Economy Class & Beyond
Duabi Air Show Digest Day 2 – Revenge of Airbus
If Day 1 of the Dubai Air Show was dominated by Boeing headlines, Airbus is biting back, hard, with a lot of commitments, orders, and even defections announced. Welcome to the Dubai Air Show Digest, Day 2.  Airbus It seems that Airbus remembered it was at an air show, with...
Traveling For Miles
Qatar Airways [USA] Black Friday sale 2025 – Save up to 30%
Qatar Airways has launched an "early access" offer to its 2025 Black Friday sale for departures from the United States in which its offering savings of up to 30% on select routes. The post Qatar Airways [USA] Black Friday sale 2025 – Save up to 30% appeared first on Traveling For...
Economy Class & Beyond
Emirates and Safranto bring seat manufacturing to Dubai
With supply chains and delivery times having been less than optimal recently, Emirates and Safran have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to bring a manufacturing and seat assembly unit to Dubai. The joint industrial cooperation will initially concentrate on Business and Economy Class seats for cabin retrofit projects, with plans...
Traveling For Miles
Big changes coming to Hilton Honors in 2026
The rumors have been doing the rounds for weeks, but now it's official - big changes are coming to the Hilton Honors rewards program next year and it's safe to say that there are going to be winners and losers here. The post Big changes coming to Hilton Honors in 2026...
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ATX Jetsetter
Hilton Unveils Major Changes to Honors Elite Status, New Tier Added
Hilton has announced significant changes to its Hilton Honors loyalty program that will go into effect in 2026. The post Hilton Unveils Major Changes to Honors Elite Status, New Tier Added appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
Points With a Crew
Chase Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card Review – 90,000 Ultimate Rewards Points
The Chase Ink Business Preferred credit card is one of the best business credit cards out there, with a hefty welcome bonus, good earning and ...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Sonesta Hotels Black Friday Offer: Up to 20% off and 2,500 bonus Travel Pass points
Sonesta Hotels has revealed their Black Friday offer that provides a discounts and bonus Travel Pass points. It’s good to see them offer some extra points as the program has really dropped off the radar in terms of being one that consistently offers bonus points promotions. The 20% off and...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Cutting The Queue In The Aisle When Leaving The Airplane: Good Idea or Rude?
The airplane is packed with passengers. The flight has concluded. The pilot has deactivated the Fasten Seat Belt overhead indicator to let passengers know that the airplane is at the gate, the engines have been turned off, and they may now stand to retrieve their belongings and leave the airplane... ...but...
Frequent Miler
Delta award sale: Fly to Europe from 24K SkyMiles round trip (or less with 15% Delta credit card discount)
Delta has launched another flash award sale, this time offering discounted flights to Europe. With flights bookable from only 24,000 SkyMiles round trip – or even less if you have an eligible Delta credit card – there are some decent deals available here. The Deal Book round trip flights to...
The Bulkhead Seat
WestJet Unveils Ambitious Summer 2026 Schedule With New International Routes
WestJet has released the first major portion of its summer 2026 schedule and it… The post WestJet Unveils Ambitious Summer 2026 Schedule With New International Routes appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
Wyndham’s end-of-year Triple-Dip | Coffee Break Ep78 | 11-18-25
There are some great opportunities to earn a lot of Wyndham points, and today we’ll do the math on whether or not this could mean a great mattress-running opportunity. Wyndham’s end-of-year Triple-Dip Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast platform. You can click the timestamps below...
Your Mileage May Vary
My Unexpected Walk of Shame Through TSA PreCheck
As I mentioned in another post, I like to think of myself as something of a “model passenger.” I’m not saying that as a way to show off. It’s just…
Frequent Miler
Virgin Atlantic launching High Five feature: Earn bonus points for (not very) frequent flying
Virgin Atlantic has announced that it’ll be adding a new feature to its Flying Club loyalty program in the new year. Starting in January 2026, all Flying Club members will be eligible to earn towards High Five. This will reward you for flying with Virgin in five different calendar years....
Travel Codex
Review: Hawaiian Airlines 787 Seattle to Seoul
I was excited to finally experience Hawaiian Airlines’ new Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the Seattle–Incheon route. We are in the odd time of the merger where it’s still a Hawaiian airline and flight, but I had 027 ticket stock, meaning the ticket was really for Alaska Airlines Seattle to Seoul,...
View from the Wing
No-Notice Devaluation: United Increases Close-In Saver Awards by 33% — Now 20,000 Miles
United has raised the price of close-in saver awards without warning. Routes that were 15,000 miles just days ago now price at 20,000 miles, a one-third increase that applies only within two weeks of travel and isn’t tied to cash fares. Continue reading No-Notice Devaluation: United Increases Close-In Saver Awards by...
Frequent Miler
Expedia Amex Offer: Get 10% back on prepaid hotels up to $1,250 spend
There’s a new Expedia Amex Offer out that’s giving 10% back on prepaid hotel stays. The Deal Get 10% back on prepaid hotel stays booked through Expedia with an Amex Offer. Key Terms Expires December 19, 2025. Limit of $125 in total statement credits per eligible Card Member. Offer valid...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
The best hotel bonus points promotions – November 2025
Here is your monthly update of all the major hotel bonus points promotions that are available around the World. You won’t find a more comprehensive list of this type anywhere else but on FFB! One of the easiest ways to rack up lots of hotel points is to take advantage...
