Economy Class & Beyond
easyJet to open a base at London Southend
It seems its time for easyJet to open another base (or more accurately, re-open a base), this time at London Southend Airport (or Southend Airport for those of us old enough to remember the place). The new base will open in March 2025, with the airline planning to operate a...
One Mile at a Time
New Lisbon Airport To Open By 2034, Replacing Current One
It’s not often we see an entirely new airport built, especially in Europe. After all, it’s hard to find a large enough plot of land, and then you have all kinds of environmental and budget considerations. While we’ll see how this plays out, Portugal is planning on opening a major...
One Mile at a Time
United Cancels Los Angeles To Auckland & Brisbane Routes
United Airlines will be pulling the plug on two seasonal routes to the South Pacific, as flagged by @IshrionA. I can’t say I’m surprised, but it’s just another reminder of how no US airline can seemingly make Los Angeles work as a long haul, international hub.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
American Airlines Flight Attendants in ‘Intensive Mediation’ to Reach Contract Deal Potentially By the Memorial Day Weekend
The union which represents flight attendants at American Airlines says it welcomes recent developments in contract negotiations with the Fort Worth-based carrier as months of stalled talks appear to show signs of steady progress. The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) has just wrapped up three weeks of intensive negotiations...
Live from a Lounge
Etihad Guest changes to roll out on June 1, 2024
Changes are coming to the Etihad Guest loyalty programme on June 1, 2024. Some others have already been announced. Here are the details of the changes, to ensure that you are prepared for them. The post Etihad Guest changes to roll out on June 1, 2024 appeared first on Live...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Watch: Airline Worker Miarcously Escapes Serious Injury After Falling From Open Aircraft Door When Colleagues Remove the Airstairs Too Soon
An airline worker in Indonesia has miraculously escaped serious injury after falling out of an open aircraft door in Indonesia when his colleagues accidentally removed the airstairs away from the door just as he stepped off the airplane. The exact location and date of the alarming incident are still unknown,...
Frequent Miler
How Carrie & Stephen will score the 2024 Frequent Miler challenge (Flying by the Seat of our Points)
In less than three weeks, Frequent Miler’s annual challenge for 2024 will kick off: Flying by the Seat of our Points. This year, we’re testing our team’s skills with last minute travel. Greg, Nick and Tim will each have to book last minute travel to three different destinations assigned just...
Frequent Miler
What is Delta elite status worth?
Most airlines offer extra benefits to their most valuable customers. If you fly enough with an airline, you can become “elite”. Of course, not all elites are equal. Most airlines have multiple elite tiers to differentiate their valuable customers from their really valuable customers. And, of course, airlines offer the...
Frequent Miler
What is Delta elite status worth?
Most airlines offer extra benefits to their most valuable customers. If you fly enough with an airline, you can become “elite”. Of course, not all elites are equal. Most airlines have multiple elite tiers to differentiate their valuable customers from their really valuable customers. And, of course, airlines offer the...
Eye of the Flyer
It’s For Real: The Mirage in Las Vegas Sets a Closing Date
The end of an era will soon be here: The Mirage Hotel & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip announced the final day guests can stay at the resort — and which day operations will end altogether. The property will then be under construction and transformed into “the highly anticipated...
View from the Wing
Corporate Raider Carl Icahn Walking Away From JetBlue: Victory Or Grim Future For The Airline?
With JetBlue struggling, corporate raider Carl Icahn took nearly a 10% stake in the carrier and won the right to appointment members to the airline's board. Now he's walking away? Continue reading Corporate Raider Carl Icahn Walking Away From JetBlue: Victory Or Grim Future For The Airline?...
The Shutterwhale
Exclusive Accor Private Sale for Members: Save Up to 35% on Stays Across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the Pacific!
Enjoy 25% off stays of two nights or more at participating Accor hotels across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the Pacific - Accor Plus members can access the sale now with an additional 10% savings (bringing the total discount to 35%) for participating properties in Asia and the Pacific.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
A 25% Gratuity? For Take Out Food? Seriously?!?
I was ordering food from my portable electronic device to pick up an order of food from a local restaurant whose main business is take-out orders. Towards the end of the order, I saw options to pay as much as a 25% gratuity for take out food. Seriously?!? The food was not... The...
Frequent Miler
How to find incredible flight deals with Google Flights
When great flight deals are reported online, on this site or others, I’m often interested, but it’s exceptionally rare for me to take advantage of them.  The deals hardly ever include departures out of my home airport (Detroit) and the timing of the deals rarely meets my needs.  Luckily, Google...
ATX Jetsetter
The Battle is on for DCA Slots: American, San Antonio Pursue Nonstop Flight
American Airlines and the City of San Antonio have partnered with one another to pursue a direct flight to Washington, D.C. The post The Battle is on for DCA Slots: American, San Antonio Pursue Nonstop Flight appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Earn up to 15,000 bonus Aeroplan points on Air Canada flights to Australia
Air Canada is offering up to 15,000 bonus Aeroplan points on flights to Australia that are booked during their recently launched Australia seat sale. Not are bonus Aeroplan points up for grabs but the sale also provides a $300 discount on new bookings of select Economy, Premium Economy Lowest and...
