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Crash du vol Air India 171 : un Boeing 787-8 s’écrase peu après son décollage d’Ahmedabad
L’aviation civile indienne vit l’un de ses jours les plus sombres. Le vol Air India 171, reliant Ahmedabad à Londres Gatwick, s’est écrasé ce jeudi 13 juin 2025, quelques instants seulement après son décollage. À bord : 242 personnes, dont 169 passagers indiens et plusieurs ressortissants britanniques, portugais et canadiens....
The Travelers Club
Premier 787-9 nouvelle cabine d’American : déjà la panne ?
Livré fin avril 2025, le tout nouveau Boeing 787-9 d’American Airlines, immatriculé N846AN, devait symboliser la montée en gamme de la compagnie américaine. Première unité équipée de la nouvelle cabine Flagship Business Suite, ce Dreamliner inaugure une configuration premium inédite au sein de la flotte long-courrier d’American. Mais à peine...
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Air France ouvre un restaurant éphémère à Paris
Et si l’expérience de la Business pouvait se vivre les pieds sur terre ? C’est le pari renouvelé que fait Air France cet été en ouvrant un restaurant éphémère sur le rooftop des Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann. Du 25 juin au 20 août 2025, la compagnie nationale proposera aux visiteurs...
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Marriott confie l’attribution des chambres à une IA
Le groupe Marriott déploie actuellement un nouvel outil d’intelligence artificielle destiné à automatiser l’attribution des chambres dans ses établissements. Une annonce qui pourrait sembler technique, mais qui soulève des enjeux très concrets pour les clients réguliers de la chaîne et les membres du programme Marriott Bonvoy. Car derrière cette innovation...
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The Bulkhead Seat
JetBlue Launched Its First Flights to Honduras Today
Earlier today, I wrote about Frontier Airlines flying its first route to Honduras with… The post JetBlue Launched Its First Flights to Honduras Today appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
2PAXfly
AIR INDIA: Flight AI1171 crash from Ahmedabad, India. What we know so far.
This crash of Air India flight AI1171, a Boeing 787-800 Dreamliner, is the first crash of this model of aircraft in its 14-year history. With over 260 dead, and the near miraculous survival of one passenger, this accident is the worst aviation disaster in India for decades. Background Air India...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Marriott Bonvoy: Earn up to 10,000 for stays in premium rooms & suites in Europe. the Middle East & Africa
This is the summer of promoting premium room stays for Marriott as they are expanding their bonuses  to beyond the U.S. and Canada with this offer for stays in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Key differences between the US-Canada offer and the EMEA offer is the latter offers increasing...
Points With a Crew
Capital One Venture Rewards Card Review
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
8 Tips on How to Drive in Cairo and Other Parts of Egypt
I had the distinct displeasure of doing something I would have been most likely advised not to do — and that is to rent a car in Cairo. The plan was simple enough: drive from the airport to a hotel property near the site of the pyramids and the Sphinx;...
Frequent Miler
JetBlue Status Match: Improved Opportunities for Delta & American Elites
A couple of weeks ago, soon after the final demise of the “Northeast Alliance” and while JetBlue was playing footsie with United, American targeted JetBlue elite members with an improved status match. For a limited time, each level of JetBlue Mosaic status has been moved up a tier on the...
The Shutterwhale
Earn Up to 16,000 Bonus Points with World of Hyatt’s “Stay More, Earn More” Promotion (10 June – 7 September 2025)
Unlock up to 16,000 World of Hyatt Bonus Points when you stay at Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, or Hyatt Studios properties worldwide from 10 June to 7 September 2025.
ATX Jetsetter
NASCAR Charter Flight Loses Engine Departing Charlotte
A charter flight carrying members of various NASCAR race teams was forced to abort takeoff after an engine issue while departing Charlotte. The post NASCAR Charter Flight Loses Engine Departing Charlotte appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
Your Mileage May Vary
Why Do Hotels Smell So Good?
