The Travelers Club
Crash du vol Air India : une coupure moteur inexpliquée
Le 12 juin 2025, le vol AI171 d’Air India quittait l’aéroport d’Ahmedabad à destination de Londres Gatwick avec 242 personnes à bord. Moins de deux minutes après le décollage, le Boeing 787-8 s’écrasait dans l’enceinte du BJ Medical College, causant la mort de 260 personnes, dont 19 au sol. Le...
The Travelers Club
Crash du vol Air India 171 : un Boeing 787-8 s’écrase peu après son décollage d’Ahmedabad
L’aviation civile indienne vit l’un de ses jours les plus sombres. Le vol Air India 171, reliant Ahmedabad à Londres Gatwick, s’est écrasé ce jeudi 13 juin 2025, quelques instants seulement après son décollage. À bord : 242 personnes, dont 169 passagers indiens et plusieurs ressortissants britanniques, portugais et canadiens....
The Travelers Club
Premier 787-9 nouvelle cabine d’American : déjà la panne ?
Livré fin avril 2025, le tout nouveau Boeing 787-9 d’American Airlines, immatriculé N846AN, devait symboliser la montée en gamme de la compagnie américaine. Première unité équipée de la nouvelle cabine Flagship Business Suite, ce Dreamliner inaugure une configuration premium inédite au sein de la flotte long-courrier d’American. Mais à peine...
The Travelers Club
Air France ouvre un restaurant éphémère à Paris
Et si l’expérience de la Business pouvait se vivre les pieds sur terre ? C’est le pari renouvelé que fait Air France cet été en ouvrant un restaurant éphémère sur le rooftop des Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann. Du 25 juin au 20 août 2025, la compagnie nationale proposera aux visiteurs...
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Frequent Miler
Last Chance Deals: Amtrak 40K offer, 4 shopping portal promos, 15x at CVS in-store & 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. There are 10 offers set to end this week. That includes the increased welcome offer on the Amtrak Guest Rewards Preferred Mastercard; the end date on...
Points With a Crew
I may have found the worst Priority Pass lounge in the United States
A lounge with literally NO food options at all? I think that makes it the worst Priority Pass lounge in the United States, and maybe even the world...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
What Is Wrong With This Photograph? Part 313
I was at the original location of Russ & Daughters on 179 East Houston Street in New York — which is just down the street from Katz’s Delicatessen — earlier this year. The Jewish-style appetizing eatery that specializes in fish delicacies — they also sell bagels and bialys — has...
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (9th August)
August continues on its merry way, and it’s the end of another week. It’s time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. The Malt House at Canal Junction. Birmingham Routes and networks Emirates to add a fourth daily service between Dubai and London Gatwick – With an Airbus A350...
Frequent Miler
TSA Agents scoring free meals in Priority Pass lounges, more reasons to hate Hertz’s AI damage detection system and more… (Saturday Selection)
This week, we’ll talk about TSA Agents scoring free meals in Priority Pass lounges, we’ll find more reasons to hate Hertz’s AI damage detection system, we’ll hear about how Joby Aviation is buying a piece of Blade, Trademark disputes, and devastating floods in India. TSA Agents Caught Red-Handed Exploiting Priority...
Your Mileage May Vary
Social Media Warns, “Don’t Print Out Your Boarding Pass.” Here’s What They Really Mean
It’s been a couple of years, but every once in a while, a slew of online entities will post warnings about printing out your boarding pass in favor of using…
View from the Wing
Southwest Assigned Seats Will End Wheelchair Boarding Abuse, Seat Saving Abuse, And Help Identify Disruptive Flyers
FBI agents complain that Southwest Airlines is frustrating to deal with in unruly passenger situations on aircraft because passengers can't easily be identified by their seat assignment. Of course there are two other huge advantages seat assignments will bring, Continue reading Southwest Assigned Seats Will End Wheelchair Boarding Abuse, Seat Saving...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Join Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan and get up to $50 off your next Alaska flight
Alaska Airlines have brought back their new member acquisition offer that provide $25 or $50 off your next Alaska Airlines flight. These offers were last seen in 2022 and in fact Alaska’s URLs for the offers still indicate 2022 even though the offer has been updated for 2025. The amount...
