Emirates Airline (EK) passengers continue to be surprised by a hidden space inside the Airbus A380 that crew call the “Harry Potter cupboard.”
Frequent Flyer
Frequent Flyers engage in airline loyalty programs, accumulating points or miles through their travel with a particular airline. These programs aim to acknowledge and reward customer loyalty, providing benefits like complimentary flights, upgrades, and exclusive services. Frequent Flyers derive advantages from these initiatives, enjoying improved travel experiences and financial savings. Airlines, in reciprocation, foster customer loyalty and acquire valuable insights into passenger preferences. These loyalty programs serve as a pivotal strategy for airlines, aiding in the retention and attraction of customers within the competitive aviation industry.
While most airplane bathrooms are cramped and utilitarian, a select group of airlines has transformed the in-flight lavatory experience, especially in first class.
United Airlines (UA) is making changes to its international economy service, replacing pretzels with fresh packaged appetizers on flights between Europe and the United States starting September 2025.
American Express (AMEX) has confirmed that starting 30 September 2025, cardholders will no longer earn rewards for topping up stored value cards or digital wallets such as GrabPay (GRB) and ShopeePay.
Singapore Airlines (SQ) has started blocking its coveted “throne seats” on the Boeing 737-8 MAX for Solitaire PPS and PPS Club members.
Alaska Airlines (AS) has launched Atmos Rewards, a new joint loyalty program developed with Hawaiian Airlines (HA).
A passenger attempting to resolve a cancelled flight through United Airlines (UA) ended up losing $17,000 in a phone scam.
World’s best carrier, Singapore Airlines (SQ), is offering a limited-time 40% discount on select KrisFlyer award redemptions from the US to Europe, Tokyo, and Singapore Changi Airport (SIN).
Skytrax has named 20 carriers as the best regional airlines in the world in 2025. Most of them operate short-haul domestic and international flights.
Emirates (EK) has significantly increased award ticket surcharges on its fifth-freedom routes, including flights between New York (JFK) and Milan (MXP) and Miami (MIA) to Bogotá (BOG).