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Dubai Airshow 2025: Etihad orders A330neos, adds to the A350-1000 order as well
Airbus and Etihad have signed an agreement for Airbus to supply more wide-body aircraft to Etihad. Here are the details. The post Dubai Airshow 2025: Etihad orders A330neos, adds to the A350-1000 order as well appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
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Dubai Airshow 2025: flydubai Orders up to 150 A321neos
At the Dubai Airshow, 2025, flydubai has signed its first order with Airbus, becoming a customer of the A321neo. The post Dubai Airshow 2025: flydubai Orders up to 150 A321neos appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
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Earn 2x to 3x Accor Points at Sofitel and MGallery
Accor is offering an opportunity to earn 2x to 3x Accor points for stays at Sofitel and MGallery hotels & Resorts. Earn 2x to 3x Accor Points at Sofitel and MGallery Basics Here is what you need to know about the Earn 2x to 3x Accor Points at Sofitel and...
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KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes November 2025 Promo Rewards
The latest KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes reward is here. As always, there are great opportunities to use Krisflyer miles for several amazing destinations. The discount on eligible KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes award flights is 30%. Use the filter in this blog to explore round-trip flights, business class and premium economy flights available...
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Points With a Crew
Another 6 cents per mile redemption with American Airlines
This is how American Airlines AAdvantage miles are saving the day for a last-minute Christmas flight
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Delta Air Settles Lawsuit By Flight Attendant Who Was Terminated After Reporting a Sexual Assault By a Coworker
Delta Air Lines has settled a lawsuit brought by a flight attendant it dismissed after he spoke out about being sexually assaulted by a senior coworker at his graduation ceremony. The settlement, which was reached for an undisclosed amount of money, brings to an end the lawsuit brought by Aryasp...
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United Airlines Trims Some Europe Flights While Adding Others In 2026 Shuffle
The globe-spanning longhaul strategy at United Airlines is reflecting evolving travel trends for summer 2026: frequency cuts on some traditional European routes from Newark paired with a flurry of new destination launches into secondary markets. United Scales Back Some European Routes For Summer 2026 According to schedule filings flagged by...
Your Mileage May Vary
I Earned 3x Bilt Points in the Last Place I Expected — Here’s How
I’ve said for years that you should always register at least one credit card with a dining rewards program. You never know when it might pay off. And recently, that…
Miles To Memories
Pay $0.99/Mo for 3 Months of Audible, Plus Get $20 Credit
Audible has a promotion for the next two weeks that can get you a very cheap subscription and a $20 credit. The post Pay $0.99/Mo for 3 Months of Audible, Plus Get $20 Credit appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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TSA Lets Delta Passenger Board With Meat Cleaver — Says Screeners ‘Were Never Trained’ To Catch It
A Delta passenger boarded a flight carrying a meat cleaver at Portland Airport, undetected by TSA screeners—who now blame inadequate training as staff still await paycheck backlogs from the recent government shutdown. Here’s exactly how the security lapse happened and what TSA says it plans to do next. Continue reading TSA...
Points Miles and Bling
Major Changes to Hilton Honors in 2026 – Faster Elite Status and a New Top Tier
Hilton Honors has announced major changes to its loyalty program in 2026. Beginning January 1, 2026, members will see changes… The post Major Changes to Hilton Honors in 2026 – Faster Elite Status and a New Top Tier appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
Frequent Miler
(Increased 50% discount) CardPointers: Automatically enroll offers to all of your cards
Update 11/18/25: CardPointers is offering an increased discount of 50% through December 1 on both annual and lifetime subscriptions. ~ CardPointers is an app/website/browser extension that helps you track all your credit cards, their various benefits, etc. Its most popular feature is the ability to auto-enroll card-linked spending offers like...
Miles To Memories
Hilton Unveils New Top Tier and Hilton Honors Changes
In January, Hilton will introduce a brand new top elite tier Diamond Reserve, lowering requirements for other tiers and also ending some perks. The post Hilton Unveils New Top Tier and Hilton Honors Changes appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Traveling For Miles
Qatar Airways [USA] Black Friday sale 2025 – Save up to 30%
Qatar Airways has launched an "early access" offer to its 2025 Black Friday sale for departures from the United States in which its offering savings of up to 30% on select routes. The post Qatar Airways [USA] Black Friday sale 2025 – Save up to 30% appeared first on Traveling For...
The Bulkhead Seat
Spirit Expands Latin America and Caribbean Offerings With New and Returning Routes
Spirit Airlines is preparing for a major surge in holiday travel with a pretty… The post Spirit Expands Latin America and Caribbean Offerings With New and Returning Routes appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Economy Class & Beyond
Emirates and Safranto bring seat manufacturing to Dubai
With supply chains and delivery times having been less than optimal recently, Emirates and Safran have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to bring a manufacturing and seat assembly unit to Dubai. The joint industrial cooperation will initially concentrate on Business and Economy Class seats for cabin retrofit projects, with plans...
Frequent Miler
Targeted Marriott promos: Earn up to 4,500 bonus points across 2 stays & more
Marriott is once again targeting select Bonvoy members with promotions awarding bonus points on stays. These promos will stack with Marriott’s separate global promotion offering 2,025 bonus points – or more – per stay. The Deal Marriott Bonvoy is targeting some members with promotions including: Stay once & earn 1,500...
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Real Housewife Porsha Williams Removed From Delta Flight — FBI Reviewing Federal Charges
Porsha Williams was removed from a Delta Air Lines flight from Las Vegas to Atlanta after an onboard dispute that led crew to request law-enforcement assistance. The flight continued normally, but police met the aircraft on arrival and escorted the Real Housewives star off the plane. Continue reading Real Housewife Porsha...
