The Travelers Club
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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Live from a Lounge
Buy Qatar Airways Avios with up to 50% Bonus through February 16, 2026
Qatar Airways has a new Purchase Miles Promotion through February 16, 2026. You can get Qatar Airways miles with a 50% Bonus. Here are the details. The post Buy Qatar Airways Avios with up to 50% Bonus through February 16, 2026 appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
{Tech} for Travel
Southwest Starlink WiFi integration begins at pace this summer
The first aircraft enters service this summer as Southwest Starlink WiFi deployment accelerates across the fleet with 300 installations planned. The post Southwest Starlink WiFi integration begins at pace this summer appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
One Mile at a Time
Grand Hyatt DFW, One Of My Favorite Airport Hotels, Undergoes Renovation
Airport hotels typically aren’t much to get excited about, though one of my two favorite such properties in the United States has just undergone a full refresh, and that’s something I’m happy to see.
Frequent Miler
Rakuten: 10x points or 10% back at Saks
Those with credits to use at Saks Fifth Avenue may want to browse today, as the shopping portal Rakuten is offering 10% cash back or 10x Amex Membership Rewards or Bilt points on Saks purchases. The Deal Rakuten is offering 10% back / 10x Membership Rewards points at Saks Fifth...
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: Modobloom Pill Organizer (Back By Saturday)
Modobloom is not an app, not a clinical box - it's a physical pill organizer built to solve some of the problems of traditional organizers. It's on Kickstarter, but only for a few more ...
The Bulkhead Seat
Lufthansa City Airlines Launches Frankfurt Base to Expand Short-Haul Network Across Europe
Lufthansa City Airlines has officially opened a new operating base at Frankfurt Airport (FRA).… The post Lufthansa City Airlines Launches Frankfurt Base to Expand Short-Haul Network Across Europe appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Miles To Memories
New Limited-time Wellness Offer for Chase Sapphire Reserve Cardmembers
Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardmembers can receive $359 cash back for a WHOOP Life annual membership. The post New Limited-time Wellness Offer for Chase Sapphire Reserve Cardmembers appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Southwest Air’s Flight Attendants Are Taking Their Assigned Seating Training Very Seriously… Much to the Dismay Of Passengers
On January 27, Southwest Airlines ended an iconic 50-year tradition when it made the switch from open seating to assigned seating, but the change has not been without hiccups, leaving some passengers frustrated and demanding changes already. While assigned seating is hardly a new concept, it has come as a...
Your Mileage May Vary
Virgin Voyages Just Made Cruise Perks Easy—If You Book It the Right Way
If you’ve ever looked at cruise loyalty programs and thought, “Yeah… I’m not sailing enough to earn anything meaningful. Virgin Voyages is (temporarily) making that a lot easier — again.…
View from the Wing
Marriott Hotels Are Secretly Selling Rooms Up To $450 Cheaper On Airbnb—And Corporate Can’t Seem To Stop Them
Marriott hotels keep quietly selling rooms on Airbnb—often hundreds of dollars cheaper than Marriott.com—despite corporate efforts to stop the practice. Here's how to snag these secret deals.
PointsMath
Accor Spring Sale: Save 15% on Stays
Accor is running a discounted stay promotion for stays at hotels & Resorts in select countries with the Accor Spring Sale. Accor Spring Sale Here is what you need to know about the discounted stay promotion with Accor Spring Sale: Official Link Also Read: 10+ Ways to Earn Accor Points....
Frequent Miler
45%-60% back at Get Your Guide via Capital One Shopping (today only)
For months, public shopping portal Capital One Shopping has been offering a “Today’s Top Offer” boost for one specific merchant. While the exact targeted rates can vary, most (all?) Capital One Shopping users should see a boosted rate for the tour provider Get Your Guide today. I’m seeing 45% back...
Live and Let’s Fly
Airlines Cut Cuba Flights As U.S. Fuel Blockade Leaves Airports Without Jet Fuel
Airlines are scaling back service to Cuba as a worsening jet fuel shortage, tied to a tightening U.S. oil blockade, begins to directly disrupt commercial aviation to the island. Airlines Cut Cuba Flights As U.S. Fuel Blockade Triggers Jet Fuel Shortage A growing aviation disruption is unfolding in Cuba after...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Earn Up to 10,000 Bonus Points Per Stay With Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy
You can earn 10,000 bonus Marriott Bonvoy points per stay by earning 2,000 points per eligible night with a minimum of two consecutive nights per stay at greater than 140,000 participating Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy properties worldwide now through Friday, July 31, 2026 in addition to the typical...
PointsMath
Buy United Miles with a 70% Bonus [2.21¢/Mile]
United MileagePlus miles are valuable for redemptions on United Airlines and Star Alliance Airlines. You can easily earn United Miles; however, if you are short of miles, United is running a bonus promotion that lets you buy miles with a 70% bonus. Here are all the details about buying United...
PointsMath
Buy Qatar Airways Avios with up to 50% Bonus [1.53¢/Avios]
Avios is the Miles Currency of Aer Lingus, British Airways, Finnair, Iberia Airlines & Qatar Airways. These airlines are members of the OneWorld Alliance, except Aer Lingus. All five airlines have separate frequent flyer programs, but Avios can be transferred instantly between them, primarily through British Airways. If you are...
Points Miles and Bling
A Look at Flying to Sun Destinations
Yes, it’s already February, and your warm tropical vacations might already be booked or over this year. But hey, 2027… The post A Look at Flying to Sun Destinations appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
One Mile at a Time
Why I Sometimes Redeem My Points For Less Than I Value Them
OMAAT reader Kbulo asked a great question about a recent points redemption that I shared, and I’d like to talk about that a bit in this post, and provide an explanation.
Economy Class & Beyond
Lufthansa City Airlines takes flight in Frankfurt
Lufthansa’s airline within an airline – Lufthansa City Airlines has launched operations at Frankfurt am Main Airport.  The launch at the airline’s main hub of Frankfurt follows its commencement of operations at Munich Airport last year. The first flight, VL946, took off from Frankfurt to Manchester in the late afternoon...
View from the Wing
Southwest Is Strictly Enforcing New Assigned Seats—Even With 18 Empty Rows, “Sir, You Cannot Move Like That!”
Southwest passengers are in disbelief: despite planes flying half-empty, the airline now strictly enforces assigned seats—even preventing passengers from spreading out into empty rows. “Sir, you cannot move like that!” a flight attendant scolded one traveler.
You Are Travel
Choice Hotels Opening Its First African Safari Lodge
​tl;dr – Yet another leading hotel chain will introduce a points-ready safari property. ​Arguably, enjoying a bucket-list wildlife… The post Choice Hotels Opening Its First African Safari Lodge appeared first on You Are Travel.
The Bulkhead Seat
Taste Test: Short Rib With Steakhouse Sauce on American Airlines
I had a quick overnight trip that had me flying to Dallas Fort Worth… The post Taste Test: Short Rib With Steakhouse Sauce on American Airlines appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 573: A Flying Fancy Feast
Can inflight dining ever really be premium? Or just better in some cabins than others? Plus legal drama over new routes, certification progress, and more.
Frequent Miler
World Cup tickets for Capital One Venture X cardholders on sale at noon Eastern
Starting today at 12:00 Eastern, Capital One Venture X cardmembers will have the opportunity to buy FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets for matches in U.S. host cities. This is not a lottery; it will be an opportunity to purchase tickets for these matches, likely at market price. Only the top...
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...