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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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Your Mileage May Vary
The World of Hyatt Card’s Hidden Power: Timing Your Way to 5 Free Nights
The World of Hyatt credit card hasn’t changed in any dramatic way. No flashy new benefit. No surprise promo. No “limited-time enhancement” email. And yet, looking at it a little…
Miles To Memories
Save 50% on Amazon with Amex Rewards Dollars [YMMV]
If you have an American Express credit card that earns cash back, then you can save 50% on your next Amazon purchase. The post Save 50% on Amazon with Amex Rewards Dollars [YMMV] appeared first on Miles to Memories.
The Bulkhead Seat
American Airlines is Set to Open New Admirals Club® at Chicago O’Hare International Airport
The ongoing war for Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) between American Airlines and United… The post American Airlines is Set to Open New Admirals Club® at Chicago O’Hare International Airport appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Radisson Rewards: Earn up to 7,000 bonus points for stays in Europe, Africa, The Middle East and Asia Pacific (Feb 10 Bonus Offer Highlight)
Today's bonus offer highlight is the first major systemwide bonus of 2026 for Radisson Rewards who are offering up to 7,000 bonus points when completing multiple stays. Check out all of the new bonuses added today: The post Radisson Rewards: Earn up to 7,000 bonus points for stays in Europe, Africa,...
View from the Wing
Lawsuit: Flight Attendant Invents Abuse, Attacks Sleeping Dad, Separates Him From Son— Due To Human Trafficking Class
A Frontier Airlines flight attendant allegedly invented claims of child abuse, physically attacked a sleeping father mid-flight, and then used an off-duty cop to forcibly separate him from his adopted son—sparking a federal lawsuit exposing how human trafficking training can go dangerously wrong.
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Thai Airways 787-9 Business Class
My short journey from Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur on Thai Airways onboard a 787-9 in “Royal Silk” business class exceeded (almost) all expectations, with gracious service and a delicious multi-course meal. Thai Airways 787-9 Business Class Review (BKK-KUL) After a pleasant stay at the St. Regis Bangkok, I avoided heavy...
Frequent Miler
One way flights to Europe less than $200 from east coast, less than $250 from west coast
There are currently some great airfare deals available to Europe from both the east and west coast. From the east coast, you can get one ways for less than $200; that’s also possible from the west coast in limited cases, but more common are flights for less than $250. The...
Miles To Memories
Score Your 2026 World Cup Tickets with Chase Sapphire Cards
Chase and Visa are teaming up to give Sapphire Reserve cardmembers the option to grab FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets. The post Score Your 2026 World Cup Tickets with Chase Sapphire Cards appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Pointalize
Citi 48-Month Rule Explained
The Citi 48-Month Rule explains when you can earn a new signup bonus. Learn how to calculate your eligibility date and navigate 2026 Citi Strata card rules.
Economy Class & Beyond
Jet2.com adds further capacity to Greece
There’s nothing like a Jet2 Holiday, and this summer, its airline arm – Jet2.com is adding extra flights to Greece from its British bases for this coming summer. With the additional flights, the airline and tour operator have put nearly  30,000 extra seats on sale to Crete (Chania), Crete (Heraklion), Kos and Santorini. The additional services will...
Points Miles and Bling
Not Double Nights: New Marriott Bonvoy Promo
Marriott has just announced its first major promotion of 2026, and it’s … acceptable. For the past five years, we’ve… The post Not Double Nights: New Marriott Bonvoy Promo appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
Live from a Lounge
First Look: Inside the swanky Air India’s Maharaja Lounge at Delhi Airport’s Terminal 3 International
Air India is close to opening its first lounge, the Air India Maharaja Lounge at Delhi Airport Terminal 3 (International), which reflects the airline's design philosophy. Here is a 2000-word detailing of what to expect inside. The post First Look: Inside the swanky Air India’s Maharaja Lounge at Delhi Airport’s...
