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IndiGo se lance dans le long-courrier avec l’Airbus A350
IndiGo, la première compagnie aérienne indienne en volume de passagers, franchit un nouveau cap avec la commande d’avions gros porteurs, annonçant son entrée sur le marché des vols long-courriers. L’Airbus A350-900 sera intégré à la flotte d’IndiGo à partir de 2027, marquant une évolution stratégique majeure pour la compagnie à...
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Retour triomphal de l’Airbus A380 d’Etihad sur la ligne Abu Dhabi – Paris !
Etihad Airways marque un tournant significatif en annonçant la reprise des vols de son Airbus A380 entre Abu Dhabi et Paris à partir du 1er novembre 2024. Cet événement marque un renouveau pour le géant des airs, qui avait été mis au rebut pendant la crise sanitaire, faute de passagers...
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Lufthansa City Airlines : Lufthansa lance une nouvelle filiale pour optimiser ses coûts
Lufthansa vient d’annoncer le lancement d’une nouvelle filiale, Lufthansa City Airlines, prévue pour juin 2024. Cette initiative de la compagnie aérienne allemande s’inscrit dans sa logique constante de rationalisation des coûts tout en exploitant des failles réglementaires pour notamment ajuster les salaires à la baisse. Lufthansa City Airlines : la nouvelle...
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Qantas prolonge le détour de son vol Perth-Londres via Singapour
La compagnie aérienne australienne Qantas vient d’annoncer la prolongation de la modification de l’itinéraire de son vol de Perth à Londres Heathrow jusqu’au 28 avril 2024 au moins, en raison des tensions persistantes au Moyen-Orient. Qantas adapte son itinéraire en réponse à l’instabilité géopolitique. Traditionnellement effectué sans escale, le trajet...
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Woman Nearly Dies After Drinking Bug-Infested Cup of Coffee From Vending Machine at Spanish Airport
A Spanish airline worker nearly died after drinking a cup of coffee from a vending machine at Son Sant Joan airport near Palma, Majorca, earlier this month after she went into anaphylactic shock. The 21-year-old woman had bought the cup of coffee during a break and initially noticed an odd...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
First Class Passenger Claims American Airlines Flight Attendant Ordered Her to Use Economy Bathroom Because He Didn’t Like the Way She Shut the Door
An American Airlines passenger traveling in First Class on a flight from Chicago O’Hare to Phoenix earlier this year claims a flight attendant ordered her to use the Economy Class bathroom because he didn’t like the way she closed the lavatory door and then manhandled her when she ignored his...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Scandinavian Airlines to Join SkyTeam Alliance
As a result of an investment of $1.2 billion by Air France-KLM Group for a share of 19.9 percent of Scandinavian Airlines — which had filed voluntary petitions under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code of the United States on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 — the airline will leave Star Alliance...
Frequent Miler
Buy IHG Points For 0.56 cents each (targeted)
IHG has again returned with a sale that’s giving an 80% bonus when buying their points. That means you can buy IHG Rewards points for 0.56 cents per point (cpp). Note that, although the 80% bonus begins at 5,000 IHG points, pricing doesn’t actually reach 0.56cpp until you buy at...
View from the Wing
Dallas Airline Passenger Caught On Video Shoplifting, Tells Police The Store Gave Him The Wallet – Free!
Everything is on camera. The wallet had gone missing. Clerks saw it was taken and called the police. Continue reading Dallas Airline Passenger Caught On Video Shoplifting, Tells Police The Store Gave Him The Wallet – Free!...
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Another Country Mandates Parents & Kids Sit Together on Planes Without Extra Charge
Children not easily sitting next to their parent(s) or guardian(s) has been an issues for several years. Many, if not most airlines charge for passengers to choose their own seat,…
Frequent Miler
More Easy Rewards: Fee-free Visa Gift Cards at Staples
On the heels of this week’s fee-free Mastercard gift cards, Staples will be offering fee-free fixed-value $200 Visa Gift Cards from April 28, 2024 to May 4, 2024. The limit is again eight per customer per day (although some stores may allow more). This offer doesn’t apply to the variable-load...
