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Air China Airbus A350-1000 Grounded After Jetbridge Tears Cabin Door Off Its Hinges
A multi-million-dollar Airbus A350-1000 belonging to Taipei-based carrier China Airlines has been grounded at Melbourne International Airport (MEL) after a jetbridge badly damaged the forward left-hand boarding door, partly ripping the door off its hinges. The unfortunate accident occurred a short time after China Airlines flight CI-57 had arrived at...
Miles To Memories
(Now Or Never!) Fintech Spruce Money Offering $100 Signup Bonus and $100 Referrals
Spruce Money is offering an easy $100 bonus for new accounts. This is a mobile banking fintech by H&R Block that provides spending, savings, and budgeting tools.
Economy Class & Beyond
AIX26: Expliseat unveils its first Business Class Seat – Introducing the TiSeat S
Expliseat has been making great strides with its product line and has moved forward into a Business Class Seating product. Introducing the TiSeat S.   The TiSeat S brings the company’s proven titanium and carbon fibre technology into the business class segment. Designed to elevate the experience of business class travellers across...
View from the Wing
Spirit Airlines Can’t Keep Security Taxes When Travelers Don’t Fly — Appeals Court Rules
A federal appeals court says Spirit Airlines has to turn over TSA security fees it kept when passengers canceled their trips and unused travel credits expired. The ruling cost Spirit $2.84 million, and it could be an important warning shot for Southwest, which is fighting a $48 million case over...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
$50 New Member Referral Bonus With Rakuten
This is your chance to cash in on a $50 new member referral bonus when you sign up as a new member of Rakuten; and you will receive a bonus of $50.00 via referral when you spend a minimum of $50.00 within the first 90 days of your new membership, which is...
The Bulkhead Seat
Air New Zealand to Launch World-First Economy Skynest™ Sleep Pods on Long-Haul Flights
Air New Zealand operates some of the world’s longest flights. It’s now set to…
Frequent Miler
American Airlines shopping portal promo: Spend $20 & earn 500 bonus miles
The American Airlines shopping portal is out with a new bonus this week, this time offering 500 bonus AAdvantage miles after spending $200. The Deal Spend $200 through the American Airlines shopping portal & earn 500 bonus miles. Direct link to offer. Key Terms Expires April 20, 2026. During the...
One Mile at a Time
Luxury Hotel Rate Inflation: What Is Driving This Frustrating Trend?
Across the board, we’ve seen a lot of inflation in recent years, particularly since the start of the pandemic. Admittedly inflation hasn’t impacted all parts of the economy equally.
Economy Class & Beyond
AIX26: Thales launches FlytEdge Aurora – Bringing Tandem OLED to the Sky
Thales at Aircraft Interiors Expo launched FlytEDGE Aura. This is a new seat-end IFE screen for the cloud-native FlytEDGE platform, powered by the Onboard Data Centre. Going through the specification list, Thales is the first to launch 4K HDR10+ Tandem OLED displays. This cutting-edge innovation delivers unparalleled brightness, best-in-class contrast...
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Florida Hotel Sues Southwest Airlines After Flight Attendant Caused Extensive Damage When Sprinkler System Went Off
A Fort Lauderdale hotel used by Southwest Airlines for flight attendant work layover is suing the carrier for more than $215,000 in damages after a crew member allegedly caused extensive water damage to the property when the sprinkler system was activated. According to a lawsuit filed against Southwest by the...
Live and Let’s Fly
Air Canada Reveals New Business Class Suites On A321XLR And 787-10
Air Canada has unveiled a new generation of cabins, including updated business class seats on both the Airbus A321XLR and Boeing 787-10. While the seats themselves are not unique, the attention to detail will set these products apart, at least according to Air Canada’s Chief Operator Officer. Air Canada Unveils...
One Mile at a Time
Surprise: Air India Plans Swanky New First Class Product For A350-1000
Here’s a pleasant surprise, which most of us didn’t see coming…
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A United Takeover Could Fix The Biggest Problem At American Airlines — It Still Tries To Compete With Spirit Instead Of Delta
A United takeover would be terrible for competition, but it could solve the problem that has defined American Airlines for more than a decade: the carrier still acts like a high-cost airline trying to compete with Spirit and Frontier instead of leaning into the premium strengths of its network, people,...
TravelUpdate
Wow! Kirby Recently Pitched Trump The Idea Of A Possible United-AA Merger
Yes, you read that right. Scott Kirby was indeed pitching an idea to Trump about a possible merger of American Airlines and United Airlines.
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QANTAS: Cuts thousands of flight across network
It’s only been a week since I reported that Qantas was boosting its flights to Europe by swapping to larger aircraft and tinkering with schedules. Now, in reaction to further uncertainty about the Straits of Hormuz due to the US/Israeli conflict with Iran, Qantas has quietly cut thousands of flights...
