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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Live and Let’s Fly
KLM Reverses Tel Aviv Decision Again As Middle East Tensions Escalate
KLM is once again adjusting its Middle East network, and the back-and-forth underscores just how fragile airline planning remains in a volatile region. KLM Flip-Flops On Middle East Service As Tel Aviv Remains Suspended KLM has reversed course yet again on its plans to resume service to Tel Aviv (TLV),...
View from the Wing
United Trolls American In Chicago With “AAdvantage, United” Ads — But It’s A Little Too On The Nose
United is escalating its Chicago fight with American on every front—capacity, Wall Street messaging, and now a fresh set of ads that openly taunt AAdvantage. The new “AAdvantage, United” line is the kind of not-even-trying-to-be-subtle jab that only makes the rivalry louder as ORD turns into a full-blown marketing and...
One Mile at a Time
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club High Five: 12K Bonus Points For Five Years Of Flying
We’re so used to airline loyalty programs offering special perks for those who fly (or spend) with the airline a certain amount every year. However, airlines rarely reward those who consistently fly the airline over the years, but not enough to qualify for elite status.
TravelUpdate
Coming Soon: Trump Accounts to Accept Credit Card Rewards as Deposits
You'll soo be convert your credit card rewards into deposits for your Trump Accounts. But is this a good idea in the first place?
One Mile at a Time
Four Seasons Venice (Hotel Danieli) Opens August 2026, Now Bookable
In 2022, plans were announced for the Four Seasons Venice, in the form of a conversion and renovation of Hotel Danieli, a Marriott Luxury Collection property. There’s now an update, as an opening date has been announced, and rooms are bookable.
Eye of the Flyer
Deadline Approaching to Change Platinum Airline Incidental Credit Preferred Carrier
If you have a Platinum card with an airline incidental statement credit perk, you have only a few days left to make any changes. And if you hold a Business flavor, you may want to make sure that your choice from last year is still selected. The final day to...
View from the Wing
“Oh Sh*t, Cancel Takeoff Clearance”: Southwest 737 Aborts As Private Plane Turns Onto Runway
A Southwest 737 in San Antonio began its takeoff roll after being cleared for departure when a private Pilatus PC-12 inadvertently turned onto the same runway. Tower audio captures the controller urgently canceling the takeoff clearance—“Oh sh*t”—and the Southwest crew rejecting the takeoff at speed, avoiding a runway collision as...
Wild About Travel
Cape Town: Beautiful and Complicated
I came to Cape Town hoping to like it and ended up loving it. I want to encourage other visitors to look beyond the surface here. It’s a complex and fascinating place. Introducing the CityThe road from the modern Cape Town airport passes through the sprawling townships of Langa, Nyanga...
One Mile at a Time
Huh: Thai AirAsia Strands Passengers On Bus After Remote Stand Mix-Up
I suppose with the number of flights that operate around the globe on a daily basis, mistakes of all sorts are bound to happen. However, this story in the Bangkok Post is a real head-scratcher, because there are supposed to be layers of procedures in place to prevent something like...
One Mile at a Time
Four Seasons Venice (Hotel Danieli) Opens August 2026, Now Bookable
In 2022, plans were announced for the Four Seasons Venice, in the form of a conversion and renovation of Hotel Danieli, a Marriott Luxury Collection property. There’s now an update, as an opening date has been announced, and rooms are bookable.
The Bulkhead Seat
JetBlue’s 25 for 25 Challenge Delivered Big Rewards for 2,100+ Flyers
JetBlue’s ambitious 25 for 25 challenge wrapped up at the end of 2025. Designed… The post JetBlue’s 25 for 25 Challenge Delivered Big Rewards for 2,100+ Flyers appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
One Mile at a Time
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club High Five: 12K Bonus Points For Five Years Of Flying
We’re so used to airline loyalty programs offering special perks for those who fly (or spend) with the airline a certain amount every year. However, airlines rarely reward those who consistently fly the airline over the years, but not enough to qualify for elite status.
Economy Class & Beyond
Gulf Air to roll out Starlink connectivity
Another airline has signed for the Starlink connectivity service by SpaceX – this time, it’s Gulf Air. Gulf vAir Airbus A321neo – Image, Economy Class and Beyond Gulf Air announced the rollout of Starlink high-speed internet across its entire fleet starting mid-2026, offering complimentary Wi-Fi to passengers onboard its aircraft,...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Aer Lingus Confirms Its Closing Manchester Long-Haul Base After Cabin Crew Asked For More Money
Aer Lingus has confirmed that it will shutter its transatlantic long-haul base in Manchester, with the loss of 200 cabin crew jobs, after workers went on strike in a dispute over pay and conditions. The airline claims the decision is due to the base underperforming compared to its Dublin operation,...
