The embattled aircraft manufacturer has created a special website to defend itself and the 787 Dreamliner against new safety accusations by a whistleblower who claims that some Dreamliners could have tiny gaps at the joins of the fuselage section, which could lead to a “catastrophic failure”. Long-time Boeing engineer Sam...

SkyTeam airline, Aeromexico, restarted its flights between Mexico City International Airport (MEX) and Boston… The post Aeromexico Has Resumed Service Between Mexico City and Boston appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

In February 2024, Hilton announced plans to launch an exclusive new partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH). While this partnership hasn’t yet launched, we now have more of a sense of what we can expect.

I have been flying Delta Air Lines (and Northwest before that) for a very long time. I have seen all kinds of Delta boarding order iterations and the latest move (as flagged by TPG’s Zach Griff) will likely make little difference other than upset Delta’s Diamond Medallion members. Take a...

Canadian police have finally put together the puzzle pieces of a brazen heist from a cargo warehouse in Toronto that involved thousands of gold bars and millions of dollars of cash. Nine arrests were made, including an Air Canada employee: this was an inside job. Air Canada Employee Arrested For...

In nearly 23 years of tracking and publishing bonus points offers, it’s rare to come across something that I haven’t seen before but such is the case with this offer! The Maxwell Reserve Singapore, Autograph Collection is offering 10,000 bonus points per night if you pick a room that faces...

American Airlines is known to be extremely stingy with their international business class award space. That’s a shame because they have an extensive route network to Europe, and unlike British Airways, they don’t impose fuel surcharges on their flights. Luckily AA’s “no soup for you” policy appears to have thawed...

Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts (FHR) is a “luxury” hotel booking program available to both business and consumer Platinum cardholders. When booking hotels through Amex FHR, cardholders enjoy a suite of valuable benefits and in most cases also qualify for elite credit and benefits when staying at chain hotel properties....

In a reversal of a policy of allowing entry with no visa which was implemented on Monday, June 17, 2019, Brazil postpones visa requirement on Thursday, April 10 2025 for citizens of the United States, Australia, and Canada “in compliance with the principle of reciprocity.” The original date for the reintroduction of...

Following a conversation Greg had today with Mark Weinstein – Hilton’s Chief Marketing Officer – we have more details about Hilton’s partnership with AutoCamp. Similar to the Hilton/SLH partnership, AutoCamp properties will be bookable with Hilton Honors points. Award pricing should be similar to Hilton properties (i.e. high end should...

During a recent trip to India, I got to stay at the awe inspiring Umaid Bhavan Palace in Jodhpur. The palace is one of the largest private residences in the world and was built between 1928 and 1943. It’s a magnificent blend of Eastern and Western architectural styles, showcasing the...

Wyndham has launched a new promotion offering double points at La Quinta properties. Not all La Quinta hotels are participating in this promotion – seemingly only those with their new “Del Sol” design, but there’s something like 200-250 participating properties and so it’s worth being aware of this promotion if...

American Airlines is the last of the airlines in the United States to offer… The post American Airlines Introduces New Flagship Suite® Preferred Seat With More Space and Amenities appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

Within the confines of what American Airlines is going to be willing to do - space on the aircraft comes at an incredible premium, so I while I wish the space for midflight snacks was larger I accept certain tradeoffs - they've clearly gone much further in working on the...

Now that IHG One Rewards has a decent elite program (see Tim’s post: Is IHG Diamond Status Elite? My Experience Over 10 Stays At 5 Brands), you might think that the parallel InterContinental Ambassador program has become irrelevant, but I think it is now more interesting than ever. In some...

Your favorite Double Points offer is back! Sign up and earn Double Points on every stay from May 2 - September 2, 2024 at at any hotel or resort within the Hilton Portfolio. Learn how to register and how this promo works. The post Earn Double Points at Hilton This Summer! appeared first...

When traveling abroad (and paying with a credit card), there are a few things that you need to watch out for.