Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (10th January)
It’s been a bit of a first week back, as snow has impacted play. Yes, it’s time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. It’s been a bit of a white covering in parts of the UK, with transport links shut, delays and such. Take it easy, especially if...
Economondo
Long Haul on Royal Air Maroc’s Flagship: Casablanca to Dubai on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Taking an overnight flight onboard a Royal Air Maroc Boeing 787 Dreamliner from Casablanca to Dubai
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Welcome to Istanbul Airport… Wait, where’s my passport? Growing Old in Style
Welcome to Istanbul Airport… Wait, where’s my passport? 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, Terminal 3 and...
{Tech} for Travel
Wave of new Hyper and Targus launches hit CES 2026
CES 2026 News: Hyper and Targus announce 8 new products including HyperSpace Trackpad Pro (240Hz), Qi2.2 FindMy 5K/10K banks up to 25W and Targus Voyager EXP. The post Wave of new Hyper and Targus launches hit CES 2026 appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
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One Mile at a Time
Gorgeous New Addis Ababa Airport To Open In 2030, Biggest In Africa
Over the past several years, we’ve heard about plans for a new international airport in Ethiopia, which is supposed to be a game changer not only for Ethiopian Airlines, but also for the region. There’s now an exciting update, as ground has been broken on the project, so the facility...
Points With a Crew
19 Tech and Travel Deals at Amazon This Weekend
Some decent Amazon weekend deals on travel and tech gear going on this weekend, including headphones, luggage, locks, packing cubes and supplies, travel books and ...
ATX Jetsetter
The Best Tools for Tracking Flights
When it comes to tracking commercial and private flights, there are a few tools which I find provide the most value. The post The Best Tools for Tracking Flights appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
Your Mileage May Vary
How To Find Your American Airlines Flight Information After Booking An Avios Award Ticket
British Airways Avios can be a great way to book American Airlines flights — especially on shorter routes where the Avios cost can be reasonable, and the taxes are low.…
Your Mileage May Vary
How To Find Your American Airlines Flight Information After Booking An Avios Award Ticket
British Airways Avios can be a great way to book American Airlines flights — especially on shorter routes where the Avios cost can be reasonable, and the taxes are low.…
Miles To Memories
World of Hyatt Elite Status Offer for 2026 (Select Companies)
Hyatt has brought back a status challenge for World of Hyatt members who are employees of select companies. These are usually large companies such as Amazon, IBM, American Airlines and many others. The post World of Hyatt Elite Status Offer for 2026 (Select Companies) appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Miles To Memories
World of Hyatt Elite Status Offer for 2026 (Select Companies)
Hyatt has brought back a status challenge for World of Hyatt members who are employees of select companies. These are usually large companies such as Amazon, IBM, American Airlines and many others. The post World of Hyatt Elite Status Offer for 2026 (Select Companies) appeared first on Miles to Memories.
View from the Wing
Southwest Assigned Seating Starts January 27—And It Ends Seat-Saving Games and Wheelchair Preboarding Abuse
Southwest’s open seating has always invited games—saving rows, blocking middle seats, and all sorts of “someone’s sitting here” theatrics to keep extra space. That all changes January 27 when assigned seating begins, which should end a lot of the passenger scheming (and even the wheelchair-preboarding miracles) while also stripping away...
Altitude Yes
Review: Japan Airlines Diamond Premier Lounge, Tokyo Haneda (HND)
Though the food options are minimal, it's still nice to have something apart from the main waiting area near the gates. The post Review: Japan Airlines Diamond Premier Lounge, Tokyo Haneda (HND) first appeared on Altitude Yes.
One Mile at a Time
Hotels Lying About Toiletry Brands: How Common Is It, And Does It Matter?
I have to say, I really find it disappointing that hotels play these kinds of games, especially over longer periods of time…
Live and Let’s Fly
Mocked For Hyatt–Rosewood Take, Now Marriott Circles
I was roasted for suggesting Rosewood should sell to Hyatt. Now leaked documents point to a Marriott-Rosewood tie-up. [Alleged] Marriott Legal Email Screenshot Leaks Rosewood Acquisition Plans Over the past few days a rumor has been making the rounds that Marriott International is positioning itself to buy Rosewood Hotel Group....
The Bulkhead Seat
Delta Becomes Official Airline of Las Vegas Sphere and Opens Delta SKY360° Club Lounge
Delta Air Lines has been named the official airline of the Sphere in Las… The post Delta Becomes Official Airline of Las Vegas Sphere and Opens Delta SKY360° Club Lounge appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Rapid Travel Chai
Announcing Points Travel Festival Toronto 2026!
