Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (21st February)
We’re deep into February, with Lent, the Lunar New Year and Ramadan all occurring on the same week. But the news cycle doesn’t stop – so it’s time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. LNER Class A3 4472 Flying Scotsman (60613) steaming at rest whilst it waits for...
Economondo
Starting My Greenlandic Adventure: Copenhagen to Kangerlussuaq on an Air Greenland Airbus A330-800
Join me as I start the trip of a lifetime, flying from Copenhagen to Kangerlussuaq in Greenland, on an Air Greenland A330-800
Economy Class & Beyond
Malaysia Airlines to add a third daily service to Doha
Malaysia Airlines is enhancing connectivity between Malaysia and the Middle East with the introduction of a third daily non-stop service between Kuala Lumpur and Doha. Malaysia Airlines Airbus A330-300 – Image, Economy Class and Beyond  This new frequency increases operations on the Kuala Lumpur – Doha route from two flights...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Another four hours at Oslo Airport – Growing Old in Style
Another four hours at Oslo Airport Growing Old in Style It’s time to re-enter Norway and deal with a four-hour transit as I switch from Turkish Airlines to SAS. And an unwelcome phonecall to make this trip a little more challenging.  In this mammoth trip report Yes. I’m that old....
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Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Kristi Noem’s Emergency Measures To Suspend TSA PreCheck And Global Entry Will Lead To Longer Wait Times For Everyone, Travel Experts Warn
Aviation analysts have warned that Transportation Secretary Kristi Noem’s decision to suspend TSA PreCheck and Global Entry in an effort to “conserve resources” during a lapse in funding to the Department of Homeland Security will actually have the opposite effect and put more strain on officers. With less than 12...
View from the Wing
DCA Airport Tower Just Ditched Paper Flight Strips—Only Took FAA 43 Years [Roundup]
Washington National Airport’s control tower just replaced paper flight strips with electronic ones—finally abandoning an FAA practice that lasted 43 years. Also in this roundup: Selena Gomez’s unexpected love for DFW Terminal E, Southwest pilots getting teased for their taxi speeds, American Airlines quietly raising checked-bag fees, and a TikToker...
TravelUpdate
Does anyone remember the Short S.8 Calcutta flying boat?
The Short S.8 Calcutta was manufactured by the British firm Short Brothers based in Rochester. Powered by a…
TravelUpdate
DHS Suspends Global Entry & TSA Pre Check Due to Partial Government Shutdown
Due to the current partial government shutdown, the DHS has suspended programs like TSA PreCheck and Global Entry, starting today at 6 AM ET.
One Mile at a Time
Delta Pilot & JFK ATC Argue: “Don’t Freak Out On Me,” “I Make Mistakes”
Isn’t it kind of wild how one air traffic controller can build such a ”name” for himself, and not in a good way?
Live and Let’s Fly
Tariffs Are Out: Will Foreign Travelers Come Back to the US?
The Supreme Court struck down Trump’s tariffs, but the US travel slump runs deeper than trade policy. Will the ruling actually change anything? Friday was a big day in American legal history. The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in Learning Resources Inc. v. Trump that President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff program,...
One Mile at a Time
Insanity: Trump Administration Suspends TSA PreCheck & Global Entry
This doesn’t strike me as being terribly logical, or as a winning strategy politically… but maybe it’ll get reversed within hours, kind of like that El Paso Airport (ELP) shut down?
You Are Travel
A New “Busiest” Airport in the US?
​tl;dr – Has Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport really lost the throne? ​There’s a new ‘busiest’ airport in the… The post A New “Busiest” Airport in the US? appeared first on You Are Travel.
