Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – Batik Air Malaysia Boeing 737-800 taxiing 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 Boeing 737-800 taxiing at Kuala Lumpur International Airport.  Batik Air Malaysia (Part of the Lion Air Group) operates 21 Boeing 737-800 aircraft in its single-aisle fleet. The airline also...
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (27th June)
It’s been a week of hiding in air-conditioned offices and considering relationships with an electric fan as hot weather has grabbed the UK and Western Europe like no one’s business. However, the show must go on, so under heat and far too much water, it must be time for Last Week...
Economondo
Buzzing through Borneo on MASwings Twin Otters: Kota Kinabalu to Miri via Lawas
Come with me as I fly the STOL capable Twin Otter through the skies of Malaysia with MASwings
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: The Hamburg Airport Lounge, and another dose of the European Entry/Exit System – More Innovations in Hamburg
The Hamburg Airport Lounge, and another dose of the European Entry/Exit System TRIP REPORT: More Innovations in Hamburg In this week of passenger experience fun: Back to Hamburg Again. And yes, keeping it simple To Heathrow Airport with FlixBus and Terminal 5 British Airways Galleries South, Terminal 5 BA964 London...
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Frequent Miler
Is it still worth collecting Hilton points on stays?
Now that Hilton points are worth far less than they once were, a reader emailed us this week to ask the following: With Hilton points now devalued to a 0.35 cents per point Reasonable Redemption Value, is it time to stop accumulating Hilton points altogether, and book all Hilton rooms...
2PAXfly
QANTAS: No First Lounge for London. Premier dining room instead
The original plan was to have a new First Class Lounge at London’s Terminal 3. It was to be ready for the debut of the Project Sunrise flights. Qantas has quietly shelved those plans, to the indignation of premium frequent flyers and passengers. Instead, the airline will refurbish and enlarge...
Points With a Crew
TSA Changes Create New Problem for Some Travelers
A recent change to the airport security system has created a new problem for some travelers. If you're headed to the airport soon, find out how you can ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Should You Travel With a Carbon Monoxide Detector?
The deaths of two guests at the Rancho Pescadero — The Unbound Collection by Hyatt luxury resort property in Baja California in Mexico due to carbon monoxide poisoning raised the question: should you travel with a carbon monoxide detector? The official full statement as of Wednesday, June 21, 2023 from Hyatt...
2PAXfly
CHINA AIRLINES: More flights to Australia from October, 2026
Taiwan’s China Airlines is increasing flights to Australia from late October, giving travellers more non-stop choices between Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Taipei. The headline act is Sydney, where China Airlines will lift its Taipei service to daily from 25 October 2026. Melbourne follows on 28 October with a fifth weekly...
2PAXfly
QANTAS: Lounge pass rules change from 1 July 2026
From Wednesday 1 July, Qantas will tighten the rules governing Complimentary Lounge Invitations, ending the long-standing ability to transfer a pass to any other Frequent Flyer member, regardless of whether they are travelling with you. If you have a stash of passes, you only have days to give them away!...
Frequent Miler
How are you using AI for trip planning? | Question of the Week Ep7 | 6-27-26
How are you using AI for trip planning? Frequent Miler reader Jared wrote in: I recently asked the Bilt Neighborhood Concierge AI which weekends a particular Bilt Home Away from Home hotel (Kimpton Journeyman) had availability between August and December. It gave a useful and seemingly accurate response. Have you...
Your Mileage May Vary
9 Liquids You Can Bring Through TSA Even If They’re Over 3.4 Ounces
Most travelers know about TSA’s 3-1-1 liquids rule. But there are several exceptions that allow certain liquids, gels, and similar items to be much larger than 3.4 ounces in your…
View from the Wing
The World’s Best Airport Lounges Are Hard To Access. Here’s How You Can Actually Get Into Them
Air France La Première may be the best airport lounge in the world, but almost nobody can access it. These are the lounges I’d actually build a trip around, from Qatar’s museum-like Al Safwa lounge and Cathay Pacific’s The Pier to Qantas First in Sydney, American Flagship First Dining, Capital...
Points With a Crew
Should You Leave Bags Unattended At Airport Lounges?
Do you leave your bags and belongings unattended at airport lounges? Or do you always take them with you when you're going to get food, drinks or use the restroom?
Your Mileage May Vary
Which Streaming Services Qualify For 3X Bonus With Chase Sapphire Preferred
One of the lesser-known benefits of the Chase Sapphire Preferred card is that it earns 3X Ultimate Rewards points on select streaming services. When the bonus category first launched, it…
Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – Batik Air Malaysia Boeing 737-800 taxiing 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 Boeing 737-800 taxiing at Kuala Lumpur International Airport.  Batik Air Malaysia (Part of the Lion Air Group) operates 21 Boeing 737-800 aircraft in its single-aisle fleet. The airline also...
One Mile at a Time
Big Alaska Atmos Rewards Summit Card Offer: 100K Points, 25K Award, 50% Off
In August 2025, we saw the launch of the $395 annual fee Atmos Rewards Summit Visa InfiniteCredit Card, one of the most lucrative airline credit cards on the market. This is a card I have, and it’s one where I think it’s really hard to go wrong.
Miles To Memories
Why To Skip Airport Lounges
I'm more of a club lover than loather. But I routinely find sensible reasons to skip airport lounges. Here are just a few.
One Mile at a Time
The World’s Worst Business Class Seats: Here Are My Picks, Do You Agree?
