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....
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...
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Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Get up to a 50% bonus when you buy Air Europa SUMA Miles (Use for SkyTeam flights)
Members of Air Europa’s SUMA program can buy miles with a bonus of up to 50% until March 4 The tiered bonus offers up 50% more miles with a maximum purchase of 100,000 miles. That means with the bonus you can buy 150,000 miles for 1,500 EUR or 1 Euro...
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: KeyGo Gen2 Ultra-Thin Folding Keyboard
The KeyGo Gen2 is an ultra-thin 180 degree folding keyboard, perfect for anyone on the go. It has a a larger 4K touch display and is on Kickstarter, but only for a few more...
Miles To Memories
KILLER Fontainebleau Match Offer, Another Vegas Implosion & Sphere’s Next Big Act?
Next big Vegas implosion, KILLER Fontainebleau slot play match, A's stadium financing & the next Sphere act? The post KILLER Fontainebleau Match Offer, Another Vegas Implosion & Sphere’s Next Big Act? appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Your Mileage May Vary
Which Countries Score Highest on IQ Tests—and Where the U.S. Ranks
A popular online IQ test taken by millions of people worldwide ranks countries by average score, offering a snapshot of how populations compare on standardized cognitive tests. The results are…
Frequent Miler
Chase will soon limit cash back rewards to its own accounts
Chase has an entire assortment of “cash back” cards that, in reality, earn Ultimate Rewards points. When paired with a premium card like the Chase Sapphire Preferred® or Chase Sapphire Reserve®, they can be transferred to travel partners. Because of that, we tend not to think of Ultimate Rewards as...
Miles To Memories
Visa Infinite Cardholders Get Free Drinks and More at Select Restaurants
Visa Infinite Concierge is offering free alcoholic drinks or free dessert at select restaurants. These are exclusive perks for Visa Infinite cardholders. The post Visa Infinite Cardholders Get Free Drinks and More at Select Restaurants appeared first on Miles to Memories.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Save Up to 35 Percent at Resorts With Radisson Hotels
You can save up to 35 percent on room rates — which includes breakfast and 2,000 bonus Radisson Rewards points — for stays of a minimum of three nights at participating resort properties within the brand portfolio of Radisson Hotel Group between Wednesday, April 22, 2026 and Thursday, September 10,...
Points Miles and Bling
Porter Basic Economy Has One Big Flaw
A few weeks ago, I flew Porter Basic Economy from Fort Lauderdale to Vancouver via Toronto and back and I… The post Porter Basic Economy Has One Big Flaw appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
One Mile at a Time
Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) Will Be Renamed After Donald Trump
Several weeks ago, I wrote about how Florida lawmakers proposed renaming an airport after President Trump. Well, this proposal has now passed the Florida Legislature, so it’s very likely to become a reality.
One Mile at a Time
Rumored World Of Hyatt Program Changes Are Completely Fake?!?
Earlier, I covered some rumored World of Hyatt program changes, including an overhaul of award pricing, plus the introduction of a premium credit card. This was based on a very detailed but unsubstantiated report on Reddit. So along those lines, there’s an interesting update…
Frequent Miler
Newegg: 10% off Hotels.com gift cards
Newegg is running a sale on Hotels.com gift cards, offering $50 off when you buy a $500 denomination. The Deal Buy $500 Hotels.com gift cards for $50 when using promo code SSF2978 on Newegg. Direct link to offer Probably today only Key Terms Limit 1 per customer Quick Thoughts Newegg...
Live and Let’s Fly
A Note To The Newlyweds In Business Class On My Malaysia Airlines Flight
Yesterday I reviewed my Malaysia Airlines A330-900neo flight in business class from Kuala Lumpur to Bali and I want to offer a note to the newlyweds who were seated in 2A and 3A. A Note To The Newlyweds In Business Class It was a very cute young Indian couple, though...
Altitude Yes
JAL to Discontinue Inflight Shopping on Domestic Flights
The airline has no plans to discontinue inflight shopping for its international flights. The post JAL to Discontinue Inflight Shopping on Domestic Flights first appeared on Altitude Yes.
