Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Snatching Defeat from the Jaws of Victory and The Journey Home – Still for the Friends
Snatching Defeat from the Jaws of Victory and The Journey Home Still for the Friends Welcome back to London Heathrow… and Terminal 3. Once again, it’s time for a certain British Airline to make a crisis out of drama… all because they can’t load luggage onto the correct belts…  Still...
Economy Class & Beyond
Saudia takes delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR
Saudia is continuing its fleet expansion, with the airline taking delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR. It marks the first delivery of the Airbus A321XLR to an operator in the Middle East and Africa. The aircraft, powered by CFM International LEAP-1A engines, is the first of 15 A321XLRs on order...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRAVEL TECHONOLOGY: The MacBook Neo – A Good Value Travel Laptop?
It’s time for some Travel Technology, this time focusing on the MacBook Neo. Can it make a good travel laptop? Or is it best left in the classroom? Wake up,  Neo.  Apple enters The Matrix. The MacBook Neo was launched in March 2026, as a “low-cost” Mac, aimed at Chromebook...
Traveling For Miles
World of Hyatt post devaluation analysis (this has only just got started)
What does the cost of standard room World of Hyatt awards look like now that the new award charts are in place and how does this compare to what the same awards cost in the halcyon days before 20 May? Well, I've attempted to check.
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Frequent Miler
Breeze Airways promo: Save 45% on round trip base fares with promo code BIRTHDAY
Breeze Airways is out with another new airfare deal, this time giving a 45% discount on round-trip base fares when using promo code BIRTHDAY. The Deal Save 45% on round-trip base fares with Breeze Airways when using promo code BIRTHDAY. Direct link to offer terms. Key Terms 45% base fare...
One Mile at a Time
American Airlines Will Add Free Starlink Wi-Fi In 2027… But Only On Airbus Planes
At the moment, we’re seeing a bit of an inflight Wi-Fi revolution, in terms of airlines introducing Starlink Wi-Fi, which offers speeds that are truly in line with what you’d expect on the ground (unlike the faux ”high speed” Wi-Fi offered by Viasat, etc., which can be good, but not...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Snatching Defeat from the Jaws of Victory and The Journey Home – Still for the Friends
Snatching Defeat from the Jaws of Victory and The Journey Home Still for the Friends Welcome back to London Heathrow… and Terminal 3. Once again, it’s time for a certain British Airline to make a crisis out of drama… all because they can’t load luggage onto the correct belts…  Still...
View from the Wing
American Airlines Finally Adds Starlink Wi-Fi — But Leaves Half Its Fleet Behind
American Airlines is joining the Starlink Wi-Fi race, but not across the whole airline. The carrier will begin installing Starlink on more than 500 narrowbody jets in 2027, making Airbus aircraft far more attractive while leaving much of the fleet — including widebodies with some of the worst Wi-Fi —...
Live and Let’s Fly
Delta Air Lines Is Still Winning, But Is It Getting Too Comfortable?
The New York Times profiles Delta Air Lines as a carrier content to keep gently refining a winning formula. That may be wise, but it also raises a fair question: will Delta eventually run into the same problem Southwest did? The Delta Air Lines Model Is Working, But Is Delta...
The Bulkhead Seat
US Airlines Continue to Push Off Timeline for Return to Tel Aviv
American Airlines and Delta Air Lines have once again extended the suspension of flights…
The Bulkhead Seat
American Airlines to Equip More Than 500 Aircraft With Starlink Wi-Fi Starting in 2027
American Airlines is the latest airline to announce a big upgrade to its onboard…
Miles To Memories
(Updated Information) What Is Happening With Spirit Airlines Credit Cards?
Many are left wondering, what is happening to Spirit Airlines cardholders after they shut down? I have some updated info to share with you.
View from the Wing
How My First Time Sneaking Into An Airport Lounge Opened The Door To A Lifetime Of VIP Travel
While I write about lounges a lot, I didn't always have access. In fact the first time I ever entered one as an adult, I snuck in. It was a United Airlines lounge back 24 years ago, and it's part of my early travel educating me about what airport lounges...
Frequent Miler
Caesars Rewards Amex Offer: Spend $200 & get $40 back
A new Caesars Rewards Amex Offer appeared yesterday for targeted cardholders which is offering $40 back when spending $200 or more. The Deal Spend $200+ on room rate & room charges at participating Caesars Rewards properties & get $40 back with a targeted Amex Offer. Key Terms Expires August 31,...
One Mile at a Time
EL AL Boeing 777 Pilots To JFK ATC: “We Don’t Have Fuel And Cannot Go Around”
EL AL is usually known for having very competent pilots, though this doesn’t strike me as very good airmanship, or like erring on the side of caution.
Miles To Memories
New AT&T Amex Offer: Save Over 75% Off Your Cell Phone Bill! [Targeted]
There is a new targeted AT&T Amex Offer going out to accounts that could save you up to 77% on your next cell phone bill payment.
Live and Let’s Fly
Hyatt Needs To Crack Down On The Park Hyatt Sydney…
The Park Hyatt Sydney has recently implemented two extremely guest-unfriendly changes that undermine what loyalty should be built on and should not be permitted by Hyatt… Double Whammy: Two Negative Changes Impacting World Of Hyatt Members At Park Hyatt Sydney I do love the Park Hyatt Sydney. Located on “The...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Iberia Hot Sale. As Low as $612 Round Trip.
You can pay as low as $612.00 from the United States to Europe and its Hot Sale, which is offering deals for seats in the economy class cabin aboard airplanes operated by Iberia, Iberia Express, and Iberia Regional Air Nostrum for round trip transatlantic flights between Monday, July 27, 2026 and...
