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...
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Miles To Memories
Free Spend + Profit With New Coin Deal, Interesting Best Buy Membership Offer & Best Airports In The World
Roundup: Articles From Around the Web Here are some posts that caught our eye that I thought you may find interesting!  Let me know if there is anything good I missed.  Email me anything awesome that you find, or write, at Mark@milestomemories.com. Interesting Articles Get 1-Year My Best Buy Plus Membership...
View from the Wing
Amex Lounges Are So Packed, Platinum Members Are Taking Black Card-Only Seats—And Nobody’s Stopping Them
Amex Centurion lounges offer exclusive seating areas for Black Card holders—complete with reserved seats and better champagne—but a growing number of Platinum members have realized these premium sections are rarely monitored.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Courtyard 2K Everyday Promotion Now Includes Three Other Brands — But…
Marriott Bonvoy often has sales for its members of various types with which you can earn extra points at no extra cost — and those promotions can be potentially valuable and lucrative — and you can earn an additional 2,000 Marriott Bonvoy bonus points for every night booked at participating...
Live and Let’s Fly
Report: Kristi Noem Moved To Shut Down TSA PreCheck Without White House Approval
The short-lived decree that TSA PreCheck would be suspended during the government shutdown was never really about security or staffing, but a rogue move by a pair of incompetent government officials that even the Trump administration quickly overruled. The Real Reason TSA PreCheck Was Nearly Shut Down Over the weekend,...
Frequent Miler
Get a 25% bonus when transferring Citi ThankYou points to Wyndham Rewards
Citi is running a new transfer bonus, giving a 25% boost when transferring ThankYou points to Wyndham Rewards. The Deal Get a 25% transfer bonus when transferring Citi ThankYou points to Wyndham Rewards. Direct link to offer. Key Terms Expires March 21, 2026 at 11:59pm ET. Quick Thoughts All ThankYou...
From The Tray Table
Inside Flying Blue’s push to win over mileage maximizers
Flying Blue might not be a household name in the U.S., but if you care about maximizing points… The post Inside Flying Blue’s push to win over mileage maximizers appeared first on From the Tray Table.
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.
TravelUpdate
Peace Of Mind: The Value of Miles and Points During Flight Disruptions
After spending a week of February in Belgium enjoying the sights, I expected an uneventful flight home. Little did I know there was an issue. The whole situation became a great lesson in the value of miles during flight disruption. Here's how I handled things.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
British Airways Fired Veteran Flight Attendant For Masturbating In Front of Coworker But Tribunal Finds Airline Botched Investigation
British Airways fired a veteran flight attendant with 26 years of unblemished service after a coworker accused him of masturbating in front of her in a dimly lit rest area within the airline’s crew report center at its Heathrow Airport hub. The terminated crew member has, however, just won an...
Live and Let’s Fly
Delta Unveils Its Largest Hawaii Schedule Ever With New Minneapolis–Maui Route And Boston–Honolulu Return
Delta just rolled out what it is calling its largest seasonal Hawaii schedule ever, with a new longhaul route and the return of the longest domestic flight in the United States. Delta Expands Hawaii Service With New Minneapolis–Maui Flights And Boston–Honolulu Return Delta Air Lines has announced an expansion of...
TravelUpdate
Lufthansa 747-8 First Class Review Chicago to Frankfurt
My Lufthansa 747-8 First Class review Chicago to Frankfurt is part of a last-minute work trip to Paris.…
One Mile at a Time
155-Room Park Hyatt Mexico City Opens Early 2027, Great New Points Option!
It’s a pretty exciting time for the Park Hyatt portfolio in Mexico. We recently saw the opening of one property, with two more in the pipeline. Along those lines, there’s a positive update, as the new Park Hyatt Mexico City has just started accepting reservations.
Points Miles and Bling
Coming Soon: United MileagePlus Neo World Elite Mastercard
Huge news has landed in Canada as Neo and United Airlines have teamed up to launch the all-new United MileagePlus… The post Coming Soon: United MileagePlus Neo World Elite Mastercard appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
TravelUpdate
5 Days Left! Lock In This Points Transfer Ratio Before Devaluation
A popular loyalty program is going to see their points transfer ratio slashed by 20% after 5 days, so transfer your points now!
View from the Wing
You See The Guy Walking On The Runway?”—Air Traffic Control Orders American Airlines Flight To Stop At Phoenix Airport
An American Airlines flight departing Phoenix was abruptly stopped by air traffic control after pilots spotted a man wandering onto the runway, waving his arms, forcing authorities to quickly intervene.
The Alviator
The AI World Of Commercial Air Travel Sucks…
While I'm all for using AI appropriately, I think as the air travel industry we've screwed the system and made it suck. Here's why. The post The AI World Of Commercial Air Travel Sucks… appeared first on The Alviator.
