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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The Gate with Brian Cohen
Save Money With Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals 2025
You can save money with Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals 2025. When I use affiliate links in articles here at The Gate With Brian Cohen, I not only hope to earn money to pay the bills here at its swank headquarters with multiple lounges, endless food and beverages, and...
Points With a Crew
Amazon Black Friday Week Has Started – Here are 23 Deals Available Now
Amazon Black Friday Week has started - there are new deals every day - including deals today on Apple, TVs, luggage, power stations, computers, travel organizers and more ...
Frequent Miler
Elite Benefit Battle: Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep333 | 11-21-25
In today’s Frequent Miler on the Air podcast, we’ll look at United’s cardholder discount, Hilton’s Diamond Reserve status, and we’ll rank the perks of hotel elite benefits from Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG. Elite Benefit Battle: Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG Watch the full episode below, or listen on your...
Deals We Like
Deal Alert: Apple AirPods 4 with ANC for just $99 — plus stack with Amex deals for extra savings
The Amazon Black Friday deals are starting to roll in and one of the best discounted travel products right now is the Apple AirPods 4 with ANC. At just $99.99, this is the best price we’ve ever seen for these earbuds, and even $10 less than this morning’s already amazing...
Your Mileage May Vary
Should You Splurge On Luggage Or Keep Buying The Cheap Stuff?
There was a time when I didn’t give much thought to my luggage. As long as I could fit my clothes inside and the zipper closed, it was fine. If…
Frequent Miler
Oura Ring sale for $249: get for $49 + tax with Amex Platinum benefit
Oura has discounted the Oura Ring 4 to $249 for its early Black Friday sale. That means you can pick up one of these for only $49 + tax when stacking with the American Express Platinum Card® benefit. The Deal Buy an Oura Ring 4 for $249. Direct link to...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Your Chance For VIP Access to Super Bowl LX With Marriott Bonvoy
Experiences which money cannot buy can be difficult to come by — but if you are fanatical about professional football and the Super Bowl, then you have something about which to celebrate, as you now have a chance to redeem your Marriott Bonvoy points for access to amazing activities which...
View from the Wing
Air India Forgot It Owned a Boeing 737 for 13 Years — And Only Discovered It When the Airport Demanded Its Removal
Air India has sold a 43-year-old Boeing 737-200 that sat abandoned at Kolkata airport for more than a decade because the airline had literally forgotten it owned the aircraft. The jet only resurfaced after the airport asked Air India to remove it, revealing how badly the former state-run carrier’s records...
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: Robotin R2 Robot Vacuum (Back By Saturday)
The Robotin R2 Robot Carpet Wash and Vacuum combines the features of a carpet cleaner with a vacuum, potentially saving you hundreds of dollars a year. It's on Kickstarter, but only
Your Mileage May Vary
Buc-ee’s Isn’t Perfect — Here’s What Has Fans Quietly Losing Their Minds
Established in Texas in 1982, Buc-ee’s has simply exploded over the years. Part gas station, part country store, part electric vehicle charger and, at some locations, part car wash, what…
One Mile at a Time
Hyatt’s Hotel Du Louvre Paris: Solid Old World Hotel, With Lots Of Suites
Duringmy review trip to Bangkok, I had a couple of nights in Paris, where I wanted to check out new hotels. For the first night, I stayed at SAX Paris, Hilton LXR, which was not for me. The second night, I stayed at Hotel du Louvre Paris, Hyatt Unbound Collection....
Frequent Miler
Wyndham Rewards Cyber sale: Save up to 30% on paid stays (but cardmember rate might be better)
Wyndham Rewards launched a sale on paid stays yesterday which has some attractive-sounding headline numbers. You can save 15% on stays of one night, with increasing discounts up to 30% for stays of four or more nights. This sale does indeed appear to offer some genuine savings for the most...
