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De Paris à Manama avec Gulf Air à bord de l’Airbus A321neo en Business
Gulf Air est réputée pour se distinguer par un service attentif et une expérience haut de gamme à bord de ses appareils. À l’occasion du lancement de la nouvelle route vers Shanghai, je vous propose un retour sur mon voyage avec, pour commencer, le vol entre Paris et Manama en...
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KLM lance un vaste plan d’économies en soutien à sa situation financière
En réponse à une situation économique particulièrement complexe, KLM se voit contrainte de mettre en place un véritable programme de réduction des coûts. Cette initiative, rendue nécessaire par la hausse significative de ses coûts post-pandémie, a pour but premier d’améliorer la performance financière et opérationnelle de la compagnie. Mais les...
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Oman Air retarde son entrée dans l’alliance oneworld à 2025
Pourtant annoncé en 2022, le projet d’intégration d’Oman Air au sein de l’alliance oneworld vient de subir un report. Initialement prévue pour 2024, cette adhésion ne se concrétisera finalement qu’en 2025, selon les dernières déclarations du nouveau Président-directeur général de la compagnie. Indépendamment de la déception que cette nouvelle peut...
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Cathay Pacific s’apprête à mettre en service sa nouvelle Business
Cathay Pacific est sur le point de nettement améliorer l’expérience à bord de ses passagers en classe Affaires. En effet, la compagnie hongkongaise, membre de l’alliance oneworld, va prochainement déployer sa nouvelle cabine Business, baptisée Aria Suite, sur ses Boeing 777-300ER. Malgré quelques retards notables qui ont affecté le lancement...
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Nerd Ka Travel
Marriott Bonvoy and Aeroplan Enhance Loyalty Partnership, Offering Expanded Benefits for Members
In a significant development for frequent travelers, Marriott Bonvoy and Aeroplan have strengthened their partnership to offer enhanced benefits to their respective loyalty program members. The expanded relationship between Marriott International travel program, Bonvoy, and Aeroplan. Aeroplan is a loyalty
Frequent Miler
Last Chance Deals: LifeMiles & Leading Hotels of the World transfer bonuses, Giftcards.com 20% cashback & more
Welcome to our weekly list of what’s ending this week as well as a collection of some other deals that are due to end soon. Eight offers are due to end this week which includes transfer bonuses to Avianca LifeMiles and Leading Hotels of the World, both of which are from...
Points With a Crew
5 reasons I keep recommending the Chase Sapphire Preferred for people starting out
Amongst my friends and family, I'm considered the "credit card guy". When I'm asked for recommendations, most of the time it's the Chase Sapphire Preferred...
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (12/13th October)
We’ve reached the end of another week as October continues to rush by us at high speed. It must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Time to Dine – The Bullring Markets, Birmingham Trip Report: Taking the Long Way (and back) to Singapore A full week of...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
What Is Wrong With This Photograph? Part 270
I was thankful that safety comes first as I was waiting for a connecting flight at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York while I was on my way from Chicago to Dublin recently. For this edition of this popular game, can you guess what... The post What Is Wrong With...
The Bulkhead Seat
2024 Weekly Review: October 12th
I spent most of the past week in meetings and attending Advertising Week in… The post 2024 Weekly Review: October 12th appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
Chase Ink shutdowns, RIP to LoungeBuddy and Amex limits Priority Pass access for Platinum cards (Saturday Selection)
Chase Ink shutdowns on the rise, LoungeBuddy becomes a dead program walking and Amex begins to put limits on the amount of yearly Priority Pass visits Platinum cardholders get. All that and more in this week’s Saturday Selection, our weekly round-up of interesting tidbits from around the interwebs (links to...
Your Mileage May Vary
Crazy Ways Airlines Have Reduced Weight On Planes, To Lower Fuel Costs
When you’re an airline (or any large-scale entity that serves the public), every little bit helps the bottom line. Is anybody else old enough to remember yogurt cartons that were…
The Bulkhead Seat
Politics Don’t Belong On Planes: Keep Your Rants and Chocolate to Yourself
I recently flew from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tampa International Airport (TPA)… The post Politics Don’t Belong On Planes: Keep Your Rants and Chocolate to Yourself appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Travel Codex
Solar Eclipse Cruises 2026 – Already selling out
Witnessing a total solar eclipse is a unique experience. Watching the entire world around you go dark in the middle of the day is a surreal experience. The next total solar eclipse will be Aug 12, 2026. The total solar eclipse will be visible in Greenland, Iceland, Spain, Russia, and...
