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Starlux et American Airlines signent un accord d’interligne inédit
Alors que la concurrence s’intensifie sur le marché transpacifique, Starlux et American Airlines officialisent un accord d’interligne. Une collaboration a priori basique, mais qui illustre la stratégie des deux transporteurs : d’un côté, Starlux sécurise ses ambitions américaines ; de l’autre, American consolide sa connectivité domestique en s’adossant à un acteur...
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Air India : 400 millions de dollars pour réinventer ses cabines (un chantier marathon jusqu’en 2028)
Privatisée fin 2021 et de retour dans le giron de Tata Group, son propriétaire historique, Air India s’est engagée dans un plan de transformation d’une ampleur rarement vue dans l’aviation commerciale indienne. Mais si la vision est ambitieuse, l’exécution s’annonce longue et semée d’embûches. Air India : une renaissance sous...
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UPS 747-8F : atterrissage à haut risque à Taipei en plein typhon
Sous un ciel saturé de pluie, secoué par des rafales à plus de 90 km/h, un géant du fret de plus de 400 tonnes s’aligne sur la piste 05L de Taipei. Ce 13 août 2025, le Boeing 747-8F de UPS Airlines termine sa troisième tentative d’atterrissage après deux remises de...
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Incident sur la ligne Paris–Tel Aviv : un contrôleur français suspendu après un « Free Palestine »
Dans l’aviation civile, les fréquences radio sont sacrées : elles ne tolèrent que les échanges strictement nécessaires à la sécurité et à la gestion du trafic. Le 11 août 2025, cette règle intangible a été rompue au-dessus de l’Île-de-France, lorsqu’un contrôleur aérien français a adressé un « Free Palestine » aux pilotes d’un...
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6 Steps on How to Safely Use an Evacuation Slide In the Event of an Emergency
The probability of you being involved in a crash or accident while you are a passenger seated aboard an airplane is so remote that you will likely never have either of those experiences — but if you do, you may have to use an inflatable evacuation slide. At first glance, evacuation...
Frequent Miler
Virgin’s shopping portal is using Wyndham math for its double points promo
The Virgin Atlantic Shops Away shopping portal is currently offering what’s purported to be double points at all retailers, both online and in-store. They appear to be using Wyndham math though because double points doesn’t appear to actually mean double points. The Deal Earn double points both online & in-store...
Points With a Crew
Which Chase Ink card is best? (Last Day for $900 Offers)
There are 4 Chase Ink cards with increased bonuses right now (up to $1,000 or 100,000 Ultimate Rewards points). The best Chase Ink card is probably...
Altitude Yes
When & Where Could JAL’s Next A350-1000s Fly To?
Chicago or San Francisco appear to be the next likely candidates when Japan Airlines receives more A350-1000s. The post When & Where Could JAL’s Next A350-1000s Fly To? first appeared on Altitude Yes.
Frequent Miler
Hyatt Chase Offers can save you 7%, 10%, $70, & more
There are currently lots of targeted Chase Offers for a variety of Hyatt brands including Hyatt House, Hyatt Studios, Hyatt Place, Hyatt Centric, Park Hyatt, and more. The Deal Save money on stays at Hyatt brands via targeted Chase Offers including: Hyatt House & Hyatt Studios Hyatt Place Hyatt Centric...
The Alviator
Which Airlines Still Offer 9-Abreast Economy Seating On Their 777s?
The industry-standard economy configuration is now 10-abreast seating, though here are the few airlines that still offer 9-abreast seating. The post Which Airlines Still Offer 9-Abreast Economy Seating On Their 777s? appeared first on The Alviator.
Frequent Miler
How often do you fly to earn points & miles? | Ask Us Anything, Live Ep80 | 11-5-25
How often do you fly to earn points & miles? Do you chase status with an airline you don’t intend to fly, with the intention of later matching to another airline? We answered these and many other questions on the Ask Us Anything hosted live on YouTube on November 5th,...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
November 12 Bonus Offer Highlight: Marriott Bonvoy – 26,000 bonus points on Homes & Villas private home rentals
Today's bonus offer highlight is an excellent bonus for Marriott Bonvoy elite members to earn 26,000 bonus points on Homes & Villas private home rentals. Check out all of the new bonuses added today: The post November 12 Bonus Offer Highlight: Marriott Bonvoy – 26,000 bonus points on Homes & Villas...
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Winter Is Coming — and Some Airports Are Actually Ready for It
Winter is coming. No, not THAT “winter is coming.” I mean REAL winter is coming. OK, OK…I will admit that winter isn’t much of a thing for us in the…
2PAXfly
SINGAPORE: Green flying comes with a COST — Singapore slaps SAF levy on airfares
If you’re flying out of Singapore from mid-2026, get ready to pay a little extra to support the island state’s net-zero by 2050 sustainability initiative. From April next year, Singapore will introduce a green tax on airfares, the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) levy. From October 2026, that tax will be...
View from the Wing
Starwood Relaunches Loyalty Program for Its Biggest Hotel Brand — Here’s What to Expect
Barry Sternlicht has brought the Starwood name back — and now its largest brand, 1 Hotels, has relaunched its loyalty program. The return of Starwood sparks plenty of nostalgia, but the new approach looks very different from the SPG era. Here’s what’s changing and what members can expect. Continue reading Starwood...
