Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: A Quick Return to Changi Terminal 1 and the Marhaba Lounge – Growing Old in Style
A Quick Return to Singapore Changi Terminal 1 and the Marhaba Lounge Growing Old In Style It’s time to head towards home in some kind of eastward direction. First stop, Changi and the Marhaba Lounge.  In this mammoth trip report (note, headings subject to change) Yes. I’m that old. Next....
Economy Class & Beyond
EgyptAir takes delivery of its first Airbus A350-900
It’s time for another Airbus A350-900 customer to take their first delivery of a new aircraft – step forward, EgyptAir.  EgyptAir has taken delivery of its first of 16 Airbus A350‑900 on order, becoming the launch operator for the type in North Africa. The A350 will support the airline’s long‑haul...
Economy Class & Beyond
Birmingham Airport dangles route aid to re-launch services to New York
Whilst Birmingham is the UK’s second city (depending on the metric you’re using), it lacks a direct service to New York. Well, the airport has announced a targeted financial support package on offer to airlines that looks to attract direct connectivity between Birmingham and New York. Or as the rest...
Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – United Airlines Boeing 777-200ER unloading at London Heathrow Terminal 2
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a United Airlines Boeing 777-200ER, which is unloading at London Heathrow Terminal 2, accompanied by a sister 777 and tails by Thai Airways and Singapore Airlines.  United Airlines operates a fleet of 53 Boeing...
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The Bulkhead Seat
Marriott Unveils First Global Promotion of 2026 With Bonus Points and Elite Night Credits
Marriott Bonvoy® has officially announced its first global systemwide promotion for 2026. It gives… The post Marriott Unveils First Global Promotion of 2026 With Bonus Points and Elite Night Credits appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: A Quick Return to Changi Terminal 1 and the Marhaba Lounge – Growing Old in Style
A Quick Return to Singapore Changi Terminal 1 and the Marhaba Lounge Growing Old In Style It’s time to head towards home in some kind of eastward direction. First stop, Changi and the Marhaba Lounge.  In this mammoth trip report (note, headings subject to change) Yes. I’m that old. Next....
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Marriott Bonvoy Global Promotion: 2,500 bonus points per stay + 1 elite night credit for stays at each different brand
Marriott has finally revealed their first global systemwide promotion for 2026 and it offers 2,500 bonus points per stay plus 1 elite night credit for stays at each different brand. This promotion is perfect for all those single night travelers or for any one who is willing to break up...
Frequent Miler
Marriott Bonvoy Complete Guide (2026)
Marriott’s rewards program, named “Marriott Bonvoy,” offers better-than-average rewards for paid stays, a mediocre elite program, a huge selection of hotels that run from very low-end to ultra-luxury, and credit cards that offer good value for their annual free nights but relatively poor value for credit card spend. This post...
One Mile at a Time
SFO ATC Clears Two United Planes To Take Off At Same Time, Then Denies It
An air traffic controller accidentally cleared two planes to take off on parallel runways around the same time, putting them on a course dangerously close to one another. Perhaps what’s most noteworthy here is how the air traffic controller then acted confused about how this happened…
Points With a Crew
Get An Easy $50 From Rakuten
If you don't have a Rakuten account, sign up and get an easy $50 by signing up and spending at least $50 (including on gift cards to many retailers!) in the first 90 days.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
The Great Continental Divide at Wolf Creek Pass in Colorado
At an elevation of 10,857 feet, the great Continental Divide at Wolf Creek Pass in Colorado is located in the Rio Grande National Forest and the San Juan National Forest — and it is only one of many locations at which one can stand on the ridge which divides the...
One Mile at a Time
American Flight Attendant Union Issues Historic Vote Of No Confidence In CEO
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom is facing a lot of backlash from employees, over the company’s poor performance. A couple of weeks ago, American’s flight attendant union demanded management change, following the company reporting its lackluster 2025 earnings. The union is now stepping up its rhetoric a bit, and isn’t...
One Mile at a Time
United Boeing 787s With New Polaris Seats, Ultra-Premium Configuration
In May 2025, United Airlines unveiled all-new cabins for long haul aircraft, a project that the airline is branding as United Elevate. While I’ve covered the details of the new cabins, there’s an exciting update — the first of these planes is being delivered today, and an impressive number of...
Your Mileage May Vary
After Assigned Seating Went Live, Southwest’s Activist Investor Quietly Trimmed Its Stake
Southwest finally flipped the switch on the last of its “this is how we’ve always done it” policies. Assigned seating went live in late January, which means Southwest’s transformation is…
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Top 5 Car Rental Bonus Mile and Point offers for February 2026
Here are our Top Car Rental Bonuses for this month. Many of these offers go beyond this month so don’t count them out for rentals you need to book further down the road! Keep in mind sometimes the rates paid for some of these offers may cost more than other...
Frequent Miler
3x Hyatt points on DoorDash restaurant orders through 4/22/26, 50% off one order (max $10)
World of Hyatt and DoorDash are out with a promotion with two overlapping promotions for World of Hyatt cardholders to get bonus points on orders as well as a discount for one eligible order through April 22,2026.   The Deal World of Hyatt and DoorDash are offering a promotion whereby...
One Mile at a Time
EgyptAir Adds Airbus A350-900 To Fleet, 16 To Be Delivered By 2033
At the Dubai Airshow in November 2023, EgyptAir placed a firm order for 10 Airbus A350-900s. Then in June 2025, EgyptAir increased that order to 16 jets. There’s now an exciting update (well, if you’re interested in EgyptAir), as the airline has taken delivery of its first of these modern...
