View from the Wing
Former CEO Doug Parker Explains How Contract Costs And Covid Forced American Airlines To Delay Free Wifi Until 2026
American Airlines promises free wifi starting in 2026 which is outstanding and long overdue. ConciergeKey members actually get free wifi starting May 1. Former American Chairman and CEO Doug Parker explains what took so long. Continue reading Former CEO Doug Parker Explains How Contract Costs And Covid Forced American Airlines To...
Frequent Miler
Alaska Airlines sale: To/from Alaska from 4K miles or $149 one way
Alaska Airlines is running a sale that’s valid on both cash and miles bookings. It’s not valid on as many routes as their normal sales, but with booking options from $149 or 4,000 miles one way, it could still provide some decent value. The Deal Book flights to/from Alaska from...
The Bulkhead Seat
JetBlue TrueBlue Members Can Now Book Japan Airlines Award Seats
JetBlue announced today that it’s adding a new international award partner. TrueBlue members can… The post JetBlue TrueBlue Members Can Now Book Japan Airlines Award Seats appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
April 23 Bonus Offer Highlight: WestJet Rewards – Earn up to 7,500 bonus points for companion voucher flights in Canada
Today's bonus offer highlight is for our Canadian followers who can receive up to 7,500 bonus WestJet Rewards points when using their credit card companion voucher for flights within Canada. Check out all of the new bonuses added today: The post April 23 Bonus Offer Highlight: WestJet Rewards – Earn up...
The Bulkhead Seat
Severe Turbulence Injures Five on Flight Between San Francisco and Singapore
United Airlines flight UA1 from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Singapore Changi Airport… The post Severe Turbulence Injures Five on Flight Between San Francisco and Singapore appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
One Mile at a Time
Wow: Delta’s Generous $43K+ Compensation On Overbooked Flight
It’s not uncommon to see flights overbooked, and in those situations, airlines typically issue denied boarding compensation. Here’s an absolutely wild example of how lucrative this can be for passengers, as flagged by PYOK.
Economy Class & Beyond
flyadeal signs for Airbus A330neos
Saudi Group’s low-cost carrier, flyadeal, has signed an order for 10 Airbus A330neo aircraft. The order will cover 10 A330-900 aircraft for flyadeal. Like all A330neo aircraft, they will be powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines. This move marks the first widebody order for the subsidiary and paves the way...
Live and Let’s Fly
American Airlines No Longer Collects Bang & Olufsen Headphones Early In Premium Cabins, A Small But Important Win
American Airlines has stopped collecting Bang & Olufsen headphones early on many premium flights with plans to fully scrap this annoying practice later in 2025. Bang & Olufsen No Longer Collected Early On American Airlines In my flight review from Los Angeles to New York I published just last week,...
ATX Jetsetter
JetBlue and Japan Airlines Announce Reciprocal Points Redemptions
JetBlue TrueBlue members can now redeem points for Japan Airlines flights while JAL Mileage Bank members can redeem on JetBlue flights. The post JetBlue and Japan Airlines Announce Reciprocal Points Redemptions appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
The Bulkhead Seat
Promo: Earn 3,000 Bonus Points at MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy® Properties in Las Vegas
The MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy® includes 12 MGM Resorts’ properties in Las Vegas.… The post Promo: Earn 3,000 Bonus Points at MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy® Properties in Las Vegas appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
United Airlines Flight to Singapore Hit By Severe Turbulence, Five Injured, Including One Seriously
A United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Singapore was rocked by severe turbulence as it flew over the Philipines last month, leaving one flight attendant seriously injured, and four other people with minor injuries. What Happened? United flight UA1 from San Francisco International Airport to Singapore on March 27,...
One Mile at a Time
Foreign Visits To United States Decline Sharply: Here’s The Data
We’ve heard a lot of stories about decreased foreign travel demand to the United States, for a variety of reasons. That information has largely been anecdotal, or has been based on forecasts rather than actual travel data, since there’s a gap between when people book tickets and when they actually...
View from the Wing
Delta Handed Out $43,400 On One Flight—This Guy Got $3,000 After Boarding, Skipped Work, And Told His CEO It Beat Their Bonus
On Monday morning Delta Air Lines was handing out $3,000 to passengers to take a later flight from Chicago to Seattle. It was the 7:50 a.m. departure the morning after Easter. And one passenger shares what happened after they had already boarded. Continue reading Delta Handed Out $43,400 On One Flight—This...
Frequent Miler
New Bilt redemption option: Student loans for 1 cent per point (or possibly better)
Bilt Rewards has launched a new redemption option today that will likely be appealing for a subset of its loyalty program members. Those with student loans serviced by five major loan providers can now redeem points for student loan repayments at a rate of 1 cent per point. Depending on...
Wingtips
Widening the Wings: Flyadeal Orders 10 A330-900neos for Future Expansion
Flyadeal, the low-cost sibling of Saudia, has always kept things lean, mean, and single-aisle. But now? They’re going… The post Widening the Wings: Flyadeal Orders 10 A330-900neos for Future Expansion appeared first on Wingtips.
