Economy Class & Beyond
Jet2.com adds further capacity to Greece
There’s nothing like a Jet2 Holiday, and this summer, its airline arm – Jet2.com is adding extra flights to Greece from its British bases for this coming summer. With the additional flights, the airline and tour operator have put nearly  30,000 extra seats on sale to Crete (Chania), Crete (Heraklion), Kos and Santorini. The additional services will...
Economy Class & Beyond
Air France throws capacity to New York, as well as at film festivals
It seems Air France is preparing for an aggressive summer, with the airline planning add frequency between Paris and New York. Air France quotes 11 daily flights  – but let’s break that down a little, as there is always a lot to look at in the details Paris CDG –...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: A Quick Return to Changi Terminal 1 and the Marhaba Lounge – Growing Old in Style
A Quick Return to Singapore Changi Terminal 1 and the Marhaba Lounge Growing Old In Style It’s time to head towards home in some kind of eastward direction. First stop, Changi and the Marhaba Lounge.  In this mammoth trip report (note, headings subject to change) Yes. I’m that old. Next....
Economy Class & Beyond
EgyptAir takes delivery of its first Airbus A350-900
It’s time for another Airbus A350-900 customer to take their first delivery of a new aircraft – step forward, EgyptAir.  EgyptAir has taken delivery of its first of 16 Airbus A350‑900 on order, becoming the launch operator for the type in North Africa. The A350 will support the airline’s long‑haul...
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One Mile at a Time
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Status Match Offer: Gold The Easy Way
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club has an ongoing status match offer, and I’d like to cover the details in this post. In particular, there’s a special limited time status match offer for those with British Airways Club status, which is even more lucrative than usual.
ATX Jetsetter
Review: Delta Sky Club Newark (EWR)
The Delta Sky Club at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is a nice, relaxing space to wait for your flight. The post Review: Delta Sky Club Newark (EWR) appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
2PAXfly
QANTAS: I know when the next double status promotion is going to start.
Let’s start by confessing that the headline is a lie. No one knows when the promo will drop, except a small group within the Qantas promo team! What I am about to present is just speculation, some of which is my own, and some is drawn from the knowledge and...
Points With a Crew
Should you sign up for the Capital One Venture or Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card?
Chase and Capital One both offer great mid-tier credit cards for travel points and miles. Which card is better?
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Delayed 10 Hour Flight. 2 Fewer Lavatories. A Cup of Water For Breakfast. Guess Which Airline.
I was a passenger aboard an airplane for a 10 hour flight that departed at least one hour and 39 minutes late. The airplane had 2 fewer lavatories than what was shown on the seat map. All passengers in the economy class cabin were served a single cup of water...
Frequent Miler
(Update: Cardholder points now posting) Wyndham Rewards promo: Earn up to 22,500 bonus points when staying 2+ nights
Update 2/10/26: Just a quick update about this promotion that expired last year. If you had qualifying stays, you should’ve earned the non-cardholder related bonus points within a few days of your stay. After receiving those, I noticed that neither my wife nor I had received the 7,500 bonus points...
One Mile at a Time
American A319s & A320s Get More First Class Seats, But It’s Not All Good News
In March 2024, American Airlines announced plans to retrofit its Airbus A319 & A320 aircraft, to add more first class seats. This announcement coincided with American ordering 260+ Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer jets.
2PAXfly
AUSTRALIA: Airlines claim passenger protections ‘unworkable’. Surprise!
Australia’s airlines are pushing back hard against the federal government’s proposed aviation consumer protections, warning the reforms are “unworkable”, confusing, and will push up airfares. Not very imaginative arguments, and ones that every consumer protection initiative has faced. What’s the government proposing? The government, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese,...
One Mile at a Time
United & JetBlue Reciprocal Revenue Flight Bookings: Big Upside For JetBlue?
In May 2025, United and JetBlueannounced plans to roll out a partnership, which is being marketed as Blue Sky. Its a quirky collaboration that seems odd on the surface.
Frequent Miler
Disney® Inspire Visa® Card | Coffee Break Ep92 | 2-9-26
Is the new Disney® Inspire Visa® Card worth considering for Disney fans? That’s exactly what we’ll discuss in today’s podcast. Disney® Inspire Visa® Card Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast platform. You can click the timestamps below to navigate directly to a specific part of...
Your Mileage May Vary
Why We Still Call It the “Tarmac” — Even Though Airports Don’t Really Use It Anymore
The term “tarmac” dates back to a specific road material once used at airports—but modern runways are built from entirely different surfaces. Tarmac. We’ve been using the word for what…
Frequent Miler
Review: Hyatt House London Stratford – my new go-to London hotel
A couple of the gifts I got my wife for Christmas were tickets to see Josh Johnson (stand up comedian & The Daily Show presenter) at the London Palladium, as well as tickets to see the new theatre production of The Hunger Games: On Stage at Canary Wharf in London....
View from the Wing
An Activist Investor Forced Southwest to Add Bag and Seat Fees—Now They’re Cashing Out And Giving Up Control
Southwest Airlines didn’t stumble into bag fees, basic economy, and paid seat assignments by accident—those changes were pushed by an activist investor demanding short‑term financial moves. Now that the damage is done and the stock has popped, that same investor is cashing out and giving up control, leaving Southwest to...
View from the Wing
American Airlines CEO On The Ropes As Flight Attendants Plan Thursday Protest—Just As The Airline Starts To Get Better
American Airlines flight attendants will protest at the company's headquarters this Thursday, calling for CEO Robert Isom to step down—just as the airline finally shows signs of turning around. Here's why employees are taking aim at leadership now.
