Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (27th April)
It’s fast approaching the end of another month, and my planning skills are nearer the wall than usual. It must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. From the 25th floor of Alpha Tower, looking out towards the Libary of Birmingham, The Hyatt Regency Birmingham, The Rep,...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Surprise, Surprise! The Hyatt Regency O’Hare, Rosemont
The Hyatt Regency O’Hare, Rosemont Surprise, Surprise! Time for the second hotel for this trip, this time looking at a property that should be familiar to a lot of you if you’ve been around this blog – The Hyatt Regency O’Hare. What changes are there?  In this surprise-laden adventure… We...
Economy Class & Beyond
Brussels Airlines reveils its new Belgian Icon  – Amare to take flight
As the Tomorrowland comes up, Brussels Airlines is presenting a new version of its Amare livery – another of its Belgian Icons. Amare unveils ​This will feature on one of Brussels Airlines’ brand-new Airbus A320neo, featuring augmented reality extras.  It is applied to OO-SBB – the second Airbus A320neo that...
Traveling For Miles
Amex brings back limited-edition Boeing 747 Delta credit cards
Amex has brought back the opportunity for successful new applicants and current holders of two of its Delta co-branded cards to order a special design of their card that not only boasts a unique Boeing 747 design but that that is also made, in part, from two 747s that once flew...
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Frequent Miler
Last Chance Deals: Flying Blue & Virgin transfer bonuses, Delta Amex Offer & 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. Tuesday marks the end of the month which means there’s more deals ending this week than normal – two dozen in fact. That includes transfer bonuses...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
What Is Wrong With This Photograph? Part 246
IHG Hotels & Resorts offers deals in exchange for participating in a presentation that is designed to sell timeshares to potential customers. One recent offer was a vacation for three nights whose cost started at $199.00 at a choice of one of eight destinations. In return, the participant can earn...
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (27th April)
It’s fast approaching the end of another month, and my planning skills are nearer the wall than usual. It must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. From the 25th floor of Alpha Tower, looking out towards the Libary of Birmingham, The Hyatt Regency Birmingham, The Rep,...
Your Mileage May Vary
Why Are Some Hotel Rooms So Damp?
There’s a feeling when you step foot into a hotel room for the first time. It’s like a reveal on one of those shows on HGTV; who knows what’s behind…
View from the Wing
Exclusive: Thursday’s Tense Showdown Between American Airlines CEO and Flight Attendants Union Head
Following Thursday's American Airlines earnings call, senior management held a company all-hands "State Of The Airline" address. Over 4,000 employees tuned in live to the presentation and question and answer session, and a recording was placed online. After talking through the news around his own compensation, CEO...
Frequent Miler
Another United devaluation, BLADE delivering organs and Southwest is adding…seat assignments? (Saturday Selection)
BLADE helicopter service is actually an organ transport service in disguise, United devalues partner awards again and Southwest may end its cattle call boarding process. All that and more in this week’s Saturday Selection, our weekly round-up of interesting tidbits from around the interwebs (links to each article are embedded...
Points With a Crew
The Best Ways to Spot an American Traveling Abroad
Is it because we're loud? Overweight? Drink too much? Only eat at McDonalds? All the ways that you can you spot an American traveling abroad.
Miles To Memories
Vegas Gaming Numbers Down, Rio’s Management Change, Paris Versailles Update & Inside Papi Steak
Drop in gaming revenues, Paris Vegas new tower update, non-competes going away, Trop implosion timeline and an update on the Brightline West high speed train. The post Vegas Gaming Numbers Down, Rio’s Management Change, Paris Versailles Update & Inside Papi Steak appeared first on Miles to Memories.
View from the Wing
In the Hot Seat: American Airlines CEO Explains His $32 Million Pay Package At Companywide Meeting
After American's earnings call on Thursday, in prepared remarkets to the airline's employees as a 'State of the Airline' event (a recording of which was reviewed by View From The Wing), Isom brought up his pay package and fumbled through an explanation. And as they say, when you're explaining...
One Mile at a Time
Weekly Review: April 27, 2024
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I had a fun family trip this week to a Caribbean points property, which I’ll be reviewing soon. I might be taking a review trip later in the week, but am still on the fence on finalizing it. On the...
Live and Let’s Fly
Buggered Brit Must Pay United Airlines $20,000 For Bad Behavior Onboard
It’s nice to see passengers held accountable for their poor behavior onboard when they get drunk and make a scene. One British man has been ordered to pay United Airlines over $20,000 in restitution for his drunk and disorderly conduct onboard. British Man Must Pay United Airlines $20,000 Restitution For...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Tasting Menu For Tempo by Hilton Hotel Properties
A tasting menu for Tempo by Hilton hotel properties was served for lunch during a sneak peek of a mock-up of the LivSmart Studios by Hilton brand as part of the Art of the Brand event that was sponsored by Hilton in Nashville recently. Beside the long table where lunch was...
Your Mileage May Vary
Can You To Go To The Bathroom When The “Fasten Seat Belt” Sign Is On?
One time when Joe and I were flying from JFK to MCO, we couldn’t help but hear the conversation in the row directly in front of us. We had hit…
View from the Wing
Paid $4,600, Got A Broken Seat: Is 5,000 Miles From American Airlines Enough?
An American Airlines passenger flying from Charlotte to Munich purchased a business class ticket that they say cost them $4,600. Once they boarded they discovered that their seat did not move. It did not recline. It did not turn into a bed. It was just a...
