Economy Class & Beyond
Lufthansa to launch Frankfurt – Kuala Lumpur route
For those planning to travel to Malaysia, there’s good news, as Lufthansa is planning to launch a new route to Kuala Lumpur. Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 in Lufthansa 100 Livery – Image, Lufthansa. The new route will connect Frankfurt to Kuala Lumpur from the start of the Winter 26 timetable on...
Economy Class & Beyond
Qatar Airways prepares for a limited restart out of Muscat and Riyadh
Published at 13:15UTC, 2026/03/05. If you’re reading this on the 6th March or later, please check with airlines for up-to-date information. With everything going on in the Middle East, airline operations of all sorts have faced heavy disruption, with passengers, crew and aircraft all out of position. Some airlines have...
Economondo
Greenland Domestic Flying: Ilulissat to Kangerlussuaq on a Dash 8 Q100
Flying with Air Greenland on a Dash 8 Q100 down the country's western coastline from Ilulissat to Kangerlussuaq
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...
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Frequent Miler
Increased $500 welcome offers on three Bank of America business cards
Three Bank of America Business Advantage credit cards have increased welcome offers today: the Business Unlimited Cash Rewards, Business Customized Cash Rewards, and Business Travel Rewards cards are all offering $500 after spending $5,000 within the first three months of card membership. These are all $200 above the previous offers....
One Mile at a Time
Review: Plaza Premium First Lounge Techo Airport Phnom Penh (KTI)
For the next portion of my Iceland to The Residence via Cambodia trip, I had an extended layover at Techo Airport (KTI), which is the new airport serving Phnom Penh, Cambodia. I was arriving in Singapore Airlines 737 MAX business class from Singapore (SIN), and was connecting in Etihads A321LR first class to...
Miles To Memories
There’s a New Platinum Card with $695 Annual Fee
There's no signup bonus mentioned in the information that has been released so far, but there is a long list of credits that Robinhood claims are worth $3,000 annually. The post There’s a New Platinum Card with $695 Annual Fee appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Altitude Yes
Amex Launches Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge, a Small Space With Just 33 Seats
While it maintains standard Centurion Lounge access requirements, visitors may only access the lounge within 90 minutes of departure. The post Amex Launches Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge, a Small Space With Just 33 Seats first appeared on Altitude Yes.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Earn Up To 4 Free Nights With Wyndham Rewards
Earn up to 4 free nights with Wyndham Rewards as the opening offer of Member Month 2026 with Wyndham Rewards, which will yield five weeks of deals, discounts, and sweepstakes... ...but you must... The post Earn Up To 4 Free Nights With Wyndham Rewards appeared first on The Gate.
You Are Travel
How to Share Alaska Atmos Rewards with Other Members for Free
​tl;dr – At least one of you needs to be an Alaska credit card holder. ​If you’re an… The post How to Share Alaska Atmos Rewards with Other Members for Free appeared first on You Are Travel.
Frequent Miler
Chase Aeroplan Card 85K welcome offer
There’s a new, 85K offer out on the Chase Aeroplan Card with a very reasonable minimum spend: $4,000 over the first three months. This is 10K better than the standard public offer. This could be appealing to folks looking for Aeroplan points and to those who want to earn Air...
View from the Wing
Is This the Worst Hyatt in America? — Staff Say They Take Deposits In Case Guests “Poop On The Floor”
Hyatt Place properties are usually boring but functional — not this one where a recent guest review describes widespread black mold, broken basics, and a hotel that won’t even let you charge purchases to your room—then reports that a front desk employee explained the incidental deposit is “in case you...
View from the Wing
Iranian Drones Hit an Azerbaijani Airport — Threatens One of Europe’s Last Open Air Corridors to Asia
Iranian drones struck Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan International Airport on Thursday, with one drone hitting the terminal, forcing flight suspensions and a temporary closure of Azerbaijan’s southern airspace. As European carriers avoid Russian airspace, routes to Asia are already being squeezed into narrower corridors—and disrupting Azerbaijan’s airspace would push flights onto longer,...