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American Airlines Flight Attendants “Union Thug” Demands Free Palestine, Overthrow Capitalism
Flight attendants at American Airlines are getting increasingly frustrated. Here's what American's Philadelphia base is promoting, an interesting amalgamation of complaints about society as well as a reflection on their own leadership: Being a "union thug" "overthrow capitalism" "solidarity with Palestine" Continue reading American Airlines Flight Attendants “Union Thug” Demands...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Limited Edition 747 design for the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card returns!
The extremely popular limited edition Boeing 747 design for the card that is made of 25% metal from a retired Delta 747 has returned. The limited edition cards are first come first served so it may be better to get the card sooner than later! Card details: card_name bonus_miles_full Click...
Points With a Crew
Marriott Courtyard Cleveland Airport North Hotel Review
As a Cleveland airport hotel review - here is my Marriott Courtyard Cleveland Airport North hotel review, including info on wifi, breakfast, parking, rooms, amenities, cost and more
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Wyndham Rewards: Our Second Favorite Loyalty Program
When it comes to using points for hotel stays, most people agree that Hyatt points are the most valuable. During our stay at the Grand Hyatt Kauai, we redeemed our…
Wild About Travel
Whimsical Portmeirion, Home of “The Prisoner”
I am a fan of the weird 1960s TV series called “The Prisoner”. This cult classic was written by and starred the actor Patrick McGoohan, who had previously worked on a top-rated British TV series called “Danger Man”. The Prisoner is an enigmatic, brilliant TV series that has left a...
Points Miles and Bling
Aeroplan Elite Status Offer is back – The American Express Aeroplan Reserve Card
Air Canada has announced the return of its Aeroplan Elite Status offer for a second consecutive year. This promotion will… The post Aeroplan Elite Status Offer is back – The American Express Aeroplan Reserve Card appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
Frequent Miler
Incredible 300K Welcome Offer for the Amex Business Platinum
Update 4/26: These insane under-the-radar Business Platinum offers keep getting even crazier. Today, a Travel on Points reader reported seeing an even better 300K offer using the same methods described below. Unfortunately, this one has the increased $20K minimum spend that we reported on the 150K public offer earlier today....
Miles To Memories
Earn Up to 30,000 World of Hyatt Points with Targeted Promotion
These offers vary, but they can earn you bonus points for your stays or double Night Credits. The post Earn Up to 30,000 World of Hyatt Points with Targeted Promotion appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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$1,500 Lesson: The Hidden Cost of Flying with Luxury Bags [Roundup]
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading $1,500 Lesson: The Hidden Cost of Flying with Luxury Bags [Roundup]...
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Amex brings back limited-edition Boeing 747 Delta credit cards
Amex has brought back the opportunity for successful new applicants and current holders of two of its Delta co-branded cards to order a special design of their card that not only boasts a unique Boeing 747 design but that that is also made, in part, from two 747s that once flew...
Miles To Memories
Alaska Airlines Expands Service in Southern California
Alaska Airlines is expanding service at two of its major hubs in Southern California with new routes and more capacity to popular West Coast destinations. The post Alaska Airlines Expands Service in Southern California appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
British Airways Original Sale: Save on flights and holiday packages out of the U.K.
British Airways has launched a sale for travel out of the U.K. to Europe, North America, the Middle East and more. The sale is for all fare classes and covers both BA flights as well as BA Holiday packages. All offers must be booked by May 14 , 2024. There...
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10 Oddly Satisfying Videos From Airports & Airplanes
The concept of “oddly satisfying” video has been around for over decade. These inane videos of slime, food prep and even washing rugs that can have people transfixed for seconds,…
Live and Let’s Fly
Airport Shoplifter Makes Stupid Choice In Dallas Before Turkish Airlines Flight
A shoplifter was arrested while waiting to board his Turkish Airlines flight after stealing a wallet from a Coach store at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). You really do have to wonder what would possess someone to steal something so blatantly and then make up a story so outlandish… Airport...