One Mile at a Time
Weekly Review: August 09, 2025
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I’m just at home spending time with family, though I’m plotting my next review trip, so stay tuned. On the points & travel front, this week American announced new flights to Europe, the exciting Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur opened, Cathay...
Points With a Crew
Marriott Guest Takes Elite Benefit Recognition Into His Own Hands
A Marriott guest was sick of not receiving the elite benefits he was entitled to, so he took matters into his own hands at the front desk, handing ...
You Are Travel
Labor Unions Get a Big W: All Major Las Vegas Strip Casino Now Unionized
Tl;dr – The Culinary Workers Union represents over 60,000 workers in The Silver State. In Vegas, many hospitality… The post Labor Unions Get a Big W: All Major Las Vegas Strip Casino Now Unionized appeared first on You Are Travel.
Your Mileage May Vary
Bad Credit Card Marketing: Get Our Card Because It’s the Heaviest
There are many things a bank’s PR team can choose as the “hook” to lure you into applying for a credit card. Maybe it’s a low interest rate or a…
BoardingArea
Raksha Bandhan 2025: 7 Sibling Award Sweet Spots in India
Raksha Bandhan, falling on August 9, 2025, is a cherished festival in India symbolizing the unbreakable bond between siblings. Inspired by the ancient stories of Krishna and Draupadi, as well as Queen Karnavati's legendary plea, this celebration is more than the exchange of rakhis—it's about lifelong loyalty. I've come to...
Travel Points Playbook
Drinking Our Way Through New Orleans’ French Quarter
Earlier this year I wrote a post in my One Card, One Trip series about a long weekend…
Miles To Memories
How the AAdvantage Loyalty Points System Surpasses Traditional Elite Levels
The AAdvantage Loyalty Points program offers familiar elite tiers, but a more advanced collection strategy moves past them. The post How the AAdvantage Loyalty Points System Surpasses Traditional Elite Levels appeared first on Miles to Memories.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Monkeying Around in Phuket in Thailand.
If you are in Phuket in Thailand and are tired of going to the beach or lazing around the resort property at which you are staying — but want something to do that is memorable but does not cost anything — consider visiting Toe Sae Hill, which is also known...
The Bulkhead Seat
2025 Weekly Review: August 9th
Greetings from Chicago. I was home this week, but will be back on the… The post 2025 Weekly Review: August 9th appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Live and Let’s Fly
“I’ll Have You Gang Raped!” Virgin Atlantic Passenger Jailed After Threatening Flight Attendant
A man at the center of a horrific 2023 incident onboard Virgin Atlantic has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for his vile outburst against a cabin crew member on a flight to Pakistan. Virgin Atlantic Passenger Jailed For Vile Threats Against Flight Attendant Let’s first review what happened,...
View from the Wing
High-Season On The Côte d’Azur: Waking Up To The Mediterranean At Nice’s Iconic 1929 Art Deco Hyatt Regency
I'd say that the hotel's decor and interiors feels somewhat dated and my room felt very much like a Hyatt Regency that could have been anyway. The bed was good and blackout shades excellent. But given the beachfront location and that the room was large, plus good food and...
Your Mileage May Vary
7 Of The Most Ridiculous Requests Passengers Have Made On Planes
Some people on planes just don’t get it. Others just have really, REALLY unrealistic expectations. Here are some of the craziest requests made by some of each of those types…
ATX Jetsetter
Ladybird Jet is Launching Flights Between Dallas and Fredericksburg
Ladybird Jet, a premium regional air shuttle service, is launching flights between Dallas and Fredericksburg using Pilatus PC-12 aircraft. The post Ladybird Jet is Launching Flights Between Dallas and Fredericksburg appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
Frequent Miler
Citi Strata Elite℠ Credit Card Review (2025)
Since the demise of the (greatly missed) Prestige card, Citibank has remained curiously absent from the bougie world of ultra-premium travel cards. Once it leaked that the bank had trademarked the name “Strata Elite,” years of false starts, rumors, and speculation followed, while points and miles collectors not-so-patiently waited for...
