Iberia’s A321XLR: A Lavish Leap Across the Atlantic or Just a Mixed Ride? Returning from my transatlantic adventure on the Airbus A321XLR, I snagged a seat in Iberia’s business class from Madrid to Washington. Eight hours of possibilities! As I stepped aboard this shiny A321XLR beast, I couldn’t help but…
Maximize Rewards for Marriott Stays Here’s a question that pops up time and again, and I think it deserves a bit of spotlight—when you’re staying at a Marriott, what’s the best credit card to whip out? Do you stick with a trusty co-branded Marriott card, or should you explore other…
Gulf Air Expands Fleet with Boeing 787s Sit tight, folks! Gulf Air is on a roll this week. This Bahrain-based airline hasn’t just decided to grace New York City (JFK) with its sky-high presence; oh no, it’s gone and clinched a deal to potentially triple its wide body collection. Talk…
Hyatt Launches New Points Availability Tool Now, here’s something that’s got folks buzzing and thinking, “Finally! About time Hyatt caught up with the needs of its loyal travelers.” Hyatt’s New Award Availability Calendar Feature Hold onto your hats because World of Hyatt has dropped a game-changing award calendar. This nifty…
A380 Fleet in Storage: Maintenance Looms on the Horizon This spring, Global Airlines—a rather eccentric airline startup—took to the skies with its very first Airbus A380 flights with passengers. After turning heads with that lofty debut, the big bird has mostly been taking a breather. But guess what? We’ve got…
Breeze Airways Takes Flight As Avelo Airlines Retreats It’s the tale of two airlines, as over in the bustling skies of the United States, we have Avelo Airlines and Breeze Airways. Both newcomers to the friendly skies, they’re pushing their weight around with point-to-point routes in markets that usually get…
United Airlines Sees Bright Financial Future Welcome to 2025, folks — where flying feels as turbulent as ever thanks to economic uncertainties lingering like a bad in-flight meal. As airlines begin unveiling their Q2 earnings, all eyes are on how major players are navigating this financial maze. Let’s dive into…
Massive 40% Off British Airways Awards British Airways has decided to sprinkle some fairy dust over frequent flyers by slashing up to 40% off award tickets. Normally, we’re not graced with such generosity from British Airways, so consider this a surprise. Though, let’s be clear, the lack of specific details…
Maximize Your Avios: 40% Bonus Offer Let’s cut to the chase. Buying airline points smartly can really make a difference, especially if you’re aiming for first or business class. And here’s a little nugget of gold: British Airways is throwing a tasty bonus your way for purchased Avios. Yes, folks,…
Aegean’s Premium A321s: Flat Beds Coming! In a bold move to up the ante, Aegean Airlines of Greece announced plans in April 2024 to welcome four new A321LRs into their fleet, sparking a transformative era for this airline. Fast forward to today, and they’ve just trumped themselves by announcing two…