Economy Class & Beyond
Brussels Airlines updates it business class short-haul catering
It seems that Brussels Airlines is wanting to improve its onboard passenger experience in short-haul, with the announcement of new options for business class passengers. The new menus are launching in June for business class passengers on its short- and medium-haul flights, with the airline presenting a renewed menu which...
Economy Class & Beyond
Going to Heathrow by Underground over the Weekend? Plan Ahead
If you use London Undergroud’s Piccadilly Line service to travel to and from Heathrow Airport, you will need to make new plans for the weekend The Piccadilly line will be closed late at night on Friday late night (after 00:45) Saturday 28th, Sunday 29th and Monday 30th for engineering work. The engineering work...
Economy Class & Beyond
Lufthansa Group to take a 41% share of ITA Airways
Well it seems the dance has been done, and ITA Airways has a new partner – with Lufthansa Group opening its wallet to take a share in the airline. Deutsche Lufthansa AG reached an agreement with the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (Ministero dell’Economia e delle Finanze, MEF) to acquire a...
Economy Class & Beyond
Malaysia’s SKS Airways selects Embraer E2 aircraft
It seems that Embraer has another win, as Embraer and Azorra have signed up SKS Airways of Malaysia to become a customer. Malaysia’s SKS Airways has chosen the Embraer E195-E2 to drive its growth plans for the region. The deal for 10 E195-E2s was announced at a signing ceremony at the...
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The Bulkhead Seat
Delta Air Lines and United Airlines Launched Service to Berlin This Week
As intense demand for flights to Europe continues to surge, some of the many… The post Delta Air Lines and United Airlines Launched Service to Berlin This Week appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Get Elite Status With Frontier Airlines 2023. I Did.
You can get elite status with Frontier Airlines 2023 simply by applying for it with a credit card that is based in the United States and offers travel rewards — and by paying a minimum of $80.00 — and you do not need to have already earned elite status in...
Your Mileage May Vary
Credit Card Review: American Express Blue Business® Plus Credit Card
I had my eyes on the American Express Blue Business Plus for a long time. I take a conservative approach when signing up for credit cards so there’s often time…
One Mile at a Time
Frontier Airlines’ Unique Credit Card Status Match Promo
Frontier Airlines and StatusMatch.com have teamed up to offer an intriguing paid status match promotion, for anyone with a travel rewards credit card issued in the United States. This is way different than the usual status match promotions we see from airline loyalty programs, and for some people it could...
Miles To Memories
Stranded in Memphis, JAL’s Coffin Suite & Japan Hotel Overload with Jasmine Coomer
On this episode Jasmine joins Shawn to discuss all of the crazy hotels and travel they have been experiencing in Japan plus getting stuck in Memphis and whether their first Category 8 Hyatt redemption was worth it. The post Stranded in Memphis, JAL’s Coffin Suite & Japan Hotel Overload with Jasmine...
View from the Wing
World’s Dumbest Hotel Housekeeper Steals From World’s Stupidest Guest At MGM’s Vdara Las Vegas
A housekeeper at MGM’s Vdara in Las Vegas is accused of stealing more than $1 million in jewelry from a guest room consisting of “two Rolex watches, an Audemars Piguet watch, a Cartier watch, seven diamond Cuban link chains, a couple of bracelets and a gold ring.” Here’s the story of...
The Bulkhead Seat
Breeze Airways Launches Its Birthday Sale
Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select… The post Breeze Airways Launches Its Birthday Sale appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Suites and Lobbies
Video Review | Westin Hapuna Beach Resort
I am always creating new Hawai’i videos so subscribe for all the latest. Views for days at this popular Marriott property. Read my detailed review with additional photos and thoughts along with some restaurant ideas.
Points With a Crew
Wow! – Everything is SO Cheap Here!
I recently got back from a trip to a country that I hadn't been to before, and I was quite surprised at how cheap everything was. Maybe it was ...
Your Mileage May Vary
The U.S. Hotels That Still Allow In-Room Smoking
There was a time, generally around the 1950s, when smoking was considered cool. Sophisticated. Glamorous. Maybe even sexy. But sometime during the later 20th century, smoking turned a corner. It…
Frequent Miler
Which award search tool is best?
This post has been updated since its original publication with updated details, including Roame.travel adding the ability to search for Alaska Mileage Plan awards. Airline miles offer us flying experiences we would never dream of paying cash for.  Pictured above is Etihad’s First Class Apartment which I flew in 2019. ...
Running with Miles
With the PGA Championship in Town, Top Hotel Canceled Guests’ Reservations (Thousands of Dollar Reservations)
For the PGA Championship, a top hotel ended up cancelled guests' reservations booked months ahead, due to "delays". The post With the PGA Championship in Town, Top Hotel Canceled Guests’ Reservations (Thousands of Dollar Reservations) appeared first on Running with Miles.
Miles To Memories
Chase Will Launch Starter Credit Card “Freedom Rise”
Chase revealed that it will launch the newest card in the Freedom family this year. The post Chase Will Launch Starter Credit Card “Freedom Rise” appeared first on Miles to Memories.
One Mile at a Time
Oops: Southwest Passenger Locks Pilots Out Of Cockpit
It’s not every day that an airline passenger accidentally locks pilots out of the cockpit… fortunately it happened while on the ground.
Live and Let’s Fly
Passenger Rips Open A321 Emergency Exit Door While Plane Still In Air…How?!
