American Airlines offers AAdvantage status boost in 2026

If you’re an American Airlines loyalist, it’s that semi-deflating time of the year when your sum of Loyalty Points flips back to zero. American’s elite status clock resets on March…

7 Of The World’s Most Notable New Airline Routes This Week

Welcome to my 198th weekly routes article! It returns after a period of absence. As always, the purpose is just to provide a small selection of subjectively exciting service in…

Why I’m using Bilt Palladium for most of my spending in 2026

There’s been a lot of news for Bilt Rewards members (like me) to wrap our heads around. To put it simply, the program I’ve been using for easy rent points…

How Emirates, Qatar, & Etihad Airways’ Business Class Compare In 2026

Few regions compete as aggressively in premium air travel as the Middle East, where airlines have invested heavily in redefining the modern business class experience. Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Etihad…

The Striking Differences Between Rolls-Royce & Pratt & Whitney Engines

From the outside, when mounted on a commercial jetliner and covered in a cowling, it can be hard to tell the differences between any of the modern turbofan engines that…

Final Flight Set For October

For a long time now, the clock has been ticking for Lufthansa’s remaining Airbus A340-600 airframes. While delivery delays to new widebodies have seen the stretched quadjet’s time at the…

Saudia’s 10 New Ultra-Long Routes In 2026

Given all that’s going on in the Middle East, it is perhaps a bit insensitive to examine Saudia’s longest routes. That said, Saudi Arabia’s airspace remains open, and the airline…

These Airlines Have The Most Spacious Seats For Economy Passengers In The US

Airline seat comfort has become an increasingly important factor for travelers, especially as aircraft cabins have grown denser over the past decade, with many airlines squeezing every last bit of…

Is It True That Upgrading To Business Class At Check-In Costs More?

For many passengers, the idea of upgrading to business class and securing a wider seat, enhanced dining, lounge access, and priority services at the airport is highly appealing. One common…

Here’s How Much Longer The Airbus A330neo’s Wings Are Compared To The Original A330

The Airbus A330 program emerged from a unique double launch strategy in the late 1980s, evolving through decades of incremental improvements into the modern A330neo. In June 1987, Airbus launched…