Economy Class & Beyond
Etihad Airways to fly to Calgary
It seems that Etihad Airways has a bit of an adventurous spirit, with the airline selecting Calgary, Canada, as its next long-haul destination. The new route opens up a link between the Middle East and Western Canada. It’s planned to commence on 3rd November 2026, operating four times a week. According...
{Tech} for Travel
American Airlines app adds hotel and meal vouchers for delays
A major update to the American Airlines app adds hotel and meal vouchers for disrupted flights, alongside new rebooking and communication tools. The post American Airlines app adds hotel and meal vouchers for delays appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: For the love of Nasi Lemak, Laksa and Hawker Markets in Singapore – Growing Old in Style
For the love of Nasi Lemak and Hawker Market foods in Singapore Growing Old In Style If there’s one thing to do in Singapore’s tourism scene, it’s to explore the food scene and enjoy the local colours and flavours—time to head into the world of Hawker Markets and Food Centres....
Economy Class & Beyond
Gulf Air to roll out Starlink connectivity
Another airline has signed for the Starlink connectivity service by SpaceX – this time, it’s Gulf Air. Gulf vAir Airbus A321neo – Image, Economy Class and Beyond Gulf Air announced the rollout of Starlink high-speed internet across its entire fleet starting mid-2026, offering complimentary Wi-Fi to passengers onboard its aircraft,...
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The Bulkhead Seat
American Express Tightens Centurion® Lounge Access With New Guest and Layover Time Limits
American Express is rolling out another round of access restrictions for its Centurion® Lounges.… The post American Express Tightens Centurion® Lounge Access With New Guest and Layover Time Limits appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
The Points of Life
Hyatt Place JAX Airport: It’s Near the Airport
If you are looking for someone who has been to more Hyatt Places than he would care to share, look no further than TPOL. In this latest installment of cursory reviews of the Hyatt Place, I take on the Hyatt Place JAX airport. I had a law conference on Amelia...
One Mile at a Time
Trump “Decertifies” Planes Produced In Canada: This Makes Zero Sense
Last night, President Trump took to social media to ban all aircraft produced in Canada from operating in the United States… or at least that’s how it was written. I want to provide an update, because within hours, White House officials have claimed this isn’t quite as bad as Trump...
View from the Wing
My Bilt Palladium Card Arrived — Mirror Metal Is Absurdly Fun, Earn Rate Can Reach 7.4 Partner Points Per Dollar
The Bilt Palladium card showed up before I can even use it — and yes, the mirror-finish metal is pure gimmick and still ridiculously fun. But the real reason I’m excited is the math: between Bilt Cash and Rent Day transfer bonuses, the earn rate can reach 7.4 partner points...
Miles For Family
New Disney Credit Card Leaked, 35 Hyatt Brands and More
Happy Friday! New Disney Inspire Card: Signs for a new Disney credit card were spotted at Epcot this week with a $600 bonus (through e-gift card and statement credit) after $1000 in spending. Annual fee unknown. This card is not online yet. See this post on Doctor of Credit. Hyatt...
One Mile at a Time
Lufthansa Airbus A380s Getting New Business Class, But Not Allegris Seats
For a couple of years now, we’ve known that Lufthansa plans to introduce new business class cabins on its Airbus A380s. While this project was first supposed to start in 2025, that timeline was ultimately delayed. There’s now an update, as the airline has formally announced when these planes will...
TravelUpdate
Earn Up to 125,000 Miles, Limited Time Delta SkyMiles Welcome Bonus Offers Are Back!
With these limited time offers from American Express, you can earn up to 125,000 bonus Delta SkyMiles from a single credit card bonus.
View from the Wing
American Made Wi-Fi Free on Most Planes — Subscribers Still Get Billed $50 a Month Unless They Cancel
American just made Wi-Fi free on most planes — but if you’re on the $50-a-month subscription, the charges keep coming unless you cancel. The monthly plan still bills even though it covers the same aircraft that now offer free access (the only difference is you can skip the AT&T ad),...
TravelUpdate
Earn 100,000 points! Chase Ink Business Preferred Card Review
With this limited time offer on the Chase Ink Business Preferred Card, you can earn a welcome bonus of 100,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points.
Economy Class & Beyond
Etihad Airways to fly to Calgary
It seems that Etihad Airways has a bit of an adventurous spirit, with the airline selecting Calgary, Canada, as its next long-haul destination. The new route opens up a link between the Middle East and Western Canada. It’s planned to commence on 3rd November 2026, operating four times a week. According...
Frequent Miler
Another dance with a Lifemiles sweet spot and a Lifemiles+ subscription
When Avianca Lifemiles launched their Lifemiles+ subscriptions (henceforth called Lifemiles Plus) a couple of years ago, I said that they were a great deal for Lifemiles enthusiasts. As an avid Lifemiles user at the time, I was particularly excited about the offering. I then proceeded not to redeem another Lifemile...
Live and Let’s Fly
White House Clarifies Trump’s “Ban” On Canadian-Made Jets
Angry at what he sees as a slow certification process for Gulfstream jets in Canada, U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a decree (on social media of course) “decertifying” aircraft made in Canada and threatened 50% tariffs on future deliveries. But the White House has quickly clarified that this ban...
One Mile at a Time
TSA Rolls Out $45 Identity Verification Fee For Travelers Without Eligible IDs
Several weeks back, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced plans to add a new fee for those who don’t have an eligible ID they can use to clear airport security checkpoints. With this new policy being implemented in the coming days, we now have all the details of how this...
Eye of the Flyer
How to Select Your Delta Choice Benefits on the Fly Delta App
Delta Diamond and Platinum Medallion®s have only one option for selecting their Choice Benefits: the Fly Delta app. If you haven’t yet selected your 2025 Choice Benefits, do it now. You have until January 31, 2026, to pull the trigger. Er, tap your selection. Not sure what to pick at...
View from the Wing
Amex New Centurion Rules Target Guests and Layovers — But Crowding Won’t Change Without Entry Caps
American Express is tightening Centurion Lounge access again — targeting guests who are not on the same flight and limiting long connection layovers to five hours. It sounds like a crackdown, but it misses the real driver of the lines: too many cardmembers with effectively unlimited entry relative to lounge...
Travel Codex
Review: American A321XLR Business Class Flagship Suite, JFK to LAX
Last month, I flew American’s inaugural flight on the A321XLR in Premium Economy. Recently, I boarded the swanky new plane again, this time to experience American A321XLR Business Class. The verdict: the Flagship Suite is a nice seat, but with a few notable flaws, and the consistently inconsistent service that...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
United Airlines Teases New ‘Coastliner’ Airplane But What Exactly Is It?
United Airlines is teasing a type of airplane that is due to join its fleet in the coming months, and while the Chicago-based carrier is keeping the details very under wraps, we now know that the aircraft will go by the name of ‘Coastliner.’ The question is: What exactly is...
One Mile at a Time
Amex Centurion Lounges Add Two New Access Restrictions As Of July 2026
American Express is known for its popular network of Centurion Lounges. Crowding has been a major issue with these lounges over the years (well, and most credit card lounges), so we’ve seen all kinds of access restrictions added. Along those lines, Amex has just revealed plans to add another two...
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BoardingArea
Review: Avianca/TAP Air Portugal Lounge  – Miami Int’l (MIA), Concourse H-J
Small and comfortable lounge highlighted by a made-to-order menu The summary The shared Avianca and TAP Air Portugal Lounge in Miami’s H-J concourse provides a welcome space for Star Alliance Gold and Priority Pass travelers. The lounge shares its entry with the LATAM lounge, one level up from the departure...
One Mile at a Time
Major Starbucks Rewards Changes: Devaluation, But With Elite Status!