Frequent Miler
Jetblue has added a 25 for 25 progress tracker, see where you stand
Yesterday, an eagle-eyed member of our Frequent Miler Insiders Facebook group posted great news: Jetblue now has a 25 for 25 progress tracker, so you can see exactly where you stand in terms of the number of destinations you have completed. I’m not positive how soon after flying the tracker...
View from the Wing
Rep. Nancy Mace’s Airport Meltdown Enters Week Three — Now Says TSA Is ‘Targeting’ Her
Rep. Nancy Mace’s Charleston airport blow-up is now in its third week. After cursing out officers and threatening to sue American Airlines, she’s now claiming TSA “targeted” her for extra screening—a charge that screeners told her was nothing more than routine random selection. Continue reading Rep. Nancy Mace’s Airport Meltdown Enters...
View from the Wing
Rep. Nancy Mace’s Airport Meltdown Enters Week Three — Now Says TSA Is ‘Targeting’ He
Rep. Nancy Mace’s Charleston airport blow-up is now in its third week. After cursing out officers and threatening to sue American Airlines, she’s now claiming TSA “targeted” her for extra screening—a charge that screeners told her was nothing more than routine random selection. Continue reading Rep. Nancy Mace’s Airport Meltdown Enters...
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: K-25 Smart Pillow
The K-25 Smart Pillow 2.0 is marketed as perfect for side sleepers, back sleepers or front sleepers. It is filled with proprietary STAR-Tech gel-infused memory foam to give ...
View from the Wing
Two Startups Have Joined To Launch an All-Business Class Airline in the U.S. — But Face Enormous Challenges Right Away
Two fledgling airlines with turbulent histories are teaming up to launch an all-business class carrier in the United States. The concept is fascinating — and ambitious — but regulatory hurdles, fleet challenges, and execution risks make the path forward far tougher than the announcement suggests. Continue reading Two Startups Have Joined...
One Mile at a Time
Massive Capital One Venture X Business Up To 400K Bonus Miles Welcome Offer
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Frequent Miler
You can now earn United miles on Lyft rides; earn 1K bonus miles as new Lyft user
Lyft has partnered with several travel loyalty programs – Alaska Airlines, Hilton, and Bilt – for a number of years. It was originally possible to earn with more than one of those partners for each ride, but that double/triple dipping was sadly cut off. There’s now a fourth travel partner with whom...
Your Mileage May Vary
This Simple Chase Action Can Break Your Point Transfers
Transferring Ultimate Rewards points between Chase cards has always been one of the most valuable features of Chase’s loyalty program. If you earn a lot of points on a card…
Miles To Memories
Earn Up to 400,000 Bonus Miles with Capital One Venture X Business Card
Capital One has launched a new and highest ever bonus for the Venture X Business credit card. New cardholders can now earn up to 400,000 bonus miles. The post Earn Up to 400,000 Bonus Miles with Capital One Venture X Business Card appeared first on Miles to Memories.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Fares as Low as €15: Vueling Airlines Singles’ Day Sale
Purchase tickets for as low as €15 per flight with Vueling Airlines Singles’ Day Sale for travel via select routes between Monday, December 1, 2025 and Tuesday, March 31, 2026. No promotion code is required... ...but you must... The post Fares as Low as €15: Vueling Airlines Singles’ Day Sale appeared first...
The Bulkhead Seat
Netflix House Philadelphia is Now Open
Back in June, I wrote about how Netflix has been upping its experiential game.… The post Netflix House Philadelphia is Now Open appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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Current Amex Offers
This post is designed to show current Amex Offers. If you have any Amex cards, even authorized user cards, then you’re eligible to sign up for offers when you log into your Amex account. If you’re planning to shop or book travel, check this page to see if an Amex...
Live and Let’s Fly
Italian Food In The Heart Of Ethiopia? I’ll Stick To Beyaynetu….
Although the menu looked promising, I opted for an Ethiopian lunch over pizza at an Italian restaurant in the heart of Ethiopia. Our Italian Food Experiment In Awassa, Ethiopia Awassa (also spelled Hawassa) is the capital of the Sidama Region of Ethiopia. Located on Lake Hawassa in the Great Rift...
The Travelers Club
Un Airbus A330neo avec Première classe pour Air Côte d’Ivoire
Fin août, Air Côte d’Ivoire franchira une étape majeure de son développement avec la livraison de son premier Airbus A330neo. Plus qu’un simple renfort de flotte, cet appareil symbolise l’entrée de la compagnie dans un cercle extrêmement restreint : celui des transporteurs osant proposer une cabine distincte du produit Business,...
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Crash du vol Air India : une coupure moteur inexpliquée
Le 12 juin 2025, le vol AI171 d’Air India quittait l’aéroport d’Ahmedabad à destination de Londres Gatwick avec 242 personnes à bord. Moins de deux minutes après le décollage, le Boeing 787-8 s’écrasait dans l’enceinte du BJ Medical College, causant la mort de 260 personnes, dont 19 au sol. Le...
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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....
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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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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...
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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...