Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (25th April)
It’s the end of another week as we head towards the end of April. And with my brain still full of seats, IFE and components, it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Thinking Coffee (a V60 Pour-over) at 200 Degrees Coffee, Birmingham. And yes, that’s not...
Economondo
The Best Economy Legroom Ever (on an LCC!?!): Tokyo to Seoul on an Air Premia Boeing 787
Flying on an Air Premia Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner from Tokyo Narita to Seoul Incheon
Economy Class & Beyond
Lufthansa launches its first retrofitted Airbus A380 with VantageXL seating
From announcement to deployment, Lufthansa has been quick to get its first Airbus A380 with new business class seating out into the field. Dubbed Premium XXL, Lufthansa has been working with its partners to retrofit a completely new business class seat for the largest aircraft in its fleet – the...
Economy Class & Beyond
Jetstar selects Viasat AMARA for inflight connectivity
Jetstar continues to improve its in-flight travel experience, with them selecting Viasat AMARA, Viasat’s in-flight connectivity (IFC) solution to equip its upgraded Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet. Viasat AMARA will be installed across 11 Jetstar aircraft targeting its Boeing 787 fleet. This will deliver a fast, reliable in-flight internet experience that...
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The Bulkhead Seat
New York City’s First Live Table Games Set to Debut at Resorts World NYC
Resorts World New York City is set to make history with the launch of…
The Bulkhead Seat
Passengers Evacuated After Engine Failure Causes SWISS Airbus A330 to Abort Takeoff
A SWISS Airbus A330-300 operating flight LX 147 was forced to abort takeoff at…
Live and Let’s Fly
Why The Government (Morally) Has To Save Spirit Airlines
There’s a real possibility of Spirit Airlines shutting down after the government blocked its lifeline. That changes the moral math. Spirit Was Told It Had To Survive Alone Spirit Airlines had two serious suitors. Frontier wanted it. JetBlue wanted it more. JetBlue ultimately offered Spirit shareholders $33.50 per share in...
One Mile at a Time
Which Hotel Group CEO Was Highest Paid In 2025? ($27.7 Million)
Recently, I covered US airline CEO compensation for last year, since proxy statements have been filed in the past few weeks. Curiosity got the best of me, so I also had a look at CEO compensation for the major hotel chains, just for fun.
Miles To Memories
End of Month Checklist: Credits, Spending Offers & Card Perks
I give you a list of everything you need to accomplish NOW with the end of month checklist. We are talking statement credits, spending offers & more
View from the Wing
Viral Flight Attendant Meltdown Video Exposed A Passenger’s Secret Mistress [Roundup]
A viral flight meltdown video exposed a man’s secret mistress, plus Denver airport chaos, a tattooed plea for an American Airlines upgrade, shocking casino ATM fees, the case against a Spirit bailout, and more.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Aerial Views of Memphis. Sunday Morning Photograph.
I looked north and enjoyed aerial views of Memphis from the airplane aboard which I was a passenger as it was flying west from Atlanta to Las Vegas recently. Downtown Memphis is...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
United Airlines Demanded Flight Attendant Pay $22,000 in Legal Fees After She Lost Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
A United Airlines flight attendant who was seriously injured when she took a tumble at a crew layover hotel was ordered to pay the Chicago-based carrier nearly $22,000 to cover its legal fees fighting a disability discrimination lawsuit, when United’s attorneys pursued taxation of costs against her. The ex-crew member,...
One Mile at a Time
Which US Airline CEO Was Highest Paid In 2025? ($32.3 Million)
In recent weeks, we’ve seen major US airlines release their proxy statements, which contain all kinds of interesting information. Among those is the executive compensation that these airlines paid in 2025.
View from the Wing
Airlines Secretly Sold Your Travel And Payment Data To The IRS And FBI — Now They’re Being Sued
Airlines and their payment-clearing partner quietly sold searchable travel and payment data to federal agencies including the IRS and FBI, giving the government a back door into records it would normally need legal process to obtain. Now a proposed class action argues that violated financial privacy laws.
Eye of the Flyer
Delta Gift Card Offer, Cruise Drink Crackdown Coming, American Airlines Tasers a Couple, and More
A couple got tased and banned for life by American Airlines, cruise lines may be restricting drink packages, and there's a Delta Gift Card Offer worth checking before it disappears.
TravelUpdate
Have you seen this BBC feature on British Airways cabin crew training from 1987?
The BBC visited British Airways cabin crew training centre at Cranebank back in 1987. They followed several crew…
You Are Travel
Minor Hotels’ Anantara Joins the ‘Cruising Game’ – Offering a Luxurious Bangkok River Adventure
​tl;dr – If you find yourself in Bangkok… ​Many luxurious hotel brands now offer water adventures. Anantara –…
One Mile at a Time
American Flight Attendant Jokes About Iran Attacking White House, Gets Fired
An American Airlines flight attendant was fired over her social media content, and even she wasn’t surprised…
Live and Let’s Fly
Statistically, United CEO Kirby Is Right, Airfares Are Low
United CEO, Scott Kirby wants higher fares and claims they should be 15-20% higher. The uncomfortable part is that the long-term data says he has a point. Kirby Said The Quiet Part Out Loud United CEO Scott Kirby recently argued that fares need to rise, with United looking for yields...
