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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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Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Starlink High-Speed Wi-Fi is Coming to British Airways Planes in March, But Rollout Schedule Remains Unclear
British Airways has confirmed that its first aircraft equipped with high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi will take off in March, although further details of the rollout remain elusive, for now, at least. The latest update came from British Airways chief executive Sean Doyle in an internal memo sent to British Airways to...
You Are Travel
Hyatt Quietly Adds Its First US Unscripted by Hyatt Properties
​tl;dr – Unscripted is a ‘soft brand’ but these first three properties all share a similar vibe. ​Last… The post Hyatt Quietly Adds Its First US Unscripted by Hyatt Properties appeared first on You Are Travel.
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QANTAS: First International A321XLR route announced — Brisbane to Manila
According to a story on ET, the first international A321XLR route will be Brisbane to Manila, commencing on 25 October 2026. But don’t get too excited, because there won’t be any flat beds, just domestic Business Class recliners. So, aside from a newer, quieter, more highly pressured plane, it’s a...
Points With a Crew
Save Up to 50% on Amazon with Amex Rewards Dollars (Targeted)
We’ve written about this deal before but it appears to be back! It appears to be targeted but if so, it seems widely targeted. Save 30% on Amazon, up to $30 in savings (offers vary), when you you purchase eligible products and use at least 1 cent in Amex Reward...
Live from a Lounge
IndusInd Bank puts a price on lounge access effective April 1, 2026
IndusInd Bank Credit Cards has rolled out a new requirement for lounge access for customers. Here is the download on what is changing. The post IndusInd Bank puts a price on lounge access effective April 1, 2026 appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
View from the Wing
Southwest Airlines Just Banned Employees From Using Smart Glasses—Here’s What Don’t They Want Recorded
Southwest Airlines has banned its employees from using smart glasses and other wearable devices capable of recording during work hours, citing safety, privacy, and legal responsibilities—though the policy doesn't apply to passengers.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
12 Reasons Why Early Morning Flights are Preferable
As much as I do not like waking up at an outrageously early hour to travel — such as 2:30 in the morning, as I did for a recent trip — I must admit that I usually wind up appreciating the 12 reasons why early morning flights are preferable when...
John The Wanderer
Explora Journeys: Is the Best Hotel in the World Actually a Ship?
Photo Credit: John the Wanderer This article is Explora Journeys and their evolving identity within the luxury travel sector. It is about the "Maybe" brand campaign that positions these vessels… The post Explora Journeys: Is the Best Hotel in the World Actually a Ship? appeared first on John the Wanderer.
Frequent Miler
The Fairmont Empress, Victoria, BC (Fine Hotels + Resorts®): Bottom Line Review
Over the holidays last year, I surprised my wife with a weekend trip to Victoria, British Columbia. The goal was to see the famous Christmas lights at Butchart Gardens, soak up Victoria’s seasonal spirit…and check out the historic Fairmont Empress. This iconic property has watched over Victoria’s Inner Harbour and...
The Bulkhead Seat
TAP Air Portugal to Launch Lisbon to Orlando Service This October
TAP Air Portugal announced today that it will begin nonstop service between Lisbon’s Humberto… The post TAP Air Portugal to Launch Lisbon to Orlando Service This October appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Miles To Memories
Excellent $300 Capital One Checking Bonus Now Available To More People
There is a really excellent $300 Capital One Checking bonus available that has fairly easy requirements and a quick payout time. The post Excellent $300 Capital One Checking Bonus Now Available To More People appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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Seabourn Upgrades Culinary Experience: New Menus at Seabourn Square and The Colonnade
Photo: Seabourn This article is the update of Seabourn’s fleetwide culinary program. It is about the rollout of new menus and interactive dining concepts at Seabourn Square and The Colonnade.… The post Seabourn Upgrades Culinary Experience: New Menus at Seabourn Square and The Colonnade appeared first on John the Wanderer.
