Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (21st February)
We’re deep into February, with Lent, the Lunar New Year and Ramadan all occurring on the same week. But the news cycle doesn’t stop – so it’s time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. LNER Class A3 4472 Flying Scotsman (60613) steaming at rest whilst it waits for...
Economondo
Starting My Greenlandic Adventure: Copenhagen to Kangerlussuaq on an Air Greenland Airbus A330-800
Join me as I start the trip of a lifetime, flying from Copenhagen to Kangerlussuaq in Greenland, on an Air Greenland A330-800
Economy Class & Beyond
Malaysia Airlines to add a third daily service to Doha
Malaysia Airlines is enhancing connectivity between Malaysia and the Middle East with the introduction of a third daily non-stop service between Kuala Lumpur and Doha. Malaysia Airlines Airbus A330-300 – Image, Economy Class and Beyond  This new frequency increases operations on the Kuala Lumpur – Doha route from two flights...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Another four hours at Oslo Airport – Growing Old in Style
Another four hours at Oslo Airport Growing Old in Style It’s time to re-enter Norway and deal with a four-hour transit as I switch from Turkish Airlines to SAS. And an unwelcome phonecall to make this trip a little more challenging.  In this mammoth trip report Yes. I’m that old....
Also on BoardingArea
Miles To Memories
Perkin’ Up – My Airline Elite Status Strategy with the Domestic Big Three
At the end of one qualification year and the beginning of another, I look at my current airline elite status strategy. The post Perkin’ Up – My Airline Elite Status Strategy with the Domestic Big Three appeared first on Miles to Memories.
View from the Wing
I Love the Bilt Palladium Card—But the Authorized User Card Drives My Wife (and Me) Crazy
I love my Bilt Palladium Card—it’s currently my favorite card for everyday spending, points-earning, and perks—but the authorized user experience drives my wife (and me) crazy. It comes with an unnecessary annual fee, tedious activation requirements, inconvenient charge authorization texts, and earns fewer points than the primary card, leaving me...
You Are Travel
Deal: Spend $250 on Airbnb, Get 5,000 Amex Membership Rewards
​tl;dr – A new targeted Amex offer for Airbnb ​If you’re an Amex cardholder planning an upcoming Airbnb… The post Deal: Spend $250 on Airbnb, Get 5,000 Amex Membership Rewards appeared first on You Are Travel.
You Are Travel
Airbnb CEO Provides Strongest Indicator Yet That a Loyalty Program is Coming
​tl;dr – Airbnb is in the ‘testing’ phase of a new loyalty program. ​I recently reviewed the transcript… The post Airbnb CEO Provides Strongest Indicator Yet That a Loyalty Program is Coming appeared first on You Are Travel.
One Mile at a Time
Best-Ever $50 Rakuten New Member Bonus: An Absolute No-Brainer
Link: Sign-up for a Rakuten account with a best-ever $50 bonus
Live and Let’s Fly
MileagePlus Changed the Game. Here’s What’s Really at Stake
United just restructured MileagePlus to punish non-cardholders. The bigger question is whether it will grow Chase card signups or push miles lovers elsewhere. United Airlines announced this week that MileagePlus is getting its biggest overhaul in more than a decade, taking effect April 2, 2026. The headlines have understandably focused...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
“A Crisis of its Own Making”: DHS Forced into Embarassing U-Turn Over TSA PreCheck Suspension
Within hours of announcing the suspension of TSA PreCheck expedited security screening at airports across the United States, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has been forced into an embarrassing U-turn. Her agency has yet to explain the reason behind the reversal. Earlier on Sunday, Noem stated that emergency measures to...
One Mile at a Time
Atmos Rewards Ascent Visa Card: Worth The $95 Annual Fee?
Link: Learn more about the Atmos Rewards Ascent Visa Signature credit card
The Bulkhead Seat
More Than 3,163 US Flights Canceled as Powerful Nor’easter Comes to the Northeast
A powerful nor’easter is set to sweep across the Northeast. It has triggered widespread… The post More Than 3,163 US Flights Canceled as Powerful Nor’easter Comes to the Northeast appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Points With a Crew
How to Hack the Airline Meal Voucher Racket
Many times you might get a meal voucher from an airline during delays. Did you know there's a hack to maximize the value that you get from every ...
