Economy Class & Beyond
Eurowings adds further aircraft with PremiumBiz Seating
Eurowings has chosen to expand its Premium BIZ offering, with more aircraft being fitted with the 2-2 seating. The seats (based on Geven Seating’s Comodo seat) will see a further deployment onto eight Airbus A320neo aircraft. Instead of the usual six abreast (3-3 style seating configuration), Eurowings is introducing a...
Economy Class & Beyond
Google Launches “Share Item Location” in Find Hub for Android
Google has unveiled a new feature during Mobile World Congress, with work on their Find Hub being featured. For travellers, there will be something quite important rolling out – “Share Item Location”. It is similar to Apple’s “Find My Share My Item Location” function. It will give you a new...
Traveling For Miles
Life after BA’s “Tiermageddon” is just fine
It's a little over 14 months since British Airways announced that it was overhauling the way customers earn elite status in its frequent flyer program, and since it paid a firm of consultants a lot of money to change its program's name from "the British Airways Executive Club" to "the...
Frequent Miler
Caesars Rewards spending offers: 10% Chase Offer & $25 Citi Offer (stack with targeted Capital One Shopping promo)
There are a couple of targeted card-linked spending offers for Caesars Rewards at the moment that can save you up to 10% on your stay(s). The Deals Caesars Rewards Chase Offer – Get 10% back on up to $500 spend Caesars Rewards Citi Offer – Get $25 back on $250+...
2PAXfly
NEW ROUTES 2026 #5: Singapore Airlines with new A350 business class with doors — late 2026
After years of speculation, Singapore Airlines is refreshing its long-haul Airbus A350 business class with privacy doors. The rollout begins in the first half of 2026, with retrofits phased across selected long-haul A350 aircraft. When do we see these refreshed cabins in Australia? Background I’m doing a series of posts...
Travel With Grant
Breaking Up with My AMEX Coupon Book: No More Monthly, Quarterly, Semi-Annual, or Yearly Credits
Simplifying my American Express credit card lineup has freed me from the burden of managing numerous credits and annual fees. With less travel and a growing family, the allure of these perks has diminished, making this change a perfect fit.
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Frequent Miler
IHG timeshare promo: Get 3 night stay + 50K bonus points for $199
Holiday Inn Club Vacations has launched a new incentive, giving people the opportunity to book a three night stay and earn 50,000 bonus IHG One Rewards points in return for $199 and two or more hours of your time via a timeshare presentation. The Deal Get a 3 night vacation...
You Are Travel
Is Signia Hilton’s New ‘Big Brand’? – Hilton Planning Another ‘Mega’ Hotel In This Buzzy City
tl;dr – Signia might be Hilton’s new mega-Convention brand? While you are here check out this awesome upcoming…
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You Are Travel
Need to Barf? Take Your Pick From These Vintage “Airsickness Bags”
tl;dr – Quite an interesting collection. On Reddit, I stumbled across this collection of barf bags from airlines…
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Frequent Miler
Save 15% on IHG award stays at new hotels
For the last few years, IHG has been offering a 15% discount on award stays at new properties, with different hotels being discounted one, two, and three months ahead of time. The list of eligible hotels gets updated each month with new properties for three months ahead of time. Unusually...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Copa ConnectMiles: Earn up to 2,000 bonus miles for stays at Marriott Hotels in the U.S. & Latin America
Copa Airlines ConnectMiles is back with their bonus offer for Marriott stays and this time it has been expanded beyond Latin America to include some U.S. locations! The up to 2,000 bonus miles offer: Earn up to 2,000 bonus ConnectMiles for stays of 2 or more nights at participating Marriott...
Miles To Memories
Vegas Slot Payback Bombshell, Bally’s Vegas Sale Conspiracy & Metallica Wants Your Wallet!
Bally's purchase & A's stadium conspiracy, real Rambo has died, crazy LOW return to player & best Vegas street performer!
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View from the Wing
Southwest Is Testing Cleaning Only Premium Seats Between Flights — A Flight Attendants Union Leader Says It’s ‘Titanic’ Class Service
Southwest is experimenting with bringing cleaners on board between flights — but only to clean the premium extra-legroom section, leaving the rest of the cabin to the usual quick flight-attendant “tidy.” A flight attendants union leader says the trial creates a two-tier experience, likening it to Titanic class service, and...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Singapore Airlines Lounge Jakarta (CGK), A First Class Lounge Within A Lounge Within Lounge
Singapore Airlines has a semi-official lounge in Jakarta (CGK) located inside the Plaza Premium Lounge. Here’s a review of the both the first class and business sections. Singapore Airlines Lounge Jakarta Review (CGK) The lounge is open only to Singapore Airlines passengers departing Jakarta on Singapore Airlines in business or...
