Economy Class & Beyond
SAUDIA plans an expansion of 25 new destinations
SAUDI seems to be in full strength after its recent order with Boeing – and is going after new customers with the airline planning to serve 25 new destinations. Saudia Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner departing London Heathrow Airport – Image, Economy Class and Beyond The routes will be operated by SAUDIA...
Economy Class & Beyond
Air France and KLM to move back to Heathrow Terminal 4 from the 23rd March
It’s time to play “Terminal shuffle” again at Heathrow Airport, with Air France and KLM moving out of its “temporary” home over Terminal 3, back to their old stomping grounds of Terminal 4. The move goes into effect on Thursday 23rd March.  Both airlines will utilise Zone H in the terminal....
Traveling For Miles
Hyatt’s latest global promotion is now live (register before you stay)
Hyatt announced its latest global promotion a few weeks ago, but in case that had slipped your mind, here's a reminder that the promotion is live from today and here's a recap of what Hyatt is offering. The post Hyatt’s latest global promotion is now live (register before you stay) appeared...
Economy Class & Beyond
Emirates prepares its inflight service offering for Ramadan
With the month of Ramadan expected to begin this week (around 22nd March), Emirates is playing its inflight service part for those who are observing this time. Let us see what they are preparing. Iftar Meal Boxes honouring Bedouin heritage From 22 March, customers breaking their fast across all cabin...
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The Bulkhead Seat
Book Now: Lock In World of Hyatt Awards Before Rates Increase
As I wrote about earlier this month, World of Hyatt is set to adjust… The post Book Now: Lock In World of Hyatt Awards Before Rates Increase appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Miles To Memories
Capital One Offers $1,000 Bonus and 3.40% APY for Savings Account
You can earn up to a $1,000 bonus and 3.40% APY with a new Capital One 360 Performance Savings account. The post Capital One Offers $1,000 Bonus and 3.40% APY for Savings Account appeared first on Miles to Memories.
One Mile at a Time
World Of Hyatt’s 2023 Hotel Category Changes (Book Now)
A few weeks back, World of Hyatt revealed hotel category adjustments for 2023, impacting which hotels are in which categories (and in turn impacting how many points are required for free night redemptions). This is something that Hyatt does annually. Unfortunately much like in 2022, the changes in 2023 are...
View from the Wing
American Airlines Introducing Gift Status For The Day – Including Top Tier Status
American Airlines shares a new program they're introducing called Enhance with Miles. Once a member earns 40,000 Loyalty Points (status qualifying points) in a year, they'll be eligible for new experiential redemptions which grow in value at higher levels of points earned. That includes gifting status for a day and...
Your Mileage May Vary
8 Hotels In Hawaii That Still Offer Free Parking
Although it’s relatively easy to find motels that offer free parking, the same can’t be said for hotels (here are other differences between the 2 types of accommodations). Sure, you’ll…
Miles To Memories
JetBlue Sale, One Way Flights Starting at Just $39
JetBlue has launched a new fare sale today, offering one-way flights from as little as $39. The post JetBlue Sale, One Way Flights Starting at Just $39 appeared first on Miles to Memories.
View from the Wing
[75,000 Mile Offer!] Why I Love The Capital One Venture Card
There's no question that Capital One Venture is the most improved rewards card of the last few years. It's gone from a celebrity endorsed card I didn't used to think about daily, to becoming one that I absolutely love. The card's changes have even made me like Jennifer Garner more. Continue...
Frequent Miler
T-Mobile Dining Rewards: Earn 10% Cashback On Dining On Tuesdays, 5% Rest Of The Week
T-Mobile Tuesdays has launched a new partnership with Rewards Network called T-Mobile Dining Rewards which offers 5%-10% cashback when paying with a linked card at participating restaurants. The Deal Earn 10% cashback on Tuesdays and 5% cashback every other day of the week (6% for T-Mobile Money customers) at participating...
One Mile at a Time
Etihad Guest Selling Miles With 20% Discount (1.6 Cents)
Buying miles & points strategically can represent a great value, especially for luxury travel. The Etihad Guest program has just launched a promotion on purchased miles, which is the first we’ve seen from the program in 2023. Unfortunately this won’t be worth it for a vast majority of people, especially...
Miles To Memories
$900 Offers for Chase Ink Cards Still Available!
Even though these offers are gone from the Chase website, there's a way to find them in the Chase app. The post $900 Offers for Chase Ink Cards Still Available! appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Live and Let’s Fly
Biden Considers Banning Airlines Who Use Russian Airspace
US carriers want the Biden Administration to restrict foreign carriers from using Russian airspace, arguing it places them at a competitive disadvantage. The Biden administration is considering the request. Yes, the demand is self-serving. But is the right move, nevertheless? Is it time to take a stronger approach to isolate...
The Wandering Aramean
Bringing dedicated crew rest to the single-aisle market
Long flights bring many challenges to airlines. Among them, what about crew rest? Diehl has a new option that could help.
Economy Class & Beyond
SAUDIA plans an expansion of 25 new destinations
SAUDI seems to be in full strength after its recent order with Boeing – and is going after new customers with the airline planning to serve 25 new destinations. Saudia Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner departing London Heathrow Airport – Image, Economy Class and Beyond The routes will be operated by SAUDIA...
Your Mileage May Vary
Southwest Offering 20% Bonus To Co-Brand Credit Card Holders (Targeted)
I received an email from Southwest airlines offering bonus points for charges on my co-brand Visa card from Chase. I thought it over and I’m not sure this is a…
View from the Wing
Timeshares Are Scams, But The Timeshare Exit Industry Is.. Worse? [Roundup]
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading Timeshares Are Scams, But The Timeshare Exit Industry Is.. Worse? [Roundup]...
