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IndiGo’s CEO Pieter Elbers steps down with immediate effect; Rahul Bhatia takes charge
IndiGo's CEO Pieter Elbers has abruptly left the airline, resigning for "personal reasons" The post IndiGo’s CEO Pieter Elbers steps down with immediate effect; Rahul Bhatia takes charge appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
Points Miles and Bling
U.S. Preclearance Now Open at Billy Bishop Airport (YTZ)
Fantastic news for Canadian travellers: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Preclearance has officially opened at Billy Bishop Toronto City…
Live and Let’s Fly
Entitled American Airlines Passenger Kicked Off Flight For Playing Loud Videos Without Headphones
If you play videos out loud on a plane without headphones, you deserve to be thrown off the flight. That is exactly what happened on a recent American Airlines flight after a passenger refused to stop blasting videos on her phone when asked by the crew. Good. American Airlines Passenger...
View from the Wing
American Airlines London Catering May Finally Be Fixed — DO & CO Is a Big Upgrade for Premium Cabins
American’s Heathrow catering meltdown forced the airline into bare-minimum meals flown in from the U.S., but the pendulum may be swinging back fast in premium cabins. DO & CO is stepping in on London routes—an upgrade that could leave American’s long-haul meal service meaningfully better than what passengers were getting...
Michael W Travels
Getting Around London: Smart Mobility Choices for Modern Travelers
London is a city that is always alive. Starting from the early morning with business meetings in Canary Wharf, to the late-night theater shows in the West End, the capital does not stop. The size and nature of the city can be intimidating to anyone, whether a tourist or professional....
One Mile at a Time
SWISS A330 Retrofit Project: New First & Business Class, 1.5-Ton Weight
In 2025, SWISS introduced all new cabins for its long haul aircraft (including a new first and business class), in a project that’s known as SWISS Senses. SWISS is part of Lufthansa Group, so these cabins are essentially identical to the new Lufthansa Allegris concept, but with different branding.
Frequent Miler
You can now add Marriott gift cards to your Bonvoy account (both in-app & on website)
A few months ago, Marriott announced that they’d be enhancing their app to allow Bonvoy members to save Marriott gift cards to their account for easier redemption on stays. That change was meant to take place on March 2, but when I checked to see if that functionality was working...
Miles To Memories
Pssst! Lock In Thrifty Traveler Premium’s Price – FOR LIFE – Before 30% Increase Hits
There is a Thrifty Traveler Premium price increase coming later this week, but you can lock in the lower price for life now & save $20!
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Lock In Current Thrifty Traveler Subscription Rate at a Discount Now Before the Prices Increase
Lock in a current Thrifty Traveler membership rate for yourself now for life — and even save $20.00 off of your first year — before the prices increase effective as of Saturday, March 14, 2026... ...but you must...
One Mile at a Time
Major Starbucks Rewards Changes Live: Devaluation, But With Elite Status!
In January 2026, Starbucks announced major changes to its Starbucks Rewards loyalty program. While I can’t say I’m some diehard Starbucks fan, or that this is directly airline or hotel related, it’s still a major loyalty program, and it’s interesting to see the changes. I’d like to provide an update...
One Mile at a Time
Major Starbucks Rewards Changes Live: Devaluation, But With Elite Status!
In January 2026, Starbucks announced major changes to its Starbucks Rewards loyalty program. While I can’t say I’m some diehard Starbucks fan, or that this is directly airline or hotel related, it’s still a major loyalty program, and it’s interesting to see the changes. I’d like to provide an update...
View from the Wing
Thrifty Traveler Premium Prices Jump March 14 — Lock In the Current Rate for Life and Stack $20 Off Your First Year
Thrifty Traveler says it’s raising prices on March 14, but anyone who subscribes before then locks in the current annual rate for life as long as the membership stays active. If you’ve ever wanted a steady stream of premium-cabin award alerts and mistake-fare texts without monitoring deals all day, this...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
British Airways Comes to the Rescue of American Airlines to Help End its Catering Meltdown at London Heathrow
British Airways is coming to the rescue of its transatlantic joint venture business partner, American Airlines, to help solve a catering meltdown that the Texas-based carrier has been suffering in London Heathrow for more than a week. Since around March 1, American Airlines has been forced to ‘double cater’ its...
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Air India mounting 78 additional international flights into Europe, North America and South Asia in wake of the Middle East conflicts
Air India is operating over 17,000 seats to repatriate people stuck in India, Europe, or North America who are unable to travel due to the Middle East Conflict. Here are the details. The post Air India mounting 78 additional international flights into Europe, North America and South Asia in wake...
The Bulkhead Seat
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Opens US Preclearance Facility
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) has officially opened its new US Customs and…
One Mile at a Time
Southwest Airlines Bans Many Employees From Flying In Jumpseats
While the impact on the average passenger may be limited, Southwest Airlines is updating its employee travel policy in an interesting way, which is good news for some employees, and bad news for others.
