Economy Class & Beyond
Lumo unveils its first Class 222 in its house colours
Lumo is working hard in the background as it prepares its Stirling to London route launch, planned for Spring 2026. To this end, the train company has unveiled its first Class 222 Trainset in its house colours. The refurbishment work is being undertaken by Alstom’s modernisation facility in Widnes, in...
One Mile at a Time
Buy Choice Privileges Points With 35% Bonus (0.76 Cents Each): Worth It?
Choice Privileges has launched its latest promotion on purchased points. Let’s take a look at everything you need to know about this deal, and talk about under what circumstances it makes sense to buy points. I generally recommend buying points only if you have a short term use in mind,...
Live and Let’s Fly
No Upgrade This Time: Spring Break To Europe On United, SWISS, SAS
We’re heading to Europe for Easter break on United Airlines, SWISS, and SAS thanks to a fabulous opportunity for my son and a perfect occasion to spend time with the German side of my family. Booked! Spring Break In Europe On United, SWISS, SAS While I like to be in...
Travel Codex
Cathay Pacific Restarts Seattle Service
Cathay Pacific is returning to Seattle, coming back to Seattle after ending service during Covid. The oneworld airline has confirmed it will resume nonstop flights between Hong Kong and Seattle beginning March 30, 2026. It’s great to see another route finally being restored. Cathay Pacific first launched in March 2019...
TravelUpdate
Review: Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam
Background and Location During my Amsterdam trip in the summer of 2025, I stayed two nights at the…
Miles To Memories
Fee Free Points Earning At Staples This Week With Mastercard Gift Card Sale
There is a new Staples Mastercard gift card deal that could be a way to rack up some fee free spend and some bonus points earning.
The Bulkhead Seat
Faux Pas Leads to Bon Voyage: Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau to Retire
Air Canada is preparing for a leadership transition as President and Chief Executive Officer…
View from the Wing
Delta Air Lines Returned Minutes After Takeoff With An Engine On Fire — Passengers Filmed Flames From The Cabin
Delta Air Lines returned to São Paulo within minutes after takeoff when one engine caught fire. Video from inside the cabin shows flames outside the aircraft, a terrifying view for passengers - though the crew handled it exactly as they're trained to do.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Earn 3,000 Bonus IHG One Rewards Points as a New Member
You can earn 3,000 bonus IHG One Rewards points when you join as a new member of the IHG One Rewards membership program by tomorrow, Tuesday, March 31, 2026 and complete your first stay within 21 days at any of greater than 6,000 participating hotel and resort properties worldwide... ...but you...
The Points of Life
SanWon vs. A777Neo, Arizona vs. Michigan: Who Will Win TPOL’s Tournament Challenge?
Will TPOL go to Indianapolis next week? That depends on whether SanWon wins or A777Neo is correct. I do not know the identity of either, but one may be coming to Puerto Rico (see Free Flight to Puerto Rico! TPOL’S March Madness Bracket Contest). The post SanWon vs. A777Neo, Arizona vs....
Frequent Miler
Amex removes Saks benefit for new Platinum cardholders (cardholders prior to 3/26 unaffected)
Last week, American Express quietly removed the Saks Fifth Avenue credit from the list of benefits for new Platinum cardholders. The Amex Platinum card previously came with a $50 credit for Saks Fifth Avenue purchases between January and June and again between July and December. This benefit was removed for...
Frequent Miler
Correction: Amex will remove Shop Saks benefit on July 1, 2026
Update: A representative from American Express has reached out with a correction. This benefit will continue to be available through June 30, 2026, for both new and existing cardholders. Starting on July 1, 2026, the Shop Saks benefit will be removed. Apparently, we can expect some new Platinum card-specific Amex...
Live and Let’s Fly
Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau “Retires” After French Language Controversy
Just days after facing intense political backlash over his inability to speak French, Air Canada has announced that its CEO will retire. Air Canada CEO To Retire After Latest French Controversy Air Canada announced that CEO Michael Rousseau will retire by the end of the third quarter of 2026, with...
One Mile at a Time
Finally (Enfin): Air Canada CEO Fired, But Who Will Replace Him?
Air Canada will see a management change, and I don’t think many people will be too sad to hear that.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Francophone Furore Over Fatal Air Canada Crash Condolence Video Claims Scalp of Embattled Chief Executive
A raging furore over a lack of French-speaking skills by the chief executive of Air Canada has claimed Michael Rousseau his job after the veteran aviation executive announced he was quitting the highly sought-after role on Monday. Rousseau has been under intense pressure for the past week after he was...
View from the Wing
Air Canada Passenger Urinated On The Floor At The Gate — Bystanders Thought He Was Sleepwalking
An Air Canada passenger was filmed urinating on the floor at the gate before a flight from Calgary to Toronto. Bystanders can be heard trying to wake him and saying they thought he was sleepwalking, making it even stranger.