The Bulkhead Seat
American Airlines Adds Seasonal Cape Cod and Miami Flights
American Airlines is adding four new routes for Spring Break and summer travel. Both… The post American Airlines Adds Seasonal Cape Cod and Miami Flights appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
View from the Wing
Delta Set To Slash Business Class Perks: Premium Passengers Bracing For Coach-Level Fees
On last week’s Delta Air Lines earnings call, executives “drum[med] up excitement for premium product announcements in November.” That's when the airline is holding its Investor Day, and they've already told us what to expect: 'basic business class,' doing to the premium cabin what they've already done to coach. Continue reading...
Frequent Miler
(Update) Marriott & Aeroplan launch reciprocal status match opportunity
American Airlines and Hyatt aren’t the only airline/hotel combo announcing reciprocal benefits today. Air Canada Aeroplan and Marriott Bonvoy have launched a new partnership which offers status holders in one program status in the other. The Deal Aeroplan and Marriott Bonvoy members can match their status with the other program....
One Mile at a Time
Weekly Review: October 12, 2024
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I just wrapped up my super fun review trip to Asia, and am excited to be home and see my family and catch up on sleep. I had an amazing time, though. I have more travel planned in the coming...
Your Mileage May Vary
Status Matters For Some, But Most Of Us Should Ignore It
When it comes to frequent flyer programs, it’s important to understand their two main functions. The first is earning points by flying with the airline, using a co-branded credit card,…
Frequent Miler
GiftCards.com back on airline portals; targeted Capital One Shopping offer for 20% back
GiftCards.com is back on airline shopping portals — that may or may not have been the case for a while now, but we just noticed it and thought it may be notable for some readers who may have missed it. Furthermore, some members of the Frequent Miler team received an...
Live and Let’s Fly
Pretzel Beer Cheeseburger On United Airlines: Always A Safe Bet
While the “Italian Sub Sandwich” was not for me, the “Pretzel Beer Cheeseburger” was a very satisfying choice on United Airlines…but be sure to grab extra wipes as you board the plane. Taste Test: Pretzel Beer Cheeseburger On United Airlines I’ve been doing more domestic economy class flights lately…I find...
Miles To Memories
Type Away! My Favorite Customer Service Chat Capabilities
I've gradually warmed to customer service chat options with many businesses, but I particularly enjoy these over the myriad of others. The post Type Away! My Favorite Customer Service Chat Capabilities appeared first on Miles to Memories.
View from the Wing
Kamala Harris Chocolate Bar on American Airlines? Passenger’s Surprise Highlights Vanishing Inflight Politics This Year
An American Airlines passenger says that one of the flight attendants on board their recent Airbus narrowbody flight handed out Kamala Harris chocolate bars. He took to social media for an explanation from the airline... but then conceded that the chocolate bar was actually "kinda good." Continue reading Kamala Harris...
Your Mileage May Vary
His Claim Denied, Man Got Revenge On His Travel Insurance Company
Whenever someone asks if they should get travel insurance, my husband Joe and I almost always say yes. If it’s just a quick weekend away and the cost of the…
View from the Wing
What’s In My Wallet – My Credit Card Strategy (2024)
I've cleaned out my wallet and I'm not carrying nearly as many credit cards on a daily basis any longer. Still, my wallet is a great window in the spending choices I make every day. What gets a wallet slot, and what cards I have but keep in a drawer,...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Man Sues United Airlines Because You Have to Pre-Register Your Credit Card in its Mobile App to Buy Inflight Food and Beverages
A man is suing United Airlines following an altercation with a flight attendant because the Chicago-based carrier won’t let passengers pay for inflight food and beverages unless they have pre-registered their credit card in its mobile app. James Sydner, who resides in Los Angeles, was flying with United Airlines from...
