Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (7th March)
It’s been a turbulent first week of March with a lot of external factors changing the face of air travel. Nonetheless, we’ve made it to Saturday, so it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  Out of the darkness and into the light – Exiting the...
Economondo
Ending my Greenlandic Adventure: Kangerlussuaq to Copenhagen on a Rare A330-800
Come with me as I fly across the Atlantic from Kangerlussuaq to Copenhagen on an Airbus A330-800
Economy Class & Beyond
Qatar Airways begins limited repatriation flights, whilst Emirates restarts its network – Travel Updates
Updated at 18:15, Saturday 7th March. Information Correct at the time of publication. P It’s time for a quick roundup of your travel options if you’re in the Middle East, which hubs are operating service, and how to access them. As usual, check with your carrier for the latest changes...
{Tech} for Travel
OneOdio Focus A1 Pro Review: Hybrid ANC on a Budget
OneOdio Focus A1 Pro Review: A budget friendly ANC headphone with USB C charging, 40 mm drivers, hybrid noise cancelling and exceptional battery life. The post OneOdio Focus A1 Pro Review: Hybrid ANC on a Budget appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
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Monkey Miles
How to combine Chase Ultimate Rewards between accounts
A step by step guide to combining Ultimate Rewards to get maximum value out of your points The post How to combine Chase Ultimate Rewards between accounts appeared first on Monkey Miles.
Frequent Miler
Last Chance Deals: Boundless bonus, IHG status challenge, Marriott Chase Offers, & 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. There are quite a few offers ending this week. That includes the 5x 50K free night certificate welcome offer on the Chase Marriott Bonvoy Boundless card,...
2PAXfly
WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday 8 March, 2026 — International Women’s Day
I’m in Adelaide for the annual Adelaide Arts Festival, catching up with friends, and sucking up the cultural events. Today is International Women’s Day. To celebrate, Qantas have more than 2,500 customers flying on Jetstar and Qantas flights operated by all-female crews. Virgin Australia is celebrating with the Future Aviators...
Points With a Crew
5 reasons I keep recommending the Chase Sapphire Preferred for people starting out (Higher Welcome Offer)
Amongst my friends and family, I'm considered the "credit card guy". When I'm asked for recommendations, most of the time it's the Chase Sapphire Preferred...
Live from a Lounge
IndiGo’s Europe flights hit turbulence as Middle East conflict grounds Norse Atlantic’s 787-9 operations
IndiGo's tieup with Norse Atlantic Airways has run the airline into a bit of a rough weather with the airline unable to operate the India - Europe flights on the 787-9 at the moment. The post IndiGo’s Europe flights hit turbulence as Middle East conflict grounds Norse Atlantic’s 787-9 operations...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
What Is Wrong With This Photograph? Part 343
In addition to other facilities and services, the Swan Hellenic SH Minerva vessel — which crossed the Drake Passage both ways between Argentina and Antarctica — was equipped with a laundry room. For this edition of this popular game, can you guess what...
Frequent Miler
Southwest’s Austin lounge, Southwest’s assigned seating learning curve, Virgin Atlantic’s new app, and a TSA-free flight in the PNW (Saturday Selection)
Throughout the week, our team shares articles they’ve stumbled upon that may interest our readers, even if they might not otherwise merit a full post. Here are some of the posts we found interesting this week: Southwest’s Austin lounge, Southwest’s assigned seating learning curve, Virgin Atlantic’s new app, and a...
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (7th March)
It’s been a turbulent first week of March with a lot of external factors changing the face of air travel. Nonetheless, we’ve made it to Saturday, so it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  Out of the darkness and into the light – Exiting the...
The Bulkhead Seat
2026 Weekly Review: March 7th
Greetings from Tampa. The weather has been gorgeous this weekend and I’m enjoying time… The post 2026 Weekly Review: March 7th appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Your Mileage May Vary
Scientists Crashed a Boeing 727 on Purpose to See Which Seats Are Safest
In one of the wildest aviation experiments ever attempted, researchers intentionally crashed a Boeing 727 in the Mexican desert to find out which seats gave passengers the best chance of…
Travel With Grant
Maximize Instacart Savings with $10 / $20 Chase Credits & Discounted Gift Cards
Discover how to save on Instacart orders with Chase credit card credits and discounted gift cards. Learn the steps to maximize your savings and enjoy convenient grocery delivery without breaking the bank. The post Maximize Instacart Savings with $10 / $20 Chase Credits & Discounted Gift Cards first appeared on Travel...
Frequent Miler
15% off award redemptions for IHG cardholders (targeted?)
IHG One Rewards is offering a 15% discount on award stays for Chase IHG credit cardholders. Unlike previous promos, this one doesn’t seem to include elite members without an IHG card (at least for now). The discount is valid for stays between March 7th and April 20th, but must be...
The Bulkhead Seat
American Express Plans New Sidecar by Centurion® Lounge at Charlotte Airport
American Express appears ready to expand its new Sidecar by Centurion® Lounge concept to… The post American Express Plans New Sidecar by Centurion® Lounge at Charlotte Airport appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
View from the Wing
New American Express Sidecar Sit-Down Dining Lounge Leaks — Charlotte Airport Lease Is Up for Approval Monday
American Express hasn’t announced another Sidecar location yet, but a city lease packet effectively does: the next Sidecar sit-down dining lounge is slated for Charlotte, with the agreement up for approval Monday. Unlike the tiny Las Vegas outpost, this plan is for a larger buildout.