Frequent Miler
Southwest offering status match/challenge to A-List & A-List Preferred
Southwest is offering both a status match and a status challenge to A-List and A-List Preferred status to those who have status with the major US-based airlines. The match gets you 120 days of status initially, then the challenge aspect of it extends that to 12 months of status if...
The Bulkhead Seat
Bomb Threat on Newark Flight Triggers Temporary Ground Stop at New York LaGuardia Airport
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) temporarily halted incoming flights to New York LaGuardia Airport…
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The Bulkhead Seat
Allegiant Sells Out Dollywood Flight Experience and Adds a Second Flight #925
Last month, I wrote about Allegiant launching of a one-of-a-kind themed flight experience designed…
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One Mile at a Time
Which Hotel Programs Let You Earn Points For Multiple Rooms?
Different hotel loyalty programs have different policies regarding how many points and elite qualifying nights you can earn if booking multiple rooms. In other words, if you often travel with family and book two rooms, can you receive elite credits and points for each of the rooms?
You Are Travel
A Low-Key Big Move: Air Tahiti Nui to Launch Direct Service to Sydney
tl;dr – The oneworld trans-Pacific dominance is starting to take hold. While you are here check out this…
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Frequent Miler
Earn 25K bonus points on 5+ night Vacations by Marriott Bonvoy stay
Vacations by Marriott Bonvoy is out with another promotion, this time offering 25,000 bonus points when booking a stay of five nights or more. The Deal Earn 25,000 bonus points when booking a 5+ night stay through Vacations by Marriott Bonvoy. Direct link to offer. Key Terms Promotion is valid...
Miles To Memories
Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge Opens Today at LAS
If you're traveling through Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas today, you have a new space where you can relax and grab a drink or a quick bite. The first ever Sidecar by The Centurion® Lounge is now open at LAS.
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The Gate with Brian Cohen
Wyndham Rewards is now a transfer partner of Chase Ultimate Rewards
Two powerful rewards ecosystems have been brought together as Wyndham Rewards is now a transfer partner of Chase Ultimate Rewards — which gives cardmembers a new way to redeem their points.
Eligible Chase cardmembers can...
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Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Tragic ‘Excited Delirium’ Case Aboard JetBlue Plane at New York JFK Dismissed
The father of a Russian man who died in a tragic ‘excited delirium’ incident aboard a JetBlue airplane at New York JFK on April 12, 2019, has failed in his bid to sue the Port Authority Police Department (PAPD) for wrongful death and the use of excessive force. The incident...
One Mile at a Time
What Are The World’s Best Luxury Hotel Brands? My Favorites…
Here’s a fun topic that I’ll share my thoughts on, and then I’m curious to hear how OMAAT readers feel — what are the best luxury hotel brands in the world? It goes without saying that there’s no right answer as to what the best hotel groups are, given that...
Economy Class & Beyond
Air Astana Group finalises order for 25 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft
Air Astana Group has finalised its order for additional aircraft with Airbus, as the group signs for 25 Airbus A320neo aircraft. It marks the largest direct order by the group made to Airbus. The agreement was made on the 20th anniversary of Air Astana’s start of operating its first A320...
Traveling For Miles
Get a 20% bonus when you convert Chase points to Avios
Chase is now offering a 20% bonus on points conversions from Ultimate Rewards to British Airways, Aer Lingus and Iberia and card holders have until the end of the month to enact a transfer is they want to lock in the bonus.
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Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – Malaysia Airlines Airbus A330-900neo 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 Airbus A330-900neo at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Terminal 1 – Satellite Terminal) as it is loaded for its next mission. Malaysia Airlines operates a fleet of nine Airbus A330-900neo aircraft in its fleet....
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (28th February)
Its the end of February… if you like it or not. As preapre to enter the third month of the year, it’s time to look back on the headlines and articles I’ve written last week in Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Look into the bowl of Pho,...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Older. Never Wiser – Growing Old in Style
Older. Never Wiser. Growing Old in Style Time for some closing thoughts, conclusions and whatever else I have left to say. In this mammoth trip report Yes. I’m that old. Next. Off to Heathrow, Terminal 3 and Cathay Pacific Lounge BA768 London Heathrow to Oslo Airport (Club Europe) The Best...
Economy Class & Beyond
British Airways to add Boeing 787-10 aircraft to London Gatwick
There’s been some news from British Airways, as Sean Dolye made announcements to staff and the public. For passengers, there’s big news drop, with the Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner planned to make an appearance. British Airways Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner – Image, British Airways Last year, the airline announced an order for...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Of Luggage, Coffee, Coaches and a Walk – Growing Old in Style
Of Luggage, Coffee, Coaches and a Walk Growing Old in Style Let’s grab my luggage and head home. There’s the joy of the real world the next day. In this mammoth trip report Yes. I’m that old. Next. Off to Heathrow, Terminal 3 and Cathay Pacific Lounge BA768 London Heathrow...
