Economy Class & Beyond
Qatar Airways annouces its Starlink Deployment plans
Earlier this week in a closed event, Qatar Airways and Starlink set out a timetable for the connectivity solution to be deployed. Starlink will be deployed on three of its Boeing 777-300 aircraft by the last quarter of this year, as part of the initial phase of its rollout...
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AIR VANUATU: Cancels flights, enters voluntary administration
Late yesterday afternoon (Thursday, 10 May), the Vanuatu government, which owns the airline, announced that it would cease all flights for the next three days while the Government determined the company’s fate. Passengers were stranded without a clear idea of what to do—whether to rebook flights on other airlines or...
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Non-Members Turn Overcrowded American Airlines Admirals Club Into A Bedroom
There's a secret spot in the Austin airport that two travelers found for a sleep - the American Airlines Admirals Club, and you don't actually have to be a member.
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Live and Let’s Fly
Review: United Airlines 787-8 Business Class San Francisco – Papeete
My wife and I had a very pleasant transpacific journey to Papeete, Tahiti on United Airlines in a 787-8 in business class to begin our special anniversary trip. The service onboard was spectacular, more than making up for the mediocre food. United Airlines 787-8 Business Class Review (SFO-PPT) After a...
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American Airlines Spin on Vasu Raja’s Firing: The Story That Doesn’t Add Up
Bloomberg is reporting that Vasu Raja was let go by American Airlines because of a Bain consulting report saying that corporate customers and travel management companies were unhappy with American’s new systems that hey were supposed to be using. My understanding is that this is inaccurate.
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Frequent Miler
Turkish Airlines 787 Business Class Detroit to Istanbul: Mini Review
For a full review of Turkish Airlines 787 business class, see Tim’s review here. In this mini-review, I compare my experience to Tim’s. Short result: Tim had a better flight. I finally had a chance to fly Turkish’s new route from Detroit to Istanbul in business class (see this post...
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Air Traffic Control Screws Up Again: American Airlines A319 Aborts Takeoff at High Speed To Avoid Another Plane
An American Airlines Airbus A319 had a near miss at Washington’s Reagan National airport on Wednesday. Flight 2134 to Boston was cleared for takeoff on runway 1, while a King Air was cleared to land. Air traffic control realized their mistake, cancelling takeoff clearance for the American Airlines flight –...
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Vasu Raja’s Shocking Exit: What American Airlines Lost
Vasu Raja is out at American Airlines. He had a bold view of the world of aviation, and wasn't afraid to break things. But at large public companies, you can only do that if you succeed.
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The Points of Life
Simply The Best: May 2024
Half the year is over. Here is the best from May: Samaraa’s Minaret: The Intimidating Wind to the Top I Blew It: Missing Blowholes in Samoa And Tuna in America No Business Class San Juan to Medellin Avianca SJU-MDE: No Business But Right Up Front Zemi Beach House Anguilla: 3...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Azul Viagens oferece 10% de desconto em hotéis e pacotes
Azul Viagens está oferecendo a seus clientes 10% de desconto na compra de pacotes e hotéis. Confira os detalhes abaixo. Estrutura do Desconto O desconto na compra de pacotes da Azul Viagens está estruturado da seguinte forma: 10% de desconto – Pacotes de viagem e hotel Válido apenas para reservas...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Acaba hoje! Abra a sua conta Nomad e ganhe 6 mil pontos LATAM Pass na primeira operação de câmbio
Hoje é o último dia para participar da promoção da Nomad com o LATAM Pass, onde oferecem 6 mil pontos de boas-vindas utilizando o cupom PONTOS6LATAM na abertura da sua conta Nomad. Vamos aos detalhes! Conta Digital Nomad Para aqueles que ainda não conhecem, a Nomad é uma conta digital...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
As vantagens do Privilege Club da Qatar Airways: Um exemplo de como economizar nas suas emissões
Neste artigo buscarei mostrar, na prática, a partir de uma emissão que recentemente realizei, como se mostra importante explorar as vantagens do programa Privilege Club da Qatar Airways. Introdução Um dos aspectos negativos do programa Privilege Club da Qatar é, justamente, não disponibilizar os resgates online para todos as suas...
