Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – Qantas Boeing 787-9 parked at London Heathrow Airport
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Qantas Boeing 787-9 parked at London Heathrow Airport as it rests between flights, with it due to return to Perth, Western Australia, later that day. Qantas operates a fleet of 14 Boeing 787-9...
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (23rd August)
In England, it’s the last bank holiday weekend before the festive season. So, let’s kick back, read some headlines and chill in Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  Arrivals and Departures – Class 172 trains at Birmingham Moor Street station  It goes without saying that with my publication times,...
Economy Class & Beyond
Eurowings places its Premium BIZ seats for sale… with a big markup
After teasing us with their Premium BIZ product, Eurowings has finally placed it on sale. And I hope you’ve got deep pockets, if you want to try it. Eurowings PremiumBIZ – Image, Eurowings Premium BIZ seat will be priced as an upgrade for those who value more space, privacy, and...
Economy Class & Beyond
British Airways lines up destinations for Summer 2026
As we enter the Late Summer Bank Holiday in England, British Airways is lining up flights for Summer 2026, with a focus on long-haul routes. Let’s take a look at what’s being offered. North America As usual, there’s a lot of connectivity to the USA, with some bumps in capacity....
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Eye of the Flyer
Do You REALLY Need a Credit Card with Airport Lounge Access?
Airport lounges were once fairly exclusive. Most people got in because they (or their company) purchased a membership or they flew First Class. Maybe — just maybe — they held one of the few credit cards that provided access to a club. Now, we see TV commercials for a bunch...
One Mile at a Time
Singapore KrisFlyer Devalues Miles, Adds Dynamic Award Option
Singapore Airlines has announced some changes to its KrisFlyer program as of November 1, 2025, and it includes an award chart devaluation. In fairness to Singapore Airlines, the carrier does this every two to three years, and the increases are fairly mild, in the scheme of things.Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer 2025...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: KLM Crown Lounge 52 Amsterdam (Am I The Only One Who Loves This Lounge?)
I simply do not understand why so many people seem to hate the KLM Crown Lounge 52 in Amsterdam (AMS), often with such vehemence. On the contrary, I always enjoy visiting this lounge and appreciate the layout, decor, and amenities. KLM Crown Lounge 52 Amsterdam Review (AMS) The lounge is open daily...
View from the Wing
Singapore Airlines Devalues KrisFlyer November 1 — Premium Awards Jump Up To 20%
Singapore Airlines will devalue its award prices November 1. They're also introducing some credit towards elite status for spending through its partners. The award price changes are in many but not all cases modest - and meaningful for a program whose redemptions are already expensive. Continue reading Singapore Airlines...
One Mile at a Time
Best Western Rewards Fall 2025 Promo: Double Points Worldwide
Best Western Rewards isn’t the most generous loyalty program out there, and for that matter, Best Western doesn’t have that many aspirational properties. However, the program does pretty consistently offer promotions. Best Western has just opened registration for its fall promotion, and it has the potential to be quite rewarding.Best...
One Mile at a Time
Save On EVA Air Flights With Amex Offers (Targeted)
The Amex Offers program has just rolled out a great new targeted offer for the purchase of EVA Air flights, which could be worth considering for anyone planning transpacific travel. We saw a similar promotion for EVA Air flights last year.Spend $1,200+ with EVA Air, save $180With a new targeted...
Live from a Lounge
Breaking: Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer loyalty programme to be enhanced, and some redemption changes coming
Singapore Airlines will add new ways to qualify for Elite Status and modify the award chart in the coming days. There are modest upward and downward changes, both, so not a devaluation here in my view. The post Breaking: Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer loyalty programme to be enhanced, and some redemption...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
¥200 Instant Discount + earn 1,000 Bonus Points at Marriott Hotels in China when paying with a UnionPay Card
Receive ¥200 Instant Discount when spending ¥1,500 on Marriott stays plus earn 1,000 Bonus Points on stays of 2 or more nights at over 270 participating Marriott Hotels in China when you pay with a UnionPay credit card issued outside of Mainland China.  Book now for stays until Feb 28,...
