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Cathay Pacific’s New 777 Economy Class: Surprisingly Delightful
I flew Cathay Pacific's "new" 777 economy class from Hong Kong to Sydney. I might prefer it to the A350, which I wasn't expecting.
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Cathay Pacific’s A350 Economy Class: A Couple More Design Flaws Than I Was Expecting
While I enjoyed my recent flight in Cathay Pacific's A350 economy class, I was a little surprised by some of the seat's design flaws.
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Paddle Your Own Kanoo
MAGA Are Turning On United Airlines As Chief Executive Scott Kirby is Accused of Being a ‘Wolf in Sheeps Clothing’
United Airlines is facing a growing backlash from MAGA loyalists after grassroots supporters of President Trump discovered that chief executive Scott Kirby had seemingly and dramatically changed his political beliefs after the Republican victory in 2024. Of particular concern to vocal MAGA influencers like Laura Loomer is United’s prior record...
Live from a Lounge
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"
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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...
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...
Live from a Lounge
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.
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View from the Wing
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...
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...
The Alviator
The Best Non-U.S. Priority Pass Lounge I’ve Ever Been To
Priority Pass lounges are not normally something to get excited about, but I think I've just found my favourite one (outside of the U.S.).
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When Can You Use Lounges Located In Another Part Of The Airport?
Can you use lounges in the non-Schengen area of the airport when flying Schengen? What about a different terminal? This post unpacks both.
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Low-Cost Premium Cabins Between East Asia and Europe: Stretch Your Legs On The Cheap
Here are some low-cost airlines that operate premium cabins between Asia and Europe, presenting an opportunity to fly comfortably for cheap.
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