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Neue Powerbank-Regeln in Singapur
Wer ab dem 15. April 2026 von Singapur aus einen Flug antritt, muss seinen Handgepäck-Check überdenken. Die Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) hat die Regeln für Powerbanks an Bord deutlich verschärft. Reisende dürfen künftig nur noch maximal zwei Powerbanks pro Person mitführen. Die neue Vorgabe gilt ab 0:01 Uhr...
One Mile at a Time
Korean Air Unveils New First Class Lounge Incheon, And It’s… Private
In recent times, Korean Air has been investing in its passenger experience. The airline has done this both in anticipation of its merger with Asiana (where it wants to create a harmonized experience), and also because Korean Air has kind of been second rate compared to some of its rivals...
Live and Let’s Fly
Report: Spirit Airlines On Brink Of Liquidation As Fuel Costs Exacerbate Broken Business Model
While rumors of its death may be greatly exaggerated, Spirit Airlines is once again at the center of media reports warning of imminent shutdown and liquidation. Such rumors are not definitive, but must be taken seriously now more than ever as the bankrupt carrier struggles in a new environment of...
Economy Class & Beyond
AIX26: Delta Air Lines select Airbus for A350-1000 inflght connectivity soultion with Hughes
Airbus has been selected by Delta Air Lines to equip its 20 A350-1000s on order, with Airbus’ HBCplus. In doing so, the airline became Airbus’s first North American customer of its linefit offering. Airbus will work with Delta and Hughes to equip Delta’s A350-1000s with the multi-orbit in-flight connectivity (IFC) solution,...
View from the Wing
Spirit Airlines Could Stop Flying This Week And Sell Off Its Assets
Spirit Airlines could stop flying as soon as this week and begin selling off assets, according to a new report, a scenario that would turn a fragile bankruptcy into a full shutdown. Even if creditors are still talking, the mere prospect of liquidation makes the airline harder to save by...
2PAXfly
CHINESE AIRLINES: Cut Australian flights, increasing flights to Europe
Chinese airlines are quietly pulling capacity out of Australia and redeploying those aircraft to Europe. They are chasing stronger demand and higher yields as global travel patterns shift. Due to the current Middle East conflict between the US/Israel, and Iran. There are some real consequences for Australian travellers. Fewer flights...
Economy Class & Beyond
AIX26: Air Canada commences flying with Panasonic Astrova
Some good news for Panasonic Avionics, as its IFE solution – Astrova – has entered service with Air Canada. The flag carrier of Canada is retro-fitting Astrova on 19 A321 aircraft, with the IFE solution also being installed on an additional 67 of the carrier’s fleet across a number of aircraft...
Frequent Miler
Which award search tool is best?
It’s possible to fly domestic economy class for as few as 4,500 miles, or fly premium economy to Europe for as few as 10,500 miles, or fly business class to South Africa for 75,000 miles. It’s easy to dream about enjoying flights like these, but it’s often very difficult to find...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Do Not Forget That Today is Tax Day in the United States.
Do not forget that today is tax day in the United States, as Wednesday, April 15, 2026 is winding down — and I thought that we could look back at some articles that were published at The Gate With Brian Cohen with which taxes were part of the topic.
Without further...
Frequent Miler
Capital One Shopping: Spend $330+ on Preferred Hotels booking & get $100 back
If you’re interested in taking advantage of the new Preferred Hotels Amex Offer, keep an eye out on your emails for a targeted offer from Capital One Shopping giving $100 back. The Deal Spend $330 or more on a Preferred Hotels & Resorts stay and get $100 back from Capital...
Live and Let’s Fly
JetBlue Founder Says Airline Is In Deep Trouble And Even United Doesn’t Want It
JetBlue’s future just got a very blunt reality check from one of the smartest CEOs in the business…who also happens to be the founder of JetBlue. Even United Does Not Want JetBlue, Per David Neeleman Many have wondered whether the maneuvering by United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby at the White...
Hawaii Calling
Hawaiian Airlines’ Biggest Change Yet Starts April 22 — What You Need to Know
April 22, 2026 marks the biggest milestone yet in the Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines merger (I mean buyout)—and from a traveler’s perspective, this is where everything finally comes together. …and for most of you, not soon enough. With Hawaiian Airlines officially joining the Oneworld alliance and fully integrating into...
One Mile at a Time
JetBlue Founder Predicts Bankruptcy For Struggling Airline In Leaked Recording
It goes without saying that a lot of people have a lot of opinions about JetBlue’s future, and whether the carrier could be acquired, whether it may eventually have to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, or what. We recently learned that JetBlue is looking for a merger partner, and we...
Frequent Miler
Get $100 back on a $500+ Omni Hotels & Resorts stay with targeted Amex Offer
There’s a new Omni Hotels & Resorts Amex Offer available on a targeted basis that’s giving a $100 statement credit when spending $500 or more on room rate and room charges at properties in the US and Canada. The Deal Spend $500 or more on room rate and room charges...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Szalonej Środy With LOT Polish Airlines Means Crazy Wednesday Sale
LOT Polish Airlines has a promotion that occurs on many Wednesdays because Szalonej Środy translates from Polish into English as Crazy Wednesday, which is in effect only on Wednesdays — typically for the Polish market, as airports in Poland are usually the origination airports of the deals.
As today...
View from the Wing
JetBlue Founder Warns The Airline May Go Bankrupt This Year — And Says Nobody Will Buy It
JetBlue founder David Neeleman says the airline could be pushed into bankruptcy this year if fuel prices stay elevated, and he does not think any major U.S. carrier wants to take on its debt.
BoardingArea
Woman Checks Luggage On Delta Flight From Atlanta To Philadelphia. What She Sees When She Gets Her Bag Back Makes Her ‘Livid’
An Emmy-winning makeup artist says Delta Air Lines gate agents forced her to check a carry-on bag containing her professional kit, which she values at nearly $80,000, despite her protests that the contents were irreplaceable. When she got the bag back, she says multiple palettes were destroyed, including products that...
View from the Wing
Short Squeeze: Avis Stock Has Quadrupled In A Month — Two Owners Control 108% Of The Stock
Avis stock has quadrupled in just a month, not because the car rental business suddenly got better, but because the stock itself became dangerously scarce. Two large holders now effectively control more than 100% of the company through stock and swaps, leaving short sellers trapped in a market where the...