Frequent Miler
Save $50 with JetBlue Citi Offer when spending $400+
There’s a new JetBlue Citi Offer that’s once again giving $50 back as a statement credit. This time though it has a higher spending requirement to trigger the $50 back. The Deal Spend $400+ with JetBlue & get $50 back with a targeted Citi Offer. Key Terms Expires July 31,...
One Mile at a Time
Oh My: Marriott Bonvoy Gold Member Blasts Hotel Over Intimacy Problems
OMAAT reader Paul pointed me to a hotel review that kind of cracked me up, and I imagine others will get a kick out of it as well…
The Points of Life
Birthday Bash Adventures
I’ve had some wonderful birthday celebrations. As an old man, I have to document what I’ve done historically. As a traveler, I need an excuse to go on an adventure, though staying in Puerto Rico or Scottsdale weren’t bad alternatives. 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017...
TravelUpdate
It’s cute that British Airways marked my 20th anniversary as a frequent flyer!
Airlines sometimes send interesting little things to make you feel loved. For example, in Aegean’s Miles+Bonus, you get…
One Mile at a Time
Review: Thai Airways Business Class Airbus A321neo (BKK-CEI)
For the next portion ofmy two-part birthday trip to the Golden Triangle, we flew Thai Airways’ Airbus A321neo business class on the 65-minute flight from Bangkok (BKK) to Chiang Rai (CEI).
View from the Wing
Even A Nobel Economist Got Stumped By Airport Self-Check-In — Travelers Still Need A Human [Roundup]
Even a Nobel economist once got stumped by airport self-check-in, which says a lot about why travelers still want a human being to confirm they’re actually good to go. Also: Cathay turbulence sent passengers and crew to the hospital, Singapore Airlines is restricting business class award seat selection, and VPN...
TravelUpdate
Limited Time American Express Transfer Bonus Ending Soon!
This limited time points transfer bonus from American Express is about to end soon. Here's how you can make the most of these offers for now.
View from the Wing
United Captain Gives Passenger 30 Seconds To Turn Off Antisemitic Wi-Fi Hotspot Name — Or Police Would Inspect Everyone’s Phones
A United Airlines captain reportedly gave one passenger 30 seconds to disable an antisemitic Wi-Fi hotspot name or face law enforcement when the Newark–Miami flight landed. The hotspot was not a bomb threat, but just an offensive slogan. However it could provoke confrontations with passengers which make it a...
Eye of the Flyer
Are Southwest’s Extra Legroom Seats Worth It? My First Flights
Southwest killed open seating and free bags — but the new Extra Legroom seats? I flew two of them and walked away genuinely impressed. More room than Delta Comfort+, dedicated bin space the FAs actually enforce, and a few ways to land one without paying the eye-watering upgrade fee. Here's...
The Alviator
Review: Kyra Lounge Gate 40, Hong Kong (HKG)
A review of Kyra Lounge's second lounge at HKG (the former Chase Sapphire lounge). How does it compare with other Priority Pass lounges?
Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – LOT Polish Airlines Embraer E195 preparing to depart from Hamburg Airport
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a LOT Polish Airlines Embraer E195 as it prepares for the return flight to  Warsaw, Poland, in the sunset at Hamburg Airport. LOT operates a fleet of 18 Embraer E195 aircraft., It also operates...
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (23rd May)
We’re into the second May Bank Holiday weekend in England, and of course, half-term as well. But it is still Saturday at the time of writing, so it’s time for your weekly dose of headlines from Economy Class and Beyond. And yes, it’s also Pride Weekend in Birmingham. Because Love...
Economondo
Flying to World Famous Lukla by Helicopter
Join me as I fly on an Airbus H125 operated by Altitude Air on a flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: BA226 Atlanta to London Heathrow Terminal 3 (World Traveller/Economy Class) – Still for the Friends
BA226 Atlanta to London Heathrow  (World Traveller/Economy Class) Still for the Friends It’s time to cross the Atlantic again, this time with British Airways as we travel from Atlanta to London. What surprises await? Still for the friends But first. A trip to Liverpool, North West England.  But why? To...
Economy Class & Beyond
American Airlines takes off to Budapest
Connectivity continues to grow, with American Airlines launching its service between Budapest and Philadelphia, reconnecting Hungary to the USA with a nonstop flight. Rebuilding transatlantic connections at Budapest Airport. American Airlines returns with a daily link to Philadelphia, making more than 100 destinations in North America and the Caribbean accessible...
Traveling For Miles
Emirates launches “Season of Rewards” promotion (bonus miles, tier miles & discounted awards)
Emirates Skywards has announced a new promotion which it's calling "Season of Rewards" and which is set to run through to 31 August 2026. The campaign provides opportunities for Skywards members to earn bonus miles and tier miles as well as offering members discounted redemptions with select partners.
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: A Quick Atlanta Transit – Still for the Friends
A Quick Atlanta Transit TRIP REPORT: Still for the Friends Welcome back to Atlanta. With things going as they are, how is the Atlanta transit experience if you’re not connecting on a Delta/SkyTeam flight?  Still for the friends But first. A trip to Liverpool, North West England.  But why? To...
Traveling For Miles
Marriott Bonvoy Multiply Your Points (how it works)
The standard way by which the various hotel rewards programs sell their currency to their members is via the sales that we see appear every couple of months (or, in the case of IHG and Hilton, every two days!). There are, however, other ways that hotel currencies are put on sale,...