before the busy Thanksgiving holiday. A pipeline leak has disrupted the airport’s primary jet fuel supply. This same pipeline delivers fuel to Portland (PDX) as well. Yet as PDX is a smaller airport, their are less issues in Portland...
Your Mileage May Vary
Two New Premium Cards, One Open Slot: Citi Strata Elite vs. Atmos Summit
If you collect points and miles long enough, every new premium card starts to look the same: big annual fee, big welcome bonus, and a bunch of credits you may…
Frequent Miler
The Aeroplan® Card from Chase has an increased offer for Black Friday
Through 12/2/25, The Aeroplan® Card from Chase is offering an additional element on the card’s current welcome bonus whereby those who apply between 11/25/25 and 12/2/25 can earn additional points on purchases that would otherwise ordinarily earn 1 point per dollar.   The Offer & Key Card Details For more...
View from the Wing
Wing Walker Hit By Arriving American Airlines Jet — Similar Accidents Show How Dangerous Ramp Jobs Can Be
Tragically, a wing walker was hit by the engine of an arriving American Airlines aircraft on November 12th at Dallas - Fort Worth. This was originally reported by aviation watchdog JonNYC and hasn't been picked up anywhere else. Continue reading Wing Walker Hit By Arriving American Airlines Jet — Similar Accidents...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Copa ConnectMiles: Up to a 90% bonus when buying miles (1.58 cents/mile)
To celebrate Black Friday, Copa Airlines have just come out with an excellent buy miles bonus offer of 90%! This used to be the best ever bonus but this past summer they offered a 100% bonus If you buy miles at the 90% bonus level (20,000 or more miles) the...
The Bulkhead Seat
Delta Launches Cyber Monday Event With Flight Deals and Bonus Earning Opportunities
The holiday season has officially arrived and Delta Air Lines is marking the occasion… The post Delta Launches Cyber Monday Event With Flight Deals and Bonus Earning Opportunities appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: K-25 Smart Pillow
The K-25 Smart Pillow 2.0 is marketed as perfect for side sleepers, back sleepers or front sleepers. It is filled with proprietary STAR-Tech gel-infused memory foam to give ...
Bald Thoughts
How I’ve Earned $2,300 In Value In Four Months With The Citi Strata Elite Card (Review)
The Citi Strata Elite Card is the new kid on the block when it comes to premium credit cards. Although it has a $595 annual fee, the cost is at the lower end of premium travel credit cards, after so many cards have recently increased their annual fees. Introduced in...
Your Mileage May Vary
A Hotel Clerk Took Photos of a Guest’s Credit Card — Yes, This Is as Bad as It Sounds
It’s the 2020s and for the vast majority of hotels, even the teeny tiny, privately owned ones, there are apps available for the hotel owner to get the guest’s card…
Monkey Miles
Chase Sapphire Reserve 175k Offer – check to see if you’re targeted
Chase has a 175k offer that you can see if you’re pre-qualified for down below. There are rumors that some accounts are targeted for 200k, but you’d need to go into a branch and have a bank rep pull it for you. This one is quick and easy to see...
Altitude Yes
Early Black Friday Deal: 50% off a Thrifty Traveler Premium Subscription
Thrifty Traveler Premium goes for $49.99, and Premium+ goes for $74.99 with the company's Black Friday sale. The post Early Black Friday Deal: 50% off a Thrifty Traveler Premium Subscription first appeared on Altitude Yes.
Frequent Miler
Up to 25% transfer bonus from Chase Ultimate Rewards® to Air Canada Aeroplan
A new transfer bonus has launched this morning from Chase Ultimate Rewards® to Air Canada Aeroplan, with the bonus ranging from 15% to 25% depending on the quantity of points transferred. This could be a very good deal in some circumstances.   The Deal Chase Ultimate Rewards is offering a...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
If Aer Lingus Intended To Stop Cabin Crew Strikes By Threatening to Shutter Its Manchester Base, It Succeeded
Last week, Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus dropped a bombshell announcement when it announced it was considering closing a base in Manchester, England, from where it operates long-haul leisure flights to Barbados, New York JFK, and Orlando, putting 200 jobs at risk. The shock announcement, which took workers by complete...
Live and Let’s Fly
Is This The Best Park Hyatt Deal In The World? My $213 Jakarta Stay Says Yes
I spent the last two nights of time in Asia at the Park Hyatt Jakarta, a lovely and inexpensive luxury hotel that left me very satisfied. At only $213/night, I can’t think of a better deal for a five-star Park Hyatt hotel. Park Hyatt Jakarta: Luxury For Less During this...
{Tech} for Travel
Black Friday Deals 2025: Huge Savings on Nomatic Bags and Accessories
Nomatic’s Black Friday Deals 2025 offer up to 40% off premium luggage, backpacks and travel organisers for those looking to upgrade their gear this month. The post Black Friday Deals 2025: Huge Savings on Nomatic Bags and Accessories appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Miles To Memories
Chase’s Huge New Restrictions, Hyatt’s Tech Gremlin, London/Paris Planning & A Traveler’s Stress!
The woes of extended family travel, planning for Paris and London, Chase's sad new rules & Hyatt's technological gremlin. The post Chase’s Huge New Restrictions, Hyatt’s Tech Gremlin, London/Paris Planning & A Traveler’s Stress! appeared first on Miles to Memories.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
$50 New Member Referral Bonus With Rakuten
This is your chance to cash in on a $50 new member referral bonus when you sign up as a new member of Rakuten; and you will receive a bonus of $50.00 via referral when you spend a minimum of $50.00 within the first 90 days of your new membership, which is...
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...
The Travelers Club
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...