Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – LATAM Boeing 777-300 “Star Wars Stormtrooper” at London Heathrow
It’s May the 4th – A Day to Celebrate the Jedi Holiday of Star Wars.  And also time for some more Airplane Art. Hailing from the Dark Side… sorry, from South America, is a LATAM Brazil Boeing 777-300ER, painted with a Stormtrooper on the tail, promoting Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge at...
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (3rd May)
We’re into the first of the May Bank Holidays in the United Kingdom, and I’m on the ground. There are good reasons, as I’ve dumped an airfare and a bit extra into a new project (which I’ll be writing about at length later). For now, it’s Saturday again, so it...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Hyatt Regency O’Hare, Rosemont – Springtime Transatlantic Adventures
Springtime Transatlantic Adventures Hyatt Regency O’Hare, Rosemont In this Adventure So, 80 more Tier Points. Always demanding more, British Airways… To the joy of Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 with FlixBus British Airways Galleries South Lounge and T5B Lounge British Airways BA295 London Heathrow to Chicago O’Hare in World Traveller Plus...
{Tech} for Travel
Lightweight Travel with Gomatic Method Luggage Carry-On
With more packing space and wheels that glide anywhere, the Gomatic Method Luggage Carry-On is built to handle serious travel with ease. The post Lightweight Travel with Gomatic Method Luggage Carry-On appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
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Ultimate Packing List For Your Alaska Cruise Adventure
When I first started preparing for an Alaska cruise, I quickly learned one golden rule: packing for this adventure is all about embracing variety in weather. From chilly glaciers to sunny afternoons on deck, Alaska challenges the best of us to be versatile and organized. Over the years, I've seen...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
United Airlines Cancels Flights to Tel Aviv in Aftermath of Houthi Missile Attack On Airport
United Airlines has canceled its twice-daily service from Newark to Tel Aviv until May 8 at the earliest after a ballistic missile fired by Houthi rebels in Yemen struck the outskirts of Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport on Sunday morning. According to local officials, eight people were injured by shrapnel...
Suites and Lobbies
Hawai‘i Marches Toward Luxury-Only Tourism with Steep New Hotel Tax
Hawai‘i hotels are already some of the most expensive in the nation. A quick search reveals mid-tier brands like Courtyard by Marriott regularly topping $250 a night. But that’s just the starting price—once you arrive, the real sticker shock begins. Add in $50 a night for parking. A $60 daily...
View from the Wing
Etihad Adds First Class To A321s—But ‘World First’ Claim Is Just Wrong
Etihad’s new Airbus A321LRs will feature a first class suite in addition to lie flat business class product. That’s a surprising choice considering that the market for first class is usually on the longest flights, rather than medium-distance routes likely to be service with these aircraft, and because even most...
Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – LATAM Boeing 777-300 “Star Wars Stormtrooper” at London Heathrow
It’s May the 4th – A Day to Celebrate the Jedi Holiday of Star Wars.  And also time for some more Airplane Art. Hailing from the Dark Side… sorry, from South America, is a LATAM Brazil Boeing 777-300ER, painted with a Stormtrooper on the tail, promoting Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge at...
Your Mileage May Vary
Why Airlines Will Never Get In-Flight Entertainment Right
Airlines spend a ton of money trying to enhance the in-flight experience. They have to do something to distract you from the fact that your seat is a little smaller…
Miles To Memories
Getting What I Pay For – Why I Splurge on Certain Points and Miles Redemptions
Sometimes, I chase the opposite of a deal. I pay more for some points and miles redemptions for these reasons. The post Getting What I Pay For – Why I Splurge on Certain Points and Miles Redemptions appeared first on Miles to Memories.
One Mile at a Time
Iberia A321XLR Business Class: A Mixed Bag
Hello from the United States, as Ive completedmy quick Aer Lingus & Iberia A321XLR adventure. On the way out, I flew Aer Lingus’ Airbus A321XLR business class, which I’ve already covered. Then for the return, I flew Iberia’s Airbus A321XLR business class on the eight hour flight from Madrid (MAD)...
