Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: TK1754 Oslo to Istanbul (Business Class) – Growing Old in Style
TK1754 – Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Istanbul Airport – BUSINESS CLASS Growing Old with In Style Time for a new business class experience. How does the Turkish Airlines Mid-Haul Experience stack up?  In this mammoth trip report (note, headings subject to change) Yes. I’m that old. Next. Off to Heathrow,...
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Long-range ebike upgrade Heybike X Series confirms 90-mile range
CES 2026 News: Heybike X Series adds NFC card, PIN or app start, TFT display, Shimano Altus 8-speed drivetrain, direct power transfer tech, and IP65-rated electronics. The post Long-range ebike upgrade Heybike X Series confirms 90-mile range appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Economy Class & Beyond
Emirates continues its Premium Economy rollout, with new routes and service expansion
Emirates is continuing its Premium Economy expansion, with a number of routes having the product deployed. Let’s explore. The airline will achieve this using both retrofitted Boeing 777 and new Airbus A350 to destinations in Europe, North America, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Australia, bringing Premium Economy and its...
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Phone gaming upgrade Ohsnap MCON Controller launches snap on grip
CES 2026 News: Ohsnap MCON Controller snaps to the back of a smartphone and deploys fold out grips. Kickback mode lets you prop the phone for tabletop play. The post Phone gaming upgrade Ohsnap MCON Controller launches snap on grip appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
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Capital One Venture X Business 400K welcome offer (ending soon)
Update 1/8/26: Capital One is now advertising that this 400K offer will be ending on January 19th. ~~~ Yesterday, Capital One released an “increased” welcome offer for the Venture X Business card that awards new cardholders 400,000 Capital One Miles after spending $150,000 in the first 6 months. The offer is split...
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How Fast Does the Citi Strata Elite $200 Splurge Credit Post for Best Buy Purchases?
Discover how quickly the Citi Strata Elite $200 Splurge Credit posts for Best Buy purchases. Learn from Laura's experience and see why the credit appeared automatically just two days after her transactions. The post How Fast Does the Citi Strata Elite $200 Splurge Credit Post for Best Buy Purchases? first appeared...
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Wyndham Rewards status match is back (and it’s generous)
Wyndham Rewards status matches are back, and there are very generous matching opportunities from some hotel programs. The Deal Match your hotel loyalty program status to Wyndham Rewards & maintain it with a status challenge. Direct link to offer Key Terms To request the Awarded Member Level, an eligible Hotel...
Your Mileage May Vary
Think Bed Bugs Are Just a Hotel Problem? Here Are the U.S. Cities Where They’re Thriving
You probably saw the articles recently about the lawsuit a family filed against Delta and KLM, claiming their international flight from Atlanta to Amsterdam was infested with bed bugs. Bed…
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Chase Freedom Unlimited®: Now offering 30K / $300 after only $500 in spend (last call)
Update 1/8/26: This increased Chase Freedom Unlimited® offer will be ending on 1/15/2026 at 9:00 AM EST. If you’re looking to get in on it, now’s the time. ~~~ The Chase Freedom Unlimited® card is unique among Ultimate Rewards-earning cards in that it earns a minimum of 1.5x for all...
View from the Wing
Passenger Handed a Flight Attendant an Airsickness Bag—”This Is For You”—It Was Stuffed With Cash
A passenger handed a flight attendant a sealed airsickness bag mid-flight and said, “This is for you”—so she assumed it was trash and set it aside. Later she opened it and found it was packed with cash: $208 that passengers had quietly pooled as a collective tip. Continue reading Passenger Handed...
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Discover: Get a $20 bonus after spending $100 on mobile wallets (targeted)
Discover is sending another targeted offer to some cardholders: a $20 cashback bonus when spending $100+ in-store or online with mobile wallets like Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and Google Pay. The Deal There is a new targeted offer for a $20 cashback bonus when spending $100+ in-store or online with...
One Mile at a Time
Avelo Airlines Ends Deportation Flights, But Company’s Planes Sold To ICE
In April 2025, it was revealed that low cost carrier Avelo Airlines would start operating deportation flights, as part of an agreement with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) division of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
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Aer Lingus Follows Through With Threat To Shutter Manchester Base After Cabin Crew Went On Strike
As many as 200 cabin crew who work on long-haul flights for Aer Lingus from its base in Manchester, England, are likely to be jobless by the end of March after the Irish flag carrier removed tickets from sale on Thursday. The announcement comes just a few months after cabin...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: TK1754 Oslo to Istanbul (Business Class) – Growing Old in Style
TK1754 – Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Istanbul Airport – BUSINESS CLASS Growing Old with In Style Time for a new business class experience. How does the Turkish Airlines Mid-Haul Experience stack up?  In this mammoth trip report (note, headings subject to change) Yes. I’m that old. Next. Off to Heathrow,...
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4 Reasons to Get the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card
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Your Mileage May Vary
Is the IHG United TravelBank ‘Double Dip’ Disappearing?
The IHG Premier card’s $25 United TravelBank deposits are one of those small perks that feels bigger than it is — mostly because there’s a clever way to use it.…
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Buy Emirates Lounge Access: How Much Does It Cost, And Is It Worth It?
Emirates has one of the world’s largest global network of lounges, as the airline is hyper-focused on offering a consistent experience throughout its network. What many people don’t realize is that the airline also sells access to its lounges, so in this post, I’d like to take a closer look...
