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SWISS entre Delhi et Zurich en Business (Airbus A330-300)
Le produit  Business qui équipe les Airbus A330-300 de SWISS a bien vécu, c’est un fait. Mais sur un vol de nuit, au moment de quitter Delhi pour retrouver l’Europe à l’aube, l’âge d’une cabine ne dit pas tout. Même si l’on préfère toujours un produit de dernière génération, cette...
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Une voiture fonce dans un terminal à Detroit
L’incident s’est produit en quelques secondes, mais ses images ont rapidement fait le tour des réseaux sociaux. Vendredi 23 janvier 2026, en début de soirée, un véhicule a pénétré à grande vitesse dans un terminal de l’aéroport Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, avant de s’immobiliser au niveau des comptoirs d’enregistrement...
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Air France reprend ses vols vers Dubaï après une suspension éclair
La séquence aura été brève, mais révélatrice. Après avoir suspendu temporairement sa desserte vers Dubaï le vendredi 23 janvier, Air France a repris ses vols dès le samedi 24 janvier. Une interruption de courte durée, assumée et rapidement corrigée, qui éclaire la manière dont les compagnies aériennes gèrent aujourd’hui des...
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Air France étend La Première : le retour assumé de la Première classe
À rebours d’un mouvement de fond qui a vu nombre de compagnies aériennes renoncer à la Première classe, Air France confirme un choix stratégique fort : élargir significativement le réseau La Première, son produit le plus exclusif. Avec l’arrivée progressive des nouvelles suites sur Boeing Boeing 777, la compagnie entend...
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The Gate with Brian Cohen
So, Ferry Cross The Mersey.
I never really was crazy about the song Ferry Cross The Mersey by Gerry and the Pacemakers over the years. It was an okay song at best; but it just seemed too British for me and I simply could not relate to it. When I was younger, I thought to...
Pointalize
Best Business Credit Cards for Startups
Capital One bought Brex. Find out why the Chase Ink Preferred is now the #1 startup card for 2026 and see the best alternatives for ad spend.
View from the Wing
Airline First Class Used to Hang Up Your Jacket. Now They Often Won’t—Even If You Ask
One of the quiet tells of “real” first class used to be simple: the crew would offer to hang up your jacket. Now, even when there’s closet space, it can mean flagging someone down, waiting, and hoping they remember to bring it back before you deplane. A United flyer is...
Miles To Memories
So We Cancelled a Stack of Amex Cards Last Weekend….
American Express Cards come in handy, and we needed to make room for more. We had a busy holiday weekend and noticed a few things. The post So We Cancelled a Stack of Amex Cards Last Weekend…. appeared first on Miles to Memories.
View from the Wing
Bilt Palladium Is About To Go Live — It’s A 3x+ Points Machine: The First-Year Math Gets To 400,000 Points Quickly
Bilt Palladium is almost live, and the value is easier to understand once you strip away the noise: it can function as a 3x+ catch-all card with unusually strong transfer partners. With the welcome bonus, Bilt Cash redemptions that boost earning, and the potential to stack a big transfer bonus,...
Monkey Miles
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...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Air France Forced To Deny Reports Its Cancelling Flights To The Middle East
Air France has been forced to go on the offensive, denying reports that it is cancelling flights to the Middle East, including Dubai and Tel Aviv, after multiple news outlets carried the false information. How did this happen? On Friday, Dutch flag carrier KLM announced it was cancelling all flights...
One Mile at a Time
Exciting: American Airlines Free Inflight Wi-Fi Rollout (Mostly) Complete
A few weeks ago, American Airlines began a phased rollout of free inflight connectivity, which is a very exciting development for the airline. I know many travelers have been frustrated since launch, since the rollout has been gradual. Fortunately there’s some great news, as it’s my understanding that the rollout...
Points With a Crew
19 Tech and Travel Deals at Amazon This Weekend
Some decent Amazon weekend deals on travel and tech gear going on this weekend, including headphones, luggage, locks, packing cubes and supplies, travel books and ...
Points With a Crew
19 Tech and Travel Deals at Amazon This Weekend
Some decent Amazon weekend deals on travel and tech gear going on this weekend, including headphones, luggage, locks, packing cubes and supplies, travel books and ...
Economy Class & Beyond
Caledonian Sleeper cooks up sweet partnership with Ochil Fudge
Rail operator Caledonian Sleeper is making life a little sweeter aboard its night train services, as it partners with Ochil Fudge. Caledonian Sleeper will hand out 220,000 pieces of handmade fudge this year as it announced a new partnership that will be loaded onboard, as the latest complimentary nibble for...
Your Mileage May Vary
Delta’s “Basic” Fares Are Spreading—And Premium Cabins Are Next
When Delta held Investor Day on November 20, 2024, President Glen Hauenstein teased something that sounded simple on the surface: a new tiered “bundle” system. He even framed it like…
View from the Wing
His Luggage Arrived At Baggage Claim In Pittsburgh — But First Came 30 Minutes Of Socks And Underwear, One By One
A passenger’s duffel eventually made it to baggage claim in Pittsburgh—but not before the carousel delivered its contents first, one sock and one pair of underwear at a time. The timing was so perfectly awful it looked intentional, though the most likely explanation is a bag that popped open somewhere...