View from the Wing
Passengers Take Selfies, Evacuate Swiss Flight With Bags In Hand After Engine Failure
A Swiss flight bound for Zurich suffered an engine failure during takeoff in Delhi, forcing the crew to reject the departure, stop on the runway, and evacuate 228 passengers and four infants. As smoke poured from the aircraft, passengers still grabbed their bags, filmed the scene, and paused for selfies...
You Are Travel
Waldorf Astoria Rabat Salé Finally Opens in One of Africa’s Tallest Skyscrapers
tl;dr – After several delays, the property has finally opened its doors. Last July, I wrote about Hilton’s…
One Mile at a Time
Are Carry-On Rules Always Enforced For First & Business Class Passengers?
I’ve written in the past about the pros and cons of traveling with carry-ons vs. checked bags, and I’ve also written about how to avoid gate checking bags. An OMAAT reader asked me a question along the lines of this topic, which I haven’t addressed before. I’m sure he’d appreciate...
Live from a Lounge
SWISS Flight LX147 Rejects Takeoff At Delhi After Engine Failure, Emergency Evacuation Follows
SWISS's A330-300 operating Delhi - Zurich had an aborted take off last night, which led to fire tenders being rushed and an emergency evacuation as well.
Frequent Miler
Last Chance Deals: 3 transfer bonuses, several increased welcome offers, Wyndham points sale, & more
Welcome to our weekly list of what’s ending this week as well as a collection of some other deals that are due to end soon. There are lots of deals ending this week as Thursday is the last day of the month, so the bulk of them expire that day. Among...
One Mile at a Time
Aeroplan Updating Award Chart As Of June 2026: It’s A Devaluation, Mostly
Air Canada Aeroplan is one of the most useful frequent flyer programs out there for redeeming points, thanks to the huge number of airline partners the program has, the reasonable award pricing, and the ability to add stopovers for 5,000 points.
Points With a Crew
Which Marriott credit card is the best? (New Higher Offers – Up to 5 Free Nights)
There are 5 different Marriott credit cards - each with their own set of perks and benefits. Let's take a look at the pros and cons and decide which Marriott card is best
The Gate with Brian Cohen
What Is Wrong With This Photograph? Part 350
I took the following photograph as I walked through a parking lot of a hotel property at which I was staying. For this edition of this popular game, can you guess what...
The Bulkhead Seat
2026 Weekly Review: April 25th
Greetings from Tampa! I spent some time in Las Vegas and Dallas this week.…
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Off to Liverpool and HM Passport Office
To Liverpool, The Mersey and HM Passport Office TRIP REPORT: Still for the Friends Before a big adventure, it’s time to sort out something rather important for the next ten years – my passport. That means it’s time to head to the North West of England and to the Passport...
Economy Class & Beyond
SkyTeam opens its new lounge at Frankfurt Terminal 3
With Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3  starting to come to life, the SkyTeam Alliance has staked its outpost there, opening a SkyTeam Lounge. The new lounge is located on the fourth-floor mezzanine in Terminal 3’s non-Schengen international zone. The new 550 m² lounge offers seating for 126 guests and is designed...
Economy Class & Beyond
Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3 Opens to Passenger Traffic
It feels like it’s been under construction for some time, but there’s good news: Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3 opens to commercial traffic. The new terminal was formally opened on the 22nd April, with the first flights due to begin today, 23rd April. The first flight to arrive was a China...
Economondo
A Short Hop Across the North Sea: Amsterdam to Leeds Bradford on a KLM Cityhopper Embraer 175
Come with me as I fly on one of KLM Cityhopper's multiple daily services from Amsterdam to Leeds Bradford
Economy Class & Beyond
LATAM to launch its Airbus A321XLR with Thomspson VantageSOLO
Earlier last week, LATAM Airlines gave a preview of its upcoming Airbus A321XLR interior – focusing on the business class product.  This will feature the Thomson Vantage Solo seat, which will allow for a 1-1 layout in Business Class, with direct aisle access. The LATAM Team at Aircraft Interiors Expo is unveiling...
Economy Class & Beyond
Lufthansa Group pulls over short haul 20,000 flights, with 120 daily flights cancelled
With Lufthansa Group making cuts in its operations (with the halting of Lufthansa CityLine, the parking of its CRJ-900 fleet, as well as planned widebody groundings), the capacity cuts are coming out. In total, 20,000 short-haul flights will be removed from the schedule through October, equivalent to approximately 40,000 metric...
Economy Class & Beyond
Vueling boosts Passenger satisfaction with help from Viasat
With Vueling still having connectivity on-wing using Viasat’s European Aviation Network, there has been a big uptake with free Wi-Fi sessions and onboard entertainment. Vueling, in collaboration with Viasat, started offering the complimentary service to customers in October 2025, leveraging the European Aviation Network (EAN) and Viasat’s digital platform to...
{Tech} for Travel
Soundcore Space 2 Review: Supreme Comfort with 4 Stage ANC
Soundcore Space 2 Review: With 4 stage ANC, soft memory foam comfort and 50 hour battery life, these wireless headphones are built for travel. The post Soundcore Space 2 Review: Supreme Comfort with 4 Stage ANC appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.