ATX Jetsetter
American Airlines is Opening a Flagship Lounge in Charlotte (CLT)
Shortly after American Airlines unveiled its new Provisions by Admirals Club grab-and-go lounge concept, the Fort Worth, Texas based carrier is making another lounge investment at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. American has announced that it will build a Flagship Lounge at the airport along with expanding the existing footprint...
Economy Class & Beyond
Delta to add two European routes from Boston
Delta Air Lines is expanding its long-haul operation out of Boston, with Madrid and Nice joining the airline’s network. Delta Air Lines Airbus A330-900neo – Image, Delta Madrid will launch on 16th May, while Nice will commence operations on 17th May. The service to Madrid will operate daily, while the service to Nice...
The Bulkhead Seat
Delta Will Resume JFK to Tel Aviv Flights Monday, September 1st
Delta Air Lines announced today that it is once again restarting flights between New York John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV). This is the latest announced date that Delta is returning to Israel after many starts and stops due to the ongoing...
Traveling For Miles
American Airlines announces a new Flagship Lounge for Charlotte (not much information so far)
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As Low as €25.00 or 4,175 Avios Per Flight With Vueling Airlines
Purchase tickets for as low as €25.00 or 4,175 Avios per flight with Vueling Airlines for travel via select routes between Monday, September 29, 2025 and Sunday, December 14, 2025. No promotion code is required… As Low as €25.00 or 4,175 Avios Per Flight With Vueling Airlines Photograph ©2018 by Brian...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 549: Into the Atmos-phere
It is new. It is shiny. Of course Atmos dominated this week’s show. Fortunately, we also got some other bits in. Also in this episode: Atmos launch Vacation deals Seven bags loaded on EWR-HHH flight A 25for25 update For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content, including: Will Spirit Survive (Non-)Window seat lawsuits Delta builds at AUS VRBO Bizarro Booking...
Points Miles and Bling
First and Business Class Booking Strategies on JAL and ANA
Japan has surged in popularity since reopening its borders in 2022, and with it, the race to secure premium award seats on Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA) has never been fiercer. These airlines not only showcase Japan’s world-class service but also connect travellers seamlessly across Asia, making...
Frequent Miler
EVA Air Amex Offer: Spend $1,200 & get $180 back (Enrollment required)
There’s a new EVA Air Amex Offer out at the moment that’s giving a $180 statement credit when spending $1,200 or more. Flights have to originate in the US, but it should get triggered when spending enough on taxes and fees for award flights. The Deal Spend $1,200+ in one or more...
Live and Let’s Fly
United Airlines Flight Attendant Explains Why Morale Has Collapsed
A United Airlines flight attendant has penned an essay explaining why it may appear that flight attendants do not like their jobs. As a new collective bargaining agreement remains unsigned, flight attendants are grappling with low morale and frustration in the Friendly Skies. United Airlines Flight Attendant Explains Why Morale Has...
View from the Wing
Charlotte Airport Lounges Getting Desperately Needed Overhaul As American Builds Flagship & Admirals Club
American Airlines has had a miserable lounge experience in Charlotte, despite it being their second largest hub. There have been two lounges: The main club at the intersection of the C and D concourses which is overcrowded and it’s tough to find a seat. It’s still in the old...
The Bulkhead Seat
American Airlines Will Open Its First Flagship® Lounge at Charlotte Douglas International Airport
American Airlines is elevating the premium travel experience in Charlotte with a Flagship® lounge and expansion to its Admirals Club® footprint at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). The investment represents exciting news for American’s second-largest hub and the announcement comes shortly after American opened its new Provisions by Admirals Club℠...
One Mile at a Time
Absurd: Hotel Guests Sleep On Pool Chairs To Reserve Best Spots
The controversy surrounding reserving pool chairs at hotels is nothing new, though it comes in different forms. In the United States, you might see people place towels on chairs in the morning, and then return a while later. However, broadly speaking, Brits seem to be in a league of their...
The Points of Life
SWISS Lounge Geneva: Not Much Better Than That SWISS Flight
Perhaps the hard product from Lisbon to Geneva was not that great because this is not a popular route. Surely, the Swiss Lounge would have to be better. Like I did in Lisbon, I assumed that the flagship carrier’s lounge would be better than the Priority Pass option (see Tap...
Traveling For Miles
Alaska Atmos Rewards – still too many unknowns for us to judge the program
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BoardingArea
Review: United Club at Washington Dulles Int’l Airport (IAD), C Gates
Large and dated lounge with no windows, but good to get work done The rather large United Club at IAD (C gates), like all the Dulles United Clubs (not Polaris) is caught in a time-warp with a dated design, no windows, but has plenty of places to charge your devices and...
TravelUpdate
Earn 200,000 points! Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business Review
The much awaited Chase Sapphire Reserve refresh was met a lot of interest and skepticism at the same time. If you scour the internet, you’ll see a lot of pieces waxing eloquent about the card or panning the card as well. However, Chase also released a brand new product called...
One Mile at a Time
How To Deal With Jetlag: My Tips & Strategies
There are endless articles out there with tips from “experts” about how to overcome jetlag. As someone who has flown millions of miles and has spent a countless number of nights in timezones very far away from home, I figured I’d share my take. In addition to sharing some general tips...
