Economy Class & Beyond
British Airways plans new long haul routes, with service boost to match
It seems that British Airways is on an expansion path again, this time adding Melbourne, Australia, and Colombo, Sri Lanka, to its network. In addition, the airline will add more winter flights to Cape Town (South Africa), Haneda (Tokyo), Bridgetown (Barbados), Kingston (Jamaica), and San Jose (Costa Rica). The new schedule reflects...
View from the Wing
Austin May Finally Get Its First Asia Nonstop — Delta And Korean Air In Talks With Samsung About Seoul [Roundup]
Austin may finally be on the verge of landing its first nonstop flight to Asia, with Delta, Korean Air, and Samsung reportedly discussing service to Seoul. Also, newly released Delta deportation footage, Spirit’s branding problem, Lufthansa’s basic business fares.
BoardingArea
Review – Escape Lounge – Hartford Bradley Int’l (BDL)
Renovated lounge sports a refreshed décor, extensive buffet, expanded bar and an excellent staff The summary Travelers at Hartford Bradley had no lounge at the airport while the Escape Lounge was closed for months as it underwent a complete renovation. The wait worth it. The lounge is at located at...
Traveling For Miles
How to earn Marriott Bonvoy points with Uber in the United States (new 1,500 bonus points on offer)
Through its partnerships with Hilton, Alaska Airlines, and Bilt Rewards, Lyft seems to have made a little more of an effort than Uber when it comes to offering customers a way of earning miles & points towards future travel, but Uber recently added Delta as a partner (Delta was a...
One Mile at a Time
TSA Chaos: One Airport Had 55% Of Security Screeners Call In Sick
We’re now several weeks into the latest partial government shutdown, which means many federal workers aren’t receiving paychecks. Perhaps the most public impacts of this are felt at airports, and there are some statistics that I think are worth covering.
Eye of the Flyer
Earn 5X Points on Amazon Purchases for Three Months (Great Time to Stock Up)
You can easily earn up to 7,500 bonus points on purchases you probably already make, thanks to a new Amazon promotion. Think about how often you order things like household supplies, travel gear, batteries, or even gift cards from Amazon. Those purchases could earn 5X points for the next three...
Live and Let’s Fly
Drone Attack Shuts Dubai Airspace, Foreign Airlines Barred From World’s Busiest Hub
A drone attack near Dubai International Airport has disrupted one of the world’s most critical aviation hubs, briefly shutting down airspace and prompting authorities to suspend operations for foreign carriers. Dubai Airspace Closed After Drone Attack Sparks Airport Fire Dubai International Airport (DXB), the world’s busiest airport for international travel,...
One Mile at a Time
Cool: British Airways Adds Kuala Lumpur To Melbourne Fifth Freedom Flights!
British Airways has just announced plans to add a second route to Australia, and of course it will be a fifth freedom route. I’m curious if this has been in the cards for some time, or if this is happening in light of developments in the Middle East in recent...
2PAXfly
NEW ROUTES 2026 #10: British Airways returns to Melbourne
British Airways is heading back to Melbourne for the first time in two decades, and the timing doesn’t look accidental. As conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt one of the world’s busiest aviation corridors, the UK flag carrier is launching daily flights between London Heathrow and Melbourne via...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
British Airways Makes a Move as Middle East Carriers Falter: Return of Melbourne Flights After Two Decade Absence
British Airways appears to have made a major move as the war in Iran causes serious pain for so-called ‘super connector’ airlines based in the Middle East, such as Emirates, Etihad Airways, and even its own investor, Qatar Airways. After a more than two-decade absence, British Airways has announced that...
Frequent Miler
Best Credit Card Purchase Protections
What is the best credit card to use for a large purchase? Often, the answer is driven by which card offers the best rewards for your spend. The biggest bang for your buck usually comes from using the purchase to meet the spending requirement for a big new welcome bonus....
Travel Codex
Hawaiian Airlines Pushes Self‑Service Bag Tags & Eliminates Boarding Passes
Hawaiian Airlines is making another visible move toward its long‑anticipated integration with Alaska Airlines, rolling out self‑service bag‑tag kiosks and quietly nudging passengers away from printed boarding passes altogether. They are adding much needed technology to the Hawaiian Airline experience. (Although I can’t say Alaska tech is that great!) Beginning...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
UAE Regulators Announce Complete Closure of Country’s Airspace As Flights Continue to Operate
Civil aviation regulators in the United Arab Emirates announced the full closure of the country’s airspace to civilian flights in the early hours of Tuesday morning, saying the decision for the temporary grounding of planes had been made as an “exceptional precautionary measure” amidst the “rapidly evolving regional security developments.”...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Airport Requests Donations to Transportation Security Administration Agents
At least one airport requests donations to agents of the Transportation Security Administration from travelers, as the partial shutdown of the federal government of the United States means that they are currently working without pay until that aforementioned shutdown ends.
The following message appeared at the official X site of...
Frequent Miler
Redeem Rove Miles for a paid stay at a loyalty-eligible rate and earn hotel points
A reader reached out with an interesting data point: when you redeem Rove Miles for a loyalty-eligible hotel rate, you can also earn hotel points and elite credit, which can add a nice bump to the effective value you’re getting for your Rove Miles. Redeeming Rove Miles for a paid hotel...
Frequent Miler
Marriott Homes & Villas Amex Offer: Spend $1,000 & get $250 back
There’s a new Marriott Homes & Villas Amex Offer out, which gives $250 back when you spend $1,000 or more on one or more reservations. The Deal Spend $1,000+ in one or more transactions with Marriott Homes & Villas and get $250 back with an Amex Offer. Expires 5/24/26 Key...
Live and Let’s Fly
UPDATE: Alaska Atmos Rewards Partner Award Pricing Glitch Fixed
UPDATE: Whew! This was a false alarm. An Alaska spokesperson has confirmed that a “technical issue affecting the prices of some connections on partner flights involving Europe, the Middle East, and Asia” has been pinpointed and resolved. The award chart remains unchanged…at least for now. I’ve verified that connecting itineraries...
