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Flexjet passe une commande historique de 7 milliards de dollars avec Embraer
Embraer Executive Jets vient d’annoncer la signature d’un accord record de 7 milliards de dollars avec Flexjet, l’un des leaders mondiaux de l’aviation privée. Ce contrat porte sur 182 appareils fermes et 30 options supplémentaires, comprenant les modèles Praetor 600, Praetor 500 et Phenom 300E. Une commande qui marque, avec...
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Cathay Pacific (re)dévoile l’Aria Suite à Londres !
Le 8 janvier 2025, Cathay Pacific a officiellement lancé sa nouvelle classe Affaires, Aria Suite, désormais déployée sur les vols quotidiens entre Hong Kong et Londres. Cette nouvelle génération de sièges marque une étape majeure dans l’évolution de l’expérience premium à bord de la compagnie hongkongaise, qui investit massivement pour moderniser...
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ITA Airways quitte officiellement SkyTeam !
Le paysage aérien européen s’apprête à connaître un bouleversement majeur avec le retrait officiel d’ITA Airways de l’alliance SkyTeam à compter d’aujourd’hui, le 3 février 2025. Ce départ précède son intégration prévue à Star Alliance, une transition logique dans le cadre du rachat de 41% de son capital par le...
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SAS introduit le Wi-Fi gratuit Starlink
Scandinavian Airlines vient d’annoncer l’introduction du Wi-Fi gratuit à bord de ses avions, grâce à la technologie Starlink de SpaceX. Prévue à partir de fin 2025, cette initiative vise à transformer la connectivité en vol, un élément devenu incontournable pour les voyageurs d’aujourd’hui. Starlink : une révolution dans les airs....
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Inside The American Airlines Premium Pivot: Deep Dive Into The Challenges Ahead And Blueprint For Success
For years I've written that American Airlines has high costs, and can't win with a strategy of aping Spirit and Frontier (despite that having been Isom's focus while President of the airline). Over the past three years they've been focused primarily on costs when they largely have a revenue...
One Mile at a Time
How To Access Delta Sky Clubs: Complete Guide
Every airline has a different approach when it comes to offering lounge access, though Delta is in a whole different league when it comes to discouraging memberships and day passes, and rather focusing on offering lounge access through credit cards. The Atlanta-based airline also has the most restrictive policies in...
One Mile at a Time
How To Access Delta Sky Clubs: Complete Guide
Every airline has a different approach when it comes to offering lounge access, though Delta is in a whole different league when it comes to discouraging memberships and day passes, and rather focusing on offering lounge access through credit cards. The Atlanta-based airline also has the most restrictive policies in...
View from the Wing
JetBlue Or Breeze: Southwest Airlines Acquisition Speculation Fueled By Flight Attendant Union Leader After Executive Board Meeting
Southwest Airlines flight attendants union board member Chris Click just came out of an executive board meeting and took to social media, fueling speculation that the carrier could be close to announcing a deal to acquire another airline. Continue reading JetBlue Or Breeze: Southwest Airlines Acquisition Speculation Fueled By Flight Attendant...
Travel Points Playbook
One Card, One Trip: New Orleans
In this edition I am looking at a destination that is one of our personal favorites for a long weekend getaway; New Orleans, Louisiana.  Laissez le bon temps rouler (let the good times roll)!
Eye of the Flyer
Order Delta Metal Bag Tags, a Southwest Companion Promotion, First Class Fast Food, and Cruise Questions
If you haven’t been on vacation in a while, perhaps now is a good time to at least read up on some travel-related topics. And maybe look into a certain Southwest Airlines promotion that could save you and a companion a lot of money during the next year. Here’s what we...
Frequent Miler
Finding hidden wins, a great hotel award search tool, and more [Week in Review]
Almost 30 years ago, the Sunscreen Song (or really Chicago Tribune columnist Mary Schmich) taught to “accept certain inalienable truths”, among them the fact that “prices will rise”. That is unfortunately just what happened this week for some awards booked through Avianca Lifemiles. Thankfully, the Broadway musical Spamalot subsequently taught me...
