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...
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Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Receive a 100% bonus when you buy Hilton Honors points
Hilton is out with their next buy points bonus and once again it provides up to 100% more points on purchases of 5,000 or more points. They have also increased the maximum number of points you can buy with this promotion. With a 100% bonus it means you are paying...
Points With a Crew
Capital One Venture Rewards Card Review (Hot New Offer Worth ~$1,000)
Learn how signing up for the Capital One Venture Rewards credit card can supercharge your travel with 75,000 miles, $250 AND benefits that include ...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Marriott Bonvoy Escapes – Save up to 20% at select Marriott Hotels Worldwide
This week’s Marriott Bonvoy Escapes are now available for booking for stays at select hotels Worldwide. With Marriott Bonvoy Escapes members can save up to 20% on last minute stays through to February 22 that are booked by this Sunday. If you are unfamiliar with Marriott Escapes, they are last...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
I Was Caught Up in the Middle of the Diamond Elite Status Debacle.
I was caught up in the middle of the Diamond elite status debacle with the sale of elite qualifying points in which the Diamond elite status for which I paid was suddenly revoked from me. Messages via e-mail were sent to me promoting the promise of earning Diamond elite status if...
Frequent Miler
(Update) New Bilt cards exclude tax payments, eBay, Facebook Marketplace, and more
Update 1/28/26: There’s been a positive change regarding excluded transactions. A reader spotted that Bilt has now removed the exclusion for eBay and Facebook Marketplace payments. We’ve confirmed with Bilt that those transactions will indeed now earn points and be eligible to earn 4% Bilt Cash if that’s the earning...
Monkey Miles
New Marriott Credit Card Offers – 5 free night Boundless and 3 Night Biz offers are back!
We break down the latest credit offers for Marriott branded Chase and Amex credit cards The post New Marriott Credit Card Offers – 5 free night Boundless and 3 Night Biz offers are back! appeared first on Monkey Miles.
View from the Wing
Citi Strata Elite Earns American Airlines Miles Faster Than AAdvantage Cards — Has A 100,000 Point Bonus
The Citi Strata Elite got a major boost — a 100,000-point welcome offer after $6,000 spend in three months, plus earning rates up to 12X and the only transferable link to American AAdvantage. Add credits that can be double dipped in the first cardmember year, Admirals Club passes, and full...
Frequent Miler
Kroger: Earn 4x fuel points on 3rd party gift cards; fixed-value Visa & Mastercard gift cards
Kroger is again running a promotion that awards 4x fuel points on third-party gift cards, whether purchased online or in-store, as well as on fixed-value Visa and Mastercard gift cards. Both promotions are valid on gift cards purchased this weekend from Friday January 30 through Sunday February 1, 2026. Note...
Your Mileage May Vary
How Doughnuts Became Our Go-To Travel Tradition
When we travel, we don’t just look for landmarks or attractions. We look for doughnuts. Somewhere along the way, trying a local doughnut became a quiet tradition for us. Not…
View from the Wing
Southwest’s Earnings Just Dropped — Falling Profits Show The Turnaround Isn’t Working, Cheaper Jet Fuel Kept Them Profitable
Southwest’s full-year results are out, and the “turnaround” isn’t showing up where it should: revenue barely grew while net profit slipped versus 2024. The airline stayed in the black largely thanks to cheaper jet fuel (and cost cuts), not because bag fees and other changes delivered the revenue lift Wall...
Frequent Miler
Earn IHG Diamond status with only 8 nights (targeted status challenge)
At the end of 2025, IHG targeted some members of its loyalty program with an opportunity to buy enough elite qualifying points to get Diamond status for another year. For those who bought it at just the right time of the evening, they found their status was extended through the...
Travel Codex
Always Utilize A Virtuoso Travel Advisor for Cruises and Tours
Let’s address the obvious question upfront: Why use a travel advisor when you can book a cruise or tour online The short answer? Because booking direct rarely gives you the best experience or the best value. Can you do it, yes, but what when things go wrong? Don’t be a...
The Bulkhead Seat
Access to Capital One Lounges Becomes More Restrictive on February 1st
Capital One operates some of my favorite lounges in the United States. Its Capital One… The post Access to Capital One Lounges Becomes More Restrictive on February 1st appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
The Bulkhead Seat
Aer Lingus to End All Transatlantic Flights From Manchester
Aer Lingus is pulling the plug on its long-haul operations from Manchester Airport (MAN).… The post Aer Lingus to End All Transatlantic Flights From Manchester appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Altitude Yes
Ways to Use Your Hyatt Category 1-4 Free Night Award
It's more about when to use your free night instead of where you book. The post Ways to Use Your Hyatt Category 1-4 Free Night Award first appeared on Altitude Yes.
