Economy Class & Beyond
Travelling by Rail this Christmas and New Year in the UK? Have fun with that…
It’s fast coming up to the Christmas and New Year period. And like clockwork, it’s time for major engineering works across the UK Rail Network to kick off. Plan ahead if you can – Image, Network Rail  Why now? Network Rail notes that this is one of the quieter times...
Economondo
Review: Korean Air Airbus A321neo – Jeju to Seoul Gimpo
Flying on Korean Air's new Airbus A321neo on a short flight from Jeju to Seoul
Economy Class & Beyond
Rise Air of Canada takes delivery of its first ATR72-600
Rise Air has become the first airline in Canada to take delivery of the ATR72-600. Rise Air, the Indigenous-owned airline providing essential services across Saskatchewan, has taken delivery of its first ATR 72-600 aircraft, becoming the launch customer for the latest generation ATR -600 series in Canada. This aircraft is the...
Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – Scoot Embraer E190-E2 departing Singapore Changi
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Scoot Embraer E190-E2 departing Singapore Changi Airport on a short-haul hop. Scoot (the low-cost carrier of the Singapore Airlines Group) operates a fleet of nine Embraer E190-E2s in its regional fleet, using them on routes...
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Frequent Miler
Looking back: Nick’s 2025 rewards plans and end results
At the beginning of the year, I wrote a post taking stock of my miles and points and laying out plans to focus a bit more on earning cash back in 2025 (See: Cashing in on 2025 opportunities). As we approach the end of the year, I thought it made...
Points With a Crew
Capital One Venture Rewards Card Review (75,000 mile welcome offer)
Learn how signing up for the Capital One Venture Rewards credit card can supercharge your travel with 75,000 miles, $250 AND benefits that include ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Standing in the Middle of the Eastern End of Interstate 70
Interstate 70 is one of the stranger major highways in the United States. For one example, its interchange in Breezewood in Pennsylvania loops around itself, with a traffic light at United States Highway 30 — one of the rare locations in which a traffic light interrupts the traffic flow of...
2PAXfly
QANTAS: Cuts free First Class for executives and board members on Project Sunrise flights
Qantas has quietly tightened the rules around who can use staff and director travel entitlements at the very front of the aircraft. In particular, it has drawn a hard line around First Class for its future Project Sunrise Airbus A350-1000ULR fleet, where seats will be scarce, ultra-premium, and intended primarily...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
More Than 12 Years After This Airline Went Bust, Ex-Employees Are Finally Being Paid Owed Wages
More than 12 years after one of India’s biggest airlines went bust after mounting huge losses, ex-employees have finally been paid their owed wages after regulators unearthed nearly $35 million in assets. The news is the latest twist in the wild story of Kingfisher Airlines, an airline created by a...
Frequent Miler
How Frequent Miler makes money | Coffee Break Ep83 | 12-23-25
People often ask how a site like ours makes money. In this episode, we’ll talk about how we do (and don’t) make money talking and writing about miles and points. How Frequent Miler makes money Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast platform. You can click...
One Mile at a Time
Peninsula Time: Hotel Industry’s Most Flexible Check-In & Check-Out Policy
In 2021, Hong Kong-based Peninsula Hotels rolled out The Peninsula Promise, which consisted of a few different initiatives. I’d argue the most significant perk is that the hotel group offers the industry’s most flexible policy when it comes to being able to check-in and check-out when you’d like. In this...
Will Run For Miles
Hotel Review: The Luxurious Grand Hyatt Bogota and the Grand Executive Suite
The Grand Executive Suite is a beautiful premium level World of Hyatt suite with a dining room, a living room, a bedroom and two bathrooms. The post Hotel Review: The Luxurious Grand Hyatt Bogota and the Grand Executive Suite appeared first on Will Run For Miles.
No Work All Travel
Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club HKG Closing
Some disappointing lounge news from Hong Kong — the Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club HKG will very shortly be closing up shop. Not only was Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club HKG the sole international Chase Sapphire offering, but it also allowed in Priority Pass Select users without, for...
One Mile at a Time
Good Morning Milan, Good Night Moon
Frequent Miler
Hyatt Regency Birmingham, England in a Regency Suite: Bottom Line Review
My in-laws are spending 2.5 weeks with us over Christmas and the New Year in the UK. We’d looked into visiting Germany for a couple of days to hit up some Christmas markets, but it ended up being too late to book flights and accommodation for good value, so we...
View from the Wing
American, Delta, And United Now Majority-Own Republic Airways — And The FAA Administrator Still Owns 652,475 Shares
The three largest U.S. airlines now control Republic Airways, a key regional operator that flies for all of them. The FAA Administrator, former Republic CEO, still owns shares in the airline he regulates. Continue reading American, Delta, And United Now Majority-Own Republic Airways — And The FAA Administrator Still Owns 652,475...
Pointalize
Star Alliance Gold: Is It Worth the Effort?
Is Star Alliance Gold status worth it in 2026? We analyze the math, the United lounge loophole, and the easiest programs (Aegean vs Turkish) to earn it fast.
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: Launbot Laundry Aid
The Launbot is a new tool designed for travelers on the go to help with keeping clothes looking fresh and pressed. It's on Kickstarter, but only for a few more ...
Your Mileage May Vary
Minimum Transfer Amounts & Increments: How “Transferable Points” Programs Really Work
Transferring points to airline and hotel partners is one of the best ways to squeeze extra value out of your rewards. It’s also one of the easiest ways to get…
One Mile at a Time
Are Hotel Check-In Times Guaranteed? What If Your Room Isn’t Ready?
