Economy Class & Beyond
Qatar Airways adds further travel corridor flights – Travel Updates
Updated Thursday 12th March, 23:45 It’s time to take a look and see what changes airlines in the Middle Eastern Region are making, and how they’re trying to re-establish networks under trying conditions. Qatar Airways https://www.qatarairways.com/en-gb/travel-alerts.html With Qatar Airways scheduled flight operations still temporarily suspended due to the closure of...
Economy Class & Beyond
Toronto Billy-Bishop Airport opens US Pre-Clearance
For those travelling from Toronto Billy Bishop City Airport, there is some good news, which could cut travel time as the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Preclearance has now opened. Toronto Billy Bishop City Airport – Image, Economy Class and Beyond (Shot 2011) With Preclearance now in operation, U.S.-bound...
Economy Class & Beyond
Iberia readies itself for a busy Easter period and adds capacity on core routes
It’s coming up to Easter soon (yes, people, check the diaries). As such, Iberia and its associated airlines have prepared a lot of capacity during that time. Just under 1.2 million seats or so. Iberia Airbus A320neo at Adolfo Suárez-Madrid Barajas Airport – Image, Economy Class and Beyond In what...
Economy Class & Beyond
It’s time for another Lufthansa Strike – 12th and 13th March
The Vereinigung Cockpit union has called for full-day strikes on both Thursday, 12 and Friday, 13 March 2026. As such, services operated by Lufthansa will be heavily impacted. According to the airline: More than 50% of the originally planned flights will operate Around 60% of long-haul flights will operate 80% of...
Also on BoardingArea
Live and Let’s Fly
Sunny Naqvi’s 43-Hour Chicago O’Hare Detention Story Is Falling Apart
The story of a Chicago-area woman who claimed she was detained for 43 hours after arriving at Chicago O’Hare International Airport has taken another dramatic turn. Federal authorities have now released surveillance images and doubled down on their claim that the entire story is false. DHS Says Sunny Naqvi Was...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Heavily Intoxicated ‘Passenger From Hell’ Who Repeatedly Bit Flight Attendant Swerves Jail Sentence
A heavily intoxicated ‘passenger from hell’ who repeatedly bit a flight attendant on the hand and continuously disrupted a JetBlue flight from New York JFK to Detroit Metro International Airport has avoided a jail sentence after pleading guilty to interference with crew members – a crime that can carry a...
2PAXfly
NEW ROUTES 2026 #6: Malaysia Airlines’ A330neo one of the smartest ways to Europe
There was a time when booking Malaysia Airlines to Europe felt like choosing price over style. The airline did the job, but it rarely turned heads. That view may have changed with the arrival of the Airbus A330neo across Australian routes. Commencing its rollout in 2025, with full deployment by...
Live from a Lounge
Marriott Bonvoy increases Free Night Award top-up limit to 25,000 points (enhancing the HDFC Bank Marriott Bonvoy Card in India too!)
Marriott Bonvoy made a smooth move last night, enhancing the top-up value of the Free Night Awards they issue. Here are the details.
2PAXfly
QANTAS: Settles COVID flight cancellation class action for AU$105 million
Qantas has agreed to pay $105 million to settle a class action brought by passengers whose flights were cancelled during the pandemic, potentially delivering compensation to hundreds of thousands of customers. The settlement relates to flights scheduled between 1 January 2020 and 1 November 2022, when global travel collapsed due...
2PAXfly
QANTAS: A380 and First Class dropped from Melbourne to LAX, also 787 changes
Melbourne is losing its Qantas Airbus A380 to Los Angeles. From 25 October 2026, the airline will remove the superjumbo from the route, switching the service to a daily Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner instead. Currently, the QF93/QF94 Melbourne–Los Angeles flights operate with a mix of aircraft. The Airbus A380 runs twice...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Top 5 Flight Bonus Miles and Points Offers for March 2026
Here are our Top 5 Flight Bonus Mile/Point Offers for this month. This post is of course for bonuses for flying this month however many of these offers go beyond so don’t count them out for flights you need to book past this month. If none of the offers listed...
