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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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Frequent Miler
Office Depot/OfficeMax: Buy $300+ Mastercard Gift Cards, Save $15
Office Depot and OfficeMax stores have returned with their profitable gift card deal on Mastercard gift cards. The Deal Buy $300+ Mastercard gift cards at Office Depot/OfficeMax & get $15 off instantly. Key Terms Valid 2/15/26-2/21/26 Limit 10 per household/business (different stores may try to impose various limits that don’t...
Economy Class & Beyond
Manchester Piccadilly Station closes for major work for the week
The main rail hub in the northwest of England – Manchester Piccadilly – is currently closed, and will be for the next week as engineering work is carried out. The work will involve overhauling tracks, points and signalling systems across six lines serving the North West’s busiest railway station. The work,...
Live and Let’s Fly
Book Club Retreats Are Turning Resorts Into Reading Nooks
Book clubs are escaping the living room for resorts. From Moab “glamping” to literary tours, reading is becoming a legitimate motivation to travel. Book Clubs Have Left The Living Room And Headed To The Resort An interesting new trend has crept into specialty travel and conference groups: reading retreats. For...
One Mile at a Time
That Is One Sad-Looking Former Spirit Airlines Plane… In Vietnam
It’s common to see airplanes fly for multiple carriers over the course of their life (it’s one of the reasons I love tracking the history of planes). However, I just saw a plane that caught my attention more than any other that I’ve seen in quite some time…
Points With a Crew
This Frustrating Aspect Of Flying Sparks Heated Debate Among Travelers
Airlines are sparking a huge debate with the amount of legroom on planes - and a few airlines are leading the way by taking even more ...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Receive up to an 80% bonus or 45% discount when you buy Air France KLM Flying Blue Miles
An offer for buying Flying Blue Miles has returned for Air France KLM’s frequent flyer program. This time it’s a mystery offer of an 80% bonus or discount of up to 45% on the purchase price. You’ll find out which offer you get after logging in. Personally I received the...
Your Mileage May Vary
How To Send Amex Points To a Family Member’s Airline or Hotel Account (The Legal Workaround)
When it comes to using credit cards to pay for travel, earning points is the easy part. Booking award travel is where the process gets complicated. This post is about…
View from the Wing
Southwest Airlines Has Become America’s Most ‘Uptight’ Airline—Flight Attendants And Passengers Say Management Killed the Fun
Southwest Airlines has long been known for a fun, relaxed flying experience—but customers and flight attendants now describe the carrier as “America’s most uptight airline.” The airline has tightly enforced assigned seating, introduced new fees, and even grounded the once‑free‑wheeling culture that defined Southwest for decades. This shift in priorities...
Economy Class & Beyond
Brussels Airlines unveils its newest Belgian Icon – Welcome Tintin in Space
Brussels Airlines is once again celebrating its Belgian Icons – this time Tintin in Space. Brussels Airlines Tintin in Space – Image, © Brussels Airlines / Hergé / Tintinimaginatio 2026 The airline revealed its freshly painted aircraft (A320 – OO‑SNJ), inspired by Hergé’s universe and the famous adventures on the...
One Mile at a Time
Malaysia Airlines 737 Business Class: Basic, Friendly, Fine For Short Flights
Hello from Vietnam, as I just flew Malaysia Airlines Boeing 737-800 business class on the 1hr55min flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) — it should’ve been around 15 minutes shorter, but a fun go around gave us a free tour of the city.
Le Chic Geek
A Frequent Flyer Needs Our Help
This community has always been more than points, upgrades, and lounge access. Over the years, we’ve shared advice, opportunities, and sometimes even hard-earned lessons. But every once in a while, one of our own faces something that has nothing to do with travel and everything to do with real life....
The Bulkhead Seat
Lounge Review: The Centurion® Lounge by American Express (MIA)
While traveling to Punta Cana this weekend, we had around five hours before our… The post Lounge Review: The Centurion® Lounge by American Express (MIA) appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Live and Let’s Fly
Day Trip: Cannes (Nice) To Monaco
With an extra day after a conference I decided to travel from Nice to Monaco for the day. It was a perfect exploration.  I was in Nice, France for the International Luxury Travel Market, the world’s largest travel trade show and had a free day before heading back to the...
Pointalize
Hidden City Ticketing Risks
Skiplagging is riskier than ever. Discover why airlines like American Airlines are banning accounts, the real cost of hidden city ticketing, safe alternatives.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Israeli Soldier Made An Amputee In 2014 Gaza War Sues United Airlines After Airport Staff Failed To Provide Assistance
An Israel Defense Forces veteran who was severely and permanently injured in a 2014 conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip has filed a lawsuit against United Airlines after airport staff allegedly failed to provide him with any necessary assistance to get to the plane safely. The lawsuit,...
One Mile at a Time
Airplane Double Bed Etiquette: Same Sex Couple In Qatar Airways Qsuites?
Premium cabin airline seats have come a long way over the years. We’ve gone from recliners, to fully flat beds, to seats with doors, and now we even see some products that have double beds (or at least that’s how they’re marketed). That brings me to a question that a...
View from the Wing
Passenger Says Anyone Reclining Seats ‘Should Immediately Be Sent to Prison’—Gets Absolutely Destroyed Online
A passenger's angry rant demanding jail time for anyone who reclines their airplane seat has gone viral—sparking brutal responses from fellow travelers who insist: "Stop complaining or buy a better seat!"
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Kayaks in Antarctica. Sunday Morning Photograph.
I observed kayaks in Antarctica from the balcony of our stateroom aboard the Swan Hellenic SH Minerva ship not long after awakening, as members of the crew were preparing them for those guests who chose to watch whales in Charlotte Bay later that day from kayaks. The way the kayaks were...
The Bulkhead Seat
Rewriting History: Chicago Makes Navy Pier the New Starting Point of Historic Route 66
As Route 66 approaches its 100th anniversary, the City of Chicago is preparing to… The post Rewriting History: Chicago Makes Navy Pier the New Starting Point of Historic Route 66 appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
One Mile at a Time
Marriott Bonvoy Rewards: How To Redeem Points For The Best Value
I write a lot about the value of hotel loyalty programs, and in this post, I’d like to specifically look at the best ways to go about redeeming points issued by Marriott Bonvoy, and share how I typically go about redeeming my points to maximize value. Separately, I’ve written guides to...
View from the Wing
Passenger Brings Own Caviar Onboard American Airlines First Class—Calls It “Premium GenPop” [Roundup]
An American Airlines passenger decided to create their own premium experience. A new transfer bonus has launched from Chase. United is launching even more O'Hare flights in its fierce battle to drive out American, and more.
Eye of the Flyer
Free* Southwest Flights Through February 2027, Air France Business Class Reviews, Travel Lovers Ideas, and More!
A stunning promotion was announced this week — and can save you a lot of money on airfare if you travel with a companion throughout the year. Plus, we have a pair of Air France business class reviews. Finally, there are several Valentine’s Day travel ideas that don’t necessarily have to...
One Mile at a Time
12 Features That Make A Business Class Experience Great… Or Not
I sometimes share what I consider to be the world’s best business class seats, and also what I view as the world’s best business class airlines. In this post, I’d like to talk more broadly about the amenities, services, and features, that make a business class product great.
Live and Let’s Fly
LA’s “Hottest” Coffee Shop Is Found Inside Someone’s Home
A viral LA coffee counter runs from a private home, and it raises big questions about safety, access, and whether this model can travel. Los Angeles has never been shy about eating (or drinking) in unconventional places. Taco trucks are better than anything with a reservation. Pop-ups are incredibly transitory...
The Travelers Club
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...