TravelUpdate
Earn 90,000 Miles, Pay $0 Intro Annual Fee: Delta SkyMiles Gold Card Review
With this limited time offer, not only will you pay no fee for the first year, but also earn a welcome bonus of 90,000 Delta SkyMiles.
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United Is Cutting Mileage If You Don’t Have Their Credit Card — Now It’s Running Ads That Say You Matter Less
United didn’t just cut MileagePlus flight earnings by as much as 40% for customers without a co-branded credit card — it’s now spending ad dollars to underline the message that cardholders matter more. The new ad makes the “no card, fewer miles” reality explicit, even though a huge share of...
TravelUpdate
Should I Take Up This Tempting Upgrade Offer?
A few weeks back, I wrote about my upcoming trip to Hong Kong. After some amazing stays at…
One Mile at a Time
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Gets Long Awaited US Preclearance Facility
United States Customs & Border Protection (CBP) has Preclearance facilities at select foreign airports, whereby passengers clear customs and immigration prior to boarding their US-bound flight. The intent is that this is supposed to enhance security, and also be a competitive advantage for an airport.
Eye of the Flyer
Have a Delta Companion Certificate? You May Want to Book Holiday Flights Now
If you plan to travel during Thanksgiving or Christmas and hold a Delta Air Lines Companion Certificate, you might want to consider buying your tickets now. Delta Companion Certificates Four Delta SkyMiles® American Express Cards give cardholders a Companion Certificate, which is basically a one-time buy-one-get-one coupon for select Delta...
Live and Let’s Fly
TSA Lines Stretch To 3.5 Hours At Some Airports, But Is The DHS Shutdown Really To Blame?
Reports of hours-long TSA lines at U.S. airports are beginning to circulate just as the busy spring break travel season ramps up. Some observers are already blaming the ongoing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown. That may ultimately prove correct, but it is still a little early to draw firm...
One Mile at a Time
Guide To American AAdvantage Lifetime Million Miler Status
Many travel loyalty programs offer the ability to earn lifetime elite status. Ordinarily elite status has to be earned on an annual basis, so it sure is nice to be able to not worry about requalifying for status anymore.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Southwest Airlines Employees Up in Arms After Flight Attendants Secure Jumpseats For Aircrew Only
Southwest Airlines employees are said to be up in arms after the Dallas-based carrier banned anyone apart from flight attendants and pilots from using a jumpseat on any of its flights. Free or deeply discounted flights are one of the best perks of working for an airline, but non-revving, as...
View from the Wing
American Airlines Extends Doha and Tel Aviv Suspensions — As Iran’s Attacks Keep Middle East Skies Largely Closed
American Airlines has extended its Middle East suspensions again, pushing Philadelphia–Doha out to May 7 and delaying New York JFK–Tel Aviv until April 23, as Iran’s attacks keep much of the region’s airspace largely unusable.
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Axis Bank’s Airtel Credit Card Devalued: Lounge Access Removed, Cashback Structure Reworked from April 2026
The Airtel Axis Bank Credit Card has been sharply restructured, because all the benefits now depend on how much you spend on the card. Here are the details. The post Axis Bank’s Airtel Credit Card Devalued: Lounge Access Removed, Cashback Structure Reworked from April 2026 appeared first on Live From...
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Now collect Marriott Bonvoy points on your Swiggy purchases
You can now earn Marriott Bonvoy points from your Swiggy orders. A new collaboration that started today. The post Now collect Marriott Bonvoy points on your Swiggy purchases appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
The Bulkhead Seat
Lufthansa Plans Special Anniversary Flights to Celebrate 100 Years of Flying
I’ve written about the gorgeous 100th anniversary liveries that Lufthansa is releasing this year.…
The Bulkhead Seat
Know Before You Go: Check TSA Wait Times Before Heading to the Airport
This weekend, I wrote about the extreme waits that travelers were facing at airports…
Frequent Miler
Hilton Honors Complete Guide (2026)
Hilton Honors is the loyalty program for Hilton hotels & resorts and their many brands worldwide. Hilton has gotten a bit of a bad rap in the frequent-traveler community recently: its points have dropped ~15-20% in value, the maximum price for award nights has more than doubled, and there is...
The Alviator
Review: Japan Airlines A350 Premium Economy (HND-CDG)
A review of Japan Airlines' flagship A350 premium economy class from Tokyo to Paris, detailing the seat, catering, service, and more.
Points With a Crew
The New Capital One Venture Rewards Card Offer Is Worth At Least $1,000
Learn how signing up for the Capital One Venture Rewards credit card can supercharge your travel with 75,000 miles, $250 AND benefits that include ...