Live and Let’s Fly
The Quirky Interfaith Prayer Card On Aero Dili
The most unique thing on my Aero Dili flights was the oecumenical prayer card onboard, a spiritual safety card. A Very Unique Prayer Card On Aero Dili There are no screens, Wi-Fi, or streaming entertainment on Aero Dili, but the most unique prayer card I’ve ever seen was placed at...
Frequent Miler
Chase adds lifetime language to Ink Cards (now on Ink Preferred too)
Update 11/21/25: Doctor of Credit reports that lifetime language is now also showing on the Ink Business Preferred card. Update 11/20/25: A reddit user has reported receiving the following pop-up when applying for the Chase Ink Cash card: A quick update about your application. It looks like you’re not eligible for...
View from the Wing
Scott Kirby Keeps Pushing for Newark Slot Controls — Here’s Why Those Should Be Abolished Everywhere Instead
Scott Kirby argues that Newark needs slot controls to manage congestion, but slots are the wrong solution everywhere they’ve been imposed. They lock in incumbents, block competition, and do nothing to encourage airlines to spread demand or upgauge. Congestion pricing would solve the problem without giving away scarce access as...
ATX Jetsetter
My Favorite Travel Tools
Check out some of my favorite travel tools that support my travel addiction and help me keep everything organized on the road. The post My Favorite Travel Tools appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
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More Flights Are Coming To Orlando In Time For Spring Travel
Orlando’s main airport just scored a pair of new ultra-low-cost routes, giving budget-conscious travelers even more ways to get in and out of Central Florida. As demand for leisure trips…
Miles To Memories
Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard: Get 75,000 Points Plus $200 Credit
Virgin Red and Synchrony have launched a new welcome bonus of 60,000 points on the Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard®. However, you can find a much better offer if start the process of booking a flight. The post Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard: Get 75,000 Points Plus $200 Credit appeared first on Miles...
View from the Wing
I Keep Four Credit Cards That Cost $600 Or More — And They All Make Me Money, Here’s How
Four premium cards, all with $600+ annual fees, might sound crazy — but they more than pay for themselves. Between stacked credits, lounge access, and reward strategies, here’s exactly how I turn those fees into profit every year. Continue reading I Keep Four Credit Cards That Cost $600 Or More —...
Travel Points Playbook
Southwest Retrofit Hunt, IHG Flubs, and Tulsa Lounge Impressions: My Weekly Travel Review
I’ve had quite a few Southwest flights over the last few months and I continue to be surprised… The post Southwest Retrofit Hunt, IHG Flubs, and Tulsa Lounge Impressions: My Weekly Travel Review appeared first on Travel Points Playbook.
One Mile at a Time
Hilton LXR’s SAX Paris Hotel: Well Intentioned, But Not My Cup Of Tea
For the second hotel stay ofmy review trip to Bangkok, I spent a night at SAX Paris, Hilton LXR. I had a couple of nights in Paris, and wanted to check out a a couple of points hotels that have been on my radar.
Frequent Miler
Get $60 back on $300 spend at BJ’s Wholesale Club with a targeted Amex Offer
A new Amex Offer for BJ’s Wholesale Club appeared this week on a targeted basis. It gives $60 back on $300 spend which could be particularly lucrative for those with this offer on more than one household card. The Deal Spend $300 in one or more purchases at BJ’s Wholesale...
The Bulkhead Seat
Only 776 Air Traffic Controllers Got $10,000 Bonuses and the Rest Are Not Happy
Air traffic controllers across the United States are voicing deep frustration over a recently… The post Only 776 Air Traffic Controllers Got $10,000 Bonuses and the Rest Are Not Happy appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
{Tech} for Travel
Black Friday deals 2025: Nomad’s premium gear for frequent flyers
Black Friday deals 2025 are now live at Nomad , save on premium travel tech, from MagSafe chargers to rugged cases, built for frequent flyers. The post Black Friday deals 2025: Nomad’s premium gear for frequent flyers appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
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...