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Air France : une nouvelle cabine La Première dévoilée en mars 2025
Deux ans après l’annonce initiale, Air France lèvera le voile sur sa nouvelle cabine La Première en mars 2025. Ce projet, notamment retardé par des problèmes d’approvisionnement et de logistique, s’inscrit dans une stratégie ambitieuse de montée en gamme de la compagnie nationale. L’enjeu est de taille : se positionner...
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Riyadh Air passe commande de 60 Airbus A321neo
La jeune compagnie saoudienne Riyadh Air, qui prévoit de lancer ses premiers vols en 2025, vient d’annoncer une commande de 60 Airbus A321neo. Cette décision s’ajoute à l’annonce de l’acquisition de 72 Boeing 787-9, qui constitueront la flotte long-courrier de la compagnie. Si la commande de monocouloirs était connue depuis...
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Un nouveau départ pour Iberia avec l’Airbus A321XLR ?
Iberia inaugure aujourd’hui un modèle qui s’apprête à bouleverser le schéma traditionnel du long courrier. Avec l’intégration du tout premier Airbus A321XLR au sein de sa flotte, la compagnie espagnole ouvre la voie à une nouvelle vision, plus flexible et potentiellement plus durable. Pourquoi un monocouloir pour le long-courrier ?...
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Air France : taxe et contribution, nouveaux enjeux ?
Alors que le débat sur la hausse de la taxe de solidarité dite « taxe Chirac » reste en suspens dans le cadre du projet de loi de finances 2025, Air France annonce une augmentation distincte dans le cadre de sa contribution au financement des carburants d’aviation durables (SAF). Cette contribution, ajoutée...
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Review: Aeromexico 737-9 MAX Economy Class
From Los Cabos to Mexico City and from Mexico City to Tijuana, we flew on an Aeromexico 737-9 MAX in economy class. Here’s a condensed review of both flights. Aeromexico 737-9 MAX Economy Class Review My ticket cost only 52 USD for both legs of the trip booking less than...
One Mile at a Time
Delta One Business Class Award Sale: Worth A Look, Maybe
Guys, drop everything you’re doing. Delta SkyMiles is having a Delta One (business class) award sale, and you can fly roundtrip from Miami to Brussels for just 570,000 miles!!
Miles For Family
Booking a hotel room for under-21 guest
My family is traveling to Japan in 2025. Due to adding another person to our travel group, I had to rearrange flights, and now we are getting to Japan in three groups of two. My oldest son and his friend are flying out of San Francisco, and they need to...
TravelUpdate
24 Hours in Athens: Barely Scratching the Surface
With so much history and so little time, I settle for an overview of much of what Athens offers. Spread around the Aeropagus is the ancient Greek agora, the general meeting place of the city. There are plenty of ruins to see, plus the Parthenon. A mere 24 hours in...
View from the Wing
Delta’s ‘Award Sale’ Wants 400,000 Miles For Tokyo Roundtrip—This Isn’t Loyalty, It’s Theft
These prices are available for 3 days only, through December 19th. The good news is that Delta Amex cardholders should pay a bit less, since SkyMiles charges a premium to customers who don't have their card. Awards booked online by cardmembers should cost 15% fewer miles. Continue reading Delta’s...
The Bulkhead Seat
Frontier 2025-2026 GoWild!™ All-You-Can-Fly Annual Pass Is Now On Sale For $299
Frontier Airlines’ GoWild!™ All-You-Can-Fly Annual Pass (for a 12-month period between 2025 and 2026)… The post Frontier 2025-2026 GoWild!™ All-You-Can-Fly Annual Pass Is Now On Sale For $299 appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
TODAY ONLY! Save 15% off flights to Hawaii on Hawaiian Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines is looking to kick off 2025 with a bang by offering a 15% discount promo code for flights in January and February. This promo code is only valid for bookings made TODAY (December 17, 2024) Use Promo Code: HELLO2025 Click here for more details & to book this...
One Mile at a Time
IHG One Rewards 2025 2x Points Promotion: Register Now
While IHG One Rewards currently has a promotion thats valid for stays through the end of the year, the program has just opened registration for its first promotion of 2025, valid for stays in the first three months of the year. Lets go over those details.
