Sam Chui
Air France-KLM Flying Blue Promo Rewards July 2023
Note: Seat availability is on a first-come-first-served basis and there are limited availabilities for the summer months. It is best to book immediately if you have fixed travel plans. Every month, Air France–KLM’s Flying Blue program publishes promotional rewards where you can book award seats at heavily discounted prices. Flying...
TravelUpdate
Wow! Have you seen this jaw dropping 1960s Lufthansa history video?
Many years ago, it was relatively common for airlines to produce films about themselves. There is a Lufthansa history video online, produced by the airline, which is well worth watching. It is called “Time Flies” and it provides a really interesting look at aviation in Germany from 1919 onwards. Some...
Sam Chui
Cathay Pacific to Devalue Asia Miles From October 2023
From 1st October 2023, Cathay Pacific will be devaluing Asia Miles redemption rates on its flights and those of partner airlines. Economy award cost will largely remain unchanged but expect to spend more miles if you are looking for Premium Economy, Business and First Class. Based on the airline’s recent...
Sam Chui
British Airways Deal: Canada To Europe Business Class From $1,907
British Airways and American Airlines are offering some great Business Class fare for the summer 2023 season from Canada to European cities. This fare will help you reach instant British Airways Executive Club Bronze status(Oneworld Ruby) with just one round-trip flight. The fare consists of British Airways and American Airlines flights between three...
Sam Chui
Fire Alert on Emirates A380 on Landing in Birmingham
On 4th July 2023, an Emirates Airbus A380 sparked a small brake fire on landing at Birmingham Airport. The Airbus A380-800 with registration A6-EUY, was performing flight EK39 from Dubai to Birmingham. However, a landing gear fire broke out as the aircraft was slowing down on Birmingham’s runway 15. Flight...
Sam Chui
Close Call: Ryanair B737 Almost Lands on Azores A321neo + Hawaiian A330 Severe Turbulence
We feature 3 recent incidents in this post: Ryanair B737 and Azores Airlines A321neo narrowly avoid collision in Porto, while Lufthansa’s Buenos Aires-Frankfurt B747-8 flight faced diversions twice. In addition, twelve passengers and crew members were injured on a Hawaiian flight to Sydney due to turbulence. Close Call: Ryanair B737...
Sam Chui
CEO Talks: Saudi’s New National Airline Riyadh Air
One of the world’s newest and most ambitious airlines; Riyadh Air made its international debut at the Paris Airshow with a striking purple Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The new airline has plans to carry more than 100 million passengers to a network of more than 100 destinations by the end of...
Suites and Lobbies
Mokulele Flight Review Honolulu To Kapalua | Exciting Small Plane Adventure
With all the news about jets flying in, around, and out of Hawai’i it’s easy to forget about some of the smaller airports. I hope my Mokulele flight review Honolulu to Kapalua gives you some insight into additional options when island hopping. With the sometimes significant cost to rent (and...
TravelUpdate
Have you seen this hilariously cheeky Lufthansa TV commercial from 1967?
I found a Lufthansa TV commercial from 1967 online with a title that gives no real indication of what is to come. To say I was thoroughly surprised and amused is an understatement. Business travel in the 1960s was largely male dominated and airline advertising reflected that. There was often...
Sam Chui
Major Flight Disruptions at US Airports – What You Need to Know?
Thousands of flights have been cancelled or delayed in the US this week, as travel chaos threatens the upcoming Fourth of July weekend. The disruptions have been caused by a combination of factors, including staffing shortages, bad weather, and air traffic control issues. According to the flight-tracking website FlightAware, more...
Sam Chui
KLM Unveils Business Class With Doors on Boeing 777
KLM has unveiled an upgraded version of its World Business Class seat, which will be installed on its Boeing 777s. The new Business Class suite is actually a modified variant of KLM’s existing Jamco Venture seat found on the carrier’s Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners. This new suite with sliding doors, will...
Sam Chui
Delta Air Lines Boeing 717 Lands Without Nose Gear
On 28th June 2023, a Delta Air Lines Boeing 717 landed without its nose gear at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, leaving the aircraft in a disabled state on the runway. The Boeing 717 with registration N955AT was performing flight DL1092 from Atlanta with 96 passengers and five crew members. However,...
Off the Beaten Points
This is Why I Don’t Gate Check My Bags
A Redditor by the username robbietravels posted a video of a United Airlines baggage handler absolutely phoning it…
TravelUpdate
Remember when British Airways had bizarre double deck trays in economy?
British Airways introduced an entirely new concept in World Traveller at the end of 1998. One of the strangest elements were the double deck meal trays for economy class passengers, which have to be seen to be believed. All of this was under the banner of Project Utopia, which introduced...
Suites and Lobbies
Ka’ena Point Hike: An Unforgettable Experience in Hawaii
If you really want to get away from it all, but still remain on Oahu then the Ka’ena Point hike should be on your list. I did this hike recently with my family on a fairly clear day and got some great shots. Also, there is a hidden volcano off...