ATX Jetsetter
Weekly Recap: August 9, 2025
Catch up on the latest aviation and travel related news for the week ending August 9, 2025 in the ATX Jetsetter weekly recap. The post Weekly Recap: August 9, 2025 appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
The Bulkhead Seat
American Airlines Adds More Flights to Québec City as Other Airlines Scale Back Canadian Flights
American Airlines is bucking the recent trend where we have seen airlines cut frequency… The post American Airlines Adds More Flights to Québec City as Other Airlines Scale Back Canadian Flights appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
The Travelers Club
Marriott confie l’attribution des chambres à une IA
Le groupe Marriott déploie actuellement un nouvel outil d’intelligence artificielle destiné à automatiser l’attribution des chambres dans ses établissements. Une annonce qui pourrait sembler technique, mais qui soulève des enjeux très concrets pour les clients réguliers de la chaîne et les membres du programme Marriott Bonvoy. Car derrière cette innovation...
The Travelers Club
Oman Air rejoint oneworld le 30 juin : un atout stratégique ou une ambition en déclin ?
Près de 4 ans après l’annonce officielle, Oman Air s’apprête à intégrer officiellement l’alliance oneworld le 30 juin 2025. Une adhésion attendue, soutenue par Qatar Airways dès les premières heures, mais qui intervient dans un contexte de transformation profonde pour la compagnie nationale omanaise. Oman Air x oneworld : une...
The Travelers Club
SWISS First : la Première classe tient-elle encore son rang ?
La Première classe est devenue un territoire d’exception dans un monde aérien en pleine rationalisation. De plus en plus de compagnies abandonnent cette cabine élitiste au profit de produits Business toujours plus sophistiqués. Dans ce contexte, que vaut encore l’offre de SWISS, filiale premium du groupe Lufthansa ? Analyse critique...
The Travelers Club
Starlink : United suspend temporairement le Wi-Fi à bord
L’ambition était claire : doter toute la flotte régionale bi-classe de United Express (dans un premier temps) d’un Wi-Fi satellitaire de nouvelle génération d’ici fin 2025. Mais à peine entamée, la révolution connectée signée Starlink rencontre son premier contretemps. En cause ? Des interférences radio entre les antennes Starlink installées...
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CE 261/2004 : vers la fin des indemnisations faciles en cas de retard aérien ?
C’est l’un des dispositifs les plus protecteurs pour les passagers dans le monde. Depuis 2004, le règlement européen CE 261/2004 oblige les compagnies aériennes à indemniser les passagers en cas de retard ou d’annulation, sauf circonstances extraordinaires. Mais vingt ans après son entrée en vigueur, l’Europe s’apprête à revoir les...
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Riyadh Air mise sur l’A350-1000 : un choix stratégique qui écarte Boeing
Alors que le lancement de Riyadh Air approche, toujours prévu pour fin 2025, la compagnie saoudienne s’apprête à finaliser une commande majeure de gros-porteurs. Selon plusieurs sources concordantes, Airbus s’apprête à remporter la bataille face à Boeing, avec une commande d’environ 50 A350, majoritairement dans la version -1000. Si l’annonce...
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Global Airlines : une communication désormais plus bruyante que son A380
Après avoir réussi à opérer deux rotations transatlantiques ponctuelles de Glasgow et Manchester à New York en Airbus A380, Global Airlines tente aujourd’hui de reprendre le contrôle du narratif. La compagnie, souvent moquée pour son ambition perçue comme fantasque, publie un message de défense en règle sur LinkedIn, mêlant ironie,...
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Korean Air : 50 ans à Paris, mais toujours en retrait face à la concurrence ?
Korean Air a célébré hier le cinquantième anniversaire de sa liaison entre Paris et Séoul. Une longévité dans le paysage aérien tricolore, que la compagnie a fêtée avec un faste mesuré au Centre Culturel Coréen de Paris, en présence d’officiels, d’ambassadeurs et de partenaires historiques. Pourtant, derrière les discours convenus...