View from the Wing
Kristi Noem Suspends TSA PreCheck and Global Entry—But TSA’s Own Findings Show It Means More Staff, Less Security
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem suspended TSA PreCheck and Global Entry during the ongoing government shutdown, claiming it conserves staff—but TSA’s own documented findings clearly show the opposite. Eliminating expedited security means longer lines, increased staffing demands, and ultimately less-secure airports.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
TSA PreCheck And Global Entry Will Be Suspended From Sunday As Partial Government Shutdown Drags On
Travelers are set for a major shock as it has emerged that TSA PreCheck and Global Entry are set to be suspended from 6:00 am ET on Sunday due to a lapse in federal funding for the Department of Homeland Security. While the Trump administration has yet to officially confirm...
Eye of the Flyer
British Airways Crew Drugged, Delta Restores Ultra-Long Hawaii Routes, SpaceX Affects More Airspace & Uber Odometer Scandal – Weekly Travel News
Here are this week’s cruise headlines and news from around the web and interweb: ‘How Did Uber Allow That Toyota Onto The App?’: Uber Has 120,000 Miles. Then The Customer Runs The Tag Delta Air Lines has reinstated the longest domestic route in the United States ‘Fast-spreading’ measles outbreak hits...
PointsMath
Promotion Weekly February 2026 Third Edition
Here are the latest promotion weekly for the February 2026 Third Edition, covering airline miles and hotel points promotions, including opportunities to buy miles and points with bonuses & discount, book award flights for fewer miles, earn bonus miles and points, save on stays at major hotel chains, earn points...
The Bulkhead Seat
Ugh: TSA PreCheck® and Global Entry Suspended Amid Partial Government Shutdown
The US Department of Homeland Security has suspended the TSA PreCheck® and Global Entry… The post Ugh: TSA PreCheck® and Global Entry Suspended Amid Partial Government Shutdown appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
PointsMath
IHG Flash Sale Promotion: Save Up to 25%
IHG is offering up to 25% off stays in IHG hotels in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean. As this is a flash sale, bookings must be made by 26 February 2026. IHG 2026 Flash Sale Promotion: Basics If you have upcoming stays planned at IHG in...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
TSA Pre✓ and Global Entry To Be Suspended: Sunday, February 22 Travel Alert
The TSA Pre✓ and Global Entry trusted traveler programs will reportedly be suspended by the Department of Homeland Security effective as of tomorrow, Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 6:00 in the morning Eastern Standard Time, according to multiple sources. The suspension of the two popular programs which allow travelers who are...
Eye of the Flyer
BREAKING: TSA PreCheck and Global Entry Being Suspended on Sunday
No, this is not an April Fool’s Day headline. It’s real. Thanks to budget disagreements among politicians on all sides of the aisle (remember, it’s not Republicans and Democrats anymore), TSA PreCheck and Global Entry are being temporarily shut down starting Sunday, February 22, at 6:00 AM Eastern. According to...
Frequent Miler
Last Chance Deals: 3 transfer bonuses, free Enterprise points, Virgin Hotels award sale, & more
Welcome to our weekly list of what’s ending this week as well as a collection of some other deals that are due to end soon. There are more than 20 offers ending this coming week as next Saturday is the last day of the month. That includes transfer bonuses to Japan...
2PAXfly
WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday 22 February, 2026
Hope your weekend has been as enjoyable as mine, with a bit of theatre and a picnic. Below is a summary of the stories that appeared in the 2PAXfly blog over the last week. NEW ROUTES 2026 #3: Korean Air’s new Prestige Suites for Sydney By 2paxfly on 21 Feb...
Points With a Crew
Chase United℠ Business Card Review – New Higher Offer
If you're in the market for a new business card, the welcome offer from Chase's United Explorer Business card is a great option!
Points With a Crew
Should you sign up for the Capital One Venture or Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card?
Chase and Capital One both offer great mid-tier credit cards for travel points and miles. Which card is better?