Frequent Miler
Office Depot/OfficeMax: Buy $300+ Visa Gift Cards & Save $15
Office Depot and OfficeMax stores are back with a profitable way to earn an easy 5x with their semi-regular sale on Visa Gift Cards. Note that there is currently a Chase Offer good for 10-20% back up to $8-$11 available on some cards that will stack with this in-store sale....
Live and Let’s Fly
The Tragic Death Of A United Airlines Flight Attendant
Kayleigh Scott, a beloved United Airlines flight attendant and human being, has tragically died via suicide. The loss is a painful reminder of how fragile life is and that we must do more to stay in touch with friends and loved ones who might be undergoing depression. RIP Kayleigh Scott,...
Economy Class & Beyond
Air France and KLM to move back to Heathrow Terminal 4 from the 23rd March
It’s time to play “Terminal shuffle” again at Heathrow Airport, with Air France and KLM moving out of its “temporary” home over Terminal 3, back to their old stomping grounds of Terminal 4. The move goes into effect on Thursday 23rd March.  Both airlines will utilise Zone H in the terminal....
The Bulkhead Seat
Spring Break 2023 May Be the Busiest Ever for Airlines
According to a recent article on CBS News, Spring Break 2023 may be the… The post Spring Break 2023 May Be the Busiest Ever for Airlines appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
March 21 Bonus Offer Highlight: Wyndham Rewards – 40% bonus when you buy points
The Highlight: Wyndham Rewards Receive a 40% bonus when you buy 3,000 or more Wyndham Rewards Points. Valid until Apr 21, 23 Click here to buy points Other posts since our last Bonus Offer Highlight: Today only: 3x points on Nordic Choice Hotel bookings 30% off JAL Mileage Bank award...
View from the Wing
Washington National Airport Will Start Seeing Disruption Of Its Night Time Flights
Washington National airport will be closing its main runway for reconstruction work overnight in the coming weeks. Aviation watchdog JonNYC flags “nothing bigger than an A319 will be able to land after 10pm” at Washington’s National airport during runway work. Continue reading Washington National Airport Will Start Seeing Disruption Of Its Night...
One Mile at a Time
Review: Virgin Atlantic A330neo Upper Class Business Class (LHR-MIA)
For the last portion of my four trips across the Atlantic, it was time to fly Virgin Atlantic’s new Airbus A330-900 Upper Class (business class) from London to Miami. The A330-900neo is a fresh addition to Virgin Atlantic’s fleet, and it features a brand new passenger experience.
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: Simurgh Ultima All-Weather Windbreaker
The Simurgh Ultima windbreaker is on Kickstarter and is billed as the ultimate all-weather jacket. It's water repellent, windproof, stain resistant and ...
Frequent Miler
Wyndham Timeshare Offer: 3 Nights + 30,000 Points From $199 (Other Offers Available)
Wyndham Rewards is out with an enticing-sounding promotion. You can get three nights at a resort plus up to 30,000 bonus points from only $199. As you might expect, there’s a catch – you have to sit through a timeshare presentation. The Deal Get a 3 night stay + up...
Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – China Southern Boeing 787-9 preparing to take off from Heathrow Airport
It’s Sunday again (and Mothering Sunday in the United Kingdom), so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a China Southern Boeing 787-9 lining up at Heathrow Airport as it prepares to take off, heading off to Guangzhou. China Southern operates a fleet of 17 Boeing 787-9 in...
Economy Class & Beyond
Coming to Birmingham, Coventry or Wolverhampton from Monday? Good luck finding a bus.
It seems that drivers who work for National Express Bus Coventry or National Express Bus West Midlands have rejected a pay deal, leading to indefinite strike action. Things that will be a rare site from Monday onwards – National Express West Midlands Buses operating – Image, Economy Class and Beyond. ...
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (18th March)
It’s the end of the week again. After a marathon drive back (4 and half hours stuck on the M1 is not my idea of fun), it’s still Saturday (and the Saturday before Mother’s Day in the UK), so it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRAVEL TECHNOLOGY: Anker Soundcore Life P2i – Cheap enough to be trusted?
Welcome to another round of “Kevin’s Cheap Earbud/Headphone reviews”. On the bench today, we have the Anker Soundcore Life P2i earbuds. How do they stack up and are they worth the cash? § And what about any privacy concerns? Why these styles of reviews? I run this style of review...
From Miles to Smiles
Discover 3 extraordinary reasons to put breathtaking Antarctica on your bucket list
As we paddle through the bay in our kayaks, we marvel at the stunning ice sculptures carved by Mother Nature. Vibrant turquoise water rings their bases, vivid hues of azure in an otherwise monochrome landscape. Nature puts on a show in Antarctica – everything is big, vast, and inconceivable, the...
Traveling For Miles
These two Chase Ink Business cards are losing their great welcome offers VERY soon
Right now, all of the most popular Ink Business cards are offering fantastic welcome bonuses, but as far as the Ink Business Unlimited® credit card and the Ink Business Cash® credit card go, those bonus offers are going away very, very soon so time is running out to lock in...
Traveling For Miles
DEAL: Earn 10 Amex points/dollar (or 10% cash back) on IHG bookings
Rakuten is back with another good cash back offer with which you can earn 10% cash back or 10 Amex Membership Rewards Points per dollar on most IHG (InterContinental, Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, etc...) bookings. It's not clear how long this offer will last for so don't wait too long...
Economy Class & Beyond
Air France sets out its Summer 2023 operations, as well as where its refurbished 777-300ER is going next…
Air France is preparing for a busy summer, with some new destinations and frequency increases. Air France Boeing 777-300ER approaching Chicago O’Hare – Image, Economy Class and Beyond It seems a mixture of strong travel demand, along with restrictions being lifted will mean that Air France is planning operations at...