One Mile at a Time
Yikes: Southwest 737 & Helicopter On Collision Course, ATC Just Watches
You’d think we would’ve learned our lesson about a lack of separation between commercial aircraft and helicopters near airports from the fatal crash earlier this year, but here’s another incident that leaves us shaking our heads…
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Reykjavik Fish Restaurant in Iceland. Restaurant Review.
While we were walking along Laugavegur searching for a place to dine, I remembered that the last time I was in Iceland, food was incredibly pricy. I remember seeing a restaurant advertising a shrimp dish for the equivalent of $75.00 per person; and that an ordinary hamburger cost approximately $25.00....
2PAXfly
AIR NEW ZEALAND: New CEO plans to reclaim trans-Tasman market
Air New Zealand has a new CEO as of October 2025. Nikhil Ravishankar, the carrier’s former Chief Digital Officer has taken over the cockpit from former CEO, Greg Foran. In an Australian Financial Review article recently, we got an idea of his plans for the airline. Air New Zealand has...
View from the Wing
Airline Breakfasts Are Broken — In The Air, On The Ground, Here’s A Better Way To Think About Them
From rubbery eggs to lifeless pancakes, U.S. airline breakfasts have never figured out altitude—or appetite. The fix isn’t more bacon, it’s rethinking the entire meal: stop serving “breakfast” and start serving food that actually works in the air and on the ground.
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Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – United Airlines Airbus A320 climbing out of Chicago O’Hare International Airport
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a United Airlines Airbus A320 climbing out of Chicago O’Hare International Airport as it heads off on a short-haul mission. United Airlines operates a fleet of 71 Airbus A320 aircraft in its short to medium-haul fleet. The airline...
Your Mileage May Vary
Juice Jacking? USB Condoms? The Airport Phone Charging Warning You Should Know
Phones have become our boarding passes, wallets, cameras, maps, and social lifelines. Which means when your battery hits the red zone, rational thinking evaporates. That’s when the glowing beacon of…
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Mohammed VI Bridge in Morocco
As I was driving under a brilliant sun in a bright deep blue sky along the highways from Fez to Marrakech just east of the city of Rabat in Morocco, I crossed a bridge which I later found out that — at 950 meters in length with two arched towers...
View from the Wing
Alaska and Korean Air Are Breaking Up—Partnership Gutted January 1 [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.
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Live and Let’s Fly
Southwest Business Class, Lounges, Europe Flights Inevitable
Southwest Airlines has openly explored the possibility of adding business class, airport lounges, flights to Europe, and new aircraft – but it’s not if, it’s a matter of when. Southwest Will Move Into Premium Expansion, Here’s Why Management at Southwest Airlines has publicly stated it’s exploring a number of options...
PointsMath
10 Current Promotions on Buying Points & Miles [Nov’25]
Buying Hotel Points or Airline points can be an excellent way to top up miles or extend their validity. There are 10 offers to buy miles and points: 7 from airlines and 3 from hotel programs. All these points or miles purchases will be in foreign currency (USD/CAD/EUR), so using...
PointsMath
Last Day: Buy Avios with up to 40% Discount from Finnair [1.47¢/Avios or ₹ 1.29/Avios ]
Avios is the Miles Currency of Aer Lingus, British Airways, Finnair, Iberia Airlines & Qatar Airways. These airlines are members of the OneWorld Alliance, except Aer Lingus. All five airlines have separate frequent flyer programs, but Avios can be transferred among them within a minute, primarily via British Airways. You...
PointsMath
Buy Air Canada Aeroplan Points with up to 30% Discount [1.74¢ or ₹ 1.55/Point]
Air Canada is a member of the Star Alliance. Its frequent flyer program, Aeroplan, is one of the best as it has many airline partners, offers a stopover for just 5,000 points, and has good flight award availability. You can always transfer HDFC Points, Axis Bank Points, HSBC TravelOne Card Miles or SBI Miles...
One Mile at a Time
Air India A350 Business Class: World Class, Now We Need More Of This!
Hello from India, as I just flew Air India’s Airbus A350-900 business class on the 9hr10min flight from London (LHR) to Delhi (DEL), as the first part of my review trip. Air India has obviously been through quite the journey in the past several years, as it has been privatized,...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Miles & More: Earn up to 100 bonus status qualifying points on flights with the Lufthansa group airlines
If you are considering chasing status with Miles & More for 2026, this promotion for extra qualifying points on Lufthansa Group airlines may just be the trick for you. They are offering bonus points on select flights within Europe and across the Atlantic to and from the U.S. and Canada....
View from the Wing
3 Hours. 9 Lounges. 8 Drinks. How One Guy Squeezed Every Last Airport Perk From His Credit Card
One traveler turned ATL into a full-blown lounge marathon—3 hours, 9 lounges, 8 drinks—squeezing every last airport perk from his credit card. He rode the Plane Train, dodged Sky Club lines, and tested the 3-hour rule to its limits. Was it worth it? Watch and decide.
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PointsMath
Buy Lufthansa Miles & More Miles with Flat 50% Bonus [1.39¢ or ₹1.24/Mile] [Nov’25]
Lufthansa is a member of the Star Alliance. Its frequent flyer program is Miles & More. Although its miles are among the most difficult to earn worldwide, one of the easiest ways to obtain these miles is by purchasing Lufthansa Miles now with a Flat 50% bonus. This promotion is...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
‘You Damaged My Cat’: Passenger Sues Lufthansa After Flight Attedant Screams At Passenger Who Wanted To Pet Cat
There are bizarre, odd, and mystifying lawsuits, and then there’s this… A passenger is suing the German flag carrier Lufthansa for damaging their $2,000 pet cat after a flight attendant allegedly screamed at them for attempting to take the cat out of its carrier during an international flight. The passenger...