Live and Let’s Fly
Southwest Airlines Launches Redeye Flights
As of Thursday, February 13, 2025, Southwest Airlines has launched redeye lights. Through 2017, Southwest used a system that had to be reset each night, forcing all flights to land by 11:00 PM PT. Southwest now uses Amadeus and its recently-signed contracts with both pilots and flight attendants now allow...
One Mile at a Time
Review: American Airlines First Class Boeing 777 (LHR-MIA)
For the last segment of my quick trip to Paris and Cairo, I flew American Airlines’ Boeing 777-300ER first class on the nine hour flight from London (LHR) to Miami (MIA). We know that American’s international first class is on the way out, as the airline will soon reconfigure its 777-300ERs,...
View from the Wing
Alaska Airlines Begins Rolling Out Multi-Partner Award Tickets
When Alaska rolled out a new distance-based award chart that covered all of their partners and all regions of the world, they said they would introduce the ability to combine different partner airlines on a single award ticket redemption. That's something they had teased since joining oneworld and again...
Economondo
Remembering Korea’s Short-Lived Boutique LCC: Seoul to Gwangju on an Air Philip Embraer 145
Join me as I fly onboard Air Philip, a little known Korean carrier that lasted no more than a few months.
One Mile at a Time
Transfer Chase Points To Marriott Bonvoy With 50% Bonus
Chase Ultimate Rewards has just launched its latest transfer bonus. It’s not the most exciting offer on earth, though perhaps for some there might be value with it?
Live from a Lounge
ICICI Bank launches iShop (offering accelerated rewards on Travel and Shopping Vouchers)
ICICI Bank has launched a new engagement portal which provides accelerated rewards for the customers of the bank, when they go through the Bank's new engagement portal. The post ICICI Bank launches iShop (offering accelerated rewards on Travel and Shopping Vouchers) appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
PointsMath
Flying Blue Increased Award Availability
Last month, Flying Blue was devalued. The mileage increase was moderate. At the same time, it was confirmed that there would be increased award availability at the Saver Level. It appears the same is happening. I checked the India-Amsterdam/Paris mileage requirement using Seats Aero and saw multiple days on which...
Points With a Crew
Delta SkyMiles® Gold Business American Express Review – Rack Up SkyMiles With New Higher Offer
KEY LINK: Delta SkyMiles® Gold Business American Express Card – Earn 90,000 bonus miles after you spend $6,000 in purchases on your new card in your first 6 months of card membership. $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150 (see rates and fees ) I’ve often said that...
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: The Adolphus, Autograph Collection
I had to be in Dallas for a business dinner and needed a hotel… The post Hotel Review: The Adolphus, Autograph Collection appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
$25 For a Bottle of Water. Or $90. Or Perhaps Even More in Las Vegas.
You do not need to gamble your money to be a high roller in Las Vegas. All you need to do is pay $25 for a bottle of water. Or $90. Or perhaps even more money in Las Vegas when all taxes and fees are included in the total cost...
Frequent Miler
Uber adding 1.5% charge to rides abroad – here’s how to avoid overpaying
Uber recently sent out a notice to its customers saying that it’s default settings had changed. Now, it would begin automatically opting people into the service’s “Preferred Currency Pricing:” Starting February 27, 2025, Preferred Currency Pricing (formerly Home Currency Pricing) will automatically show prices in your home currency when you...
Frequent Miler
How we use our Amex Gold Card coupon credits | Coffee Break Ep45 | 2-14-25 | Podcast
The American Express Gold Card has a $325 annual fee, but it offers up to $424 of value in credits. Here we’ll talk about how we make sure to put those credits to use. Read more about maximizing American Express credit card rebates and credits here. Coffee Break: How we...
Your Mileage May Vary
The Different Styles of Those Who Recline & Those Who Get Reclined On
Sitting in a tin can with less and less room with each new configuration of plane means that personal space is a precious commodity. Reclining seats “behind the curtain” of…
Frequent Miler
Hilton Honors: Double Elite Nights for Four Months (targeted)
Hilton has launched a new, targeted promotion that gives double elite night credits on all stays for four months. Although you only get the bonus nights for a four-month period, you can register for the promo any time between now and 12/31/25, so you can optimize when you register. You...
View from the Wing
American Airlines Philadelphia Admirals Club: Following Failed Health Inspection, Wildlife Sightings Fuel ‘Filthadelphia’ Concerns [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 American Airlines Philadelphia Admirals Club: Following Failed Health Inspection, Wildlife Sightings Fuel ‘Filthadelphia’ Concerns [Roundup]...
