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Lufthansa rachète 41% d’ITA Airways !
Le 13 janvier 2025, le groupe Lufthansa a franchi une étape majeure dans sa stratégie de consolidation européenne en acquérant 41% du capital d’ITA Airways, la compagnie aérienne nationale italienne, pour un montant de 325 millions d’euros. Cette transaction, approuvée par la Commission européenne en novembre 2024, représente bien plus...
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Korean Air repousse le retrait des Airbus A380 et Boeing 747-8
Korean Air, l’une des rares compagnies à opérer à la fois l’Airbus A380 et le Boeing 747-8, révise sa stratégie initiale de retrait de ces deux appareils emblématiques. Alors que l’industrie du transport aérien tend à privilégier les appareils bimoteurs modernes notamment pour leur efficacité énergétique, la compagnie coréenne pourrait...
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Air France introduit une signature olfactive signée Francis Kurkdjian
Dans un secteur où l’expérience client est un véritable enjeu de différenciation, Air France a choisi d’explorer une nouvelle dimension sensorielle. La compagnie vient de dévoiler sa première signature olfactive, baptisée AF001. Conçue par le parfumeur français Francis Kurkdjian, cette fragrance est destinée à être diffusée dans certains espaces de...
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Flying Blue augmente ses tarifs : une dévaluation qui fâche !
Le programme de fidélité Flying Blue d’Air France-KLM a entamé l’année 2025 avec un ajustement significatif de ses tarifs pour les billets primes. Si l’objectif soutenu serait de mieux répondre aux attentes des membres, cette modification a suscité une vague de réactions mitigées. Des hausses significatives, notamment sur les vols...
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Frequent Miler
Buy IHG Points for as low as 0.5 cents each
IHG has again returned with a sale that’s giving a 100% bonus when buying their points. That means you can buy IHG Rewards points for 0.5 cents per point (cpp). Unlike the last sale which was labeled as a mystery bonus, this latest offer doesn’t appear to have varying levels...
One Mile at a Time
Hyatt Credit Cards Compared: Personal Vs. Business
Chase and Hyatt have a pretty straightforward co-brand card portfolio, as there’s one personal card and one business card. Specifically, I’m talking about the World of Hyatt Credit Card and the World of Hyatt Business Credit Card.
View from the Wing
Time’s Ticking: United Airlines Demands $18K Spend To Keep Secretive Global Services Perks
Big airlines have special programs for high revenue customers far beyond top elite status of their mileage programs. At Delta there’s the 360 program. At American it’s Concierge Key. At United Airlines it is Global Services. The criteria for obtaining this type of status is generally unpublished, however there are...
Live and Let’s Fly
Cool: New “Control Tower Mode” On United Airlines
United Airlines has added a nifty new “Control Tower” mode to its inboard IFE screens, allowing passengers to track the planes around them in real-time. United Airlines Control Tower Mode On IFE Screens JonNYC shares about a new component of United’s inflight-entertainment system that allows passengers to track the aircraft...
Your Mileage May Vary
Chase Sapphire Reserve vs. Preferred: Which Card Is Best for You?
When I wrote about considering ditching all my premium credit cards, one card sparked the most debate: the Sapphire Reserve. Readers passionately defended it, sharing reasons why it was worth…
{Tech} for Travel
11 Best Headphones for Travel 2025, Ideal for Every Traveler
Find the 11 Best Headphones for Travel in 2025 with top noise cancellation, exceptional comfort, and durable designs perfect for any traveller. The post 11 Best Headphones for Travel 2025, Ideal for Every Traveler appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
The Points of Life
Talking $H!T: The Cure for Traveler’s Diarrhea
Many friends offer unsolicited recs. Typically I find the tips are useless. The post Talking $H!T: The Cure for Traveler’s Diarrhea appeared first on The Points Of Life.
Frequent Miler
Chase’s The Edit now displays rewqrds program eligibility on search screen
The Edit is a “luxury” hotel booking program through Chase Travel℠ that’s available to JP Morgan Reserve and Chase Sapphire Reserve cardholders. It’s similar to Amex’s Fine Hotels and Resorts (FHR) program, but with a much more confounding moniker (nothing screams “luxury hotel” like “The Edit”). The Edit stays include:...
