The Travelers Club
Edelweiss : la montée en gamme discrète de la compagnie loisirs suisse
Pendant longtemps, Edelweiss a incarné une forme de long-courrier loisirs à l’européenne : fiable, bien opéré, mais sans prétention produit particulière. L’annonce de nouvelles cabines pour ses Airbus A350-900 marque une inflexion nette. Plus qu’un simple retrofit, il s’agit d’un repositionnement assumé, à la fois prudent et révélateur d’une évolution plus...
The Travelers Club
Royal Ambassador chez InterContinental : le statut qui a changé de nature
Depuis 2023, un nombre croissant de voyageurs ultra-fréquents s’interrogent sur l’évolution du statut Royal Ambassador chez InterContinental Hotels & Resorts. Des profils historiquement reconnus, parfois membres depuis près d’une décennie, constatent que des niveaux de dépenses autrefois jugés suffisants ne déclenchent plus automatiquement d’invitation. Cette remise en question, récemment documentée...
The Travelers Club
Pourquoi Lufthansa vole avec des Boeing 787 presque vides en classe Affaires
Il y a parfois, dans l’aviation, des situations qui semblent presque irréelles. Des avions neufs, livrés, prêts à voler mais dont une partie de la cabine reste inutilisable. Non pas par manque de demande ou même en raison d’un défaut technique majeur mais parce qu’un élément aussi fondamental qu’un siège...
The Travelers Club
Elon Musk vs Ryanair : un match sur fond de Wi-Fi
Soyons honnêtes : Ryanair n’est pas une compagnie aérienne fréquemment évoquée sur The Travelers Club. Mais lorsqu’une polémique en dit parfois bien plus qu’elle ne montre, il devient difficile d’ignorer la compagnie la plus rentable d’Europe. C’est précisément le cas de l’échange très médiatisé qui oppose, depuis quelques jours, Elon...
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The Bulkhead Seat
World of Hyatt® Returns to Sundance With Exclusive 72-Hour Festival Experience
As the Sundance Film Festival celebrates another year in Park City, World of Hyatt®… The post World of Hyatt® Returns to Sundance With Exclusive 72-Hour Festival Experience appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
The Bulkhead Seat
World of Hyatt® Promo: Earn Up to 50,000 Bonus Points on Extended Stays
Hyatt just announced a new promotion designed to reward longer stays at select extended-stay… The post World of Hyatt® Promo: Earn Up to 50,000 Bonus Points on Extended Stays appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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 ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Would You Visit Bir Tawil — The Unclaimed Land No Country Wants?
Once upon a time, a man named Jeremiah Heaton promised to fulfill the wish of his daughter — six years of age — of her one day becoming a real princess; and to do so would entail a journey to a barren land with “no fixed population, no coastline, no...
One Mile at a Time
Epic: Alaska Airlines’ 7-Course “Greatest Airline Meals” Dinner At PDX
People don’t typically go to the airport specifically to eat (well, unless they’re flying that day and are trying to justify their credit card annual fee!), but this might be worth making an exception for, at least for us aviation geeks…
Frequent Miler
Marriott vs. Hyatt: Which 5 free night offer is better? | Coffee Break Ep89 | 1-20-26
Chase is out with offers for both their Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card and Chase World of Hyatt Credit Card, both offering up to 5 free nights. So which of these offers is better? Marriott vs. Hyatt: Which 5 free night offer is better? Watch the full episode below, or...
Your Mileage May Vary
Planes Hit Birds All the Time — Here’s the Gross Part No One Ever Talks About
You undoubtedly know the story about Miracle on the Hudson. On January 15, 2009, US Airways Flight 1549 made an emergency landing in the Hudson River shortly after takeoff due…
One Mile at a Time
Is Hilton Honors Diamond Elite Status Worth It? Depends How You Earn It
Hilton is one of the largest hotel groups in the world, and Hilton Honors Diamond status is the second highest tier status in the program (it used to be top tier, but we recently saw the introduction of the new Diamond Reserve status). What makes Diamond status unique is how...
Frequent Miler
Gift hotel points, free night certificates, and award nights booked with points: Rules by program
Have you ever wondered whether it is possible to gift your hotel points or free night certificate to a family member or friend? In many cases, you can. If you are points and/or free night certificate rich or you just may not be ready to travel before certificates expire, read...
