{Tech} for Travel
Apple AirTag 2 launches with louder speaker and wider range
With enhanced connectivity and louder alerts, the Apple AirTag 2 makes locating lost items even easier using Apple’s Find My network. The post Apple AirTag 2 launches with louder speaker and wider range appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Economy Class & Beyond
RECARO Aircraft Seating unveils Premium Economy and Economy Class seats for Air India
RECARO Aircraft Seating has partnered with Air India to bring a new experience to passengers around the world. Originally announced in 2024, the first of Air India’s newly linefit B787-9 multiclass cabins will take to the skies on February 1 2026, featuring PL3530 Premium Economy seating and the CL3710 Economy...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: MH627 Kuala Lumpur to Singapore Changi (Economy Class)
MH627 Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1 to Singapore Changi Terminal 2 Growing Old with In Style Time to cross the 200ish-mile stretch between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore in a full-service airline. But does that full service mean  I get an unwanted surprise at Changi?    In this mammoth trip...
{Tech} for Travel
Four new Majority portable speakers revealed for 2026
Bluetooth 6.0, microSD card support, and up to 70 hours of playtime are features in the latest range of Majority portable speakers, catering to every listening need. The post Four new Majority portable speakers revealed for 2026 appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
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Frequent Miler
Uber: How to earn Avios, Aeroplan points, Flying Blue miles, & more on rides internationally
When taking Uber rides in the US or ordering through Uber Eats, you can choose to be rewarded with Delta SkyMiles or Marriott Bonvoy by linking your account with one or the other loyalty programs. Those rewards aren’t earned when taking rides outside of the US, but it’s sometimes still...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Earn 2,600 bonus points per stay at Best Western Hotels (Stack with the $50 gift card offer!)
Best Western Rewards has sent out an offer to select members to earn 2,600 bonus points per stay in Canada, the U.S., and Caribbean Islands until May 10, 2026. This isanother one of their amazing bonus points offer that they use to boost bookings during the transition of their primary...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
$50 New Member Referral Bonus With Rakuten
This is your chance to cash in on a $50 new member referral bonus when you sign up as a new member of Rakuten; and you will receive a bonus of $50.00 via referral when you spend a minimum of $50.00 within the first 90 days of your new membership, which is...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Starlux Airlines Galactic Lounge Taipei (TPE – Terminal 1)
Starlux offers a cozy but comfortable lounge in Terminal 1 of Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), with an a la carte menu and buffet. Starlux Airlines Galactic Lounge Taipei Terminal 1 Review (TPE) After checking in for my Starlux flight, I checked out the Starlux Galactic Lounge in Terminal 1....
View from the Wing
Crew Says Flight Attendants Ordered To Clear Toilets By Hand After Mid-Flight Failure To Avoid Diversion On LA–Manila Flight
Philippine Airlines flight PR113 from Los Angeles to Manila faced a mid-Pacific lavatory failure—and while the airline says it prepared for a possible diversion to Guam, crew onboard tells a different story. Flight attendants reportedly were instructed to manually handle human waste, disposing of it by hand, rather than divert...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
KLM is Returning to Tel Aviv After Suddenly Cancelling Flights Over Security Concerns
The Dutch flag carrier KLM is set to resume flights between Amsterdam and Tel Aviv on Wednesday after suddenly cancelling flights across the Middle East on Friday afternoon over security concerns. KLM shocked passengers when it unexpectedly grounded all flights to Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates with...
Miles To Memories
NYC Resort Fees BANNED – What It Means & Why It May Change Your Next Hotel Booking!
NYC resort fee ban, Azores awards and trip planning, Evermore villas on points. The post NYC Resort Fees BANNED – What It Means & Why It May Change Your Next Hotel Booking! appeared first on Miles to Memories.
