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Southwest Starlink WiFi integration begins at pace this summer
The first aircraft enters service this summer as Southwest Starlink WiFi deployment accelerates across the fleet with 300 installations planned. The post Southwest Starlink WiFi integration begins at pace this summer appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Economy Class & Beyond
Lufthansa City Airlines takes flight in Frankfurt
Lufthansa’s airline within an airline – Lufthansa City Airlines has launched operations at Frankfurt am Main Airport.  The launch at the airline’s main hub of Frankfurt follows its commencement of operations at Munich Airport last year. The first flight, VL946, took off from Frankfurt to Manchester in the late afternoon...
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HONOR Magic8 Pro review: Big camera, bigger performance
HONOR Magic8 Pro review: HONOR is on a roll with the perfect balance of solid hardware and software that makes AI accessible to everyone. The post HONOR Magic8 Pro review: Big camera, bigger performance appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Economy Class & Beyond
Air Canda move to order the Airbus A350-1000
It appears that Air Canada has decided on the future of its high-capacity long-haul fleet and has selected the Airbus A350-1000. Air Canada has signed for eight Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, with purchase options for a further eight aircraft. Deliveries of the new aircraft are scheduled to begin in the second...
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Live from a Lounge
Virgin Atlantic Launches an Enhanced Status Match (matching both British Airways and Air India loyalty programmes)
Virgin Atlantic is offering Status Match opportunities in 2026, with an amazing offer for enhanced status for British Airways Elite Tiers. The post Virgin Atlantic Launches an Enhanced Status Match (matching both British Airways and Air India loyalty programmes) appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
Live and Let’s Fly
British Airways Cabin Crew Rushed To Hospital After Consuming Cannabis-Laced Gummies From Passenger
What was presented to British Airways cabin crew as a post-flight “thank you” has turned into a cautionary tale for airline employees worldwide. Passenger “Thank You” Sends British Airways Crew To Hospital In Los Angeles Three British Airways cabin crew members were rushed to a hospital in Los Angeles after...
2PAXfly
WESTERN SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL: Preparing of passenger takeoff in October 2026
After years of construction, political debate and plenty of scepticism, Western Sydney International (WSI) is preparing to open for passengers later this year. Cargo flights are expected to commence mid-year The airport, built at Badgerys Creek and designed to operate 24 hours a day without a curfew, is positioning itself...
TravelUpdate
Capital One Lounge at DFW disappoints me twice.
The Capital One lounge at DFW has been open about 3 years now. I mostly fly out of…
The Bulkhead Seat
Cool: Brussels Airlines Unveils New Tintin Belgian Icon Livery
Brussels Airlines has revealed its newest Belgian Icon aircraft and it celebrates one of… The post Cool: Brussels Airlines Unveils New Tintin Belgian Icon Livery appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
The Bulkhead Seat
The Second Capital One Landing Will Finally Open at New York LaGuardia Airport Next Week
Capital One has carved out a space in the premium airport lounge space thanks… The post The Second Capital One Landing Will Finally Open at New York LaGuardia Airport Next Week appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Wild About Travel
Terrific Turku, Finland’s Historical Capital. All You Need to Know
Turku is a low-key river city known for its university life and as a gateway to medieval Finland and the beautiful Turku Archipelago. Turku has tens of thousands of students across multiple universities and this creates a fun, youthful atmosphere. Quality‑of‑life index scores Turku slightly higher than Helsinki overall (Turku...
Points With a Crew
Save Up to 50% on Amazon with Amex Rewards Dollars (Targeted)
We’ve written about this deal before but it appears to be back! It appears to be targeted but if so, it seems widely targeted. Save 30% on Amazon, up to $30 in savings (offers vary), when you you purchase eligible products and use at least 1 cent in Amex Reward...
The Alviator
Hong Kong Airlines’ Messy Fleet: 28″ or 34″ Seat Pitch?
