The Travelers Club
The St. Regis Singapore en suite Caroline Astor : l’art déco au cœur de Tanglin
Séjourner au The St. Regis Singapore, c’est renouer avec une forme d’hôtellerie où les rituels comptent autant que le confort. Après une rénovation intégrale achevée récemment, l’établissement occupe une position singulière dans le paysage hôtelier de la ville : héritier direct de la maison new-yorkaise fondée par John Jacob Astor...
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The Singapore EDITION au cœur d’Orchard Road
Séjourner au The Singapore EDITION relève d’un choix d’hôtellerie assumé. Depuis son ouverture fin 2023, l’établissement s’est imposé comme la vitrine la plus aboutie du concept EDITION en Asie du Sud-Est : un design signé Ian Schrager pour Marriott, minimaliste et sombre, décliné ici dans un quartier parmi les plus...
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Air France et KLM : payer le choix de son siège en Business, c’est désormais la règle (presque partout)
Depuis avril 2023, Air France et KLM facturent le choix du siège en classe Affaires sur les vols long-courrier (l’Advance Seat Reservation). Ce qui était déjà une mesure contestée vient d’être étendu : les frais s’appliquent désormais aux billets émis en miles sur l’ensemble des destinations long-courrier mondiales, ainsi qu’aux...
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Bijoux Catering à Paris-Charles de Gaulle fermé par la préfecture
Des documents issus d’un contrôle sanitaire, rendus publics aujourd’hui, révèlent la fermeture administrative de Bijoux Catering, traiteur aérien dont le siège est à Zurich et qui opère depuis Paris-Charles de Gaulle. Motif retenu par la préfecture du Val d’Oise : un danger grave et imminent pour la santé publique. L’établissement...
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Frequent Miler
Hotel review: Alua Calvia, Mallorca (Hyatt all-inclusive)
My wife and I recently spent a week in Mallorca, one of Spain’s Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean. Shae had expressed an interest in doing an all-inclusive at some point; we’d done one in Lanzarote (Canary Islands) almost 20 years ago and one in Jamaica about 10 years ago, so...
Points With a Crew
What does “See Agent” mean on a boarding pass?
Recently I had "See Agent" on my boarding pass for my United flight, and I wasn't sure what that was going to actually mean. Thankfully, I was able to get it all straightened out by ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Doing This Kept Her Foot Off of My Armrest.
Countless accounts of the foot of one passenger occupying the armrest of the passenger aboard an airplane have been reported over the years; and that scenario happened to me recently during a flight — but doing this kept her foot off of my armrest. I was sitting in a window seat...
The Alviator
Does Hong Kong Airport Actually Have 530 Gates? No, It Doesn’t
Hong Kong Airport may not have 530 gates, though I am 530/10 overjoyed that my beloved home airport has been going viral on social media.
The Bulkhead Seat
Driver Arrested After High-Speed Chase Ends on San Antonio Airport Runway
A high-speed police pursuit came to a dramatic end early Saturday when a fleeing…
Your Mileage May Vary
Hotel Showers With Half A Door Are Annoying. Here’s Why Hotels Love Them
If you’ve stayed at a hotel in the past few years, you’ve probably had the experience. You go to take your first shower in the room and the shower setup…
2PAXfly
FLIGHT REVIEW: Qantas A321XLR Sydney to Melbourne
Well, this was a surprise. I booked it months ago, back in March ’26, during a Double Status Credits promotion. It was around the same time Qantas was changing rules for access to what had become Economy Plus rows of seating. I didn’t think much of the fact that Economy...
Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – Jetstar Boeing 787-8 at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art.  This week, we have a Jetstar Boeing 787-8 at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport as it is turned around for the return flight to Australia in the heat of a Bangkok night. Jetstar operates a fleet of 11 Boeing 787-8...
View from the Wing
American Airlines Is Serving Great Food, Needs To Get Cabin Cleaning And Maintenance Together
The airline is going to refresh its domestic cabins over several years, putting seat back TVs back in, which is great. That'll pair well with the rest of their investments. But they can't wait to address broken seats, power outlets, and ohter cabin issues - because those undermine...
Points With a Crew
Did I Just Get Scammed By Rome Taxi Drivers?
I think that a Roman taxi driver tried to scam me by charging an inflated price to go from Rome to Fiumicino airport, which seems par for the course for taxis in Rome...
Your Mileage May Vary
I’ve Said It Before: AMEX Statement Credits Aren’t Cash
When you look at the benefits offered by the American Express Platinum Card, the numbers can be impressive. American Express says cardholders can unlock more than $3,500 in annual value…
One Mile at a Time
Airport Lounges Are More Crowded Than Ever… Here’s Why
There’s no denying that airport lounges have become a lot more crowded over the years, particularly after the pandemic. Admittedly the crowding issues are a bit uneven, and depend on the type of lounge, how you can access it, and the location. In this post I thought it would be...
Miles To Memories
Amazon’s $2.5 Billion Lawsuit Payments Are Laughable, Insure Your Miles & Points From Devaluation & 22 Best Day Trips From Paris
In our Around the Web series we take a look at interesting articles that cover miles, points, travel and personal finance.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Brúarhlöð Canyon in Iceland
Located near the legendary Golden Circle of Iceland — as well as Gullfoss waterfall, Faxi waterfall, Bruarfoss waterfall, and Hrunamannahreppur — Brúarhlöð Canyon is often overlooked by visitors; but you should not be one of the people who miss out on visiting this natural area if you enjoy short hikes and tranquil...
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Man In Wheelchair Doesn’t Have Room For His Wheelchair Battery On Virgin Australia Flight—So They Kick Him Off
"I didn't choose that seat. The airline put me there."