View from the Wing
Roaches Crawling On Delta Flight Leave Passengers Horrified [Roundup]
News and notes from around the interweb: Where’s Samuel Jackson when you need him? Roaches on flight byu/Super_Session6630 indelta I joined the Loyalty Leaders podcast talking about the rollout of the new Alaska Atmos Rewards program (Apple Podcats, here’s the Spotify link). Forget window seat lawsuits this should be a class action: Hey @AmericanAir, wouldnt...
The Bulkhead Seat
Finnair Expands Southern European Flights with Four New Routes for Summer 2026
Finnair is strengthening its Southern European offerings with the launch of flights to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), Florence Airport (FLR), Kos International Airport (KGS), and Valencia Airport (VLC) for the summer 2026 season. The new routes expand travel options for leisure travelers looking to hit the beach or to explore some...
Live from a Lounge
Buy Flying Blue Miles with up to 45% discount on purchased miles
Air France-KLM’s Flying Blue programme has rolled out a new promotion, offering a 45% discount on purchased miles. This is among the best promotions we have seen from Flying Blue recently. Here are the details on how to buy Flying Blue Miles with a discount.  Get up to 45% Discount on...
Eye of the Flyer
Some Predictions and Early Thoughts About the Refreshed Platinum Card (What’s On Your List?)
Within a few weeks, we should know all the details about a major, iconic card’s much-publicized refresh. (Two of them, actually.) Many of us are eager to find out exactly how the The Platinum Card® from American Express will change. Some purported changes already leaked. Others are assumed based on Amex’s...
Miles For Family
My Top Contenders for Next Summer’s Family Vacation
Some people may think I’m nuts for already dreaming about next summer’s vacation (yes, 2026!). But many readers can probably relate to this advanced planning timeline. After all, flights go on sale 11-12 months in advance, and that’s often the best time to find cheap award flights using miles and...
Economy Class & Beyond
Finnair adds further four new Southern European routes for Summer 2026
For those of you who want to explore Southern Europe from Finland, there’s good news – Finnair is adding four new destinations to its network. Finnair will strengthen its Southern European network and start scheduled flights to Catania, Florence, Valencia and the Greek island of Kos in summer 2026. Catania, Florence...
Live and Let’s Fly
Delta Air Lines Adds Madrid And Nice Flights From Boston
Delta will add two more Europe routes from Boston next summer, with daily service to Madrid starting May 16, 2026, and three-times-weekly service to Nice beginning May 17, 2026 (operating Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays). Both routes are scheduled on the Airbus A330-900neo, giving Boston travelers Delta One suites, Premium Select,...
One Mile at a Time
Qantas Orders More Airbus A321XLRs, Plans Flat Bed Business Class
Qantas has just boosted its order for the most versatile new narrow body aircraft, and there’s some good news when it comes to the interiors for these planes…Qantas A321XLR order increased from 28 to 48 framesIn 2019, Qantas placed an order for 28 Airbus A321XLRs, which is Airbus’ new long...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
United Airlines Flight Attendants Polled On Whether They Rejected Contract Because They Thought They Had To
Late last month, flight attendants at United Airlines resoundingly rejected a tentative new contract that had been years in the making. Now the union, which represents crew members at the Chicago-based carrier, is trying to work out what went so horribly wrong. Around 92% of flight attendants took part in...
One Mile at a Time
Buy Air France-KLM Flying Blue Miles For 45% Off (1.68 Cents Per Point)
Strategically buying miles & points for luxury travel can be a great deal. We’ve just seen the Air France-KLM Flying Blue program launch a new promotion on purchased miles. This offer is just about as good as the deals we see from Flying Blue program nowadays, since it has been...
Economondo
Bagging the Rare Fokker 50 to one of the World’s Most Scenic Airports: Dublin to Donegal
Background Sandwiched between the Atlantic and Northern Ireland, County Donegal is located in the far northwest corner of Ireland. Famous for the beauty of its rugged coastline, the county attracts a fair number of tourists from both near and far. However, lacking any rail connections, and with buses from Dublin taking...
The Bulkhead Seat
TSA Warns of Record-Breaking Labor Day Weekend Travel Coming Up
If you’re flying this Labor Day weekend, you’ll have plenty of company filling up airports across the country. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is forecasting one of the busiest travel weekends in history with millions of passengers expected to pass through airport security checkpoints. According to TSA projections, 17.4 million travelers...
Frequent Miler
Got the new Sapphire Reserve card? Here’s what to do next…
The refreshed Chase Sapphire Reserve Card is packed with a complex array of benefits, discounts, and rebates. This post serves as a primer on maximizing the features of the consumer Sapphire Reserve Card. Earn more points Use your card to pay for flights and hotels The Sapphire Reserve card offers 4 points per dollar...
2PAXfly
QANTAS: Surprise ‘twice as rewarding’ Double Status Credits or Points promotion on day stunning profit announced
On the same day that Qantas reports a massive 15% increase in its profit, it decides to ‘give back’ to loyal customers by launching an unexpected ‘twice as rewarding’ Double Status Credits and Points promotion. You need to register via the mobile app and book before Wednesday, 3 September 2025. You...
Points With a Crew
American Express® Gold Card Review – Benefits Galore!
KEY LINK: American Express® Gold Card – You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $6,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply...