Economy Class & Beyond
JetBlue lines up its onboard winter wonderland
As we pass Halloween, the festive period is fast coming upon us. JetBlue is launching new products on board for the upcoming festive season. Who needs wings when you have charms? JetBlue’s Blue are launching a series of Charms. Designed for pop-in style charm shoes and apparel, these charms let...
Economondo
My Underwhelming Experience with Italy’s National Carrier: Rome to Heathrow with ITA Airways
Flying with ITA Airways on a Sunday afternoon service from Rome to London Heathrow
{Tech} for Travel
Seasonal Away Metallic Collection Limited Edition goes Festive
This winter, the Away Metallic Collection limited edition updates core luggage styles with new metallic colours for the festive travel season. The post Seasonal Away Metallic Collection Limited Edition goes Festive appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Economy Class & Beyond
SNAPSHOT: American Airlines 87 – London Heathrow to Chicago O’Hare in Main Cabin Extra
It’s time for something I haven’t done for some time… write a Snapshot, looking at the passenger experience aboard American Airlines 87 in Main Cabin Extra. I’m sure you know how I do this travel writing thing by now. But for those reading this for the first time, I have two...
Also on BoardingArea
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Delta Air Lines Unveils A Reimagined Version Of Its Iconic Flight Attendant Wrap Dress
Delta Air Lines has just revealed what its new flight attendant uniform will look like… although the designs may feel very familiar, given that the Atlanta-based carrier has leaned heavily into its heritage for this latest iteration of its workwear collection. No more so is that the case than with...
One Mile at a Time
Surprise: Hainan Airlines Mysteriously Adds Airbus A330-900neo To Fleet
China’s Hainan Airlines has just added the Airbus A330-900neo to its fleet. We had a clue that this was going to happen, though oddly there was no official announcement, and these deliveries are happening without much fanfare.
ATX Jetsetter
Flying Blue Promo Rewards: November 2025
Air France and KLM have released the list of more than thirty Flying Blue Promo Rewards for the month of November 2025. The post Flying Blue Promo Rewards: November 2025 appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
Frequent Miler
Amex broke my keep/cancel formula
In the post “Which Premium Cards are Keepers?” I presented a framework (along with a worksheet) for determining which premium cards are worth keeping. The general idea is to look at each credit card perk individually and ask yourself how much you’d be willing to pay if that perk were...
The Bulkhead Seat
Delta Air Lines Unveils Bold New Uniform Collection Known as “Distinctly Delta”
Delta Air Lines has revealed its first new uniform collection in nearly a decade… The post Delta Air Lines Unveils Bold New Uniform Collection Known as “Distinctly Delta” appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
One Mile at a Time
New Delta Uniform Collection Rolling Out In 2027, With Missoni Accessories
Delta Air Lines has announced plans to launch a new uniform collection. As you’d expect, it’s very premium!
Points With a Crew
Which Chase Ink card is best? (90K Offers Ending Soon)
There are 4 Chase Ink cards with increased bonuses right now (up to $1,000 or 100,000 Ultimate Rewards points). The best Chase Ink card is probably...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Comparing Tipping to Paying Taxes? Get Real…
“Tipping is a custom that can be hard to comprehend and understand. Even a lot of people in America are opposed to it. But being opposed to something isn’t enough to ignore it… You can be opposed to taxes, but you still have to pay.” This portion of a paragraph is...
Economy Class & Beyond
JetBlue lines up its onboard winter wonderland
As we pass Halloween, the festive period is fast coming upon us. JetBlue is launching new products on board for the upcoming festive season. Who needs wings when you have charms? JetBlue’s Blue are launching a series of Charms. Designed for pop-in style charm shoes and apparel, these charms let...
One Mile at a Time
American Airlines Plans Management Layoffs To Get Rid Of COVID Bloat
While exact details remain to be seen, it sounds like American Airlines is planning some significant layoffs for both management and support staff.
2PAXfly
QANTAS: First international service from Adelaide to Auckland joins new Air NZ service to Christchurch
It’s been more than a decade since Qantas flew anywhere overseas out of Adelaide, the capital of South Australia. It is also the city where I grew up. I can’t believe I missed these pieces of news. The inaugural Qantas flight to Auckland, New Zealand, departed from Adelaide on 31...
Frequent Miler
Where Hyatt Suite Upgrade Awards don’t work
In a past post about my perfect Hyatt mattress run, I mentioned paying more to secure a beachfront room. In response, a reader asked why I didn’t use a Hyatt Suite Upgrade Award for that purpose. The answer: Hyatt’s Suite Upgrade Awards don’t work at Destination Residences properties (which this...
View from the Wing
Delta Unveils New Uniforms – With Missoni Accessories, Bombas Socks, And A Return Of The Wrap Dress
Delta has unveiled its new Distinctly Delta uniforms for 65,000 employees — featuring Missoni-designed scarves and ties, Bombas socks, and a revived wrap dress from the airline’s early-2000s look. The collection begins wear testing in 2026 before rolling out systemwide in 2027. Continue reading Delta Unveils New Uniforms – With Missoni...
