The Travelers Club
American Airlines déploie enfin ses nouveaux 787-9 : un calendrier très attendu
Après deux ans d’attente, American Airlines donne enfin le coup d’envoi opérationnel de ses Boeing 787-9 de nouvelle génération, dotés de la cabine Flagship Business Suite. Mais au-delà de l’annonce produit, c’est bien le calendrier de déploiement officiel (bien que largement ébruité) sur les routes long-courriers qui constitue le véritable...
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Finnair : un réseau résilient, un attachement stratégique au Japon
Finnair : un réseau résilient, un attachement stratégique au Japon La classe Affaires de Finnair entre Helsinki (HEL) et Nagoya (NGO) : la route du Nord De Nagoya (NGO) à Helsinki (HEL) en Business à bord de l’Airbus A350 de Finnair Historiquement positionnée comme la passerelle la plus rapide entre...
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Air India réclame 600 millions de dollars à l’État indien
Privatisée en 2022 et portée à bout de bras par le conglomérat Tata & Sons, Air India s’est lancée dans une ambitieuse stratégie de montée en gamme et d’expansion internationale. Mais la résurgence des tensions régionales vient de heurter de plein fouet ce redécollage : la fermeture de l’espace aérien...
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Flying Blue Promo Rewards (Mai 2025) : des réductions intéressantes, mais une offre toujours aussi sélective
Chaque mois, Flying Blue, le programme de fidélité d’Air France et de KLM, publie une sélection de « Promo Rewards », ces billets prime proposés à tarif réduit pour des voyages à effectuer dans les mois à venir. Si l’édition de mai 2025 ne révolutionne pas l’exercice, elle confirme une tendance désormais...
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One Mile at a Time
Hyatt Guest Smokes, Charged $500, Refuses To Cooperate, Demands Apology
I’m sympathetic to the unique challenges that solo female travelers have, though I’m not sure what exactly to make of this complaint…
The Alviator
Review: Cathay Pacific A350 Premium Economy (SIN-HKG)
I flew Cathay Pacific's premium economy class on the dreaded redeye flight from Singapore to Hong Kong. What is one of these flights like? The post Review: Cathay Pacific A350 Premium Economy (SIN-HKG) appeared first on The Alviator.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
American Airlines Goes On a Lawsuit Bonanza, Sues City of Chicago in Spat With Rival United Airlines
Just days after filing a lawsuit against JetBlue in a bid to recover associated with a failed strategic alliance, American Airlines is now suing the City of Chicago over claims that it has acquiesced in a plot by rival United Airlines to become the sole dominant airline at Chicago O’Hare....
View from the Wing
United Flight Attendants Keep Leaving Passengers Asleep On Empty Planes—Airline Warns: ‘This Is A Safety Risk And Federal Violation’
United Airlines is telling flight attendants to stop leaving passengers behind on empty planes. Customers fall asleep in their seats, everyone gets off the plane - and flight attendants have just been leaving them there. Continue reading United Flight Attendants Keep Leaving Passengers Asleep On Empty Planes—Airline Warns: ‘This...
Eye of the Flyer
Free Travel Via Business Cards, Sweet Amazon Offers, Messy Hotel Rooms, Hilton Card Offers, Add Humor When Traveling and Ending Chase Offer
It’s already May – just wow! I am already planning my fall golf trip with “the boys” and looking at winter cruise ideas. I am still just getting used to writing 2025 and yet 2026 is just not that far off it seems. Speaking of far off, take a look...
Frequent Miler
100K strategy and powering up with the right cards [Week in Review]
Growing up, my parents were adamant that I should never pay an annual fee for a credit card. They weren’t wrong considering their approach: in their minds, a credit card was a tool of convenience that made it easier to access the purchasing power of their money to buy the...
TravelUpdate
Want to know why I love Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa?
Addis Ababa’s Bole International Airport is probably not one that would spring to mind when thinking of the…
One Mile at a Time
Absurd: Black Hawk Helicopter Goes Off Course, Causes DCA Go Arounds
Just over three months ago, we saw a tragic accident at Washington National Airport (DCA), where a Black Hawk helicopter crashed into an American Eagle CRJ-700, claiming 67 lives. This week, we’ve seen yet another close call at the airport, as a Black Hawk helicopter went off course near the...
