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Air India inaugure à Delhi son nouveau Maharaja Lounge
La transformation d’Air India est un chantier qui s’entend sur le long terme. Quatre ans après la privatisation, les signaux positifs se multiplient, mais ils arrivent par vagues, parfois inégales. Nouveaux appareils long-courriers, rétrofits en cours, refonte de l’offre premium et désormais, un marqueur essentiel de toute compagnie qui se...
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À Bruxelles, un A320 de SAS a frôlé l’incident au décollage
Il était un peu plus de 21h30, jeudi 5 février, lorsque le vol SK2590 de Scandinavian Airlines, à destination de Copenhague, s’est retrouvé au centre d’un événement dont l’issue aurait pu être tout autre. À bord de cet Airbus A320neo, 135 passagers et un équipage qui, quelques minutes plus tôt,...
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Cathay Pacific s’apprête à introduire Aria Studio : full flat sur la Business régionale
Pendant longtemps, la classe Affaires régionale de Cathay Pacific faisait figure d’angle mort dans une proposition pourtant parmi les plus cohérentes du marché asiatique. Entre des salons remarquables, une nouvelle Business long-courrier très aboutie et une identité de marque forte, le contraste était devenu difficile à ignorer sur les vols...
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Starlux choisit Prague pour son entrée en Europe
Quand une compagnie aérienne asiatique annonce sa première destination européenne, on s’attend presque mécaniquement à voir apparaître Paris, Londres ou Francfort. Starlux Airlines a choisi une autre voie. Moins évidente, mais sans doute plus révélatrice de sa stratégie réelle. La jeune compagnie taïwanaise, fondée en 2018 et lancée commercialement en...
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Wild About Travel
Qantas’ “New Era” For Status
Qantas has just made it more expensive to stay loyal. Funny how that works. The airline is calling it a ‘new era’ for its Frequent Flyer program. I’d call it a quiet price hike dressed up in marketing language. This is a change I’ve been waiting on for months. After...
Frequent Miler
Chase Ultimate Rewards Complete Guide (2026)
Chase Ultimate Rewards is a transferable points program available through a number of Chase credit cards. Ultimate Rewards offers a great combination of easy-to-earn points and both easy and valuable point redemptions. Those who are primarily interested in luxury international award flights may do better with Amex Membership Rewards, but...
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FAA Eyes Flight Reductions at Chicago O’Hare Amid Increase in Schedules
The FAA and major airlines will disucss schedule adjustments in a meeting on March 3. The post FAA Eyes Flight Reductions at Chicago O’Hare Amid Increase in Schedules first appeared on Altitude Yes.
Miles To Memories
Vegas Bombshells: Metallica & Sydney Flights + More Casino Streaming & Primm FOR SALE?!?
Bruno Mars gets a street, a town outside Vegas is for sale, Metallica at the Sphere, Wynn hack follow up and direct Vegas flights to Australia! The post Vegas Bombshells: Metallica & Sydney Flights + More Casino Streaming & Primm FOR SALE?!? appeared first on Miles to Memories.
View from the Wing
United Flight Attendants Haven’t Had A Raise In 5 Years—Airline Promises March Deal, But Demands Concessions
United flight attendants, who haven't seen a pay raise in five years, are being promised a potential breakthrough deal this March—but the airline says they'll need to accept tradeoffs on scheduling, and unpaid leave to get it done.
View from the Wing
United Flight Attendants Haven’t Had A Raise In 5 Years—Airline Promises March Deal, But Demands Concessions
United flight attendants, who haven't seen a pay raise in five years, are being promised a potential breakthrough deal this March—but the airline says they'll need to accept tradeoffs on scheduling, and unpaid leave to get it done.
Frequent Miler
BeFrugal: $40 welcome bonus after earning $10 cashback
BeFrugal is again offering Frequent Miler readers an increased $40 signup bonus when earning $10 cashback through its shopping portal in the next year. The Deal Earn a $40 bonus cashback when earning $10 through the BeFrugal shopping portal in your first 365 days as a member. Direct Link to...
Points With a Crew
Should You Buy Hyatt Points With a 20% Discount?
Hyatt is offering a discount if you buy points during the current promotion. But there are only a few times that it makes sense to purchase Hyatt points, like ....
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After Delta, Alaska Airlines Quietly Banned These Popular In-Flight Comfort Items
Earlier this year, Delta Air Lines updated its rules around in-flight comfort accessories, citing safety concerns. Alaska Airlines has now followed suit, quietly rolling out similar restrictions. For some travelers,…
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‘Bliss Cruise Is The Best. Hottest People’: Woman Takes Royal Caribbean Cruise. Then She Spots Something Unsettling From Her Balcony
“So obviously the designers did not think..."
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Citi Strata Premier℠ Credit Card Review (2026)
The Citi Strata Premier combines excellent 3x earning categories with industry-leading purchase protections, modest travel protections, and 10x earnings on purchases through Citi Travel℠. I’ve been a Strata Premier cardholder for years, and I’ve grown to appreciate this moderately priced workhorse and the access it provides to Citi ThankYou Points‘...
Live and Let’s Fly
EgyptAir Adds Service To Chicago And Los Angeles, Flight Schedules Now Live
EgyptAir announced plans to add two major new US routes in 2026, with nonstop flights from Cairo to both Los Angeles and Chicago, but those routes are now official and flight schedules published. EgyptAir Is Coming To Chicago And Los Angeles With New Nonstop Flights EgyptAir has filed schedules for...
Altitude Yes
Trip Report: American Airlines Flagship Business Class, LAX-BOS (A321T)
Sleep was my number one priority on this redeye, and it was a success. The post Trip Report: American Airlines Flagship Business Class, LAX-BOS (A321T) first appeared on Altitude Yes.