ATX Jetsetter
American Airlines Employees Receive a Paltry 0.3% Profit Share
American Airlines employees will receive a paltry 0.3% profit share after the carrier posted a net income of only $111 million for 2025. The post American Airlines Employees Receive a Paltry 0.3% Profit Share appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
Your Mileage May Vary
An Emirates Passenger’s Worst-Case Seatmate Scenario, Caught on Video
When you’re on a plane, who you get as a seatmate can really be Russian Roulette. I mean, you could get the greatest person in the world; polite, quiet, minds…
Miles To Memories
Earn $200 Bonus for Opening New Alliant Credit Union Account
Rakuten has an increased offer for Alliant Credit Union. You can earn $200 in cash or 20,000 Amex or Bilt points when you open a new account and complete requirements. The post Earn $200 Bonus for Opening New Alliant Credit Union Account appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Frequent Miler
Spirit promo: Save 50% off base fares with promo code 50PCT (Book by 1/28)
Spirit Airlines has launched another sale, this time giving a 50% discount off base fares when using promo code 50PCT. You have until Wednesday January 28 to book eligible flights. The Deal Save 50% off Spirit Airlines base fares when using promo code 50PCT. Direct link to offer. Key Terms...
{Tech} for Travel
Apple AirTag 2 launches with louder speaker and wider range
With enhanced connectivity and louder alerts, the Apple AirTag 2 makes locating lost items even easier using Apple’s Find My network. The post Apple AirTag 2 launches with louder speaker and wider range appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
From The Tray Table
JetBlue destroyed my Rimowa and paid me $1,200 — here’s how to get the same outcome
My first flight of the year went off without a hitch — until I arrived at baggage claim.… The post JetBlue destroyed my Rimowa and paid me $1,200 — here’s how to get the same outcome appeared first on From the Tray Table.
One Mile at a Time
Review: Torfhus Retreat Iceland (Pricey, Mostly Charming, Unique Location)
For the first hotel stay of our Iceland to The Residence via Cambodia trip, we spent a couple of nights at Torfhus Retreat, a hotel that’s conveniently located for touring the Golden Circle (which has many of Iceland’s most popular sites), but otherwise not close to a whole lot.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
January 27 Bonus Offer Highlight: Air France KLM Flying Blue – Earn 30% bonus miles on hotel stays worldwide
Today's bonus offer highlight is a great bonus for earning extra Air France KLM Flying Blue miles on hotel stays that are booked via their Hotels for Miles platform! Check out all of the new bonuses added today: The post January 27 Bonus Offer Highlight: Air France KLM Flying Blue –...
The Bulkhead Seat
Four Seasons Marks 65th Anniversary With Strategic Expansion and Experiential Growth
As Four Seasons celebrates its 65th anniversary, the luxury hospitality company enters 2026 from… The post Four Seasons Marks 65th Anniversary With Strategic Expansion and Experiential Growth appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
ATX Jetsetter
Assigned Seating is Finally Here for Southwest Airlines Passengers
Southwest Airlines has introduced a new boarding process that coincides with the airline's shift to assigned seating. The post Assigned Seating is Finally Here for Southwest Airlines Passengers appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
Points With a Crew
How hotels categorize themselves (the difference between upscale and “upper upscale”)
Did you know there's an "official" list of which hotel chains and brands are considered luxury, upscale, midscale, budget and more? The one that surprised me the most was...
Live and Let’s Fly
American Airlines Profit Plunges, But Is Its Premium Pivot Finally Real?
American Airlines just reported its 2025 results, and while the headline profit number looks ugly, the more interesting story is what AA is trying to become, and whether it can actually earn a revenue premium for it. American Airlines Profit Falls In 2025, But The Real Story Is AA’s Premium...
