Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: MH627 Kuala Lumpur to Singapore Changi (Economy Class)
MH627 Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1 to Singapore Changi Terminal 2 Growing Old with In Style Time to cross the 200ish-mile stretch between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore in a full-service airline. But does that full service mean  I get an unwanted surprise at Changi?    In this mammoth trip...
{Tech} for Travel
Four new Majority portable speakers revealed for 2026
Bluetooth 6.0, microSD card support, and up to 70 hours of playtime are features in the latest range of Majority portable speakers, catering to every listening need. The post Four new Majority portable speakers revealed for 2026 appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Economy Class & Beyond
Apple unveils their new updated AirTags
For those who travel, misplace things, or want to know where something is, Apple AirTags have been a valuable way of tracking items down. There’s good news: Apple has unveiled its next-generation AirTag. The New Apple AirTag with a FineWoven Keyring – Image, Apple.  What’s new?  In summary, the new...
Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – Batik Air Airbus A330 towed at Kuala Lumpur International Airport
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Batik Air Malaysia Airbus A330-300 being towed to the gate at the KLIA Terminal 1 Satellite, as it is prepared for service. Batik Air Malaysia operates a fleet of six Airbus A330-300...
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Live and Let’s Fly
United Backs Up Its Chicago Threat With Record 750 Daily Flights At O’Hare
Just days after CEO Scott Kirby vowed to draw a “line in the sand” at Chicago O’Hare, United Airlines has unveiled what that line actually looks like. United Responds To American With Record 750 Daily Flights At O’Hare In a newly released summer schedule announcement, United confirmed it will operate...
One Mile at a Time
Southwest Airlines Now Has Eight Boarding Groups, Ends “Cattle Call”
We know that just about everything at Southwest Airlines is changing. One of the biggest updates is that we’re seeing the Dallas-based airline introduce assigned and extra legroom seating, and that policy is live for flights as of today (January 27, 2026).
One Mile at a Time
Southwest Airlines Now Has Eight Boarding Groups, Ends “Cattle Call”
We know that just about everything at Southwest Airlines is changing. One of the biggest updates is that we’re seeing the Dallas-based airline introduce assigned and extra legroom seating, and that policy is live for flights as of today (January 27, 2026).
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
British Airways Still Assessing Feedback To See If It Can Get Away With Latest Cost Cuts
British Airways is waiting to see just how many people complain about the recent changes it made to catering on board short-haul routes in Business Class before it considers any changes or even a complete U-turn, PYOK can exclusively reveal. Even more importantly, BA is assessing whether the latest cutbacks...
One Mile at a Time
End Of An Era: New Southwest Airlines Assigned & Premium Seating Policy Live!
Southwest Airlines is in the process of transforming its business model, under financial pressure from activist investors. The airline is changing just about everything, and has started charging for checked bags, adding basic economy, expiring travel credits, and more.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Employee At Philadelphia Airport Sent To Federal Prison After Letting Drug Runner Use His ID Pass To Skip TSA
A former employee at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) was sentenced to time in a federal prison after admitting to letting a drug runner use his ID badge to skip the TSA security checkpoint at the airport. 34-year-old Tiriq Henson of Philadelphia was sentenced to nine days of incarceration, which is...
PointsMath
Buy Air Canada Aeroplan Points with a Flat 80% Bonus [1.52¢/Point]
Current deal: Air Canada Aeroplan regularly runs promotions on buying points. Until 16 February 2026, you get a flat 80% bonus when purchasing Aeroplan points. Aeroplan points are beneficial because of their vast Star Alliance & many other partner airlines, and the ability to add a stopover for just 5,000...
2PAXfly
AIRLINES: What is an interline agreement and why they matter
Most travellers would have no idea what an airline interline agreement is. But if you’ve ever checked a bag through to your final destination on two different airlines, been rebooked after a delay, or stitched together a multi-airline itinerary, you’ve probably almost certainly the beneficiary of one. Put simply, an...
Frequent Miler
Bilt 2.0 rewards you most when you spend less
OK, I promise that this is my last Bilt post for some time – or at least until it makes its next major program change, which will probably be in a couple of days. Bilt has added two new credit cards, transferred the whole portfolio from Wells Fargo to Cardless,...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Best Western Rewards: Stay 3 nights, earn 5,000 bonus points at hotels in Asia
Best Western’s Asia region hotels have gone with bonus points offer instead of the gift card offer we detailed earlier today for most other BW regions. The 5,000 bonus points offer Earn 5,000 bonus BWR points when you stay 3 qualified nights (do not have to be consecutive) at participating...
Monkey Miles
Bilt approving denials and reinstating lowered credit lines back higher.
I just received an email from Bilt and Cardless saying that my old $30k line that had been dropped to $10k was being brough back up to $30k. If you were affected by that, or a denial, keep your eye on your email as these are getting rectified. DOC notes...
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: 4URPC Plug-and-Play 6-in-1 Wireless Transmitter And Receiver
The 4URPC 6-in-1 wireless transmitter and receiver lets you easily set up wireless projection and multi-function docking in one innovative device. It's on Kickstarter, but only for a few more ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
13 Steps to Prevent Your Rental Car From Crime at Gasoline Stations
Vehicles have been stolen from fuel stations in the greater Atlanta metropolitan area time and time again over the years — and some of those incidents have been violent; while others involved the safety of children... ...but the problem is not only... The post 13 Steps to Prevent Your Rental Car From...
Frequent Miler
IHG Clawing back extra year of Diamond for members who bought points 12/31/25
IHG One Rewards offered an opportunity at the end of 2025 to purchase status-qualifying points that effectively made it possible to buy IHG Diamond through 12/31/26. You can read more about that deal here. Some members who purchased the qualifying points late on 12/31/25 actually found that their status initially...
