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Ben Schlappig
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Blogger. Airline, hotel, and loyalty program expert. Love A380s, jetlag, dogs, dirty martinis, and crime shows.
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TAP Air Portugal Adds Unusual Premium Economy Cabin On Long Haul Flights
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TAP Air Portugal Adds Unusual Premium Economy Cabin On Long Haul Flights
As of the summer of 2026, TAP Air Portugal is introducing premium economy on long haul flights. However, there's a quirk to the rollout.
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December 4, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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Turkish Miles&Smiles Devalues Sweet Spot Domestic Partner Awards
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Turkish Miles&Smiles Devalues Sweet Spot Domestic Partner Awards
The Turkish Miles&Smiles program has hiked partner award redemption rates, eliminating the program's single best sweet spot.
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December 4, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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Spacious Air France Front Row Business Class Seats Get New Rules & Fees
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Spacious Air France Front Row Business Class Seats Get New Rules & Fees
Air France has started monetizing its best front row business class seats, and it has implications for a variety of travelers.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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American’s New $5K AAdvantage Pass Offers Status, Miles, Loyalty Points
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American's New $5K AAdvantage Pass Offers Status, Miles, Loyalty Points
American Airlines has launched AAdvantage Pass, a $5K membership that offers Gold status, 100K bonus miles, and 15K bonus Loyalty Points.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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Amazing New York Air Traffic Controller Delights Pilots: “Welcome To The Party”
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Amazing New York Air Traffic Controller Delights Pilots: "Welcome To The Party"
You've never heard a New York air traffic controller have a conversation like this before -- what an unusually pleasant person!
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December 3, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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New St. Regis Estates Brand: Who Really Knows What’s Going On Anymore
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New St. Regis Estates Brand: Who Really Knows What's Going On Anymore
St. Regis is launching a new brand, named St. Regis Estates. However, it's anyone's guess what this actually means in practice.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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Japan Airlines Restricts Day Of Departure Domestic Upgrades
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Japan Airlines Restricts Day Of Departure Domestic Upgrades
Japan Airlines is placing new limits on day of departure upgrades on domestic flights, which many people won't be happy about.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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British Airways Club Avios Devaluation: At Least There’s No Gaslighting!
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British Airways Club Avios Devaluation: At Least There's No Gaslighting!
British Airways Club is increasing award costs as of December 15, 2025. Here are all the details of what's changing, and the implications.
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December 3, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Buy Qatar Airways Avios With 65% Bonus, 1.39 Cents Each: Worth It?
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Buy Qatar Airways Avios With 65% Bonus, 1.39 Cents Each: Worth It?
Qatar Airways Privilege Club is selling Avios with up to a 65% bonus, which is an opportunity to buy them for 1.39 cents each.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Not Surprising: Capital One Devalues Emirates Skywards Transfer Ratio To 4:3
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Not Surprising: Capital One Devalues Emirates Skywards Transfer Ratio To 4:3
As of January 2026, Capital One miles will only transfer to Emirates Skywards at a 4:3 ratio. What's causing this change?
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December 3, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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MH370 Search Resumes, 11+ Years After Mysterious Disappearance
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MH370 Search Resumes, 11+ Years After Mysterious Disappearance
The search for MH370 (the missing Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777) has resumed, thanks to a new $70 million "no find, no fee" contract.
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December 3, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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Hilton’s LXR Brand Debuts In Santorini With 66-Room Sandblu Resort
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Hilton's LXR Brand Debuts In Santorini With 66-Room Sandblu Resort
Sandblu Santorini is a new Hilton LXR property, the brand's first hotel in Greece. Here's what Hilton Honors members can expect.
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December 3, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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Lol: Did Global Airlines Acquire An Airbus A340, Or What’s Going On?!?
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Lol: Did Global Airlines Acquire An Airbus A340, Or What's Going On?!?
Global Airlines managed to get its name onto a 25-year-old Hi Fly Airbus A340-300. What exactly is going on here?
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December 3, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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ITA Airways Launching Rome To Houston Flight, As It Joins Star Alliance
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ITA Airways Launching Rome To Houston Flight, As It Joins Star Alliance
ITA Airways will launch a new route between Rome (FCO) and Houston (IAH), coinciding with the airline joining the Star Alliance.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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Southwest Airlines & Condor Launch Partnership: What Are The Implications?
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Southwest Airlines & Condor Launch Partnership: What Are The Implications?
Southwest Airlines and German airline Condor are launching a partnership. This is an interesting development, but is it significant?
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December 3, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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New Bill Aims To Ban Dual Citizenship In United States: “It’s All Or Nothing”
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New Bill Aims To Ban Dual Citizenship In United States: "It's All Or Nothing"
A Republican Senator has introduced a bill to ban dual citizenship in the United States, arguing citizens need full allegiance to the country.
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December 2, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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What Are Plaza Premium First Lounges, And How Can They Be Accessed?
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What Are Plaza Premium First Lounges, And How Can They Be Accessed?
Plaza Premium First Lounges are probably the most exclusive contract lounges out there. Here's everything you need to know about them.
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December 2, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Four Seasons Berlin Opening Late 2027, Replacing Rocco Forte’s Hotel De Rome
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Four Seasons Berlin Opening Late 2027, Replacing Rocco Forte's Hotel De Rome
The Four Seasons Berlin will open in late 2027, replacing Rocco Forte's Hotel de Rome. Here's what to expect from this hotel.
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December 2, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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Airelles Venice (Venezia) Opening April 2026, Brand’s First Hotel Outside France
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Airelles Venice (Venezia) Opening April 2026, Brand's First Hotel Outside France
French luxury hotel group Airelles is opening its first property outside of France, with Airelles Venice opening in April 2026.
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December 2, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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Taking Pictures On Airplanes & At Airports: Is It Allowed?
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Taking Pictures On Airplanes & At Airports: Is It Allowed?
Can you take pictures on airplanes and at airports, and what are the limitations? Here's my experience, as someone who does a lot of that.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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GHA Discovery: Valuable Hotel Loyalty Program That Flies Under The Radar
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GHA Discovery: Valuable Hotel Loyalty Program That Flies Under The Radar
GHA Discovery is a unique hotel loyalty program, offering perks at dozens of hotel groups that are otherwise independent.
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December 2, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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Qantas First Class Gets Upgrade: New Amenity Kits, Pajamas, Champagne
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Qantas First Class Gets Upgrade: New Amenity Kits, Pajamas, Champagne
Qantas is making some improvements to its A380 first class, including new pajamas, amenity kits, food, champagne, and more.
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December 2, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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Buy Air France-KLM Flying Blue Miles With 80% Bonus, 1.69 Cents Each: Worth It?
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Buy Air France-KLM Flying Blue Miles With 80% Bonus, 1.69 Cents Each: Worth It?
Flying Blue, the frequent flyer program of Air France-KLM, is offering a promotion on purchased miles. Is this deal worth considering?
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December 2, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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Buy Hilton Honors Points With 100% Bonus, 0.5 Cents Each: Worth It?
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Buy Hilton Honors Points With 100% Bonus, 0.5 Cents Each: Worth It?
Hilton Honors is offering up to a 100% bonus on purchased points. Here's why you should consider this promotion for a luxury hotel stay.
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December 2, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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US & India Clash Over Air India Boeing 787 Crash, Cover-Up Feared
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US & India Clash Over Air India Boeing 787 Crash, Cover-Up Feared
US and Indian authorities are reportedly clashing over the investigation into the crash of Air India flight AI171. Here's what we know.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:25 AM