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,...
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,...
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Eye of the Flyer
15 Cards With Free Hotel Nights, Delta Cancels Flights (Weather), Capital One Mega Promo and Oceania Goes 18+
This weekend is going to be a disaster if you are traveling. In South Bend, Indiana it will be so cold the only ones outside will be birds (the real ones – not jets). I hope you are safe and warm and reviewing what happened this week on the blog:...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Another United Airlines Flight Forced To Divert After Laptop Falls Through Crack Into The Cargo Hold
Well, this doesn’t seem like something that should be possible, but a third United Airlines flight has now been forced to make an emergency diversion after a passenger’s laptop somehow fell through a crack in the cabin floor and dropped into the cargo hold. United flight to Geneva makes costly...
PointsMath
Promotion Weekly January 2026 Fourth Edition
Here are the latest promotion weekly January 2026 fourth edition covering airline miles and hotel points promotions, including opportunities to buy miles and points with bonuses, book award flights for fewer miles, earn bonus miles and points, save on stays at major hotel chains, earn points on meetings and events,...
Travel Codex
Review: Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Cathedral Road Chennai
During our trip to India, we had quite a varied need when it came to hotels. A good part of the trip took us to some really rural parts of Tamil Nadu. Needless to say, you take what you can find when traveling in those areas. We did end up...
Live and Let’s Fly
Should Wheelchair Passengers Board Last? A Modest Proposal
A growing number of travelers are exploiting airline wheelchair assistance not because they need help, but because it offers an easy way to board early and skip long lines. It’s time for a fundamental policy change that discourages this behavior while protecting passengers who actually need a wheelchair. How Airlines...
One Mile at a Time
Car Crashes Into DTW Airport Terminal, Stops At Delta Check-In Counter
Thank goodness that there weren’t more serious injuries, since this could’ve ended a lot worse…
One Mile at a Time
Oneworld Airport Lounge Access Explained: Who Gets Entry?
One of the great things about the ”big three” global airline alliances is that they offer reciprocal lounge access for travelers. In this post, I’d like to take a closer look at the oneworld alliance’s lounge access policy, as understanding the nuances of airport lounge access can be complicated.
Live from a Lounge
Air India’s new Boeing 787-9s to fly with open Business Class Suites and 18 less Economy Seats
Air India will get to operate its new aircraft with significant seat restrictions because the FAA has not yet certified every seat on the plane. Here are the details. The post Air India’s new Boeing 787-9s to fly with open Business Class Suites and 18 less Economy Seats appeared first...
View from the Wing
Mercedes Smashes Through Glass Doors At Detroit Airport — Slams Into Delta Check-In
A Mercedes sedan drove through the glass entry doors at Detroit Metro and into the Delta departures lobby, slamming into the check-in area and sending debris across the terminal.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
‘It’s Carnage’: American Airlines Slashes 800 Flights From Its Schedule As Winter Storm Hits
American Airlines has taken the lead in Winter Storm Fern cancellations, proactively posting more than 800 cancellations on Saturday – more than twice as many as Delta and United Airlines combined. Weather forecasters are warning of major disruption across 40 states over the weekend as a blast of freezing cold...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
‘It’s Carnage’: American Airlines Slashes 800 Flights From Its Schedule As Winter Storm Hits
American Airlines has taken the lead in Winter Storm Fern cancellations, proactively posting more than 800 cancellations on Saturday – more than twice as many as Delta and United Airlines combined. Weather forecasters are warning of major disruption across 40 states over the weekend as a blast of freezing cold...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
WATCH: Moment Car Crashes Through Check-In Area at Detroit Airport Injuring Six People
This is the moment a car crashed through the entrance of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) on Friday evening, plowing through the check-in area and crashing into a Delta Air Lines baggage desk, where it finally came to rest. The extraordinary moment was caught on camera by a passenger...
ATX Jetsetter
Cayman Airways is Launching Service to Austin
Cayman Airways is launching 1x weekly flights between Grand Cayman and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport for the summer 2026 season. The post Cayman Airways is Launching Service to Austin appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
The Bulkhead Seat
Man Drives Mercedes Into Detroit Airport and Crashes Into Delta Check-In Area
Passengers were shocked to see a man drive a Mercedes into Detroit Metropolitan Wayne… The post Man Drives Mercedes Into Detroit Airport and Crashes Into Delta Check-In Area appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Eye of the Flyer
BREAKING: Man Allegedly Drives Car INTO Detroit Airport Delta Check-in Area
A bizarre scene is unfolding at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Romulus, Michigan, tonight. Footage shared on social media appears to show a Mercedes-Benz automobile crashed into a Delta Air Lines check-in counter. #BREAKING: A man drove a car into the McNamara terminal at Detroit Metro Airport. Bystander...
Points With a Crew
Should you sign up for the Capital One Venture or Venture X Card? (Hot new $1,000 offer)
The Capital One Venture and Venture X cards are 2 cards that earn super valuable Venture miles. But which of these two powerhouse cards is the best? Let's look at ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Half of the Population of the United States Lives in 145 Counties — and a Great Custom Mapping Tool You Can Use
One of the lofty goals which Dan Miller of Points With a Crew wants to accomplish is having been to every one of the 3,143 counties in the United States — but I wonder if he knew that approximately half the population of the United States resides in only 145...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Dutch Airline Cancels Flights To Dubai, Tel Aviv and Riyadh ‘Until Further Notice’ Over Security Worries
The Dutch flag carrier KLM has confirmed that it is canceling all flights to the Middle East until further notice due to security worries. The decision comes amidst the potential of a U.S. military strike on Iran that could ignite a major escalation in tensions throughout the region. On Friday,...
