View from the Wing
Denver Airport Lost Power — And Passengers Were Trapped [Roundup]
Denver Airport lost power, the trains went down, and passengers were suddenly stuck with no easy way out of the terminal. Plus, Chicago making hotel taxes the highest in the nation, a line to enter the American Airlines Admirals Club in Miami, and more stupidity.
Frequent Miler
The best credit cards for booking cruises in 2026
Over the past few years, my family has taken far more cruises than I ever would have expected. In fact, we’ve got our 13th or 14th cruise of the last three or 4 years coming up later this year. However, the landscape has really changed over the past few years...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Qatar Airways is Now Sending its Flagship Airbus A380 Superjumbo and A350s Into Longterm Storage As Recovery Falters
Qatar Airways is sending more airplanes into deep storage at a remote site high in the Aragon Mountains of Eastern Spain, as the airline’s planned flight resumption falters amidst continuing threats from Iranian missiles and kamikaze drones. On Friday, five more widebody aircraft headed towards Tuerel Airport, the home of...
Eye of the Flyer
Why Private Island Days Are the Hidden Gem of Any Cruise — And How to Make the Most of Them
One of the greatest joys of cruising is the ability to wake up in a brand-new destination every day — different ports, cities, and countries — all without unpacking more than once. Add in world-class amenities and a level of service that’s hard to match anywhere on land, and it’s...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
The United States Isn’t That Bad, Is It? United Airlines Tells Every Flight Attendant They Are Moving to London
United Airlines told every single one of its 30,000-strong workforce of flight attendants that they were being transferred to work out of London, England: The carrier’s last remaining crew base outside the contiguous United States and Guam. Flight attendants certainly had a shock when they received the email on Wednesday,...
Live and Let’s Fly
Members Of Congress Caught Skipping TSA Lines During Shutdown Chaos
As travelers across the country endure long security lines and understaffed checkpoints, Congress has found itself at the center of a growing controversy over special treatment at airports. Congress Scrambles To End TSA Privileges…After Getting Caught Using Them A viral video circulating on social media shows two members of Congress...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Qatar Airways is Ramping Up Operations After Drone Attacks But Doha’s Famous Airport Bear Has Been Cordoned Off
Nearly three weeks after airspace across the Persian Gulf was thrown into chaos when the US and Israel launched military strikes on Iran, flights are (very slowly) returning to some sense of normality, with Qatar Airways the latest regional carrier attempting to ramp up its operations. On March 18, the...
2PAXfly
EMIRATES ETIHAD QATAR: Extend status for loyal members
The big three Gulf carriers, that’s Qatar Airways, Emirates and Etihad Airways, have begun rolling out status protection measures for their loyalty members. They are aknowledging current reality that disrupted travel means fewer flights, and fewer flights mean it’s harder to retain status. Background The disruption caused by the war...
2PAXfly
QANTAS: To review airfares every fortnight during Middle East war. Other airlines introduce fuel surcharges.
Qantas says it will review international airfares every two weeks, as soaring fuel costs and a rapidly shifting global aviation map make even short-term pricing forecasts difficult. It’s not alone, airlines across Australia, Europe and Asia are now raising fares, adjusting schedules and warning of more changes to come. Background...
Wild About Travel
The Garden Route: Africa’s Edge
In high school, I attended a talk by a South African exchange student. Two things stayed with me: his description of apartheid in its final years, and his description of the Garden Route. I knew I had to visit. This route traces the edge of Africa, where the continent ends...
One Mile at a Time
$499 United Polaris Studio: Caviar, Global Services Treatment, Bathroom Odors
In May 2025, United Airlines unveiled its new Polaris business class. These seats are being installed on newly delivered Boeing 787-9s, which are in an uber-premium configuration. United is just taking delivery of the first of these planes, and the expectation is that they’ll enter service in the coming weeks.
2PAXfly
DELTA AIR LINES: Sydney bound flight hit with extreme turbulence. Passengers hospitalised
Just breaking: Some people have sustained injuries on a Delta flight from Los Angeles to Sydney. The flight experienced extreme turbulence during the flight this morning. Emergency services attended Sydney Airport prior to the flight landing. Radio station 2GB reported that the plane was struck by intense turbulence. This resulted...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Does a Food Allergy Have Priority Over Dietary Restrictions?
Does a food allergy have priority over dietary restrictions? That question popped into my head as I sat at a gate in the airport recently prior to boarding an airplane for a flight.
An announcement from an agent prior to boarding the aircraft informed everyone in the gate area that...
One Mile at a Time
Stolen Air Canada Aeroplan Points Leads To Montreal Fighter Jet Escort
Fraud involving frequent flyer points is incredibly common, and all too often, people don’t get caught, and don’t face punishment. Well, here’s the other extreme (thanks to View from the Wing for flagging this)…
One Mile at a Time
Booked On A Gulf Airline At An Uncertain Time: Rebook, Hope For The Best, Or…?
It goes without saying that it’s a really uncertain time globally, and in particular, for airlines in the Middle East. Places like Dubai have long been known for their incredible safety, and that’s part of why it has become so popular (and such a big transit hub).
Frequent Miler
Get 15% back with Chase Offers for select Marriott brands (targeted)
There’s a batch of new Chase Offers for a selection of Marriott brands available which can save you 15% on your stay. The Deal Get 15% back when spending $100+ at select Marriott brands with targeted Chase Offers. Maximum $57 or $75 in statement credits Key Terms Expires March 31,...