Live and Let’s Fly
Disability Access Services (DAS) At Disney And Universal: A Guide For Families With Special Needs
How Disability Access Services Work At Disney And Universal For Kids With Autism Planning Theme Park Trips With a Child on the Autism Spectrum For Spring Break this year, my wife and I decided to take our kids to Orlando. Our son had recently finished reading the entire Harry Potter...
Live from a Lounge
6 great miles and points buying opportunities available in May 2025
Here are some amazing opportunities for you to buy miles and points and plan your next vacation at literally 40-50% of the usual prices! The post 6 great miles and points buying opportunities available in May 2025 appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
One Mile at a Time
United Slashes Newark Flights, As 20% Of Air Traffic Controllers Walk Off Job
In the United States, air traffic control is a bit of a problem, with outdated infrastructure, and a shortage of air traffic controllers. Not only does this impact flight operations, but it’s unfair to those existing controllers, who have a much bigger workload than they should. These factors also impact...
Monkey Miles
Review: Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire – bucket list hotel vibes
The Pretty Woman hotel. LA has a few truly iconic hotels, this being one of them, and I’d argue the Beverly Hills Hotel, Hotel Bel Air, and Shutters/Casa Del Mar are also on the list. While there is no shortage of great hotels, I’d put this and the Beverly Hills...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Qantas Worker in Coma And Fighting For Her Life After JetBridge Fall at Sydney Airport
A Qantas ground worker has been seriously injured in a horrific accident at Sydney Airport on Saturday after they fell from a jetbridge onto the tarmac below. The incident occurred at around 1 pm at Sydney’s T3 domestic terminal, leaving the airport customer service employee in a critical condition, according...
PointsMath
Save Up to 30% at Accor Hotels with MasterCard [Japan]
As an ALL member, you always save 5% without promotion on all Stays WorldWide. And, if you have an Accor Plus membership, you save an additional 5% for hotels in Asia-Pacific. With MasterCard, you can save more at Accor hotels in Japan at select Hotels. This is a good promotion...
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BoardingArea
Review: Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), A Gates
…Cool vibe, music and décor enhance this small space - but Priority Pass travelers..be prepared to pay for some items The Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse at the A gates of SFO’s International Terminal has a lot going for it: great design and ambiance, amazing background music, decent buffet, and some elevated offerings....
PointsMath
Save 15% to 25% at New IHG Hotels & Resorts
IHG has been opening new hotels around the world. And there are more hotels to come. You can save more by staying at these new IHG hotels; it is a bit better than the Hyatt New Hotel offer, which offers just 500 Bonus Points. The promotion varies around the globe....
Live from a Lounge
Why I’m spending on my Scapia Credit Card every month
Scapia, the travel-focused credit card, is back to onboarding new customers. Here are the details of the card and how it made it to my list of cards I use. The post Why I’m spending on my Scapia Credit Card every month appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
Frequent Miler
Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard: 80K Welcome Offer (targeted)
There’s a new, targeted welcome offer for the Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard (now issued by Synchrony) that doubles the current public version from 40,000 Virgin Points to 80,000. Greg received the offer via e-mail yesterday, and several readers reported seeing it as well. However, when anyone but Greg opened up...
Points With a Crew
Get An Easy $40 From Rakuten (For New Members)
If you don't have a Rakuten account, sign up and get an easy $40 by signing up and spending at least $40 (including on gift cards to many retailers!) in the first 90 days.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Simply Cutting Back Does Not Grow a Business.
As the travel industry as a whole has started to contract worldwide — to the point where American Airlines reported a loss of $473 million and other companies in the travel industry have pared back on their forecasts for future earnings — now many be a good time to remind...
Frequent Miler
Palace Hotel, San Francisco (Marriott, Fine Hotels and Resorts): Bottom Line Review
Last year, my wife and I made a lovely weekend in San Francisco out of using an expiring Fine Hotels and Resorts credit combined with an 85K Marriott free night certificate that we received from the Amex Bonvoy Brilliant card. We used the free night cert at the St Regis San Francisco,...
One Mile at a Time
Big: Citi AAdvantage Business Card 75K Bonus Miles Offer
The Citi / AAdvantage Business World Elite Mastercard is American’s primary co-branded business credit card. Several weeks ago, we saw an excellent limited time welcome offer introduced on this card, making it a great time to apply. I want to post a reminder of this offer, as it’s anyone’s guess...