Points With a Crew
27 Of The Weirdest Cultural Interactions Ever
Love, nudity, animals, and more - read this compilation of frequent worldwide travelers sharing their strangest cultural interactions
Your Mileage May Vary
Using The AMEX App To Beat (Most Of) The Line At The ATL Centurion Lounge
Airport lounges have gotten busy over the past few years, and the American Express Centurion Lounges are some of the worst offenders. At peak times, it’s not unusual to see…
Altitude Yes
Comparing JAL’s Economy on the Boeing 777 vs the Airbus A350
Although I did find the seats on the Boeing 777s to be relatively comfortable, I can't deny that the modern upgrades on the Airbus A350 have been a big improvement. The post Comparing JAL’s Economy on the Boeing 777 vs the Airbus A350 first appeared on Altitude Yes.
One Mile at a Time
Amex Platinum Card 5x Points On Airfare: Best Card For Airline Tickets
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Frequent Miler
(Update) 3 new Bilt cards coming 2/7/26; midday today (11/5) is last opportunity to get Bilt card from Wells Fargo
Update 11/18/25: When Bilt shared these details a couple of weeks ago, we’d interpreted Bilt’s press release to mean that you’d only get a Wells Fargo Autograph card if you didn’t move your Bilt card to Cardless. However, that’s not the case. You’ll actually get a Wells Fargo Autograph Visa...
Live and Let’s Fly
China Travel Warning Devastates Japan Flight Demand
A single government advisory has sharply disrupted travel patterns between China and Japan, triggering a wave of cancellations that surprised even industry analysts. Flight Demand From China To Japan Plummets After China Issues Travel Warning On November 14, 2025, the government of the People’s Republic of China issued a travel...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
November 18 Bonus Offer Highlight: American AAdvantage – Earn 3x miles on Hertz rentals Worldwide
Today's bonus offer highlight is a great bonus to earn extra American AAdvantage miles when renting a car with Hertz! Check out all of the new bonuses added today: The post November 18 Bonus Offer Highlight: American AAdvantage – Earn 3x miles on Hertz rentals Worldwide appeared first on Frequent Flyer...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Airlines Shut Down Secret Program That Sold Millions of Passenger Flight Records to U.S. Government
A controversial data program that allowed the US government to buy access to billions of personal flight records is being shuttered after the company behind the data faced mounting opposition from lawmakers, privacy campaigners, and the media over the practice. The data, which included full passenger names, domestic flight itineraries,...
Miles To Memories
Get Amazon Music Unlimited for Free for 3 Months (New Members)
Amazon Music Unlimited gives users ad-free access to the service's extensive library of music and podcasts. The post Get Amazon Music Unlimited for Free for 3 Months (New Members) appeared first on Miles to Memories.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
First Phase of Annual IHG Hotels & Resorts Cyber Sale Begins Today
The first phase of the annual IHG Hotels & Resorts Cyber Sale begins today, Tuesday, November 18, 2025 through which you can save up to 25 percent on reservations that are booked for stays at participating hotel and resort properties worldwide that are completed by Tuesday, March 31, 2026... ...but you...
Frequent Miler
Get 10%-15% back with Chase Offers for select Marriott brands (targeted)
There’s a batch of new Chase Offers for a selection of different Marriott brands that are available at the moment that can save you 10%-15% on your stay. The Deal Get 10%-15% back when spending $100+ at select Marriott brands with targeted Chase Offers. Key Terms Expires December 31, 2025....
Traveling For Miles
IHG’s 2025 Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale goes live today (details here)
The 2025 IHG Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale comes in multiple parts, but the most important thing for you to know right now is that the pre-sale starts today with what appears to be the best discount that IHG is planning to offer. The post IHG’s 2025 Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale goes...
Economy Class & Beyond
Dubai Air Show Airshow Order Digest – The Day Boeing Roared
It seems that with the Dubai Air Show here, multiple orders and announcements have made it out of  Dubai World Central. So welcome to the Dubai Air Show Digest.  For those new to an Airshow Digest by Economy Class and Beyond, this is a quick look at announcements in Commercial...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: To Heathrow and Terminal 3 – New Aircraft, Old Friends
To Heathrow and Terminal 3 with National Express New Aircraft, Old Friends Well, let’s get this trip on the road. If I can remember where my passport is. Now, where did I place that thing…  In this Trip Report: Well, this year has been a pile of toilet so far...
Economondo
Remembering Loganair’s Saab 340s: Kirkwall to Glasgow
Come with me as I fly on Loganair's now-retired Saab 340 from Kirkwall to Glasgow
Traveling For Miles
Deals: These are the three current Hyatt sales which cover all regions
Instead of offering a single sale which covers all of its properties, Hyatt is currently running three separate sales which, together, cover all of the regions in which Hyatt operates (apparently a single sale would have been too simple!), so here's a look at what you can save on your...
Traveling For Miles
Save 15% at select Marriott brands with these targeted offers [capped]
Following on from the 10% deals we saw launched a couple of months ago, Chase is now back with a new set of Marriott Bonvoy deals in which it's offering targeted cardholders an improved 15% back (capped) on spending made with select Marriott brands. The post Save 15% at select Marriott...
Economy Class & Beyond
Dubai Air Show: Emirates signs for further Boeing 777X aircraft
Well, the Dubai Air Show is in full swing, with hometown airline Emirates starting things off with two announcements. We’ll cover the fleet announcement, with the airline signing for additional Boeing 777X aircraft  The follow-on order will cover an additional 65 Boeing 777-9 aircraft, powered by GE 9X engines, worth US$38...
Traveling For Miles
Emirates is the latest airline to add Starlink WiFi to its fleet
The latest airline to jump on the Starlink bandwagon is Emirates with the airline using the first day of the Dubai Airshow to confirm that it will install ultra-fast Starlink WiFi across its entire fleet. The post Emirates is the latest airline to add Starlink WiFi to its fleet appeared first...