The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other agencies have banned power banks from checked… The post Emirates is the Latest Airline to Ban Using Power Banks on Its Aircraft appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

I’ve written extensively about the European Union’s generous laws (known as EC261) when it comes to cash compensation for delayed and canceled flights. In this post, I figure it’s worth addressing how the United Kingdom has a similar scheme, often referred to unofficially as UK261.

A frequent flyer who has traveled to 39 countries and is on a plane “literally every week” says he has never experienced anything like what occurred on a recent flight from the Bulgarian capital Sofia to London Stansted when Ryanair cabin crew directly and repeatedly told passengers to hurry up...

Travel-related things I’ve seen this week that made me smile, chortle, or even laugh out loud. When Grandpa’s on vacation & still learning how to use his new GoPro camera…

Some stories just warm your heart, and Grandma Noreen’s decades-long travel tradition with her grandchildren is one of them. Grandma Noreen’s 25-Year Travel Tradition Culminates In Hawaii Trip With Grandchildren From 2000 to 2024, Grandma Noreen took her grandchildren–all 16 of them–one at a time on trips. What an incredible...

Chase today officially launched the revamped Chase Sapphire Reserve card which now has an annual fee of $795 and a welcome bonus of 100,000 points and a $500 Chase Travel credit. The post Ending Soon! Chase Sapphire Reserve Now Live: Earn 100,000 Points and $500 Credit appeared first on Miles to...

United Airlines faced chaos as a decades-old computer glitch grounded flights nationwide, leaving passengers stranded amidst jokes about outdated technology. Dubbed "Windows 95 in the Sky," the incident highlighted the fragility of airline systems still reliant on vintage software. The post Windows 95 in the Sky: United Airlines Grounds Fleet After...

Today's bonus offer highlight is the next buy miles bonus from United MileagePlus that offers up to 100% more miles. This is a mystery bonus that is revealed after you login. Check out all of the new bonuses added today: The post August 8 Bonus Offer Highlight: United MileagePlus – Buy...

Yesterday, I wrote about a passenger smoking weed in the lavatory of an United… The post Pickleball Influencer Vapes in American Airlines Lavatory and Accuses Flight Attendant of Assault appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

Welcome to The Morning Shave for Friday, August 8, 2025. Visit BaldThoughts.com/tms to read all the stories. We read a ton of travel articles each day for our research to share the best travel tips, tricks, and news with you. Here are the articles we think you should read. Don’t...

In the news recently are two parents who, when faced with their kid's expired passport at check in, decided to just leave the kid at the airport and board the flight anyways.

The initial images of the new Acela's interiors look pretty good. It's hard to judge a seat's comfort from photos, but the trains are well lit and modern. The post A Look Inside Amtrak’s New Acela Train, the Avelia Liberty (Entering Service August 28, 2025) first appeared on Altitude Yes.

The big brouhaha on the internet for the past several days has been revolving around Delta Air Lines and whether or not it is, or is planning to use artificial…

If you have an American Express credit card that earns cash back, then you can save 30% on your next Amazon purchase. The post Save 30% on Amazon with Amex Rewards Dollars [YMMV] appeared first on Miles to Memories.

In October 2022, Air Cte dIvoire placed a fascinating wide body aircraft order, and the airline even plans to introduce a first class product. I know I’m probably more interested in this order than anyone else outside of Cte dIvoire (and perhaps even anyone inside the country!), so by all...

In an update to its safety rules, Emirates is banning the use of all power banks onboard its aircraft effective October 1, 2025. The post Emirates is Banning the Use of Power Banks Onboard appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.

The elegant solution isn’t to book a window and aisle seat instead what you want is two aisle seats across from each other. Why don't more people do this? Continue reading The Window + Aisle Strategy Failed Again—What Smart Couples Book Instead For Guaranteed Extra Space...

IHG One Rewards has launched another sale on the cash portion of its Points & Cash rates, this time for 20% across all brands. This not only provides an ok discount if you need a stay, but also could create an opportunity to buy IHG points for less than 0.5...

I understand that lawsuits are often filed against major corporations in hopes of bringing about change. In the United States, we’re used to some pretty aggressive lawsuits. However, even by those standards, I struggle to see merit to a lawsuit that has just been filed against an airline, as flagged...

Self-proclaimed ‘celebrity pickleball coach’ Peter “Kobe” Nguyen turned getting caught vaping inflight into a viral spectacle when he filmed a heated exchange with the American Airlines flight attendant who caught him on a flight from Phoenix to San Francisco. Continue reading “Say Sorry Right Now!” Celebrity Pickleball Coach Confronts American Airlines...

Hyatt’s Globalist elite status inspires global lust for many points and miles collectors. The benefits are the best in the industry, including guaranteed room upgrades, waived parking fees on award stays, and hot breakfast for two adults and two children at almost all properties (except for vacation rental properties). There’s...

Bolivia’s national airline is adding a second route to the United States, which I think might just qualify as the world’s least pleasant flight? Y’all tell me.

An American Airlines flight from Phoenix (PHX) to San Francisco (SFO) took a bizarre turn when a self-proclaimed celebrity industry “expert” was caught vaping in the lavatory, then tried to spin himself as the victim by accusing the flight attendant of assault. American Passenger Caught Vaping, Then Fires Fake-Lawyer Claims...

A woman is suing American Airlines for as much as $216,000 after online check-in failed to work ahead of an international flight from Paris to Chicago O’Hare in June. The woman claims the glitchy online check-in system constitutes an injury under the Montreal Convention. Kelsey Brickl from Illinois filed her...

Those looking to book this hotel should take advantage of the Member Opening Offer rate, which comes with a complimentary breakfast. This rate is available for the rest of this year! The post Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur Opens as Brand’s 50th Property first appeared on Altitude Yes.