Germany
PointsMag
Review der Amex Business Platinum Card: Großer Bonus und luxuriöse Vorteile
Die American Express Business Platinum Card im Überblick Die American Express Business Platinum Card ist dank ihres großen…
Weiterlesen Review der Amex Business Platinum Card: Großer Bonus und luxuriöse Vorteile by PointsMag.
France
The Travelers Club
Etihad : l’avenir des Airbus A380
Au début de la pandémie de coronavirus, Etihad Airways a pris la décision drastique mais compréhensible de clouer au sol sa flotte d’Airbus A380. À cette époque, et suite aux déclarations de Tony Douglas, ancien Président-directeur général d’Etihad, en janvier 2018, tous les observateurs ont imaginé que le super jumbo...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de Passagens PPV! 21 sugestões de passagens para São Paulo a partir de 5.400 milhas Smiles
Hoje é feriado, mas você não pode ficar sem nosso alerta de passagens, certo? Confira aqui 21 sugestões de passagens Smiles para São Paulo a partir de 5.400 milhas, para você viajar nos próximos meses. Atenção: Conforme publicamos aqui, a GOL está em recuperação judicial. Leve isso em consideração ao decidir se...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Último dia! Azul Fidelidade oferece até 60% de bônus na transferência de pontos de todos os parceiros, exceto BRB e Livelo
Se você está pensando em participar da atual promoção do Azul Fidelidade, que oferece até 60% de bônus na transferência de pontos de todos os parceiros, exceto BRB e Livelo, hoje é o último dia. Bonificação Para esta campanha, a bonificação está estruturada da seguinte forma: Todos os Clientes 30%...
France
The Travelers Club
Etihad Airways écrit un nouveau chapitre de son histoire
Etihad Airways, la compagnie aérienne nationale des Émirats Arabes Unis, connaît une véritable transformation sous la direction de son nouveau Président-directeur général, Antonoaldo Neves, interrogé par nos confrères de aeroTELEGRAPH. Après des années de restructuration et de stabilisation, Etihad est désormais prête à croître de nouveau, en mettant cependant l’accent...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Confira nossa sugestão de 16 hotéis próximos a aeroportos no Brasil com diárias a partir de R$ 153
Vai acordar cedo ou chegar tarde? Que tal conferir nossa sugestão de hotéis próximos a aeroportos no Brasil, com diárias a partir de R$ 153, para facilitar as suas viagens? Além disso, dependendo do hotel escolhido você ainda tem a possibilidade de pagar as diárias com pontos reward. Bom, não?...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Emirates e Avianca anunciam codeshare em voos para a América Latina
A Emirates e a Avianca anunciaram uma nova parceria de codeshare para ampliar o acesso à América Latina via hubs europeus. Este acordo permitirá que os clientes da Emirates, voando por Madri, Barcelona ou Londres Heathrow, tenham conexão direta para três destinos na Colômbia com “conectividade perfeita”. Os voos de...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Ainda dá tempo! Smiles oferece 15 mil milhas na hora assinando o Clube 1.000 – Milheiro a partir de R$ 11,34
Pensando em assinar o clube? Na atual campanha da Smiles, é possível ganhar 15 mil milhas na hora ao assinar o Clube 1.000. A seguir, confira os principais detalhes. Milhas Turbinadas Assinando o Clube 1.000 na atual promoção, você ganhará 15 mil milhas na hora, sendo 1.000 do clube e...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Abra a sua conta Nomad e ganhe até 9 mil pontos Azul na primeira operação de câmbio
Pensando em abrir a sua conta digital e economizar na sua próxima viagem ao exterior? Na atual campanha do Azul Fidelidade com a Nomad é possível ganhar até 9 mil pontos de boas-vindas utilizando o cupom AZULFERIASPONTOS na abertura da sua conta. Veja os principais detalhes na sequência. Conta Digital...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Livelo oferece até 70 mil pontos bônus no upgrade do clube
A Livelo está com uma nova oferta para aqueles clientes que desejam fazer o upgrade do clube. Nesta promoção, oferece até 70 mil pontos bônus ao longo de 24 meses na modalidade de pagamento mensal. Abaixo, veja os principais detalhes. Mecânica da Bonificação do Upgrade Esta promoção de Upgrade do...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Último dia! BRB e Azul Fidelidade oferecem até 70% de bônus na transferência de pontos e até 20% extra por tempo de clube
Hoje é o último dia para participar da promoção do Azul Fidelidade com o BRB, onde oferecem até 70% de bônus na transferência de pontos e um bônus extra de até 20% por tempo de clube. Abaixo, confira os principais detalhes. Bonificação Para esta campanha, a bonificação está estruturada da...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Turismo em Gramado e Canela continua ativo apesar das enchentes
Apesar do desastre no Rio Grande do Sul, o turismo em Gramado e Canela, na Serra Gaúcha, continua ativo, embora com algumas limitações. Em Gramado, a chuva resultou em incidentes como o desmoronamento da Rua Henrique Bertoluci e um deslizamento de terra na Estrada Velha, além da evacuação de bairros...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Livelo e Flying Blue oferecem 30% de bônus na transferência de pontos
A Livelo está com uma nova promoção de transferência, oferecendo a seus clientes 30% de bônus ao enviar pontos para o Flying Blue, programa de fidelidade da Air France e KLM. Confira abaixo os principais detalhes. Bônus de Transferência Para esta promoção a bonificação está estruturada da seguinte maneira: 30%...
