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The premium-heavy jet has 20 Polaris suites and 12 Premium Plus seats and is slated for Newark to Los Angeles and San Francisco after a delay from summer 2026.
Singapore Airlines will put new long-haul First Class into service from the second half of 2027, including on the A350-900ULR for the first time.
MileagePlus members on a few United 737-900s get free Starlink Wi-Fi but must stream on personal devices until those jets get the United Next refresh.
Aviation watcher JonNYC spotted American Airlines restoring the ordinary West Palm Beach city name on gate monitors on the night of November 4, 2026.
Clear Plus members walk through after a brief photo at 53 U.S. airports, and the company expects nearly all of its locations to work that way by year-end.
Wyndham is reentering vacation home rentals for the second time after its previous deal with Vacasa ended on December 1, 2025 (read more here )
Unauthorized access to Amadeus reservation systems from 10 August 2023 to 23 September 2026 exposed passenger booking data at several Asian airlines.
Discover Airlines' first A350-900 is due in June 2027 and will open routes from Frankfurt to Calgary and Orlando.
United will run a second Chef's Table rotation with 30 dishes from 11 chefs on eligible Polaris international flights from November 1 through December 31, 2026.
The Port of Seattle has approved a new 16,000 square foot Chase Sapphire Lounge at Seattle-Tacoma airport. The vote comes a month after commissioners delayed the project, had no idea what Chase Sapphire was, and complained that details from their public meeting materials had…
Aircalin's first A350 will fly Noumea to Auckland from January 2027 and Noumea to Paris via Bangkok from early April 2027.
Passengers with Saudia or Riyadh Air tickets via Riyadh may still fly from Qassim Airport with complimentary buses covering 350 to 400 kilometers each way.
Qatar Airways will introduce Qsuite Next Gen business class in mid-2027 on remaining new A350-1000s after 777X delays ended a late-2025 debut on the 777-9.
Cash and Mileage Club award tickets issued before November 1, 2026 keep current ANA fuel surcharge rates instead of the 12 to 15 percent increase.
Thai Airways board approved compensation on 17 October 2026 for passengers whose flights or bags were disrupted at Suvarnabhumi between 26 and 30 September.
Lufthansa will fly its last A340-600 passenger service from Washington Dulles to Frankfurt on 18 October 2026 after 23 years with the type.
JetBlue put its new domestic first class cabin on sale October 15, 2026, with flying starting December 8 on Boston to Fort Lauderdale.
From Nov. 2, Delta One passengers on select Los Angeles flights to Auckland and Brisbane will get a new menu and cabin kit.
Cardholders with Centurion Lounge access will wait until 2027 for a 30,000-square-foot lounge in Newark Terminal A, up from 18,000 square feet.
American will start construction later in 2026 on its largest Admirals Club in Charlotte's main atrium and did not give an opening date.
The new Mauka Concourse lounge at Honolulu will serve Alaska and Hawaiian customers and hold about 200 guests, a step up from the overcrowded Plumeria Lounge.
The new Terminal 3 lounge will seat 1,095 guests and add hotel-style rooms, with a private zone for SAS's highest-tier frequent flyers.
Commissioners voted 3-0 to postpone a 16,000-square-foot Chase Sapphire Lounge at SEA, so Reserve cardholders should not count on new access yet.
SAS is adding a 1,095-seat flagship lounge at Copenhagen Airport in June 2027, about 40% larger than the current one, with SkyTeam access expected.
A 15-year lease is up for a vote on September 22, and The Club at SEA would move so Sapphire Reserve cardholders can use the rebuilt space.
Frequent Miler says Membership Rewards miles sent to ANA are still unposted, and American Express has given no estimate for when they will credit.
Edelweiss is converting LATAM-sourced A350-900s to 319 seats with a door-equipped Business Suite row, and those flights are already on sale.
Flydubai will take 12 months from September 2026 to replace remaining regional business seats with the lie-flat product already on the rest of its fleet.
SkyTeam Elite Plus members and Air France-KLM business-class passengers will get Air France's largest lounge outside Paris when JFK's new Terminal One opens.
Korean Air switched on complimentary Starlink for all cabins on September 15, 2026, and is targeting its fleet and former Asiana aircraft by the end of 2027.
Frequent flyers on Etihad medium-haul will see a 290-seat A330neo from 2027 whose first class is an upgraded business seat, not a suite.
Avianca will put fully flat business suites with privacy doors on its 787s from 2027, starting with flights to Europe and New York.
Iberia has opened the Emerald Lounge Sorolla on the Schengen side of Madrid-Barajas Terminal 4, serving short- and medium-haul flights from gates H, J, K, and M. Access is limited to Platino, Platino Prime, Infinita, Infinita Prime, and Singular members
A free day pass at 13 airports lets visitors without tickets who have PreCheck or a Known Traveler Number use dedicated PreCheck lanes to reach the gate.
Star Alliance Gold and premium cabin passengers of 14 airlines will use Asiana Business Lounge West at Incheon Terminal 1 from the second half of December 2026.
Air France opened a nearly 500 square meter lounge at Frankfurt Terminal 3 on September 1, 2026, for SkyTeam business class passengers and Elite Plus members.