As we all know, hotels publish both check-in and check-out times. While many hotels will generally be flexible with letting you check-in early, people reasonably expect that at the latest, a room will be ready at the published time.
The Bulkhead Seat
Italy Fines Ryanair €255 Million for Abusing “Dominant Position” in Travel Agency Market
Italy’s competition authority imposed a €255 million (~$300 million) fine on Ryanair. It ruled… The post Italy Fines Ryanair €255 Million for Abusing “Dominant Position” in Travel Agency Market appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
Breeze Airways loyalty program changes are coming: Better than 1 cent per point of value, status tiers, buddy discount, & more
Breeze Airways is updating its Breezy Rewards loyalty program on January 1, 2026. There’ll be the opportunity to redeem points for more than one cent per point of value, elite status tiers will be introduced, you’ll be able to get a discount on a companion’s travel, and more. Breeze has...
Miles To Memories
Chase Freedom Unlimited, $300 Bonus Plus 5X on Groceries and Gas [In-Branch Only]
Until now you could get a $200 bonus for spending $500 within three months, and that bonus has been increased to $300. But it gets even better if you apply at a Chase branch, as you can also get 5x on groceries and gas for the first year, up to...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
As Low as €22.00 or 3,675 Avios Per Flight With Vueling Airlines
Purchase tickets for as low as €22.00 or 3,675 Avios per flight with Vueling Airlines for travel via select routes between Monday, January 12, 2026 and Monday, March 23, 2026. No promotion code is required... ...but you must... The post As Low as €22.00 or 3,675 Avios Per Flight With Vueling Airlines...
Live and Let’s Fly
How Cold War Politics Still Drive The Streets Of Addis Ababa (Just Look At The Ladas)
There are plenty of modern cars in Addis Ababa, but it is the boxy blue Soviet-era sedans that quietly tell the city’s political history. The Ladas Of Addis Ababa Spend any amount of time in Addis Ababa and you will notice them everywhere: aging Ladas still puttering along the city’s...
View from the Wing
Holiday Lockdown Over Palm Beach — FAA Shuts Down 10 Miles of Airspace Near Mar-a-Lago Dec 20 Through Jan 4
The FAA is locking down Palm Beach airspace for the holidays with a presidential flight restriction tied to expected Mar-a-Lago travel, in effect December 20 through January 4 and effectively closing the inner 10-mile ring to most private flying. Getting into Palm Beach International requires TSA-style screening at one of...
One Mile at a Time
My Furious Emirates First Class Seat Mate: Fair Feedback, Unfair Delivery
As someone who has been writing about airlines (and has a particular interest in passenger experience) for nearly 18 years, I always appreciate seeing how other people perceive various flight experiences. After all, we all have our own biases and preferences, so I never claim or believe that my perception...
TravelUpdate
JetBlue TrueBlue: How Many Points You’ll Need for an Award Flight
Ready to redeem your JetBlue TrueBlue points? From 800-point domestic awards to partner redemptions on airlines like United, this guide breaks down how TrueBlue award pricing works and how to get consistently strong value from your JetBlue points.
Economondo
Mission 737 Classic Failed: Foggia to Milan on a Greek Embraer
Come with me as I fly with Greek carrier Lumiwings on an Italian domestic service
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (20th December)
We’re heading into the busiest part of the travel period for some parts of the world as we near Christmas and the New Year. But the headlines don’t stop (or hopefully, some will), as we go into Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. The roating Santa Bar – Birmingham’s...
Economy Class & Beyond
Qanot Sharq takes delivery of its first A321XLR
Qanot Sharq of Uzbekistan has joined the Airbus A321XLR club, with the airline accepting its first delivery of the type. Qanot Sharq Airbus A321XLR – Image, Airbus The airline will take delivery of four of the Airbus A321XLRs, which have been acquired via a long-term lease agreement with Air Lease....
Economy Class & Beyond
China Airlines moves forward with an additonal Airbus A350-1000 order
China Airlines has confirmed that it will place a firm order for additional Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. Taiwan’s China Airlines has placed a firm order for five additional Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, taking its total order for the type to 15. As such, these aircraft are a follow-on from the first 10...
Economy Class & Beyond
Finnair to go very long-haul with Melbourne starting in Autumn 2026
Under “routes I didn’t expect to see”, this is high amongst them, with Finnair striking out to Australia, with plans to serve Melbourne. The route will launch next autumn in 2026. This route will be operated daily from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport and will utilise...
Economondo
Etihad on the Cheap: Rome to Abu Dhabi on a Boeing 777-300ER
Come with me as I fly on a bargain one-way flight from Rome to Abu Dhabi with UAE carrier Etihad Airways
Economy Class & Beyond
SNAPSHOT: Malaysia Airlines 627 Kuala Lumpur to Singapore
Time for another Snapshot, this time focusing on the passenger experience aboard Malaysia Airlines 627 on the short hop between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. I’m sure you know how I do this travel writing thing by now. But for those reading this for the first time, I have two major...
Economy Class & Beyond
Austrian Airlines moves to simply its fleet – Embraer fleet to be transfered out
Austrian Airlines is simplifying its fleet, with the airline announcing the exit of the first of its Embraer E195 fleet. The first Embraer E195 has been transferred from Austrian Airlines to sister Lufthansa Group airline Air Dolomiti. OE-LWM was the first aircraft to be transferred, being reregistered as  I-ENJA. Its transfer...