Economy Class & Beyond
AirAsia X plans to try flying to London again, whilst establishing a Bahrain Base
AirAsia X is busy at the moment, with it establishing routes to Bahrain and onward to London Gatwick. AirAsia X Airbus A330-300 at Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The announcement was made at a press conference in Bahrain, with the airline firming up its letter of...
Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – Thai Airways Airbus A350-900 at Oslo Airport
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Thai Airways Airbus A350-900 resting at Oslo Gardermoen Airport as it is prepared for the return journey to Bangkok. Thai Airways operates a fleet of 22 Airbus A350-900 aircraft in its widebody fleet....
Economy Class & Beyond
Manchester Piccadilly Station closes for major work for the week
The main rail hub in the northwest of England – Manchester Piccadilly – is currently closed, and will be for the next week as engineering work is carried out. The work will involve overhauling tracks, points and signalling systems across six lines serving the North West’s busiest railway station. The work,...
Economy Class & Beyond
Brussels Airlines unveils its newest Belgian Icon – Welcome Tintin in Space
Brussels Airlines is once again celebrating its Belgian Icons – this time Tintin in Space. Brussels Airlines Tintin in Space – Image, © Brussels Airlines / Hergé / Tintinimaginatio 2026 The airline revealed its freshly painted aircraft (A320 – OO‑SNJ), inspired by Hergé’s universe and the famous adventures on the...
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Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Lufthansa Finally Starts Selling (Most) Business Class Seats On Its Brand New 787 Dreamliners… What’s Going On?
Lufthansa’s disastrous rollout of next-generation Business Class seats on its fleet of brand new Boeing 787 Dreamliners is finally turning the corner… after months of flying the planes with all but four premium seats blocked out, the German flag carrier is confident that certification is nearing. So confident, in fact,...
Points With a Crew
Thawing Out: A Week In South Florida
I recently returned from a week in South Florida in an attempt to thaw out from the snow and cold of Ohio. While it wasn't quite as warm as I'd have hoped, we still had ...
One Mile at a Time
Lufthansa Boeing 787 Allegris Business Class Seats Finally Certified (Well, Most)!
The introduction of Lufthansa’s new Allegris cabin concept hasn’t been without drama, to put it mildly. Over the past several months, Lufthansa’s biggest issue has been with its new Boeing 787s, as the airline has struggled to get its new business class seats certified.
Live and Let’s Fly
“I’m American, You’re The Illegal!” American Airlines Passenger Goes On Racist Tirade Against Flight Attendant, Removed After Crawling Down Aisle
Passenger behavior on U.S. commercial airline flights has been a recurring issue in recent years, but the latest incident on an American Airlines flight captures a particularly disturbing episode that shows what a deplorable era we live in. American Airlines Passenger Launches Racist Tirade At Flight Attendants, Crawls Down Aisle,...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Emirates Skywards – Double miles on new A350 flights between London Gatwick and Dubai (Feb 16 Bonus Offer Highlight)
Today's bonus offer highlight sees Emirates celebrating their new fourth daily flight out of London Gatwick that is being flown with the Airbus A350 with double miles. Check out all of the new bonuses added today: The post Emirates Skywards – Double miles on new A350 flights between London Gatwick and...
Travel Points Playbook
Triple Cash Back/Bilt/Amex Points at Rakuten Today: 15% at Many Retailers
Shopping portal Rakuten has elevated payouts today on many retailers, up to 15%, to celebrate Presidents Day. This… The post Triple Cash Back/Bilt/Amex Points at Rakuten Today: 15% at Many Retailers appeared first on Travel Points Playbook.
View from the Wing
Passenger Calls Herself a ‘Karen’ After Flight Attendant Mocks Her Request to Open Water Bottle—”It’s Not That Hard”
A British Airways passenger who admitted she struggles to open small water bottles asked a flight attendant for help — and was met with a dismissive, mocking response of “It’s not that hard.” Her awkward encounter has sparked viral debate over service, entitlement, and what passengers should reasonably expect from...