Miles To Memories
Caesars Diamond Elite Members Get New Benefit: Free Cruise
Diamond Elite elite members now get a "Congratulatory Voyage", which is a complimentary cruise of up to seven days. The post Caesars Diamond Elite Members Get New Benefit: Free Cruise appeared first on Miles to Memories.
The Bulkhead Seat
Taste Test: Sweet and Sour Pork on Air Canada Rouge
I flew home last night from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Tampa International… The post Taste Test: Sweet and Sour Pork on Air Canada Rouge appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Rainbow Point at Bryce Canyon National Park
The temperature was a breezy 13 degrees Fahrenheit that frosty cold December morning upon arrival at Rainbow Point at Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah as it chilled my bones — I had checked out of the Rodeway Inn Bryce Canyon hotel property after staying there for the night — but...
Frequent Miler
Get a $500 bonus with a new Capital One Business Checking account
Capital One is currently offering a $500 bonus when you open a new business checking account, deposit either $5,000 within 30 days, leave the funds in the account for 60 days, and then make at least 10 qualifying transactions (like a remote check deposit or ACH transfer). If you have...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
600 Passengers Were Trapped On Planes Overnight After Workers Went Home… Munich Airport Says it Will Do Better Next Time
The operator of Munich International Airport has vowed to improve its emergency protocols after 600 passengers were left stranded overnight on planes last week when the airport closed during a snowstorm, and the bus drivers who could have gotten them back to the warm embrace of the terminal building went...
View from the Wing
This Viral ‘Cheek Splitter 9000’ Airline Seat Looks Like A Torture Device—Is It The Future Of Passenger Misery?
The internet is going crazy over the "Cheek Splitter 9000” which looks like a new frontier in how airlines make passengers uncomfortable onboard. But it's not - instead, it's a long-standing quirk of aviation safety.
One Mile at a Time
How To Earn & Redeem Hilton Honors Free Night Awards, Get The Best Value
Hotel credit cards offer all kinds of fantastic perks, ranging from elite status to free night awards. In the case of Hilton Honors, there are four co-branded American Express cards, with annual fees ranging from $0 to $550. Two of these cards offer the opportunity to earn one or more...
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Waymo Is Live in Orlando — But Here’s Who Can Actually Use It
Last summer, I wrote about Waymo’s driverless cars testing in Orlando — the kind of story that feels equal parts “future” and “Florida.” At the time, it was interesting… but…
Miles To Memories
Qantas Frequent Flyer Unveils Big Changes and New Search Tool
There are significant changes to earning and retaining status since the program's inception, giving members the ability to roll over unused Status Credits and earn them through everyday spending for the first time. The post Qantas Frequent Flyer Unveils Big Changes and New Search Tool appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Points Miles and Bling
Airport Behaviour 101: The Unwritten Rules of Travelling
Airports have become a consistent part of my life. I spend a lot of time in them. And no matter… The post Airport Behaviour 101: The Unwritten Rules of Travelling appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Current Amex Offers
This post is designed to show current Amex Offers. If you have any Amex cards, even authorized user cards, then you’re eligible to sign up for offers when you log into your Amex account. If you’re planning to shop or book travel, check this page to see if an Amex...
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Flying Blue dévoile ses Promo Rewards de février 2026
Chaque mois, le programme de fidélité Flying Blue publie une nouvelle liste de Promo Rewards, ces billets primes assortis d’une remise de 25 % sur certains niveaux de disponibilité. L’annonce est désormais bien connue des voyageurs fréquents. Pourtant, derrière cette mécanique devenue presque routinière, se cache un exercice de pilotage...
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United accélère sur le Wi-Fi : Starlink sur toute la flotte d’ici 2027
Pendant longtemps, le Wi-Fi n’a clairement pas été le point fort de United Airlines. Là où Delta et American ont progressivement fait de la connectivité un argument commercial crédible, United s’est contentée d’un empilement de solutions hétérogènes, rarement convaincantes. Cette époque semble toucher enfin à sa fin. Annoncé en 2024,...
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Certification : quand Trump franchit une ligne rouge de l’aviation
En quelques lignes publiées le un réseau Truth Social, une déclaration a suffi à faire vaciller l’un des piliers les plus sensibles de l’aviation civile mondiale. En affirmant vouloir « décertifier » des avions produits au Canada, le président américain Donald Trump a publiquement franchit une frontière que l’industrie aéronautique s’efforce, depuis...
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Airbus préparerait l’A220-500, le chaînon manquant du monocouloir
L’Airbus A220 est unanimement apprécié des passagers. Lumineux, silencieux, confortable, il incarne ce que le court et moyen-courrier peut offrir de mieux lorsqu’il n’est pas sacrifié sur l’autel de la densification. Jusqu’ici, toutefois, ce succès d’estime ne s’est pas toujours traduit par un enthousiasme équivalent du côté des compagnies aériennes....
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Lufthansa modernise (enfin) la Business de ses A380
Longtemps perçus comme des géants du passé, les Airbus A380 de Lufthansa s’installent désormais durablement dans le paysage long-courrier de la compagnie allemande. L’annonce de l’installation d’une nouvelle cabine Business sur l’ensemble de la flotte marque une nouvelle étape : elle acte, sans ambiguïté, que le superjumbo n’est plus un...
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Qatar Airways fait entrer la mixologie d’exception à bord de ses cabines premium
Chez Qatar Airways, l’expérience à bord se construit par touches successives. Produit cabine, restauration, service, salons : chaque élément participe à une vision cohérente du voyage. La dernière initiative en date illustre parfaitement cette approche : l’introduction d’une carte de cocktails signatures élaborée par Lorenzo Antinori, fondateur du Bar Leone à...
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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...
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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...