Germany
PointsMag
Amex Business Zusatzkarten – Vorteile teilen und gemeinsam sammeln
Die meisten Kreditkartenunternehmen gestatten Karteninhabern, eine oder mehrere Zusatzkarten zu ihren Kartenkonten hinzuzufügen. Der Zusatzkarteninhaber erhält eine eigene…
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Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
C6 Bank aumenta pontuação dos cartões Black – Veja como você pode turbinar seus pontos com a nova regra
Recentemente, o C6 Bank anunciou pequenas, e significativas, mudanças na forma de pontuação dos seus cartões C6 Carbon e C6 Black. Agora, os clientes que cumprirem algumas regras, poderão turbinar o acúmulo de pontos. Nova Pontuação dos Cartões Black do C6 Bank A última novidade é a possibilidade de acumular...
Germany
PointsMag
Buche Hin-/Rückflüge in der Condor Business Class zu Sonnenzielen in Europa ab 183€
Solltest du noch ein Reiseziel für deinen Sommerurlaub suchen, bietet Condor aktuell sehr günstige Business Class Angebote zu…
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Traveling For Miles
Two Hilton credit cards are now offering boosted welcome bonuses (Free Night Rewards now added)
American Express has increased the welcome offers on the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Credit Card and the Hilton Honors American Express Card and while the bonus points on offer haven't changed much, the inclusion of a Free Night Reward in both new welcome offers makes them valuable and makes...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
British Airways Finally Ditches Bespoke Check-In System That Caused a Slew of Operational Meltdowns
British Airways is to ditch a bespoke multi-million-pound check-in and flight management system that caused a slew of operational meltdowns after concluding that the IT platform was getting in the way of the airline running a ‘smooth operation’. The Heathrow-based carrier introduced its spiffily named FLY check-in system back in...
Reviews
Read the latest reviews for road warriors and frequent flyers.
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Lounge hopping in Terminal 3 at Heathrow? I wouldn’t recommend it – here’s why…
May 31, 2024
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Review: United Airlines 787-8 Business Class San Francisco – Papeete
May 30, 2024
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Review: My First, First-Class Flight Ever!
May 30, 2024
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What’s it like flying Finnair business class from London to Helsinki?
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View from the Wing
Choose Your Seats: New Online Check-In Tool Shows Where Women Are Sitting [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 Choose Your Seats: New Online Check-In Tool Shows Where Women Are Sitting [Roundup]...
View from the Wing
Delta Passenger Grabs Fire Extinguisher, Comes Out Spraying After Stealing Chicken Wings In Atlanta
A passenger stormed Delta Air Lines gate D7 at the Atlanta airport, grabbed a fire extinguisher, and came out spraying. According to a witness, the woman dined and dashed from Buffalo Wild Wings. When she was asked to pay she unleashed herself on the rest of the terminal.
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Frequent Floaters
EXCITING: New Full Status Match Across Royal Caribbean Brands
Royal Caribbean Group announced some exciting news this morning. They are now offering a full status match between their three primary brands, Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea. What Does This Mean? Royal Caribbean and Celebrity have long had an elite status match arrangement where certain elite tiers received...
