Economy Class & Beyond
Etihad to send AirbusA380 to Bangkok
For those of us who love the double-decker whalejet, Etihad Airways is planning to operate an Airbus A380 on its Abu Dhabi – Bangkok route from late October. The aircraft will operate on Etihad’s evening daily service between Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport and Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, further strengthening connectivity between Southeast...
{Tech} for Travel
Twelve South PowerCapsule supports Qi2 and USB C charging
Available in 5000mAh and 10000mAh options, the Twelve South PowerCapsule combines Qi2 magnetic charging with USB-C and pass-through support.
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Economy Class & Beyond
Lufthansa pulls forward increased 787-9 Business Class Avaliblity – Bookable from 29th March
For those who have been waiting for miracles to happen, there’s good news, as the certification of Lufthansa Allegris Business Class seats seems to have taken major steps forward. It is to the point that the partial certification of the new Allegris Business Class in the Dreamliner has made further...
PointsMath
Buy IHG Points with up to 100% Bonus [0.50¢/Point]
There are tons of ways to earn IHG Points. One way is to buy these Points. It could be a good deal to buy points when a bonus offer is available. Now, you can buy IHG Points with up to 100% bonus points. Here is everything you need to know...
Miles To Memories
Devastating! Hyatt Makes Their Award Chart 25%+ More Expensive (& Confusing)
There are some new Hyatt award chart changes coming that will change everything about World of Hyatt, and not in a good way.
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Save Up to 20% With Marriott Bonvoy
You can save up to 20% with Marriott Bonvoy off of the guest room standard rate when you stay at your choice of participating hotel and resort properties worldwide with its Escapes promotion, which offers exclusive savings every other Thursday through Sunday across select destinations...
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View from the Wing
Hyatt Revamping Award Charts—With 78 Price Levels, Free Nights At Top Hotels Get Up To 67% More Expensive
The World of Hyatt program will expand its award charts from three to five price levels per category, creating 78 possible redemption prices across their standard and all-inclusive charts. The most expensive points redemptions can cost up to 67% more points than before. While the lowest tier prices actually...
One Mile at a Time
Ouch: World Of Hyatt Updates Award Chart, Costs Increase By Up To 67%
World of Hyatt has just announced some major changes to award pricing. While the program is maintaining published award charts, these changes have the potential to be pretty brutal, especially as time goes on. Separately, I’ve covered a couple of minor positive program updates, related to points sharing and early...
One Mile at a Time
World Of Hyatt Adding Free Points Sharing, Early Award Night Access
World of Hyatt has just announced some major changes. In a separate post, I covered the huge award pricing updates that we’re seeing, which is the biggest change. However, there are two other developments that are positive, which I’d like to cover in this post.
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Blue Sky Premier Lounge Bali (DPS) – A Surprisingly Excellent Priority Pass Lounge
The Blue Sky Premier Lounge in the domestic terminal of Bali Denpasar International Airport was a very pleasant surprise: a nice space with great food and excellent coffee which struck me as a cut above a “normal” Priority Pass lounge. Blue Sky Premier Lounge Bali Review (DPS) Perhaps what should...
View from the Wing
Bilt Launches Stunning 125% Japan Airlines Transfer Bonus, Michelin-Star Chef Thomas Keller Collab, and Double Points Promo
Bilt’s March Rent Day promotion includes an unprecedented 125% points transfer bonus to Japan Airlines Mileage Bank, exclusive culinary experiences and giveaways with legendary Michelin-starred chef Thomas Keller, and double points earnings.
One Mile at a Time
Bilt Rent Day Promotion March 2026: Up To 125% Japan Airlines Transfer Bonus
Bilt is the platform known for providing rewards for housing payments. We’ve recently seen massive changes at Bilt, including an overhaul of the credit card portfolio, plus new ways that housing rewards are offered.
Miles For Family
Rant: Global Entry is Still Shut Down!
Earlier this week, the Department of Homeland Security announced that TSA PreCheck and Global Entry would be suspended during this current government shutdown. Almost immediately, the government reversed its decision on TSA PreCheck, and those lanes are now open at most airports. However, Global Entry is still closed. This is...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Regional Airline Sues Two of its Own Pilots Over Allegations They Hacked Computer Systems To Steal Personal Details of Coworkers
One of the largest regional airlines in the United States, which operates flights on behalf of American, Delta, and United Airlines, as well as Alaska Airlines, is suing two of its former pilots, alleging that they hacked into an internal computer system to steal the personal details of coworkers, including...