One Mile at a Time
FBI Indicts Investor For Fraudulently Buying Dozens Of Boeing 737 MAXs
Wait, you’re telling me a Miami-based investment firm was running a shady operation?! No way. In all honesty, it’s nice to see justice every once in a while…
Your Mileage May Vary
Hotel Review: Queens Hotel Portsmouth — The Historic Pre-Cruise Surprise We Didn’t Expect
There’s something about staying in a hotel with history. Chain hotels are predictable — clean, consistent, efficient — but sometimes we want a property with a story. A lobby that…
View from the Wing
After United’s Flight Attendants Overwhelmingly Rejected A Pay Deal That Barely Beat Inflation, Here’s Their 8 New Demands
After five years without a raise, 71% of United Airlines flight attendants rejected a union-backed deal that barely kept up with inflation. Now, the union is back at the table with eight new demands — from ground pay to better layover hotels. Continue reading After United’s Flight Attendants Overwhelmingly Rejected A...
Frequent Miler
$100 back on $500 or more at Carnival Cruise Lines with new Amex Offer (targeted, enrollment required)
There’s a new Amex Offer out today that’s good for $100 back on $500 or more at Carnival Cruise Lines. This offer is probably targeted, though it appears to be widely targeted. This could obviously be useful for those planning a Carnival cruise, but it could also juice things a...
Altitude Yes
JAL Offers Same-day Saver Fares on Select Domestic Routes, Combating Weak Demand
During a time of diminishing business travel, Japan Airlines is looking for ways to maximize load factors and capture demand. The post JAL Offers Same-day Saver Fares on Select Domestic Routes, Combating Weak Demand first appeared on Altitude Yes.
View from the Wing
American Airlines Fired Two Flight Attendants — And The Union Made Them Do It
American Airlines has fired two flight attendants — at their union’s insistence. The Association of Professional Flight Attendants reported both crewmembers for unpaid dues, triggering mandatory termination under its own contract. Continue reading American Airlines Fired Two Flight Attendants — And The Union Made Them Do It...
Economondo
My Underwhelming Experience with Italy’s National Carrier: Rome to Heathrow with ITA Airways
Flying with ITA Airways on a Sunday afternoon service from Rome to London Heathrow
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Earn 3x Miles & More miles for stays at Wyndham Hotels worldwide
Every fall we see airline program offers for stays with Wyndham Hotels – well at least from Miles & More and Turkish Miles&Smiles. And 2025 is no different with an offer now out for Miles & More! The 3x miles offer Earn 3x Miles & More Miles on all qualifying...
Frequent Miler
Problems combining Chase Ultimate Rewards points keep spreading
One of the reasons that Chase Ultimate Rewards points are so popular is the easy ability to combine points amongst your own Ultimate Rewards-earning cards or with one additional member of your household. Unfortunately, the process has become anything but easy for some cardholders — and a growing number of...
The Alviator
A Few Exciting Airline Products I’ll Be Reviewing Next
Here are some reviews I'm planning to write over the next quarter, as I transition to working within the air travel industry full-time. The post A Few Exciting Airline Products I’ll Be Reviewing Next appeared first on The Alviator.
Points With a Crew
Should You Buy Hyatt Points With a 20% Discount?
Hyatt is offering a discount if you buy points during the current promotion. But there are only a few times that it makes sense to purchase Hyatt points, like ....
Economy Class & Beyond
Qatar Airways signs a codeshare agreement with Air Algérie
Qatar Airways and Air Algérie announced a codeshare partnership. This agreement builds on the existing interline partnership between the two carriers to boost connectivity between Algeria, the Middle East and the Far East. The codeshare provides Qatar Airways customers easier access to Algiers as well as six other key destinations...
Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – United Airlines Airbus A320 climbing out of Chicago O’Hare International Airport
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a United Airlines Airbus A320 climbing out of Chicago O’Hare International Airport as it heads off on a short-haul mission. United Airlines operates a fleet of 71 Airbus A320 aircraft in its short to medium-haul fleet. The airline...
Economondo
A Spectacular Helicopter Ride: Svínoy to Vágar on an AW139
Flying from the small island of Svínoy to Vágar Airport on an Atlantic Airways AW139
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (1st November)
It’s the 1st of November. Mariah Carey has been defrosted, the nights are drawing in, and Birmingham’s “Frankfurt Christmas Market” has opened. But it’s still Saturday, so it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. A busy first evening for Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market. Now in...
Economondo
Are They Really That Good? My First Ride with Singapore Airlines: Copenhagen to Rome on an A350
Flying on one of Singapore Airlines' fifth freedom routes from Copenhagen to Rome on an Airbus A350
Economy Class & Beyond
Watch me Senpai! Crunchyroll rolls out on Delta
For those who are flying Delta Air Lines and need an Anime fix, there’s good news: with curated access to Crunchyroll now available in flight.   Hime, Crunchyroll’s original anime character, has officially taken to the skies with Delta – Image, Delta. Starting this month, anime content specially curated by...
Economy Class & Beyond
Virgin Atlantic adds Phuket to its winter leisure network
For those who wish for some warmth as we head into the winter, Virgin Atlantic is planning to launch a direct service to Phuket for Winter 2026. Virgin Atlantic is delighted to be launching new services between London Heathrow and Phuket for Winter 2026, connecting sunshine seekers with Thailand’s breathtaking beaches and...
Economy Class & Beyond
Korean Air joins the A350F family
Korean Air is the latest airline to sign for the Airbus A350F (the freighter variant of the A350), with the airline to take seven of the type. Korean Air will convert seven of its existing A350-1000 passenger aircraft orders to the A350F. Currently under development, the A350F can carry a...