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United Airlines Starlink Wi-Fi rollout gains momentum
United Airlines Starlink Wi-Fi continues to grow, as the airline outlines where it’s available now and how many aircraft are next in line. The post United Airlines Starlink Wi-Fi rollout gains momentum appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
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Get a 50% bonus on Chase transfers to Marriott Bonvoy
Chase has launched a new promotion in which it's offering a 50% bonus to cardholders who convert Ultimate Rewards points into Marriott Bonvoy points and it runs through the end of the month. The post Get a 50% bonus on Chase transfers to Marriott Bonvoy appeared first on Traveling For Miles.
Economy Class & Beyond
Lufthansa to retrofit its Airbus A380 aircraft with new business class seats
In a tacit admission that the Airbus A380 is going to hang around a little longer than planned, Lufthansa is preparing an upgrade programme for its business class product. Interestingly, this upgrade is not being referred to as an Allegris upgrade, but rather just an equipment upgrade. For the launch of this Retrofit...
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Flash Deal: Buy Finnair Avios with a bonus of up to 50%
Finnair Plus is now running an Avios sale in which it's offering bonuses of up to 50% for Avios purchases made through 5 February 2026 (THURSDAY) and you'll find that the price you're asked to pay per Avios will vary depending on how many Avios you buy. The post Flash Deal:...
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LNER unveils interiors for its new Class 897 Intercity Trains sets – Welcome Serenza
LNER – the intercity operator which operates trains on the East Coast Main Line, has unveiled interior mockups of its new trains. The new fleet is to be known as the Serenza – or, for those of us who collect numbers, the Class 897. According to LNER, the name is...
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Hyatt’s first Bonus Journeys global promotion for 2026 announced
We're now a little over a month into 2026 and Hyatt has finally joined IHG and Hilton in publishing a new global promotion for the first few months of the year (Marriott is still sitting on the sidelines). If you've seen the other current major hotel promotions you'll probably know not...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Glasses in a Rush (Or, New Spectacles Time) – Growing Old in Style
Glasses (Spectacles) in a Rush. Because it’s nice to see things properly sometimes Growing Old in Style Sometimes it’s nice to see when travelling. If I can pick up glasses that are ready to go in 30 minutes or so when travelling, even better. Time to go shopping for spectacles…....
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Miles and More Status Match opens for British Airways, Iberia and ITA Airways status members
It seems Lufthansa Group is making another play for those affected by British Airways’ “The Club” changes, with them relaunching a status match programme. Let’s go through this quickly. Where can I apply? At https://lufthansa.statusmatch.com/ Who can apply, and what status can you get? A table solves everything: In summary:...
Economy Class & Beyond
West Midlands Trains returns to Public Ownership
Great British Railways continues to take shape, with West Midlands Trains falling into public ownership. West Midlands Trains is the operator of London Northwestern Railway, which operates services between Liverpool and Birmingham and along the West Coast Main Line to and from London Euston. London Northwestern Railway Class 350/0 – Image, EconomyClass...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Exploring Singapore in Bite-sized Bits… Whilst Not Getting Soaked – Growing Old in Style
Exploring Singapore in Bite-sized Bits… Whilst Not Getting Soaked Growing Old In Style For tourism beyond food, Singapore has a lot to offer. Or you can engage in rampant consumerism, too – that’s fine, too.  In this mammoth trip report (note, headings subject to change) Yes. I’m that old. Next....
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A Taste of Bhutan: Bangkok to Kolkata on a Bhutan Airlines A319
Flying with Bhutan's second carrier, Bhutan Airlines, on a flight from Bangkok to Kolkata
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Which airlines accept Apple Find My links when bags go missing?
Apple Find My helps track delayed bags. Learn how to share your item location link, and see the airlines that accept Find My links for luggage. The post Which airlines accept Apple Find My links when bags go missing? appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
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American Airlines app adds hotel and meal vouchers for delays
A major update to the American Airlines app adds hotel and meal vouchers for disrupted flights, alongside new rebooking and communication tools. The post American Airlines app adds hotel and meal vouchers for delays appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: For the love of Nasi Lemak, Laksa and Hawker Markets in Singapore – Growing Old in Style
For the love of Nasi Lemak and Hawker Market foods in Singapore Growing Old In Style If there’s one thing to do in Singapore’s tourism scene, it’s to explore the food scene and enjoy the local colours and flavours—time to head into the world of Hawker Markets and Food Centres....
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AI training Amazfit Active Max brings Zepp Coach to workouts
CES 2026 News: Amazfit Active Max launches with 5 ATM water rating, mic and speaker, Bluetooth and BLE 5.3, plus 4 GB storage for offline music and podcasts. The post AI training Amazfit Active Max brings Zepp Coach to workouts appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
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A Superb Short Hop with Malaysia Airlines: Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok on the Boeing 737-800
Flying my first ever flight with Malaysia Airlines on a short hop from Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok