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Southwest Rapid Rewards has just introduced a new option for redeeming points, but don’t get too excited. This was first rolled out on a limited basis a couple of weeks ago, but has now been expanded to all Rapid Rewards members, so we have more information on the value (or lack thereof) that this affords. Southwest’s new Cash...

FlyDubai is investing very nicely in its passenger experience, by upgrading the cabins of its older jets. Especially impressive is the pace with which this project is happening.FlyDubai 737-800s get flat bed business classFlyDubai is a Dubai-based carrier that’s owned by the government and partners with Emirates, exclusively flying Boeing 737s. The airlines have some overlap between their...

Link: Apply now for the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card with 75K bonus points The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (review) is one of the most compelling mid-range credit cards out there, and there are many reasons to consider applying for it. In particular, at the moment the card is offering a limited time welcome bonus, making this an ideal...

Hello from Tokyo, as I’m currently in the middle of a review trip! I just flew Thai Airways’ Boeing 777-300ER first class on the 5hr30min flight from Bangkok (BKK) to Tokyo (NRT). I’ve flown Thai Airways first class many times over the years, on everything from the A340, to the A380, to the 747, to the 777. However, all...

In the miles & points world, the concept of checking a bag is almost sacrilege. If someone checks a bag and something goes wrong, they’re basically told “well that was a rookie mistake, you should never check a bag.” In this post I wanted to discuss the pros and cons of carry-ons vs. checked bags, and share my...

In November 2023, Emirates Airline announced that it’s partnering with Safran on new seats for much of its fleet. For many of us, the biggest question here is what we should expect from Emirates’ new business class. We now have some more clues… Safran supplying seats for new Emirates fleet Emirates is continuing its long-standing partnership with Safran,...

We’re just months from Emirates Airline taking delivery of its first Airbus A350. While there are still some unknowns about this jet for the Dubai-based carrier, there’s now a major update — the airline has put its first A350 flights on sale, and has also revealed the jet’s configuration (though not the details of the seats just yet).Let’s...

Nearly a year ago I wrote about 777 Partners, a Miami-based investment firm that has some suspicious investments in two airlines. Specifically, the company owns Australia’s Bonza Airlines and Canada’s Flair Airlines. Bonza Airlines ceased operations days ago, after its planes were repossessed. With a lawsuit that has just been filed, one can’t help but wonder if Flair...

Earlier this year, we learned how a new luxury Marriott property is expected to open in Turks & Caicos in 2025, and it has the potential to make for a great getaway. I wanted to provide an update, as this hotel is now bookable, so it’s a new opportunity to redeem Bonvoy points. Marriott Luxury Collection coming to...

To push the flight attendant call button, or not to push the flight attendant call button, that is the question. I’ll share my take, and then I’m curious to hear how OMAAT readers feel. What is a flight attendant call button? Every airplane seat has a flight attendant call button, typically in the overhead console, right by the...