Economy Class & Beyond
Emirates expands its Premium Economy/Retrofitted Aircraft rollout, with further route expansions
With Emirates continuing its retrofitted aircraft rollout (which has involved the installation of premium economy seats, new business products, as well as refreshing First and business class), more seating capacity is being released. Emirates’ latest schedule enhancements, all effective from 26 October, include: Ramping up operations to Milan with the addition of a...
Traveling For Miles
Earn 20,000 bonus Amex points on Air France/KLM bookings [Targeted]
Amex has launched a new offer for spending with two SkyTeam airlines, Air France and KLM, and it allows targeted cardholders to earn an impressive 20,000 bonus Amex points when they spend just $1,000 with either airline. The post Earn 20,000 bonus Amex points on Air France/KLM bookings [Targeted] appeared first...
God Save The Points
My First “New” Chase Sapphire Reserve Travel Redemption Blew My Mind
There’s… a lot… of coverage surrounding the revamped Chase Sapphire Reserve Card. As per usual these days, the hot takes are plentiful and people are fired... The post My First “New” Chase Sapphire Reserve Travel Redemption Blew My Mind appeared first on God Save The Points.
Economy Class & Beyond
Mexicana takes delivery of its first Embaer E195-E2
Mexicana –  Mexico’s state-owned carrier – has taken delivery of its first E195-E2 aircraft from Embraer. Mexicana Emberar E195-E2 – Image, Embraer The aircraft was dispatched from Embraer’s headquarters in Brazil, bound for Mexico on June 30th, following a delivery ceremony. They will be used to replace the startup fleet...
{Tech} for Travel
Find My Now Built Into Nomad Leather Mag Wallet
The latest Nomad Leather Mag Wallet is crafted from Horween leather and features integrated Apple Find My for easy tracking on the go. The post Find My Now Built Into Nomad Leather Mag Wallet appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Economy Class & Beyond
LEVEL sets out its increased Winter 25/26 flight programme
Whilst we’re heading into the summer season, Spanish carrier LEVEL is thinking about Winter 2025/26.  Between 26 October 2025 and 28 March 2026, LEVEL will offer 51% more seats than in the previous winter, whilst consolidating its position at Barcelona El Prat Airport. During the peak winter months, the airline will...
Traveling For Miles
How Hyatt credit card elite night credits work & key differences in how they’re earned
Chase issues two Hyatt co-branded credit cards (a consumer card and a business card), and both offer cardholders a path to earning World of Hyatt elite night credits. The way these elite nights are earned, however, differs slightly depending on which card you hold so here's a look are exactly...
Traveling For Miles
Amex is targeting select business card holders for new spending bonuses
American Express has launched at least one new targeted spending bonus offer for holders of its business cards, and while I can only see one version of the offer in my online accounts, past experiences tell me that there will almost certainly be other versions of this offer going around. The...
Economy Class & Beyond
Qantas takes delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR
Qantas became the latest operator of Airbus A321XLR, with the airline taking delivery of its first aircraft. In doing so, Qantas becomes the Asia-Pacific launch operator of the latest generation single aisle A321XLR, with the first one known as  VH-OGA Great Ocean Road And it seems Qantas are eager to try the...
Economy Class & Beyond
Oman Air joins oneworld alliance
The alliance’s memberships shift again, with Oman Air joining the oneworld alliance. Oman Air becomes the 15th member of oneworld, providing the alliance with a new hub in the Middle East and creating new opportunities for global travel. It will be a full member of the oneworld alliance. The airline,...
Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – Air France Airbus A220-300 landing at London Heathrow Airport
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art.  This week, we have an Air France Airbus A220-300 landing at London Heathrow Airport as it completes the short hop from Paris Charles de Gaulle. Air France operates a fleet of 44 Airbus A220-300 aircraft in its single-aisle fleet...
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (28th June
As we pass from the Summer Solstice and slowly back into the darkening nights, it’s another scorcher of a weekend in the City of Birmingham. But time moves on, as it’s time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Birmingham City Centre from New Street Station, facing towards The...
Economy Class & Beyond
Coming to Birmingham for the Black Sabbath Gig? Plan ahead!
Next week, Black Sabbath will perform for the final time in Birmingham in their farewell gig at Villa Park. But you’re going to need to get around, least of all, if you have tickets to the Back To The Beginning Gig. Black Sabbath Bridge and Bench, Broad Street, Birmingham Villa...
Economondo
Remembering Aurigny’s Largest Jet: Guernsey to Gatwick on the Embraer 195
Flying on Aurigny's most popular route from Guernsey to London Gatwick on their now retired Embraer 195
{Tech} for Travel
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen Add AI Audio
The new Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen enhance call quality with AI voice filters, adaptive microphones, and improved background noise control. The post Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen Add AI Audio appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Economy Class & Beyond
London Northwestern Railway introduces its new commuter trains
Recently, London Northwestern Railway (part of West Midlands Trains) introduced its new trains, the Class 730/2. The electric Class 730/2 fleet is made up of 36 five-carriage trains – a total of 180 new carriages. Like most new electric trains from Alstom (nee Bombardier), these are based on the Aventra...