Economy Class & Beyond
Viasat to deliver iIn-Flight Connectivity upgrade for AeroMexico
Aeromexico has selected Viasat to Upgrade In-Flight Connectivity for its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet. The new solution will replace the existing solutions installed aboard the Aeromexico Boeing 787s.  The fleet and upgrade comprises 17 total aircraft, including eight Boeing 787-8s and nine Boeing  787-9s. The Boeing 787-8s will be equipped first,...
Economy Class & Beyond
WestJet to link Halifax to Amsterdam
WestJet is planning to open a new link between Canada and The Netherlands, with a route Halifax Stanfield International Airport and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. The new service will operate through the airline’s 2025 summer schedule, with up to six times weekly service beginning 29th May 2025. This will be the...
Economy Class & Beyond
ITA Airways and iryo announce Air+Rail tieup for Spanish High-Speed Train connectivity.
Air+Rail links are becoming more important, giving airlines a wider spread of connectivity, whilst reducing the environmental footprint. iryo, the high-speed rail operator in Spain, partially owned by Trenitalia (FS Group), and ITA Airways have signed an agreement to offer integrated “Air_Rail” travel between Spain and Italy. iryo and ITA...
Economy Class & Beyond
Miles and More Memembers can now earn frequent flyer status on ITA Airways
The Borgification of ITA Airways continues apace, with Miles & More members being able to earn Points for their frequent flyer status on ITA Airways flights in addition to miles. Passengers can earn Points, Qualifying Points and – in Business Class – HON Circle Points when flying ITA Airways The...
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Running with Miles
Delta Air Lines Offers $30,000 To Every Passenger on Flipped Plane As Passengers Hire Law Firm
Delta has offered the passengers on the flipped airplane $30,000 each, which would still allow the passengers to retain their rights as some hire lawyers. The post Delta Air Lines Offers $30,000 To Every Passenger on Flipped Plane As Passengers Hire Law Firm appeared first on Running with Miles.
The Points of Life
Recap! Madrid Residency
The best idea I have come up with in a while is to live in various cities in the world for a month at a time and act as if I were a local (see Residency Directory). The first residency was in Madrid, Spain. It was a great success. Here...
One Mile at a Time
Airline Amenity Kits: How Much Do They Matter?
In first and business class on long haul flights, it’s common to receive an amenity kit upon boarding. This is typically some sort of a pouch containing some number of items, ranging from a dental kit, to eyeshades, to toiletries. As is the case with most things that airlines offer,...
TravelUpdate
BOOKED: I’m off to Australia with Aer Lingus, Iberia, Ethiopian, Malaysia & BA!
Whenever I’m off to Australia, I like a flat bed so I can get some rest on the…
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 522: Helo Hold
Another rough week for aviation in many ways. And plenty of concerns about what lays ahead.
One Mile at a Time
Mystery: Does This Restaurant Cater Airline Meals, Or…?
Reader Daniel asked me a question that I find to be super interesting, but I don’t have the answer. As I always say, the OMAAT community collectively knows just about everything about the travel space, so I’m opening this up to y’all, because I’m curious to know the answer as...
TravelUpdate
Review: Jetblue Aguadilla to Tampa Economy Even More Space
NI always love going to smaller airports. Having been born and raised in Puerto Rico, I always knew…
TravelUpdate
Amex shuts down accounts, IHG acquisition, new Chase lounge & more
Amex shuts down customer accounts, IHG acquires a hotel brand, new Chase lounge in PHL and more as we track some of the stories this week...
Economy Class & Beyond
Viasat to deliver iIn-Flight Connectivity upgrade for AeroMexico
Aeromexico has selected Viasat to Upgrade In-Flight Connectivity for its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet. The new solution will replace the existing solutions installed aboard the Aeromexico Boeing 787s.  The fleet and upgrade comprises 17 total aircraft, including eight Boeing 787-8s and nine Boeing  787-9s. The Boeing 787-8s will be equipped first,...
View from the Wing
Lost Bags Cost U.S. Airlines $150 Million—American Airlines Joins 18 Carriers Using Apple AirTags To Find Them Faster
Customers used to get frustrated, knowing where their bags were but running into a brick wall with their airline trying to get that information used. That’s changed, with airlines jumping on the bandwagon of adopting new technology deployed by Apple that lets them take in tracking data and use it...
TravelUpdate
Top 5: My favorite hotel stays booked with points
I've been in the miles and points space for 13+ years. Here are my top 5 favorite hotel stays around the globe using my miles and points.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Reality Check: Why Did Flight Attendants On The Delta Upside Down Crash Jet Tell Passengers To Hang Like Bats As Plane Burned?
In the wake of the horrific crash of Delta Air Lines flight DL4819 on Monday afternoon at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), there has been a lot of discourse on social media about the actions of the flight crew in getting all 76 passengers safely off the badly damaged upside...
Wingtips
The Ultimate Guide to Hilton Honors: How to Earn, Burn, and Maximise Rewards.
Hilton Honors is the VIP fast lane to free stays, upgrades, and enough points to make your next… The post The Ultimate Guide to Hilton Honors: How to Earn, Burn, and Maximise Rewards. appeared first on Wingtips.
Eye of the Flyer
I Finally Fell Under “5/24” and Was Just Approved for a Travel Card I Wanted for a While. Here’s What It Is!
I can’t decide if this is a good thing now that it’s actually happening – or if it should’ve remained a fun idea. I won’t be surprised if I get dragged in the Comments section. 😉 5/24 I apparently just fell under Chase’s 5/24 rule. “5/24” is the colloquial term...
