Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (4th April)
We’ve reached the first week of April, and for those who celebrate, Easter Weekend (and for some of us, a four-day weekend). Nonetheless, this blog doesn’t write itself, so it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. New Aircraft News Abelo signs for further ATR Aircraft –...
Economy Class & Beyond
West Midland Metro expands operations
The West Midlands Metro is slowly morphing from a single line to a network. As part of its network expansion, the Metro has opened a branch between Bull Street and Millennium Point. Passenger tram services are to start running to the Millennium Point stop from Easter Sunday (5 April), connecting...
Economondo
Long Haul with Japan Airlines: London Heathrow to Tokyo Haneda on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Flying with Japan Airlines on a long slog from London to Tokyo onboard a Boeing 787
Economondo
Flying an Azerbaijan Airlines 787 Across Europe: Baku to London Heathrow
Come with me as I fly with Azerbaijan Airlines on a flight from Baku to London Heathrow
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Miles To Memories
Bye For Now, United Debit Card
I just picked up the United debit card, but I'm done with it almost as quickly - for now. Two negatives, one of them huge, led me here.
View from the Wing
The Best And Worst Airports In America — Why LaGuardia Is The Most Overrated
The best airports in America are the ones that get you there quickly, move you through efficiently, and get you on your way without making the terminal itself the main event. That is why some of the country’s most praised airports, especially LaGuardia, look better than they actually function.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
New United Airlines Flight Attendant Contract Will Let Carrier Hire Crew Members On ‘Poverty Pay’ For Regional Flights
A new tentative agreement between United Airlines and its workforce of more than 30,000 flight attendants will allow the Chicago-based carrier to set up its own regional airline, where crew members would earn nearly 50% less than their mainline coworkers. Of the so-called Big Three U.S. airlines, United is currently...
Live and Let’s Fly
Royal Caribbean’s New Credit Card Points To Alliances
Royal Caribbean’s new credit card could be a model for airline alliances. It’s a parent company finally leveraging its own brands the way alliances have not, yet. What Royal Caribbean Actually Launched Royal Caribbean Group just rolled out a single credit card that works across Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises,...
One Mile at a Time
Review: Air France Business Class Boeing 787 (YUL-CDG)
For the first long haul segment of my exotic journey to Bangkok via Paris, I flew Air Frances Boeing 787-9 business class on the 6hr25min flight from Montreal (YUL) to Paris (CDG).
Miles To Memories
Earn $150 with New Varo Money Account, Plus $150 for Referrals
Varo Money is offering an increased signup bonus of $150. The offer is available through referral links, with both parties earning the bonus.
View from the Wing
Airlines Keep Making You Gate Check Your Carry-on Bag — Then You Board And See Empty Overhead Bins
Airlines keep telling passengers the overhead bins are full, then sending them onto planes where empty space is still sitting open above the seats. It is one of the fastest ways to make customers furious, and it happens for a simple reason: gate agents are under pressure to avoid even minor...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Like Apple in Hue in Vietnam. Sunday Morning Photograph.
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery — especially when that imitation is of a successful entity — such as with Like Apple in Hue in Vietnam. What had me laughing when...
TravelUpdate
Review: Qantas domestic business class from Sydney to Adelaide
Qantas domestic business class is very expensive and the value for money is just not there. When I…
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‘I’d Have Been Out Of There’: Women Book Vacation At Jamaican Resort Through Airbnb. Then They Arrive And Realize It’s Abandoned. Then They Decide To Stay
"We were asking locals if they could help us."
The Bulkhead Seat
SWISS Launches 2026 Digital Easter Egg Hunt
SWISS International Air Lines is bringing a festive twist to spring travel with the…
One Mile at a Time
IHG One Rewards Premier Business Card Review: Worth It For The Perks
Link: Learn more about the IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Brit Flight Attendant Locked Up in Dubai After Sharing Photo of Airport Drone Attack in Group Chatt
A British citizen who works as a flight attendant for the Dubai-based low-cost airline FlyDubai has been locked up in the notorious Al Barsha pre-trial detention centre for violating a ‘draconian’ and widesweeping cybercrime law that makes it illegal for anyone to share images that the government doesn’t want to...
View from the Wing
American Airlines First Class Passenger Used Another Traveler’s Armrest As A Footrest — “Start Selling Feet Pics”
An American Airlines first class passenger put her feet on another traveler’s armrest, got them shoved off, and then put them back up on the window a few minutes later. The incident sparked a flood of suggestions for how to handle one of the most basic and revolting breaches of...
Eye of the Flyer
Delta Lounge Plans, Near-Collision Incident & Cruise Cost Warnings: What You May Have Missed
Happy Spring Break to those who celebrate. And Happy Kids Going Back to School Next Week for those who will be celebrating (like my wife and me). We have lots to catch up on, you and me. So, let’s jump right into it. Delta has been making plenty of headlines...
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Women Take Onshore Excursion During Bahamas Cruise. Then Their Pier Runner Gets Pulled Over At Last Call: ‘No Charger, No Toothbrush, Just Vibes’
“POV: ship leaving with all of our stuff and passports."
