Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (28th February)
Its the end of February… if you like it or not. As preapre to enter the third month of the year, it’s time to look back on the headlines and articles I’ve written last week in Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.    Look into the bowl of Pho,...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Older. Never Wiser – Growing Old in Style
Older. Never Wiser. Growing Old in Style Time for some closing thoughts, conclusions and whatever else I have left to say.  In this mammoth trip report 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...
Economondo
Iceberg Spotting from an Air Greenland Dash 8: Kangerlussuaq to Ilulissat via Aasiaat
Flying on one of the most spectacular flights that I've ever taken through the skies across Greenland
Economy Class & Beyond
British Airways to add Boeing 787-10 aircraft to London Gatwick
There’s been some news from British Airways, as Sean Dolye made announcements to staff and the public. For passengers, there’s big news drop, with the Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner planned to make an appearance. British Airways Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner – Image, British Airways  Last year, the airline announced an order for...
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Women Go On Bachelorette Trip To Punta Cana. Everyone Gets Free Upgrades Except The 2 Brides. It Only Goes Downhill From There
"They told us to 'watch your tone.'"
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Hotel Seville Nomad (Queen Deluxe Room)
The Hotel Seville Nomad, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, sits in the heart of New York City’s NoMad neighborhood, one of the most walkable and vibrant districts in Manhattan.  Location The hotel is tucked along a quiet stretch of West 29th Street, just steps from the 28th Street entrance to...
TravelUpdate
Buy Points & Miles Promotions: Airline and Hotel Bonuses for March 2026 (Up to 150% Bonus)
If you are looking to buy airline miles or hotel points, we’ve compiled the programs currently offering a…
Points Miles and Bling
Abu Dhabi Offers Hotel Stay Extension for Stranded Travellers
Like me, if you have been doomscrolling through the situation unfolding in the Middle East, you know how things have… The post Abu Dhabi Offers Hotel Stay Extension for Stranded Travellers appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
John The Wanderer
Adrenaline and Algae: My Wild Ride in Ketchikan
This article is the Ketchikan Zodiac expedition. It is about my experience on a high-speed Zodiac shore excursion I booked through Shore Excursion Group while sailing on the Seabourn Quest… The post Adrenaline and Algae: My Wild Ride in Ketchikan appeared first on John the Wanderer.
Frequent Miler
Best Credit Card Offers for March 2026
Which rewards credit card is right for you? Find the best publicly available credit card offers all on this one page. We'll show you the best credit cards for spend, frequent flyer miles, hotel points, cash back, and more. The post Best Credit Card Offers for March 2026 appeared first on...
Points With a Crew
The Cool Google Translate Features You Need To Try While Traveling Abroad
One of the trickiest things about traveling to another country can be communicating with people that don't speak the same language as you. There are 5 new features ...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Etihad Airways is Flying Some Airplanes Back to Abu Dhabi Ahead of Planned Restart Operation
Etihad Airways is positioning some of its airplanes back to its home hub at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) after it was granted special permission to fly in otherwise closed airspace. At least three aircraft, including two Airbus A350-1000 widebody airplanes, have been flown back to Abu Dhabi from Istanbul...
Your Mileage May Vary
Is Airport Lounge Access Worth It? The Reality vs. the Hype
For travelers just starting to explore the world of credit card perks, the allure of luxury travel can be irresistible. I remember reading about lie-flat business class seats and stays…
Miles To Memories
Amex Transfer Partner Paused, What Happens To Leftover First Class Alcohol & Capital One Cards Switching Networks
In our Around the Web series we take a look at articles that cover miles, points, travel and personal finance. The post Amex Transfer Partner Paused, What Happens To Leftover First Class Alcohol & Capital One Cards Switching Networks appeared first on Miles to Memories.
The Bulkhead Seat
ANA Passenger Finds Metal Wire in Premium Cabin Meal
An All Nippon Airways (ANA) passenger seated in a premium cabin from Mumbai’s Chhatrapati… The post ANA Passenger Finds Metal Wire in Premium Cabin Meal appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
View from the Wing
Flight Attendants Put Southwest Airline On Blast For New Approach To Boarding Planes—Puts All The Cost On Them
The Southwest Airlines boarding experience has been the worst of all possible worlds since moving to assigned seating on January 27. Now flight attendants are being asked to shoulder the burden, and their union is putting the airline on blast.
Frequent Miler
30% transfer bonus from Capital One miles to Preferred Hotels I Prefer
Capital One miles is offering a 30% transfer bonus when you transfer points to Preferred Hotels & Resorts I Prefer. With this transfer bonus, the ratio becomes 1:2.6, which still isn’t nearly as good as the regular 1:4 ratio from Citi Thank You Rewards.   The Deal Capital One is...
Live from a Lounge
The UAE pulls a GOAT move to accomodate people left stranded by the strikes on Dubai and Abu Dhabi
The responses of the UAE to the current attacks on them, and how they are reacting, are winning hearts from the tourists. The post The UAE pulls a GOAT move to accomodate people left stranded by the strikes on Dubai and Abu Dhabi appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
Monkey Miles
March 2026 Air France/KLM Flying Blue Promo Rewards – 45k to europe
We give you the good good on Flying Blue Promo rewards The post March 2026 Air France/KLM Flying Blue Promo Rewards – 45k to europe appeared first on Monkey Miles.
Frequent Miler
Current point transfer bonuses for March 2026
The best points rewards programs, in our opinion, are those that allow points to be transferred to many different airline and hotel loyalty programs. In this way, it’s often possible to get outsized value from your points. For example, suppose you want to fly lie-flat business class to Europe. Prices...