View from the Wing
Step Inside Capital One’s New Las Vegas Airport Lounge: Caviar, Craft Cocktails, And Relaxing Views Worth Arriving Early For
The Capital One Lounge Las Vegas opens tomorrow. It's well-located for passengers on the biggest airlines. It feels spacious with floor-to-ceiling windows and high ceilings that offer views both into the terminal and out over airport operations and the mountains behind. And it offers excellent food and...
One Mile at a Time
New Capital One Lounge Las Vegas Airport, With “Daily Rituals”
The network of Capital One Lounges is expanding, with the opening of the new Capital One Lounge Las Vegas (LAS). This mark the fourth location in Capital One’s lounge collection, complementing existing outposts in Dallas (DFW), Denver (DEN), and Washington (IAD). On top of that, there’s the new Capital One...
One Mile at a Time
Delta Offers Crash Victims $30K Compensation, No Strings Attached
On Monday, we saw a shocking accident, whereby a Delta Connection CRJ-900 crashed while landing at Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), losing a wing on landing, and then flipping over. While the most important thing is that everyone survived the crash, it’s interesting to note what the airline is doing for...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Delta Air Lines is Offering $30,000 Each to All The Passengers On The Upside Down Crash Jet At Toronto Pearson Airport
Delta Air Lines has confirmed that it has offered all 76 passengers on the Delta Connection regional jet that crashed and burst into flames at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday an initial cash payment of $30,000 as a goodwill gesture. The embattled airline says the payment has no strings...
One Mile at a Time
Buy Finnair Plus Avios With 40% Bonus (1.56 Cents Each)
Strategically buying points for premium travel can be a great value. Finnair Plus has just launched its newest promotion on purchased Avios, offering up to a 40% bonus. This is the fifth offer we’ve seen from the program since Finnair Plus adopted Avios as its rewards currency, and while it’s...
The Bulkhead Seat
Trailborn Hotels Now Earn Points and Offer Marriott Bonvoy® Elite Benefits
Back in December, I wrote about Marriott entering a long-term agreement to make Trailborn… The post Trailborn Hotels Now Earn Points and Offer Marriott Bonvoy® Elite Benefits appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Millennium Hotels: Earn up to 30,000 bonus MyPoints for stays worldwide
Millennium Hotels are celebrating 30 years of excellence with a pair of new bonus points offers. My Millennium members will be treated to 3,000 bonus MyPoints for stays of three consecutive nights with this special offer. On top of this, over the course of the next year members who complete...
Frequent Miler
Book luxury African safari camps with I Prefer points
Yesterday I stumbled upon a couple of very interesting Preferred Hotels in South Africa. They are all-inclusive Last Word properties with daily game drives. And while each usually costs over $1,200 per night if you pay in cash (and sometimes far more than that), they can be booked instead with...
Points With a Crew
Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Review (higher offers are back!)
The Delta Amex Gold Card is a decent card for frequent Delta travelers. It has a solid welcome offer and is definitely worth getting for the first year
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Approval Terminated For Congestion Pricing Program in New York
The approval terminated for the congestion pricing program in New York by the Department of Transportation of the United States has fueled more controversy into the Central Business District Tolling Program — and it could mean the end for tolling visitors simply to enter the lower half of Manhattan for a...
Economy Class & Beyond
Virgin Atlantic to expand codeshare with WestJet
Virgin Atlantic and WestJet have announced an expanded codeshare agreement between Canada and the UK and key connecting regions including India. The two airlines will be co-located at Toronto Pearson International Airport’s Terminal 3, where Virgin Atlantic will partner with the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) and Canada Border Services...
Economondo
Remembering Flybe 1.0: Birmingham to Bordeaux on a Dash 8 Q400
Join me on my penultimate Flybe flight, flying from Birmingham to Bordeaux on a Dash 8 Q400
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Morning Manoeuvres at Heathrow Terminal 3. Wait… Terminal 3? – Miles to Bucharest
TRIP REPORT: Morning Manoeuvres at Heathrow Terminal 3. Wait… Terminal 3? Miles to Bucharest Every journey has a beginning. It seems a lot of mine are in the middle of the night. Join me as I leave the Midlands and head into the wonder of Heathrow Airport at 6am in...
Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – Qatar Airways Airbus A320 at Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Qatar Airways Airbus A320 at Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport as it is turned around for the return flight to Doha (with a flyDubai Boeing 737 hiding behind it). Qatar Airways operates a fleet...
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (16th February)
We’re halfway through February – even if this cough makes me hope the weather warms up soon. Nonetheless, it’s Saturday evening and it’s time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  Trams, The Universe and Everything – Tram 42 of West Midland Metro heads through the City Centre.  Trip...
Economondo
Remembering Korea’s Short-Lived Boutique LCC: Seoul to Gwangju on an Air Philip Embraer 145
Join me as I fly onboard Air Philip, a little known Korean carrier that lasted no more than a few months.
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Miles to Bucharest – Operation Silver with British Airways
TRIP REPORT:  Miles to Bucharest Operation Silver with British Airways It’s time for a trip report, this time trying to get the final set of Tier Points in before total and utter chaos kicks in with certain loyalty programmes and secure Silver Status. Buckle in for some entertainment.  In this...
Traveling For Miles
Beware of ITA’s Valentine’s sale. The discount offer is deceptive.
Across various regions, ITA Airways is currently promoting various versions of its Valentine's day sale in which the airline appears to be offering between 20% and 25% off Economy and/or Business Class fares that are booked in the next few days. The terms and conditions vary (slightly) from region to region...