The Travelers Club
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...
The Travelers Club
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....
The Travelers Club
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...
The Travelers Club
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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Nerd Ka Travel
Can Allegiant and Sun Country Turn Flip-Flop Flying Into a Powerhouse?
Allegiant Air and Sun Country Airlines announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement that would combine the two carriers into a larger leisure-focused airline in the United States. Under the terms of the deal, Allegiant will acquire […]
Frequent Miler
Last Chance Deals: Accor transfer bonus, several hotel promos, Rove bonus on hotel bookings, & more
Welcome to our weekly list of what’s ending this week as well as a collection of some other deals that are due to end soon. Quite a few offers end this week which includes half a dozen that end on Sunday February 1. That includes the one day Bilt transfer bonus...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Get 300,000 Miles & More miles, 150 GHA DISCOVERY Dollars, airport lounge access, hotel elite status & more with ASMALLWORLD Membership
We see the return of ASMALLWORLD’s offer to earn 20% more Miles & More miles and receive a discount when you purchase an ASMALLWORLD Prestige membership for this month PLUS There is a special bonus of 150 GHA DISCOVERY D$ for the first 50 purchasers! ASMALLWORLD is a social network...
Points With a Crew
Which Chase Ink card is best? ($1,000 or 90,000 Points)
There are 4 Chase Ink cards with increased bonuses right now (up to $1,000 or 100,000 Ultimate Rewards points). The best Chase Ink card is probably...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
What Is Wrong With This Photograph? Part 338
I was researching the cost and schedules for flights with Vietnam Airlines in planning for a trip to Southeast Asia later this year. For this edition of this popular game, can you guess what... The post What Is Wrong With This Photograph? Part 338 appeared first on The Gate.
The Bulkhead Seat
2026 Weekly Review: January 31st
It’s freezing here in Santa Rosa Beach! We’re visiting friends here this weekend and… The post 2026 Weekly Review: January 31st appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
View from the Wing
Bilt Card’s Seamless Switch Ends Feb. 1 — No Hard Pull, Same Card Number
If you still have the legacy Bilt card, this weekend is your last chance to switch “seamlessly” to one of the new cards before the window closes Feb. 1 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific. Bilt says the transition keeps your same card number with no hard credit pull, and Apple Pay/Google...
The Bulkhead Seat
Delta Air Lines Adds Asheville and Drops Destin Out of Austin
Back in October, I wrote about Delta Air Lines adding three new routes from… The post Delta Air Lines Adds Asheville and Drops Destin Out of Austin appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
Doorless bathrooms, car crashes into Detroit Metro Airport, Heathrow increases liquid limit, and actual costs of JetBlue 25 for 25 (Saturday Selection)
Throughout the week, our team shares articles they’ve stumbled upon which may interest our readers, even if they might not otherwise merit a full post. Here are some of the posts we found interesting this week: Doorless bathrooms, car crashes into Detroit Metro Airport, Heathrow increases liquid limit, and actual...
Your Mileage May Vary
The Airline That Takes the Mile-High Club Very Literally
Most people view flying as a means to get from Point A to Point B. Others view it as a chance for some bow-chicky-bow-bow (like this couple who was videotaped…
Frequent Miler
Bilt Rent Day double points to continue through Jan 2027, transition end date extended to 2/1/26
Bilt has extended the end date for existing cardholders who wish to make the “seamless” transition to Bilt 2.0 cards to 2/1/26, so if you are an existing cardholder who wants one of the new cards, you still have time to do that as a transition instead of a new...
View from the Wing
Citi Is Surveying a $150 AAdvantage Business Card Refresh — Loyalty Points for Two People, Plus a Flight-Streak Bonus
Citi is surveying a refresh of the American AAdvantage small business card that looks meaningfully better than what’s sold today — even with a higher annual fee. The two hooks: authorized-user spend would earn Loyalty Points too, and the card would add a simple flight-based bonus (4 qualifying flights =...
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond – 31st January
As the evenings start to shake off the winter nights and the days get ever brighter slowly, things happen in the world. Even in my end of the world. Yes, it’s time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  The Pump House, Royal Leamington Spa. Opened in 1814, it...
2PAXfly
WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday, 1 February 2026
Hope you are having a great weekend. Below is a summary of stories that appeared in the blog over the last week. QANTAS: Sydney to Sapporo, Japan flights doubled for next ski season By 2paxfly on 31 Jan 2026 12:35 pmThe international arm of Qantas has never been afraid of...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Brighton Bathing Boxes in Australia
The Brighton Bathing Boxes comprises of 93 colourful structures that are located on the south end of Brighton Beach in Bayside in the state of Victoria in Australia. The Dendy Beach Pavilion... The post Brighton Bathing Boxes in Australia appeared first on The Gate.