Live and Let’s Fly
Unpopular Opinion: I’m Not Outraged By Hyatt Award Increases
Hyatt Hotels increased the cost of award redemptions and while most of the miles and points community is outraged, I’m really not bothered but for practical reasons. Award Changes The headlines in the miles and points community this week might as well have been “Sky Is Falling, Hyatt Nukes Award...
One Mile at a Time
Lufthansa Selling Miles & More Miles With 50% Bonus (1.42 Cents Each): Worth It?
Lufthansa has launched its latest promotion on purchased miles. While I’d argue that this is niche, it has the potential to be a good value, especially given that this is a points currency that can otherwise be hard to accrue.
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BoardingArea
Review: United Club (revisited)– New York LaGuardia (LGA), Terminal B
…Smaller lounge with some nice touches
Modhop
The Last Honest Place in the Airport: Why the MSP Observation Deck Beats a Crowded Lounge
Published: February 28, 2026 • Updated: February 28, 2026 February 2026. Travel is a grind. Lounges are at capacity. The “exclusive” experience is now a 45-minute waitlist for a lukewarm buffet. Between the Global Entry suspension and the United MileagePlus squeeze, the airport has become a series of obstacles and...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Southwest Airlines Flight Attendants Slam ‘Out of Touch’ Management as New Row Emerges Over Boarding Times
A new row has broken out between flight attendants at Southwest Airlines and the Dallas-based carrier’s management over plans to reduce boarding delays caused by its switch to assigned seating. Since ending its iconic open seating policy on January 27, Southwest has been battling with slow passenger boarding because people...
Miles To Memories
Up To 125% Transfer Bonus & Double Points Earning: Bilt Rent Day Now Live
Wake up, wake up, it is the first of da month! That means it is time to partake in the Bilt Rent Day promotions. The post Up To 125% Transfer Bonus & Double Points Earning: Bilt Rent Day Now Live appeared first on Miles to Memories.
View from the Wing
Southwest Ends Open Seating And Wheelchair Requests Plummet Overnight—Here’s What Changed [Roundup]
After Southwest Airlines replaced open seating with assigned seats, wheelchair requests instantly plummeted, confirming long-suspected abuse of the boarding process. Plus, the abandoned Park Hyatt Los Angeles "ghost tower" might finally get new life, and Bilt launches a premium hotel program for luxury travelers.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Beagle Channel in Argentina. Sunday Morning Photograph.
Beagle Channel in Argentina. Beagle Channel in Argentina. Sunday Morning Photograph. The lighting on those glasses reminded me of. Final Boarding Call Trivia time: The Beagle Channel. The purpose of the weekly series of Sunday Morning Photograph articles is to feature photographs from my travels around the world which you...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Of Luggage, Coffee, Coaches and a Walk – Growing Old in Style
Of Luggage, Coffee, Coaches and a Walk Growing Old in Style Let’s grab my luggage and head home. There’s the joy of the real world the next day.  In this mammoth trip report Yes. I’m that old. Next. Off to Heathrow, Terminal 3 and Cathay Pacific Lounge BA768 London Heathrow...
{Tech} for Travel
Amazfit T-Rex Ultra 2 gets preloaded maps and a night-vision goggle mode
Built for –30°C and rough stopovers, the Amazfit T-Rex Ultra 2 pairs preloaded maps with a green night-vision goggle torch mode, plus turn-by-turn routing. The post Amazfit T-Rex Ultra 2 gets preloaded maps and a night-vision goggle mode appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Traveling For Miles
A change in location means a change in my travel patterns
I've spent most of the past 25 years splitting my time between Los Angeles and London/Greater London, so it's safe to say that a lot of my trips this century have involved flights across the Atlantic and a lot of my travel plans have been built around my transatlantic life....
Economy Class & Beyond
Jet2 completes its Split-Wing Schimitar Refit Programme
Jet2.com has been busy with a fleet retrofit programme to improve the efficiency of its Boeing 737 fleet. It’s worth a dive-in, as those savings add up, especially when trying to offer money off a Jet2Holiday. Jet2 Boeing 737-800, fitted with the Split Schimitar Winglet – Image, Jet2. The airline...
Traveling For Miles
Save on select IHG stays with this new Amex offer [Targeted]
American Express has launched a new offer for card members which allows them to save on select IHG stays, and while Amex IHG offers aren't particularly unusual, this one stands out thanks to the fact that isn't restricted to select bookings in North America and the Caribbean. The post Save on...
Traveling For Miles
Buy Virgin Atlantic Points with a 70% bonus (0.89p or 1.48¢ each)
Virgin Atlantic's has brought back the best points sale that we see it run, and that means that for the next few weeks, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club members can buy points from 0.89 pence each (UK accounts) or from 1.48 cents each (US accounts). The post Buy Virgin Atlantic Points with...
Economy Class & Beyond
Brussels Airlines launches at Air-Train codeshare with Deutsche Bahn
We’re all for multi-modal shift where appropriate, so there is some good news, with Brussels Airlines and Deutsche Bahn launching a codeshare. The move comes about with DB adding a stop on its Antwerp – Cologne service at Brussels Airport. The first train of this new connection will depart from...
Economy Class & Beyond
Qantas to add Las Vegas to its network map
Qantas is adding a new route between a new route to the USA, with Las Vegas being the next destination The new service will be a seasonal service, operating between Sydney and Las Vegas from 29 December 2026 to 12 March 2027. Qantas will be the first airline in the...