For the second hotel stay of ourIceland to The Residence via Cambodia trip, we spent a couple of nights at the 253-key Reykjavik EDITION, which is arguably the city’s best hotel. While I’m generally not a huge fan of the EDITION brand (and its marketing), this is one of the...

A couple apparently booked in economy sat themselves in Turkish Airlines business class, got caught during boarding, refused to move, and—shockingly—ended up being allowed to stay put rather than further delaying the flight. The catch came after takeoff: flight attendants served everyone else in business class while pointedly refusing to...

It’s no secret that American Airlines and United Airlines are fighting tooth and nail for dominance at Chicago’s… The post 3 big unanswered questions about the American-United showdown appeared first on From the Tray Table.

United Airlines has rolled out a new digital ad campaign across Chicago, which it says spotlights its strong performance in 2025 but does so by trolling American Airlines with an “AAdvantage, United” quip. United Trolls American In Chicago With “AAdvantage, United” Billboards United sent me the images below yesterday, saying...

After several weeks of being nowhere to be found, the Hawaiian Airlines Mastercard issued by Bank of Hawai’i has seemingly come back from the dead. It has a new welcome offer that lets you earn 60,000 Atmos Points after just $2,000 in purchases within the first 90 days. Weirdly, the Barclays edition...

Porter Airlines is a Toronto-based airline that connects passengers to cities across Canada, the… The post Porter Airlines Adds New Routes to Boston and Nashville appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

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Despite being one of the students from hell, I was excited to learn about Greek culture and hoped that one day I would be able to go to Greece. At that time my PanAm award miles was empty leaving me to wonder how I would get to Athens in a...

KLM is once again adjusting its Middle East network, and the back-and-forth underscores just how fragile airline planning remains in a volatile region. KLM Flip-Flops On Middle East Service As Tel Aviv Remains Suspended KLM has reversed course yet again on its plans to resume service to Tel Aviv (TLV),...

United is escalating its Chicago fight with American on every front—capacity, Wall Street messaging, and now a fresh set of ads that openly taunt AAdvantage. The new “AAdvantage, United” line is the kind of not-even-trying-to-be-subtle jab that only makes the rivalry louder as ORD turns into a full-blown marketing and...

We’re so used to airline loyalty programs offering special perks for those who fly (or spend) with the airline a certain amount every year. However, airlines rarely reward those who consistently fly the airline over the years, but not enough to qualify for elite status.

In 2022, plans were announced for the Four Seasons Venice, in the form of a conversion and renovation of Hotel Danieli, a Marriott Luxury Collection property. There’s now an update, as an opening date has been announced, and rooms are bookable.

A Southwest 737 in San Antonio began its takeoff roll after being cleared for departure when a private Pilatus PC-12 inadvertently turned onto the same runway. Tower audio captures the controller urgently canceling the takeoff clearance—“Oh sh*t”—and the Southwest crew rejecting the takeoff at speed, avoiding a runway collision as...

I suppose with the number of flights that operate around the globe on a daily basis, mistakes of all sorts are bound to happen. However, this story in the Bangkok Post is a real head-scratcher, because there are supposed to be layers of procedures in place to prevent something like...

In 2022, plans were announced for the Four Seasons Venice, in the form of a conversion and renovation of Hotel Danieli, a Marriott Luxury Collection property. There’s now an update, as an opening date has been announced, and rooms are bookable.

JetBlue’s ambitious 25 for 25 challenge wrapped up at the end of 2025. Designed… The post JetBlue’s 25 for 25 Challenge Delivered Big Rewards for 2,100+ Flyers appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

We’re so used to airline loyalty programs offering special perks for those who fly (or spend) with the airline a certain amount every year. However, airlines rarely reward those who consistently fly the airline over the years, but not enough to qualify for elite status.