The Bulkhead Seat
United Receives FAA Certification on First Starlink-Equipped Aircraft; First Commercial Flight Scheduled for May 2025
Earlier this month, I wrote about United Airlines announcing that it would be adding… The post United Receives FAA Certification on First Starlink-Equipped Aircraft; First Commercial Flight Scheduled for May 2025 appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Monkey Miles
Thrifty Traveler Premium prices going up tomorrow
Thrifty Traveler launching new top tier Premium+ at $129.99 a year ( lock in the current $59.99 yearly rate ) The post Thrifty Traveler Premium prices going up tomorrow appeared first on Monkey Miles.
Live and Let’s Fly
Medical Emergency On United Airlines Transpacific Flight Spotlights Humanity
When a man suffered a heart attack onboard a United Airlines transpacific flight to Japan, the best of humanity came out…even at 40,000 feet. Heart Attack On United Airlines Transpacific Flight Brings Out The Best Onboard A passenger traveling from San Francisco (SFO) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) shared the following...
Points With a Crew
This Is the Miles and Points Book You Definitely Need to Have
I enjoy reading, but it’s not often that I get to read a book that is so tied in to one of my own pursuits. After all, there is no book about trying to visit every county in the United States. Though I suppose there are (lots of) books about...
Your Mileage May Vary
Southwest Announces Yet Another Change in Coming Months
Airlines always like to claim they’re different from all the rest. Yet save for name, logo and routes, they all sure do seem to do the same things, especially the…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Virgin Atlantic Returns to Profit Exactly As Promised But Storm Clouds Are Already Building On The Horizon
Virgin Atlantic has posted its first profit since the pandemic following a four-year turnaround program and exactly as scheduled. The London-based long-haul carrier reported a modest profit of £20 million for the year ending December 21, 2024, but the airline has already warned that storm clouds could be brewing on...
Miles To Memories
Alaska Airlines Eyeing European Flights in 2026
The airline's Chief Executive Officer Ben Minicucci said that the carrier is eyeing service to Europe in 2026. The post Alaska Airlines Eyeing European Flights in 2026 appeared first on Miles to Memories.
View from the Wing
My Brush With Danger: How I Nearly Joined A Drug Lord On A Private Jet At 12—And What Stopped Me
I was well into my professional career before I ever had the opportunity to fly private. But I almost got the chance during one of my West Coast trips when I was 12. The story begins with another odd experience of mine. I may have been one of the first...
The Bulkhead Seat
Fiji Airways Officially Joins American’s AAdvantage® Loyalty Program
Back in June 2024, I wrote about how Fiji Airways would be adopting American… The post Fiji Airways Officially Joins American’s AAdvantage® Loyalty Program appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
One Mile at a Time
Fiji Airways Adopts American AAdvantage As Loyalty Program
It’s an exciting day for Fiji Airways. The airline has just joined the oneworld alliance, as a full member, after previously being a ”Connect” member of the alliance. That’s not the only development, though. Fiji Airways has also officially adopted American AAdvantage as its own loyalty program. We first learned...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
March 31 Bonus Offer Highlight: National Emerald Club – Earn a free rental day with every 2 rentals
Today's bonus offer highlight is the return on National Emerald Club's One Two Free promotion where you can earn a free rental days after completing two rentals. Check out all of the new bonuses added today: The post March 31 Bonus Offer Highlight: National Emerald Club – Earn a free...
One Mile at a Time
Chase & Lyft Partnership Offers Bonus Points, Credits
In 2020, we saw the introduction of a partnership between Chase and Lyft, offering the opportunity for cardmembers to earn bonus points and receive perks. Like most credit card partnerships, this one was limited time, and was supposed to expire on March 31, 2025.
TravelUpdate
Credit Card Insurance Benefits in Canada
Credit card insurance benefits in Canada are quite widely available, however, most of which are never used. My…
One Mile at a Time
Uh Oh: Virgin Atlantic Warns Of Weakening Transatlantic Demand
It’s an interesting time for global aviation, primarily due to geopolitical factor that are outside of the industry’s control. A lot of this has to do with President Trump’s policies on tariffs, plus the general economic uncertainty we’ve seen.
You Are Travel
Turn Amex Membership Rewards into Aeromexico Rewards Points with a 20% bonus
💡 tl;dr— You’ll receive a 20% bonus when you transfer American Express Membership Rewards to Aeromexico Rewards. This…
View from the Wing
Air France A350 Business Class: A Genuinely Great Flight—Even With Terrible Wi-Fi And My Pajamas From 2012
There's not a single American or European carrier amongst the world's top business class offerings. However if we were to pick one to include it would have to be Air France? And their best business class is onboard Airbus A350s with their newest seat. Continue reading Air France A350...