It's common for airlines to have different configurations on their shorthaul fleet, though Hong Kong Airlines takes this to the extreme. The post Hong Kong Airlines’ Messy Fleet: 28″ or 34″ Seat Pitch? appeared first on The Alviator.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
This Premium Credit Card Benefit Came Through For Me. Again.
This premium credit card benefit came through for me again — and it covered the majority of my annual fee on two cards that I used for a recent trip that was snowballed due to a significant snowstorm. I use a premium credit card for travel purchases because... The post This Premium...
Frequent Miler
Free Instacart+ and $20/month in credits with a business Mastercard
There is a new Instacart promotion offering three months of free Instacart+ to “eligible” business Mastercard holders who enroll. More exciting is that enrollees also receive $20 in credits per month through January 2027, starting with their second monthly order. Instacart promos are fairly common these days, but a nice...
One Mile at a Time
American CEO Robert Isom’s Turnaround Plan Is To Keep Doing More Of The Same
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom is under a lot of scrutiny right now. American’s 2025 financial results paled in comparison to the results of Delta and United, and many employee work groups received 0.3% profit sharing, given the lack of profits to share.
One Mile at a Time
Capital One Landing New York LaGuardia Opens Soon, With Great Food & Drinks
Capital One is known for its network of Capital One Lounges, as there are currently five locations in the United States. In addition to that, we’ve also seen the card issuer launch the Capital One Landing concept, which is essentially somewhere between an airport lounge and restaurant.
Your Mileage May Vary
These U.S. Cities Have the Worst Drivers, According to Federal Crash Data
A new analysis of fatal crash data reveals where dangerous driving is most common — and it’s not where you might expect. If you’ve lived long enough, you’ve probably heard…
Frequent Miler
Complete List of Transferable Points Partners
In my opinion, transferable points programs are the most valuable points to accumulate. These points can often be used at better than 1 cent per point value to book travel, and, even better, points can be strategically transferred to airline and hotel programs when valuable awards are available. This page...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Earn up to 10,000 bonus Avios and save up to 15% on Qatar Airways flights out of the U.S. & Canada
Qatar Airways has launched a big Valentine’s Day sale and bonus offer for flights out of the U.S. Canada that provides up to 15% off and up to 10,000 bonus Avios. The discount and bonus offer is good for travel until October 31 when you book by February 18. The...
View from the Wing
Passenger Demands $7,000 After American Airlines Spills Wine On Louis Vuitton Bag—Doxes Flight Attendant On TikTok
Passenger Demands $7,000 After American Airlines Spills Wine On Louis Vuitton Bag—Doxes Flight Attendant On TikTok
Frequent Miler
Chase giving 5k courtesy points to those who got shut out from the World Cup
A couple of days ago, Chase provided the opportunity for Sapphire Reserve®, Sapphire Preferred®, Sapphire Reserve for Business®, and J.P. Morgan Reserve® cardholders to buy up to forty tickets to this year’s World Cup. Unfortunately, very few people were able to snag even one. It looks like there may be...
Miles To Memories
Insane Hyatt Mattress Run Prices, Bilt in Real Life & Downgraded (Tiered) Southwest Offers?