One Mile at a Time
Weekly Review: January 31, 2026
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I’ll shortly be embarking on an adventure to Asia, which I’m excited about, even if I still have to figure out my plan for the return. Either way, expect lots of live updates, plus a continuation of the trip report...
Points With a Crew
Should you expect hotel fire alarm compensation?
If the fire alarm goes off at your hotel, should you expect hotel fire alarm compensation. What do you think should happen in a situation where ...
Your Mileage May Vary
Why Are Dot Matrix Printers Still Used at Airports?
If you’ve ever been sitting or standing near an airport gate before a flight, there’s a chance that you’ve heard a printer that’s spewing out seemingly infinite amounts of paper.…
One Mile at a Time
InKind Dining App Limited Time Referral Offer: Up To $75 In Total Value
Promo: If youre new to InKind, follow this link to get $25 off your first dining experience of $50+
Frequent Miler
Join Nick and Greg at Points Travel Festival Toronto, April 18, 2026
If you are interested in meeting up with Greg and me and spending a weekend chatting points and miles with our Canadian friends, registration is open for Points Travel Festival Toronto, which will be happening on April 18, 2026 (with an optional add-on party the night before). Super Early Bird...
Miles To Memories
The Road Ahead – Where We’re At and Going with New Amex Cards
We've got the slimmest card profile in recent memory, so where are we headed next with new Amex cards? Here's this year's plan. The post The Road Ahead – Where We’re At and Going with New Amex Cards appeared first on Miles to Memories.
View from the Wing
Leaked Employee Meeting: American Airlines Will Expand Free Wi-Fi to All Widebodies — Lounges and Food Partnerships Next
American’s free Wi-Fi rollout is about to go from “most planes” to the long-haul fleet too. In a leaked recording from an employee meeting after earnings, the airline says it has free Wi-Fi on 90%+ of aircraft now and plans to add it to the remaining widebodies over the next...
Your Mileage May Vary
Why Airlines (With These Few Exceptions) Won’t Let You Change Names on a Ticket
One of the frustrations one might have with airlines is that you’re not allowed to change the name on a plane ticket. It doesn’t matter if it turns out you…
One Mile at a Time
“Flagship” Delta Airbus A350-1000s Join Fleet In 2027: What Should We Expect?
In early 2024, Delta Air Lines placed an order for the Airbus A350-1000, after years of rumors. While there has been a delay in these deliveries, we’re potentially just over a year from the first of these planes being delivered. In light of all the developments that we’ve seen since...
The Travelers Club
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...
The Travelers Club
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...
The Travelers Club
Flying Blue introduirait les « Choice Benefits » pour ne plus voler pour rien après le Platinum
Le programme Flying Blue s’apprêterait à faire évoluer l’un de ses angles morts les plus critiqués comme annoncé par nos confrères de Loyalty Lobby. Dès 2026, les membres les plus engagés devraient voir apparaître une nouvelle brique dans leur parcours de fidélité : les Choice Benefits. Une initiative qui vise...
The Travelers Club
Gulf Air parie sur Starlink pour généraliser le Wi-Fi gratuit à bord dès 2026
À mesure que la connectivité en vol s’impose comme un critère de choix presque aussi important que le service à bord, Gulf Air annonce un virage technologique majeur. La compagnie nationale du Royaume de Bahreïn prévoit de déployer le Wi-Fi haut débit Starlink sur l’intégralité de sa flotte à partir...
The Travelers Club
Nouvelle classe Affaires à bord des Boeing 787 d’Air India
Après sa privatisation, Air India s’est engagée dans une transformation très ambitieuses. Renouvellement massif de la flotte, refonte de l’expérience client, repositionnement de marque : sur le papier, la feuille de route est claire. Dans les faits, la réalité opérationnelle s’avère plus complexe. La mise en service des premiers Boeing...
The Travelers Club
InterContinental Danang en villa privée sur les rochers
Séjourner à l’InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort ne relève pas du simple choix hôtelier. C’est une expérience en soi, presque un voyage dans le voyage, tant ce resort semble avoir été conçu pour tenir le monde à distance. Niché sur une péninsule sauvage au nord de Danang, il se mérite,...
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SWISS entre Delhi et Zurich en Business (Airbus A330-300)
Le produit  Business qui équipe les Airbus A330-300 de SWISS a bien vécu, c’est un fait. Mais sur un vol de nuit, au moment de quitter Delhi pour retrouver l’Europe à l’aube, l’âge d’une cabine ne dit pas tout. Même si l’on préfère toujours un produit de dernière génération, cette...
The Travelers Club
Une voiture fonce dans un terminal à Detroit
L’incident s’est produit en quelques secondes, mais ses images ont rapidement fait le tour des réseaux sociaux. Vendredi 23 janvier 2026, en début de soirée, un véhicule a pénétré à grande vitesse dans un terminal de l’aéroport Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, avant de s’immobiliser au niveau des comptoirs d’enregistrement...