From The Tray Table
American Airlines finally rolls out free Wi-Fi — but there’s a catch
Say goodbye to $35 Wi-Fi passes on (most) American Airlines flights. Starting Tuesday, the Fort Worth-based carrier is… The post American Airlines finally rolls out free Wi-Fi — but there’s a catch appeared first on From the Tray Table.
Altitude Yes
Startlux Receives First A350-1000 Delivery
The first destination for the A350-1000 will be announced in February. The post Startlux Receives First A350-1000 Delivery first appeared on Altitude Yes.
Live and Let’s Fly
Free Inflight Wi-Fi Begins Today On American Airlines Flights
After years of charging for inflight internet on most of its flights, American Airlines is finally making free Wi-Fi a reality for many travelers as the airline begins rolling out the complimentary in-flight connectivity starting today. American Airlines Begins Rolling Out Complimentary Wi-Fi For AAdvantage Members Today American Airlines has...
TravelUpdate
Limited time Hilton Honors credit card bonuses ending soon!
Amex is currently offering higher than usual welcome bonuses on their co-branded Hilton Honors credit cards. Offers ending soon on Jan 14.
TravelUpdate
My latest business class upgrade success story!
In the miles and points space, the business class upgrade is the holy grail. During my most recent trip, I was able to upgrade my flight!
TravelUpdate
What’s the future of this Amex Platinum Card benefit?
With more news sources talking about the rumors, one only wonders what the future of this Amex Platinum Card will be in the long run.
View from the Wing
Conrad Maldives Spa Massage Put Guest In Surgery—He Says He’s Out $50,000 And Hilton Has Gone Silent
A guest says a spa massage at the Conrad Maldives left him needing neck surgery, costing more than $50,000 out of pocket, and that after submitting medical records and bills Hilton has gone silent for months—even as he describes the injury as life-altering and raises questions about what went wrong...
You Are Travel
Amid the Current Political Climate, Airbus Seeks a Sovereign European Cloud
​tl;dr – This could be difficult. ​Airbus announced it will put out a request for proposal for the… The post Amid the Current Political Climate, Airbus Seeks a Sovereign European Cloud appeared first on You Are Travel.
One Mile at a Time
Hawaiian Airlines A330s Getting Business Class Suites, Premium Economy
Alaska Air Group has announced plans to invest $600 million over the next five years to modernize infrastructure and improve the guest experience in Hawaii. As I see it, theres one part of this announcement thats most exciting (and overdue).
Miles For Family
Hodgepodge: The Best Word to Describe my Spring Break Travel Plans
My family’s next “big” trip is in March when we head to St. Maarten in the Caribbean. Now that the holidays are over, I’ve spent the last few days finalizing the details for this trip. After looking at the trip in total, the best word to describe our travel plans...
Live and Let’s Fly
Hilton Hotel Cancels ICE Agents’ Reservations, Sparks DHS Backlash And Corporate Damage Control
A controversy involving a Hilton-branded hotel in Minnesota is drawing national attention after federal immigration agents alleged their reservations were canceled because of their affiliation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The incident has prompted responses from the Department of Homeland Security, the hotel’s franchise owner, and Hilton corporate, highlighting...
Eye of the Flyer
Now Live: 5X on Dining Now Through March! (Are You Registered?)
The New Year arrived seemingly out of nowhere (even though we had plenty of advance notice!). And here we are, almost a week into 2026! 5X on Dining! This is just a quick reminder that you can earn 5X total Chase points on Dining purchases with the no-annual-fee (It’s also...
Monkey Miles
Week of United award sales ( for cardholders )
There is an award sale this week for United® Chase Cardmembers in the US. Each day there is a new destination. Go here to check it out ( today is Frankfurt ). This continues a push we’ve seen of late to offer not only more award availability to elite members and...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Flight Attendant Union Set To Lock Horns With United Airlines Over ‘Ridiculous’ Concessions As Contract Talks Resume
A New Year brings with it fresh contract talks between the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA-CWA) and United Airlines in protracted negotiations to reach an agreement on pay raises, workplace improvements, and, potentially, a slew of concessions. 2026 marks the fifth year that the two sides have been trying (and...
One Mile at a Time
Starlux Airlines Adds 350-Seat, Four-Cabin Airbus A350-1000 To Fleet
2026 is off to an exciting start for Taiwan’s Starlux Airlines, which has just taken delivery of its very first Airbus A350-1000.
You Are Travel
A Cruise I’d Actually Be Excited to Go On
tl;dr – Japan does a lot of things right when it comes to hospitality. ​If you’ve been reading… The post A Cruise I’d Actually Be Excited to Go On appeared first on You Are Travel.