Economy Class & Beyond
Chiltern Railways Introduces its “new” trains – Welcome the “Explorers”
The “new” Chiltern Trains Mark 5a train sets have finally entered commercial service today between Birmingham Moor Street and London Marylebone. And because they’re new trains, they need branding – Welcome the “Explorers“. Chiltern Railways Explorer train set at Birmingham Moor Street – Image, Chiltern Railways. The Explorer fleet has...
Economondo
A Superb Short Hop with Malaysia Airlines: Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok on the Boeing 737-800
Flying my first ever flight with Malaysia Airlines on a short hop from Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok
Economy Class & Beyond
NEEDS ADDIITONAL IMAGES AND VIDEOS: SK815 Oslo Airport to London Heathrow (Economy Class)
SK815 Oslo Gardermoen Airport to London Heathrow Terminal 2 (Economy Class) Growing  Old in Style Time to cross the 200ish-mile stretch between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore in a full-service airline. But does that full service mean  I get an unwanted surprise at Changi?    In this mammoth trip report (note,...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: The Intercontinental Singapore (Frasers House) – Growing Old in Style
The Intercontinental Singapore (Frasers House) Growing Old in Style It’s time to head to one of my favourite hotels in the world, which is just classical in so many ways and able to hit the right service notes.  A shame the owners have switched flags on it now…  In this...
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TravelUpdate
Swapping LGA for JFK: Delta Air Lines A319 Main Cabin from New Orleans
Background and Booking For my flight back to New York from New Orleans, I wanted to make the…
View from the Wing
Water Gushed Through The Cabin On An American Flight — Airline Called It “Weather” And Refused Hotels For Stranded Passengers
Passengers on an American Airlines Hartford–Charlotte flight say they were seated on the plane when they heard “rushing water,” then watched a pipe burst and water start gushing from the back of the cabin, pooling down the aisle across multiple rows. The infuriating twist: they say American treated the cancellation...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Save Up to 20% With Marriott Bonvoy
You can save up to 20% with Marriott Bonvoy off of the guest room standard rate when you stay at your choice of participating hotel and resort properties worldwide with its Escapes promotion, which offers exclusive savings every other Thursday through Sunday across select destinations... ...but you must... The post Save Up...
Frequent Miler
How to earn rewards on Airbnb stays: Delta SkyMiles, BA Avios, Qantas points, or ANA miles
Just like how Uber has partnerships with numerous different travel loyalty programs from around the world, Airbnb has something similar. Before booking any Airbnb stays, it’s therefore worth clicking through from one of these partnerships in order to earn points and miles on your stay. Here are all the current...
Live and Let’s Fly
Philippine Airlines 777 Crew Forced To Scoop Human Waste Mid-Flight After Total Toilet Failure. Was The Alternative Worse?
It was disgusting, yes, but before rushing to outrage over Philippine Airlines’ lavatory failure, it is worth carefully examining what actually happened and whether continuing the flight may have been the least bad option available. Philippine Airlines Lavatory Failure: A Gross Situation, But The Hard Choices Behind It A Philippine...
View from the Wing
Avelo’s New Cardless Credit Card Is Here — 2% Back, Free Carry-On And Seat Assignments, $250 Bonus
Avelo has a new co-brand card built with Cardless (issued by First Electronic Bank) that offers a $250 Avelo Cash bonus after $1,000 spend and 2% back on everything (5% on Avelo). The real value is in the perks—free carry-on, standard seat assignment, and priority boarding—which can make the $99...
One Mile at a Time
American Flight Attendants Demand Management Change… They’re Right
Yesterday, American Airlines announced its 2025 financial results. The airline reported a profit of $111 million, down 87% compared to the year prior. Employees were informed that their profit sharing for the year would be equal to 0.3% of their wages. As you’d expect, this left just about everyone disappointed...
The Points of Life
World Cup Day 4: Portugal vs. Switzerland
Day 4 of the World Cup was the culmination of my World Cup experience. For the final match, I paid the retail price of $274 for category 1 tickets in advance of knowing who was playing (see The Guide to Buying Tickets for the World Cup And Other Big Events)....
