How Qatar Airways’ New Business Class Stacks Up Against Emirates In 2026
Qatar Airways and Emirates are in a premium flying arms race, with each currently undertaking multi-billion-dollar fleet-wide retrofits and upgrades. As each of these industry leaders is aiming to outdo…
How to redeem Marriott Bonvoy points for maximum value
Are you looking to maximize your Marriott Bonvoy points? Aside from redeeming these valuable hotel points for a “free” award stay at one of the program’s many properties around the…
TSA Officers Quit Amid DHS Shutdown, Lufthansa Comments On Boeing 777X
Simple Flying’s latest podcast is live and ready for you to enjoy! Hosted by Managing Editor Tom Boon and Senior Editor Channing Reid, the 281st episode is now available for…
How good are the Marriott Amex card welcome bonuses?
Now is an exciting time for Marriott Bonvoy loyalists. That’s because the popular hotel chain’s three American Express cards currently open to new applicants are offering stellar welcome offers that…
Is It True That American Airlines Accidentally Flew A Non-ETOPS Airbus A321 To Hawaii?
The headline here is not intended to be deceiving. American Airlines really did, by its own account, send a non-ETOPS-certified Airbus A321 on a long-haul flight from Los Angeles International…
Marriott 25,000-point free night certificate top-off analysis
Many of the best hotel credit cards offer an annual free night. This annual free night certificate is valuable, as it often offers enough value to justify the card’s annual…
Here’s How Much Premium Economy & Economy Seats Differ In 2026
Premium Economyair travel has changed significantly over the past two decades. In the past, most aircraft cabins were divided simply into economy, business class, and first class, with a large…
Travelers could face long TSA lines again this weekend
It could be another rough weekend at airports as the partial government shutdown hits the one-month mark and, increasingly, is taking a toll on airport security checkpoints. With Transportation Security…
How Qatar Airways Evacuated 147 Elite Horses
The evacuation of 147 elite horses from Doha took place this week, after a journey by road to Riyadh, and two Qatar Airways Boeing 777F cargo flights from Riyadh to…
Last chance: Earn a Southwest Companion Pass with these credit card offers
One of the best offers we’ve seen on Southwest Airlines credit cards is still available — but not for much longer. Until Thursday, March 19 at 9 a.m. EDT, Chase’s…

