Typically I like to make ”best of” lists, including about the world’s best business class seats, world’s best business class airlines, etc. Not to be too negative, but I thought it would be nice to mix things up, and talk about the world’s worst business class seats.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Galápagos Islands: What You Need to Know to Visit
If you plan on traveling to the Galápagos Islands, this article contains what you need to know to visit the volcanic archipelago in the Pacific Ocean. Most of the Galápagos Islands is part of Galápagos National Park in Ecuador and contains many species of plants and animals that are generally not...
One Mile at a Time
Bilt Credit Card Guide: Compare Benefits And Rewards Of All 3 Bilt Cards
Bilt is the platform that is best known for offering rewards for housing payments. Earlier this year we saw major changes to the company’s rewards concept, and Bilt now has three Mastercard credit cards serviced by Cardless, which are potentially worth considering.
View from the Wing
Hilton Guests Bear-Sprayed At Pool, Qantas First Lounge Floods, And British Airways Leaves Drinks On The Floor
Embassy Suites guests were attacked with bear spray during a pool argument, the Qantas First Lounge at LAX is closed after flooding, and British Airways faces a food-safety complaint over drinks stored on the cabin floor. Also: American’s LAX Terminal 4 concessions plan, a miserable tarmac delay that still did...
The Bulkhead Seat
Second Delta One® Lounge in Terminal 2 at LAX is Opening on June 30th
Earlier this month, I wrote about how Delta Air Lines is doubling down on…
Your Mileage May Vary
Do Flight Attendants Earn Hotel Points During Overnight Layovers?
Have you ever wondered what happens when airlines put pilots and flight attendants up in hotels overnight? One longtime reader asked us a question we’d never even considered: Do flight…
View from the Wing
The Bilt Palladium Card Looks Too Complicated. Used Simply, It May Be The Best Everyday Rewards Card
The Bilt Palladium Card looks complicated, but even used simply as a 2x-everywhere card it may be the strongest general spending product on the market because Bilt Points transfer to the best airline and hotel partners. For those willing to lean in, Bilt Cash, Points Accelerators, Rent Day transfer bonuses,...
Live and Let’s Fly
Ryanair Proves Airlines Need To Be Cheap Or Banks
Ryanair made billions flying people cheaply, while US legacy airlines lean heavily on banks. That contrast says a lot about what airlines really are now. Ryanair Made Real Airline Profit There is a version of the airline business that still works without a giant credit card partner standing behind it....
Miles To Memories
(Last Chance!) Get 100,000 Points Plus 50% Flight Discount with Atmos Rewards Summit Visa Infinite Card
New applicants can now earn a bonus of 100,000 points and a 25,000-point Global Companion Award, plus a 50% flight discount code.
BoardingArea
Review : United Club  – Orange County/John Wayne Airport (SNA)
Small lounge with limited offerings The summary There are three tiers of domestic United Clubs in the airline’s non-hub airports. The top tier would be Boston and NYC Laguardia. A middle tier would be Dallas, Fort Lauderdale, and San Diego. The lower tier would be Minneapolis, Philadelphia, and Atlanta. The...
Traveling For Miles
Chase Priority Pass membership card not working? This may help.
If you're in a similar position to my authorized users and don't have a functioning Priority Pass card because Chase and/or Priority Pass have screwed up somewhere along the line, here's a basic, step-by-step guide showing you how to generate a Priority Pass membership card which should work.
Traveling For Miles
British Airways 787-10 Business Class (Club Suite) Review
This is the TFM review of the Boeing 787-10 British Airways Business Class Club Suite I’ve flown in British Airways Business Class across the Atlantic more times than I care to recall, but it took a trip which routed me via Seattle before I finally got to see what the...
Economy Class & Beyond
Azerbaijan Airlines takes delivery of its first A321neo, as well as another A320neo
It’s been a busy week for Azerbaijan Airlines, with the airline receiving both the first Airbus A321neo and a further A320neo for its fleet. We’ll look at the Airbus A321neo first, which was delivered on a lease from AerCap. This is the first of three new Airbus A321neo aircraft to...
Traveling For Miles
Why I’m considering a second Ritz-Carlton™ credit card
I already hold the Ritz-Carlton™ credit card from Chase, and I've written before about how it's a card you can't apply for directly but can still get if you know how. Lately, though, I've found myself doing the maths on whether a second one makes sense. A few days ago,...
Traveling For Miles
Did you know that the Accor ALL program sells subscriptions? (discounts, elite night credits, & more)
Here’s something I suspect a lot of readers will not know. ALL Accor, the loyalty program for brands such as Sofitel, Raffles, Fairmont, Novotel and quite a few others, sells three subscription cards which give members a variety of benefits that, used correctly, can be nice money savers.
Traveling For Miles
How to set up a Qatar Airways “My List” (step-by-step guide)
As of June 2026, Qatar Airways has made it considerably harder for members of its Privilege Club frequent flyer program to redeem Avios for others, and now there are just two ways by which this can be done. One such way is by creating a "My List".
Traveling For Miles
British Airways Premium Economy (World Traveller Plus) review
British Airways offers its Premium Economy cabin (or World Traveller Plus cabin as the airline likes to call it) on all of its long-haul fleet, so as I haven't reviewed BA's Premium Economy offering for a while, I decided to use a flight between London and Los Angeles to see...
Economy Class & Beyond
British Airways and Porter Airlines enter a codeshare agreement – Avios and Tier Points ahead
British Airways and Porter Airlines of Canada have entered into a codeshare agreement, expanding on the interline agreement between them. The new codeshare agreement will provide British Airways customers with seamless access to travel on selected Porter Airlines domestic routes. British Airways customers will be able to book flights to...