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Air India inaugure à Delhi son nouveau Maharaja Lounge
La transformation d’Air India est un chantier qui s’entend sur le long terme. Quatre ans après la privatisation, les signaux positifs se multiplient, mais ils arrivent par vagues, parfois inégales. Nouveaux appareils long-courriers, rétrofits en cours, refonte de l’offre premium et désormais, un marqueur essentiel de toute compagnie qui se...
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À Bruxelles, un A320 de SAS a frôlé l’incident au décollage
Il était un peu plus de 21h30, jeudi 5 février, lorsque le vol SK2590 de Scandinavian Airlines, à destination de Copenhague, s’est retrouvé au centre d’un événement dont l’issue aurait pu être tout autre. À bord de cet Airbus A320neo, 135 passagers et un équipage qui, quelques minutes plus tôt,...
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Cathay Pacific s’apprête à introduire Aria Studio : full flat sur la Business régionale
Pendant longtemps, la classe Affaires régionale de Cathay Pacific faisait figure d’angle mort dans une proposition pourtant parmi les plus cohérentes du marché asiatique. Entre des salons remarquables, une nouvelle Business long-courrier très aboutie et une identité de marque forte, le contraste était devenu difficile à ignorer sur les vols...
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Starlux choisit Prague pour son entrée en Europe
Quand une compagnie aérienne asiatique annonce sa première destination européenne, on s’attend presque mécaniquement à voir apparaître Paris, Londres ou Francfort. Starlux Airlines a choisi une autre voie. Moins évidente, mais sans doute plus révélatrice de sa stratégie réelle. La jeune compagnie taïwanaise, fondée en 2018 et lancée commercialement en...
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One Mile at a Time
Was Tucker Carlson “Detained” At TLV By Israeli Officials, Or Is He Just Confused?
Conservative figure Tucker Carlson traveled to Israel this week, and he claims he was detained at the airport, following a contentious interview. However, is there more to the story?
Points Miles and Bling
Porter Airlines announces three new routes, two to United States
Porter Airlines has announced a further route expansion for its 2026 summer schedule, bringing new access from Ontario to Newfoundland… The post Porter Airlines announces three new routes, two to United States appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
The Bulkhead Seat
United MileagePlus Overhaul Makes Credit Cards Key to Earning More Miles and Cheaper Awards
Major US airlines increasingly rely on loyalty programs and co-branded credit cards as major… The post United MileagePlus Overhaul Makes Credit Cards Key to Earning More Miles and Cheaper Awards appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 574: Crushing the Craving
Terrible airport dining, a mess in El Paso, and some interesting A350 action.
One Mile at a Time
Wow: Huge United MileagePlus Changes Make Program All About Credit Cards
Nowadays the major airlines in the United States earn much of their profits from their loyalty programs, and in particular, their co-branded credit card businesses. Even though the ”big three” carriers are already raking in billions per year from these programs, they still see a lot of upside.
Frequent Miler
Citi ThankYou Rewards Airline and Hotel Transfer Partners (2026)
Citi ThankYou Rewards competes directly with the other bank-issued transferable points programs: Chase Ultimate Rewards, Amex Membership Rewards, Wells Fargo, and Capital One “Miles.” Points can be transferred to airline partners, used to pay for travel or merchandise, redeemed to pay bills, or converted into cash back. However, the best use...
Live and Let’s Fly
Delta Flight Declares Emergency, Returns To Houston After Disruptive Man In A Blouse Sparks Midair Chaos
A Delta Air Lines flight was forced to make an emergency return to Houston this week after a man wearing a blouse became disruptive shortly after takeoff, illustrating once again how a single individual can derail an otherwise routine flight. Delta Flight Makes Emergency Landing In Houston After Disruptive Passenger...
View from the Wing
United Airlines Slashes MileagePlus Earnings Up To 40% And Hikes Award Prices—If You Don’t Have Their Credit Card
United Airlines is drastically cutting mileage earning and increasing award prices for passengers without a MileagePlus credit card, pushing flyers to sign up for its cards as it moves aggressively toward becoming an even more card-centric program.