The Bulkhead Seat
FAA Moves to Cap Chicago O’Hare Flights as American and United Escalate Capacity War
As I have written about before, a growing turf war between American Airlines and… The post FAA Moves to Cap Chicago O’Hare Flights as American and United Escalate Capacity War appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
Gems from our Giant Mailbag | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep347 | 2-27-26
In today’s podcast episode, we’ll talk about stacking dining credits, give a caution about gifting Marriott free night certificates, and will resurrect expired Southwest credits. Gems from our Giant Mailbag Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast platform. You can click the timestamps below to navigate...
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Don’t Let your Hilton Free Night Certificate Expire: Call to get a 2 Week Extension
Don't let your valuable Hilton Free Night Certificate expire; call Hilton to request a two-week extension. This simple step can provide extra time to plan a perfect hotel stay without losing your certificate's worth. The post Don’t Let your Hilton Free Night Certificate Expire: Call to get a 2 Week Extension...
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Did I Waste Chase Points on a Cheap Flight? Here’s Why I’m OK With It
Did I waste my Chase Ultimate Rewards on a recent airline redemption? On paper, it sure looked that way. I booked a short intra-Europe flight using 24,000 United miles for…
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FAA Will Order Significant Flight Cuts At Chicago O’Hare—American vs. United Battle Hits Breaking Point
United and American Airlines have scheduled so many flights into Chicago O'Hare that the FAA is now stepping in, forcing both carriers to slash flights this summer to prevent massive delays and chaos at one of America's busiest airports.
Wild About Travel
Qantas’ “New Era” For Status
Qantas has just made it more expensive to stay loyal. Funny how that works. The airline is calling it a ‘new era’ for its Frequent Flyer program. I’d call it a quiet price hike dressed up in marketing language. This is a change I’ve been waiting on for months. After...
Frequent Miler
Chase Ultimate Rewards Complete Guide (2026)
Chase Ultimate Rewards is a transferable points program available through a number of Chase credit cards. Ultimate Rewards offers a great combination of easy-to-earn points and both easy and valuable point redemptions. Those who are primarily interested in luxury international award flights may do better with Amex Membership Rewards, but...
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FAA Eyes Flight Reductions at Chicago O’Hare Amid Increase in Schedules
The FAA and major airlines will disucss schedule adjustments in a meeting on March 3. The post FAA Eyes Flight Reductions at Chicago O’Hare Amid Increase in Schedules first appeared on Altitude Yes.
Miles To Memories
Vegas Bombshells: Metallica & Sydney Flights + More Casino Streaming & Primm FOR SALE?!?
Bruno Mars gets a street, a town outside Vegas is for sale, Metallica at the Sphere, Wynn hack follow up and direct Vegas flights to Australia! The post Vegas Bombshells: Metallica & Sydney Flights + More Casino Streaming & Primm FOR SALE?!? appeared first on Miles to Memories.
View from the Wing
United Flight Attendants Haven’t Had A Raise In 5 Years—Airline Promises March Deal, But Demands Concessions
United flight attendants, who haven't seen a pay raise in five years, are being promised a potential breakthrough deal this March—but the airline says they'll need to accept tradeoffs on scheduling, and unpaid leave to get it done.
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United Flight Attendants Haven’t Had A Raise In 5 Years—Airline Promises March Deal, But Demands Concessions
United flight attendants, who haven't seen a pay raise in five years, are being promised a potential breakthrough deal this March—but the airline says they'll need to accept tradeoffs on scheduling, and unpaid leave to get it done.
Frequent Miler
BeFrugal: $40 welcome bonus after earning $10 cashback
BeFrugal is again offering Frequent Miler readers an increased $40 signup bonus when earning $10 cashback through its shopping portal in the next year. The Deal Earn a $40 bonus cashback when earning $10 through the BeFrugal shopping portal in your first 365 days as a member. Direct Link to...
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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...