The Travelers Club
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,...
The Travelers Club
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...
The Travelers Club
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....
The Travelers Club
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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Frequent Miler
Barclays AA cards: planning the transition to Citi | Coffee Break Ep91 | 2-3-26
If you have an American Airlines card issued by Barclays, it won’t be a Barclays card for much longer, as AA cards will transition to Citi instead. So what does that mean for you? We’ll answer some common questions about this transition in today’s podcast episode. Barclays AA cards: planning...
One Mile at a Time
Is The American Airlines Executive Card Worth $595 Fee? 10 Reasons To Apply
Link: Learn more about the Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard
Your Mileage May Vary
The U.S. Didn’t Make the 2026 Safest Places to Visit List — Here’s Who Did
When people travel abroad for leisure, safety is usually one of the first things they consider. Most travelers probably aren’t planning trips to places experiencing active conflict or political instability,…
Frequent Miler
(More targeted) Capital One Shopping adds Marriott, many other redemption options
Update 2/3/26: In the past week or so, several Capital One Shopping users have noticed new gift card redemption options on their account that weren’t there before. That includes Marriott, eBay, Walmart, Lowe’s, Uber/Uber Eats, and more. There’s no guarantee you’ll see one or more of these higher value options,...
View from the Wing
Jeffrey Epstein Used Hyatt’s “Friends & Family” Discount Rate — And Earned Full Points [Roundup]
News and notes from around the interweb: Jeffrey Epstein stayed on friends and family rates at Hyatt. In fairness, Hyatt’s Friends & Family rate is often is a very good deal and it earns full points and stay credit. Mildly interesting – Epstein stayed on friends/family rates at Hyatt byu/dogemaster00...
The Bulkhead Seat
Volaris Adds Eight New US Routes From Three Mexican Cities
Volaris is a Mexican low-cost airline that flies nonstop to 21 destinations in the… The post Volaris Adds Eight New US Routes From Three Mexican Cities appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
One Mile at a Time
I Stayed At Aman New York: Does The Hotel Live Up The Hype (And Price)?
I just spent a night at the 83-suite Aman New York, which opened in 2022, and is located in the iconic Crown Building, on 57th and 5th. This is probably the hotel in the United States that I’ve been most curious about, as it’s certainly one of the most talked...
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: SluTune Bone Conduction Sleep Speaker (Back By Wednesday)
The Q2 SluTune Bone Conduction Sleep Speaker is a sleep aid with a thin (11mm) profile and no sound leakage to others in the room. It's on Kickstarter, but only for a few more ...
Your Mileage May Vary
Why New York Keeps a Two-Stop Subway Line
On the subway map, the S train looks almost like a joke. Two stations. A ridiculously short ride. A whole “line” that exists just to connect Grand Central to Times Square.…
You Are Travel
418-Room JW Marriott Coming to Louisville, Kentucky
​tl;dr – A sizable JW will open in Kentucky’s largest city. Expected in 2027, the JW Marriott Louisville… The post 418-Room JW Marriott Coming to Louisville, Kentucky appeared first on You Are Travel.
Frequent Miler
Flying Blue Promo Rewards for February: Save 25% on flights to/from Europe from select cities
The latest batch of Air France/KLM Flying Blue Promo Rewards is out and there’s another good selection of cities represented in North America. There are also options in economy, premium economy, and business class – provided you can find award space. The Deal Save 25% when booking standard awards between...
You Are Travel
China to Ban Tesla-style Hidden Door Handles – Please Let This Be the Start of Something Bigger
tl;dr – No lie, I’m ready to say goodbye to the terrible design of these door handles. ​Several… The post China to Ban Tesla-style Hidden Door Handles – Please Let This Be the Start of Something Bigger appeared first on You Are Travel.
Altitude Yes
Capital One’s 30% Transfer Bonus to Japan Airlines is Back
This transfer bonus means that you can transfer 1,000 Capital One miles for 975 Japan Airlines miles, which is close to 1:1. The post Capital One’s 30% Transfer Bonus to Japan Airlines is Back first appeared on Altitude Yes.
You Are Travel
Marriott Bringing Its Ritz-Carlton Brand to Saigon
​tl;dr – The project will also include a whopping 420 branded residences. Marriott has recently announced new developments… The post Marriott Bringing Its Ritz-Carlton Brand to Saigon appeared first on You Are Travel.
Miles To Memories
Southwest Launches New Credit Card Bonuses That Gets You Companion Pass
Southwest Airlines is once again offering an easy option to earn the Companion pass for just over a year. It comes as part of the signup offer for all three consumer credit cards, alongside a points bonus that varies between 20,000 and 40,000. The post Southwest Launches New Credit Card Bonuses...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Earn 500 Bonus AAdvantage Miles by Shopping for Valentine’s Day
Effective through Monday, February 9, 2026 at 11:59:59 in the evening Eastern Standard Time, you can earn 500 bonus AAdvantage miles by shopping for Valentine’s Day — in addition to the standard AAdvantage miles earned — during the Winter Bonus Offer campaign at the American Airlines AAdvantage Shopping portal by...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
American Airlines Says Its Trounces The Competition At Recovering From Irregular Operations: Flight Attendants Tell A Very Different Story
American Airlines often claims that it is far better at recovering from so-called ‘irregular operations’ than its rivals, but stories from frontline workers caught up in this month’s Winter Storm Fern tell a very different story. Any boy are they mad. American Airlines cancelled thousands of flights over the space...
View from the Wing
Teen Keeps Kicking Passenger’s Seat — Gets Teeth Broken When Passenger Reclines Hard
A viral video with over 2.5 million views captures the shocking moment a teen repeatedly kicking a passenger's seat gets his teeth broken when the passenger sharply reclines in response
Frequent Miler
Save 15% on IHG award stays at new hotels
For the last few years, IHG has been offering a 15% discount on award stays at new properties, with different hotels being discounted one, two, and three months ahead of time. The list of eligible hotels gets updated each month with new properties for three months ahead of time, so...
The Bulkhead Seat
Full List: United is Increasing Frequency On These 87 Routes Out of Chicago
Last week, I wrote about United’s latest attack on American Airlines. United’s CEO has… The post Full List: United is Increasing Frequency On These 87 Routes Out of Chicago appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Miles To Memories
Death of Old Southwest Airlines, Bermuda on Points & Miles + Resort Fees Decrease Prices?
Do resort fees increase prices, why you need to rake your bookings, Bermuda on points & miles + the death of the Southwest cattle call. The post Death of Old Southwest Airlines, Bermuda on Points & Miles + Resort Fees Decrease Prices? appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Your Mileage May Vary
It’s One Week Into Assigned Seating – Here’s What Southwest Passengers Say NOW
When Southwest officially began its system of assigned seating a week ago today, there were a lot of cheers – and a lot of hand-wringing. People either loved or hated…
Miles To Memories
Earn Up to 28,000 Extra Points with New Hyatt Bonus Journeys Promotion
Hyatt has launched a new Bonus Journeys promotion which can earn you extra points on your stays through mid-April. You get 3,000 or 4,000 bonus points for every three nights, depending on where you stay. The post Earn Up to 28,000 Extra Points with New Hyatt Bonus Journeys Promotion appeared first...
View from the Wing
5 Free Marriott Nights From One Card — Up To 50,000 Points Each After $3,000 Spend
Chase just launched the biggest-ever Marriott Boundless bonus: 5 Free Night Awards after $3,000 in 3 months, valid up to 50,000 points per night (and you can top off each with 15,000 points). There is also a 2026 airline statement credit up to $100, and the no-fee Marriott Bold now...
The Travelers Club
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...
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...
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...