One Mile at a Time
Virgin Atlantic Free Starlink Wi-Fi Coming Soon, Fleetwide By 2027
In July 2025, Virgin Atlantic announced plans to introduce Starlink Wi-Fi, an announcement that coincided with plans to overhaul the Boeing 787 cabins. There’s now an additional update, as Virgin Atlantic has just moved forward the timeline with which it will introduce Starlink Wi-Fi, and that’s great news.
View from the Wing
Woman With Jeweled Hair Calls Herself TSA’s Worst Nightmare — Gets Three Scans And A Pat Down
A woman dressed in heavy jewelry and jeweled hair joked that she was TSA’s worst nightmare, then found out what that actually looks like: three scans, a pat down, and extra scrutiny at the checkpoint.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Rusted Metal Trestle in Laos. Sunday Morning Photograph.
The rusted metal trestle of the Old French Bridge in Luang Prabang in Laos changed the phrase of the light at the end of the tunnel to the light at the end of the bridge.
I was crossing from one side of the bridge to the other when...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
American Airlines Finally Joins the Popular Trading Card Trend Thanks to Efforts of Pilots
More than two decades after Alaska Airlines became the first U.S-based carrier to start secretly issuing airplane-themed trading cards to those in the know, American Airlines is finally joining the trend after the collectible trading cards became TikTok famous. More and more passengers have been stopping American Airlines pilots in...
One Mile at a Time
Hah: Spanish Airline Volotea Charges For Fuel After You Book Your Ticket
At the moment, airlines are in a really tough spot, given the impact that higher oil prices are having on their operating costs. The issue is that the cost of airfare isn’t based on the cost of providing transportation, but instead, it’s determined based on what consumers are willing to...
View from the Wing
American Airlines Passengers Brawled On Final Approach To Miami — “She Had Her Elbow In Me The Whole Entire Time”
An American Airlines flight to Miami turned chaotic just before landing when a fight over armrest space escalated into a shouting match and physical confrontation while crew begged everyone to sit down.
One Mile at a Time
Lufthansa Pilot Strike Will Largely Ground Airline For Two Days (Again)
Lufthansa is currently celebrating its 100th anniversary, and in the spirit of not straying too far from tradition, pilots at the airline are about to go on strike, causing major disruptions. This will be the second strike from pilots in around a month, and we also just saw a flight...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Spanish Airline Reportedly Adding Fuel Surcharge On Existing Bookings As Oil Prices Surge
The Spanish low-cost airline Volotea has reportedly started to demand payment of an additional fuel surcharge from passengers who have already booked and paid for their flight tickets. The measure is a sign of just how much pressure some airlines are coming under from surging oil prices caused by the...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Icelandair Files Police Report After Retiring Pilot Performs Low Altitude Fly Pass Without Authorization
The Icelandic flag carrier Icelandair has reportedly filed a police report on one of its own pilots after the Captain flew a Boeing 757 on a scheduled flight from Frankfurt to Reykjavik at low altitude over a built-up area on approach for landing. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon as Icelandair...
Wild About Travel
Marvellous 12 days in Japan
It is a bit of a grim world right now, so I thought I would share a positive, beautiful, and delicious 1000-mile journey through one of my favourite countries in Sakura (Cherry blossom). Despite it being insanely busy, I enjoyed the landscapes, food, museums, shopping, temples, parks, and, of course,...
Frequent Miler
Last Chance Deals: Virgin & Lifemiles transfer bonuses, increased Venture Rewards & Virgin card 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 another busy week for expiring deals which includes a couple of transfer bonuses from Citi ThankYou to Virgin Atlantic and Avianca Lifemiles. Also ending this...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
What Is Wrong With This Photograph? Part 348 Reader Edition
Washington Eye Care has something on their official Internet web site that was spotted by the sharp eyes of derek, who has been a reader of The Gate With Brian Cohen for a long time.
For this edition of this popular game, can you guess what...
Frequent Miler
New Southwest rule targets people like Nick, a baby is born as the plane lands, United app displays TSA wait times, and Delhi confronts stray dogs (Saturday Selection)
Throughout the week, our team shares articles they’ve stumbled upon which 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: New Southwest rule targets people like Nick, a baby is born as the plane...
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (11th April)
It’s the weekend before Aircraft Interiors Expo, and your author should be packing rather than writing – but here we are. Time for Last Week at Economy Classes and Beyond. Midland Metro Tram serving the new stops along the first part of the Eastside Extension – Image, Economy Class and Beyond....
Svenblogt
Room Tour Park suite river view deluxe in the Park Hyatt River thames [Video]
In dem letzten Beitrag habt Ihr bereits das Review gelesen, hier beschrieb ich das Hotel tel und unseren Aufenthalt im Park Hyatt London. –> zum Review mit vielen Bildern Hier jetzt auch gern noch das Video. Hier auch noch der direkte Videolink.
Svenblogt
Park Hyatt London River Thames Hotel Review (Prive Vorteile)
Neben vielen anderen Häusern der Hyatt-Gruppe (etwa dem Hyatt Regency Blackfriars oder dem Hyatt Regency Albert Embankment) hat London nun seit knapp 16 Monaten auch endlich ein Park Hyatt Hotel. Bevor wir zu den Details kommen, denn in einigen Reviews waren die ersten Erfahrungen nicht nur positiv, schauen wir uns...
