One Mile at a Time
In 2023, the Finnair Plus program adopted Avios as its rewards currency. I’d consider this to be a positive development, given the ability to transfer Avios between the various “flavors” of the rewards, with programs like British Airways Executive Club and Qatar Airways Privilege Club. When Finnair adopted Avios as its rewards currency, the airline...
Recently, United Airlines announced an incredible international expansion, whereby the airline added eight new destinations. What made this so cool is how far-flung some of the new destinations are, ranging from Kaohsiung, to Nuuk, to Ulaanbaatar.A few days ago, United Airlines put its new Greenland route on sale for cash tickets, and now the airline...
Note: In addition to its previously announced expansion for next summer, American has revealed that it’s also adding flights from Dallas to Venice and Chicago to Naples. I’ve updated the below post to reflect all the American transatlantic additions coming in 2025.In recent years, summer demand for travel between the United States and Europe has been...
Boeing is in a really rough spot at the moment on several levels. Perhaps the most immediate challenge is that the company’s machinists have been on strike since September 13, 2024. They deserve pay increases, as they’re overdue for a new contract. The issue is, management and the union haven’t been able to agree on how rich a new contract should...
Flights divert all the time, for a variety of reasons. However, the diversion of a long haul flight last night is one of the stranger ones that we’ve seen in some time… American 777 returns to Buenos Aires over suspicious noises This incident happened on Thursday, October 31, 2024, and involves American Airlines flight AA954, scheduled...
Belgrade is a pretty cool city, and for years a St. Regis has been under development there. There’s now an exciting update, as the hotel is welcoming its first guests today, so it’s finally open! Details of the new St. Regis Belgrade The new 119-room St. Regis Belgrade has opened as of November 1, 2024, after a substantial delay. So, what...