Wild About Travel
Crystal Balling
If that disruption lasts six months, it becomes a cash-flow problem, not just a flight problem. If there is a ceasefire next week, the first impact on travel will be operational, not emotional: flights should start normalising, but passenger behaviour will lag behind. The Gulf aviation system is enormous —...
2PAXfly
HONG KONG: Transit just got riskier for Australian travellers
If Hong Kong has been your go-to transit hub for Asia or Europe, You need to know about some recent changes. Hong Kong’s National Security Law, and how it’s enforced, are raising fresh concerns for travellers, including Australians, even if you’re only transiting through the airport. New powers on electronic...
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (28th March)
We’re coming to the end of March, and for those of us in Europe, the clocks go forward tonight (so, one hour less in bed). But things go on as usual here, so it’s time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Mentally, I’m here still. Physically, I’m in...
Frequent Miler
Last Chance Deals: 4 transfer bonuses, 5X spending bonuses, increased Delta welcome offers, & more
Welcome to our weekly list of what’s ending this week as well as a collection of some other deals that are due to end soon. It’s a very busy week for expiring deals because Tuesday March 31 is both the last day of the month and of the quarter. In all,...
Frequent Miler
Checking TSA wait times, Delta cuts perks for Congress, United introduces Relax Row, and assessing dog-friendly National Parks (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: Checking TSA wait times, Delta cuts perks for Congress, United introduces Relax Row, and...
View from the Wing
Southwest Airlines Captain Says “Mean Tweets” Got Him Fired — Just 644 Days Before Retirement [Roundup]
A senior Southwest captain says the airline fired him over “mean tweets” just 644 days before mandatory retirement. You can buy a retired DC-9 for $5,000, Porter adds a redemption surcharge, and a Senate candidate makes a mess of airline pricing.
Altitude Yes
Amtrak’s NextGen Acela, Boston to New York: How Have They Held Up? (Business Class)
I recently got a chance to take Amtrak's NextGen Acela again after riding them for the first time back in September 2025.
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One Mile at a Time
Weekly Review: March 28, 2026
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! We’re just finishing up a ski trip to Europe with our older son, which has been very fun and very exhausting. I know content was a little lighter than usual this week, but things will fully be back to normal...
View from the Wing
Passengers Say Delta Regional Flight Was Held For CEO’s Daughter — And She Was Given Someone Else’s First Class Seat
Passengers on a Delta regional flight say the plane sat on the ground waiting for a late-arriving traveler tied to airline leadership. They also say a man who had already been upgraded was removed from first class so the traveler could take his seat.
View from the Wing
JetBlue Flagged A Mint Passenger For Solo Sexual Conduct — Then Made Sure To Mention His Elite Status
A JetBlue redeye passenger in the Mint cabin was reported for solo sexual conduct, and the crew’s message included one detail that made the whole thing even stranger. Along with the warning and request for police or security on arrival, JetBlue’s internal note made sure to mention that the passenger...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Old French Bridge in Luang Prabang in Laos
I walked across the Old French Bridge in Luang Prabang in Laos after dining on a meal at Khua Kao, which is an open-air restaurant that is located on the western bank of the Nam Khan River adjacent to the southwestern entrance to the structure.
The...