Eye of the Flyer
FINAL DAYS: Earn At Least 215,000 Bonus Points with a Major Hotel Card’s Massive Offer
There has been a flurry of increased welcome offers lately for travel rewards credit cards, but another one is about to expire. Hilton Honors American Express Business Card: Earn a Minimum of 215,000 Points (Expires June 5) New applicants of the Hilton Honors American Express Business Card can earn 175,000...
TravelUpdate
Lounge hopping in Terminal 3 at Heathrow? I wouldn’t recommend it – here’s why…
There are a number of oneworld alliance lounges at London Heathrow Terminal 3. Frequent flyers in the know will go lounge hopping, trying the various options and now that I’ve tried it, I’m not really a fan. Cathay Pacific offer a first class and business class lounge. Australian airline Qantas...
Traveling For Miles
Save up to 40% on select Marriott stays with this Amex offer [Targeted]
American Express has launched a new targeted offer that covers select Marriott stays made by the middle of August. The best-case scenario will see cardholders saving ~40% on their Marriott spending but everyone who triggers this offer will save $140.
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Frequent Miler
Waking up in Vegas: Results of Nick’s Las Vegas status match run
Last month, I wrote about planning an epic Las Vegas status match run. In this post, I wanted to share an update with our full results from the trip. This trip was certainly a success overall. If you’re interested in doing it, you will need to be in Las Vegas today...
Live and Let’s Fly
Must Watch: Delta Air Lines Passenger Grabs Fire Extinguisher And Starts Spraying After Dine And Dash Incident At Atlanta Airport
In hot pursuit after her dine and dash, a woman darted down a jetbridge at a Delta Air Lines gate in Atlanta before springing up with a fire extinguisher and spraying onlookers as she sought to evade payment for her chicken wings. Dine And Dash At Atlanta Airport Leads To...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Passenger On United Airlines Flight From Sydney Says They Found a Maggot in Their Inflight Meal
A passenger on a recent United Airlines flight from Sydney to Los Angeles says they found a maggot in their inflight meal, but they only discovered the slimy larva after already taking several bites out of the pasta dish. Sharing several photos of the disgusting discovery on Reddit, the passenger...
Live from a Lounge
Citi PremierMiles to be migrated to Axis Bank Horizon Credit Card
We now know what will happen with many Citi Credit Cards and their transition to Axis Bank. Here are the details.
The post Citi PremierMiles to be migrated to Axis Bank Horizon Credit Card appeared first on Live from a Lounge.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Mandatory Fee Increases After You Book Your Reservation. What Do You Do?
You book a ticket with an airline or a reservation with a lodging company knowing that you will be required to pay a mandatory fee in addition to other costs. Before your flight or stay, the mandatory fee increases after you book your reservation. What do you do?
The answer is...
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Air Traffic Control Screws Up Again: American Airlines A319 Aborts Takeoff at High Speed To Avoid Another Plane
An American Airlines Airbus A319 had a near miss at Washington’s Reagan National airport on Wednesday. Flight 2134 to Boston was cleared for takeoff on runway 1, while a King Air was cleared to land. Air traffic control realized their mistake, cancelling takeoff clearance for the American Airlines flight –...
Frequent Miler
Ink Business Premier Review (2024)
When Chase first debuted a new Ink Business card, we were excited…until we learned about strict rewards limitations that aren’t an issue with other Ink Business cards. With this one, you can’t move rewards to another card or to any travel partner program. Boo! However, it can be an decent...
Frequent Miler
Greg’s top 10 picks (best of the best card offers)
While the consumer card list is dominated by 75K offers for transferable points cards, Hilton, AA, and Wyndham have made their way onto my list as well. Meanwhile, on the business card list, you’ll see that Bonvoy and Wyndham have found their way onto my list alongside the usual cast...
Frequent Miler
Capital One Shopping referral offer of $40 for both sides (targeted)
Capital One Shopping is back again with a targeted referral promotion. This time around, all we’ve seen so far is $40 for both sides when you refer a new customer and they sign up for Capital One Shopping and install the Capital One Shopping extension in a desktop or mobile...