View from the Wing
100,000 Points For Travel: Chase Just Relaunched One Of The Best Credit Card Deals Ever
We haven't seen an offer like this in nearly four years. You can redeem the points at 1.25 cents apiece towards travel through Chase's portal, or transfer them to airline and hotel points. Continue reading 100,000 Points For Travel: Chase Just Relaunched One Of The Best Credit Card Deals...
Live and Let’s Fly
Missing: Premium American Airlines Aadvantage Awards To Asia
Despite more partners to Asia, falling demand, and fewer business travelers, premium award space using American Airlines Aadvantage miles is mostly missing.  So Many Partners, So Few Seats Within oneworld, American Airlines has partnerships with a number of Asian carriers: Japan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Sri Lankan, Malaysia Airlines, Fiji Airways...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Miles & More Mileage Bargains May 2025 – Big discounts of 50% or more on award flights around the world
The latest set of Miles & More Mileage Bargains (Meilenschnaeppchen) discounted mileage awards are here for this month. We see many more offers make their way back into the promotion after a very thinned out March! Let’s look at this month’s offers: For those in the U.S. there are 224...
Points With a Crew
17 Tech and Travel Deals at Amazon This Weekend
Some decent Amazon weekend deals on travel and tech gear going on this weekend, including headphones, luggage, locks, packing cubes and supplies, travel books and ...
One Mile at a Time
Qatar Airways Takes (Not So Subtle) Dig At Riyadh Air In Shady New Ad
Qatar Airways is attacking airline startup Riyadh Air in its newest ad campaign, essentially accusing the airline of being a copycat. This is sort of subtle, but also not at all. Apparently this is also the first of many ads on this topic.
Monkey Miles
Review: Kimpton Everly Los Angeles – am I too old for Hollywood?
The Kimpton Everly is about as Hollywood as you could get. Just off the 101, overlooking the Hollywood Hills, and walking distance pretty everything you’d wanna do in Hollywood ( the walk of fame, Chinese theater, etc ). You’re paying for this location, and personally, I’m not a big fan...
Your Mileage May Vary
Why Are TSA Officers Rude? These TSA Officers Explain
Depending on who you ask, the TSA doesn’t have a great reputation. Sure plenty of people say they’re doing a good job. But then you hear comments about “security theater”…
View from the Wing
American Airlines Charged For Business Class—But This Was The Seat
Here's the state of an American Airlines A321T seat. These just haven't seen much maintenance lately at all. Airline executives acknowledged that the A321Ts were getting long in the tooth as far back as 2019, but didn't want to refresh them. They did promise to clean them better. Continue...
Altitude Yes
Review: Thompson Washington D.C., by Hyatt
I enjoyed my stay at the Thompson Washington D.C., located in the Navy Yard neighborhood of the city. The post Review: Thompson Washington D.C., by Hyatt first appeared on Altitude Yes.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Receive FREE Gold Elite Status with Pan Pacific (GHA) DISCOVERY
Pan Pacific Hotels which are part of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) DISCOVERY program are handing free Gold Elite Status with no stay required! If you do complete a Pan Pacific stay by August 31 though you will earn 3x D$! Gold Elite Status is the first elite status level...
View from the Wing
American Airlines Gives Away Your Seat If They Think You’ll Be Late—Then Denies Compensation When You’re Not
An American Airlines passenger showed up at the airport on time. Their flight took off on time and landed on time. They made it to their connecting gate - but the airline told them that because of a "delay" they wouldn't be allowed to board. Their seat...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Partial Rainbow Over Warsaw. Sunday Morning Photograph.
