Economy Class & Beyond
Luxair signs for further Embraer E195-E2
Luxair – the flag carrier of Luxembourg has signed a firm order with Embraer for further E195-E2 aircraft Luxair has chosen to exercise options for a further two Embraer E195-E2. These follow the initial four the airline ordered, In exercising the two options secured in their 2023 firm order for...
{Tech} for Travel
United Airlines Simplifies Luggage Tracking with Apple Share Item Location
United Airlines has become one of the first airlines to now support Apple Share Item Location, making it easier for travellers to track their AirTagged luggage from departure to arrival. The post United Airlines Simplifies Luggage Tracking with Apple Share Item Location appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Economy Class & Beyond
Aer Lingus Enables Apple’s Find My “Share Item Location” to help find your lost Baggage
For those of us who check in luggage, we’ve all had that sinking feeling at some point, when all the bags come off the belt… and your bag didn’t make it. For those who use Apple AirTags with an iPhone, Aer Lingus is making life a little easier, with the...
Economy Class & Beyond
Qatar Airways to relaunch services to Canberra, Australia
Qatar Airways is set to re-launch daily flights to Canberra, the capital city of Australia. > The daily flights to Canberra will operate via Melbourne to the airline’s hub, Hamad International Airport, in Doha. This service will commence in December 2025 and will be operated by a Boeing 777 aircraft....
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One Mile at a Time
Delta One Business Class Award Sale: Worth A Look, Maybe
Guys, drop everything you’re doing. Delta SkyMiles is having a Delta One (business class) award sale, and you can fly roundtrip from Miami to Brussels for just 570,000 miles!!
Miles For Family
Booking a hotel room for under-21 guest
My family is traveling to Japan in 2025. Due to adding another person to our travel group, I had to rearrange flights, and now we are getting to Japan in three groups of two. My oldest son and his friend are flying out of San Francisco, and they need to...
TravelUpdate
24 Hours in Athens: Barely Scratching the Surface
With so much history and so little time, I settle for an overview of much of what Athens offers. Spread around the Aeropagus is the ancient Greek agora, the general meeting place of the city. There are plenty of ruins to see, plus the Parthenon. A mere 24 hours in...
View from the Wing
Delta’s ‘Award Sale’ Wants 400,000 Miles For Tokyo Roundtrip—This Isn’t Loyalty, It’s Theft
These prices are available for 3 days only, through December 19th. The good news is that Delta Amex cardholders should pay a bit less, since SkyMiles charges a premium to customers who don't have their card. Awards booked online by cardmembers should cost 15% fewer miles. Continue reading Delta’s...
The Bulkhead Seat
Frontier 2025-2026 GoWild!™ All-You-Can-Fly Annual Pass Is Now On Sale For $299
Frontier Airlines’ GoWild!™ All-You-Can-Fly Annual Pass (for a 12-month period between 2025 and 2026)… The post Frontier 2025-2026 GoWild!™ All-You-Can-Fly Annual Pass Is Now On Sale For $299 appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
TODAY ONLY! Save 15% off flights to Hawaii on Hawaiian Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines is looking to kick off 2025 with a bang by offering a 15% discount promo code for flights in January and February. This promo code is only valid for bookings made TODAY (December 17, 2024) Use Promo Code: HELLO2025 Click here for more details & to book this...
One Mile at a Time
IHG One Rewards 2025 2x Points Promotion: Register Now
While IHG One Rewards currently has a promotion that’s valid for stays through the end of the year, the program has just opened registration for its first promotion of 2025, valid for stays in the first three months of the year. Let’s go over those details.
One Mile at a Time
IHG One Rewards 2025 2x Points Promotion: Register Now
While IHG One Rewards currently has a promotion thats valid for stays through the end of the year, the program has just opened registration for its first promotion of 2025, valid for stays in the first three months of the year. Lets go over those details.
The Bulkhead Seat
Hilton Opens Its First Hotel In Bonaire Amidst Huge Caribbean Growth
Hilton announced today that it has added a new Caribbean island to its list… The post Hilton Opens Its First Hotel In Bonaire Amidst Huge Caribbean Growth appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
Save 15% on Hawaiian Airlines flights to/from Hawaii with promo code HELLO2025
Hawaiian Airlines is running a one day sale that’s giving 15% off flights to and from Hawaii when using the promo code HELLO2025. The Deal Save 15% on flights to and from Hawaii on Hawaiian Airlines when using promo code HELLO2025. Key Terms Promo code HELLO2025 valid for Main Cabin...
One Mile at a Time
Nekajui, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve Resort In Costa Rica, Opening 2025
The Ritz-Carlton Reserve brand will be expanding in 2025, with the opening of a new property in Costa Rica. While I wrote about this a couple of weeks ago, theres now an update, as an opening date has been revealed, and the resort is now bookable (thanks to Christopher for...
One Mile at a Time
Nekajui, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve Resort In Costa Rica, Opening 2025
The Ritz-Carlton Reserve brand will be expanding in 2025, with the opening of a new property in Costa Rica. While I wrote about this a couple of weeks ago, there’s now an update, as an opening date has been revealed, and the resort is now bookable (thanks to Christopher for...
The Bulkhead Seat
6 Reasons Why I Carry the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card and You Should, Too
I’ve held the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card since it launched and… The post 6 Reasons Why I Carry the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card and You Should, Too appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Economy Class & Beyond
Luxair signs for further Embraer E195-E2
Luxair – the flag carrier of Luxembourg has signed a firm order with Embraer for further E195-E2 aircraft Luxair has chosen to exercise options for a further two Embraer E195-E2. These follow the initial four the airline ordered, In exercising the two options secured in their 2023 firm order for...