One Mile at a Time
IHG One Rewards 2025 2x Points Promotion: Register Now
While IHG One Rewards currently has a promotion that’s valid for stays through the end of the year, the program has just opened registration for its first promotion of 2025, valid for stays in the first three months of the year. Let’s go over those details.
The Bulkhead Seat
Hilton Opens Its First Hotel In Bonaire Amidst Huge Caribbean Growth
Hilton announced today that it has added a new Caribbean island to its list… The post Hilton Opens Its First Hotel In Bonaire Amidst Huge Caribbean Growth appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
Save 15% on Hawaiian Airlines flights to/from Hawaii with promo code HELLO2025
Hawaiian Airlines is running a one day sale that’s giving 15% off flights to and from Hawaii when using the promo code HELLO2025. The Deal Save 15% on flights to and from Hawaii on Hawaiian Airlines when using promo code HELLO2025. Key Terms Promo code HELLO2025 valid for Main Cabin...
One Mile at a Time
Nekajui, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve Resort In Costa Rica, Opening 2025
The Ritz-Carlton Reserve brand will be expanding in 2025, with the opening of a new property in Costa Rica. While I wrote about this a couple of weeks ago, theres now an update, as an opening date has been revealed, and the resort is now bookable (thanks to Christopher for...
One Mile at a Time
Nekajui, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve Resort In Costa Rica, Opening 2025
The Ritz-Carlton Reserve brand will be expanding in 2025, with the opening of a new property in Costa Rica. While I wrote about this a couple of weeks ago, there’s now an update, as an opening date has been revealed, and the resort is now bookable (thanks to Christopher for...
The Bulkhead Seat
6 Reasons Why I Carry the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card and You Should, Too
I’ve held the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card since it launched and… The post 6 Reasons Why I Carry the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card and You Should, Too appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Economy Class & Beyond
Luxair signs for further Embraer E195-E2
Luxair – the flag carrier of Luxembourg has signed a firm order with Embraer for further E195-E2 aircraft Luxair has chosen to exercise options for a further two Embraer E195-E2. These follow the initial four the airline ordered, In exercising the two options secured in their 2023 firm order for...
One Mile at a Time
FlyDubai Opens New Business Lounge At Dubai Airport
FlyDubai has just opened a new lounge at its hub, taking its premium ground experience at the airport to the next level.
Live and Let’s Fly
Sky Priority Takes On A New Meaning With Aeromexico
Aeromecixco has a very different definition of Sky Priority than other SkyTeam carriers do…and I found out the embarrassing way. For Aeromexico, Sky Priority Is Based On Class, Not Status… As I’ve completed this journey around the world on 15 SkyTeam carriers, with Aeromexico being the 15th and final carrier...
View from the Wing
Influencer Turns Business Class Into Chaos: Films Child Swinging From Copa Airlines Ceiling Mid-Flight
Brazilian influencer Bruno Santos, known “Buzeira,” has 12 million followers on Instagram and significant reach on TikTok. He posts short, comedic videos and pranks. And he apparently involves his daughter – whom he filmed swinging from a Copa Airlines 737 MAX business class ceiling. Continue reading Influencer Turns Business Class Into...
TravelUpdate
100,000 bonus miles! Amex Delta SkyMiles Reserve card review
With this limited time offer on the Delta SkyMiles Reserve card, you'll earn a welcome bonus of 100,000 miles after you meet minimum spend.
One Mile at a Time
Luxair Orders Six Embraer E195-E2 Aircraft
In late 2023, Luxair, the national airline of Luxembourg, placed an order for a new type of aircraft for the airline. There’s now an update, as the airline has increased its firm order for this plane by 50%.
Eye of the Flyer
Register Now: 5% Back on Grocery Stores, Certain Cruises, and More!
One of our favorite cards announced its quarterly bonus cashback categories — and one of the merchants is a big (but welcome!) shocker! The no-annual-fee ‘s and legacy Chase Freedom card’s bonus 5% cashback (5X ) categories for October through December 2024 are: Grocery Stores (excluding Walmart and Target) Norwegian...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Abu Dhabi Becomes Latest Casualty of British Airways Route Cuts As Boeing 787 Dreamliner Problems Drag On
Abu Dhabi is the latest casualty of continuing problems with British Airways’ fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners, with the popular Middle Eastern route set to be axed from the airline’s network for the summer 2025 season. British Airways only relaunched its London Heathrow to Abu Dhabi route in April after...