Frequent Miler
Bilt cards being frozen, 5x not being honored. Bilt’s response: Pound sand, it’s TPG’s fault
The new Bilt 2.0 cards – Bilt Blue, Bilt Obsidian, and Bilt Palladium – went live on Saturday February 7. Bilt promised that this would be a seamless transition, but in addition to the myriad of other issues that have made the transition seem less, there’s now a brand new...
One Mile at a Time
New American Admirals Club Coming To Chicago, As Airline Grows At Airport
American Airlines has announced plans to invest in its lounge setup in Chicago, as the airline continues to try to grow there, and make up ground that has been lost to United.
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: Wildpool Waterproof Adventure Shoe
The Wildpool Adventure shoe is a fast-drying, circular waterproof shoe with all-day comfort. It's on Kickstarter, but only for a few more ...
Altitude Yes
American to Open New Admirals Club in Chicago O’Hare’s Concourse L
The existing Concourse L Admirals Club will remain open during construction of the new lounge The post American to Open New Admirals Club in Chicago O’Hare’s Concourse L first appeared on Altitude Yes.
Your Mileage May Vary
World Cup Tickets Are Suddenly a Credit Card Perk — And That Raises a Few Questions
When I first saw it, I figured this was just another “credit card perk” flex. FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets — early access, just for Chase Sapphire cardmembers. Coming soon.…
Miles To Memories
INSANE Hilton Private Island Deal, Evermore Orlando Condo Review & The Overhead Bin Battle?!
Insane Hilton private island deal, Evermore Orlando condo review, small town winter festivals & the overhead bin battle! The post INSANE Hilton Private Island Deal, Evermore Orlando Condo Review & The Overhead Bin Battle?! appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Miles To Memories
A Different Offer for the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card
The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless credit card is currently offering a bonus of 5 Free Nights valued at up to 50,000 points each. But there's also a different offer that gets you a $400 gift card, 50,000 points. The post A Different Offer for the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card appeared first on...
The Bulkhead Seat
JetBlue and United Expand Blue Sky Partnership Now Offers Bookings Across Both Airlines
JetBlue and United Airlines have launched the next part of their Blue Sky collaboration.… The post JetBlue and United Expand Blue Sky Partnership Now Offers Bookings Across Both Airlines appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Earn 2,500 Bonus Marriott Bonvoy Points Per Stay Plus One Bonus Elite Night Credit Per Brand
You can earn 2,500 bonus Marriott Bonvoy points per stay plus one bonus Elite Night Credit per brand for eligible paid nights at participating hotel and resort properties worldwide between Wednesday, February 25, 2026 and Sunday, May 10, 2026... ...but you must... The post Earn 2,500 Bonus Marriott Bonvoy Points Per Stay...
View from the Wing
First Photos Leak Of Refreshed American Airlines Airbus A319—More First Class, Flight Attendants Sit On Lavatory Doors
Leaked employee photos offer a first-ever look inside American Airlines' refreshed Airbus A319, revealing upgraded first-class seating—but also flight attendants forced onto lavatory doors and tighter legroom in economy. Here's what you'll soon experience onboard.
Economy Class & Beyond
Birmingham Airport dangles route aid to re-launch services to New York
Whilst Birmingham is the UK’s second city (depending on the metric you’re using), it lacks a direct service to New York. Well, the airport has announced a targeted financial support package on offer to airlines that looks to attract direct connectivity between Birmingham and New York. Or as the rest...
Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – United Airlines Boeing 777-200ER unloading at London Heathrow Terminal 2
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a United Airlines Boeing 777-200ER, which is unloading at London Heathrow Terminal 2, accompanied by a sister 777 and tails by Thai Airways and Singapore Airlines.  United Airlines operates a fleet of 53 Boeing...
Economondo
Remembering British Airways Boeing 747: Heathrow to Dubai on the Queen of the Skies
A throwback review detailing my flight onboard a British Airways Boeing 747-400 from London Heathrow to Dubai
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (7th February)
Its that time of the week again, where it’s more than a little wet, and I’m trying to be organised. And failing. But it’s Saturday, so it’s time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. TRIP REPORT: Growing Old in Style In the end, two segments made it out...
Economondo
Sampling Virgin Atlantic: Delhi to Heathrow on the Mega A350-1000
Flying my first flight with Virgin Atlantic since 2003 on a long slog between Delhi and London Heathrow
Economy Class & Beyond
Singapore Air Show – Airshow Digest
The Singapore Air Show has been in full swing, and there have been signs of life at the show. Let’s see what the order books are cooking in the equator heat. As usual, we’ll go by airframers, then anyone else, in alphabetical order. Airbus TigerAir Taiwan goes for the Airbus...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: The Singapore Pokémon Centre and Travelling Late through The Jewel and Changi – Grown Old in Style
The Singapore Pokémon Centre and Travelling Late Night through The Jewel and Changi Growing Old in Style I want to be the very best, like no one ever was. To catch them is my real quest, to train them is my cause. I will travel to Singapore, searching far and...
Economy Class & Beyond
Virgin Atlantic pounces on Aer Lingus UK’s depature, scaling up capacity
With Aer Lingus choosing to wind down its Manchester base, Virgin Atlantic is shuffling around its plans to take advantage of the situation. The airline is boosting its long-haul operations from Manchester this summer with additional services to Orlando, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the airline’s home in the North. Following Aer Lingus’ decision to withdraw...