Of all your senses, your sense of smell is the one closest linked to memories. Those memories, in turn, link smells to your emotions. Because of this, smell plays an…
ATX Jetsetter
Air India Boeing 787 Crashes on Takeoff from Ahmedabad: 290+ Dead
An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner bound for London-Gatwick crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad killing all but one onboard. The post Air India Boeing 787 Crashes on Takeoff from Ahmedabad: 290+ Dead appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
Frequent Miler
Earn up to a $600 bonus with a new SoFi checking/savings account (targeted?)
SoFi is again offering a stackable offer that can give you up to $600 back when opening a new checking/savings account. The shopping portal Rakuten is offering either a $300 bonus for opening a new SoFi Checking/Savings account by clicking through the portal link and making a $500 direct deposit...
View from the Wing
Chinese Scientist From Wuhan Arrested Smuggling Biological Materials Into Detroit—National Security On Alert [Roundup]
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading Chinese Scientist From Wuhan Arrested Smuggling Biological Materials Into Detroit—National Security On Alert [Roundup]...
{Tech} for Travel
United Airlines Spotify partnership brings free streaming onboard
Free seatback streaming is now available across 680 aircraft through the United Airlines Spotify collaboration, with music, podcasts, and audiobooks onboard. The post United Airlines Spotify partnership brings free streaming onboard appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
The Bulkhead Seat
JetBlue Airbus A220 Slides Off Runway After Landing in Boston
JetBlue flight B6 312 had just arrived from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) when… The post JetBlue Airbus A220 Slides Off Runway After Landing in Boston appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
Chase Travel Promotion: redeem points for flights with up to a 50% bonus (back again)
Update 6/12/25: This increased Chase Travel℠ promo had gone away, but appears to be back again, unfortunately with the same expiry dates as before. (h/t: DOC) ~~~ There is a targeted promo floating around for some Chase Sapphire Preferred and Sapphire Reserve cardholders that allows them to redeem points for...
You Are Travel
New Marriott in Buenos Aires Screams ‘Value Stay’: Recoleta Grand Joins the Tribute Portfolio
Tl;dr – There’s a new upscale option for Marriott stays in one of Buenos Aires most popular neighborhoods. …
The Bulkhead Seat
World of Hyatt Promo: Earn 500 Bonus Points Per Peloton® Ride Up to 5x Per Month This Summer
World of Hyatt® has been giving members 100 points for Peloton® rides when staying… The post World of Hyatt Promo: Earn 500 Bonus Points Per Peloton® Ride Up to 5x Per Month This Summer appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Travel Codex
Westjet Moves Closer to SkyTeam
WestJet Airlines, long known for its strong domestic presence in Canada, is quietly transforming into a global player. WestJet has grown across the Atlantic and Pacific with new international services om 787 services over the last several years. In doing so, Westjet has also grown closer to several international partners....
One Mile at a Time
American Flight Attendant Justifies Kicking Off “Defiant” Blogger
Earlier, I covered an interesting story where travel blogger JT Genter was kicked off an American Airlines flight by a flight attendant, over an overhead bin dispute. Be sure to read that post first, as I won’t recap it all here.
Points With a Crew
Chase Freedom Q2 2025 5% Bonus Categories – Last Chance to Activate
Finally, it's time to activate your Chase Freedom Q2 2025 Bonus categories, and there are some good ones. You must activate before earning 5% cash back and ...
View from the Wing
American Airlines Ends Mileage Upgrade Awards August 12, Switches to Costly Delta-Style ‘Instant Upgrades’ That Slash Value Of Miles
American Airlines is eliminating their mileage upgrade award chart August 12th. They're replacing it with 'instant upgrades' using cash or miles. You'll be charged a variable amount for upgrades, and you pay either the asking amount in money or the 'equivalent' in miles which will mean a low...
Frequent Miler
Southwest promo: Earn up to 20K bonus points with paid travel (targeted)
Southwest has launched a new targeted promo that awards up to 20,000 bonus Rapid Rewards points when flying with Southwest before the end of August. You can earn 5,000 bonus points with one round trip (or two one-ways), 10,000 after two, or 20,000 after three. You must be targeted for...