Miles To Memories
My Travel Grievances, Version 3.0 – Are You With Me Or Not?
Exploring ain't all pretty, and my 2024 travel grievances are here to prove it. Have you experienced any of these people? The post My Travel Grievances, Version 3.0 – Are You With Me Or Not? appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Travel With Grant
My Experience Cancelling 2 International Business Class Awards: Avianca LifeMiles & Singapore Airlines
Good afternoon everyone, I hope your weekend is going well.  A few weeks ago, I had to cancel a few international business class awards due to a scheduling conflict, so I wanted to share the various cancellation processes, timelines, and fees involved.  If you find yourself in a similar situation,...
One Mile at a Time
Amex Business Platinum Card Review: Big Bonus, Huge Benefits
The American Express Platinum cards are some of the most well-known premium cards out there. Many people are familiar with The Platinum Card from American Express (review), which is one of the most popular personal premium cards on the market.
Live and Let’s Fly
How A Flight Attendant Turned My Economy Class Seat Into A Business Class Seat…
For those who missed my earlier TAROM A318 business class review, I want to focus here on how a flight attendant turned my economy class seat into a business class seat…which helps understand why European carriers do business class a very different way than US carriers. Turning An Economy Class...
Points With a Crew
Capital One Venture Rewards Card Review – outstanding welcome offer
Learn how signing up for the Capital One Venture Rewards credit card can supercharge your travel with at least $750 and benefits that include ...
Point Me to the Plane
A Disappointing Park Hyatt Stay
Not every Park Hyatt property is a winner. For surprising reasons, this one falls short.
Your Mileage May Vary
Venture X Cardholders – Don’t Forget To Activate Hertz President Circle Status
The Venture X card from Capital One provides several perks for travelers. Some overlap other mid-range to luxury cards, such as Priority Pass club access and TSA Precheck/Global Entry reimbursement.…
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: TAROM A318 Business Class
Flying on TAROM is like stepping back in time 20 years. My TAROM A318 flight from London to Bucharest reminded me of what it was like to fly when I was a child–both the good and the bad. TAROM A318 Business Class Review I booked my ticket from London to...
View from the Wing
Crumbling First Class Cabin: The American Airlines Broken Seats That Just Keep Flying Anyway
One of the more shocking things - beyond dirty seats - has been missing seat backs in first class, with seats taken out of service. The response from the airline (and some readers) has been that it’s better to fly planes in this condition than delay flights to address...
The Bulkhead Seat
Delta Will Resume Flights Between New York and Nigeria; Increases Capacity to Ghana
Delta Air Lines announced yesterday that it’s resuming service between New York John F… The post Delta Will Resume Flights Between New York and Nigeria; Increases Capacity to Ghana appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Traveling For Miles
IHG One Rewards is targeting select members for a 2x elite night promotion (check your spam filters!)
Ok, I'm very late with this news but blame email spam filters and not me - IHG One Rewards is emailing select members with an offer of double elite nights on their next two stays. The maximum bonus nights that you can earn is 14, but if you're chasing IHG...
Economy Class & Beyond
Indigo to go wide and order Airbus A350 aircraft
It seems IndiGo is going for the long-haul challenge, with the airline ordering Airbus A350 aircraft. An IndiGo Airbus A320 – Soon to have Airbus A350s joining them  IndiGo has agreed to place a firm order for 30 A350-900 aircraft, with options for a further 70. The move will allow...
Traveling For Miles
Mr & Mrs Smith properties are now being added to the World of Hyatt, but the benefits are underwhelming
As we were promised a few months ago (following Hyatt's purchase of the Mr & Mrs Smith booking platform), Hyatt is now adding Mr & Mrs Smith properties to the World of Hyatt, and we finally know what these properties will offer members when they stay. Frankly, I'm underwhelmed. The post...
Traveling For Miles
Alaska Airlines adds three new routes from/to Southern California
Alaska Airlines has recent history of bolstering its presence in California and that presence is soon going to be bolstered even further when the airline introduces three new SoCal routes later this year. The post Alaska Airlines adds three new routes from/to Southern California appeared first on Traveling For Miles.
Economy Class & Beyond
Condor takes delivery of its first Airbus A320neo
Condor of Germany is continuing its fleet renewal apace, with the first Airbus A320neo delivered to the airline by Airbus. The new aircraft is registered as D-ANCZ. It was delivered from Toulouse to Frankfurt-am-Main Airport, arriving at 16:08. And as you can see – it’s got red and white stripes...
{Tech} for Travel
Apple Event Spring 2024 Preview: iPads & More
Tune in for the Apple Event on May 7 for the launch of the latest iPads and accessories. Get all the details on the new innovations. The post Apple Event Spring 2024 Preview: iPads & More appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Economy Class & Beyond
Etihad to return its Airbus A380 to Paris
After the successful relaunch of A380 services to New York JFK, Etihad is preparing to expand its A380 operations to Paris, France. The A380 will return to the Abu Dhabi – Paris CDG route from 1st November 2024. The French capital becomes the third major city to enjoy the Etihad...
Economy Class & Beyond
Play Airlines toys with Cardiff
Icelandic carrier Play is toying with a new destination – the Welsh capital, Cardiff. The flights will commence on the 10th of October 2024, wrapping up after six weeks on the 20th of November. The flights will operate on Mondays and Fridays. So, why such a limited service? Football is the...