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...
Also on BoardingArea
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.
Frequent Miler
A weekend in Birmingham, England: German Christmas market, Peaky Blinders experiences, canal cruise, & more
My in-laws came to visit us in the UK for a couple of weeks over Christmas and New Year. A month or two beforehand we discovered that they were interested in visiting some European Christmas markets at some point in the future. We tried to make that happen this trip...
Points With a Crew
Chase Ink Business Unlimited® vs. Chase Ink Business Cash® – $750 with no annual fee
The Chase Ink Unlimited and Chase Ink Cash are two of Chase's no-fee business credit cards. They both come with a great welcome offer and ...
2PAXfly
CONSUMER LAW: What to do when your flight is cancelled
Flight cancellations are a fact of life in peak travel periods, when airports and airlines are handling record numbers of passengers. When your travel plans suddenly unravel, whether it’s because of weather, airline issues or some other reason, you need to know what your rights are, what you can claim...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Short-Term Cash Versus Long-Term Loyalty
“Short-term cash versus long-term loyalty is very much the MO currently at American” is what Edward Pizzarello of Pizza in Motion wrote in this article pertaining to American Airlines offering Platinum Pro — what was then its new elite level status in the AAdvantage membership program — for sale. Let us...
You Are Travel
Allegiant and Sun Country Airlines Set to Merge – Could Be Very Interesting
​tl;dr – This link-up could, low-key create some interesting routes. ​Minnesota-based Sun Country Airlines and Nevada (Las Vegas)-based… The post Allegiant and Sun Country Airlines Set to Merge – Could Be Very Interesting appeared first on You Are Travel.
Frequent Miler
Which elite status would you prefer, American or Alaska? | Ask Us Anything Ep82 | 1-7-26
If you have to pick, which elite status would you prefer, American or Alaska? How does this new edit credit work? We answered these and many other questions on the Ask Us Anything hosted live on January 7th of 2026. Watch here: Or you can listen here: (04:25) – ​​Curious...
Your Mileage May Vary
How to Avoid Orlando’s Rental Car Toll Fees (and the Surprise Charges That Come With Them)
When you rent a car, there are almost always costs not included in the advertised price. Sales tax. Vehicle license recovery fee. Customer facility charge. Concession recovery fee. Parking surcharge.…
One Mile at a Time
Wow: Allegiant & Sun Country Merging, As Two Leisure Airlines Seek Synergies
There’s more consolidation coming to the US airline industry, and I can’t say this merger is particularly surprising.
The Bulkhead Seat
Breaking: Allegiant to Acquire Sun Country in $1.5 Billion Deal
Allegiant and Sun Country Airlines have announced a definitive merger agreement that will unite… The post Breaking: Allegiant to Acquire Sun Country in $1.5 Billion Deal appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
View from the Wing
Allegiant Buys Sun Country for $1.5 Billion — The Growth Story Is Easy. The Integration Risk Is the Problem.
Allegiant is buying Sun Country for $1.5 billion, betting it can sell across both airlines’ route networks and smooth out the seasonality that whipsaws leisure demand. The logic is simple—but integrating fleets, work groups, and operations is where mergers get expensive and blow up. Continue reading Allegiant Buys Sun Country for...
Travel Codex
Breaking: Allegiant Moves To Buy Sun Country In $1.5B Deal
Allegiant plans to acquire Sun Country in a $1.5B cash-and-stock deal. Approval may hinge on politics, timing, and the fragile ULCC landscape. A Leisure Airline Deal That Changes The Chessboard After years of airline mergers grinding to a halt under aggressive antitrust enforcement, a new deal has landed that will...
Frequent Miler
More Easy Rewards: Fee-free Visa Gift Cards at Staples
Staples is again offering fee-free fixed $200 Visa Gift Cards from Sunday, January 11th, through January 17, 2026. The limit is nine per customer per day (although some stores may allow more). Different stores appear to have different policies regarding the variable-load cards that some Staples now sell. Some folks...
Points With a Crew
5 myths about credit and your credit score
Building and maintaining good credit is one of the most important things you can do and a MUST before using credit cards for travel. Here are 5 myths about credit and 6 ways to check and improve...
Your Mileage May Vary
My Favorite Seat On A Plane
I love to fly in fancy airline seats. There’s nothing like flying in a lie-flat seat and getting to recline back and catch a few ZZZs at 35,000 feet. It’s…
One Mile at a Time
Atmos Rewards Summit Card 25K & 100K Global Companion Award Basics
Link: Learn more about theAtmos Rewards Summit Visa InfiniteCredit Card
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...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Northern Lights in Sweden. Aurora Borealis.
The main part of the itinerary to most of the Nordic countries was to view the northern lights in Sweden, Finland, Norway, and Iceland, as we had never personally witnessed this phenomenon before the trip — but Aurora Borealis might not have appeared due to weather and other factors. The first...
View from the Wing
Two Coach Passengers Refused to Leave First Class on American Airlines in Miami — Police Removed Them in Cuffs
Two coach passengers reportedly sat down in first class on an American Airlines flight departing Miami and refused to move. Airport police were called, and the women were escorted out of the gate area in cuffs—caught on video. Continue reading Two Coach Passengers Refused to Leave First Class on American Airlines...
Your Mileage May Vary
Which Cruise Lines Still Allow Topless Sunbathing? Here’s the Rundown
I don’t know if you’re aware, but there is a Facebook Page maintained by John Heald, the Brand Ambassador and senior cruise director of Carnival Cruise Lines and a blogger…
Your Mileage May Vary
Which Cruise Lines Still Allow Topless Sunbathing? Here’s the Rundown
I don’t know if you’re aware, but there is a Facebook Page maintained by John Heald, the Brand Ambassador and senior cruise director of Carnival Cruise Lines and a blogger…
Miles To Memories
Chase Sapphire or Ink Business Preferred? Why My Upgrade Decision’s Easy
In order to unlock travel partner transfers, would you upgrade to the Chase Sapphire or Ink Business Preferred? My decision's quite simple. The post Chase Sapphire or Ink Business Preferred? Why My Upgrade Decision’s Easy appeared first on Miles to Memories.
View from the Wing
Amex Platinum vs Sapphire Reserve vs Venture X vs Strata Elite: Which Premium Card Is Best For You?
Four premium cards dominate the space right now: Amex Platinum, Chase Sapphire Reserve, Capital One Venture X, and Citi Strata Elite. Let's break down lounges, credits, earn rates, and transfer partners—then show which card (or pair) actually makes sense for how you travel and spend. Continue reading Amex Platinum vs Sapphire...
Live and Let’s Fly
I Tried Status Free Airline, Hotel Free Agency And Hated It
After years of frustration with loyalty programs I proudly freed myself of the elite status grind. I hated it and came crawling back to both airline and hotel status.  Why Chasing Status Had Run Its Course Every year the requirements get higher, the benefits are fewer – what’s the point...
{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