View from the Wing
[Last Chance] 175,000 Point IHG Offer — The Best Bonus I’ve Seen On This Card
Chase has a huge bonus on the IHG One Rewards Premier Card: 175,000 points after $5,000 in spend in three months. The $99 card is also a long-term keeper thanks to the annual free night (with top-off), 4th night free on award stays and Platinum status.
Points With a Crew
Save Up to 50% on Amazon with Amex Rewards Dollars (Targeted)
We’ve written about this deal before but it appears to be back! It appears to be targeted but if so, it seems widely targeted. Save 30% on Amazon, up to $30 in savings (offers vary), when you you purchase eligible products and use at least 1 cent in Amex Reward...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Bleary Passengers Versus Tireless Children Overnight at an Airport
Whether by choice or faced with no other choice, there are passengers who wind up spending their time overnight at an airport while waiting to catch their next flight. Sometimes a hotel is not feasible for many reasons — distance, cost, too little time between flights, avoiding having to go...
Frequent Miler
20% off Singapore Airlines economy and some premium economy awards
Earlier this week, Singapore Airlines Krisflyer launched an award sale, with most economy-class awards available at a promotional price of 20% off the usual award cost. Premium Economy is also on sale for some flights between the US and Singapore. The travel window for this promotion extends from May 1st...
Economy Class & Beyond
Qatar Airways adds further travel corridor flights – Travel Updates
Updated Thursday 12th March, 23:45 It’s time to take a look and see what changes airlines in the Middle Eastern Region are making, and how they’re trying to re-establish networks under trying conditions. Qatar Airways https://www.qatarairways.com/en-gb/travel-alerts.html With Qatar Airways scheduled flight operations still temporarily suspended due to the closure of...
View from the Wing
[Last Chance] Credit Card Bonus Offer Includes A Flight Companion Pass Through Feb. 2027
Southwest’s Companion Pass is still the best domestic perk: your companion flies for just taxes (from $5.60 each way), even on award tickets, as long as there’s an open seat. Last week my family used two passes on one trip. And right now you can get Companion Pass through Feb....
Frequent Miler
Finnair sours Hawaii sweet spot, raising Alaska / Hawaiian awards by up to 100%
Aloha can be confusing for some folks, as it’s used as either a greeting or a farewell. In Finnair’s case, it definitely means goodbye. Without any notice that I know of, the airline has raised its award prices for Alaska Air flights between Hawai’i and the West Coast/Midwest by ~45%,...
The Alviator
What Is Departure Immigration? Do All Countries Do It?
If you're from a country that normally does immigration upon departure, you might be surprised to learn that not all countries do this.
Your Mileage May Vary
A Toronto Airport Just Added A Major Travel Shortcut to the U.S.
Clearing immigration after an international flight can turn an otherwise smooth trip into a slog — long lines, crowded corridors, and the constant worry about missing a connection. But a…
Live and Let’s Fly
Spare Some Change? Denver Airport Asking Travelers To Donate Gas And Grocery Gift Cards To Unpaid TSA Agents
Denver International Airport is asking travelers to donate grocery and gas gift cards to help Transportation Security Administration officers who are working without pay during the Department of Homeland Security shutdown. It is a sad situation and a reminder that political dysfunction in Washington often lands squarely on the shoulders...
Frequent Miler
Amex Marriott Bonvoy Business Card: New 5 x 50K Free Night Certificates Offer
Amex is again running a terrific, limited-time welcome offer for the Bonvoy Business card: five Marriott 50K free-night certificates after a total of $9,000 in purchases within the first 6 months. In our most recent evaluation of Marriott points, we estimated that Marriott 50K free-night certificates were worth around $300 each,...