Eye of the Flyer
DHS Reverses Course, Keeps TSA PreCheck Open
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) quickly suspended its suspension of TSA PreCheck. On Saturday night, DHS announced TSA PreCheck and Global Entry would temporarily shut down starting Sunday, February 22, at 6:00 AM Eastern. Hours later, the agency reversed course. On Sunday morning, TSA announced that PreCheck...
Your Mileage May Vary
Do Hotel Best Rate Guarantees Still Work? One Real Example (And What’s Changed)
Most of the points and miles I earn for our trips come from credit card spending and sign-up bonuses. But that wasn’t always the case. There was a stretch when…
View from the Wing
United Will Operate 750 Daily Flights From Chicago—Leaked Slides Show Revenue Falling Nearly 3x Faster Than Elsewhere
United Airlines is flooding Chicago O'Hare with up to 750 flights per day this summer—its biggest schedule ever—but leaked internal slides reveal revenue per seat mile there is already falling 2.7 times faster than elsewhere. The airline appears willing to depress short-term profits, betting that American Airlines can't afford to...
One Mile at a Time
Laughable: DHS Reverses Course, Keeps TSA PreCheck Open
Earlier, I covered how the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced plans to shut down TSA PreCheck and Global Entry, due to the partial government shutdown. Well, there’s an update, which I guess shouldn’t come as a surprise at all.
The Bulkhead Seat
Breaking: TSA PreCheck® and Global Entry Will Remain Operational After All
Last night, I wrote about how the US Department of Homeland Security was suspending… The post Breaking: TSA PreCheck® and Global Entry Will Remain Operational After All appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Live and Let’s Fly
AI Rental Car Scans Produce Questionable Reports, Real Bills
Hertz and Sixt are using AI scanners that automatically flag rental car damage. Customers are getting hit with surprise bills for marks no human eye can catch. If you have been on X this week, you may have already caught this post from @HustleBitch_ about rental car companies using AI-powered...
One Mile at a Time
Is First Class Worth The Premium? Here’s How I Go About Deciding…
Over the past decade, we’ve seen airlines in the United States do a better job of monetizing premium cabins, including first and business class. Back in the day, first class would be outrageously expensive. Most seats wouldn’t be sold, but rather, would go to people upgrading. Nowadays the percentage of...
One Mile at a Time
Is First Class Worth The Premium? Here’s How I Go About Deciding…
Over the past decade, we’ve seen airlines in the United States do a better job of monetizing premium cabins, including first and business class. Back in the day, first class would be outrageously expensive. Most seats wouldn’t be sold, but rather, would go to people upgrading. Nowadays the percentage of...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Connecting The Dots: How United Airlines is Terminating Flight Attendants For Sick Leave Abuse
United Airlines is using technology to ‘aggressively’ target flight attendants suspected of abusing sick leave, crew members at the Chicago-based carrier have been warned – although, in some cases, suspected ‘red flags’ might not be what they seem. Along with inappropriate social media posts, suspected sick leave abuse has now...
View from the Wing
Spirit Airlines Passenger Brings ‘Emotional Support’ Rotisserie Chicken Through TSA—Then Eats It Onboard
A Spirit Airlines passenger carried a rotisserie chicken through TSA security in a clear pet backpack, claiming it was his "emotional support animal"—then proceeded to enjoy it onboard, leaving passengers amused, staff stunned, and TSA officially unfazed.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Ketch Rigged Sailboat in Antarctica. Sunday Morning Photograph.
While exploring Cuverville Island in Antarctica, I spotted a ketch rigged sailboat on the water and took photographs of it during the great weather we were enjoying. If you... The post Ketch Rigged Sailboat in Antarctica. Sunday Morning Photograph. appeared first on The Gate.