View from the Wing
Trump Administration Plan To Force Banks To Verify Everyone’s Citizenship Could Freeze Millions Of Accounts—It’s Probably Illegal
The Trump administration is considering an unprecedented plan to force banks to verify and collect proof of citizenship from every single customer—even those who've had accounts for years. If enacted, this proposal would create a logistical nightmare, potentially freezing millions of bank accounts for Americans unable to promptly produce passports...
Live from a Lounge
Get 100% bonus on IHG points purchases
An IHG bonus points purchase promotion has been launched. Here are some examples of how booking hotels on points can save up to 50% on the cost of the stay.
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Purchase Virgin Points and get up to 70% Bonus (Buy for 1 Re a point)
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club is offering an opportunity to purchase points with up to a 70% bonus on purchased points. Here is how to get the bonus for your next Upper-Class flight on Virgin Atlantic.
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Economy Class & Beyond
Etihad to send AirbusA380 to Bangkok
For those of us who love the double-decker whalejet, Etihad Airways is planning to operate an Airbus A380 on its Abu Dhabi – Bangkok route from late October. The aircraft will operate on Etihad’s evening daily service between Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport and Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, further strengthening connectivity between Southeast...
Frequent Miler
My subpar first experience with Southwest assigned seating
A month ago, after years of an open seating policy, Southwest Airlines began selling assigned seating. Over the past week, I’ve had my first experiences with Southwest’s new assigned seating, and I’ve come away pretty underwhelmed and wondering if my experience was a one-off, or a sign of too many...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Garuda Indonesia Domestic Lounge Bali (DPS)
Like its sister lounge in the international terminal, the Garuda Indonesia domestic lounge in Bali Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS) is not a lounge I would arrive early for, but offers a basic selection of food and drinks plus restrooms and showers. Garuda Indonesia Domestic Lounge Bali Review (DPS) The domestic...
Live from a Lounge
Flipkart Axis Bank Credit Card: Now First Year Free (Exclusive)
Axis Bank is currently offering its Flipkart co-branded credit card free of charge for the first year. Here is how to get it and what are the perks.
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You Are Travel
IHG Brings Its Intercontinental Brand to Cape Town…To a Property First Opened by Nelson Mandela
tl;dr – IHG converts a historic property into a flagship Intercontinental hotel for Cape Town. Featuring 306 rooms…
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Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT – SK815 Oslo Airport to London Heathrow with SAS – Growing Old in Style (Economy Class)
SK815 Oslo Gardermoen Airport to London Heathrow Terminal 2 Growing Old in Style Time for the last segment to take me back to London. How does SAS stack up on the short-haul routes? A reasonable alternative to British Airways? In this mammoth trip report Yes. I’m that old. Next. Off...
Economy Class & Beyond
FINAL BOARDING CALL: Last Day to Apply for Virgin Atlantic Enhanced Status Match
For those of you who have been considering the Virgin Atlantic Status Match from British Airways The Club, you need to act quickly, as this offer closes today (23rd February). It’s last call for this status match! – Image, Economy Class and Beyond Launched under the programme name “Save Your...
Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art Classic – United Airlines Boeing 757-200 (Battleship Grey) at San Francsico International
It’s Sunday again, and it’s time to go into the archives for this week’s Airplane Art. Inspired by a discussion over on Bluesky, this week we have a United Airlines Boeing 757-200 at San Francisco International Airport, shot in 2008. United Airlines currently operates 59 Boeing 757 aircraft in its...
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (21st February)
We’re deep into February, with Lent, the Lunar New Year and Ramadan all occurring on the same week. But the news cycle doesn’t stop – so it’s time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. LNER Class A3 4472 Flying Scotsman (60613) steaming at rest whilst it waits for...
Economy Class & Beyond
Malaysia Airlines to add a third daily service to Doha
Malaysia Airlines is enhancing connectivity between Malaysia and the Middle East with the introduction of a third daily non-stop service between Kuala Lumpur and Doha. Malaysia Airlines Airbus A330-300 – Image, Economy Class and Beyond This new frequency increases operations on the Kuala Lumpur – Doha route from two flights...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Another four hours at Oslo Airport – Growing Old in Style
Another four hours at Oslo Airport Growing Old in Style It’s time to re-enter Norway and deal with a four-hour transit as I switch from Turkish Airlines to SAS. And an unwelcome phonecall to make this trip a little more challenging. In this mammoth trip report Yes. I’m that old....
Economy Class & Beyond
Iberia to offer over 1.2 millon seats to the USA this summer
Iberia is putting its hopes in US traffic, with the airline offering over 1.2 million seats this summer between Spain and the USA. With the Northern Summer season coming along quickly (starting 29th March), Iberia is offering up to 166 flights a week (22 up from last year), making 1,280,254...