One Mile at a Time
FlyDubai Opens New Business Lounge At Dubai Airport
FlyDubai has just opened a new lounge at its hub, taking its premium ground experience at the airport to the next level.
Live and Let’s Fly
Sky Priority Takes On A New Meaning With Aeromexico
Aeromecixco has a very different definition of Sky Priority than other SkyTeam carriers do…and I found out the embarrassing way. For Aeromexico, Sky Priority Is Based On Class, Not Status… As I’ve completed this journey around the world on 15 SkyTeam carriers, with Aeromexico being the 15th and final carrier...
View from the Wing
Influencer Turns Business Class Into Chaos: Films Child Swinging From Copa Airlines Ceiling Mid-Flight
Brazilian influencer Bruno Santos, known “Buzeira,” has 12 million followers on Instagram and significant reach on TikTok. He posts short, comedic videos and pranks. And he apparently involves his daughter – whom he filmed swinging from a Copa Airlines 737 MAX business class ceiling. Continue reading Influencer Turns Business Class Into...
TravelUpdate
100,000 bonus miles! Amex Delta SkyMiles Reserve card review
With this limited time offer on the Delta SkyMiles Reserve card, you'll earn a welcome bonus of 100,000 miles after you meet minimum spend.
One Mile at a Time
Luxair Orders Six Embraer E195-E2 Aircraft
In late 2023, Luxair, the national airline of Luxembourg, placed an order for a new type of aircraft for the airline. There’s now an update, as the airline has increased its firm order for this plane by 50%.
Eye of the Flyer
Register Now: 5% Back on Grocery Stores, Certain Cruises, and More!
One of our favorite cards announced its quarterly bonus cashback categories — and one of the merchants is a big (but welcome!) shocker! The no-annual-fee ‘s and legacy Chase Freedom card’s bonus 5% cashback (5X ) categories for October through December 2024 are: Grocery Stores (excluding Walmart and Target) Norwegian...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Abu Dhabi Becomes Latest Casualty of British Airways Route Cuts As Boeing 787 Dreamliner Problems Drag On
Abu Dhabi is the latest casualty of continuing problems with British Airways’ fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners, with the popular Middle Eastern route set to be axed from the airline’s network for the summer 2025 season. British Airways only relaunched its London Heathrow to Abu Dhabi route in April after...
One Mile at a Time
Are Marriott Bonvoy Airline Mileage Transfers Worth It?
Among hotel loyalty programs, one thing that makes Marriott Bonvoy points unique is the ability to (fairly) efficiently convert them into airline miles. While most major hotel loyalty programs allow some sort of opportunity to convert hotel points into airline miles, it typically represents a very bad value.
Live and Let’s Fly
Warning: OPEN Your Luggage Before Leaving Baggage Claim
Word to the wise: when claiming your luggage from an airline baggage claim carousel, don’t just check the exterior of your bag for damage, but make sure your personal contents are inside. Sometimes, your bag may look right and feel right, but the contents have been switched and thieves are...
One Mile at a Time
Paid Emirates Skywards+ Subscription: Worth It?
There are quite a few airline frequent flyer programs that offer some sort of a paid subscription model, in addition to their free loyalty programs. The idea is that you pay a fixed fee annually, and receive a set of perks in exchange for that.
Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – China Eastern Boeing 777-300ER at San Francisco International Airport
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art.  This week, we have a China Eastern Boeing 777-300ER at San Francisco International Airport as it is prepared to return to its home base of Shanghai–Pudong Airport. China Eastern operates a fleet of 20 Boeing 777-300ER in its widebody fleet. The...
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (14th December)
We’re fast running through December,  as we near the half way point of the month. With a clear run up to Christmas, we’re still publishing, writing and doing our thing. That means it’s time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. It’s full of people – New Street with Birmingham’s...
Economondo
Kunming to Lijiang with Tibet Airlines: A Unique A320 Experience
Join me on a short flight from Kunming to the city of Lijiang in the heart of Yunnan's mountains with Tibet Airlines
Economy Class & Beyond
Air Canada to offer free inflight connectivity to its passengers
In an interesting move, Air Canada is planning to offer free in-flight connectivity to all its passengers. Air Canada Airbus A220-300. Complimentary Wi-Fi, coming soon. Image, Economy Class and Beyond. Commencing in May 2025, this complimentary service will be available to Aeroplan Members on Wi-Fi-equipped aircraft for flights within North...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: One Step forward – There and Back Again
TRIP REPORT: One Step Forward There and Back Again Time for insightful commentary and conclusions, as I wrap up this Trip Report. In this adventure Let’s have a Melancholy Introduction To the 2:40 Coach and Heathrow Terminal 3 Lounging in Terminal 3 with Cathay Pacific and American Airlines AA99 London...
{Tech} for Travel
Best Christmas Gift Ideas for Frequent Travellers
Discover the best Christmas gift ideas for tech-savvy travellers this year, from smart luggage to compact gadgets designed for life on the go. The post Best Christmas Gift Ideas for Frequent Travellers appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Economy Class & Beyond
Four Years Later, Korean Air finally takes over Asiana Airlines
In terms of “takeovers taking forever” this has been one that has taken its time, but after four years, Korean Air has finally taken over Asiana Airlines. Korean Air Boeing 777-300ER – Image, Economy Class and Beyond The initial announcement was made on 16th November 2020 – but on 12th December, Korean...
Economy Class & Beyond
Aircalin discloses orders for Airbus A350 aircraft
It seems as we head into the last part of the year, airlines are disclosing their order backlogs. This time, it was Aircalin, the international airline of the South Pacific French territory of New Caledonia who disclosed an order with Airbus. The airline has disclosed an order with Airbus for...