The Bulkhead Seat
Breeze Airways Adds Four Cities and 14 New Routes in Latest Network Expansion
Breeze Airways is expanding its footprint once again with 14 new routes and four… The post Breeze Airways Adds Four Cities and 14 New Routes in Latest Network Expansion appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Miles For Family
Time to Switch my Priority Pass Account
I’ve been spoiled with the Capital One Venture X benefits these past few years. The card has allowed my family of 5 to enjoy the Capital One Lounge at DFW many times before our flights (two cardholders plus one authorized user and 2 free guests). Plus, my Priority Pass account...
Frequent Miler
Newegg: Buy $500 Southwest gift cards for $450 with promo code SSF2494 (Ends 1/28)
Newegg is running another sale on Southwest gift cards, this time selling $500 denominations for $450 when using promo code SSF2494. The Deal Buy $500 Southwest gift cards for $450 when using promo code SSF2494 on Newegg. Direct link to offer. Key Terms Expires January 28, 2026. Limit 5. Quick...
One Mile at a Time
Qatar Airways Passenger Takes Absurd, Uncomfortable Revenge On Seat Recliner
Air travel really brings out the worst in some people. It’s not uncommon to see passengers placing their feet in areas where they really shouldn’t be on planes (like on arm rests, or using toes to control the inflight entertainment), though I’ve never seen anything quite like this before.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Dutch Airline Flip Flops On Decision to Restart Flights to Tel Aviv But There’s Good News For Dubai
What on earth is going on? The Dutch flag carrier KLM has made a U-turn on its decision to restart flights to Tel Aviv, Israel, less than 24 hours after announcing it had come up with a plan to safely resume the service. In a statement, the Amsterdam-based carrier explained...
View from the Wing
American Flight Attendants Call For CEO Ouster — Crews Sleeping On Airport Floors As Cancellations Near 10,000
American Airlines flight attendants called for the ouster of its CEO in a new letter on Tuesday. The airline's operations have been melting down for days, with significant consequences to flight attendants. But the union's focus is on the poor financial performance of the airline - and what...
TravelUpdate
Earn Two Free Nights & Pay $0 In Fees : Chase Marriott Bonvoy Bold Card Review
With this offer on the Marriott Bonvoy Bold Card, not only will you pay no annual fee but also earn two free nights as a welcome bonus.
Pointalize
How to Hack Hotel Best Rate Guarantees
Stop overpaying for hotels in 2026. Learn how to use the Best Rate Guarantee to get 25% off or 5,000 bonus points by finding lower rates on third-party sites.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
EasyJet Reprimanded By Advertising Watchdog Over Cabin Baggage Price Claims
Low-cost carrier EasyJet has been reprimanded by Britain’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) over claims that passengers could buy a large cabin bag allowance from just £5.99. It turns out, however, that EasyJet couldn’t actually provide any evidence of what routes this low fee was available on, so the ASA ordered...
Eye of the Flyer
Delta Announces Orders for Over 60 Widebody Aircraft!
Delta Air Lines ordered just over five dozen widebody planes, with the newest announcement coming on Tuesday afternoon. The orders are split almost evenly between Boeing and Airbus. For years, we heard rumors that Delta would add the Boeing 787 Dreamliner to its fleet. The Atlanta-based carrier officially announced last week...
Economy Class & Beyond
Chiltern Railways Introduces its “new” trains – Welcome the “Explorers”
The “new” Chiltern Trains Mark 5a train sets have finally entered commercial service today between Birmingham Moor Street and London Marylebone. And because they’re new trains, they need branding – Welcome the “Explorers“. Chiltern Railways Explorer train set at Birmingham Moor Street – Image, Chiltern Railways. The Explorer fleet has...
One Mile at a Time
Delta Orders 31 Airbus Wide Body Aircraft: 16 A330-900neos & 15 A350-900s!
