Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – Malaysia Airlines Boeing 737-8 taxiing at Kuala Lumpur International Airport
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art.  This week, we have a Malaysia Airlines Boeing 737-8 taxiing around Kuala Lumpur International Airport as it prepares to depart its home base on a mission in Asia. Malaysia Airlines currently has 14 Boeing 737-8 aircraft in its short...
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (10th January)
It’s been a bit of a first week back, as snow has impacted play. Yes, it’s time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. It’s been a bit of a white covering in parts of the UK, with transport links shut, delays and such. Take it easy, especially if...
Economondo
Long Haul on Royal Air Maroc’s Flagship: Casablanca to Dubai on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Taking an overnight flight onboard a Royal Air Maroc Boeing 787 Dreamliner from Casablanca to Dubai
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Welcome to Istanbul Airport… Wait, where’s my passport? Growing Old in Style
Welcome to Istanbul Airport… Wait, where’s my passport? Growing Old with In Style Time for a new business class experience. How does the Turkish Airlines Mid-Haul Experience stack up?  In this mammoth trip report (note, headings subject to change) Yes. I’m that old. Next. Off to Heathrow, Terminal 3 and...
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The Bulkhead Seat
Spirit Adds Mardi Gras Service to New Orleans With Expanded Flight Schedule in February
Laissez les bons temps rouler! Spirit Airlines will boost its Louis Armstrong New Orleans… The post Spirit Adds Mardi Gras Service to New Orleans With Expanded Flight Schedule in February appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
One Mile at a Time
Air India’s New Boeing 787 Delivery Is A Major Milestone For The Airline
Air India has just taken delivery of its first purpose-built wide body aircraft since being privatized four years ago, and I’d say that’s a pretty major milestone.
Frequent Miler
15% transfer bonus from Capital One to Avianca LifeMiles
Capital One is once again offering a 15% transfer bonus when you transfer Capital One miles to Avianca LifeMiles. With this bonus, 1000 Capital One miles will become 1150 Lifemiles. Complete Guide to Capital One Miles The Deal Capital One is offering a 15% transfer bonus from Capital One to...
The Bulkhead Seat
EVA Air to Launch First Nonstop Washington to Taipei Service in July 2026
EVA Air will begin nonstop service between Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Washington… The post EVA Air to Launch First Nonstop Washington to Taipei Service in July 2026 appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Live and Let’s Fly
Why We Flew EasyJet Instead Of SWISS To Switzerland
As much as I love flying SWISS, it just made more sense to fly EasyJet considering flight schedules and availability. Yet it came at a cost. Why We Chose EasyJet Over SWISS To Switzerland We arrived in Copenhagen (CPH) from Chicago (ORD) at around 10:30 am and our usual connecting...
One Mile at a Time
Trump Plans To Cap Credit Card Interest Rates At 10%: Impact On Rewards?
Credit card issuers make money in three primary ways — through interchange fees, through interest charges, and through annual fees. Along those lines, President Trump is suggesting he’s going to be majorly regulating this, and it could have implications for consumers, both positive and negative.
TravelUpdate
Amex Platinum Card Cancellation Decision, 250k points offer, New Chase Card, new Marriott bonuses & more..
Deciding whether to cancel the Amex Platinum Card, a brand new 250k points offer & lots of new bonuses, as we wrap up stories from last week.
TravelUpdate
Amex Platinum Card Cancellation Decision, 250k points offer, New Chase Card, new Marriott bonuses & more..
Deciding whether to cancel the Amex Platinum Card, a brand new 250k points offer & lots of new bonuses, as we wrap up stories from last week.
TravelUpdate
Earn 200,000 points: Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business Card Review
This limited time Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business Card offer may go away any time soon - you can earn 200,000 points if you get it now!
TravelUpdate
Earn 200,000 points: Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business Card Review
This limited time Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business Card offer may go away any time soon - you can earn 200,000 points if you get it now!
View from the Wing
Lisa Vanderpump Flew Commercial—Then American Airlines Took Her Off Three Planes and Stranded Her in Miami for 12 Hours
Lisa Vanderpump posted from Miami after a 12-hour American Airlines delay, saying she was deplaned multiple times due to mechanical issues. The irony of the star flying American and suffering like everyone else was not lost on the internet. Continue reading Lisa Vanderpump Flew Commercial—Then American Airlines Took Her Off...
TravelUpdate
This Points Redemption Delivered an Incredible 4.7 Cents Per Point
My latest points redemption yielded some amazing value. I was able to complete the booking and extract an amazing 4.7 cents per point value!
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Lufthansa To Push Ahead With Tehran Route Relaunch Despite Deadly Protests And Threat Of U.S. Strikes
The German flag carrier Lufthansa has confirmed that it plans to push ahead with plans to resume a daily flight between Frankfurt and the Iranian capital Tehran this Friday after a break of six months when the airline suspended the route last June due to security concerns. The decision to...
One Mile at a Time
Save At Langham Hotels & Resorts With Amex Offers (Targeted)
The Amex Offers program frequently has promotions for hotel stays, which can save you money or earn you bonus points for stays youd make anyway. Amex has just rolled out its latest targeted hotel offer, which could be worth it for a stay at one of the smaller luxury hotel...
One Mile at a Time
Chase Sapphire Lounge Hong Kong Closes, Rebrands As Kyra Lounge
Several weeks ago, I covered how the very first Chase Sapphire Lounge to ever open would be shutting its doors. At the time, we didn’t officially know what would happen with this lounge, but now we do, so let’s cover all the details.