Monkey Miles
New Marriott Credit Card Offers – 5 free night Boundless and 3 Night Biz offers are back!
We break down the latest credit offers for Marriott branded Chase and Amex credit cards The post New Marriott Credit Card Offers – 5 free night Boundless and 3 Night Biz offers are back! appeared first on Monkey Miles.
Your Mileage May Vary
I Got My First Tattoo on a Virgin Voyages Cruise Ship — Here’s What the Process Was Really Like
A year of planning, a milestone birthday, and a Virgin Voyages tattoo parlor led to one very permanent souvenir. As the only major cruise line with a permanent, onboard tattoo…
Miles To Memories
Rakuten Offering 25,000 Amex/Bilt Points for New Chime Account
Rakuten has increased the offer for Chime. You can now earn $250 or 25,000 points when you go through the shopping portal to open a new Chime account. The post Rakuten Offering 25,000 Amex/Bilt Points for New Chime Account appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Points Miles and Bling
Review: Air Canada Economy from Vancouver to Cancun on 737 MAX 8
Introduction & Booking I think we can all agree that a tropical vacation in January doesn’t just sound nice…it’s sometimes… The post Review: Air Canada Economy from Vancouver to Cancun on 737 MAX 8 appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
One Mile at a Time
Swanky: Air India Opens New Flagship Maharaja Lounge At Delhi Airport
Air India has been undergoing a transformation over the past four years, since being privatized. For a long time, it felt like the carrier’s improvements were only coming at a glacial pace. In recent times, progress is finally being made, between taking delivery of new wide bodies, and starting to...
Le Chic Geek
The DC Happy Hour Scene Results in Cheap Drinks AND Food
I’ve been to a lot of major cities in the country and I grew up in New York City. But no location has ever beaten DC in terms of happy hours. I like to joke that DC is where everyone starts drinking at 5pm so they can be in bed...
Monkey Miles
Transfer Chase to Virgin Atlantic with 40% bonus
Transfer Chase to Virgin Atlantic with 40% Transfer bonus Chase has a great list of transfer partners which unlock a great list redemption options.  Periodically, Chase will offer up transfer bonuses that sweeten the deal even more. Currently, there is a Chase to Virgin Atlantic 30% transfer bonus that runs...
PointsMath
Earn 4x Accor Points at 46 New Accor Hotels
Accor Points are among the most sought-after, with a €40 value per 2000 points (2.37¢ per point). There are multiple ways to earn Accor Points, including staying at New Hotels, which earn 4x Accor Points. The list of new hotels is updated every 60 days, and there are 46 new & renovated...
Points Miles and Bling
Get 300,000 Miles with ASmallWorld Membership Program
Limited time Promotion ASmallWorld (ASW) is currently running a limited-time promotion that allows you to purchase 300,000 Lufthansa Miles & More miles with… The post Get 300,000 Miles with ASmallWorld Membership Program appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
Live and Let’s Fly
The Blue Board: A Powerful New Tool Shows United Airlines Operations In Real Time
I have been writing about United Airlines for over 16 years on Live And Let’s Fly. Over that time, I have seen the airline at its best, at its worst, and in long stretches where complexity seemed to overwhelm common sense. One thing United has drastically improved on in the...
Economy Class & Beyond
AirAsia X plans to try flying to London again, whilst establishing a Bahrain Base
AirAsia X is busy at the moment, with it establishing routes to Bahrain and onward to London Gatwick. AirAsia X Airbus A330-300 at Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The announcement was made at a press conference in Bahrain, with the airline firming up its letter of...
One Mile at a Time
Emirates A350 Business Class: An Elegant, Well-Rounded Experience
Hello from the UAE, as I just flew Emirates’ Airbus A350-900 business class on the 7hr10min flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Dubai (DXB). The A350 joined Emirates’ fleet a little over a year ago, and it’s the carrier’s first new aircraft type since 2008, so it’s a...