United will put 20 Polaris suites on a new Airbus A321XLR from Washington Dulles to San Diego starting Sept. 9, 2026.
A Thai VietJet passenger on flight VZ342 from Bangkok to Krabi claimed jewelry worth 600,000 baht was missing after a checked bag was found forced open.
Points travellers overnighting in Tokyo can encounter hotel earthquake alarms at 2 AM, with elevators working again about 20 minutes later.
A United Polaris passenger on UA837 from San Francisco to Tokyo Narita on June 25, 2026 said they sat 9 hours after finding feces in a new blanket.
A Sun Country attendant was charged with assault after security removed members of a Black girls flag football team from flight 193 on August 3, 2026.
One Mile at a Time paid $1,010 cash for a Turkmenistan Airlines business class ticket from Frankfurt to Delhi via Ashgabat.
Guests who booked a Palette hotel in Las Vegas arrived at an OYO parking lot and were sent to rooms at the former Hooters OYO instead.
Prince of Travel paid US$299 to upgrade to FoundersCard Elite instead of the usual US$995 after 2026 hotel statuses and a US$200 Uber credit made it worthwhile.
A woman smashed computer equipment at Bhubaneswar Airport on August 13, 2026 after IndiGo canceled 6E 7352 to Kolkata, causing about 49,000 INR in damage.
A reader booked a six segment Lisbon to Mumbai business class award for 80,000 Aeroplan points plus CAD 192.40 and cancelled it without flying.
A canceled spring sailing delayed Four Seasons Yachts and produced a 30% discount plus extra shipboard credit on a Venice to Dubrovnik cruise of seven nights.
President Trump flew a C-32A from Ankara to RAF Mildenhall on July 8, 2026 while the VC-25A departed as a decoy after reports of an Iranian assassination plot.
A man who lost his wife and oldest son on American Eagle AA5342 is publishing firsthand posts about the January 29 mid-air collision near Washington National.
A passenger cracked an emergency exit window on Batik Air OD231 from Kuala Lumpur to Kochi on 5 August, causing a brief cabin pressure loss but no injuries.
22 ticketed passengers were denied boarding on a Thai Airways flight from Bangkok to Beijing after celebrity fans breached the jetbridge.
A British Airways passenger who mistyped a helpline number faced a $500 demand after scammers impersonated him and rebooked the ticket for free.
The Points Guy says travelers should book 2026 Thanksgiving flights as soon as possible and no later than Labor Day weekend.
Newly opened Amanvari in Mexico canceled a reviewer's reservation and called police on him at the gate, claiming no reservation despite confirmation emails
A Malaysia Airlines pilot was detained at Jakarta airport after customs found over 70,000 ecstasy pills and methamphetamine in his luggage. He tested positive for three drugs and admitted to prior smuggling trips
The Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers Bangkok is set to be auctioned after its owner, Royal Orchid Hotels, failed to repay a sale-leaseback deal. Marriott/Starwood continues to operate the property, but future branding remains uncertain
A review of Riyadh Air's Boeing 777-9 business class on the RUH-MAD route, praising the Safran Unity seats and cabin design but noting broken Wi-Fi and service inefficiencies
The State Department is making 250,000 additional Trump commemorative passports available nationwide by appointment, expanding from the initial Washington Passport Agency rollout
Pittsburgh International Airport has opened the UPMC Terrace, the first of four planned outdoor terries at its new $1.7 billion landside terminal. The 36,000-square-foot space is open to both passengers and the public
All three pilots on BA flight BA276 from Hyderabad to London-Heathrow fell ill with food poisoning; one required emergency surgery after landing
A traveler discovered their Cathay Pacific flight was credited to an unknown American AAdvantage account, not their own, in a complex fraud case involving a Beijing-registered email domain
Graduate Hotels, owned by AJ Capital and operated by Schulte Hospitality Group, is facing labor disputes and a sudden closure in New York, impacting Hilton Honors members
Seats.aero has released a Chrome extension that overlays award pricing directly within Google Flights search results, allowing users to view redemption options from various loyalty programs without switching tabs
A popular mukbang YouTuber apologized after a video went viral showing him ordering nearly 20 meals during a 15-hour Korean Air Business Class flight, sparking debate over crew burden and passenger etiquette
A pipe burst at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport flooded the King Power Duty Free cosmetics section with black water on July 16, 2026
A detailed account of transiting Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) on Turkmenistan Airlines, covering security quirks, closed lounges, and Wi-Fi limitations
A review of a business class flight on Turkmenistan Airlines' ex-Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300ER from Frankfurt to Ashgabat, noting the sparse cabin and unique entertainment
ICE agents arrested a Vietnamese national at Las Vegas Airport (LAS) on July 13, 2026, but fled mid-arrest due to a crowd, leaving him with one cuff. He was later arrested at LAX
A United Airlines customer service agent at SFO was caught on video threatening to call ICE on a passenger, claiming he didn't "act like a citizen," during a confrontation
Justin Kellner details a complex multi-airline itinerary reviewing Lufthansa's new Allegris 787 business class, Air India's First Class, and Riyadh Air's new 787 fleet, alongside a Four Seasons Yachts cruise