The Bulkhead Seat
Targeted Promo: Double Elite Nights With Hilton Honors
Hilton Honors launched its global promo called “Double Your Stay” on January 1st. That… The post Targeted Promo: Double Elite Nights With Hilton Honors appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: Apexel 20-60X Phone Camera Lens (Back By Saturday)
Discover the Apexel 20-60X Phone Camera Lens on Kickstarter! Enhance your smartphone photography with this powerful lens, offering features perfect for capturing stunning travel shots. Back this project by Saturday and join over $46,000 worth of supporters. Secure your lens starting at $169 and enjoy discounts on multiples. Don't miss...
The Travelers Club
Emirates : des suites en classe Affaires sur les Boeing 777X ?
Emirates s’apprête à transformer son expérience en classe Affaires avec l’arrivée des futurs Boeing 777X. La compagnie prévoit d’introduire des suites privées dotées de portes coulissantes, une innovation qui, bien que tardive, pourrait marquer un tournant dans la stratégie de l’opérateur. En effet, Emirates accuse un retard sur ses concurrents,...
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La renaissance de Starwood Hotels : un pari ambitieux ?
Près d’une décennie après l’acquisition de Starwood Hotels par Marriott International, Barry Sternlicht, l’homme derrière la création de la marque emblématique, s’apprête à en relancer le nom. Ce retour attendu par de nombreux amateurs d’hôtellerie de luxe vise à réintroduire l’esprit pionnier et l’innovation qui ont défini Starwood, tout en...
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Messagerie gratuite à bord de Lufthansa sur le long-courrier
Lufthansa franchira une nouvelle étape sur le chemin de l’expérience client à partir de l’été 2025 en proposant un service de messagerie gratuit sur tous ses vols long-courriers. Cette nouveauté, attendue depuis longtemps, a pour ambition de repositionner la compagnie allemande face à des concurrents déjà bien avancés sur le...
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Lufthansa : une refonte ambitieuse sur le long-courrier avec le « Projet Fox »
Révélée par nos confrères d’aeroTELEGRAPH, Lufthansa s’engagerait dans une transformation de son service long-courrier. Baptisé « Projet Fox » (pour Future Onboard Experience), ce plan vise à redéfinir l’expérience client et à restaurer l’image premium de la compagnie d’ici 2026, année de son centenaire. Face à une satisfaction client en berne et...
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Air Algérie : une stratégie désormais centrée exclusivement sur l’A330neo pour moderniser sa flotte long-courrier
Air Algérie opère un recentrage stratégique majeur en adaptant sa commande initiale d’appareils long-courriers chez Airbus. En effet, la compagnie aérienne a annoncé l’ajout de trois A330-900 à sa commande existante, portant le total à huit appareils de ce type. Ce choix marque également l’abandon de l’A350-1000, initialement prévu, et...
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SkyTeam durcit les règles d’accès à ses salons
SkyTeam vient d’annoncer une refonte majeure de sa politique d’accès aux salons d’aéroport. Objectif officiel : clarifier et harmoniser les pratiques à travers son réseau. En réalité, ces changements traduisent une volonté de rationalisation face à une demande en forte croissance. Vols domestiques : une ouverture mais progressive. Jusqu’à présent,...
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Etihad augmente ses fréquences et sa capacité entre Paris et Abu Dhabi
Depuis le 15 janvier 2025, Etihad Airways consolide sa présence sur le marché français en introduisant une deuxième rotation quotidienne au départ de Paris – Charles de Gaulle. Ce renforcement s’accompagne du retour spectaculaire de l’Airbus A380, depuis le 1er novembre 2024, un appareil emblématique qui a déjà su prouver,...
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Boeing 777X : les vols d’essai reprennent après des mois de retard
Le Boeing 777X est assurément une vitrine technologique et commerciale pour l’avionneur américain. Pourtant, ce programme, qui promet des performances opérationnelles bien supérieure à ce que propose actuellement l’industrie, est aujourd’hui au centre de nombreux défis. Alors que les vols d’essai ont récemment repris, après plusieurs mois de suspension, le...