The Bulkhead Seat
42% of US Flights Cancelled as Winter Storms Wreak Havoc
The winter storms that meteorologists have been exclaiming all week are upon the Midwestern,… The post 42% of US Flights Cancelled as Winter Storms Wreak Havoc appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Is British Airways Really Owned By The Spanish? How The Airline’s Parent Company Actually Operates
British Airways comes in for a fair amount of criticism, much of it warranted, but when pundits complain about the airline, they often assert that the downfall of what was once considered ‘the world’s favorite airline’ is down to the fact that it is owned by the Spanish. In their...
One Mile at a Time
American Systemwide Upgrades: How To Earn & Redeem Them, Maximize Value
While domestic upgrades are nice, upgrades on long haul flights are even nicer. Having a flat bed on an overnight transoceanic flight makes all the difference between arriving exhausted and arriving well rested.
Live and Let’s Fly
Will January 25, 2026 Be The Worst US Flight Day Ever?
Storms, ATC constraints, and airline ops collide. But does January 25, 2026 truly belong in the “worst day ever” conversation? Airlines Cancel Flights En Masse For most major hubs, flights cancelled for Sunday January 25th, 2026 at an historically significant level – especially for a weather event. But is January...
The Bulkhead Seat
World of Hyatt® Promo: Earn Up to 3x Bonus Points With DoorDash
World of Hyatt® Credit Card members now have a new way to earn bonus… The post World of Hyatt® Promo: Earn Up to 3x Bonus Points With DoorDash appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
View from the Wing
Influencer Warns Spirit And Delta Can Kick You Off With No Refund For Crop Tops And Flip Flops — The Truth Is Worse
An influencer says Spirit and Delta can boot you with no refund for crop tops and flip-flops. The contracts don’t ban specific outfits—they use vague terms like “barefoot” and “inadequately clothed,” giving staff wide discretion on who flies.
TravelUpdate
Review: Egyptair economy class from Dublin to Cairo on the A320neo
I was heading out on a work trip to Cairo and only one airline flies non-stop between the…
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Aerial View of Midtown Atlanta. Sunday Morning Photograph.
The sky was clear and the humidity was low as the airplane descended, which revealed a clear aerial view of Midtown Atlanta moments prior to landing at the airport. At the center of the photograph is... The post Aerial View of Midtown Atlanta. Sunday Morning Photograph. appeared first on The Gate.
One Mile at a Time
Introduction: From Iceland To The Residence Via Cambodia!
Welcome to my next trip report series, which will be a long one! That’s because it covers a combination of a vacation in Iceland, plus a review trip tagged onto the end, which took me through India, Malaysia, Singapore, Cambodia, the UAE, Ireland, and more! This was a super fun...
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Positioning Flights: Save Big on Awards
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View from the Wing
Delta Sells First Class For $37 — So Why Chase Status For Upgrades? [Roundup]
Delta just sold a first-class seat for $37—which tells you everything about how little “upgrades” are worth when the airline can monetize the cabin instead. Also in today’s roundup: basic-economy behavior at its finest, a rare case where a hotel service charge actually pays out to staff, an “infinite money...
The Travelers Club
Heathrow supprime enfin la contrainte des liquides
Il est rare qu’une annonce aéroportuaire modifie réellement le vécu des passagers. Pourtant, avec l’achèvement d’un programme d’investissement d’un milliard de livres sterling (soit 1,15 milliards d’euros), Heathrow Airport vient de franchir un cap : l’ensemble de ses terminaux est désormais équipé de scanners de sûreté de nouvelle génération, permettant...
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British Airways modernise sa Premium Economy
Alors que l’attention restait focalisée sur le déploiement encore incomplet des Club Suites en classe Affaires, British Airways a créé une surprise plus discrète, mais non moins significative. À l’occasion de la rénovation de ses Boeing 787-9, la compagnie introduit une version revisitée de sa Premium Economy World Traveller Plus,...
The Travelers Club
British Airways modernise sa Premium Economy
Alors que l’attention restait focalisée sur le déploiement encore incomplet des Club Suites en classe Affaires, British Airways a créé une surprise plus discrète, mais non moins significative. À l’occasion de la rénovation de ses Boeing 787-9, la compagnie introduit une version revisitée de sa Premium Economy World Traveller Plus,...
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Etihad relance l’Airbus A380 jusqu’en 2032
Alors que l’Airbus A380 continue de se raréfier au sein des flottes mondiales, Etihad Airways confirme une trajectoire singulière. La compagnie d’Abu Dhabi s’apprête à remettre en service ses deux derniers superjumbos, complétant ainsi une flotte active de neuf appareils, avec une exploitation désormais envisagée au moins jusqu’en 2032. Un...
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Cathay Pacific repense l’Airbus A321neo : moins de sièges, plus de confort
Dans un contexte où la densification cabine est devenue une norme tacite sur le monocouloir, cette décision mérite d’être observée avec attention. Cathay Pacific a choisi de revoir la configuration de ses Airbus A321neo, en acceptant de réduire le nombre total de sièges afin d’améliorer le confort à bord, pour...
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Air France et le Concorde : la mémoire du supersonique en images
Cinquante ans après le premier vol commercial du Concorde sous les couleurs d’Air France, la compagnie ne se contente pas d’une commémoration symbolique. Elle choisit un autre format : un documentaire long, incarné, consacré à celles et ceux qui ont fait voler l’avion supersonique au quotidien. Un choix éditorial atypique,...
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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...
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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...