The Chase Sapphire Lounge at Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) Terminal D opened on July 16, 2026. It features a whiskey lounge, wellness zone, and dining from Encina, accessible via Priority Pass or $100 day pass
Author shares personal travel and points assumptions, including skipping standard breakfasts, ignoring credit card protection details, and not verifying targeted bonus points
Norwegian Air Shuttle has temporarily changed its social media logo to British Airways' for 24 hours after losing a World Cup bet, coinciding with a flash sale on 'Norwenglish' destinations
A passenger reports being sexually assaulted by a male security guard in a Turkish Airlines Business Class lounge in Kayseri, Turkey, on July 4, 2026
A NetJets Citation Latitude at Las Vegas (LAS) rejected a go-around instruction due to low fuel, a detail not previously disclosed, causing confusion with ATC who had cited runway traffic
British Airways cancelled flight BA254 from Bridgetown to London-Heathrow after crew members got drunk at their crew hotel, affecting up to 336 passengers
A case study finds Delta Stays offers the best adjusted price ($302) for a paid hotel stay when the user is logged in as a Delta Elite member, leveraging $200 rebates per person
A review of Tradewind Aviation, a Part 135 carrier operating Pilatus PC-12 turboprops in the Caribbean and Northeast, highlighting its lounge, convenience, and pricing
Winair operates a fleet of ATR 42s and Twin Otters connecting Sint Maarten to St. Barts, Saba, and other Caribbean islands with a flawless safety record
The Points Guy highlights luxury hotels with notable turndown services, including The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman and Atlantis The Royal, as examples of properties where points redemptions offer premium experiences
A United pilot is suing Marriott after bats invaded his Sheraton Denver room, leading to bites and over $100K in rabies shots. The lawsuit alleges the hotel failed to relocate him despite a visible entry point
Delta has opened Phase 1 of its second Delta One Lounge at LAX Terminal 2, a 4,000-square-foot space with 75 seats. Phase 2 completes in 2028, and a new Sky Club opens in 2027
Universal Kids Resort opens July 1 in Frisco, TX, targeting families with children ages 3-9. The property features themed lands and hotel packages with park admission
A Thai Airways flight attendant was arrested by Australian Border Force after 1kg of heroin was found in the lining of her 12 tote bags at Melbourne Airport
A United Airlines flight from Shanghai to San Francisco diverted to Tokyo-Narita after a dispute with a flight attendant escalated, resulting in the passenger being removed by police
Arkia and catering company TMM are disputing liability after a service cart infested with baby rats was discovered on an Arkia flight from Greece to Israel. Arkia blames TMM's storage facility, while TMM claims the cart was inspected and approved by Arkia crew before loading
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby, who previously served as an executive at American Airlines, continues to fly American on unlimited positive-space travel privileges. Despite moving to United in 2016, Kirby retains these perks, allowing him to confirm seats at no cost as long…
Points Path has updated its browser extension to calculate Chase Travel Points Boost redemption rates and compare hotel prices across multiple online travel agencies
London City Airport announced plans for its first lounge, an Aspire Lounge, expected to open in 2027. Access will initially be via walk-in or online purchase, with annual memberships to follow
An Indian national was sentenced to six months in prison and fined S$1,270.95 for molesting a Singapore Airlines flight attendant on a Bangkok-to-Singapore flight
A fire destroyed the Viva Dominicus Beach by Wyndham resort in the Dominican Republic, evacuating 1,700 guests and killing one. The independently operated hotel is closed until further notice
A former front desk receptionist at Trump International Beach Resort in Sunny Isles Beach was arrested for fraud after accepting cash from guests, voiding the transactions, and charging them to his own credit cards to pocket the loyalty points
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) will open its new $1.3 billion replacement terminal on October 13, 2026. The 335,000 sq ft facility features 14 gates, a central TSA checkpoint, and retains the airport's signature ground boarding without jetways
W Osaka has issued a warning about a scam targeting guests via fake social media influencer programs, advising Marriott Bonvoy members to verify official channels
A Malaysian tourist on a group tour sent over 1,200 Taobao packages to their hotel in Xi'an, China, overwhelming the mailroom and causing operational disruption
Chase is building a new 13,793-square-foot Sapphire Lounge in MIA's Concourse E, with plans to open in a few years. This will be the second card-issuer lounge at the airport
PS has opened a new private terminal at Miami International Airport (MIA) in the historic Pan Am headquarters. The facility offers private TSA/immigration screenings and BMW escorts, with pricing starting at $1,295 per person
A United Airlines flight from Houston to Newark diverted to Washington Dulies due to weather and was canceled after the pilot exceeded duty limits, sparking viral social media discussion about passenger experience and FAA rules
A traveler recounts a chaotic Austrian Airlines flight from Vienna to Skiathos, detailing a flight attendant's fall, two go-arounds due to weather, and a diversion
One Mile at a Time blogger details a stressful multi-segment family trip from Miami to Skiathos via New York, Paris, and Vienna, involving American, Air France, and Austrian Airlines