Economy Class & Beyond
AIX26: Air Canada selects Collins Aerospace Seating for its upcoming Airbus A321XLR
At Aircraft Interiors Expo, Collins Aerospace and Air Canada announced that the carrier’s new fleet of Airbus A321XLR aircraft will be furnished entirely with Collins’ seating solutions. Fourteen premium Aurora business class suites will be installed at the front of the aircraft, while 168 Meridian+ main cabin seats will fill...
Economy Class & Beyond
AIX26: Panasonic Avionics unveils eXNeo 
With a lot of fleets still running Panasonic Avionics X Series IFE screens, the need for a drop-in replacement during refits appears when it comes to bringing the cabin up to date. Enter the Panasonic eXNeo. The eXNeo (new electronics option) is a new-generation seatback monitor retrofit solution designed to...
Live and Let’s Fly
Insane: United Airlines CEO Floated American Airlines Merger To Trump In White House Meeting
We’ve engaged in a lot of discussion lately about who JetBlue and Spirit Airlines might merge with in this challenging environment, but I don’t think anyone predicted a merger between American Airlines and United Airlines, especially a merger courted and choreographed directly by the United Airlines CEO in overtures to...
One Mile at a Time
Lucrative Air France-KLM Flying Blue Paid Status Match Promotion
For quite some time, Air France-KLM Flying Blue has been offering paid status match promotions, on an on-again, off-again basis. The status match has always had residency requirements, though the list of countries that are targeted does change over time.
One Mile at a Time
Air Canada Unveils Two New Business Class Seats, For 787-10 & A321XLR
We’ve known for quite some time that Air Canada plans to introduce a new passenger experience on its long haul flights, launching on upcoming, newly delivered aircraft. There’s now an exciting update, as Air Canada has just unveiled those details.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
What Would You Prefer: An Airline Without Seatback Screens Or Zero Competition? United Proposes Largest Airline in the World
American Airlines has made some pretty big mistakes in the last few years… Ripping out seatback screens from single-aisle aircraft and a lackluster onboard experience have made the carrier anything but the first choice for many passengers who don’t happen to live in some of the airline’s fortress hubs. At...
View from the Wing
Air Canada Reveals Stunning New Cabins — What Its COO Told Me About The Design Choices And Fleet Plans
Air Canada has finally pulled back the curtain on brand new cabins for its Boeing 787-10 and Airbus A321XLR, and business class seats and new cabins are only part of the story. The airline’s COO filled in what the launch materials do not: why Air Canada obsessed over design details,...
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Wyndham Rewards: Earn 4x points for stays in China, Hong Kong, Macau & Taiwan
Earn 4x Wyndham Rewards points for stays of 2 or more nights at participating hotels in China (including Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan).
The Bulkhead Seat
Wild: United CEO Floats Bold Idea of Acquiring American Airlines
A new Bloomberg report suggests a potential seismic shift in the US airline industry…
Frequent Miler
Best ways to get to Africa using points and miles (2026)
From the markets of Marrakesh to the quintessential South African safari, the African continent has many wonders to behold. Whether you’re hoping to catch a glimpse of penguins in Cape Town or the Great Migration across the Serengeti, here are a number of good options for booking award travel to...
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United CEO Scott Kirby Pitched Buying American Airlines — The Man It Fired Wants The Ultimate Revenge Deal
Scott Kirby has reportedly pitched regulators on the idea of buying American Airlines, turning one of the strangest what-ifs in the industry into something at least serious enough to discuss in Washington. What makes the idea impossible to ignore is the backstory: Kirby was fired as American’s president, and a...
Points With a Crew
Which Hilton credit card is the best? (Last Chance For Higher Offers)
There are 4 different Hilton credit cards - each with their own set of perks and benefits. Let's take a look at the pros and cons and decide which Hilton card is best
Altitude Yes
United CEO Interested in Merger With American, Bloomberg Reports
Kirby reportedly has pitched the idea to senior government officials. The post United CEO Interested in Merger With American, Bloomberg Reports first appeared on Altitude Yes.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Entry/Exit System in Europe Finally Operating — But Not Smoothly: Travel Alert
If you plan on visiting Europe, note that the Entry/Exit System — which is informally known as the EES — in Europe is finally operating effective as of Friday, April 10, 2026 after years of delays; but passengers have reportedly been experiencing mass confusion and widespread disruptions shortly after its...
One Mile at a Time
Report: United CEO Scott Kirby Proposes Merger With American To Trump Officials
Guys, either Scott Kirby is losing his mind, or the Trump administration likes ”big deals” even more than we already knew.
Frequent Miler
Earn up to a $815 bonus with a new SoFi checking/savings account
SoFi has again increased its stackable offer, which can give you up to $815 back when you open a new checking/savings account. The shopping portal Swagbucks is offering a 41,500-point (~$415) bonus for opening a new SoFi Checking/Savings account by clicking through the portal link and making a $400 direct...
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This Might Be the Strangest Way To Use Aeroplan Points—But It Could Be A Good Value
I’ve seen points used for flights, hotels, upgrades, and even concert tickets, but this one caught me off guard. You can use Air Canada Aeroplan points for a Disney experience.…