Saudia Airbus A321XLRs With New Flat Bed Business Class Suites Join Fleet
In May 2023, Saudia unveiled plans to introduce an all-new business class product on upcoming Airbus A321XLRs. At the time, the plan was for those planes to be delivered in 2024, though that timeline …
I Feel Bad: Fired United Airlines Pilot Speaks Out Over Viral Cockpit Incident
Several days ago, I wrote about how two United Airlines pilots were fired following a Colorado Rockies charter flight back in 2024 (this is getting more attention now due to a whistleblower hearing th…
Flightradar24: coming to a flight simulator near you
Flightradar24’s real-time flight tracking data is coming to the flight simulation ecosystem through a new collaboration with Navigraph, giving sim pilot…
Virgin Atlantic Airbus A330neos Get New Premium Layout, 48 Upper Class Seats
In July 2025, Virgin Atlantic announced plans to invest in its passenger experience, including all-new cabins on its fleet of Boeing 787-9s. This is overdue, since the Dreamliners have the worst inter…
Weekly Review: May 23, 2026
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I’m at home with family, but have a big summer trip planned for a couple of weeks from now, which I’m still finalizing arrangements for (it takes a bit…
Best-Ever Capital One Spark Cash Plus $2,000 (Or More) Bonus Offer
The Capital One Spark Cash Plus is one of the best business cards out there, whether you’re looking to earn cash back or travel rewards. If you’ve been considering this card but haven’t yet applied, n…
Tipping Hotel Concierges: When Is It Appropriate, How Much Is Expected?
The topic of tipping at hotels can be complicated, from everything ranging from hotel housekeeping to hotel club lounges. In this post, I’d like to talk a bit about tipping hotel concierges. I’ll …
Qatar Airways Staff Angry: Airline Brags Of $2 Billion Profit, Offers No Bonuses
If my inbox is any indication, morale among Qatar Airways employees isn’t very high right now… Qatar Airways won’t offer staff bonuses due to instability A few days ago, Qatar Airways released i…
Citi Credit Card 48-Month Bonus Rule: How It Works In Practice
All of the major credit card issuers have different rules when it comes to being approved for their cards and earning welcome bonuses on cards. While Amex has a “once in a lifetime” rule on earning we…
American Airlines Credit Card Eligibility Rules: Best Strategy For Citi Approval
Nowadays, US airlines earn a large percentage of their profits from their credit card agreements. That’s not just good news for airlines, but also positive for consumers, since it means there are plen…
Register Now: Hilton Honors Summer 2026 “More Nights, More Points” Promo
Hilton Honors has just opened registration for its second promotion of 2026. It’s better than nothing, but also not much to get excited about. That basically sums up the program’s approach to global p…
Review: Capella Bangkok, Thailand (City Oasis, Ranked World’s Best Hotel)
During my two-part birthday trip to the Golden Triangle, I checked out four different hotels in Bangkok, given that it’s one of the world’s best value cities for luxury hotels, and the market keeps ge…
New Air India Maharaja Lounge SFO Now Open: Small But Really Nice?!
We know that Air India is currently trying to reinvent itself, including improving every aspect of the passenger experience. We’ve seen the airline roll-out factory fresh wide body planes with new int…
Kimpton Social Password Summer 2026: “In Bloom And Out Of Office”
Kimpton has a pretty cool “social password” concept, whereby you can receive extra perks for sharing a phrase at check-in. Kimpton generally has this promotion a couple of times per year — we last saw…
Looking for Day Trips from Edinburgh? Visit Loch Ness, Isle of Skye, Fife, & More
St. Andrews in Fife Aerial Scotland (Getty) If you’re into moody atmospheres, Edinburgh should be high on your bucket list. The city’s weather, combined with its Medieval architecture and narrow,…