One Mile at a Time
Big: Citi AAdvantage Business Card 75K Bonus Miles Offer
The Citi / AAdvantage Business World Elite Mastercard is American’s primary co-branded business credit card. Several weeks ago, we saw an excellent limited time welcome offer introduced on this card, making it a great time to apply. I want to post a reminder of this offer, as it’s anyone’s guess...
View from the Wing
United Business Card Offer Ends In Days: 125,000 Miles, JSX Flights, Lounge Passes
The card's landing page says that its 'debut offer' ends May 7. Until then you can earn 125,000 bonus miles after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open. Continue reading United Business Card Offer Ends In Days: 125,000 Miles, JSX Flights, Lounge Passes...
The Travelers Club
Philippine Airlines et oneworld ? Deux partenariats qui intriguent !
En l’espace de quelques jours, Philippine Airlines a multiplié les annonces de partenariats avec deux compagnies majeures de l’alliance oneworld : Qatar Airways d’abord, puis Alaska Airlines. Si, prises isolément, ces coopérations peuvent sembler pragmatiques et opportunes, leur simultanéité interroge. Pourrait-il s’agir de premiers jalons vers une adhésion future à...
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Delta augmente les salaires de 4% : une stratégie anti-syndicats qui paie
Dans un contexte économique marqué par les incertitudes commerciales et la pression inflationniste, Delta Air Lines confirme son positionnement singulier parmi les grandes compagnies américaines : celui d’un employeur qui mise sur la fidélisation interne pour maintenir la paix sociale. Le 1er juin 2025, « tous » les employés de la compagnie...
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ITA Airways : des avantages Flying Blue prolongés malgré la rupture d’alliance
En dépit du départ officiel d’ITA Airways de l’alliance SkyTeam, les membres élites du programme Flying Blue d’Air France-KLM continueront de bénéficier de certains avantages sur les vols de la compagnie italienne. Une décision étonnante à première vue, mais révélatrice de logiques plus profondes entre compagnies, partenariats commerciaux et transition...
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Oman Air : une restructuration radicale pour survivre
Alors qu’elle s’apprête théoriquement à rejoindre l’alliance oneworld en juin, Oman Air poursuit sa mue. Mais loin des projecteurs, c’est une restructuration en profondeur, silencieuse mais brutale, qui est à l’œuvre. Après avoir mis fin à sa Première classe, retiré ses Airbus A330 et introduit une sous-flotte en configuration all–Economy,...
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Airbus T1 2025 : des résultats solides mais une montée en cadence sous pression
Alors que Boeing accumule les turbulences, Airbus poursuit sa trajectoire d’exécution maîtrisée. Mais derrière la façade rassurante de résultats en progression, le groupe européen fait face à des vents contraires qu’il ne peut ignorer. En publiant hier ses résultats pour le premier trimestre 2025, l’avionneur confirme la solidité de ses...
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Condor s’installe à Paris : une liaison modeste, une ambition affirmée
Le 1er mai 2025, Condor inaugurera une nouvelle liaison régulière entre Paris-Charles de Gaulle et Francfort, à raison de deux vols quotidiens. À première vue, l’annonce pourrait passer inaperçue : un aller-retour de plus entre deux métropoles européennes déjà bien connectées. Mais à y regarder de plus près, cette ouverture de...
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American Airlines déploie (enfin) sa nouvelle Business sur 787-9
L’attente aura été longue, mais elle touche à sa fin : American Airlines vient de réceptionner son tout premier Boeing 787-9 équipé de sa nouvelle cabine premium Flagship Business Suite, marquant une étape majeure dans la montée en gamme de son produit long-courrier. Derrière les annonces enthousiastes, cette livraison tardive...
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JetBlue et United : un partenariat inattendu sur fond de repositionnement stratégique
La nouvelle n’est pas encore officiellement signée, mais elle agite déjà l’industrie : JetBlue et United Airlines négocient activement un partenariat, selon plusieurs sources proches du dossier. Un accord devrait être annoncé dans les prochaines semaines, autour de la réciprocité des programmes de fidélité et d’un objectif affiché de meilleure...