One Mile at a Time
How To Earn Bilt Points With Rakuten For Online Shopping, And Is It Worth It?
Rakuten is my favorite online shopping portal, and it lets you earn bonus rewards for purchases you make online. Historically, Rakuten has offered the ability to earn cash back or Amex Membership Rewards points for online shopping, with the latter being a more compelling option (at least for those good...
Miles For Family
My Order of Operations for International Travel Bookings
I have a big trip to Asia coming up in just a few months. Believe it or not, I don’t have everything booked yet! While I booked my first flight almost a year ahead of the trip, I’ve been slowly piecing together all the parts over the last several months....
Plane ‘n Simple
JetBlue Flight 543 Makes Emergency Landing at Newark After Engine Failure and Cabin Smoke
In a frightening incident that briefly shut down Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) on Wednesday evening, JetBlue Flight 543 was forced to make an emergency return shortly after takeoff following an engine failure that filled the cabin with smoke. All passengers were evacuated safely via emergency slides, and no serious injuries were reported...
TravelUpdate
Chase Makes Changes to Cash Back Redemptions
Chase is about to make changes very soon, limiting options when it comes to how you make cash back redemptions with their points.
View from the Wing
Delta Pilot Reports Attempted Cockpit Breach, Passenger Restrained—But Airline Claims It Never Happened
A Delta pilot reported an attempted cockpit breach just after takeoff from Houston, prompting passengers to restrain a shirtless man mid-flight—yet the airline insists no such breach attempt occurred.
TravelUpdate
American Airlines 777 Tokyo-DFW Business Class Review (2018)
My American Airlines 777 Tokyo-DFW business class review was part of my work trip to Japan. Traveling with…
TravelUpdate
Why I’m Eyeing This 1.4 Cents Per Point Hilton Honors Redemption…
This redemption is on my radar and is really tempting, giving me to redeem Hilton Honors points at a 1.4 cents per point value.
One Mile at a Time
Two Hilton Hotels In Germany Face Scrutiny Over Iran Regime Ownership
Two hotels in Germany may lose their Hilton affiliation, after the owner’s ties to the Iranian government have been exposed.
Eye of the Flyer
Couple Kicked Off 13+ Hour Qantas A380-800 in Business Class for Being Rude!
My wife and I, just last week, returned home from Sydney on Friday the 13th 2026, Australia and had the chance to fly for the first time on a Qantas A380 in business class (review up in a bit). Boarding was a bit of a mess because of a small...
View from the Wing
‘Stop, He’s Already Dead!’ Leaked United Slides Mock Collapse of American’s ‘Temporary’ Chicago Hub, Plan To Beat Them Revealed
Internal slides leaked from United Airlines reveal its aggressive strategy to dominate Chicago O'Hare, as their leadership openly mocks American's hub there as "temporary" underscoring how American's strategic missteps have cost hundreds of millions in losses.
Live and Let’s Fly
Tucker Carlson Claims He Was “Detained” In Israel. That’s Not What Actually Happened.
Tucker Carlson says he was “detained” in Israel after an interview with the U.S. ambassador, but his description sounds strikingly similar to my own uncomfortable experience at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, which cannot properly be characterized as a detention. Tucker Carlson Says He Was “Detained” In Israel, But...
One Mile at a Time
United Airlines’ Chicago Smack Talk Is A Bit Extreme At This Point, No?
At the moment, perhaps the most interesting airline ”battle” in the United States is between American and United at Chicago O’Hare Airport (ORD). While both airlines have hubs there, the dynamics have changed. A decade ago, American had the advantage, while United has been growing there considerably ever since, putting...
Pointalize
Credit Card MCC Codes Guide
Stop losing points on miscoded purchases. Master Merchant Category Codes (MCC) to ensure every swipe earns 4x-5x rewards. Updated guide for 2026.
You Are Travel
Hilton Goes to Crete for Its Latest Adults-Only All-Inclusive
tl;dr – The property will join Hilton’s growing Curio Collection. The Aulūs Chania by Domes will join Hilton’s… The post Hilton Goes to Crete for Its Latest Adults-Only All-Inclusive appeared first on You Are Travel.