Delta Air Lines recently placed an order for up to 60 Boeing 787-10s, which will be delivered as of 2031. This is a major development for the airline, given the carrier’s wide body fleet renewal has otherwise been centered around Airbus jets, making this a big win for Boeing.
Frequent Miler
A first look at Autopilot: Automatically rebook flights when the price drops
I have long been a “gardener” of my travel reservations. That is to say that I regularly check flights and hotels that I have already booked to see if the prices have dropped. If I’m being honest, much like my award search habit, gardening of my reservations is an obsession...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Starlux Airlines Galactic Lounge Taipei (TPE – Terminal 2)
The flagship Starlux Galactic Lounge in Terminal 2 of Taipei’s Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is meant to evoke a futuristic space port. With an a la carte menu, small buffet, restrooms, showers, and great service, this lounge represents a big upgrade over the other Starlux Lounge in Terminal 1....
Wild About Travel
Seventeen Mega Groups: How Airline Consolidation could rewire the World
In my last post, I showed how the airline industry has consolidated significantly, with most European and US airlines falling into just three mega-groups that control a significant share of the world’s seats. But the consolidation appears nowhere near over. The airline industry is genuinely hard to forecast. Hub airports,...
One Mile at a Time
Buy Hilton Honors Points With 100% Bonus, 0.5 Cents Each: Worth It?
Hilton Honors has just launched its newest bonus on purchased points, which is in line with the best offers we see from the program. This could represent a great value for hotel redemptions, especially with an immediate use in mind.
{Tech} for Travel
Apple AirTag 2 launches with louder speaker and wider range
With enhanced connectivity and louder alerts, the Apple AirTag 2 makes locating lost items even easier using Apple’s Find My network. The post Apple AirTag 2 launches with louder speaker and wider range appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Economy Class & Beyond
RECARO Aircraft Seating unveils Premium Economy and Economy Class seats for Air India
RECARO Aircraft Seating has partnered with Air India to bring a new experience to passengers around the world. Originally announced in 2024, the first of Air India’s newly linefit B787-9 multiclass cabins will take to the skies on February 1 2026, featuring PL3530 Premium Economy seating and the CL3710 Economy...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: MH627 Kuala Lumpur to Singapore Changi (Economy Class)
MH627 Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1 to Singapore Changi Terminal 2 Growing Old with In Style Time to cross the 200ish-mile stretch between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore in a full-service airline. But does that full service mean  I get an unwanted surprise at Changi?    In this mammoth trip...
{Tech} for Travel
Four new Majority portable speakers revealed for 2026
Bluetooth 6.0, microSD card support, and up to 70 hours of playtime are features in the latest range of Majority portable speakers, catering to every listening need. The post Four new Majority portable speakers revealed for 2026 appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Economy Class & Beyond
Apple unveils their new updated AirTags
For those who travel, misplace things, or want to know where something is, Apple AirTags have been a valuable way of tracking items down. There’s good news: Apple has unveiled its next-generation AirTag. The New Apple AirTag with a FineWoven Keyring – Image, Apple.  What’s new?  In summary, the new...
Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – Batik Air Airbus A330 towed at Kuala Lumpur International Airport
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Batik Air Malaysia Airbus A330-300 being towed to the gate at the KLIA Terminal 1 Satellite, as it is prepared for service. Batik Air Malaysia operates a fleet of six Airbus A330-300...
Economy Class & Beyond
Caledonian Sleeper cooks up sweet partnership with Ochil Fudge
Rail operator Caledonian Sleeper is making life a little sweeter aboard its night train services, as it partners with Ochil Fudge. Caledonian Sleeper will hand out 220,000 pieces of handmade fudge this year as it announced a new partnership that will be loaded onboard, as the latest complimentary nibble for...
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (24th January)
We’ve almost done it, people – the dark nights of January are slipping away, as the month moves on apace. And as it does so, it’s time for your end-of-week roundup. Yes, It’s Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond  Growing Old inStyle As promised, four chapters from this travel odyssey...