View from the Wing
TSA Agent’s Disturbing Behavior in Atlanta Raises Major Concerns Over Citizens Vs. The State [Roundup]
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading TSA Agent’s Disturbing Behavior in Atlanta Raises Major Concerns Over Citizens Vs. The State [Roundup]...
Traveling For Miles
Etihad announces 10 new international routes (one is a new US route)
A few weeks ago, Etihad told us that a series of new route announcements were on the way and over the past few days, the airline has been dropping hints as to what these new routes will be. Today, the new routes have been announced with Asia being the main...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Emirates Finally Takes Delivery Of The First Of 65 Next-Generation Airbus A350-900 Aircraft
Emirates has finally taken delivery of the first of 65 brand-new Airbus A350-900, forming part of a major fleet renewal program that will see the next-generation planes one day replace the Dubai-based carrier’s much-loved flagship aircraft, the A380 Superjumbo. The airline had been hoping to have the keys to the...
One Mile at a Time
Huh: Condor Lets You Reserve Overhead Bins?!
Airplane overhead bins are a shared space. Travelers have a lot of misconceptions about that, with some people (especially in premium cabins) thinking that they ”own” the overhead bin space above their seats. That’s simply not the case… well, unless you’re flying Condor, it seems?
Bald Thoughts
Southwest Hawaii Updates, Why Amex Charges Transfer Fees, Bluey’s World Theme Park
Welcome to The Morning Shave. We read a ton of travel articles each day for our research to share the best travel tips, tricks, and news with you. Here are the articles for Monday, November 25, 2024, that we think you should read. Don’t miss out on any new posts. Join...
Eye of the Flyer
Delta’s Boston Mai Tai Party: A Pre-Departure Celebration Before Flying to Hawaii
Some Eye of the Flyer friends joined my wife and me for the inaugural trip of Delta Air Lines’ now-longest domestic flight: Boston (BOS) to Honolulu (HNL). We booked the trip soon after it was announced this past March. Inaugural flights are special. Passengers who intentionally take them are excited....
Travel Codex
Review: Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge FRA (Nov 2024)
I arrived early for my Singapore Suites flight from Frankfurt to New York, affording plenty of time for lounging. Although a premium class ticket on Singapore affords you access to Lufthansa lounges, Singapore actually directs First Class passengers to the Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge Frankfurt. So I headed there...
One Mile at a Time
Etihad Unveils 10 New Routes, In Biggest Expansion Ever
We know that Etihad Airways is looking at expanding significantly, as part of the carrier’s Journey 2030 plan. By the start of the next decade, the airline hopes to nearly double its fleet and number of destinations, so that’s a pretty lofty goal.
Frequent Miler
Guide to Airline Companion Tickets for 2024
If you ever travel with others, companion tickets offer the possibility of saving a lot of money or points for the second passenger. This guide describes each companion ticket option available. Aer Lingus Commercial Companion Ticket Pros: Big savings possible | Cons: Limited to flights between US & Ireland on...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Puerta De Alcalá Lounge Madrid (MAD)
I’m live-blogging my SAS EuroBonus SkyTeam Milion Mile challenge this week. Click here for background and route information. I’m not sure I will ever understand why Air Europa does not operate its own lounge(s) at its Madrid hub, but we had a brief and pleasant stay at the Puerta de...
View from the Wing
Boeing 737 Crashes Into Residential Building: 1 Dead, 3 Hospitalized As DHL Cargo Plane Bursts Into Flames After Failed Emergency Landing Near Vilnius Airport
The plane crashed into a two-story residential building about 0.9 nautical miles from the runway. It skidded several hundred meters before impact, bursting into flames upon collision. The building was set on fire, along with nearby smaller structures and a car. Emergency services successfully evacuated all 12 residents from the...
One Mile at a Time
EVA Air Launching Dallas Flights As Of November 2025
EVA Air has just announced its newest destination in North America (thanks to @IshrionA for flagging this), though we’ll have to be patient for the service to actually launch.
One Mile at a Time
IHG Will Make More Money From Credit Cards, Gets New Chase Contract
Credit card agreements can be big business for travel brands, in particular airlines and hotel groups. While most travel brands seem to optimistically hope that they continue to grow their revenue from these agreements, it’s interesting to note how one major hotel group — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) — has...
One Mile at a Time
Wow: Etihad Airways Launching Atlanta Flights
Etihad Airways is announcing 10 new routes today. While this should formally be announced shortly, we now know the single new route to the United States that the Abu Dhabi-based carrier is adding, and its not what we were expecting.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Why Your ‘Overzealous’ Flight Attendant is Actually Just Doing Their Job Properly… For Once
Crew Insider is our series of informative articles that answer some of the most common and less common questions about the aviation industry from the point of view of an industry insider. Our question answerer-in-chief is Mateusz Maszczynski, who has worked in the airline industry for nearly two decades and...
The Bulkhead Seat
Azimuth Airlines Plane Burst Into Flames During Emergency Landing In Antalya
An Azimuth Airlines Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft burst into flames during an emergency landing… The post Azimuth Airlines Plane Burst Into Flames During Emergency Landing In Antalya appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.