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Lufthansa has launched its latest promotion on purchased miles. While I’d argue that this is niche, it has the potential to be a good value, especially given that this is a points currency that can otherwise be hard to accrue. However, just keep in mind that in 2025, Miles & More adopted dynamic award pricing. While there are some new sweet spots, I’d say the changes are mostly bad news, so make sure you study the value of miles before making a purchase. Lufthansa sells Miles & More miles. The airline isn’t flat out selling miles like most programs do,…

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Korean Air is currently investing quite a bit in its passenger experience, seemingly finally realizing that the carrier has been sort of second rate among its Asian peers. Along those lines, the airline is refreshing in its lounge network. While this includes a full overhaul of lounges at Seoul Incheon Airport (ICN), we’re also seeing the carrier’s largest outstation lounge get a much needed makeover. Korean Air unveils refreshed lounge for LAX For quite some time now, the Korean Air Lounge Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has been closed, so that it can undergo a full redevelopment. There’s now an…

Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities claimed on March 1, 2026, that they thwarted an attempted Pakistani airstrike on Bagram Air Base, the former US hub north of Kabul, as fighting between the two neighbors entered a fourth day. According to a statement cited by The Associated Press, officials in Parwan province said multiple Pakistani military jets entered Afghan airspace around 5:00 local time and “attempted to bomb” Bagram, but were forced to turn back after Taliban forces responded with anti-aircraft and missile defense systems. Pakistan had not issued an immediate response. Local Afghan outlet Amu TV reported a different timeline, citing sources…

Imagine paying for first class, only to downgrade yourself to a lower cabin due to bad service. That’s allegedly what happened to a traveler on a recent transatlantic American Airlines flight. American first class passenger downgrades to business class Former Vogue editor Gabriella Karefa-Johnson has taken to social media, to share how she downgraded herself from first class to business class on an American flight to Milan (MXP). Here’s how she described the situation: I just downgraded myself from first class to business class on my flight to Milan. In a cabin of 6, 5 of the passengers were white…

Sweden’s armed forces have said they have confirmed that a drone neutralized near the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle during its port visit to Malmö was launched from a Russian signals intelligence ship operating in the Öresund Strait. According to the Swedish military, Swedish naval personnel observed the drone take off from the Russian vessel Zhigulevsk while the ship was transiting Swedish territorial waters. A Swedish Navy unit then used countermeasures to disrupt the unmanned aircraft, after which the drone disappeared from the area. Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson said the flight breached Sweden’s airspace and access regulations, describing…

Chase Ultimate Rewards has just launched its latest airline transfer bonus. Actually, it’s a trio of transfer bonuses, and I think some members will find this to be worthwhile. Chase offering 20% bonus on Avios points transfersBetween March 1 and March 31, 2026, Chase Ultimate Rewards is offering a 20% bonus when you transfer points to British Airways Club.Transfer Chase points to British Airways with a 20% bonusA transfer bonus like this seems to be offered an average of once to twice per year, and it’s typically in the range of 20-30%. So the 20% bonus is on the lower end…

Belgian defense forces intercepted and boarded a sanctioned oil tanker in the North Sea overnight, with French Navy NH90 helicopters providing airborne support for the operation inside Belgium’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ), according to official statements released on March 1, 2026. Belgium’s defense ministry said Belgian troops went aboard the tanker “with the support of two French NH-90 helicopters” in the Belgian EEZ, describing the ship as “under sanctions.” Airborne support “to enforce maritime international law” France’s Navy said French assets intervened at sea “in support of Belgium Defence to ensure respect for international maritime law,” adding that French forces…

Dubai International Airport (DXB) reported minor damage to part of a passenger concourse and four injuries after what local officials described as an “incident,” as Iranian missile and drone strikes spread beyond US targets and into key Gulf transport hubs. Dubai Airports said a concourse at DXB “sustained minor damage” in an incident that was “quickly contained,” adding that emergency response teams were deployed and were coordinating with relevant authorities. Dubai’s media office said four airport staff were injured and received medical attention. Local officials did not provide further details on what caused the incident. Videos circulated online overnight appeared…

Well this is going to have some major impacts on the battle we’re currently seeing at Chicago O’Hare Airport (ORD), between American and United…. Chicago O’Hare flights will be reduced by 10% this summer At the moment, both American and United are adding a lot of capacity in Chicago, and this is part of a battle between the two companies. Both airlines have a hub in Chicago, but United has taken the lead (by far) in recent years, and now American is trying to regain some market share. So in reality, we’re just seeing a lot of capacity dumping in…