Frequent Miler
What’s the best “all-around” travel credit card?
Since it was first released, the Chase Sapphire Reserve has been a nearly perfect travel card, combining a generous 3x bonus travel category that included just about anything travel-related you could think of with the best on-the-go protections on the planet. That is, until recently. In late June, the card was “refreshed...
Points With a Crew
The best and cheapest way to get from Manhattan to JFK International Airport
I’ve traveled to New York City with my family a couple of times — once with my daughter for her birthday a few years ago and more recently with my son as a layover on our way to Greece. Both times I stayed in midtown Manhattan (once at the Sheraton Times...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Should You Pay Extra For a Window Seat With No Window?
Should you pay extra for a window seat with no window? Passengers who claimed they paid extra money to sit in window seats — only to find out that the seats for which they paid were located next to a blank wall and not next to windows — believe that...
Frequent Miler
25% transfer bonus from Citi ThankYou to Wyndham Rewards
Citi is out with a 25% transfer bonus when transferring Citi ThankYou Rewards to Wyndham Rewards. With this bonus, the transfer ratio when transferring from the Citi Strata Premier or Strata Elite to Wyndham Rewards becomes 1,000 ThankYou points to 1,250 Wyndham Rewards points. The Deal Citi is out with a 25%...
The Bulkhead Seat
Southwest Airlines Tightens Seating Policy for Plus-Size Passengers
Southwest Airlines is changing a long-standing seating policy that currently accommodates plus-size passengers. The new rules take effect on January 27th (the same day that the airline’s transition from open seating to assigned seating occurs) and will make it more difficult for Southwest passengers to get additional seats for free. For...
Your Mileage May Vary
Why Amex Platinum Cardholders Shouldn’t Ignore the Walmart+ Benefit
I’ve been an American Express Platinum cardholder for the last several years. While I agree with critics who say the Platinum card has become a glorified coupon book, it doesn’t mean there isn’t value when taking advantage of those coupons. It’s been easy for me to get back more than...
Frequent Miler
Now transfer from more Citi ThankYou cards to American Airlines
Citi ThankYou Rewards has made a program update and it is now possible to transfer from several popular cards with no annual fee to American Airlines AAdvantage The Deal Citi ThankYou Rewards can now be transferred to American Airlines from both qualifying premium cards and qualifying cards with no annual fee at...
One Mile at a Time
Transfer Citi Points To Wyndham Rewards With 25% Bonus
The Citi ThankYou program has just launched a new transfer bonus. While I personally don’t think this is worth it, it’s still worth covering, in case it’s useful to anyone.Citi offering 25% Wyndham transfer bonusBetween August 24 and September 20, 2025, the Citi ThankYou program in the United States is offering a...
Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – Qantas Boeing 787-9 parked at London Heathrow Airport
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Qantas Boeing 787-9 parked at London Heathrow Airport as it rests between flights, with it due to return to Perth, Western Australia, later that day. Qantas operates a fleet of 14 Boeing 787-9...
View from the Wing
Would You Eat Here? American Airlines Passenger Plants Dirty Socks On Tray Table While Crew Looks Away
A reader shared their experience with an American Airlines tray table on August 18th's fligh 605 from Miami to New York LaGuardia that elevated that 737's tray table over the heights of uncleanliness achieved in a plane's lavatory. Continue reading Would You Eat Here? American Airlines Passenger Plants Dirty Socks On...
ATX Jetsetter
Southwest Makes Updates to its Customers of Size Policy
Southwest Airlines has made updates to its Customers of Size policy to align with the carrier's new assigned seating policy. The post Southwest Makes Updates to its Customers of Size Policy appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
Points With a Crew
Should you buy Choice points with a 40% discount? (Ends Monday)
8/24 – Reposting as the last day to buy Choice points with the current discount is Monday, August 25th Choice Hotels is out with an extended offer to buy Choice Hotel points with a 40% discount. Let’s examine it to see if / when it might make sense. It’s a tiered...