Your Mileage May Vary
What It Really Cost Us to Complete JetBlue’s 25-for-25 Promotion
When JetBlue announced its 25-for-25 promotion — fly to 25 JetBlue destinations and earn 25 years of Mosaic 1 status, plus a massive points bonus — the reaction was predictable.…
Your Mileage May Vary
What It Really Cost Us to Complete JetBlue’s 25-for-25 Promotion
When JetBlue announced its 25-for-25 promotion — fly to 25 JetBlue destinations and earn 25 years of Mosaic 1 status, plus a massive points bonus — the reaction was predictable.…
Miles To Memories
February Bilt Rent Day Offers: Accor Transfer Bonus, Double Points & More
Bilt has revealed all the February 1st Rent Day benefits, with some of them already live now. The featured offer this month includes a transfer bonus for Accor Live Limitless, plus you get all the usual monthly stuff. The post February Bilt Rent Day Offers: Accor Transfer Bonus, Double Points &...
View from the Wing
American Flight Attendants Get 0.3% Profit Sharing — $150 Right As The Winter Storm Leaves Them Sleeping In Airports
American flight attendants are furious after learning their 2025 profit sharing works out to just 0.3%—about $150 for a $50,000 employee—while Delta crews are getting roughly four weeks of pay. The timing is brutal: as winter-storm cancellations overwhelm hotel/limo operations, crews are reporting they’re stuck sleeping in airports because they...
PointsMath
Qantas Award Flight Discount Promotion on Classic Rewards
Qantas is offering a 25% discount on domestic Qantas-operated award flights. Here are the details. Qantas Award Flight Basics Official Link. How does the Qantas Award Discount works You don’t have to apply any discount to get the benefit of the Qantas Award discount promotion. Just follow the same steps...
Economy Class & Beyond
Apple unveils their new updated AirTags
For those who travel, misplace things, or want to know where something is, Apple AirTags have been a valuable way of tracking items down. There’s good news: Apple has unveiled its next-generation AirTag. The New Apple AirTag with a FineWoven Keyring – Image, Apple.  What’s new?  In summary, the new...
Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – Batik Air Airbus A330 towed at Kuala Lumpur International Airport
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Batik Air Malaysia Airbus A330-300 being towed to the gate at the KLIA Terminal 1 Satellite, as it is prepared for service. Batik Air Malaysia operates a fleet of six Airbus A330-300...
Economy Class & Beyond
Caledonian Sleeper cooks up sweet partnership with Ochil Fudge
Rail operator Caledonian Sleeper is making life a little sweeter aboard its night train services, as it partners with Ochil Fudge. Caledonian Sleeper will hand out 220,000 pieces of handmade fudge this year as it announced a new partnership that will be loaded onboard, as the latest complimentary nibble for...
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (24th January)
We’ve almost done it, people – the dark nights of January are slipping away, as the month moves on apace. And as it does so, it’s time for your end-of-week roundup. Yes, It’s Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond  Growing Old inStyle As promised, four chapters from this travel odyssey...
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (24th January)
We’ve almost done it, people – the dark nights of January are slipping away, as the month moves on apace. And as it does so, it’s time for your end-of-week roundup. Yes, It’s Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond  Growing Old inStyle As promised, four chapters from this travel odyssey...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Back to KLIA Terminal 1 and the Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge – Growing Old In Style
Heading back to Kuala Lumpur Airport and the Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge Growing Old In Style Time to head back towards Singapore. To Kuala Lumpur Airport, as well as a morning lounge stop at the Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge. In this mammoth trip report (note, headings subject to change) Yes....
Economy Class & Beyond
Air Europa firms up its Airbus A350-900 order
Spanish Airline Air Europa has completed its negotiations with Airbus for the purchase of Airbus A350-900 aircraft. Air Europa Airbus A350-900 – Rendering, Airbus.  The order was initially announced as a Memorandum of Understanding at the Dubai Air Show last year. The final agreement was signed off on in December by the two parities...
Economondo
Flying the Chinese Built ARJ21: Jakarta to Kuala Lumpur with TransNusa Airlines
Flying the rare COMAC ARJ21 on an evening flight from Jakarta to Kuala Lumpur