The Bulkhead Seat
Great News: United Will Offer Meal Preorders On All Polaris® Flights
United Airlines has been offering the ability to preorder meals in domestic First Class… The post Great News: United Will Offer Meal Preorders On All Polaris® Flights appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Miles To Memories
Earn $510 Bonus for New Chime Account with InboxDollars
Open a bank account online with Chime, and you can earn a bonus of of $510 through InboxDollars. The post Earn $510 Bonus for New Chime Account with InboxDollars appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
January 17 Bonus Offer Highlight: United MileagePlus – Up to a 100% bonus or 50% discount for buying miles
Today's bonus offer highlight is the next buy miles bonus from United Airlines who are offering up to a 100% bonus or 50% discount! Check out all of the new bonuses added today: The post January 17 Bonus Offer Highlight: United MileagePlus – Up to a 100% bonus or 50% discount...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Murdered American Airlines Flight Attendant Set to Take Her Last Flight From Denver to Home Base of Phoenix On Friday
The body of Celinda Levno, a veteran American Airlines flight attendant who was murdered while on a layover in Denver last Saturday, is to take her last flight later today as she is transported back to her home base of Phoenix. Celinda will be returned to Phoenix, where she will...
Points With a Crew
Should you buy Alaska Miles With (up to) a 60% Bonus?
Alaska is back with another offer on buying bonus miles, offering a whopping 50% bonus on miles when you buy at least...
Live and Let’s Fly
United Airlines Now Offers Dynamic Polaris Meal Service Preorders On All International Flights
January 2025 UPDATE: United Airlines has expanded dynamic meal preorders to all long-haul international Polaris flights. A memo to flight attendants reads: This expansion included adding dynamic preorder to 226 unique segments and 70 catering locations to help advance our service offerings for our most valued customers. This innovative service...
PointsMath
American Express Platinum Travel Credit Card (India)
Anyway, it makes sense to hold an American Express Credit Card in India and the American Express Platinum Travel credit card would be in the top 3. So, it is a must-have card. The post American Express Platinum Travel Credit Card (India) appeared first on Points Math.
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Why Lines at TSA (PreCheck & Regular) Might Start Getting Slower
The number of US residents who travel by plane continues to increase. The numbers for 2024 aren’t out yet but for fiscal year 2023, US airports transported 1,044,764,461 passengers, which…
Miles To Memories
MGM Grand Reveals Details of $300 Million Room and Suite Remodel
With this latest remodel, MGM Grand will add 111 suites to its main tower for a total of 753, ranging in size from 675 to 2,572 square feet. The post MGM Grand Reveals Details of $300 Million Room and Suite Remodel appeared first on Miles to Memories.
One Mile at a Time
Major Delta Sky Club Access Changes 2025: Coming Soon
In 2023, Delta Air Lines announced plans to make changes to its Sky Club access policies. Were now just a couple of weeks from these policies being implemented, so in this post I want to recap the changes we can expect, as theyll have implications for Delta passengers.
One Mile at a Time
Major Delta Sky Club Access Changes 2025: Coming Soon
In 2023, Delta Air Lines announced plans to make changes to its Sky Club access policies. We’re now just a couple of weeks from these policies being implemented, so in this post I want to recap the changes we can expect, as they’ll have implications for Delta passengers.
View from the Wing
‘So Uncomfortable I Could Feel His Body Heat’: Frontier Passenger Confronts Extreme Manspreading In Cramped Middle Seat
A Frontier Airlines passenger took to the internet to blast her seat opponent. She's flying the airline's Airbus A320 from a middle seat. The man at the aisle is spreading his legs into her space. That's incredibly rude. She has so little space to begin with, and...
Frequent Miler
New United Mile Play Offers: See If You’re Targeted For Bonus Miles
United has released another round of targeted Mile Play offers and, in at least some cases, they’ll be easy challenges to complete. I was targeted for 14,000 bonus miles after taking 3 trips. The Deal Earn bonus MileagePlus miles when completing United Mile Play offers. Direct link to see if...
