Exciting news, that was first reported this morning at InsideFlyer Denmark. SAS is introducing an upgrade bidding program. This program will provide an opportunity to bid for upgrade on flights to the… Continue Reading
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A Chance to Win a Seat on the Inaugural Flight of JetSuite
Two readers of BoardingArea will be selected to fly as passengers on the inaugural flight operated by JetSuite between the East Bay of San Francisco and the outer reaches of Los Angeles — and if you are… Continue Reading
JetBlue Announces New Mint Routes
JetBlue made a “monumintal” announcement today that it will be rapidly adding new transcontinental premium Mint routes over the next two years, offering more luxury and competition in… Continue Reading
A Few Outsized Hotel Credit Card Bonuses
Frequent flyer miles usually get all the love when it comes to credit card promotions, but there are several hotel cards out there that are currently offering “bonus promotions,” or sign-up… Continue Reading
Review: Hilton Garden Inn Napa
Napa has a lot of beautiful hotels that are often quite expensive, in part because the area can support the high price tag. One weekend I needed a hotel there and was dismayed to find that not only were… Continue Reading
Ovation of the Seas Joins the Royal Caribbean Fleet
Ovation of the Seas, Royal Caribbean’s third Quantum-class ship has officially joined the Royal Caribbean fleet following a handover ceremony in Bremerhaven, Germany. Ovation of the Seas is Royal… Continue Reading
Lithium Ion Batteries Banned From Being Transported as Cargo in Canada
All commercial air carriers are prohibited from transporting UN3480 lithium ion batteries as cargo on any airplanes which carry passengers in Canada; and this prohibition became effective as of Friday,… Continue Reading
Wynn Las Vegas Announces $1.5 Billion Expansion Including a Lagoon with Water Skiing & Fireworks
Details of the proposed $1.5 billion Wynn Las Vegas expansion which includes a new hotel tower and a lagoon with water skiing and fireworks. Continue Reading
Worst Yellow Fever Outbreak in 30 Years for Angola: Could You Be Affected?
Angola is experiencing its first epidemic of yellow fever in approximately 30 years; and at least 1,562 suspected and confirmed cases — including 225 deaths — have been reported in at least six of the… Continue Reading
Review: AC Hotel Coslada Aeropuerto in Madrid
I stepped off of the airplane operated by Ryanair at the conclusion of my flight from Dublin Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport in Madrid. It was late afternoon and… Continue Reading