One Mile at a Time
Bad Bunny Chartered A Qantas Airbus A380 For A 16.5-Hour Flight On His Tour
When artists have big tours, it’s not uncommon to see them travel in private jets, or in some cases, even charter commercial aircraft. After all, a lot of people and a huge amount of equipment has to be moved. However, chartering an Airbus A380 isn’t something you often see… but...
Eye of the Flyer
Review: Vibe Beach Club Plus Cabana on Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Viva – Is the Upgrade Worth the Cost?
Introduction: My First Atlantic Crossing on the Norwegian NCL Viva Prima Class Ship Emptying my Delta SkyMiles Accounts to get Value Flying to Lisbon Portugal The Comfort Inn South Bend SBN Airport Review via Delta Stays – How Very Disappointing Checking Bags on Two Separate Delta Tickets (Interlining) – How...
You Are Travel
Air France KLM Credit Card Moving to Visa with Increased Dining Earning Rates and More XPs
​tl;dr – You’ll receive more XPs towards Flying Blue Elite Status if you meet the spending requirements. ​The… The post Air France KLM Credit Card Moving to Visa with Increased Dining Earning Rates and More XPs appeared first on You Are Travel.
You Are Travel
When The Emotional Support Dog is Bigger Than Everyone Else On Board
​tl;dr – A passenger took their emotional support Great Dane on a 3-hour flight. ​A traveler took to… The post When The Emotional Support Dog is Bigger Than Everyone Else On Board appeared first on You Are Travel.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Yup, Kristi Noem Conjured Plan to Shut Down TSA PreCheck Without Any Involvement From The White House: Report
In news unlikely to surprise anyone, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and her close aide, Corey Lewandowski, allegedly devised a plan to shut down TSA PreCheck and Global Entry without first consulting the White House. The decision, it has been reported, took the Trump administration by surprise, and it was...
Frequent Miler
Complete Guide to Credit Card Application Rules by Bank
Is there anything better than a credit card welcome offer? You get approved, a shiny, new card arrives in the mail, and then, after a prescribed amount of minimum spend, an untold points fortune is yours. Why wouldn’t we want to do it again? And again. And again. Well, banks...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Air Canada Deploys Larger 787 Dreamliners to Puerto Vallarta to Repatriate Stranded Tourists Out of Cartel Violence
Air Canada is sending larger Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner airplanes to Puerto Vallarta on Tuesday to repatriate stranded tourists who have been stuck in the Mexican state of Jalisco since Sunday, when cartel violence brought panic following the capture and killing of the notorious gang leader El Mencho. As members of...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Man Evades Security at Phoenix Sky Harbor, Gets Onto Runway and Starts Running Towards American Airlines Jet
A man managed to evade security and get onto a busy runway at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) on Monday evening in a hair-raising incident that took pilots and air traffic controllers by surprise. It remains unclear how the man circumvented security controls at the sprawling airport, and no...
Economondo
Starting My Greenlandic Adventure: Copenhagen to Kangerlussuaq on an Air Greenland Airbus A330-800
Join me as I start the trip of a lifetime, flying from Copenhagen to Kangerlussuaq in Greenland, on an Air Greenland A330-800
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...
Economy Class & Beyond
Vietnam Airlines finalises an order for Boeing 737 MAX aircraft
Vietnam Airlines has announced that the carrier has finalised its first Boeing single-aisle order for 50 737 MAX aircraft. The addition of the 737-8 will enable Vietnam Airlines’ domestic and regional route growth plans as air travel demand continues to rise across Southeast Asia.  The Boeing 737-8 aircraft will primarily...
Economy Class & Beyond
Porter Airlines heads off to Austin and Chicago O’Hare
It seems Mr Porter wants new places to explore, with Porter Airlines adding new USA destinations – Austin and Chicago O’Hare.  Austin (Texas) The Austin service will start on 21st May 2026, operating five times weekly from Toronto Pearson Airport. As such, this will utilise an Embraer E195-E2 on this...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: TK1753 Istanbul Airport to Oslo Airport (BUSINESS CLASS)  – Growing Old in Style
TK1753 Istanbul Airport to Oslo Gardermoen Airport (BUSINESS CLASS) Growing Old in Style Time to head from one level of cold to another. It’s off to Oslo on an aircraft that feels like it’s done some hard time in its life.  In this mammoth trip report Yes. I’m that old....
Economondo
Royal Brunei Dreamliner Review: Sampling the Cheapest Direct Flight from Dubai to London
Flying with Royal Brunei Airlines on their fifth freedom overnight slog from Dubai to London Heathrow