The Bulkhead Seat
American Airlines Flight Attendants Issue Vote of No Confidence in CEO Robert Isom
American Airlines is facing escalating internal pressure after its largest flight attendant union formally… The post American Airlines Flight Attendants Issue Vote of No Confidence in CEO Robert Isom appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
View from the Wing
Dulles Airport Accused of Rigging Luxury ‘Private Terminal’ Contract—$60 Million Deal Under Fire
Dulles Airport planned a luxurious new private terminal—offering VIP travelers private security, lavish suites, and chauffeured drives directly to planes—but now it's facing a federal lawsuit claiming officials rigged the $60 million contract to steer it toward a favored bidder.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Save Up to 15% On Airfares With Qatar Airways
You can save up to 15% on airfares with Qatar Airways seated in either economy class or business class to your choice of select destinations in the world which the airline serves... ...but you must... The post Save Up to 15% On Airfares With Qatar Airways appeared first on The Gate.
Frequent Miler
Earn up to 10.5K United miles when shopping with Instacart
United and Instacart have teamed up to offer up to 10,500 bonus MileagePlus miles after enough shopping trips and/or subscribing to Instacart+. The Deal Earn bonus United MileagePlus miles via a partnership with Instacart: Earn 500 bonus miles when linking your Instacart account to your United MileagePlus account and placing...
Live and Let’s Fly
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom Faces Unanimous No-Confidence Vote From Flight Attendant Union
American Airlines is facing escalating internal pressure after its flight attendant union issued a formal vote of no confidence in CEO Robert Isom. American Flight Attendants Vote No Confidence In CEO Robert Isom On Monday, the Association of Professional Flight Attendants, which represents roughly 28,000 flight attendants at American Airlines,...
Live from a Lounge
Marriott’s First Global Promotion of 2026: Earn 2,500 Bonus Points + 1 Elite Night Credit per Brand
Marriott has just announced their first promotion for 2026, where you get elite qualifying nights beyond just the bonus points. Here are the details. Register now. The post Marriott’s First Global Promotion of 2026: Earn 2,500 Bonus Points + 1 Elite Night Credit per Brand appeared first on Live From...
The Alviator
My Favourite Aircraft To Fly: Here Are The Airplanes I Get Excited About
I'm hugely excited when I get on any plane, though there are a few planes I get particularly excited about flying. Here's why. The post My Favourite Aircraft To Fly: Here Are The Airplanes I Get Excited About appeared first on The Alviator.
One Mile at a Time
Huge Amex Business Platinum Card 200K Points Welcome Offer: Worth It?
Link: Learn more about The Business Platinum Card from American Express
No Work All Travel
App Review: GPSmyCity
Disclaimer: I was invited to try out a subscription to GPSmyCity in exchange for this review. As a Silicon Valley tech alum, Jim Zhu has been a big-time traveler. Whenever he went somewhere new, he’d take a tour, be that one of those frequently stopping buses, or on a walk...
View from the Wing
Former American Airlines VP Says Unions Know CEO Is On His Way Out—That’s Why They’re Calling For His Ouster [Roundup]
A former American Airlines VP suggests the airline's unions expect CEO Robert Isom will soon be replaced—and that's why they're publicly calling for his ouster now, to appear influential when the inevitable leadership change happens. Plus, why no one talks about Singapore anymore and how Starbucks' loyalty program is getting...
TravelUpdate
Why I decided to renew the Amex Platinum Card for another year
It was time to make a decision once my annual fee posted, here's why I decided to renew the Amex Platinum Card for another year.
Monkey Miles
Starting today at 12pm EST – Exclusive World Cup tickets for Chase Sapphire cardholders ( buy up to 4 )
If you hold one of the following cards: Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card Chase Sapphire Reserve® Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ JP Morgan Reserve You’ll be eligible on 2/10/26 at 12pm EST to purchase up to 4 tickets, per match, across all of the following US host cities from June 12, 2026...
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...