One Mile at a Time
Air India Crash Investigation Focuses On Engine Fuel Control Switches
On June 12, 2025, we saw anAir India Boeing 787 crash after takeofffrom Ahmedabad, killing hundreds. This is the most fatal aviation accident in roughly a decade, and its also one of the most mysterious.What would cause a Boeing 787to essentially fall out of the sky just seconds after takeoff?
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Five Massive Changes Virgin Atlantic Is Making To Transform The Flying Experience For Passengers
Virgin Atlantic has just announced a huge investment to transform the passenger experience through every stage of a customer’s journey… from a reimagined mobile app with a built-in AI concierge service, to refurbished premium lounges in London and New York, and a long-anticipated retrofit of its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fleet....
Live from a Lounge
Axis Bank and ICICI Bank cut Dreamfolks for lounge access on some card programmes (including Atlas)
Dreamfolks, the largest intermediary facilitating lounge access in Indian airports, has seen the exit of some of their programmes operated for ICICI Bank and Axis Bank. Here is how this is playing out. The post Axis Bank and ICICI Bank cut Dreamfolks for lounge access on some card programmes (including...
2PAXfly
QANTAS: Cyber hack update — 5.7 million in data breach
In an update to the previous story on the hacking of Frequent Flyer data, Qantas has started emailing customers affected by last week’s call centre cyber incident. The Australian airline is detailing exactly what personal data was compromised and what wasn’t. The update may allay some fears, but is also...
The Bulkhead Seat
The Dominican Republic’s Low-Cost-Carrier, Arajet, Wants to Add Seven US Cities to its Map
Last year, I had never even heard of Arajet, but I first wrote about… The post The Dominican Republic’s Low-Cost-Carrier, Arajet, Wants to Add Seven US Cities to its Map appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
Sapphire Lounge by The Club at LGA
Yesterday, on our way to livin’ the Dunkin’ dream, Nick and I had a chance to visit the Sapphire Lounge at LGA (LaGuardia Airport). It was excellent! The lounge offers unlimited visits to anyone with a J.P. Morgan Reserve card, Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card, Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ Card, or...
Points With a Crew
Should you sign up for the Capital One Venture or Venture X Card?
The Capital One Venture and Venture X cards are 2 cards that earn super valuable Venture miles. But which of these two powerhouse cards is the best? Let's look at ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Across the Bridge Between Continental Plates in Iceland
Although I decided to drive around Iceland clockwise from Keflavik International Airport over a period of eleven days, the first thing I did after picking up the rental car was to drive approximately 20 minutes south to Miðlína, at which there is a literal bridge between the North American and Eurasian...
You Are Travel
You’re All Set to Head Out on Your Next Trip, But Have You Done This ONE THING Regarding Your Hotel?
Tl;dr – You’re all set to depart for your trip in a few days but have you ‘re-shopped’…
The Bulkhead Seat
China Airlines is the Latest SkyTeam Carrier to Commit to the New Terminal One at New York JFK
China Airlines announced yesterday that it’s planning to move to the upcoming Terminal One… The post China Airlines is the Latest SkyTeam Carrier to Commit to the New Terminal One at New York JFK appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
(New routes announced) Fly the JetBlue/Dunkin’ plane to earn TrueBlue Mosaic 1 status + Dunkin’ Boosted status
Update 7/8/25: The routes for the JetBlue/Dunkin’ plane next week have been announced: BOS – DEN dep. 6:06 am EST (B6 0493) DEN – BOS dep. 9:24 am EST (B6 0494)  BOS – SMF dep. 4:36 pm EST (B6 0915) SMF – BOS dep. 9:04 pm EST (B6 0916) These...
Frequent Miler
Straight from the JetBlue Dunkin’ plane…sort of | Coffee Break Ep62 | 7-8-25 | Podcast
On this episode, Greg joined Nick on his attempt to fly the JetBlue Dunkin’ plane for 3 months of Mosaic 1 status and Dunkin’ Boosted status. Straight from the JetBlue Dunkin’ plane…sort of Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast platform. You can click the timestamps...
View from the Wing
Virgin Atlantic Finally Kills Off Notorious ‘Business Class Coffins’ From 2028—But Free Starlink Wi-Fi Is Coming Sooner
They will retrofit their Boeing 787-9s that offer a 20-year old business class coffin to a seat similar to their Airbus A330neo, and increase the size of business class to 56 seats - but remove the bar to make room. Continue reading Virgin Atlantic Finally Kills Off Notorious ‘Business Class Coffins’...
Your Mileage May Vary
Big Changes Are Coming to Fisherman’s Wharf. Will It Still Be the Same?
Fisherman’s Wharf is one of the most visited neighborhoods in San Francisco — and for good reason. With views of the bay, a front-row seat to Alcatraz, street performers, seafood…
The Bulkhead Seat
EL AL Plans 42 Weekly Flights to the United States Starting in October
EL AL plans to offer 42 weekly flights to the United States starting in… The post EL AL Plans 42 Weekly Flights to the United States Starting in October appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Eye of the Flyer
CLEAR Now Has a Concierge Service to Help You With Your Bags and Find Your Gate
You're in luck if you're a CLEAR+ member and want low-key VIP-ish treatment: there's now a CLEAR Concierge service. The post CLEAR Now Has a Concierge Service to Help You With Your Bags and Find Your Gate appeared first on Eye of the Flyer.