The Bulkhead Seat
Ryanair Turns Musk Feud Into Marketing Promotion With “Big Idiot Seat Sale”
The very public argument between Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary and Elon Musk has officially… The post Ryanair Turns Musk Feud Into Marketing Promotion With “Big Idiot Seat Sale” appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Earn up to 50,000 bonus points for extended stays at Hyatt House & Hyatt Studios
Hyatt has launched a new promotion for the entire year where members will be able to earn up to 50,000 bonus points for extended stays at Hyatt House and Hyatt Studios hotels Worldwide. The up to 50,000 bonus World of Hyatt points offer: Earn 5,000 bonus World of Hyatt points...
Miles To Memories
Air France La Premiere Award Booked! I Have Thoughts.
Obtaining the proper Flying Blue status was one thing. Booking an Air France La Premiere award was another. I'm starting there. The post Air France La Premiere Award Booked! I Have Thoughts. appeared first on Miles to Memories.
View from the Wing
1,145 Passengers Are on Standby for Alaska Airlines’ Inaugural Rome Flight—Likely an All-Time Record
Just days after 526 people were listed for Alaska Airlines’ inaugural Rome flight, the standby list has ballooned to 1,145—more than the aircraft can even carry. At this point it’s turning into a meme, with staff asking people to cancel unless they’re truly planning to show up, even as seats...
Points With a Crew
Should You Leave Family Members At The Airport If They’re Late?
If you are traveling with family members who are late to the airport who are late, should you leave them behind if they are at risk of not making the flight? What would you do if ...
Frequent Miler
Save on Turo rides with Amex Offers, Chase Offers, & Citi Offers
There are currently several card-linked offers available through different banks that can save you money when booking car rentals through Turo. The Deals Save on Turo rides through the following targeted spending offers: Amex Offer – Get 20% back on up to $150 spend Chase Offer – Spend $150+ &...
View from the Wing
Exclusive: Air France-KLM Flying Blue Is the Next Card to Earn Rewards on Rent Through Bilt—A Shortcut to Status
Air France–KLM’s Flying Blue card is poised to become the next airline credit card that can earn rewards on rent payments through Bilt, following the Alaska and United launches. That matters less for the miles than for what rent can do for qualifying spend: it’s predictable, high-volume monthly charge that...
Points Miles and Bling
Swiss Arrivals Lounge Zurich (ZRH) Review: Ideal Stop after a Red-Eye
Swiss Arrivals Lounge, Zurich (ZRH) Shortly after landing in Zurich from what can only be described as a hot mess… The post Swiss Arrivals Lounge Zurich (ZRH) Review: Ideal Stop after a Red-Eye appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
Your Mileage May Vary
What Does It Mean When A Plane Is ETOPS Certified
Sitting in my window seat on a Southwest 737 MAX8, preparing for the short flight from Atlanta to Orlando, I snapped a quick picture of the plane at the gate…
Miles To Memories
Earn 20X Miles When You Book at Capital One Travel [Targeted]
If eligible, you can earn 20X miles on the first hotel, vacation rental, or rental car booking through the Capital One Travel. The post Earn 20X Miles When You Book at Capital One Travel [Targeted] appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Miles To Memories
Earn 20X Miles When You Book at Capital One Travel [Targeted]
If eligible, you can earn 20X miles on the first hotel, vacation rental, or rental car booking through the Capital One Travel. The post Earn 20X Miles When You Book at Capital One Travel [Targeted] appeared first on Miles to Memories.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Earn Up to 1,200 Bonus Atmos Points by Shopping for the New Year
Effective through Friday, January 23, 2026 at 11:59:59 in the evening Eastern Standard Time, you can earn up to 1,200 bonus Alaska Airlines Atmos points — in addition to the standard Atmos points earned — during the New Year’s Bonus campaign at the Atmos Shopping portal by spending the following...
View from the Wing
American Airlines Shows Off Its “Free Hotel” Feature—Here’s Why You Should Book Your Own Instead
American Airlines is touting a new app-and-website feature that can automatically book you a “free” hotel when an overnight delay strands you. The demo in its own promo is the perfect reminder of the catch: the airline room you’re offered is often the cheapest option available, not the one you’d...