Miles To Memories
I Bought Discounted Gift Cards & Got a Free Year of Target Circle 360
A free Target Circle 360 subscription wasn't exactly a high priority for me. But I couldn't turn down this easy opportunity. Who's with me? The post I Bought Discounted Gift Cards & Got a Free Year of Target Circle 360 appeared first on Miles to Memories.
View from the Wing
Chase Is Charging Resort Fees That Hyatt’s Most Loyal Guests Don’t Owe—Here’s How to Get Your Money Back
Chase's travel portal is charging Hyatt’s most loyal guests resort fees they aren't supposed to pay—but there's an easy way to get your money back. Here's exactly what you need to do.
The Alviator
The Two Common Aircraft I’ve Never Flown Before: Time To Change This
There are two plane types that I've never flown before, and I'm keen to change this. File this in "aviation nerd" category. The post The Two Common Aircraft I’ve Never Flown Before: Time To Change This appeared first on The Alviator.
The Bulkhead Seat
Spirit Airlines Reveals Top Searched Spring Break 2026 Beach Destinations
This winter has been awful. It’s even freezing in Florida. Spirit Airlines travelers are… The post Spirit Airlines Reveals Top Searched Spring Break 2026 Beach Destinations appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
(Last chance) Get 5,000 Frontier Miles for free
Update 2/9/26: There are now only ~2.5 million miles remaining (of 70 million), so you’ll want to get your claims in ASAP if you’re interested in this promotion and haven’t done that yet. ~ Frontier has a new promotion called “The Big Redemption,” which gives members up to 5,000 miles...
Live and Let’s Fly
United Starlink Wi-Fi Super Bowl Ad Highlights Rapid Inflight Connectivity Rollout
United Airlines took to one of the biggest advertising stages in the world this weekend to highlight something far more practical than celebrity cameos or slapstick humor. United Flexes Starlink Wi-Fi Advantage In Super Bowl Spotlight During the Super Bowl, United aired a 30-second commercial focused squarely on its rollout...
Points With a Crew
The best and cheapest way to get from Manhattan to JFK International Airport
You can go from New York City to JFK by train, taxi, Uber or bus, but the cheapest and best way from NYC / Manhattan to JFK airport is ...
Your Mileage May Vary
Why It’s Still Worth Calling Your Hotel After You Book Online
Most hotel reservations never require a phone call—but a few specific requests are still best handled by speaking to someone directly. While most hotel reservations can be handled entirely online,…
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Top 5 Hotel Bonus Points offers for February 2026
Here are our Top Hotel Stay Bonuses for this month! These are for stays that you credit to a hotel frequent guest program. Many of these offers go beyond this month so don’t count them out for stays you’re booking past this month. If none of the offers listed below...
One Mile at a Time
American Teases 10 New International Routes, Including Cape Town: Realistic?
While we’ll see if anything comes of this, American Airlines has hinted at some possible new international routes it could add, and some are certainly quite ”out there.”
Frequent Miler
$100 InKind gift card for $69.99 at BJ’s Wholesale
BJ’s Wholesale is offering a $100 InKind GIft Card for $69.99. While Costco members can buy an InKind card for $64.99, this can nonetheless be a good deal if you have a BJ’s Wholesale Membership (and not a Costco membership), and you have upcoming plans to dine at an inKind...
Economondo
Remembering British Airways Boeing 747: Heathrow to Dubai on the Queen of the Skies
A throwback review detailing my flight onboard a British Airways Boeing 747-400 from London Heathrow to Dubai
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (7th February)
Its that time of the week again, where it’s more than a little wet, and I’m trying to be organised. And failing. But it’s Saturday, so it’s time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. TRIP REPORT: Growing Old in Style In the end, two segments made it out...
Economondo
Sampling Virgin Atlantic: Delhi to Heathrow on the Mega A350-1000
Flying my first flight with Virgin Atlantic since 2003 on a long slog between Delhi and London Heathrow
Economy Class & Beyond
Singapore Air Show – Airshow Digest
The Singapore Air Show has been in full swing, and there have been signs of life at the show. Let’s see what the order books are cooking in the equator heat. As usual, we’ll go by airframers, then anyone else, in alphabetical order. Airbus TigerAir Taiwan goes for the Airbus...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: The Singapore Pokémon Centre and Travelling Late through The Jewel and Changi – Grown Old in Style
The Singapore Pokémon Centre and Travelling Late Night through The Jewel and Changi Growing Old in Style I want to be the very best, like no one ever was. To catch them is my real quest, to train them is my cause. I will travel to Singapore, searching far and...
Economy Class & Beyond
Virgin Atlantic pounces on Aer Lingus UK’s depature, scaling up capacity
With Aer Lingus choosing to wind down its Manchester base, Virgin Atlantic is shuffling around its plans to take advantage of the situation. The airline is boosting its long-haul operations from Manchester this summer with additional services to Orlando, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the airline’s home in the North. Following Aer Lingus’ decision to withdraw...
Economy Class & Beyond
Emirates to launch a second daily Tokyo-Narita service
Emirates is increasing its footprint in Japan, with plans to launch a second daily service to Tokyo-Narita Airport in Chiba Prefecture. The additional service will commence on the 1st May, operating daily. Planned operations are: EK320 DEPART DXB 22:30 ARRIVE NRT 13:30+1 EK321 DEPART NRT 21:30 ARRIVE DXB 03:50+1 Commences...
Economy Class & Beyond
STARLUX Airlines plots its first European Route – and its Prague
Twain-based STARLUX Airlines is preparing to strike out to Europe, with its first destination being Prague. STARLUX will initially operate the route from 1st August, operating three times a week between Taipei and Prague, with it scaling to four times a week in Ocotober Planned operations are as follows: JX101 DEPART TPE 00:10...