Economy Class & Beyond
Delta Air Lines signs for further Airbus A330neo and A350 aircraft
It seems Delta’s fleet expansion is continuing unabated, with the airline signing for 31 additional widebody aircraft from Airbus. Delta Airbus A330neo and Airbus A350 – Image Airbus The 31 additional aircraft have been broken down as 16 A330-900s and 15 A350-900s. Once delivered, Delta’s widebody fleet will have grown...
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: St. Regis Hong Kong
After spending a night at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong (review here), we walked… The post Hotel Review: St. Regis Hong Kong appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
How to find credit card Benefit Guides online
Anytime you get a new credit card, you’ll find that it comes with a small booklet usually titled “Guide to Benefits” with tiny print. These booklets typically detail the card’s purchase and travel protection benefits. Sometimes the booklets include additional benefits such as ID theft protection and concierge services. The...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Receive a 100% bonus when you buy Hilton Honors points
Hilton is out with their next buy points bonus and once again it provides up to 100% more points on purchases of 5,000 or more points. They have also increased the maximum number of points you can buy with this promotion. With a 100% bonus it means you are paying...
Points With a Crew
Capital One Venture Rewards Card Review (Hot New Offer Worth ~$1,000)
Learn how signing up for the Capital One Venture Rewards credit card can supercharge your travel with 75,000 miles, $250 AND benefits that include ...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Marriott Bonvoy Escapes – Save up to 20% at select Marriott Hotels Worldwide
This week’s Marriott Bonvoy Escapes are now available for booking for stays at select hotels Worldwide. With Marriott Bonvoy Escapes members can save up to 20% on last minute stays through to February 22 that are booked by this Sunday. If you are unfamiliar with Marriott Escapes, they are last...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
I Was Caught Up in the Middle of the Diamond Elite Status Debacle.
I was caught up in the middle of the Diamond elite status debacle with the sale of elite qualifying points in which the Diamond elite status for which I paid was suddenly revoked from me. Messages via e-mail were sent to me promoting the promise of earning Diamond elite status if...
Frequent Miler
(Update) New Bilt cards exclude tax payments, eBay, Facebook Marketplace, and more
Update 1/28/26: There’s been a positive change regarding excluded transactions. A reader spotted that Bilt has now removed the exclusion for eBay and Facebook Marketplace payments. We’ve confirmed with Bilt that those transactions will indeed now earn points and be eligible to earn 4% Bilt Cash if that’s the earning...
Monkey Miles
New Marriott Credit Card Offers – 5 free night Boundless and 3 Night Biz offers are back!
We break down the latest credit offers for Marriott branded Chase and Amex credit cards The post New Marriott Credit Card Offers – 5 free night Boundless and 3 Night Biz offers are back! appeared first on Monkey Miles.
View from the Wing
Citi Strata Elite Earns American Airlines Miles Faster Than AAdvantage Cards — Has A 100,000 Point Bonus
The Citi Strata Elite got a major boost — a 100,000-point welcome offer after $6,000 spend in three months, plus earning rates up to 12X and the only transferable link to American AAdvantage. Add credits that can be double dipped in the first cardmember year, Admirals Club passes, and full...
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,...
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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...
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Une voiture fonce dans un terminal à Detroit
L’incident s’est produit en quelques secondes, mais ses images ont rapidement fait le tour des réseaux sociaux. Vendredi 23 janvier 2026, en début de soirée, un véhicule a pénétré à grande vitesse dans un terminal de l’aéroport Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, avant de s’immobiliser au niveau des comptoirs d’enregistrement...
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Air France reprend ses vols vers Dubaï après une suspension éclair
La séquence aura été brève, mais révélatrice. Après avoir suspendu temporairement sa desserte vers Dubaï le vendredi 23 janvier, Air France a repris ses vols dès le samedi 24 janvier. Une interruption de courte durée, assumée et rapidement corrigée, qui éclaire la manière dont les compagnies aériennes gèrent aujourd’hui des...
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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...
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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...
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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,...