Frequent Miler
Discarding our card collections | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep342 | 1-23-26
In today’s episode, we’ll talk about a trick for getting great value with Delta miles, which has returned, how flying Emirates first with points has gotten harder, and the hard truth about how we have too many cards (and what to do about it). Discarding our card collections Watch the...
Your Mileage May Vary
Amex Platinum: Stop Uber One From Using Your Uber Credit
If you have an American Express Platinum Card, one of the quieter perks is getting Uber One at no cost, thanks to a statement credit that reimburses the fee. But…
Frequent Miler
Bilt Cash: The great coupon emporium
Last week’s free airspace was dominated by Bilt’s launch of its revamped portfolio of credit cards, or what it’s calling Bilt 2.0. We’ve spilled buckets of digital ink describing the new program, and by the end of the week, it had gathered some unintended steam, with the New York Times...
View from the Wing
Southwest Flight Attendant Told Her “Pull Your Shirt Up” — The LUV Airline Is Back To Policing What Passengers Wear
Southwest Airlines is back in dress-code drama after a passenger accused a flight attendant of telling her to “pull your shirt up” before she could fly, saying the comment singled out her body and birthmarks. The clash is awkward for an airline that built its brand on LUV and once...
Frequent Miler
No Lifetime Language 125K point offer for Amex Business Gold (Targeted)
American Express is targeting some cardholders with an offer on the Business Gold card, awarding 125,000 bonus points when spending $15,000 in the first three months of card membership. (h/t: Doctor of Credit) Not only is that higher than the current publicly available offer, but it also has No Lifetime...
One Mile at a Time
How To Avoid Gate Checking Your Carry-On Bag (The Easy & Sneaky Ways)
Many people prefer to travel only with carry-on bags and not checked bags. Among those with carry-ons, one common fear is having to gate check your bag. In this post, I’d like to talk a bit more about that, and also share some tips for avoiding having to gate check...
The Travelers Club
Etihad relance l’Airbus A380 jusqu’en 2032
Alors que l’Airbus A380 continue de se raréfier au sein des flottes mondiales, Etihad Airways confirme une trajectoire singulière. La compagnie d’Abu Dhabi s’apprête à remettre en service ses deux derniers superjumbos, complétant ainsi une flotte active de neuf appareils, avec une exploitation désormais envisagée au moins jusqu’en 2032. Un...
The Travelers Club
Cathay Pacific repense l’Airbus A321neo : moins de sièges, plus de confort
Dans un contexte où la densification cabine est devenue une norme tacite sur le monocouloir, cette décision mérite d’être observée avec attention. Cathay Pacific a choisi de revoir la configuration de ses Airbus A321neo, en acceptant de réduire le nombre total de sièges afin d’améliorer le confort à bord, pour...
The Travelers Club
Air France et le Concorde : la mémoire du supersonique en images
Cinquante ans après le premier vol commercial du Concorde sous les couleurs d’Air France, la compagnie ne se contente pas d’une commémoration symbolique. Elle choisit un autre format : un documentaire long, incarné, consacré à celles et ceux qui ont fait voler l’avion supersonique au quotidien. Un choix éditorial atypique,...
The Travelers Club
Edelweiss : la montée en gamme discrète de la compagnie loisirs suisse
Pendant longtemps, Edelweiss a incarné une forme de long-courrier loisirs à l’européenne : fiable, bien opéré, mais sans prétention produit particulière. L’annonce de nouvelles cabines pour ses Airbus A350-900 marque une inflexion nette. Plus qu’un simple retrofit, il s’agit d’un repositionnement assumé, à la fois prudent et révélateur d’une évolution plus...
The Travelers Club
Royal Ambassador chez InterContinental : le statut qui a changé de nature
Depuis 2023, un nombre croissant de voyageurs ultra-fréquents s’interrogent sur l’évolution du statut Royal Ambassador chez InterContinental Hotels & Resorts. Des profils historiquement reconnus, parfois membres depuis près d’une décennie, constatent que des niveaux de dépenses autrefois jugés suffisants ne déclenchent plus automatiquement d’invitation. Cette remise en question, récemment documentée...
The Travelers Club
Pourquoi Lufthansa vole avec des Boeing 787 presque vides en classe Affaires
Il y a parfois, dans l’aviation, des situations qui semblent presque irréelles. Des avions neufs, livrés, prêts à voler mais dont une partie de la cabine reste inutilisable. Non pas par manque de demande ou même en raison d’un défaut technique majeur mais parce qu’un élément aussi fondamental qu’un siège...
The Travelers Club
Elon Musk vs Ryanair : un match sur fond de Wi-Fi
Soyons honnêtes : Ryanair n’est pas une compagnie aérienne fréquemment évoquée sur The Travelers Club. Mais lorsqu’une polémique en dit parfois bien plus qu’elle ne montre, il devient difficile d’ignorer la compagnie la plus rentable d’Europe. C’est précisément le cas de l’échange très médiatisé qui oppose, depuis quelques jours, Elon...
The Travelers Club
Air France rénove son salon La Première à Paris
Chez Air France, la cabine La Première n’est pas une simple Première classe. C’est un système complet, une promesse globale, une expérience pensée comme un continuum, du trottoir de l’aéroport jusqu’au siège à bord. Et dans cette architecture ultra-premium, le salon La Première de Paris-Charles de Gaulle joue un rôle...