Miles For Family
Dogs and Cats on New Cruise Line, Points Transfer Opportunities and More
Happy Monday! Bilt Adds Wyndham as Transfer Partner with Rent Day Transfer Bonus: Hobbyists don’t seem as excited about Wyndham as the newest Bilt transfer partner. But if it fits your travel goals, who cares about the cents per point value? See this post on View From the Wing. In addition,...
Live and Let’s Fly
SkyWest CEO Accused Of Delaying Delta Flight For His Daughter
A Delta Connection flight delayed nearly an hour for a single passenger is raising serious questions, especially amid claims that the traveler had a powerful connection. Did SkyWest Delay A Delta Flight For The CEO’s Daughter? This story flooded my social media feed over the weekend and I see that...
TravelUpdate
You Can Earn 5 Free Night Certificates For Just $125, Here’s How To Extract Maximum Value…
For just $125, you can earn 5 free night certificates, here's how can maximize them to book your next dream stay with Marriott Bonvoy.
{Tech} for Travel
UGREEN FineTrack Duo review: One tracker for iOS and Android
UGREEN FineTrack Duo review: Track luggage on iPhone or Android with this USB-C rechargeable tag, designed for cross-platform travel and everyday use. The post UGREEN FineTrack Duo review: One tracker for iOS and Android appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
View from the Wing
This Tiny Amex Lounge In Fort Lauderdale Had A 150-Person Wait List — Travelers Will Queue For Anything Labeled Premium
More than 150 people joined the wait list for the tiny American Express Centurion Studio in Fort Lauderdale, which tells you almost everything about what airport lounge “premium” means now. The space is small, the food is forgettable, and the only thing truly exclusive about it is how many travelers...
TravelUpdate
New Amex Credit Card, Amex Shutting Down Accounts, Airfares To Go Higher & More…
New Amex credit card launched, amex shutting down card accounts, airfares going higher & more as we recap stories from the week gone by.
Eye of the Flyer
EXPIRING WEDNESDAY: Up to 125,000 Bonus Miles (Plus Delta MQD, Hotel Statement Credit, and Much More)
A batch of unusually strong travel rewards offers is about to disappear — and a few include an easy shortcut to elite status. If you’ve been waiting, this is your window.
Traveling For Miles
The Marriott Bonvoy & Singapore KrisFlyer status match offer
When you look into the Bonvoy program closely, you'll find that Marriott has relationships with considerably more airlines that any other hotel loyalty program and that with some airlines, like Emirates and United Airlines, it even has a reciprocal benefits agreement (of sorts).
Live and Let’s Fly
ICE Agents May Remain At Airports Even After TSA Workers Are Paid
Even as TSA workers are finally set to be paid again, the presence of ICE agents at U.S. airports may not be going away. ICE Agents May Stay At Airports Even After TSA Workers Are Paid Even as the Trump administration moves to restore pay for TSA workers, it appears...
The Alviator
My Goodness, The Recline Shaming Really Needs To Stop…
While I think you should be mindful of the person behind you when reclining, the "recline shaming" on social media really needs to stop.
One Mile at a Time
Blacklane Fail: Driver Forgets Promised Car Seat, I Get Charged $190 Anyway
You’d think that a chauffeur service that promises to ”upgrade your travels” and that offers ”effortless travel at your fingertips” would do a little better than this. To Blacklane’s credit, I’m impressed by the service recovery, but only after I reached out.
Frequent Miler
How to see London Monopoly sights without going bankrupt
One of the most fun parts of the 100K Vacay challenge last year was getting to bring my wife along for the ride as I was able to book flights and accommodation for the two of us for less than 100K points. That said, we didn’t spend every minute together....
Points With a Crew
The Easiest Way To Get Your Free $50 From Rakuten (Deal Ending Soon!)
If you're not sure how to take advantage of the easy $50 welcome bonus from Rakuten, here is in my opinion the best way to get some easy money. Simply ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Return to AirAsia: My Latest Experience With a Recent Flight
I had no reason to hesitate to return to AirAsia based on past experiences with the airline, whose slogan is Now Everyone Can Fly — but what was my latest experience with a recent flight with the “low fares no-frills” airline that operated as Thai AirAsia? Although AirAsia was...
View from the Wing
Frontier Passenger Threatened To Kill Seatmate And Kept Insisting There Was A Bomb On Board
A Frontier passenger threatened to kill the woman next to him and kept insisting there was a bomb on board. The crew got him calmed down after landing, but the aircraft was still held away from the terminal while law enforcement figured out how to respond.
Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – Air India Airbus A350-900 taking off from London Heathrow Airport
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have an Air India Airbus A350-900 rotating and taking off from London Heathrow Airport as it begins its journey back to India. Air India operates a fleet of six Airbus A350-900 aircraft in its widebody fleet. The airline also operates...