You Are Travel
Aman’s Bringing Its ‘Lifestyle’ Brand JANU to Turks and Caicos
Tl;dr – Aman’s ‘second’ brand, Janu, will open a boutique property within a national park on the island.…
Wingtips
From Grief, We Learn: Reflections on the Air India Flight AI171 Tragedy
On 12 June 2025, Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner bound for London Gatwick, crashed shortly… The post From Grief, We Learn: Reflections on the Air India Flight AI171 Tragedy appeared first on Wingtips.
The Travelers Club
Oman Air rejoint oneworld le 30 juin : un atout stratégique ou une ambition en déclin ?
Près de 4 ans après l’annonce officielle, Oman Air s’apprête à intégrer officiellement l’alliance oneworld le 30 juin 2025. Une adhésion attendue, soutenue par Qatar Airways dès les premières heures, mais qui intervient dans un contexte de transformation profonde pour la compagnie nationale omanaise. Oman Air x oneworld : une...
The Travelers Club
SWISS First : la Première classe tient-elle encore son rang ?
La Première classe est devenue un territoire d’exception dans un monde aérien en pleine rationalisation. De plus en plus de compagnies abandonnent cette cabine élitiste au profit de produits Business toujours plus sophistiqués. Dans ce contexte, que vaut encore l’offre de SWISS, filiale premium du groupe Lufthansa ? Analyse critique...
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Starlink : United suspend temporairement le Wi-Fi à bord
L’ambition était claire : doter toute la flotte régionale bi-classe de United Express (dans un premier temps) d’un Wi-Fi satellitaire de nouvelle génération d’ici fin 2025. Mais à peine entamée, la révolution connectée signée Starlink rencontre son premier contretemps. En cause ? Des interférences radio entre les antennes Starlink installées...
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CE 261/2004 : vers la fin des indemnisations faciles en cas de retard aérien ?
C’est l’un des dispositifs les plus protecteurs pour les passagers dans le monde. Depuis 2004, le règlement européen CE 261/2004 oblige les compagnies aériennes à indemniser les passagers en cas de retard ou d’annulation, sauf circonstances extraordinaires. Mais vingt ans après son entrée en vigueur, l’Europe s’apprête à revoir les...
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Riyadh Air mise sur l’A350-1000 : un choix stratégique qui écarte Boeing
Alors que le lancement de Riyadh Air approche, toujours prévu pour fin 2025, la compagnie saoudienne s’apprête à finaliser une commande majeure de gros-porteurs. Selon plusieurs sources concordantes, Airbus s’apprête à remporter la bataille face à Boeing, avec une commande d’environ 50 A350, majoritairement dans la version -1000. Si l’annonce...
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Global Airlines : une communication désormais plus bruyante que son A380
Après avoir réussi à opérer deux rotations transatlantiques ponctuelles de Glasgow et Manchester à New York en Airbus A380, Global Airlines tente aujourd’hui de reprendre le contrôle du narratif. La compagnie, souvent moquée pour son ambition perçue comme fantasque, publie un message de défense en règle sur LinkedIn, mêlant ironie,...
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Korean Air : 50 ans à Paris, mais toujours en retrait face à la concurrence ?
Korean Air a célébré hier le cinquantième anniversaire de sa liaison entre Paris et Séoul. Une longévité dans le paysage aérien tricolore, que la compagnie a fêtée avec un faste mesuré au Centre Culturel Coréen de Paris, en présence d’officiels, d’ambassadeurs et de partenaires historiques. Pourtant, derrière les discours convenus...
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France Air Expo 2025 : l’aviation générale s’expose à Lyon dans un salon stratégique et visionnaire
Du 5 au 7 juin 2025, l’aéroport de Lyon-Bron devient la capitale française de l’aviation générale avec la tenue de France Air Expo. Unique en son genre, ce salon est le seul événement dédié exclusivement à l’aviation générale en France, et s’impose comme un rendez-vous incontournable pour les professionnels, passionnés...