Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond – 31st January
As the evenings start to shake off the winter nights and the days get ever brighter slowly, things happen in the world. Even in my end of the world. Yes, it’s time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  The Pump House, Royal Leamington Spa. Opened in 1814, it...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Exploring Singapore in Bite-sized Bits… Whilst Not Getting Soaked – Growing Old in Style
Exploring Singapore in Bite-sized Bits… Whilst Not Getting Soaked Growing Old In Style For tourism beyond food, Singapore has a lot to offer. Or you can engage in rampant consumerism, too – that’s fine, too.  In this mammoth trip report (note, headings subject to change) Yes. I’m that old. Next....
Economondo
A Taste of Bhutan: Bangkok to Kolkata on a Bhutan Airlines A319
Flying with Bhutan's second carrier, Bhutan Airlines, on a flight from Bangkok to Kolkata
{Tech} for Travel
Which airlines accept Apple Find My links when bags go missing?
Apple Find My helps track delayed bags. Learn how to share your item location link, and see the airlines that accept Find My links for luggage. The post Which airlines accept Apple Find My links when bags go missing? appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
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One Mile at a Time
Review: Icelandair Saga Business Class Airbus A321LR (KEF-LHR)
To continue myIceland to The Residence via Cambodia trip, I flewIcelandairs Airbus A321LR Saga Classon the 2hr50min flight from Keflavik (KEF) to London (LHR). I had flown Icelandair’s Boeing 737 MAX 8 Saga Class from New York (JFK) several days before, and was excited to see how the carrier’s newest...
The Bulkhead Seat
US Airports Clean Up After Historic Snowfall Hammered the Southeast
There are some operations like those at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) or Minneapolis-St.… The post US Airports Clean Up After Historic Snowfall Hammered the Southeast appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
TravelUpdate
Review: Ritz Carlton New Orleans Club Level
Background & Location One of my friends was celebrating a birthday over MLK weekend, and we wanted to…
View from the Wing
American’s New App Says Everything Is “Green” — Even When Your Flight Is Canceled
American’s new color-coded banners are supposed to make irregular ops easier to understand—red for canceled, green for self-service rebooking. But after back-to-back cancellations on my trip, both the app and website stayed stubbornly “green” while the flight that would actually get me to my destination was canceled. Weather isn’t the...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Crabeater Seal in Antarctica. Sunday Morning Photograph.
Meusnier Point is only one of the many places that the crabeater seal can be found along the coast around the entire continent of Antarctica. This crabeater seal uses free-floating pack ice as a platform to... The post Crabeater Seal in Antarctica. Sunday Morning Photograph. appeared first on The Gate.
Frequent Miler
Bilt Rent Day for Feb 1: Accor transfer bonus & more free rent winners
Update 2/1/26: Just a quick reminder that this Accor transfer bonus is live for today only. ~ Update: Bilt has confirmed that Bilt Mastercard cardholders won’t have to make five purchases during the billing cycle covering February 1 in order to earn points on your rent this coming month. Per...
View from the Wing
American CEO on Flight Attendants Sleeping on Airport Floors — “It Comes With the Business” After 9,000 Cancellations
American canceled more than 9,000 flights during winter storm Fern — and as the operation unraveled, flight attendants wound up sleeping in airports, stuck on hold with scheduling, and waiting hours for hotels and transport. In a post-earnings employee meeting, CEO Robert Isom called it “unacceptable” — then brushed it...
Eye of the Flyer
Fame After Cruise Ship Gig, AirBNB Dead in 2026, Nipah Virus Outbreak, Airlines Payout Millions to Travelers and More Travel News
Here are this week’s cruise headlines and news from around the web and interweb: Musician finds success after performing on Royal Caribbean cruises Why Airbnb Is Dead in 2026 — The Real Reason Travelers Are Quitting What to know about the deadly Nipah virus, amid outbreak in India Airlines pay...