View from the Wing
Southwest’s Botched Seat Fees Backfire: Charging Extra For ‘Window Seats’ With No Windows Creates Threat of Lawsuits [Roundup]
Southwest Airlines rushed into selling seat assignments, but passengers have discovered they're paying extra for window seats that don't actually have windows. Now the airline could face costly legal consequences. Plus, unaffordable Hawaii, the end of hotel breakfast and Amex clampng down.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Earn Triple Marriott Bonvoy Points With Homes & Villas in Greece
You can earn triple Marriott Bonvoy points with every stay of a minimum of three consecutive nights at participating Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy properties in Greece through Wednesday, September 30, 2026 — you must check out on that date — which means that you will earn 15 points...
Frequent Miler
Stacking promos: JetBlue offering Buy One, Get One Free flights on Flight + Cruise bookings, stack with cardholder $100 credit and more
JetBlue is currently offering a BOGO sale (Buy One, Get One Free) sale on the base airfare when you book a flight + cruise package by 4/30/26. If you book by 2/19/26, you can stack that with 10,000 bonus TrueBlue points (divided among the passengers on the reservation) for flight...
The Points of Life
Read for Comedic Purposes: TPOL’s Out of the Office (For Carnival in Trinidad)
Typically, TPOL’s Out of the Office post consists of the following: “I’m out of the office. Good day.” I never thought people actually read the content in the office autoresponders. I learned that is not true my second year at the University of Michigan. As a joke, I put, “I’m...
Frequent Miler
Don’t panic (yet): Reports indicate that United Travel Bank may no longer trigger airline incidental credits
There’s been a bit of a stir over the past few days about United Travel Bank. Doctor of Credit reports that it no longer works to trigger airline incidental credits for charges as of 2/5/26 based on some reddit and Flyertalk comments. However, with the failure point reportedly being only...
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (14th February)
It’s the 14th February. For some, it’s time to bust out the credit card for flowers, chocolates and dinners. For here, it’s Saturday, the end of a week and a half. It must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. My Heart Belongs in Birmingham by Jack...
Economondo
Etihad A380 Economy Review: Flying from London to Abu Dhabi on the Mighty Whale
Join me as I fly on a short overnight flight from London Heathrow to Abu Dhabi onboard an Etihad Airways Airbus A380
Economy Class & Beyond
Crystal Cabin Awards 2026 – Finalists annouced
You can tell we’re getting close to the Passenger Experience Week in Hamburg, with Hamburg Aviation announcing the finalists for this year’s Crystal Cabin Awards The battle is on for the awards.  This year, 24 Finalists over eight categories will be fighting it out for the awards, judged by 27...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Into Turkey and The Sheraton Levant, Istanbul – Growing Old in Style
Into Turkey and The Sheraton Levant, Istanbul Growing Old in Style Time for a new country to tick off. Let’s enter Turkey properly, and head off to my residence of the night – The Sheraton Levant.  In this mammoth trip report (note, headings subject to change) Yes. I’m that old....
{Tech} for Travel
Southwest Starlink WiFi integration begins at pace this summer
The first aircraft enters service this summer as Southwest Starlink WiFi deployment accelerates across the fleet with 300 installations planned. The post Southwest Starlink WiFi integration begins at pace this summer appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Economy Class & Beyond
Lufthansa City Airlines takes flight in Frankfurt
Lufthansa’s airline within an airline – Lufthansa City Airlines has launched operations at Frankfurt am Main Airport.  The launch at the airline’s main hub of Frankfurt follows its commencement of operations at Munich Airport last year. The first flight, VL946, took off from Frankfurt to Manchester in the late afternoon...
{Tech} for Travel
HONOR Magic8 Pro review: Big camera, bigger performance
HONOR Magic8 Pro review: HONOR is on a roll with the perfect balance of solid hardware and software that makes AI accessible to everyone. The post HONOR Magic8 Pro review: Big camera, bigger performance appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Economy Class & Beyond
Air Canda move to order the Airbus A350-1000
It appears that Air Canada has decided on the future of its high-capacity long-haul fleet and has selected the Airbus A350-1000. Air Canada has signed for eight Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, with purchase options for a further eight aircraft. Deliveries of the new aircraft are scheduled to begin in the second...