One Mile at a Time
Are Marriott Bonvoy Airline Mileage Transfers Worth It?
Among hotel loyalty programs, one thing that makes Marriott Bonvoy points unique is the ability to (fairly) efficiently convert them into airline miles. While most major hotel loyalty programs allow some sort of opportunity to convert hotel points into airline miles, it typically represents a very bad value.
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Warning: OPEN Your Luggage Before Leaving Baggage Claim
Word to the wise: when claiming your luggage from an airline baggage claim carousel, don’t just check the exterior of your bag for damage, but make sure your personal contents are inside. Sometimes, your bag may look right and feel right, but the contents have been switched and thieves are...
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Séjour d’exception au Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain en villa privée
De Paris à Manama avec Gulf Air à bord de l’Airbus A321neo en Business Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain en villa privée Le Falcon Gold Lounge à Bahrain International Airport De Manama à Shanghai avec Gulf Air à bord du Dreamliner en Business Mandarin Oriental Pudong Shanghai en chambre supérieure...
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Czech Airlines disparaît : la fin d’une ère en Europe de l’Est
L’aventure historique de Czech Airlines touche à sa fin ce 26 octobre 2024. Fondée il y a plus de 100 ans, cette compagnie aérienne emblématique de la Tchécoslovaquie, puis de la République tchèque, s’efface au profit de Smartwings, un autre acteur de l’aviation basé à Prague. Ce changement marque non...
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Emirates repousse à janvier 2025 le lancement de ses Airbus A350
Alors que l’excitation monte à l’idée de voir l’Airbus A350 rejoindre la flotte d’Emirates, la réalité s’avère plus compliquée que prévu. La compagnie aérienne basée à Dubaï vient encore de reporter une nouvelle fois la date d’entrée en service de cet appareil quelques jours seulement après son report précédent. Initialement...
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La surenchère fiscale sur le transport aérien : une démagogie punitive sans réelle vision environnementale
Nombreuses sont les organisations qui appellent désormais le gouvernement français à augmenter la taxe sur les billets d’avion, arguant qu’il s’agirait d’une mesure nécessaire pour la décarbonation du secteur aérien. Pourtant, à y regarder de plus près, cette surenchère fiscale relève davantage d’une posture démagogique que d’une réelle solution pour...
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Déploiement du Wi-Fi Starlink à bord de Qatar Airways : une révolution en demi-teinte ?
Le 22 octobre 2024 marque un tournant technologique pour Qatar Airways. La compagnie qatarie a opéré son premier vol équipé de la technologie Starlink à bord d’un Boeing 777 reliant Doha à Londres, promettant une connectivité ultra-rapide pour ses passagers. Une avancée significative, mais qui mérite toutefois d’être analysée sous...
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Cathay Pacific dévoile sa nouvelle classe Affaires « Aria Suite »
Cathay Pacific vient de dévoiler officiellement son produit Aria Suite, sa nouvelle classe Affaires à bord des Boeing 777-300ER réaménagés. Ce lancement s’inscrit dans un contexte de renouveau pour la compagnie, qui cherche à renforcer sa position sur le marché du voyage haut de gamme. Première destination pour la mise...
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Cathay Pacific prépare la métamorphose de son salon emblématique The Wing
Cathay Pacific vient de révéler en détail le calendrier de transformation pour The Wing, un de ses salons d’aéroport les plus renommés, afin de moderniser et enrichir l’expérience client dans son hub stratégique de Hong Kong. Ce chantier s’inscrit dans une série d’investissements qui comprend aussi l’ouverture de nouveaux salons...
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La marque Vistara tirera sa révérence pour laisser place à Air India
La 12 novembre prochain, Vistara, la compagnie aérienne indienne qui a su se faire un nom avec une offre globale haut de gamme, disparaîtra officiellement pour se fondre dans Air India. Ce changement, orchestré par le groupe Tata, est la suite logique de la reprise d’Air India, annoncée dès la...