One Mile at a Time
Review: Icelandair Saga Premium Lounge Keflavik Airport (KEF)
After an incredible six nights in Iceland, it was time to continue my Iceland to The Residence via Cambodia trip. This involved flying Icelandair’s Airbus A321LR Saga Class from Keflavik (KEF) to London (LHR). Prior to my flight, I had the chance to check out the Icelandair Saga Lounge, which is...
View from the Wing
Former Pro Baseball Player Slams Passenger Breaching Atlanta TSA Checkpoint — New Video Shows the Takedown
Newly released video shows a man charging through the main TSA checkpoint at Atlanta’s airport, knocking people down and injuring three screeners as officers yell “Breach!” and “Everybody freeze!” A former professional baseball player in the line grabs him and slams him to the floor — and when the man...
Live and Let’s Fly
American’s 2025 Earnings Look Awful Next To Delta And United
Record revenue, relatively insignificant profit: American earned $111M on $54.6B while Delta and United cleared billions. The gap is getting hard to ignore. Record Revenue, Familiar Disappointment American Airlines just posted record full-year 2025 revenue of $54.6 billion, yet managed only $111 million in GAAP net income.  Another year, and...
PointsMath
Qantas Frequent Flyer Award Charts Guide
Qantas Airlines is the founding member of OneWorld and has multiple airline partners. It has several award charts and award rules. Here are the Qantas Frequent Flyer Program Award Chart and how they work. Qantas Frequent Flyer Award Charts The Qantas Airlines has five award charts; all these award charts...
One Mile at a Time
Air France La Premiere Routes: Which Flights Have The New 777 First Class?
Air France first class (marketed as ”La Premiere”) is regarded as one of the world’s best first class products. Best of all, the airline is in the process of rolling out a brand new first class suite, which takes the experience to the next level.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Staff Revolt Forces British Airways to Abandon Plans to Introduce ‘Masculine’ Neck Ties For Female Cabin Crew
British Airways is waving its white flag of surrender after facing a staff revolt over plans to introduce a ‘masculine’ looking necktie for female cabin crew and front-line airport staffers. The development is the latest twist of what has gone down as BA’s most controversial uniform ever – The October...
One Mile at a Time
Transfer Capital One Miles To Japan Airlines Mileage Bank With 30% Bonus
In September 2025, we saw the Capital One mileage program add Japan Airlines Mileage Bank as its newest transfer partner. We’ve just seen the program introduce its second transfer bonus to the program since launch, and it could represent a good deal. However, it still won’t quite get you a...
One Mile at a Time
Bilt Rent Day Promo February 2026: Up To 125% Accor ALL Transfer Bonus
Bilt is the platform known for providing rewards for housing payments. We’re currently seeing massive changes at Bilt, including an overhaul of the credit card portfolio, plus new ways that housing rewards are offered.
One Mile at a Time
Transfer Chase Points To Marriott Bonvoy With 50% Bonus
Chase Ultimate Rewards has just launched its latest transfer bonus. While a 50% bonus sounds great, this isn’t an offer I’d get excited about, personally. Still, let’s cover the details.
Nerd Ka Travel
Can Allegiant and Sun Country Turn Flip-Flop Flying Into a Powerhouse?
Allegiant Air and Sun Country Airlines announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement that would combine the two carriers into a larger leisure-focused airline in the United States. Under the terms of the deal, Allegiant will acquire […]
Frequent Miler
Last Chance Deals: Accor transfer bonus, several hotel promos, Rove bonus on hotel bookings, & 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. Quite a few offers end this week which includes half a dozen that end on Sunday February 1. That includes the one day Bilt transfer bonus...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Get 300,000 Miles & More miles, 150 GHA DISCOVERY Dollars, airport lounge access, hotel elite status & more with ASMALLWORLD Membership
We see the return of ASMALLWORLD’s offer to earn 20% more Miles & More miles and receive a discount when you purchase an ASMALLWORLD Prestige membership for this month PLUS There is a special bonus of 150 GHA DISCOVERY D$ for the first 50 purchasers! ASMALLWORLD is a social network...