I witnessed a partial rainbow over Warsaw from my hotel room during my trip to Poland back in 2017. For the first time on my trip to Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Belarus, and Poland, the precipitation was in the form of rain instead of snow when I was in Warsaw...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
British Airways Pilots and Flight Attendants Left Stranded in Tel Aviv After Airline Cancels Flights
British Airways pilots and flight attendants who were enjoying a layover in Tel Aviv on Sunday have been left stranded in Israel after a ballistic missile fired from Houthi rebels in Yemen penetrated Israel’s air defense system and struck within the perimeter of Ben Gurion International Airport. According to the...
The Bulkhead Seat
May the 4th Be With You! Celebrate With Star Wars Themed Aircraft Around the World
Happy Star Wars Day! I am a diehard fan of the galaxy far, far… The post May the 4th Be With You! Celebrate With Star Wars Themed Aircraft Around the World appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Live and Let’s Fly
Mixed Financial Results Paint Murky Travel Picture In 2025
As airlines, hotel chains, and travel providers report earnings and adjust financial forecasts, 2025 is full of mixed results and conflicting signals.  Financial Winners, Bright Points Focusing on the bright spots, the first quarter of 2025 produced some winners despite tourism challenges. LATAM, United, Delta A surprising bright spot in...
One Mile at a Time
I’m Struggling With This Air Canada Aeroplan Complaint…
A traveler is angry at Air Canada Aeroplan, because her Air India business class seat was broken on an award ticket, among other things. Is there merit to this complaint, or is the frustration misdirected?
Economondo
An Unexpected Greek High Speed Ferry Ride: Rhodes to Kastellorizo with Dodekanisos Seaways
Sailing onboard a Dodekanisos Seaways high speed ferry from Rhodes to the small island of Kastellorizo
Economy Class & Beyond
American Airlines to bring “Afternoon Tea” onboard
Ah. There’s nothing that causes a fight faster than innocently asking, “Jam on top or Cream on top?”. Of course, I’m referring to the tradition of Afternoon Tea, which American Airlines is planning to try out. You have arrived at a propitious moment, coincident with your country’s one indisputable contribution...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Into the USA and the avid Hotel, Des Plaines (Near Chicago O’Hare) – Springtime Transatlantic Adventures
Springtime Transatlantic Adventures Into the USA and The avid Hotel, Des Plaines Good afternoon USA. It’s time to cross into the country and head to the avid hotel. With some winds and rain to boot.  In this Adventure So, 80 more Tier Points. Always demanding more, British Airways… To the...
Economy Class & Beyond
Icelandair to shed its widebody fleet
Icelandair is in the process of adjust its fleet, as Airbus A321LR and Boeing 737 MAX aircraft join the airline. This leaves the Boeing 767-300ER fleet, which is very much out of place. And they won’t be around much longer. Icelandair operates a fleet of three Boeing 767-300ER aircraft. In...
{Tech} for Travel
Delta Uber Partnership Now Live for SkyMiles Members
Earn SkyMiles faster with the new Delta Uber partnership, where members now get rewarded for Uber rides, premium trips, and Uber Eats orders over $40. The post Delta Uber Partnership Now Live for SkyMiles Members appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Economy Class & Beyond
Ascend Airways UK relinks UK and Sierra Leone
Ascend Airways UK has successfully operated the inaugural flight from London Gatwick to Freetown, Sierra Leone on behalf of Air Sierra Leone. This introduction of this flight marks a re-establishment of direct air connectivity between the two countries after a 12-year hiatus. The historic flight took place on April 26, with the...
{Tech} for Travel
Limited Edition Nomad Rocky Point Band Gets the Glow for Apple Watch
Glow is back and bolder than ever. Meet the Nomad Rocky Point Band Icy Blue Glow, a waterproof, limited-edition, ready-for-anything band. The post Limited Edition Nomad Rocky Point Band Gets the Glow for Apple Watch appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Economy Class & Beyond
Jet2 to take off with Costa Coffee
For those of you who missed getting a Costa Coffee in the airport, there’s good news if you’re flying Jet2 and Jet2Holidays – with them teaming up to offer drinks as part of the in-flight service. From Thursday 1st May 2025, passengers jet2.com or jet2jholidays can enjoy  a selection of...