Your Mileage May Vary
Southwest Airlines Plans More Changes as New Boarding System Still Draws Complaints
The airline says it’s refining its new boarding system after passengers reported issues with overhead bin space, family seating, and boarding flow. Southwest Airlines’ new boarding system, introduced in January,…
Miles To Memories
Choice Hotels Timeshare Offer, Cheap Hotel Stay Plus 30K Points and Gift Card
Choice Hotels has a new timeshare offer. You can get a three night stay, 30,000 Choice Privileges Points, and $100/$150 gift card for $149. The post Choice Hotels Timeshare Offer, Cheap Hotel Stay Plus 30K Points and Gift Card appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Points Miles and Bling
Flight Anxiety: Why Turbulence Won’t Bring a Plane Down
I used to get really nervous during turbulence. But now weirdly, I kind of enjoy it. It eventually stopped feeling… The post Flight Anxiety: Why Turbulence Won’t Bring a Plane Down appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
One Mile at a Time
Air Canada Transferring All Boeing 737 MAXs To Rouge Subsidiary In 2026
Air Canada is currently making some major changes to the composition of its fleet, and it particularly impacts the company’s low cost subsidiary, Rouge. This project is now well underway, and the first aircraft has already been reconfigured, so I’d like to provide an update with all of the details.
Frequent Miler
CitiBusiness AAdvantage Mastercard: 75K Welcome Offer is back
There is another increased offer for the CitiBusiness AAdvantage Mastercard: earn 75,000 miles after $5,000 in purchases within the first 5 months. In addition, the annual fee is waived for the first year. This is a 10K increase from the previous offer and matches the best that we’ve ever seen...
One Mile at a Time
Delta Announces “Next Generation” Leadership Changes, New President
Delta Air Lines is of course a very well run airline, and that largely comes down to competent leaders. It’s an interesting time when it comes to leadership at the airline, since it seems like we’re in a period where a lot could change.
Miles To Memories
Amex Has Got Jokes With Their Latest (Craptastic) Amazon Amex Offer
One of these offers popped up in my accounts in recent days, and I had to do a double or triple-take to realize that it the worst Amazon Amex Offer we have seen so far. The post Amex Has Got Jokes With Their Latest (Craptastic) Amazon Amex Offer appeared first on...
Frequent Miler
30% transfer bonus from Chase Ultimate Rewards to Wyndham Rewards
Last week, Chase added Wyndham Rewards as a travel partner. This week, it’s celebrating with a 30% bonus when you transfer Ultimate Rewards points to Wyndham. Complete Guide to Chase Ultimate Rewards The Deal Get a 30% transfer bonus when transferring Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Wyndham Rewards. Valid between...
Points With a Crew
Wyndham Rewards Member Month: Earn Up to 30,000 Bonus Points (Up to 4 Free Nights)
Wyndham Rewards Member Month is back. Earn 7,500 bonus points every 2 nights, up to 30,000 total — enough for up to 4 free nights.
Live and Let’s Fly
Nonstop Dan Says He’s “Stranded” In Singapore Because Only Economy Seats Are Left
Another day, another airline influencer “stranded” story…except this one unraveled almost as quickly as it began. Airline Influencer’s “Stranded” Story Falls Apart After Admitting Economy Flights Exist A viral story about aviation vlogger Nonstop Dan being “stranded” quickly lost credibility after he acknowledged that flights were in fact available…just not...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
JetBlue TrueBlue: 2x TrueBlue points on select Icelandair flights between the US and Iceland (Mar 5 Bonus Offer Highlight)
Today's bonus offer highlight is an offer to earn 2x JetBlue TrueBlue points when flying on Icelandair between the U.S. and Iceland. Check out all of the new bonuses added today: The post JetBlue TrueBlue: 2x TrueBlue points on select Icelandair flights between the US and Iceland (Mar 5 Bonus Offer...
Sam Chui
March 5, 2026 – Emirates Operates Limited Flights to 82 Destinations, Oman Air Adds More Flights
With the limited re-opening of the UAE airspace, Emirates is operating a reduced flight schedule to 82 destinations… The post March 5, 2026 – Emirates Operates Limited Flights to 82 Destinations, Oman Air Adds More Flights appeared first on SamChui.com.
The Bulkhead Seat
American Airlines Set to Return to Venezuela With Miami Flights
American Airlines has received approval from the US Department of Transportation (DOT) to resume… The post American Airlines Set to Return to Venezuela With Miami Flights appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Your Mileage May Vary
Why We’re Canceling One Venture X (But Keeping the Other)
The Capital One Venture X is one of those rare premium cards that can almost justify itself on paper. Between the $300 annual travel credit and the 10,000 anniversary miles,…
Miles To Memories
Clip That Coupon! How To Use Your $200 Bilt Palladium Hotel Credit
I go over my experience using the $200 Bilt Palladium hotel credit and why it may be easier to do your hotel bookings on a computer. The post Clip That Coupon! How To Use Your $200 Bilt Palladium Hotel Credit appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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...
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. The post Get a 20% bonus when you convert...
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...
Economondo
Iceberg Spotting from an Air Greenland Dash 8: Kangerlussuaq to Ilulissat via Aasiaat
Flying on one of the most spectacular flights that I've ever taken through the skies across Greenland