Frequent Miler
London Hilton on Park Lane in a Deluxe Park Lane Suite: Bottom Line Review
My wife’s parents came to the UK to spend Christmas and New Year with us. A few weeks before they arrived we decided to look into spending New Year’s Eve in London, but as you might expect many of the hotels bookable with points either had no availability or were...
Points With a Crew
PHX Admirals Club A19 Lounge Review – Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport Lounge
If you're at Phoenix Sky Harbor airport, you'll want to read my American Airlines Admirals Club PHX A19 review, for information on wifi, food, amenities and ...
Live and Let’s Fly
I Survived The American Airlines Meltdown…But My Flight Didn’t Arrive Until 2:33 AM
I flew in the midst of the storm yesterday–the operational storm that American Airlines has been battling for several days–and actually made it home…but it was very, very late. Flying American Airlines In The Middle Of Its Operational Chaos American Airlines has had a horrible week in terms of delays...
One Mile at a Time
Visa Adds Trump Accounts Cash Back Credit Card Rewards Feature
President Trump has announced that Visa cash back credit card rewards can soon be deposited into Trump Accounts, thanks to a new platform. Say what now?!
Your Mileage May Vary
Norwegian Just Did Something Every Cruise Line Should Copy
Remember when we were on the brink of taking over Venezuela a few weeks back, and much of the Caribbean airspace was closed? Sure, rich people got stuck on islands…
Miles To Memories
Earn $500 Bonus With New Chase Business Complete Checking Account
Chase has launched a new promotion, offering a $500 bonus for the Chase Business Complete Checking account. The offer is publicly available and you can claim a unique code now. The post Earn $500 Bonus With New Chase Business Complete Checking Account appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Frequent Miler
Buy Wyndham Rewards points for as low as 0.72 cents per point
Wyndham Rewards is once again running a sale on their points, this time offering an up to 80% bonus which drops the price as low as 0.72 cents per point. The Deal Get a bonus of up to 80% when buying 3,000+ Wyndham Rewards points. Direct link to offer Key...
One Mile at a Time
Aer Lingus Officially Cancels Manchester Transatlantic Flights, Blames Employees
A few weeks ago, I covered how Aer Lingus announced that it might end transatlantic flying out of the United Kingdom, which was an unusual announcement (airlines usually announce what they’re going to do, not what they might do). Well, there’s now an update, and the decision has been finalized,...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Is American Airlines Preparing to Oust CEO Robert Isom Once The DCA Crash Anniversary Has Passed?
There are mounting calls for Robert Isom, the beleaguered chief executive of American Airlines, to be shown the door as the Fort Worth-based carrier continues to fall further behind Delta and United. Yesterday, American Airlines announced that its profits for 2025 had plummeted 87% on the year before, and the...
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,...
The Travelers Club
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...
The Travelers Club
Air France reprend ses vols vers Dubaï après une suspension éclair
La séquence aura été brève, mais révélatrice. Après avoir suspendu temporairement sa desserte vers Dubaï le vendredi 23 janvier, Air France a repris ses vols dès le samedi 24 janvier. Une interruption de courte durée, assumée et rapidement corrigée, qui éclaire la manière dont les compagnies aériennes gèrent aujourd’hui des...
The Travelers Club
Air France étend La Première : le retour assumé de la Première classe
À rebours d’un mouvement de fond qui a vu nombre de compagnies aériennes renoncer à la Première classe, Air France confirme un choix stratégique fort : élargir significativement le réseau La Première, son produit le plus exclusif. Avec l’arrivée progressive des nouvelles suites sur Boeing Boeing 777, la compagnie entend...
The Travelers Club
Heathrow supprime enfin la contrainte des liquides
Il est rare qu’une annonce aéroportuaire modifie réellement le vécu des passagers. Pourtant, avec l’achèvement d’un programme d’investissement d’un milliard de livres sterling (soit 1,15 milliards d’euros), Heathrow Airport vient de franchir un cap : l’ensemble de ses terminaux est désormais équipé de scanners de sûreté de nouvelle génération, permettant...
The Travelers Club
British Airways modernise sa Premium Economy
Alors que l’attention restait focalisée sur le déploiement encore incomplet des Club Suites en classe Affaires, British Airways a créé une surprise plus discrète, mais non moins significative. À l’occasion de la rénovation de ses Boeing 787-9, la compagnie introduit une version revisitée de sa Premium Economy World Traveller Plus,...