The Bulkhead Seat
Airlines Add Flights From Seattle and Boston to San Francisco and San Jose for Super Bowl LX
With the two teams decided for Super Bowl LX, US airlines are adding to… The post Airlines Add Flights From Seattle and Boston to San Francisco and San Jose for Super Bowl LX appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Your Mileage May Vary
Hotel Status Without the Grind: The Best Mid-Tier Hotel Credit Cards
If you travel more than once or twice a year, you might become interested in hotel loyalty programs. Through a hotel program, you’ll earn points, which you can use for…
View from the Wing
Citi Travel Is Quietly Beating “Book Direct” Hotel Rates — And The Strata Elite Credit Makes It Worth Checking
I used to avoid Citi Travel because prepaid portal bookings often don’t earn hotel points or elite benefits. But with Citi Strata Elite’s $300 annual hotel credit and 12x earning on Citi Travel bookings, I started price-checking—and I’m seeing something surprising: Citi Travel sometimes undercuts “book direct” member rates, not...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
January 26 Bonus Offer Highlight: Air Canada Aeroplan – Earn 2x points for stays at Coast Hotels in Canada & the U.S.
Today's bonus offer highlight is from Coast Hotels who are offering 2x Air Canada Aeroplan points for stays at their 40+ locations in Western Canada and the Western U.S.! Check out all of the new bonuses added today: The post January 26 Bonus Offer Highlight: Air Canada Aeroplan – Earn 2x...
The Bulkhead Seat
Southwest Ends Open Seating: Assigned Seats and New Boarding Groups Begin Tomorrow
More than 50 years after it pioneered open seating, Southwest Airlines will officially retire… The post Southwest Ends Open Seating: Assigned Seats and New Boarding Groups Begin Tomorrow appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: Night Storm X3 Night Vision Goggles (over $2M backed; back by Tuesday)
The Night Storm X3 night vision goggles offer unparalleled night vision, with dual sensors and a 1500m range. It's on Kickstarter, but only for a few more ...
Frequent Miler
Up to $250 back on $250 with Capital One Shopping Home Page Bonus Offers
The public Capital One Shopping portal (which does not require having a Capital One account) is out with some interesting targeted “Home Page Bonus Offers” for some people. Sadly, I don’t see these on my own account, but others are seeing offers as good as $250 back on a hotel...
Your Mileage May Vary
Why Airports Still Use Carpet (Even Though It Annoys Everyone)
In just about any airport in the world, you’re going to come across it. You’re rolling your luggage across the airport floor with no issue, and suddenly, BOOM! You have…
Miles To Memories
Amex Business Gold Offer: 200,000 Points Bonus with No Lifetime Language [Targeted]
The Amex Business Gold card once again has a welcome bonus of 200,000 points. This offer is available through a public targeted link which does not have the usual lifetime language. The post Amex Business Gold Offer: 200,000 Points Bonus with No Lifetime Language [Targeted] appeared first on Miles to Memories.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Have You Ever Been the Only Patron in a Lounge — All Night Long?
Have you ever been the only patron in a lounge — whether it is in a hotel property or at an airport? Chances are that of course you have. I would surmise that having not ever been the only patron of a lounge at one time or another would actually be...
Economy Class & Beyond
Caledonian Sleeper cooks up sweet partnership with Ochil Fudge
Rail operator Caledonian Sleeper is making life a little sweeter aboard its night train services, as it partners with Ochil Fudge. Caledonian Sleeper will hand out 220,000 pieces of handmade fudge this year as it announced a new partnership that will be loaded onboard, as the latest complimentary nibble for...
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (24th January)
We’ve almost done it, people – the dark nights of January are slipping away, as the month moves on apace. And as it does so, it’s time for your end-of-week roundup. Yes, It’s Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond  Growing Old inStyle As promised, four chapters from this travel odyssey...
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (24th January)
We’ve almost done it, people – the dark nights of January are slipping away, as the month moves on apace. And as it does so, it’s time for your end-of-week roundup. Yes, It’s Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond  Growing Old inStyle As promised, four chapters from this travel odyssey...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Back to KLIA Terminal 1 and the Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge – Growing Old In Style
Heading back to Kuala Lumpur Airport and the Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge Growing Old In Style Time to head back towards Singapore. To Kuala Lumpur Airport, as well as a morning lounge stop at the Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge. In this mammoth trip report (note, headings subject to change) Yes....
Economy Class & Beyond
Air Europa firms up its Airbus A350-900 order
Spanish Airline Air Europa has completed its negotiations with Airbus for the purchase of Airbus A350-900 aircraft. Air Europa Airbus A350-900 – Rendering, Airbus.  The order was initially announced as a Memorandum of Understanding at the Dubai Air Show last year. The final agreement was signed off on in December by the two parities...
Economondo
Flying the Chinese Built ARJ21: Jakarta to Kuala Lumpur with TransNusa Airlines
Flying the rare COMAC ARJ21 on an evening flight from Jakarta to Kuala Lumpur
{Tech} for Travel
Wearable upgrade Aivela Ring Pro launches with 8 touch and 6 air gestures
CES 2026 News: Aivela Ring Pro pairs touch and gesture control with 13+ health metrics, a 7-day battery, IP68 rating, and no subscription fees for 24/7 wear. The post Wearable upgrade Aivela Ring Pro launches with 8 touch and 6 air gestures appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Exploring more of Kuala Lumpur in the Dry, Wet and Nighttime – Growing Old in Style
Exploring more of Kuala Lumpur in the Dry, Wet and Nighttime Growing Old with In Style Time to do some on-foot exploring around Kuala Lumpur. Enjoy watching me getting soaked in the process…  In this mammoth trip report (note, headings subject to change) Yes. I’m that old. Next. Off to...