The Alviator
My Experience Using The New EU Entry/Exit System (EES)
The EU entry-exit system (EES) has been known to have caused havoc at airports in the past month – here's how it worked (or not) for me. The post My Experience Using The New EU Entry/Exit System (EES) appeared first on The Alviator.
Live and Let’s Fly
Mild Debacle: Customs And Immigration In Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste offers a visa on arrival for citizens of most nations, including US citizens, and I was immediately introduced to warm Timorese hospitality… and to the island’s poor technological infrastructure. Customs And Immigration In Timor-Leste: Visa On Arrival And A Pesky Customs Form Recall, I was last off the plane....
The Bulkhead Seat
WestJet Adds First-Ever Nonstop Edmonton to Iceland Route for Summer 2026
WestJet is expanding its international route map once again with the announcement of new… The post WestJet Adds First-Ever Nonstop Edmonton to Iceland Route for Summer 2026 appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
One Mile at a Time
Flight Demand From China To Japan Plummets, 500K Tickets Canceled
A couple of days ago, I wrote about how China issued a travel warning for Japan, advising citizens against traveling to the country. The government of China argued that Japan wasunstable, with a high number of criminal incidents targeting Chinese citizens, and the security environment has continued to deteriorate.
The Travel Sisters
Best Travel Gifts for Kids
I love buying my kids gifts that they will love but that they can also use when they travel. These are some of my favorite travel gifts for toddlers and kids. The post Best Travel Gifts for Kids appeared first on The Travel Sisters.
The Bulkhead Seat
Delta Offers Free Premium Snacks in Flight to Some Cardholders
While flying between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)… The post Delta Offers Free Premium Snacks in Flight to Some Cardholders appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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Guest Reports Mouse Droppings At Holiday Inn — The Hotel Refused To Cancel His Prepaid Stay And IHG Backed Them
A reader staying at the Holiday Inn Oklahoma City Airport says he found what appeared to be mouse droppings near the vending machines and asked the hotel to cancel an upcoming prepaid reservation. The property refused, and IHG backed the decision, telling him that prepaid terms still apply. That leaves...
One Mile at a Time
Iberia Launching Madrid To Toronto A321XLR Flights As Of June 2026
Iberia has just announced its newest transatlantic route, and it shouldn’t come as a surprise, as the airline revealed this was in the works as part of its ”2030 Flight Plan.”
Frequent Miler
(Extended) American Airlines award sale: Domestic from 6K, Mexico from 7.5K, Europe from 17.5K & more
Update 11/18/25: American Airlines has extended this award sale, so you now have until tonight (Thursday November 18) to book your tickets. ~ American Airlines launched a new award sale yesterday with some potentially very attractive pricing. There are domestic flights available from 6K AAdvantage miles one way, Mexico and...
Traveling For Miles
Big changes coming to Hilton Honors in 2026
The rumors have been doing the rounds for weeks, but now it's official - big changes are coming to the Hilton Honors rewards program next year and it's safe to say that there are going to be winners and losers here. The post Big changes coming to Hilton Honors in 2026...
Live from a Lounge
Air India announces return to Shanghai on February 1, 2026
Air India is set to resume flights to China, with services commencing in February 2025. Here is the update. The post Air India announces return to Shanghai on February 1, 2026 appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
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Dubai Airshow 2025 : Emirates orders 65 more Boeing 777X Aircraft
At the 2025 edition of the Dubai Airshow, Emirates orders a slate of widebody aircraft from Boeing. Here are the details of the orders. The post Dubai Airshow 2025 : Emirates orders 65 more Boeing 777X Aircraft appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
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DAS 2025: Emirates Signs Up for Starlink Inflight Wi-Fi across 232 A380 and 777 aircraft.
Dubai Airshow started with the announcement of Emirates signing up for Starlink connectivity across their fleet. The first plane is already good to fly and the fleet will complete rollout by November 2027. The post DAS 2025: Emirates Signs Up for Starlink Inflight Wi-Fi across 232 A380 and 777 aircraft....
PointsMath
10 Current Promotions on Buying Points & Miles [Nov’25]
Buying Hotel Points or Airline points can be an excellent way to top up miles or extend their validity. There are ten offers to buy miles and points: 5 from airlines and five from hotel programs. All these points or miles purchases will be in foreign currency (USD/CAD/EUR), so using...
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Virgin Atlantic High Five: A Milestone Benefit After Five Years of Flying
I have always been amused by Virgin Atlantic, specifically its frequent flyer program. Sometimes they give us bad news & sometimes good news. And, there is actually some good news for everyone, not just frequent travellers. Virgin Atlantic High Five is an added benefit for members of Virgin Atlantic Flying...
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IHG New Hotels Award Discount Stays – Pay 15% Fewer Points
IHG has been opening new hotels worldwide, with more hotels in the pipeline. They have been staying at these new IHG properties with discounted stays. At these IHG New hotels, you can also book a discounted stay with 15% fewer points. 15% Discount on IHG New Hotels Award For award stays...
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TAP Air Portugal TAP Miles&GO Status Match Offer
TAP Air Portugal, the flag carrier of Portugal & part of Star Alliance, is offering a status match opportunity for members in Europe. This is a great way to achieve Star Alliance Gold status in Europe. TAP Air Portugal TAP Miles&GO Status Match Basics TAP Air Portugal offers a status...
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Navi Mumbai Airport to be Operational effective December 25; Akasa Air and IndiGo open ticket sales
Navi Mumbai Airport is set to launch its operations on December 25, 2025. Here are the details of the first flight operations. The post Navi Mumbai Airport to be Operational effective December 25; Akasa Air and IndiGo open ticket sales appeared first on Live From A Lounge.