A passenger ripped open the emergency exit door of an Asiana Airlines Airbus A321 earlier today. How is that even possible? The answer lies in the altitude of the plane. Passenger Successfully Opens Emergency Exit Door On Asiana A321 The incident occurred earlier today on Asiana Airlines flight OZ8124 from...
View from the Wing
Southwest Airlines Pilot Climbed Through The Window After Passenger Locked Him Out Of Cockpit
A Southwest Airlines pilot of a Boeing 737 bound for Sacramento got locked out of the cockpit prior to departure on Thursday - and had to climb back in through the window - after a passenger shut the door. Thanks to the reinforced cockpit door, it was the quickest way in....
Your Mileage May Vary
Outrigger Keeps Expanding, Purchases Kaanapali Beach Hotel
Outrigger Hospitality Group has agreed to purchase the Kā‘anapali Beach Hotel on Maui. The resort opened in 1962 and is located on Kā‘anapali Beach, recently named the best beach in…
TravelUpdate
Watch Out: Delta eCredit Not Issuing!
Background: I had an upcoming flight booked, and from the time I booked the flight dropped its price about 4 times. I guess I am not too good at timing when to book flights haha. Thankfully, Delta generally makes it quite easy to get an eCredit of the difference between...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Frontier is Offering Elite Frequent Flyer Status to Anyone Who Holds a Credit Card With Travel Perks
Frontier Airlines is offering its Elite 20k status to anyone with a U.S.-issued credit card that has travel perks built-in in a unique status match promotion that doesn’t actually require you to have status in the first place. The Frontier Miles Elite 20k status unlocks a host of benefits, including...
Miles To Memories
New M1 High-Yield Savings Account Offers 5.00% APY
M1’s new account immediately becomes one of the highest-yielding savings accounts available, but it also comes with a fee. The post New M1 High-Yield Savings Account Offers 5.00% APY appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Frequent Miler
Kroger: Earn 4x Fuel Points On 3rd Party Gift Cards & Fixed-Value Visa & Mastercard Gift Cards
Kroger has returned with more digital coupons offering 4x fuel points on third party gift cards and fixed-value Visa and Mastercard gift cards. This is valid for online gift card purchases as well, with no coupon needed. Like most Kroger 4x sales, this is valid for the entire weekend. The...
The Wandering Aramean
Frontier selling status to anyone with a co-brand credit card
For years co-branded credit cards represented status-lite options for consumers. Now Frontier Airlines is making it more of a real status option.
Miles To Memories
Get Frontier Elite 20K Status with Any Travel Credit Card
Frontier Airlines has launched an interesting new promotion, offering instant Elite 20K Status to anyone in the U.S. who has a travel rewards credit card. The post Get Frontier Elite 20K Status with Any Travel Credit Card appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: United Airlines 787-9 Business Class Johannesburg – Newark
After a lovely two weeks in Africa, it was time to head home. A long flight lay ahead of me in United Airlines Polaris Business Class from Johannesburg to Newark on a Boeing 787-9. United Airlines 787 Business Class Review – Johannesburg To Newark Some flights are worth gambling for...
Economy Class & Beyond
Brussels Airlines and Neuhaus relaunches a rather chocolatey partnership
Those who have flown Brussels Airlines over the past three years – especially in the long haul cabins – will have noticed something missing – Neuhaus chocolates. Well, for those with a sweet tooth, there is good news – they are to reappear in-flight, as well as on the ground....
Traveling For Miles
Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express review (2023)
To get the most out of a miles or points balance takes work and often quite a bit of effort. People with busy lives and families to look after generally don't have the time or energy to deal with all of that and this a big reason why cash back...
Traveling For Miles
Pick your IHG summer 2023 promotion & register from today
IHG One Rewards has announced its plans for its 2023 summer promotion and because coming up with new ideas can be hard, it has decided not to waste any time on innovation and, instead, has simply rebooted the promotion that it ran between September and December last year. The post Pick...
Economy Class & Beyond
AirFi completes its fleetwide rollout with easyJet (And we’ve tried it)
AirFi has been busy, rolling out its hardware onboard the easyjet fleet, providing a new inflight entertainment and shopping platform The AirFi box insitu – Image, AirFi/easyJet.  The move follows the successful rollout to easyJet’s EU and Swiss fleets, with inflight technology provider AirFi deploying its portable streaming solution across the...
{Tech} for Travel
Unleashing the Power of iPhone: United Airlines Live Activities Launches for Passengers
When Apple released iOS16.1 back in November, it introduced Live Activities, and United Airlines is the first US-based carrier to integrate this useful new feature into its App. The post Unleashing the Power of iPhone: United Airlines Live Activities Launches for Passengers appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Traveling For Miles
British Airways announces five more ‘Avios only’ flights for 2023/24
In recent times, Qantas is probably the best known airline to publish flights on which all seats can only be purchased using miles or points (rather than cash), but in April this year, British Airways joined in the fun when it announced 'Avios only' flights to/from Sharm El Sheikh and...
Economy Class & Beyond
British Airways annouces a new round of “Avios Only” flights with five new destinations avalible
British Airways is extending its “Avios only” flights, and in the process, offering some interesting possibilities for Winter 2023 and Easter 2024. The first Avios-Only flights were revealed last month, on which 100% of the seats are exclusively available to Executive Club Members as Reward Seats. The first two, to...
Traveling For Miles
Yet another Hyatt property is playing around with award availability
When it comes to award night availability, the World of Hyatt rules are simple – if a property is selling an entry-level room for cash, that same room must also be made available for award bookings. This is part of the ‘no blackout dates’ policy enshrined in the World of...