Frequent Miler
Earn 50K Alaska Airlines miles when getting mortgage through Rate.com
Rate.com (formerly Guaranteed Rate) used to have a partnership with United Airlines which offered bonus MileagePlus miles when taking out a new mortgage or refinancing with them. That partnership seems to have ended, but they’ve struck up a new partnership with Alaska Airlines which awards 50,000 bonus Mileage Plan miles...
One Mile at a Time
SFO ATC Makes Mistake, Scolds British Airways Pilot: “Know Your Aircraft”
An air traffic controller at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) gave a British Airways pilot the incorrect instructions, and then scolded him. If nothing else, this clearly reflects just how stressed out some air traffic controllers are, and how collectively bad we are at deescalation.
You Are Travel
Hyatt’s Running a Pretty Solid 25% Off Sale on Top-Tier Properties in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and APAC Right Now
Tl;dr – Hyatt members can save up to 25% at some pretty desirable properties for stays this summer…
The Bulkhead Seat
Virgin Atlantic Will Offer Free, Fleet-Wide Starlink Wi-Fi
Starlink adoption is rapidly occurring at airlines around the world. United Airlines will be… The post Virgin Atlantic Will Offer Free, Fleet-Wide Starlink Wi-Fi appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Miles To Memories
My First Foray as a Virgin Red Mastercard Personal Perks Virgin
My first year with the Virgin Red Mastercard has been one of exploration. I'm focusing on the Personal Perks more, and I like what I see. The post My First Foray as a Virgin Red Mastercard Personal Perks Virgin appeared first on Miles to Memories.
View from the Wing
Exclusive: American Airlines Now Lets Everyone Standby To Nearby Airports—Even With Checked Bags
Everyone can now standby on American Airlines for free. They'll no longer be told to use the website or mobile app if asking an agent for help. The airline no longer actually forbids standing by within 45 minutes of departure, they just don't guarantee it for most customers. ...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
[OFFER CLOSED] Fly Turkish Airlines to 6 continents and earn 1 million Miles&Smiles miles!
Next up in the fly lots get a lot of miles or points challenges is Turkish Airlines who are offering 1 Million Miles to all members who fly to six continents with the airline.   JULY 8 UPDATE: Turkish Airlines have closed this promotion early! It appears it may have...
Miles To Memories
New Amsterdam Centurion Lounge Opening in 2026
American Express revealed today that it plans to expand the Centurion Lounge Network with a new location at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). The post New Amsterdam Centurion Lounge Opening in 2026 appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Frequent Miler
(50% off sale extended) CardPointers: Automatically enroll offers to all of your cards
CardPointers is an app/website/browser extension that helps you track all your credit cards, their various benefits, etc. Its most popular feature is the ability to auto-enroll card-linked spending offers like Amex Offers, Citi Offers, etc. Rather than having to go through and manually click to enroll in each offer, CardPointers...
Your Mileage May Vary
What Really Happens If You Smoke on a Plane or Destroy the Lavatory Smoke Detector
Commercial planes with a passenger capacity of 20 or more are equipped with a smoke detector system that monitors the lavatories for smoke. Smoke indicators provide a warning light in…
The Travel Sisters
Best Amazon Prime Day Travel & Luggage Deals
Looking for travel deals for Amazon Prime Day? We have put together our list of our favorite travel products which are currently on sale. The post Best Amazon Prime Day Travel & Luggage Deals appeared first on The Travel Sisters.
Points With a Crew
Up to 20% off Gift Cards at Amazon (Starbucks, Lyft, Google, Doordash, Uber and More)
Amazon is running a gift card sale with up to 20% off on a ton of cards including Starbucks, Lyft, Google, Doordash, Uber and more
Frequent Miler
Chase Freedom Flex card currently only available via referrals & product change
About a week ago, Chase quietly took down the application page for its Freedom Flex card. If you’d been interested in getting the card, you’re not out of luck. That’s because it’s still available via referral links and product change. It’s not clear why Chase has taken down public application...
One Mile at a Time
Finally: Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787s Get Cabin Overhaul, New Business Class
Virgin Atlantic has just announced plans to update the cabins of its Boeing 787-9s, which has to be one of the most overdue cabin overhauls out there, at least among reputable airlines. Separately, the Heathrow-based SkyTeam carrier has also revealed it will introduce free Starlink Wi-Fi.
Altitude Yes
Delta Flight Diverts After Portable Power Bank Catches Fire
This diversion adds to the growing number of incidents regarding fires from portable power banks. The post Delta Flight Diverts After Portable Power Bank Catches Fire first appeared on Altitude Yes.
One Mile at a Time
Cool: Virgin Atlantic Adding Free Starlink Wi-Fi As Of 2026
Yet another airline has just announced plans to introduce free Starlink Wi-Fi for passengers…