Economy Class & Beyond
Virgin Atlantic prepares to launch its Seoul service, as well building out eastwards
It’s been long rumoured, but it seems that Virgin Atlantic is ready to add Seoul, South Korea to its network, as well as working on the eastern part of its network. The flight is finally going ahead, as part of the Korean Air/Asiana Airlines merger, as part of the competition concerns on the route....
One Mile at a Time
Easy Way To Maximize Rakuten New Member Bonus, Earn $40
Link: Sign-up for a Rakuten account with a best-ever $40 bonus
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Virgin Atlantic Announces Launch Date For New Non-Stop Flights From London to Seoul, South Korea, in Clever Deal For Major Rival
Virgin Atlantic has announced the launch date for a new non-stop flight from London to Seoul, South Korea, with a daily service expected to commence on March 29, 2026. The airline will become the only British carrier to offer non-stop flights to South Korea after British Airways abandoned the country...
The Bulkhead Seat
Priority Pass Adds Brand New Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse at LAX With Ridiculous Entry Fee
Priority Pass provides members (largely gained through holding certain credit cards) with access to… The post Priority Pass Adds Brand New Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse at LAX With Ridiculous Entry Fee appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
The Bulkhead Seat
Gate Shuffle: Virgin Atlantic Adds New Service From London to Seoul
Virgin Atlantic announced today that it’s adding nonstop service from London Heathrow Airport (LHR)… The post Gate Shuffle: Virgin Atlantic Adds New Service From London to Seoul appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
One Mile at a Time
You Can Now Redeem JetBlue Points On Japan Airlines: Is It A Good Deal?
JetBlue TrueBlue is increasingly adding award redemptions on partner airlines, which is exciting. In the past year or so, weve seen TrueBlue add online redemptions for Hawaiian Airlines, Qatar Airways, TAP Air Portugal, and Icelandair. Now weve seen TrueBlue add redemptions on Japan Airlines, giving members more opportunities to redeem...
View from the Wing
Last Chance Before Southwest Ends Open Seating: 90s Legend Kato Kaelin’s Barf Bag Hack Scores Empty Middle Seat [Roundup]
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading Last Chance Before Southwest Ends Open Seating: 90s Legend Kato Kaelin’s Barf Bag Hack Scores Empty Middle Seat [Roundup]...
TravelUpdate
What’s in my wallet? Travel credit cards I’m currently carrying
My travel plans determine which travel credit cards I decide to carry in my wallet. Here's how my credit card wallet looks like right now.
Miles For Family
So many trips, not enough points
The other day, I called my husband at work and said I needed to run something by him. He immediately said, “What new trip are you planning now?” Ha! I actually wasn’t calling about a new trip, but I can see why he said that. I usually have several trips...
Eye of the Flyer
“People have no idea how little we make” — Heartbreaking Stories of Flight Attendants and Poor Pay
Some people think that flight attendants make a lot of money (all while jetsetting around the world, staying in posh European hotels or relaxing on a white-sand beach between flights, of course). Maybe that’s true for a very, very small percentage of flight attendants. Perhaps some private aviation flight attendants...
TravelUpdate
Is there any reason to upgrade to First Class on Dutch trains?
The Dutch Railways – or Nederlandse Spoorwegen to use the local lingo – offer both First Class and…
Frequent Miler
All-in with Hawaiian Airlines Miles: Better late than never?
Last year, Greg went all-in on Hawaiian Airlines Hawaiian Miles. At the time, I hesitated. I really can’t explain why it took me so long, but I’ve finally hopped on board the Hawaiian Airlines Hawaiian Miles train. Unfortunately, waiting to do so means that my bet on Hawaiian isn’t as...
One Mile at a Time
Virgin Atlantic Launching Seoul Incheon Flights As Part Of Clever Deal
While Virgin Atlantic’s route network is heavily focused on transatlantic flights, the airline will be launching a new route to Asia. The motive for this new service is a bit unconventional, though.
Live and Let’s Fly
Scandinavian Airlines Brings The World To Your Tray Table: Introducing “Flavors By SAS”​
The longstanding Nordic-focused inflight catering menu on Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is about to change. SAS Retires “New Nordic” And Goes Global With Inflight Dining SAS is spicing up its onboard menus, the first major update in eight years. Starting October 1, 2025, SAS will launch a new in-flight dining program...
One Mile at a Time
Ouch: $846.81 Checked Bag Charge On Award Ticket Due To Glitch
An OMAAT reader shared a frustrating experience he recently faced while redeeming miles. This isn’t the first time that I’ve heard of a story like this, so I figure it’s worth covering here.
Wingtips
Virgin Atlantic Launches London to Seoul Flights from March 2026
Route: London Heathrow (LHR) – Seoul Incheon (ICN) Launch Date: 26 March 2026 Aircraft: Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Seats… The post Virgin Atlantic Launches London to Seoul Flights from March 2026 appeared first on Wingtips.
One Mile at a Time
Buy Lifemiles With Up To 155% Bonus (1.29 Cents Per Mile)
Buying miles & points strategically can represent a great value, especially for first and business class travel. The avianca lifemiles program has just launched its newest promotion on purchased miles.