Travel Points Playbook
Building a Spring Break Trip with the Chase 40% Transfer Bonus to Virgin Atlantic
Through February 28th, Chase is offering a 40% bonus on Ultimate Rewards points transferred to Virgin Atlantic. While… The post Building a Spring Break Trip with the Chase 40% Transfer Bonus to Virgin Atlantic appeared first on Travel Points Playbook.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Kristi Noem’s Emergency Measures To Suspend TSA PreCheck And Global Entry Will Lead To Longer Wait Times For Everyone, Travel Experts Warn
Aviation analysts have warned that Transportation Secretary Kristi Noem’s decision to suspend TSA PreCheck and Global Entry in an effort to “conserve resources” during a lapse in funding to the Department of Homeland Security will actually have the opposite effect and put more strain on officers. With less than 12...
View from the Wing
DCA Airport Tower Just Ditched Paper Flight Strips—Only Took FAA 43 Years [Roundup]
Washington National Airport’s control tower just replaced paper flight strips with electronic ones—finally abandoning an FAA practice that lasted 43 years. Also in this roundup: Selena Gomez’s unexpected love for DFW Terminal E, Southwest pilots getting teased for their taxi speeds, American Airlines quietly raising checked-bag fees, and a TikToker...
Economy Class & Beyond
Iberia to offer over 1.2 millon seats to the USA this summer
Iberia is putting its hopes in US traffic, with the airline offering over 1.2 million seats this summer between Spain and the USA. With the Northern Summer season coming along quickly (starting 29th March), Iberia is offering up to 166 flights a week (22 up from last year), making 1,280,254...
Economy Class & Beyond
Vietnam Airlines finalises an order for Boeing 737 MAX aircraft
Vietnam Airlines has announced that the carrier has finalised its first Boeing single-aisle order for 50 737 MAX aircraft. The addition of the 737-8 will enable Vietnam Airlines’ domestic and regional route growth plans as air travel demand continues to rise across Southeast Asia.  The Boeing 737-8 aircraft will primarily...
Economy Class & Beyond
Porter Airlines heads off to Austin and Chicago O’Hare
It seems Mr Porter wants new places to explore, with Porter Airlines adding new USA destinations – Austin and Chicago O’Hare.  Austin (Texas) The Austin service will start on 21st May 2026, operating five times weekly from Toronto Pearson Airport. As such, this will utilise an Embraer E195-E2 on this...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: TK1753 Istanbul Airport to Oslo Airport (BUSINESS CLASS)  – Growing Old in Style
TK1753 Istanbul Airport to Oslo Gardermoen Airport (BUSINESS CLASS) Growing Old in Style Time to head from one level of cold to another. It’s off to Oslo on an aircraft that feels like it’s done some hard time in its life.  In this mammoth trip report Yes. I’m that old....
Economondo
Royal Brunei Dreamliner Review: Sampling the Cheapest Direct Flight from Dubai to London
Flying with Royal Brunei Airlines on their fifth freedom overnight slog from Dubai to London Heathrow
Economy Class & Beyond
Lufthansa unveils its retrofitted A320 cabin
Lufthansa is retrofitting a number of its existing Airbus A320ceo (current engine option – the original production run of the A320) with new products inside the aircraft. The modernised cabin will be installed on 38 A320 aircraft, with a planned retrofit rate of one aircraft every 30 days. The first...
Economy Class & Beyond
Air India pushes forward with its planned Summer 2026 deployments
Air India is pushing forward its improved passenger experience, with the airline annocing will deploy aircraft featuring new, retrofitted or upgraded cabin interiors on additional key international routes as part of its Northern Summer operations for 2026. Business Class aboard Air India’s new Boeing 787=9 – Image, Air India  This...
Economy Class & Beyond
Aer Lingus to launch seasonal (and temporary) service to Barbados from Dublin
It seems Aer Lingus have got its calculator out and worked out it will be cheaper to operate its own service between Dublin and Barbados (Bridgetown), rather than send people to another carrier. As such, the airline is spinning up a temporary service to help its passengers. The seasonal/temporary service...