One Mile at a Time
Fifth Freedom Flights: What Are They, And Why Do They Exist?
I often write about fifth freedom flights, though don’t typically go into much detail on why they exist, what their significance is, etc. While avgeeks and longtime readers will probably know what these are, I figured it’s useful to have a consolidated post about these very cool types of flights.
View from the Wing
The ‘Let’s Buy Spirit Airlines’ Campaign Failed—Now It Wants Fans To Fund A New ‘Costco Of Airlines’
The 'grassroots movement' never bought Spirit out of bankruptcy. Now it is scrubbing its mailing list ahead of a retail fundraising campaign for a membership airline that would outsource the actual flying.
Your Mileage May Vary
CLEAR May Be Getting Worse At Airports. But It Has Much Bigger Plans.
As I was perusing the internets the other day, I found a discussion on Reddit from a while ago that brought up something I’d been thinking about, albeit in a…
Miles To Memories
Why RIGHT NOW! Is The Time To Grab A New Discover Card
I share why right now is the time to get a Discover card, and the $100 Discover card bonus is just a small part of it.
Live and Let’s Fly
Editorial: Pittsburgh’s New Terminal Opens With Issues
Matthew wrote this week a glowing review of the gorgeous new Pittsburgh International Airport terminal, and visitors may be impressed; locals see massive issues. The New Terminal When Pittsburgh International Airport opened in 1992, it’s X-terminal design meant that US Airways travelers would never have to cross more than the...
One Mile at a Time
Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite Status: How To Earn It, And What Perks It Offers
Generally speaking, hotel elite status becomes most valuable when you get toward the higher tiers, as that’s when you start getting benefits like suite upgrades and breakfast. Admittedly many people end up with lower elite status as well, so I think it’s worth covering what that offers.
Points With a Crew
Breaking This Important Airplane Rule Can Get You Kicked Off Your Flight
With "incidents" on airplanes seemingly on the rise, there is one important airplane rule that could potentially get you kicked off your flight. Find out how to ...
Your Mileage May Vary
The Most Comfortable Way To Spend A Long Layover
Sometimes travel schedules simply don’t line up. You might land early in the morning, hours before your hotel room is ready. Or you may have to check out at 11…
Miles To Memories
Amtrak Was My Uber
I had to get back to the Santa Barbara Airport, and the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner was almost everything I needed.
The Travelers Club
Air France ouvre son propre salon à Heathrow avec spa Clarins et section La Première
8Le 7 juillet 2026, Air France a inauguré son propre salon au Terminal 4 de Londres Heathrow : 750 mètres carrés, 150 places, ouvert de 5h à 22h. L’espace était celui de l’ancien Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge, fermé définitivement fin 2020. Pendant près de six ans, SkyTeam avait orienté ses...
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KLM recevra son premier A350 en août (mais sa Business devra encore attendre)
En septembre 2026, KLM ouvrira une nouvelle page de son histoire long-courrier. Le premier Airbus A350-900 de la compagnie néerlandaise sera livré en août, et effectuera son premier vol commercial long-courrier le mois suivant, entre Amsterdam et Toronto, une route symbolique pour une compagnie qui a bâti une grande partie...
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EU261 renforcé : l’UE a dit non aux compagnies et oui aux passagers
Le 15 juin 2026, le Conseil de l’UE et le Parlement européen ont finalisé un accord sur la réforme du règlement EU261, le texte qui encadre les droits des passagers aériens en cas de retard ou d’annulation. L’accord entrera en vigueur en 2027. Il y a un an, tout laissait...
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Rencontre avec Willie Walsh : « Dans cinq ans, mon successeur ne devrait plus avoir à parler des motoristes »
À l’occasion de la 82ème édition de l’AGM IATA à Rio de Janeiro, The Travelers Club a été convié à participer à la dernière table ronde de Willie Walsh en tant que Directeur Général de l’Association Internationale du Transport Aérien. Un format restreint, quelques médias européens, une demi-heure d’échanges sans...
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Air France : 100% de la flotte équipée du Wi-Fi Starlink gratuit dès fin 2026
En ce début juin 2026, près de 60 % de la flotte Air France dispose du Wi-Fi Starlink, ce qui place la compagnie au deuxième rang mondial en nombre absolu d’appareils équipés, derrière United Airlines. Pour un réseau aussi hétérogène en types d’avions, c’est une performance opérationnelle que peu de...
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British Airways : 5 avions équipés du Wi-Fi Starlink sur 300
En mars, British Airways revendiquait une première : devenir la première compagnie britannique à proposer du Wi-Fi Starlink gratuit, illimité, accessible sans connexion au programme de fidélité, sur l’ensemble de sa flotte. Trois mois plus tard, le bilan tient sur les doigts d’une main : cinq Boeing 787-8 équipés, et...
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Air France-KLM aligne 80 ans d’histoire et une capacité record au Brésil
Il y a des années où les calendriers s’alignent sans qu’on les ait programmés. 2026 en est une pour Air France-KLM au Brésil tandis que IATA y tient la 82e édition de son AGM et le World Air Transport Summit : le groupe y célèbre quatre-vingts ans de présence ininterrompue,...
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Kérosène : l’œil du cyclone de l’été 2026 ? (IATA AGM 2026)
À Rio, en marge des sessions plénières de l’AGM, IATA a présenté un graphique que beaucoup ont rapidement regardé comme une bonne nouvelle. Il montrait l’évolution du prix du kérosène depuis novembre 2025 : une montée brutale jusqu’à 188 dollars le baril en avril, puis une décrue partielle, 158 dollars...