One Mile at a Time
Air Peace CEO Indicted For Bank Fraud, Money Laundering, Obstruction
Over the years Ive written extensively about Air Peace, which is Nigerias largest private airline, having flown since 2013. The airline operates a fleet of around 30 aircraft, ranging from regional jets to Boeing 777s, and even wants to fly to the United States.
Frequent Miler
How to book Alaska Mileage Plan stopover awards [Video]
One of the cool things about Alaska miles is that you can add a stopover on a one-way award for free! Nick will show us how to book a stopover with Alaska miles. How to book Alaska Mileage Plan stopover awards (00:46) – Find the link at the bottom of...
The Travelers Club
LATAM modernise son produit Business avec des suites privatives
LATAM Airlines poursuit l’amélioration de son offre en prévoyant une refonte de son produit Business à bord de ses Boeing 787. Alors que la compagnie n’a pas encore terminé le déploiement de sa classe Affaires actuelle, elle vient de dévoiler son nouveau concept de sièges Business dédié à ses vols...
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Qatar Airways prête à renforcer sa présence en Australie avec Virgin Australia
Depuis plusieurs semaines, nombreuses sont les rumeurs qui circulent autour d’un éventuel investissement de Qatar Airways dans Virgin Australia. Alors que l’accord n’est pas encore finalisé, de nouvelles informations suggèrent qu’une annonce officielle pourrait intervenir sous peu. Cet investissement, s’il est confirmé, pourrait avoir un impact significatif sur l’industrie du...
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Malaysia Airlines fait son grand retour sur l’axe Kuala Lumpur-Paris en 2025
Après plusieurs années de retrait, Malaysia Airlines se prépare à réintroduire sa liaison directe entre Kuala Lumpur et Paris, une annonce qui marque un véritable tournant dans la stratégie de la compagnie. En effet, à compter du 22 mars 2025, les passagers pourront de nouveau voler sans escale entre ces...
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Riyadh Air et Virgin Atlantic dévoilent leur partenariat
Virgin Atlantic poursuit son développement en confirmant sa nouvelle alliance stratégique avec Riyadh Air, la jeune compagnie saoudienne qui devrait prendre son envol à compter de l’an prochain. Ensemble, elles entendent renforcer les liaisons entre Londres et Riyadh, ouvrant ainsi de nouvelles perspectives aux voyageurs. Ce partenariat s’inscrit dans une...
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Cathay Pacific cloue au sol sa flotte d’A350 après une défaillance moteur
Cathay Pacific a dû annuler plusieurs dizaines de vols après avoir pris la décision de suspendre temporairement l’exploitation de sa flotte d’Airbus A350. Cette décision fait suite à un atterrissage d’urgence provoqué par un incident technique en plein vol. Cathay Pacific : une alerte incendie en plein vol. Lundi, le...
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SWISS piégée par le poids de sa nouvelle Première classe sur ses A330 !
SWISS, la compagnie aérienne suisse de groupe Lufthansa, prévoit d’améliorer nettement l’expérience proposée à bord avec son produit SWISS Senses à l’horizon 2025. Ce projet inclut une refonte complète des cabines de Première et de classe Affaires sur ses avions long-courriers, notamment les Airbus A330, ses futurs A350 et les...
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Scandinavian Airlines fait peau neuve : bienvenue chez SkyTeam !
En cette rentrée 2024, Scandinavian Airlines franchit une étape cruciale de sa restructuration en sortant officiellement de la procédure de faillite sous le chapitre 11, amorcée en juillet 2022. Cette sortie s’accompagne aussi et surtout d’une réorganisation capitalistique qui voit le groupe Air France – KLM devenir l’un des principaux...
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Air Sénégal réduit son réseau et abandonne sa route américaine
À compter du 19 septembre 2024, Air Sénégal mettra un terme définitif à sa liaison entre Dakar et New York. Cette décision, même si elle était prévisible eu égard notamment aux nombreux défis rencontrés par la compagnie sur cette route depuis son lancement en septembre 2021, ampute drastiquement le réseau...