Live and Let’s Fly
Brightline’s Vegas Train Will Reshape US Short Haul Flights
Ahead of the 2028 Olympics, Brightline West is spending $21 billion to build high-speed rail between Los Angeles and Las Vegas. What happens to flights when it launches? Everyone’s Covering the Infrastructure Story The aviation and travel press has done what it always does: treated this as an infrastructure milestone....
One Mile at a Time
The Park Hyatt Tokyo Now Claims It’s A Resort… To Avoid Giving Late Check-Out?
Broadly speaking, we’ve seen a growing number of hotels try to find loopholes in order to avoid having to deliver all elite perks. It’s an area where not all hotel groups are created equal, and Hyatt is generally better than Marriott, for example. Well, here’s a case where a Hyatt...
One Mile at a Time
IHG One Rewards Premier Business Card Review: Worth It For The Perks
Link: Learn more about the IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card
Wild About Travel
rewute and redrfat Discovering the World’s Highest and Lowest Airports
Reflecting on my travels last year, I realised I flew through quite high and low-altitude airports. I have long realised that altitude affects the travel experience, airport operations, and the differing challenges for pilots. This got me thinking: of the 289 airports I’ve visited in my life, how many would...
Frequent Miler
Last Chance Deals: Choice increased welcome offer, Hyatt points sale, US Bank checking bonus, & more
Welcome to our weekly list of what’s ending this week as well as a collection of some other deals that are due to end soon. Almost a dozen deals end this week which includes a couple of Homes & Villas by Marriott promotions. Also ending are the latest Hyatt points sale,...
Live from a Lounge
Changes coming to HDFC Bank’s mid-tier credit cards: BizPower, Diners Club Privilege and Regalia Gold. Some Good, Some Very Good.
HDFC Bank will soon change the way the rewards and perks of their BizPower, Regalia Gold and Diners Club Privilege Card are going to be awarded.
Points With a Crew
4 Reasons to Get the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (Including a New Higher Welcome Offer)
If you are starting out in the world of credit card miles and points, and aren't sure which card you should get - here are 4 reasons it should be the Chase Sapphire Preferred
The Gate with Brian Cohen
What Is Wrong With This Photograph? Part 347
I was driving down a street one day recently when I arrived at an intersection — and I was not sure of what to do next. For this edition of this popular game, can you guess what...
Economy Class & Beyond
SUM Air signs for four new ATR Aircraft
SUM Air, a regional carrier based in South Korea, has opened its wallet to purchase new ATR Aircraft. The airline has placed an order for four brand‑new ATR 72‑600 aircraft, along with four additional purchase rights, with deliveries scheduled from 2028. The agreement was signed during the France–Korea bilateral economic forum held in Seoul, attended...
Economy Class & Beyond
Recaro Aircraft Seating showcases its first cetified “More Sustainable” seating… with Iberia
RECARO Aircraft Seating has announced an innovative trial with Iberia. Set to launch in one of the Iberia A320neo cabins this spring, passengers may recognise more sustainable seating features in their hybrid cabin equipped with R1 and R2 economy class seating. As part of a RECARO offered modification kit, 186...
{Tech} for Travel
British Airways Starlink Wi-Fi goes live on route to Houston
Streaming, work and multi-device browsing are on the menu as British Airways Starlink Wi-Fi goes live, while CityFlyer aircraft are still excluded for now. The post British Airways Starlink Wi-Fi goes live on route to Houston appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Economy Class & Beyond
Easter Rail Travel Advice. Plan before you go!
It’s fast coming up to the Easter Weekend. And as usual,  there are some major works occurring across the UK National Rail Network. Whilst the majority of the UK  rail network will be open for passengers travelling over the Easter bank holiday weekend, there are some major works going on...
Economy Class & Beyond
Qatar Airways expands operations out of Doha, with further services restarting
Qatar Airways is further strengthening its network, with plans to operate 120 destinations from its home hub of Hamad International Airport (Doha). This is an uplift from the previous 90 destinations, with these new operations planned until the 15th June. As usual, these services will be subject to operation through...
Economondo
Mission 767 Failed: Dubai to Baku on an Azerbaijan Airlines Dreamliner
Attempting to fly on an Azerbaijan Airlines Boeing 767-300ER, but ending up on a Dreamliner instead!
Economy Class & Beyond
ITA Airways joins Star Alliance
In a move surprising exactly no one, ITA Airways has formally joined Star Alliance. ITA Airways marked its entry into the Alliance during a ceremony held at the Piazza di Spagna Lounge, Rome Fiumicino Airport Terminal 3. The ceremony was presided over by ITA Airways Chief Executive Officer and General...
Economy Class & Beyond
Abelo signs for further ATR Aircraft
Leading turboprop lessor Abelo has confirmed that will take up three additional ATR 72-600 from options from the agreement signed at the Dubai Airshow in 2023, from ATR Aircraft. This order further strengthens Abelo’s commitment to modern, efficient regional aviation as it expands its order book. With these three additional options...