Southwest's new tiered cards are a downgrade, stacking Hyatt promos for cheap mattress runs, overlooked US Bank business cards and Bilt 2.0 in real life. The post Insane Hyatt Mattress Run Prices, Bilt in Real Life & Downgraded (Tiered) Southwest Offers? appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Points With a Crew
Fairfield Inn Marathon Florida Keys Hotel Review
If you're looking for a Florida Keys hotel - here is my Fairfield Inn Marathon Florida Keys hotel review, including info on wifi, breakfast, parking, rooms, amenities, cost and more
Your Mileage May Vary
Delta Added Touchless ID — And It’s Hidden in the Fly Delta App
I didn’t find Delta’s new Touchless ID option because they emailed me about it. I noticed it because it appeared as one of the “New” features when I updated the Fly Delta app.…
Miles To Memories
50% CardPointers Discount, 5K Points for Sapphire Cardholders, Saks Closing 8 Stores, Bilt Mortgage Payment Issues
CardPointers has a 50% discount, Chase is issuing 5,000 courtesy points to Sapphire cardholders for recent World Cup tickets glitch, Saks is closing eight stores, and Bilt users are reporting issues with canceled mortgage payments. The post 50% CardPointers Discount, 5K Points for Sapphire Cardholders, Saks Closing 8 Stores, Bilt Mortgage...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Lufthansa’s Business Class Upgrade On its A380 Superjumbos Comes With A Catch… Fewer Flight Attendants
The German flag carrier plans to operate its Airbus A380 superjumbos with fewer flight attendants in the future because there won’t be as many Business Class seats onboard the double-deck planes once they’ve been refitted with new cabins. Late last month, the airline confirmed that its fleet of eight Airbus...
Frequent Miler
Bilt mortgage payments are running into snags…even with its own partner
Over the last few weeks, Bilt has remade its credit card portfolio and rewards program, which it now calls “Bilt 2.0.” One of the most central features is the ability to pay rent or mortgage for free in the Bilt app, then earn rewards based on the amount of those...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: TK209 Singapore Changi to Istanbul Airport (BUSINESS CLASS) – Growing Old in Style
TK209 Singapore Changi Terminal 1 to Istanbul Airport (BUSINESS CLASS) Growing Old in Style It’s time to start heading towards Europe as I start to bring my Asian adventure to a close. How does Turkish Airlines stack up in Business Class with one of their newer products?  In this mammoth...
{Tech} for Travel
Nomad ChargeKey completes the look for Cosmic Orange iPhone owners
Colour-matched to Cosmic Orange, Nomad ChargeKey keeps iPhone 17 Pro owners powered with a 240W USB-C keychain cable and 10Gbps transfer speeds. The post Nomad ChargeKey completes the look for Cosmic Orange iPhone owners appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Traveling For Miles
Alert: British Airways will launch new Avios-only flights on two routes tomorrow
British Airways has announced that tomorrow, 12 February 2026, it plans to launch new Avios only flights on two of its routes out of London City Airport. Only one flight in either direction will be "Avios-only", so there isn't much scope for flexibility here, but if you're Avios rich these...
Economondo
Sailing to Orkney with NorthLink Ferries: Aberdeen to Kirkwall
Sailing from Aberdeen to Orkney on the MV Hjaltland
Traveling For Miles
Flash sale: Buy Avios from Qatar Airways and get a 50% bonus (Avios cost from 1.17p/1.53c)
Qatar Airways has launched a new Avios flash sale in which it's offering bonuses of up to 50% for Avios purchases made through 16 February 2026 (you have until next Monday to make your purchase). The post Flash sale: Buy Avios from Qatar Airways and get a 50% bonus (Avios cost...
Economy Class & Beyond
Virgin Atlantic rejoins the status boost and match party for BA Club Members
It appears that the final major player has joined the status match party to attract passengers awayfrom  British Airways. And, in no surprise, Virgin Atlantic is offering a limited-time status boost and match.   Until 23 February 2026, members of The British Airways Club can level up with an enhanced...
Traveling For Miles
A hugely generous Virgin Atlantic status match for British Airways elites
A little predictably, given that a large number of British Airways elites are soon to be a lot less "important" than they have been in previous years, Virgin Atlantic has published the most generous status match that I've ever seen it offer, and if you're a British Airways Club member, this...
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RENPHO Mini Thermal Massage Gun Review: Warm Recovery Anywhere
RENPHO Mini Thermal Massage Gun Review: A compact heated massage gun built for travel, offering deep tissue relief, quiet performance, and fast heat-up. The post RENPHO Mini Thermal Massage Gun Review: Warm Recovery Anywhere appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.