Your Mileage May Vary
Should You Prepay For Gas With Your Rental Car?
You know the questions you’re going to be asked at the counter when renting a car. Do you want to upgrade to a larger/nicer/fancier car? How about the insurance coverage? Do you want the navigation system? Do you want to opt in to their toll program? Lastly, you’ll get the...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
A Day in Sofia in Bulgaria.
The train crawled through the darkness as it approached into the main train station in Sofia. All of the passengers seemed to disembark the train into the cold morning air as though commuting to work... ...and there I was in the middle of a crowded station at 6:30 in the morning....
View from the Wing
One Quick DoorDash Delivery For 5,900 Miles — Should I Take This 30 Minute Boost To American Airlines Status?
What do you think, should I follow in One Mile at a Time's footsteps and moonlight as a DoorDash driver, even if just once? I promise not to wind up driving onto any runways! Continue reading One Quick DoorDash Delivery For 5,900 Miles — Should I Take This 30 Minute...
Your Mileage May Vary
Why We’ve Never Booked a Mistake Fare (and Probably Never Will)
Every once in a while, your feed will light up with headlines about an unbelievable flight deal. Maybe it’s a transatlantic business class ticket for a few hundred dollars or a cross-country trip for less than the price of dinner. These deals usually fall into one of two categories: a...
Economondo
Remembering Eurowings’ Dash 8 Q400s: Paris CDG to Dusseldorf with LGW Aviation
Flying onboard a Dash 8 Q400 on a flight from Paris CDG to Dusseldorf, operated by LGW on behalf of Eurowings
Economy Class & Beyond
Alaska Airlines to offer Starlink In-Flight connectivity
Alaska Airlines is preparing to adopt SpaceX’s Starlink connectivity platform to allow for high-speed connectivity. Starlink connectivity – coming soon to Alaska Airlines fleet, including the Boeing 787-9 – Rendering, Alaska Airlines.  The move builds on Hawaiian Airlines’ lead as an early adopter of fast, free Wi-Fi connectivity.   Alaska...
Economy Class & Beyond
Virgin Atlantic kicks off their September sale
As we near the end of the summer holidays, companies still want you in the air. Virgin Atlantic is one of them, kicking off their September Sale. As usual, the airline has offerings for both Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Atlantic Holidays.  This promotion is running between 21st August and 30th...
Economondo
Saudia Boeing 787 Review: Amazing Crew, Good Entertainment, but a Battered Dreamliner – Jeddah to Paris
Flying on a medium haul flight from Jeddah to Paris with Saudia onboard a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Economy Class & Beyond
SWISS unveils its SENSES First Grand Suite
SWISS has unveiled its new First Grand Suite, as part of its SWISS Senses rollout. SWISS Senses – First Grand Suite, Image SWISS The new SWISS First Grand Suite combines two First Class suites into a single spacious and self-contained space that can serve as a bedroom, an office or a...
{Tech} for Travel
RingConn Gen 2 Smart Ring Review: A Sleep Game Changer
RingConn Gen 2 Smart Ring Review: A stylish smart ring that delivers standout sleep tracking and long-lasting performance for travellers. The post RingConn Gen 2 Smart Ring Review: A Sleep Game Changer appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Economondo
Crossing Arabia on an A320: My First Flight with Saudia – Dubai to Jeddah
Flying onboard a Skyteam liveried Saudia Airbus A320 from Dubai to Jeddah
Economy Class & Beyond
American Airlines to open a “Grab-and-Go” offering at Charlotte-Douglas Airport
“Grab- and-Go” for a lounge option continues to be a thing, with American Airlines launching its new concept – Provisions by Admirals Club. This lounge at Charlotte Douglas International Airport is a “grab-and-go” lounge – a first-of-its-kind space for American Airlines. This is located at  Concourse A, next to gate...