Monkey Miles
Bilt Rewards Rent Day centers on Home ( Use points on rent get 100% back to use on Home Collection )
Don't forget today is double points day with Bilt Rewards Mastercard The post Bilt Rewards Rent Day centers on Home ( Use points on rent get 100% back to use on Home Collection ) appeared first on Monkey Miles.
The Bulkhead Seat
Southwest Cuts Service to Four Airports; Shrinks at Two Others
Southwest Airlines has updated its schedules and four airports will be losing service completely… The post Southwest Cuts Service to Four Airports; Shrinks at Two Others appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
Marriott Amex Cards: Best Ever 155K and 185K Welcome Offers (last call)
Update 4/25: This is the last week for these best ever Amex Marriott offers, as they’re due to expire on 5/1. If you’ve been on the fence, now’s the time. American Express has just launched massive, limited-time welcome offers for the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant and Bonvoy Bevy cards, each one...
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Et si le fait d’apporter vos propres couverts devenait la nouvelle tendance en classe Affaires ?
Cathay Pacific, la compagnie aérienne basée à Hong Kong, multiplie les efforts pour rendre son activité de transporteur aérien plus durable. En plus de son investissement dans le développement de carburants d’aviation durables afin de réduire les émissions de CO₂, initiative récompensée par l’attribution d’un PATA Awards en 2023, la...
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Hamad International Airport : une référence mondiale confirmée par Skytrax
L’aéroport international Hamad, connu pour être le hub de Qatar Airways, continue de briller sur la scène mondiale en se démarquant une fois de plus lors des Skytrax World Airport Awards 2024. Cette nouvelle reconnaissance souligne l’excellence de l’aéroport de Doha qui ne cesse d’innover pour maximiser l’expérience des voyageurs...
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Aegean Airlines : des A321neo « premium » pour des vols long-courrier ?
Aegean Airlines, déjà connue pour la qualité de son produit en Europe, semble vouloir prendre un nouveau tournant en annonçant l’introduction d’une sous-flotte d’Airbus A321neo exclusivement aménagés pour des vols long-courriers. Cette initiative marque une évolution majeure pour la compagnie aérienne grecque, qui s’apprête à offrir une expérience de vol...
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British Airways modernise (enfin) ses Boeing 787 avec les nouvelles Club Suites
British Airways vient d’entamer la modernisation de ses Boeing 787 avec l’introduction à bord des Club Suites, des sièges offrant un accès direct aux couloirs et des portes privatives. Introduite pour la première fois en 2019 sur les Airbus A350-1000 et les Boeing 787-10 de la flotte, cette configuration de...
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Hawaiian Airlines : une nouvelle classe Affaires aux saveurs d’excellence
Hawaiian Airlines vient de mettre en service son premier Boeing 787-9, équipé de sa nouvelle offre Business surnommée Leihoku, qui signifie « couronne d’étoiles ». Le premier vol qui a relié Honolulu à San Francisco marque donc le début d’une nouvelle ère pour la compagnie aérienne avec l’arrivée de ce nouveau produit qui incarne...
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Scandinavian Airlines : une nouvelle ère chez SkyTeam
Scandinavian Airlines, historiquement en difficulté financière aggravée par la pandémie et une concurrence féroce, s’apprête à entamer un nouveau chapitre de son histoire. En juillet 2022, la compagnie aérienne avait été contrainte de se placer sous la protection du Chapitre 11 de la loi sur les faillites aux États-Unis, envisageant...
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Lufthansa peaufine son service à bord en Business
Lufthansa est sur le point de lancer ses nouveaux sièges Allegris en classe Affaires. En prélude à cette introduction, la compagnie vient d’annoncer une série d’améliorations subtiles de son offre de restauration en Business sur les vols long-courriers. Ces modifications, bien que mineures, marquent une évolution intéressante dans l’expérience à...
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Etihad Airways étoffe sa flotte avec des Airbus A321neo
Etihad Airways, la compagnie basée à Abu Dhabi, va intégrer des Airbus A321neo à sa flotte dès cette année, marquant une étape clef dans son objectif d’expansion de son réseau court-courrier. Initialement, en 2013, Etihad avait commandé 26 A321neo auprès de l’avionneur européen dans le but de renouveler sa flotte....