Qantas and its low-cost subsidiary Jetstar have become the latest airlines to ban the use of portable power banks in-flight over fears the devices can suddenly and unexpectedly overheat and then burst into flames. In recent months, the aviation industry has been shaken by a dramatic rise in frightening mid-flight...

When you think of Emirates, the Airbus A380 may be the first thing that comes to mind. And when you think of the Airbus A380, Emirates might be the first thing that comes to mind. Emirates helped turn Dubai into the global transit hub that it is today, and the...

Condor is preparing to expand its European footprint with a significant addition to its… The post Condor Adds Flights Between Frankfurt and London Gatwick appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

In 2024, Marriott Bonvoy quietly added a new perk for its top tier Ambassador members who over qualify for status. While this was initially offered as a trial, it has now seemingly become a permanent part of the program, as the Bonvoy terms & conditions have been updated to reflect...

Air Canada just dropped one of the most significant fleet announcements in recent memory, and if you’re a frequent flyer on Canada’s flag carrier, you’ll want to pay attention. This isn’t just another press release about new planes, it’s a complete reimagining of the passenger experience across Air Canada mainline,...

United Airlines is expanding its selection of special meals available on its flights in both economy class and business class. Special Meals On United Airlines United currently offers special meals on most flights over 2,000 miles that have meal service. If meal service is on your flight, you can request...

Last year on November 22nd I penned the post “Delta Air Lines is Effectively Ending Medallion®® Upgrades – Why Chase Status Any longer?” It was one of the most viewed posts of the year and a year later we see your chance at even top Diamond levels of getting a...

The administration is handing out $10,000 bonuses to air traffic controllers who showed up every day during the government shutdown, but many in the workforce say the move is tearing units apart and creating real safety risks. Controllers argue the policy rewards presenteeism, pressures sick staff to work, and undermines...

Ethiopian Airlines isn’t exactly known for the consistency of its business class hard product. On its wide body aircraft, the airline already has five different business class seats, with a sixth new seat coming soon (to 787s). Well, you can now add yet another new seat to the fleet, along...

Capital One Shopping is a public shopping portal that has nothing to do with Capital One credit cards. Anyone can join Capital One Shopping (and if you have a Capital One credit card, you’re better off creating a separate Capital One Shopping account instead of logging in with your Capital...

The Amex Membership Rewards program has just launched a lucrative new transfer bonus, which I think will interest many people. We haven’t seen one of these offers from Amex since late last year, so this is definitely worth considering.