Economy Class & Beyond
Toronto Billy-Bishop Airport opens US Pre-Clearance
For those travelling from Toronto Billy Bishop City Airport, there is some good news, which could cut travel time as the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Preclearance has now opened. Toronto Billy Bishop City Airport – Image, Economy Class and Beyond (Shot 2011) With Preclearance now in operation, U.S.-bound...
Miles To Memories
Elon’s WILD New Debit Card, Bilt’s Big Backlash & Robinhood Platinum Is Misleading?!
Bilt gets in even more hot water, Elon's INSANE new debit card with crazy interest, saving more with Amazon, Marriott top-ups are better & why Robinhood Platinum credits are somewhat misleading.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Top 5 Car Rental Bonus Mile and Point offers for March 2026
Here are our Top Car Rental Bonuses for this month. Many of these offers go beyond this month so don’t count them out for rentals you need to book further down the road! Keep in mind sometimes the rates paid for some of these offers may cost more than other...
View from the Wing
United Airlines Sued After 4-Year-Old Is Burned By 200-Degree Tea — But Airline Liability Is Capped
A United Airlines passenger is suing after her 4-year-old daughter was burned by 200-degree tea during a flight from Newark to Tel Aviv. The bigger story is that even when a young child is seriously hurt onboard, airline liability on international flights is often capped.
Frequent Miler
Chase Freedom Unlimited Credit Card Review (2026)
The Chase Freedom Unlimited card is unique among Chase’s Ultimate Rewards-earning cards in that you earn a minimum of 1.5x for all spend while also earning 3x-5x within bonus categories, including dining and drugstores. The card has no annual fee and earns transferable points, which can be very powerful when...
One Mile at a Time
Amex Hilton Honors Surpass Card Review: Gold Status & Valuable Credits
Link: Learn more about the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card
Economondo
Review: Air Europa Boeing 737-800 – Madrid to Lisbon
Reviewing an Air Europa Boeing 737 on a flight from Madrid to Lisbon
Economy Class & Beyond
What’s its like renewing your UK Passport in person?
Although my maroon passport has gone through several shades of pain, a few losses, and its chip is long since dead, it’s time to renew my UK Passport. So, join me in my adventure to get a “Blue” United Kingdom Passport. How do you renew a UK passport? There are...
Traveling For Miles
Prediction: 30 World of Hyatt properties I expect to move up a category in April
If you're a World of Hyatt fan, you're currently waiting on two pieces of rather important news. You're waiting to see how bad the upcoming award chart changes will be in May, and you're waiting to see which properties move up one or more award categories when the annual category...
Traveling For Miles
A change of home means I need to review my credit card portfolio
For reasons that have nothing to do with the miles and points world, I'm now spending considerably less time in the United States than ever before (I may not set foot in the United States this year), and that change means that it's time to take a closer look at...
Traveling For Miles
How to buy Finnair Tier Points with Avios
There are various rules surrounding how many Finnair Tier Points you can buy and how often you can buy them, so I've covered these below, and because it's isn't immediately obvious how to go about buying Tier Points with your Avios balance, I've included a very basic step-by-step guide to...
Traveling For Miles
The World of Hyatt changes are going to be painful (the numbers say so)
It has been a little under two weeks since Hyatt dropped the news that alongside it's usual annual hotel category changes it will be revamping its award chart. Generally speaking, the news has been taken badly, but some have tried to argue that the changes "may not be so bad". I...
Economy Class & Beyond
Lumo unveils interiors for their new Stirling – London Service
Lumo, the “low-cost” the open-acesss rail operator from FirstGroup, has unveiled some interior shots of its new trains it plans to operate on the Stirling (Scotland) to London Euston route. Lumo currently operates the low-cost services on the East Coast Main Line connecting destinations including Glasgow, Edinburgh and Newcastle with...
Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – Etihopian Airlines Boeing 787-9 at Olso Airport
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art.  This week, we have an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787-9 at Oslo Airport as it awaits its return journey to Addis Ababa. Ethiopian Airlines operates a fleet of nine Boeing 787-9 aircraft in its widebody fleet. The airline also...