Live from a Lounge
Get up to 100% bonus on IHG points purchases through January 31, 2025
A targetted IHG bonus points purchase promotion has been launched. Here are some examples of how booking hotels on points can save up to 50% on the cost of the stay. The post Get up to 100% bonus on IHG points purchases through January 31, 2025 appeared first on Live From...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Here We Go Again: British Airways Suffers Major IT Outage Less Than Two Months After The Last One
British Airways passengers attempting to book flights, check-in, or get in touch with the airline were greeted with a blank screen when they tried to log on to the airline’s website on Friday afternoon after the airline experienced yet another major IT outage. BA’s dilapidated technology went into meltdown at...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Airlines Blast Decision By British Government to Hike Cost Of Electronic Travel Authorizations By 60%
The aviation industry has slammed a decision by the British government to hike the cost of obtaining an Electronic Travel Authorization by 60% just days after the system came into force for millions more travelers. Since January 8, international visitors to the UK who didn’t previously need a visa from...
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Jeju Air : l’absence de données des boîtes noires complique l’enquête sur le crash
Le crash tragique du Boeing 737-800 de Jeju Air, survenu le 29 décembre 2024 à l’aéroport de Muan, a mis l’industrie du transport aérien en alerte. Alors que les enquêteurs tentent de reconstituer les événements qui ont conduit à cet accident ayant coûté la vie à 179 des 181 personnes...
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American Express : pourquoi le Crédit France Dining fait grincer des dents
Depuis le 1er janvier 2025, American Express a apporté des modifications importantes à son avantage « Crédit France Dining » destiné aux titulaires de la carte Platinum. Alors qu’auparavant, les membres bénéficiaient d’un crédit annuel de 200€ à dépenser dans une sélection de restaurants haut de gamme, l’offre a été divisée en...
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Delta : 1,4 milliard de dollars partagés avec ses employés le 14 février 2024
Delta a annoncé qu’elle allouerait 1,4 milliard de dollars à ses employés dans le cadre de son programme de partage des profits pour l’année 2024. Chaque employé admissible recevra une prime correspondant à 5 semaines de salaire, marquant un retour notable à la stabilité financière après plusieurs années de turbulences...
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Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi en chambre Grand Luxury (Heritage Wing)
De Paris à Hanoï avec Vietnam Airlines à bord de l’Airbus A350 en Business Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi en chambre Grand Luxury (Heritage Wing)  De Hanoï à Da Nang avec Vietnam Airlines à bord de l’Airbus A321 en Business InterContinental Da Nang en Villa Privée sur les rochers  De Hô...
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Airbus maintient son leadership avec 766 livraisons en 2024
Avec 766 avions commerciaux livrés en 2024, Airbus consolide sa position de leader mondial pour la sixième année consécutive. Si ce chiffre reste légèrement en dessous de l’objectif révisé de 770 appareils, il représente une nette progression par rapport aux 735 livraisons de 2023. Cette performance, réalisée dans un contexte...
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Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) signe son retour en Europe après une longue absence
Après plus de quatre années d’absence sur le sol européen, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) a repris ses vols vers Paris le 10 janvier 2025. Cette reprise marque un tournant pour la compagnie nationale pakistanaise, qui avait vu ses opérations internationales sérieusement compromises par une interdiction imposée par l’Agence européenne de...
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Qatar Airways : chiffres records et expansion de Qatar Executive en Europe
Qatar Airways frappe fort avec des chiffres records. Avec un bénéfice net de 1,7 milliard de dollars (en augmentation de 39%) et un chiffre d’affaires de 22,2 milliards de dollars, la compagnie confirme son dynamisme. Mais ce n’est pas tout : sa division jets privés, Qatar Executive, prépare une expansion...
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Icelandair lance une nouvelle liaison entre Reykjavik et Miami
Icelandair continue de renforcer son positionnement sur le marché transatlantique avec l’annonce d’une nouvelle liaison directe entre Reykjavik et Miami. À partir du 6 janvier 2026, les voyageurs pourront profiter de cette route qui promet de faciliter les connexions entre l’Europe et l’Amérique du Nord, tout en capitalisant sur la...