Points Travel Festival Toronto is April 18, 2026. Join Canada and global points travel experts for learning and partying. The post Announcing Points Travel Festival Toronto 2026! appeared first on Rapid Travel Chai.
View from the Wing
Marriott Hotels Already Ignored Requests—Now They Won’t Even Let You Type Them In
Marriott has quietly removed the freeform “special requests” text box from its website bookings, leaving only a handful of preset checkboxes. Hotels may have ignored many notes anyway, but eliminating the field doesn’t eliminate guest needs—it just pushes everything into last-minute phone calls and check-in friction, with no easy way...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Penguin on Barrientos Island Still Angry. Sunday Morning Photograph.
I did not realize that I had additional photographs which continued the saga of the angry penguin on Barrientos Island in the South Shetland Islands off the coast of Antarctica confronting a pair of south polar skuas. Where we last left off in this gripping tale, a gentoo penguin successfully scared...
From The Tray Table
Is Alaska Airlines’ first class the best recliner in the US?
Being based in New York, I don’t often have the opportunity to fly with Alaska Airlines. The airline… The post Is Alaska Airlines’ first class the best recliner in the US? appeared first on From the Tray Table.
One Mile at a Time
Huge Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card Five Free Night Award Welcome Offer
Link: Learn more about theMarriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card
Pointalize
Chase Pay Yourself Back Q1 categories
Chase Pay Yourself Back categories for Q1 2026 revealed. See the full list for Sapphire Reserve, Preferred, and Ink cards, plus the 1.5¢ redemption math.
One Mile at a Time
Japan Airlines’ Unique Problem? Young Locals Aren’t Traveling Internationally
Here in the United States, international travel is all the rage, including for young people. In many ways that might not even be a good thing due to the affordability problem that exists, so many young people dont even view buying a house as realistic, so they dont bother...
View from the Wing
AT&T Customer Hit With a $19,500 Roaming Bill After Two Days of Data Use [Roundup]
An AT&T customer says two days of accidental roaming data use triggered a staggering $19,500 bill. Plus in today’s roundup: United’s CEO reportedly skipping his own catering, Wyndham bringing back status matches, United pouring a prestige cabernet in Polaris, another hotels-and-ICE twist, a filthy American cabin photo, and new Bilt...
Eye of the Flyer
An End to Dual Citizenship, Fire on Asiana Flight, ICE Raids Carnival Cruise, Oceania Goes Adults Only, Best Airline Water and more Travel News!
Here are this week’s travel and cruise headlines and news from around the web and interweb: ‘Grab what you can:’ The global rush for second passports Passenger injured in fire sparked by power bank on Incheon-Hong Kong flight ICE Burst Into His Cruise Stateroom at 6:45 AM — All Because...
One Mile at a Time
Trump Plans To Cap Credit Card Interest Rates At 10%: Impact On Rewards?
Credit card issuers make money in three primary ways — through interchange fees, through interest charges, and through annual fees. Along those lines, President Trump is suggesting he’s going to be majorly regulating this, and it could have implications for consumers, both positive and negative.
Live and Let’s Fly
Aer Lingus Is Pulling Long-Haul Out Of Manchester
If you were hoping Aer Lingus’ base in Manchester would help claw back long-haul relevance, you may want to sit down. Aer Lingus is set to stop selling long-haul flights from Manchester beyond March 31, 2026, specifically the Manchester to New York, Orlando, and Barbados services.  Coverage elsewhere frames it...
TravelUpdate
What’s Aegean Airlines economy class like from London Heathrow to Athens?
As part of my quest for Star Alliance Gold, I needed to fly Aegean Airlines economy class. I…
{Tech} for Travel
Watch upgrade Smartlet strap launches for mechanical and smartwatch in one
CES 2026 News: Smartlet strap keeps the aesthetic value of fine watchmaking while adding smartwatch notifications, sport functions, health tracking, GPS and daily apps. The post Watch upgrade Smartlet strap launches for mechanical and smartwatch in one appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Economy Class & Beyond
IndiGo takes delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR as it plans its long-haul ambitions
IndiGo is the latest carrier to add the extra-long-range Airbus A321XLR, with the first aircraft recently delivered to the airline. The delivery of the A321XLR marks a big step forward as IndiGo plans out its long-term expansion strategy. The aircraft will be deployed on the airline’s upcoming non-stop services connecting ...
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,...
{Tech} for Travel
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...
{Tech} for Travel
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.
Economondo
What Are Royal Air Maroc Like? Paris to Casablanca on a Boeing 737-800
Embarking on my first ever ride with Moroccan national carrier Royal Air Maroc
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...