Miles To Memories
SoFi Checking & Savings $300 Bonus (Plus $415 from Swagbucks)
SoFi is now offering up to 3.60% APY for its SoFi Checking & Savings account, plus you can get a bonus of up to $805 as a new member. The post SoFi Checking & Savings $300 Bonus (Plus $415 from Swagbucks) appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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Chase Ink Business Preferred® 100K welcome offer available online (and referrals)
Update: This increased Chase Ink Business Preferred® 100K offer is now showing on both public and referral links. Remember, though, that Chase business referrals are now awarded only for the first card a business opens with Chase. ~~~Original Post Follows~~~ There is an increased welcome offer available for the Chase...
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My Conversation With U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy…
I mentioned earlier that U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy attended the signing ceremony for the historic Boeing – Alaska Airlines aircraft order and Alaska’s 787 livery reveal. After the ceremony, I had a chance to briefly speak with Duffy. My Chat With Sean Duffy In Seattle Duffy spoke for about...
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Choice Privileges All-New Rewards Experience and Titanium Status Now Live
Choice Privileges is launching an all‑new rewards experience in early 2026, promising more rewards more frequently, and faster Elite status. The post Choice Privileges All-New Rewards Experience and Titanium Status Now Live appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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Music Trivia Quiz: Songs With Multiple Destinations in the Lyrics
Let us take a break from all of this miles, points and travel discussion here at BoardingArea and have a little fun with this music trivia quiz. This edition pertains to songs with multiple destinations in the lyrics. Whenever I travel, I either take music with me; or the songs are...
The Bulkhead Seat
Taste Test: Southwest Tortilla Scramble on United Airlines
I decided to pre-order a breakfast option I had never had before while flying… The post Taste Test: Southwest Tortilla Scramble on United Airlines appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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Choice no annual fee card now has 60k points welcome offer
Other than a short period of time last summer when the Wells Fargo Choice Privileges Mastercard and Mastercard Select cards had welcome offers of 70,000 and 100,000 points respectively, the bonus points you could earn when applying for the cards have normally been 40,000 and 60,000 points respectively. There’s currently...
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What’s The Difference Between Airline Hard & Soft Product?
Often when describing airline experiences, I refer to both ”hard” and ”soft” products. I realize that I often use terms like these without stepping back and defining them, so in this post, I’d like to take the opportunity to do that.
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The Strangest New Rental Car Fee: Pay $3 Extra for “Security”—On Top of Every Other Junk Charge
I’ve seen some truly absurd travel add-ons, but this one might be the strangest: airport rental cars in Jacksonville tack on a mandatory $3 “security fee.” It’s an airport pass-through that’s separate from the rest of the required surcharges—another example of how rental car pricing gets sliced into junk line...
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Virgin Voyages Isn’t Alone Anymore: Another Cruise Line Just Went Adults-Only
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Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card Offering 5 Free Nights and $100 Airline Credit
The bonus comes as 5 Free Nights, which is an offer that we have seen in the past. But now you can also get up to a $100 airline credit, which is available for all cardholders. The post Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card Offering 5 Free Nights and $100 Airline Credit appeared...
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Economy Class & Beyond
Alaska Airlines goes big, with Boeing 737-10 and Boeing 787-10 orders
Alaska Airlines continues to grow its fleet, with a major order with Boeing for single-aisle and wide-body aircraft orders. The airline is ordering 105 Boeing 737-10 aircraft, along with five Boeing 787-10 aircraft. Alaska Airlines, in the process, will add additional purchase rights for 35 737-10 aircraft, whilst exercising all...
Economy Class & Beyond
Qatar Airways starts its Starlink Rollout on its Boeing 787 fleet
Qatar Airways is continuing its Starlink deployment on its aircraft, with the airline equipping and deploying the product its Boeing 787 fleet. The carrier has become the first airline to enable Boeing 787-8 with Starlink. As part of its rollout, The airline has also equipped its entire Airbus A350 fleet within...
Economy Class & Beyond
Qatar Airways starts its Starlink Rollout on its Boeing 787 fleet
Qatar Airways is continuing its Starlink deployment on its aircraft, with the airline equipping and deploying the product its Boeing 787 fleet. The carrier has become the first airline to enable Boeing 787-8 with Starlink. As part of its rollout, The airline has also equipped its entire Airbus A350 fleet within...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: The Best Laid Oslo Plans and the OSL Lounge – Growing Old in Style
The Best Laid Oslo Plans and the OSL Lounge Growing Old with In Style In this mammoth trip report (note, headings subject to change) 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 Laid Oslo...
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Better travel photography as ShiftCam S.Mount Camera Case for Android launches
CES 2026 News: ShiftCam S.Mount Camera Case for Android adds quick lens changes via S.Mount and enhanced magnetic strength, with Samsung and Xiaomi shipping and Pixel on pre-order. The post Better travel photography as ShiftCam S.Mount Camera Case for Android launches appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
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American Airlines Wi-Fi rolling out across entire fleet
Free American Airlines Wi-Fi will shortly be available to loyalty members across domestic and regional flights, with fleet-wide coverage launching this spring. The post American Airlines Wi-Fi rolling out across entire fleet appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Economy Class & Beyond
STARLUX takes delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000
Continuing the theme of the Airbus A350, STARLUX Airlines of Taiwan has received its first Airbus A350-1000. STARLUX is the first Taiwanese airline to operate the aircraft type. The aircraft, registered as B-5855,  flew from Airbus in Toulouse to Taoyuan International Airport, Taipei, where it was welcomed with a ceremonial water...