Starbucks has announced major changes to its Starbucks Rewards loyalty program. While I can’t say I’m some diehard Starbucks fan, or that this is directly airline or hotel related, it’s still a major loyalty program, and it’s interesting to see the changes…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
White House Forced To Row Back Trump’s Threats On Canadian Made Airplane Over Mass Grounding Warning
The White House has been forced to row back on President Trump’s latest threat to ‘decertify’ all airplanes made in Canada. The swift U-turn emerged as it became clear that the administration’s retaliatory action over a perceived snub of Gulfstream private jets would lead to thousands of planes being grounded...
ATX Jetsetter
President Trump Bans Canadian Made Aircraft via Social Media Post
President Donald Trump took to social media to announce a decertification of all Canadian made aircraft. The post President Trump Bans Canadian Made Aircraft via Social Media Post appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
The Bulkhead Seat
Air Canada Unveils New Quito Service and Expands Year-Round European Routes
Air Canada has announced a new international destinations and increased capacity across Europe, Latin… The post Air Canada Unveils New Quito Service and Expands Year-Round European Routes appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Wild About Travel
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth): A City That Has Lost Its Way.
I rode by minibus along the Garden Route after a week exploring wineries, hikes, whales, coffee, food and South African hospitality. We arrived in Port Elizabeth in a different world. Load shedding had struck, the streets were dark, traffic lights blank or flashing, and pools of water from generators showed...
Economy Class & Beyond
Delta Air Lines signs for further Airbus A330neo and A350 aircraft
It seems Delta’s fleet expansion is continuing unabated, with the airline signing for 31 additional widebody aircraft from Airbus. Delta Airbus A330neo and Airbus A350 – Image Airbus The 31 additional aircraft have been broken down as 16 A330-900s and 15 A350-900s. Once delivered, Delta’s widebody fleet will have grown...
{Tech} for Travel
AI training Amazfit Active Max brings Zepp Coach to workouts
CES 2026 News: Amazfit Active Max launches with 5 ATM water rating, mic and speaker, Bluetooth and BLE 5.3, plus 4 GB storage for offline music and podcasts. The post AI training Amazfit Active Max brings Zepp Coach to workouts appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Economy Class & Beyond
Aer Lingus to shutter its Manchester base
It has been rumoured for weeks now, but it seems that Aer Lingus is to suspend its UK operation that is based in Manchester. Aer Lingus’ Manchester transatlantic will wind down operations as of 31st March 2026. The Manchester -New York operations will cease earlier, on 23rd February 2026. The airline...
Economy Class & Beyond
Chiltern Railways Introduces its “new” trains – Welcome the “Explorers”
The “new” Chiltern Trains Mark 5a train sets have finally entered commercial service today between Birmingham Moor Street and London Marylebone. And because they’re new trains, they need branding – Welcome the “Explorers“. Chiltern Railways Explorer train set at Birmingham Moor Street – Image, Chiltern Railways. The Explorer fleet has...
Economondo
A Superb Short Hop with Malaysia Airlines: Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok on the Boeing 737-800
Flying my first ever flight with Malaysia Airlines on a short hop from Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok
Economy Class & Beyond
NEEDS ADDIITONAL IMAGES AND VIDEOS: SK815 Oslo Airport to London Heathrow (Economy Class)
SK815 Oslo Gardermoen Airport to London Heathrow Terminal 2 (Economy Class) Growing  Old 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 report (note,...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: The Intercontinental Singapore (Frasers House) – Growing Old in Style
The Intercontinental Singapore (Frasers House) Growing Old in Style It’s time to head to one of my favourite hotels in the world, which is just classical in so many ways and able to hit the right service notes.  A shame the owners have switched flags on it now…  In this...
{Tech} for Travel
Apple AirTag 2 launches with louder speaker and wider range
With enhanced connectivity and louder alerts, the Apple AirTag 2 makes locating lost items even easier using Apple’s Find My network. The post Apple AirTag 2 launches with louder speaker and wider range appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.