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A landmark contract in May this year pushed top-of-the-scale pay for United Airlines flight attendants to $100.13 per hour for experienced crew by the end of the five-year contract. In addition, they added boarding and sit pay and included a signing bonus pool of close to $740 million, according to CNBC, sharply raising the cost of every pay-protected trip. So why did United, after just a few months, have to start policing its own flight attendants?

Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Florida is a popular long-haul leisure destination for UK travelers because of its proximity to the area's theme parks. The majority of the flights there from the UK originate in London, but apart from 18 trips this summer to provide supplementary capacity, British Airways (BA) only flies there once a year from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

After flying Qantas from Sydney to Dallas on Thursday, I was supposed to fly American Airlines from Dallas to Philadelphia and onward to my home airport of Albany, NY, arriving on Thursday night after 11 pm. Unfortunately, the leg from Dallas to Philadelphia was delayed, and I missed my connection to Albany. I ended up stuck in Philadelphia for the night on Thursday. Things got a little nutty at Dallas-Fort Worth Airport yesterday. I hit this huge bottleneck trying to get to my gate. American au

IHG has launched a bonus miles offer with Lufthansa Miles&More that is valid for stays through December 31, 2026 (or November 30 per T&Cs). You can earn triple miles for IHG stays during the promo period, but you must choose to earn miles instead of points. You can access this offer on IHG’s website here. READ MORE: IHG One Rewards Rate & Bonus Points Offers Note that you earn 6 miles per USD (2 base + 4 bonus) at all other IHG brands except Candlewood and Staybridge Suites, where

For the next segment of my first class quest to Japan, I flew Starlux Airlines’ Airbus A350-1000 first class on the 2hr55min flight from Taipei (TPE) to Tokyo Narita (NRT). This came after I flew Starlux’s Airbus A350-900 first class on the flight from Los Angeles (LAX). There aren’t many airlines offering an international first class product on short haul flights, so it goes without saying that this was an absolute treat. That being said, as you’d expect, the overall product is a little wate

Capital One Landing at Washington National serves cream-filled pastries that are among the best things I’ve eaten in an airport. I was just there again and while the José Andrés steak, garlic shrimp and Spanish ham garners most of the attention these are really worth trying.

Why are there rooms in hotel properties in Europe that are equipped with a partition which only blocks part of the shower area? How is someone supposed to shower without spritzing all over the place and causing a big wet mess on the floor in the remainder of the bathroom? I try and I try. I turn the shower head towards the tiled wall and I try to shower that way. I minimize the mess – but a mess still occurs. What am I doing wrong with regard to partial shower partitions? As far as... The post P

Over the last generation, the balance of power between Russia and China has shifted dramatically. For years, Russia has retained technological and quantitative advantages over China in some military sectors, such as jet engines and noise-reducing technology for submarines. But those gaps have either closed or are narrowing, with China overtaking Russia technologically in many respects. One of the most dramatic transformations is the fighter jet fleet.

The British government’s HMRC incurred a legal loss this week as the Upper Tribunal’s Tax and Chancery Chamber, has ruled for British Airways in a dispute about £5.78m in income tax and NICs liability for accommodation used by BA flight crews. In this matter, the first round of the tax dispute was heard at the First Tier Tribunal (FTT) back in February 2025 and marked a win for BA but the decision was sealed for some obscure reason. In British Airways plc v HMRC, the appeal at the U

Citi ThankYou Rewards cardholders can get up to a 35% transfer bonus when transferring ThankYou Rewards to Qatar Airways Avios between October 1 and October 31, 2026. This bonus is offered on Qatar Airways’ end, so you won’t see it in your Citi ThankYou account, but you’ll receive the bonus from Qatar later. The catch here is that the bonus Avios are awarded to your Qatar Airways Privileged Club account by November 30th, 2026. This won’t help if you want to use the bonus

Hyatt has updated the promotion it used to encourage members to stay at newly opened hotels. Previously, the selection was updated monthly, and each hotel had a stay deadline. You can access this offer on Hyatt’s website here. READ MORE: World of Hyatt Rate & Bonus Points Offers You used to earn 500 bonus points for each night stayed regardless of the rate type booked. You even earned these for award nights. But no more. Now, however, you need to book a specific rate plan, “New Hotel Member

The Middle East is home to one of the most premium and competitive airline markets on the planet. Legacy carriers such as Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Etihad Airways all offer business class products that are among the strongest in the market. Determining a winner among these three can be challenging and varies based on which aircraft you actually fly. Let's break down these cabins across multiple channels, including hard product, soft product, and ground game.

American Airlines has restructured its loyalty program offerings. Under efforts to further unbundle its cheapest fares, the move is realistically in line with a wider trend being seen across the industry today. That is, major airlines are increasingly giving their lowest-paying customers a means to fork out less for less in return.

Given its location in northeastern Europe, Finnair has long been an important airline for serving the continent's long-haul routes to and from destinations in eastern Asia. This has been complicated in recent years amid Russian airspace closures, but, even today, it retains a presence in Asia that isn't just strong, but growing. As a result, it operates multiple ultra-long-haul routes.

When maximizing points and miles for your family, there's no reason to leave the furriest family members out of the fun.Whether you have a points pup or a first-class feline, there are plenty of ways to turn those monthly orders for food, toys, pet supplies and more into your next vacation. (We're just not responsible for what your pets may do when they see your suitcase come out — again.)SLOBODENIUK/GETTY IMAGESMaximize points, miles and cash back on pet supply purchasesOne of the bes

Stylish outfits to wear in the city this fall, according to native New Yorker.

Landing an aircraft is one of the most demanding phases of flight. While pilots are extensively trained to manage routine operations, some airports around the world present challenges so extreme that they require additional training, specialized certification, and years of experience to operate safely. These airports test even the most skilled aviators due to factors such as mountainous terrain, unusually short runways, unpredictable weather, and high-altitude environments that degrade aircraft

On September 17th, a KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Boeing 777-300ER flying from Amsterdam Schiphol to Curaçao had to divert back to the Dutch capital after a passenger's power bank caught fire on Thursday. While such situations arise from time to time in aviation, this was particularly noteworthy because the passenger was KLM’s ex-CEO!

Alaska Airlines has made plenty of announcements this week regarding its Atmos Rewards frequent flier program, which we have covered, and changes to its equipment, such as seats, which we didn’t. There is one more change that they rolled out yesterday. Alaska Airlines has reclassified partner airlines, and they have new partnerships coming with Air Rarotonga (Cook Islands) and Air Tahiti (French Polynesia). You can access Alaska’s page for partners here. Alaska’s Reclassification of Partn

An American Airlines passenger says the man beside her masturbated for an hour on a flight to Milan, and the flight attendant dismissed her complaint: “men just do stuff like that.” She was the one moved out of premium economy. Now a federal judge has allowed her injury lawsuit to proceed while throwing out her claim for the downgrade.