Eye of the Flyer
WOW: Earn Five Free Nights Worth Up to 250,000 Points AND an Airline Statement Credit! (Great News for Existing Members, Too!)
One of the credit cards I personally hold just introduced a feature for existing cardholders and introduced a massive bonus for those looking for a new hotel card. cards below The links below are referral links. We do not receive a commission if you’re approved but we may earn a...
You Are Travel
IHG Opens 244 Room voco Bangkok Surawong
​tl;dr – A new opening for the fast-growing lifestyle brand. ​IHG just added a new property to its… The post IHG Opens 244 Room voco Bangkok Surawong appeared first on You Are Travel.
Live and Let’s Fly
Spending Christmas Day In The SAS Lounge Copenhagen Turned Out Surprisingly Well
My family spent most of the daylight hours of Christmas in the SAS Lounge in Copenhagen and it turned out to be a very lovely and productive day. We Spent Seven Hours In The SAS Lounge Copenhagen On Christmas Day We arrived in Copenhagen (CPH) from Chicago (ORD) at around...
One Mile at a Time
This Hyatt Customer Service Interaction Is Brutal: Is It The New Normal?
Over the past year, Hyatt has outsourced a lot of its customer service, and many people have reported a decline in customer support.
You Are Travel
This New Mr & Mrs Smith Property Will Get You Close to Yellowstone, and it’s not a Bad Rate on Hyatt
​tl;dr – It’s strategic and affordable! ​If your 2026 plans include checking out any National Parks, namely Yellowstone,… The post This New Mr & Mrs Smith Property Will Get You Close to Yellowstone, and it’s not a Bad Rate on Hyatt appeared first on You Are Travel.
One Mile at a Time
EVA Air Launching Taipei To Washington Dulles Flights As Of July 2026
EVA Air has just revealed plans to launch flights to its newest destination in North America as of the middle of 2026, and it’ll be among the carrier’s longest routes to date…
One Mile at a Time
Transfer Capital One Miles To Avianca Lifemiles With 15% Bonus: Worth It?
The Capital One mileage program has just launched its newest transfer bonus, and it could represent a good value…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
British Airways ‘Crashes Out’ Of Top On-Time Airlines Just Months After Boasting About Major Improvements
Just months after boasting about its use of artificial intelligence to improve operational performance and get its flights away as scheduled, British Airways has crashed out of an influential list of the most on-time airlines. It’s quite the reversal of fortune for British Airways, which has reportedly spent millions of...
ATX Jetsetter
Allegiant Announces Merger With Sun Country
Allegiant and Sun Country are merging in a $1.5 billion deal with Allegiant emerging as the combined carrier. The post Allegiant Announces Merger With Sun Country appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
{Tech} for Travel
Wave of new Hyper and Targus launches hit CES 2026
CES 2026 News: Hyper and Targus announce 8 new products including HyperSpace Trackpad Pro (240Hz), Qi2.2 FindMy 5K/10K banks up to 25W and Targus Voyager EXP. The post Wave of new Hyper and Targus launches hit CES 2026 appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
{Tech} for Travel
Watch upgrade Smartlet strap launches for mechanical and smartwatch in one
CES 2026 News: Smartlet strap keeps the aesthetic value of fine watchmaking while adding smartwatch notifications, sport functions, health tracking, GPS and daily apps. The post Watch upgrade Smartlet strap launches for mechanical and smartwatch in one appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Economy Class & Beyond
IndiGo takes delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR as it plans its long-haul ambitions
IndiGo is the latest carrier to add the extra-long-range Airbus A321XLR, with the first aircraft recently delivered to the airline. The delivery of the A321XLR marks a big step forward as IndiGo plans out its long-term expansion strategy. The aircraft will be deployed on the airline’s upcoming non-stop services connecting ...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: TK1754 Oslo to Istanbul (Business Class) – Growing Old in Style
TK1754 – Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Istanbul Airport – BUSINESS CLASS Growing Old with In Style Time for a new business class experience. How does the Turkish Airlines Mid-Haul Experience stack up?  In this mammoth trip report (note, headings subject to change) Yes. I’m that old. Next. Off to Heathrow,...
{Tech} for Travel
Long-range ebike upgrade Heybike X Series confirms 90-mile range
CES 2026 News: Heybike X Series adds NFC card, PIN or app start, TFT display, Shimano Altus 8-speed drivetrain, direct power transfer tech, and IP65-rated electronics. The post Long-range ebike upgrade Heybike X Series confirms 90-mile range appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Economy Class & Beyond
Emirates continues its Premium Economy rollout, with new routes and service expansion
Emirates is continuing its Premium Economy expansion, with a number of routes having the product deployed. Let’s explore. The airline will achieve this using both retrofitted Boeing 777 and new Airbus A350 to destinations in Europe, North America, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Australia, bringing Premium Economy and its...
{Tech} for Travel
Phone gaming upgrade Ohsnap MCON Controller launches snap on grip
CES 2026 News: Ohsnap MCON Controller snaps to the back of a smartphone and deploys fold out grips. Kickback mode lets you prop the phone for tabletop play. The post Phone gaming upgrade Ohsnap MCON Controller launches snap on grip appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Economondo
What Are Royal Air Maroc Like? Paris to Casablanca on a Boeing 737-800
Embarking on my first ever ride with Moroccan national carrier Royal Air Maroc