View from the Wing
Comedian Jim Breuer Paid For First Class From Hawaii—American Airlines Took His Seat For A Pilot And Moved Him To Row 18
Comedian Jim Breuer bought first class tickets from Honolulu to Florida—but American Airlines bumped him down to coach so a deadheading pilot could have his seat. Breuer's furious rant about American Airlines taking thousands of dollars for first class, only to give him a $400 downgrade refund, has reached hundreds...
One Mile at a Time
Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) Will Be Renamed After Donald Trump
Several weeks ago, I wrote about how Florida lawmakers proposed renaming an airport after President Trump. Well, this proposal has now passed the Florida Legislature, so it’s very likely to become a reality.
Your Mileage May Vary
Stop Earning 1X on Amazon: The Simple Ways to Get More Points
Amazon is the largest company by revenue. So it manages to sneak into almost everyone’s budget — household basics, random gadgets, and last-minute gifts. And if you’re into points and…
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....
Miles To Memories
SoFi Checking & Savings $300 Bonus (Plus $415 from Swagbucks)
SoFi is now offering up to 4.00% APY for its SoFi Checking & Savings account, plus you can get a bonus of up to $715 as a new member. The post SoFi Checking & Savings $300 Bonus (Plus $415 from Swagbucks) appeared first on Miles to Memories.
View from the Wing
Bilt Palladium’s Delivered 50,000 Points Right Away—Gold Secured Through Early 2028 And 4X Everyday Spend Strategy
Bilt’s new $795 Palladium card is already delivering in ways that matter: the 50,000-point bonus posts fast, Gold status locks in through early 2028, and with the right stacking strategy the card can generate 4X on everyday spend — turning routine purchases into outsized transfer value with partners like Alaska,...
Pointalize
Big News: Pointalize App Adds Smart Merchant Offers and More
Discover the newest features in the Pointalize app, including smart merchant offers tracking, to effortlessly maximize your credit card rewards and savings.
Live and Let’s Fly
Fake News: Category 10 Hotels, Super Peak Pricing, And A $795 Premium Credit Card Could Redefine World of Hyatt
UPDATE: The rumored changes to the World of Hyatt program were not a leak from Hyatt. Instead, they were part of a college experiment. As the author of the rumor has now stated: Time to clear something up. The entire “Hyatt overhaul leak” post was not real. None of it....
Modhop
The United MileagePlus Squeeze: Why a Credit Card is No Longer Optional in 2026
United just rewrote the rules. If you’re flying United without one of their credit cards in 2026, you’re basically volunteering to get less, fewer miles, worse pricing, zero earnings on Basic Economy. It’s not subtle. Let’s cut through the fluff. Here’s what actually changed and why you need to care....
No Work All Travel
Review: Los Angeles American Airlines Lounges
Disclaimer: Although I was offered one-time entry to the Los Angeles American Airlines lounges, some of the following photos were taken during a prior unrelated visit. AA Flagship Lounge, right by gate 41; the place is open from 04:30 – 25:00 (1am the next day). Check-in with one of the...
Miles To Memories
T-Mobile’s Free MLB.TV Offer Will Be Back Again this Season
Ggreat news for T-Mobile customers and baseball fans! MLB.tv is free once again for the 11th straight season. The post T-Mobile’s Free MLB.TV Offer Will Be Back Again this Season appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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...
Economy Class & Beyond
Emirates prepares for the month of Ramadan
It’s coming up to the Holy Month of Ramadan, with Emirates showing off its offerings for the month ahead, whilst they support travellers. Emirates Iftar boxes at Boarding Gates For the comfort of all fasting customers, complimentary iftar boxes to help break the fast containing water, laban, a banana, and...
Economy Class & Beyond
Lufthansa Expands Allegris seat availability on its Boeing 787-9 fleet
The “rollout” of Lufthansa’s “new” seat product – Allegris, continues to crawl along, with certification set to be granted to 25 out of the 28 seats aboard the Boeing 787-9 in Business Class.   Allegris took flight in its first incomplete form in summer 2024 (with the first class product delayed). This...
{Tech} for Travel
New Sony WF-1000XM6 boasts massive 25% better noise cancelling
A new processor and redesigned drivers power the Sony WF-1000XM6, which claims 25 per cent stronger noise reduction and upgraded call performance. The post New Sony WF-1000XM6 boasts massive 25% better noise cancelling appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.