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Plane Came Within 10 Feet Of Landing On Top Of Packed EasyJet Aircraft At Nice Airport In Terrifying Close Call
A plane operated by Tunisian airline Nouvelair came within 10 feet of landing on top of a packed EasyJet aircraft at Nice Airport in the South of France late on Sunday night in a terrifying close call that left the pilots of the EasyJet plane so shocked that the flight...
View from the Wing
‘Don’t Worry, It’s Dog Poop’—American Airlines Passenger Questions Vomit By His Seat [Roundup]
News and notes from around the interweb: I think we need a ruling on this. @AlaskaAir @AmericanAir I’m flying AA this morning because AS has partnered with them and I value my status on AS. My reward for flying AA is vomit on the floor in front of my seat. Guy two...
Miles To Memories
Earn 50,000 Points with Mesa Homeowners Card
Earn 50,000 Points with Mesa Homeowners Card The Mesa Homeowners Card is offering a welcome bonus of 50,000 points. For those who are not familiar with the card, this is product with no annual fee which offers rewards on mortgage payments and other everyday expenses. There are also eight transfer partners...
The Bulkhead Seat
SAS Adds Nine New Routes and Six New Destinations for Summer 2026
SAS is continuing to grow and expand. Last week, I wrote about its big plans for more lounges across Europe. Today, the Scandinavian airline announced nine new routes (including six new destinations) across Europe and Asia. This expansion cements Copenhagen’s role as Scandinavia’s premier global hub and reflects SAS’ long-term...
Your Mileage May Vary
Getting From Heathrow to London: Express vs. Elizabeth Line vs. Underground
On our most recent trips to London, we’ve tried all the main ways of getting from Heathrow Airport into the city. The Heathrow Express, the Elizabeth Line, and the Piccadilly Line (Underground) each have their pros and cons. Which one makes sense for you depends on where you’re staying, how...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Cathay Pacific Will Cancel All Flights For 36 Hours As Super Typhoon Ragasa Barrels Towards Hong Kong
Cathay Pacific will cancel all scheduled flights to and from Hong Kong for 36 hours, and fly some aircraft out of the Chinese territory as Super Typhoon Ragasa barrels through the region. The airline will start winding down its operations at Hong Kong International Airport on Tuesday, before suspending all flights...
Frequent Miler
25% transfer bonus to Avianca Lifemiles from Citi ThankYou Rewards
Citi is on a tear this week, with a new 25% transfer bonus to Avianca Lifemiles existing alongside transfer bonuses to Turkish Miles and Smiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. While the transfer bonus to Avianca Lifemiles is a smaller percentage, there are nonetheless some fantastic opportunities to score a...
One Mile at a Time
Delta Plans Airbus A321neos With 44(!!!) First Class Seats… Temporarily
In 2026, Delta Air Lines plans to introduce a very premium domestic narrow body aircraft, with a staggering 44 first class seats. However, this isn’t by design, but is instead to make the most of a frustrating situation. I first covered this last week, but this has now been confirmed...
Miles To Memories
Alaska Airlines Will Add New Lounge at San Diego International Airport
Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines Lounge at San Diego Alaska Airlines is enhancing its Lounge network with more spaces for guests to relax before takeoff. The latest investment is coming to San Diego, a key, growing hub for Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.  As part of a multi-billion-dollar investment in infrastructure, the Alaska Lounge...
One Mile at a Time
Alaska Plans Honolulu & San Diego Lounges, Flagship Seattle Lounge
It’s a fascinating time for Alaska Air Group, given the merger between Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. We know that a lot is changing, including turning Seattle into a global hub, using a fleet of Boeing 787s. In late 2024, we learned about some major changes coming to Alaska’s airport...
The Bulkhead Seat
JetBlue Inspires Future Aviators with 11th Annual “Fly Like a Girl” Event in Orlando
JetBlue hosted its 11th annual “Fly Like a Girl” event at Orlando International Airport (MCO) on September 20th. This initiative is designed to empower the next generation of aviators and introduce young girls to careers in aviation. The inspiring event, held inside JetBlue’s Orlando hangar, brought together more than 150 local...
Live and Let’s Fly
Should Airline Pilots Fly Past 65? Debate Heats Up Over Raising Retirement Age To 67
The mandatory retirement age for U.S. airline pilots is back in the headlines. A push is underway to raise the limit from 65 to 67, but this is not a simple matter. Congress set the current age in law and would have to change it. Meanwhile, the global standard still...
Points With a Crew
Why Does This Hyatt Offer “Coolers” Instead Of “Mini-Fridges” (Yup, it’s a Scam)
I recently returned from a conference in Portland, where I stayed at the Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center. I’ll have a full review coming up in a bit, but wanted to share something that happened while I was there. I’ve already talked about how I was “upgraded”...
Altitude Yes
Revisiting the Worst Jet Lag of My Life
Having done many transpacific flights throughout my life, jet lag has been something I’ve learned to deal with. The truth is, there’s no solid, one method cure to it, especially when flying through many time zones. It also tends to vary trip by trip, and one particular trip comes to mind...
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Plane Circled for an Hour Before Landing; Air Traffic Controller Had Fallen Asleep
No one wants to be stuck in a plane for any longer than they have to, but sometimes emergencies happen. Weather can prevent you from landing for a while. We were once diverted to a different airport because of a medical emergency, then went back in the air to land...
One Mile at a Time
Fiji Airways Thoughtfully Cuts Amenity Kits: “We Are Wasting Money”
Fiji Airways is making a change that’s likely to be controversial, but I actually think the thought behind it is reasonable. Fiji Airways eliminates business class amenity kits Travel Weekly has an interesting story about the evolution of Fiji Airways, which has turned into quite the success story in recent years, especially...