You Are Travel
Hilton Expands Its Curio Collection with a New Property in the Greek Isles
​tl;dr – Hilton adds a property in Rhodes. ​Hilton recently made two additions to its soft-brand Mediterranean portfolio,… The post Hilton Expands Its Curio Collection with a New Property in the Greek Isles appeared first on You Are Travel.
Pointalize
SLH vs. Mr & Mrs Smith Hotels
Hilton (SLH) vs. Hyatt (Mr & Mrs Smith) in 2026: We review which partnership offers better elite benefits, breakfast perks, and redemption value for your points.
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Flying Blue dévoile ses Promo Rewards de février 2026
Chaque mois, le programme de fidélité Flying Blue publie une nouvelle liste de Promo Rewards, ces billets primes assortis d’une remise de 25 % sur certains niveaux de disponibilité. L’annonce est désormais bien connue des voyageurs fréquents. Pourtant, derrière cette mécanique devenue presque routinière, se cache un exercice de pilotage...
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United accélère sur le Wi-Fi : Starlink sur toute la flotte d’ici 2027
Pendant longtemps, le Wi-Fi n’a clairement pas été le point fort de United Airlines. Là où Delta et American ont progressivement fait de la connectivité un argument commercial crédible, United s’est contentée d’un empilement de solutions hétérogènes, rarement convaincantes. Cette époque semble toucher enfin à sa fin. Annoncé en 2024,...
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Certification : quand Trump franchit une ligne rouge de l’aviation
En quelques lignes publiées le un réseau Truth Social, une déclaration a suffi à faire vaciller l’un des piliers les plus sensibles de l’aviation civile mondiale. En affirmant vouloir « décertifier » des avions produits au Canada, le président américain Donald Trump a publiquement franchit une frontière que l’industrie aéronautique s’efforce, depuis...
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Airbus préparerait l’A220-500, le chaînon manquant du monocouloir
L’Airbus A220 est unanimement apprécié des passagers. Lumineux, silencieux, confortable, il incarne ce que le court et moyen-courrier peut offrir de mieux lorsqu’il n’est pas sacrifié sur l’autel de la densification. Jusqu’ici, toutefois, ce succès d’estime ne s’est pas toujours traduit par un enthousiasme équivalent du côté des compagnies aériennes....
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Lufthansa modernise (enfin) la Business de ses A380
Longtemps perçus comme des géants du passé, les Airbus A380 de Lufthansa s’installent désormais durablement dans le paysage long-courrier de la compagnie allemande. L’annonce de l’installation d’une nouvelle cabine Business sur l’ensemble de la flotte marque une nouvelle étape : elle acte, sans ambiguïté, que le superjumbo n’est plus un...
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Qatar Airways fait entrer la mixologie d’exception à bord de ses cabines premium
Chez Qatar Airways, l’expérience à bord se construit par touches successives. Produit cabine, restauration, service, salons : chaque élément participe à une vision cohérente du voyage. La dernière initiative en date illustre parfaitement cette approche : l’introduction d’une carte de cocktails signatures élaborée par Lorenzo Antinori, fondateur du Bar Leone à...
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Delta renforce sa flotte long-courrier avec 31 nouveaux Airbus
Chez Delta Air Lines, la modernisation de la flotte long-courrier a toujours été un travail de fond mené avec constance. L’annonce d’une commande ferme de 31 nouveau appareils Airbus (16 A330-900 et 15 A350-900) s’inscrit pleinement dans cette logique. Elle vient compléter, sans la contredire, la récente commande de Boeing...
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Cathay Pacific réinvente The Wing First à Hong Kong sans ses mythiques Cabanas
À Hong Kong, les salons Cathay Pacific ne sont jamais de simples espaces d’attente. Ils constituent depuis plus d’une décennie un prolongement à part entière de l’expérience globale, au point d’avoir redéfini les standards du salon premium en Asie. La prochaine réouverture de The Wing First s’inscrit dans cette continuité tout en...