The Bulkhead Seat
The Mirage Hotel & Casino Closes on July 17th and Gears Up for Hard Rock Transformation
The Mirage Hotel & Casino is getting ready to close. July 17th will be… The post The Mirage Hotel & Casino Closes on July 17th and Gears Up for Hard Rock Transformation appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Travel With Grant
Earn 4x Bonus Citi ThankYou Points at Restaurants with Citi Double Cash Credit Card (Targeted Email Offer)
Good afternoon everyone, I hope your week is going well.  Earlier today, I received an email from Citi regarding my Citi Double Cash Credit Card.  The subject line sounded generic: "Grant, Activate your offer today and start earning now" and didn't look very enticing until I read further down the...
The Bulkhead Seat
Air Canda Offers the Largest Buy-On-Board Menu of Any North American Carrier
Airplane food is not something that gets people too excited. Even in premium cabins… The post Air Canda Offers the Largest Buy-On-Board Menu of Any North American Carrier appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Miles To Memories
Vegas Sphere Upgrades, Rio Cracks Down, El Cortez Expanding & Plaza’s Brilliant Marketing Continues!
The Vegas Sphere is getting upgraded already, a historic Vegas property is expanding, Rio cracks down on free Hyatt breakfasts, mini craps tables, Paris Versailles update and a day in the life of a casino CEO. The post Vegas Sphere Upgrades, Rio Cracks Down, El Cortez Expanding & Plaza’s Brilliant...
View from the Wing
Anyone Can Get Away With The Southwest Preboarding Scam – And The Airline Just Shrugs
A Southwest passenger complained on social media about four young girls and their parents pre-boarding their flight despite "not need[ing] assistance or extra time" and Southwest responded that "many disabilities aren't visible" so they are "unable to question preboarding requests." We regret any frustration, Stephanie. As many disabilities aren't visible, we're...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
May 15 Bonus Offer Highlight: airBaltic Club – 2x points on all flights booked during their Hot Cherry Deals Sale
Today's Bonus Offer Highlight is another bonus from airBaltic Club who are offering 2x points for flights booked during their Hot Cherry Deals Sale. Check out all of the new bonuses added today here: The post May 15 Bonus Offer Highlight: airBaltic Club – 2x points on all flights booked during...
Points With a Crew
Chase Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card – 3 Reasons It’s One Of The Best!
The Chase Ink Business Preferred is an incredible card with a sign up bonus easily worth over $1,000. And now it is even easier to get, because Chase has ...
TravelUpdate
Hotel Review: Hilton DoubleTree in Ealing in London
I was in London for a few days and didn’t want to stay in the city so I decided on the Hilton Doubletree in Ealing in London. It is in a really pleasant position on the A406 right across from the large Ealing Common. Ealing Common underground station is about...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Singapore Airlines Employees to Get Bonus Worth Nearly 8 Months Pay After Carrier Reports Best Ever Profits
Singapore Airlines is to pay its employees a massive profit-sharing bonus worth nearly eight months of basic wages after the carrier reported its best-ever financial performance on the back of continuing ‘robust demand’ for air travel. On Wednesday, the airline said employees would get a 32-week bonus, which is equal...
BoardingArea
Points Game: Tortoise Strategy Triumphs [Weekly Top Posts]
1. Error in FAA Reauthorization Bill Could Let Airlines Put Travel Agents Out of Business The FAA Reauthorization bill requires travel agents to provide refunds where they are the vendor of record charging the customer - even when they’ve paid the airline and the airline hasn’t given the money back...
Your Mileage May Vary
Why Can’t We Renew Passports Online Anymore?
In December 2021, President Biden signed an executive order on Transforming Federal Customer Experience and Service Delivery to Rebuild Trust in Government. I don’t know how much it would actually…
Miles To Memories
Citi 5X Targeted Spending Offers: Earn Extra Points Now Through July
Citi has long been one of the more active banks when it comes to sending out targeted spending offers. The post Citi 5X Targeted Spending Offers: Earn Extra Points Now Through July appeared first on Miles to Memories.
The Bulkhead Seat
Spirit Adds Three New Routes in August and Suspends Five in September
Airlines giveth and airlines taketh away. Spirit Airlines is adding three new routes and… The post Spirit Adds Three New Routes in August and Suspends Five in September appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Miles To Memories
New Best Western Promotion: Stay Three Nights and Earn 10,000 Points
From May 20 through September 2, 2024, members will earn 10,000 points when staying three nights (which do not need to be consecutive). The post New Best Western Promotion: Stay Three Nights and Earn 10,000 Points appeared first on Miles to Memories.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Save Up to 20% 2024 With World of Hyatt in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East — Plus…
You can save up to 20% 2024 with World of Hyatt for qualifying stays at 153 participating hotel and resort properties in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East through Saturday, January 4, 2025... ...but you must... The post Save Up to 20% 2024 With World of Hyatt in Europe, Africa, and the...
Live and Let’s Fly
Shocking: Man Plummets From A320 Door To Ground After Ground Handling Snafu
A terrifying video has emerged of a man who plummeted to the ground from the passenger door of an Airbus A320 in Indonesia after failing to notice that the stairs had been prematurely pulled away from the aircraft. Man Falls To Ground After Stepping Off A320 With Air Stairs Removed...