Live and Let’s Fly
Ryanair Launches “Big Idiot Seat Sale” For “Elon Musk And Any Other Idiots On X”
The public spat between Elon Musk and Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary has now crossed fully into farce, with Ryanair leaning into the drama by launching what it cheekily calls a “Big Idiot Seat Sale.” What began as a disagreement over in-flight Wi-Fi technology has devolved into billionaire name-calling, social media...
Live and Let’s Fly
Ryanair Launches “Big Idiot Seat Sale” For “Elon Musk And Any Other Idiots On X”
The public spat between Elon Musk and Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary has now crossed fully into farce, with Ryanair leaning into the drama by launching what it cheekily calls a “Big Idiot Seat Sale.” What began as a disagreement over in-flight Wi-Fi technology has devolved into billionaire name-calling, social media...
The Travelers Club
Air France rénove son salon La Première à Paris
Chez Air France, la cabine La Première n’est pas une simple Première classe. C’est un système complet, une promesse globale, une expérience pensée comme un continuum, du trottoir de l’aéroport jusqu’au siège à bord. Et dans cette architecture ultra-premium, le salon La Première de Paris-Charles de Gaulle joue un rôle...
The Travelers Club
Air France rénove son salon La Première à Paris
Chez Air France, la cabine La Première n’est pas une simple Première classe. C’est un système complet, une promesse globale, une expérience pensée comme un continuum, du trottoir de l’aéroport jusqu’au siège à bord. Et dans cette architecture ultra-premium, le salon La Première de Paris-Charles de Gaulle joue un rôle...
The Travelers Club
Delta prépare sa nouvelle classe Affaires sur A350-1000
Pendant longtemps, la classe Affaires des grandes compagnies américaines a accusé un retard réel face aux standards asiatiques, moyen-orientaux ou même européens. Cabines datées, produits hétérogènes, rythme de modernisation lent : le premium long-courrier n’était clairement pas la priorité. Depuis quelques années, le paysage change cependant. American Airlines, United, et...
The Travelers Club
Delta prépare sa nouvelle classe Affaires sur A350-1000
Pendant longtemps, la classe Affaires des grandes compagnies américaines a accusé un retard réel face aux standards asiatiques, moyen-orientaux ou même européens. Cabines datées, produits hétérogènes, rythme de modernisation lent : le premium long-courrier n’était clairement pas la priorité. Depuis quelques années, le paysage change cependant. American Airlines, United, et...
The Travelers Club
Korean Air : des résultats 2025 contrastés entre croissance des revenus et pression sur les marges
Dans un secteur aérien entré dans une phase de normalisation accélérée, Korean Air livre une photographie intéressante des équilibres et déséquilibres qui traversent aujourd’hui l’industrie. Les résultats provisoires du quatrième trimestre et de l’année 2025 confirment une dynamique commerciale solide, mais soulignent une pression structurelle croissante sur la rentabilité. Des...
The Travelers Club
Delta Air Lines partagera 1,3 milliard de dollars avec ses employés
À première vue, l’annonce a tout d’un geste spectaculaire. Delta Air Lines vient de confirmer qu’elle versera 1,3 milliard de dollars à ses employés au titre du partage des profits pour l’exercice 2025. Une enveloppe représentant 8,9 % de la rémunération éligible, soit l’équivalent d’environ quatre semaines de salaire pour...
The Travelers Club
Delta Air Lines partagera 1,3 milliard de dollars avec ses employés
À première vue, l’annonce a tout d’un geste spectaculaire. Delta Air Lines vient de confirmer qu’elle versera 1,3 milliard de dollars à ses employés au titre du partage des profits pour l’exercice 2025. Une enveloppe représentant 8,9 % de la rémunération éligible, soit l’équivalent d’environ quatre semaines de salaire pour...
The Travelers Club
Flying Blue lance un abonnement de miles : bonne affaire ou piège bien huilé ?
Flying Blue propose désormais une nouvelle option, apparue assez discrètement dans son arsenal : Subscribe to Miles. Le principe est simple. Chaque mois, des miles sont automatiquement crédités sur le compte du membre, en échange d’un paiement récurrent. Pas besoin de voler, pas besoin de carte bancaire spécifique : un...