Points With a Crew
Which Chase Ink card is best? ($1,000 or 90,000 Points)
There are 4 Chase Ink cards with increased bonuses right now (up to $1,000 or 100,000 Ultimate Rewards points). The best Chase Ink card is probably...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
What Is Wrong With This Photograph? Part 338
I was researching the cost and schedules for flights with Vietnam Airlines in planning for a trip to Southeast Asia later this year. For this edition of this popular game, can you guess what... The post What Is Wrong With This Photograph? Part 338 appeared first on The Gate.
The Bulkhead Seat
2026 Weekly Review: January 31st
It’s freezing here in Santa Rosa Beach! We’re visiting friends here this weekend and… The post 2026 Weekly Review: January 31st appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
View from the Wing
Bilt Card’s Seamless Switch Ends Feb. 1 — No Hard Pull, Same Card Number
If you still have the legacy Bilt card, this weekend is your last chance to switch “seamlessly” to one of the new cards before the window closes Feb. 1 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific. Bilt says the transition keeps your same card number with no hard credit pull, and Apple Pay/Google...
Economy Class & Beyond
Discover Airlines shows off its planned new interiors
Lufthansa Group subsidiary Discover Airlines shows off its new interior – and again, we have a nice-looking cabin coming up, it calls “Ocean Blue”. The retrofit will apply to the Discover Airlines Airbus A330-300 fleet. The first aircraft with the new cabin will fly from April 2027, with all aircraft...
Economy Class & Beyond
Etihad Airways to fly to Calgary
It seems that Etihad Airways has a bit of an adventurous spirit, with the airline selecting Calgary, Canada, as its next long-haul destination. The new route opens up a link between the Middle East and Western Canada. It’s planned to commence on 3rd November 2026, operating four times a week. According...
{Tech} for Travel
American Airlines app adds hotel and meal vouchers for delays
A major update to the American Airlines app adds hotel and meal vouchers for disrupted flights, alongside new rebooking and communication tools. The post American Airlines app adds hotel and meal vouchers for delays appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: For the love of Nasi Lemak, Laksa and Hawker Markets in Singapore – Growing Old in Style
For the love of Nasi Lemak and Hawker Market foods in Singapore Growing Old In Style If there’s one thing to do in Singapore’s tourism scene, it’s to explore the food scene and enjoy the local colours and flavours—time to head into the world of Hawker Markets and Food Centres....
Economy Class & Beyond
Gulf Air to roll out Starlink connectivity
Another airline has signed for the Starlink connectivity service by SpaceX – this time, it’s Gulf Air. Gulf vAir Airbus A321neo – Image, Economy Class and Beyond Gulf Air announced the rollout of Starlink high-speed internet across its entire fleet starting mid-2026, offering complimentary Wi-Fi to passengers onboard its aircraft,...
Economy Class & Beyond
Delta Air Lines signs for further Airbus A330neo and A350 aircraft
It seems Delta’s fleet expansion is continuing unabated, with the airline signing for 31 additional widebody aircraft from Airbus. Delta Airbus A330neo and Airbus A350 – Image Airbus The 31 additional aircraft have been broken down as 16 A330-900s and 15 A350-900s. Once delivered, Delta’s widebody fleet will have grown...
{Tech} for Travel
AI training Amazfit Active Max brings Zepp Coach to workouts
CES 2026 News: Amazfit Active Max launches with 5 ATM water rating, mic and speaker, Bluetooth and BLE 5.3, plus 4 GB storage for offline music and podcasts. The post AI training Amazfit Active Max brings Zepp Coach to workouts appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Economy Class & Beyond
Aer Lingus to shutter its Manchester base
It has been rumoured for weeks now, but it seems that Aer Lingus is to suspend its UK operation that is based in Manchester. Aer Lingus’ Manchester transatlantic will wind down operations as of 31st March 2026. The Manchester -New York operations will cease earlier, on 23rd February 2026. The airline...