One Mile at a Time
Weekly Review: March 07, 2026
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far, and that those in the Middle East are staying safe. I have some exciting (to me) travel planned in the next week, as I’m going on my first cruise in around two decades. Stay tuned for coverage on that, as...
One Mile at a Time
United Jet Enters Occupied LAX Runway, Right After Pilot Confirmed He Wouldn’t
Two United Airlines jets had a very close call several days ago, as a plane that had just landed accidentally entered a runway that was occupied by a plane that was taking off. Fortunately disaster was avoided, but this still ended up being quite the inconvenience.
Points With a Crew
Should you buy Marriott points with a 40% bonus?
Buying points can be a great way to boost your balance, but only if makes sense financially! Does the new Marriott promotion fit that criteria?
Your Mileage May Vary
United Explorer Card Review: Why It Matters More Now
The United Explorer Card isn’t just a bag-and-boarding card anymore, and United’s recent changes have made it more relevant. These days, it sits in a middle ground that will make…
Miles To Memories
Hyatt Rips Our Hearts Out, More Impending Award Chart Doom, Awesome MLB.TV Offer & More
Does Chase blow now? Is there any value left after the recent World of Hyatt shake up? Mark's return to MTM & more in our most popular posts.
Altitude Yes
American’s Winter Europe Plans Centers on the A321XLR
The A321XLR is smaller and less expensive to operate over the Atlantic, and allows American to continue operating select routes during the slower winter months. The post American’s Winter Europe Plans Centers on the A321XLR first appeared on Altitude Yes.
One Mile at a Time
Amex Plans Sidecar By Centurion Lounge Concept For Charlotte Airport
We recently saw American Express launch its new Sidecar by Centurion Lounge concept at Las Vegas Airport (LAS). This is a twist on the traditional Centurion Lounge experience — it’s available to passengers with flights departing within 90 minutes, and it’s a much smaller space with more of a restaurant...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
This is One of the Best Priority Pass Lounges In the World. Airport Lounge Review.
As I have Sky Priority elite status with airlines that are members of the SkyTeam alliance, I was disappointed when I found out that no SkyTeam lounge existed in the airport in which we were awaiting a flight to Luang Prabang in Laos; but a lounge which is a member...
View from the Wing
“Heads Down, Hands Up” as Armed Officers Storm a Southwest Flight Diverted to Atlanta — But FBI Finds No Credible Threat
Passengers on a Southwest flight from Nashville to Fort Lauderdale were told to put their heads down and hands up after the 737 diverted to Atlanta and armed officers boarded to remove a passenger. After hours on the ground and a full security sweep, the FBI said there was no...
Your Mileage May Vary
The One Boarding Pass Code That Could Be Worse Than SSSS
Most travelers know the dreaded SSSS code means extra security screening. But another code could mean you don’t even have a seat. When you’re prepared to fly and have your…
Economy Class & Beyond
LOT Polish Airlines commences flying with Viasat connectivty
Some news from LOT Polish Airlines, which has launched onboard connectivity on its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. It marks the beginning of in-flight connectivity powered by Viasat and its Amara connectivity solution. The service is currently available on the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner plane (SP-LSA). It will be offered on...
Economy Class & Beyond
Middle Eastern Network Disruption – Etihad to restart its network
Updated Friday 6th  March, 12:00UTC. If you’re reading this on the 7th March or later, please check with airlines for up-to-date information. Whilst conflict continues, airliens are attempting network restarts where they can, or at least from different bases. We’ll start with Etihad, which is attempting to restart its network...
Economy Class & Beyond
Lufthansa to launch Frankfurt – Kuala Lumpur route
For those planning to travel to Malaysia, there’s good news, as Lufthansa is planning to launch a new route to Kuala Lumpur. Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 in Lufthansa 100 Livery – Image, Lufthansa. The new route will connect Frankfurt to Kuala Lumpur from the start of the Winter 26 timetable on...
Economy Class & Beyond
Qatar Airways prepares for a limited restart out of Muscat and Riyadh
Published at 13:15UTC, 2026/03/05. If you’re reading this on the 6th March or later, please check with airlines for up-to-date information. With everything going on in the Middle East, airline operations of all sorts have faced heavy disruption, with passengers, crew and aircraft all out of position. Some airlines have...
Economondo
Greenland Domestic Flying: Ilulissat to Kangerlussuaq on a Dash 8 Q100
Flying with Air Greenland on a Dash 8 Q100 down the country's western coastline from Ilulissat to Kangerlussuaq
Economy Class & Beyond
Eurowings adds further aircraft with PremiumBiz Seating
Eurowings has chosen to expand its Premium BIZ offering, with more aircraft being fitted with the 2-2 seating. The seats (based on Geven Seating’s Comodo seat) will see a further deployment onto eight Airbus A320neo aircraft. Instead of the usual six abreast (3-3 style seating configuration), Eurowings is introducing a...
Economy Class & Beyond
Google Launches “Share Item Location” in Find Hub for Android
Google has unveiled a new feature during Mobile World Congress, with work on their Find Hub being featured. For travellers, there will be something quite important rolling out – “Share Item Location”. It is similar to Apple’s “Find My Share My Item Location” function. It will give you a new...
Traveling For Miles
Life after BA’s “Tiermageddon” is just fine
It's a little over 14 months since British Airways announced that it was overhauling the way customers earn elite status in its frequent flyer program, and since it paid a firm of consultants a lot of money to change its program's name from "the British Airways Executive Club" to "the...