Curiosities

Passenger kicked off flight, had thong as mask: VIDEO

Adam Jenne quickly became famous on the Web for a curious case, to say the least. The man recounted that he had been...

December 29, 2021

2 min by Luca Incoronato - 4 years ago

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News

Dubai, Abu Dhabi and all Emirates change calendar: weekend will start on Friday

A momentous decision by the United Arab Emirates regarding the work week. It all began with the introduction of weekend...

December 28, 2021

2 min by Luca Incoronato - 4 years ago

Curiosities

News

Nepal: plane punctures a wheel on runway, passengers get out and push! [Video]

How many times have I been stuck in my car with a flat tire, especially when I lived near the...

December 23, 2021

2 min by Andrea Strano - 4 years ago

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News

He falls asleep in the cargo hold and wakes up--in Abu Dhabi!

Of curious and amusing stories we have told several, and today's adds to our special list....

December 21, 2021

2 min by Andrea Strano - 4 years ago

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News

Richard Branson's surprise to an employee

A good story comes from Virgin Atlantic. The long career of an employee of the British carrier was celebrated in the...

December 16, 2021

2 min by Luca Incoronato - 4 years ago

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News

Japan, surprise flight vending machines emerge

Vending machines crowd the world and really do sell a little bit of everything: once reserved for snacks, they have been...

December 5, 2021

2 min by Laura Alberti - 4 years ago

Curiosities

News

AAirpass: with $250k you travel free for life, the story of the beautiful idea gone wrong

All travel lovers have wondered at least once if there was a ticket that would allow travel at...

December 1, 2021

3 min by Andrea Strano - 4 years ago

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News

Here's the secret password that gives you benefits at hotels around the world

Kimpton Hotels usually have extravagant promotions and one of them is the Kimpton Secret Password. This secret password...

November 30, 2021

1 min by theflyer - 4 years ago

Curiosities

Frequent Flyer

Lufthansa, new super-plane for VIPs arrives: virtual scenery and solarium

An airplane like none has ever been seen. That is what Lufthansa Technik AG promises with Explorer, a...

November 26, 2021

3 min by Claudio Cafarelli - 4 years ago

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News

Planes fly again: rattlesnakes and other animals found on board

After being parked for a long time because of the pandemic, planes are flying again. But is everything as before?...

November 26, 2021

2 min by Laura Alberti - 4 years ago

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News

Passenger stranded at airport after being tailed by pilot

Today we share a truly bizarre story that we never expected to publish. Well an American Airlines passenger is...

November 22, 2021

2 min by Andrea Strano - 4 years ago

Curiosities

News

What is plane spotting and what are the best locations in the world and in Italy

Have you ever heard of plane spotting? Well, you should know that it is a phenomenon that is catching on in most...

November 16, 2021

4 min by Claudio Cafarelli - 4 years ago

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News

The best souvenir of the skies? KLM's (alcoholic) cottages, here's number 102

There are several things I like to collect in my travels. Some of these are endangered, such as...

October 30, 2021

2 min by theflyer - 4 years ago

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News

Near New York City there is a hotel where Halloween is celebrated year-round

Are you planning a trip to New York, now that the United States has reopened its borders to Italians (from 8...

October 24, 2021

2 min by Laura Alberti - 4 years ago

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News

Burj Al Arab, you only need $80 to (visit) a suite at Dubai's 7-star hotel

For a room, at the Burj Al Arab, you typically spend 1,300 euros. And that's just the minimum rate....

October 23, 2021

2 min by Laura Alberti - 4 years ago

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News

The 5 best lounges of 2023

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The Pier Cathay First Class

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Qatar Lounge Bangkok

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Crown Lounge Amman

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Offerings of the moment

Up to 10,000 Bonvoy points to be earned through bookings around Europe, Africa and M.O. this summer

We have written it often, including recently: Marriott Bonvoy, the loyalty program of the Marriott group, is less generous in terms of...

July 2, 2024

2 min by Mattia Porcu - 1 year ago

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Offers

Miles&More discounts 50% business classes to Chicago, Boston and Detroit

Even in the peak season, the promotions of the Miles&More loyalty program do not stop; right on time again today, July 1, the...

July 1, 2024

2 min by theflyer - 1 year ago

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Offers

July's Flying Blue promos are SPECTACULAR: Japan, Hong Kong and Chile at a discounted price

Air France KLM's monthly loyalty program promos are out, and this month the destinations are truly spacey....

July 1, 2024

3 min by theflyer - 1 year ago

Flying Blue

Offers

Do you need Flying Club points? there's the 70% bonus if you buy Virgin Atlantic points

Virgin Atlantic points can be a highly interesting currency given the "power" they have. Of course booking First...

June 29, 2024

1 min by theflyer - 1 year ago

Buying points

Frequent Flyer

Virgin Atlantic turns 40: discount codes to save until the end of the year

Virgin Atlantic, one of Sir Richard Branson's creations, is turning 40, and to celebrate it has launched a series of...

June 25, 2024

2 min by theflyer - 1 year ago

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Curiosities

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