Live from a Lounge
ANA Mileage Club’s International Award Sale through February 28, 2026 (including Indian routes)
ANA Mileage Club is running a sale on redemptions through its frequent flyer programme for flights through September 2026. India is included. Here are the details. The post ANA Mileage Club’s International Award Sale through February 28, 2026 (including Indian routes) appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
What Is Wrong With This Photograph? Part 341
After enjoying a day in Colonia del Sacramento in Uruguay, we were on our way to the ferry to return to Buenos Aires. For this edition of this popular game, can you guess what... The post What Is Wrong With This Photograph? Part 341 appeared first on The Gate.
Frequent Miler
Japanese etiquette, photo-ops in the National Parks, Doha’s air-conditioned forest, and a lawsuit aims to end TSA’s seizure of cash (Saturday Selection)
Throughout the week, our team shares articles they’ve stumbled upon that may interest our readers, even if they might not otherwise merit a full post. Here are some of the posts we found interesting this week: Japanese etiquette, photo-ops in the National Parks, Doha’s air-conditioned forest, and a lawsuit aims...
One Mile at a Time
Lufthansa Traps Passengers On Plane All Night After Flight Cancels, Airport Closes
This seems like an exceedingly poorly handled situation, especially when you consider that this happened at a hub (thanks to tv for flagging this)…
Economy Class & Beyond
Iberia to offer over 1.2 millon seats to the USA this summer
Iberia is putting its hopes in US traffic, with the airline offering over 1.2 million seats this summer between Spain and the USA. With the Northern Summer season coming along quickly (starting 29th March), Iberia is offering up to 166 flights a week (22 up from last year), making 1,280,254...
Economy Class & Beyond
Vietnam Airlines finalises an order for Boeing 737 MAX aircraft
Vietnam Airlines has announced that the carrier has finalised its first Boeing single-aisle order for 50 737 MAX aircraft. The addition of the 737-8 will enable Vietnam Airlines’ domestic and regional route growth plans as air travel demand continues to rise across Southeast Asia.  The Boeing 737-8 aircraft will primarily...
Economy Class & Beyond
Porter Airlines heads off to Austin and Chicago O’Hare
It seems Mr Porter wants new places to explore, with Porter Airlines adding new USA destinations – Austin and Chicago O’Hare.  Austin (Texas) The Austin service will start on 21st May 2026, operating five times weekly from Toronto Pearson Airport. As such, this will utilise an Embraer E195-E2 on this...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: TK1753 Istanbul Airport to Oslo Airport (BUSINESS CLASS)  – Growing Old in Style
TK1753 Istanbul Airport to Oslo Gardermoen Airport (BUSINESS CLASS) Growing Old in Style Time to head from one level of cold to another. It’s off to Oslo on an aircraft that feels like it’s done some hard time in its life.  In this mammoth trip report Yes. I’m that old....
Economondo
Royal Brunei Dreamliner Review: Sampling the Cheapest Direct Flight from Dubai to London
Flying with Royal Brunei Airlines on their fifth freedom overnight slog from Dubai to London Heathrow
Economy Class & Beyond
Lufthansa unveils its retrofitted A320 cabin
Lufthansa is retrofitting a number of its existing Airbus A320ceo (current engine option – the original production run of the A320) with new products inside the aircraft. The modernised cabin will be installed on 38 A320 aircraft, with a planned retrofit rate of one aircraft every 30 days. The first...
Economy Class & Beyond
Air India pushes forward with its planned Summer 2026 deployments
Air India is pushing forward its improved passenger experience, with the airline annocing will deploy aircraft featuring new, retrofitted or upgraded cabin interiors on additional key international routes as part of its Northern Summer operations for 2026. Business Class aboard Air India’s new Boeing 787=9 – Image, Air India  This...
Economy Class & Beyond
Aer Lingus to launch seasonal (and temporary) service to Barbados from Dublin
It seems Aer Lingus have got its calculator out and worked out it will be cheaper to operate its own service between Dublin and Barbados (Bridgetown), rather than send people to another carrier. As such, the airline is spinning up a temporary service to help its passengers. The seasonal/temporary service...