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Now we know MAG has hedged their jet fuel between US$60-US$80 per barrel for 2026. With the price of jet fuel going up 140% one can only wonder what is happening to airlines that didn’t hedge their jet fuel. Do their CEOs actually sleep at night? BTW I asked that question to MAG president and CEO Captain Nasaruddin today during the press conference, will share the video on my social media platform bbaviation7. Anyways tmrw MAG will be announcing 3 new routes. Any ideas where??
The End of ‘Incredible India’ >> “Incredible India” was built to attract outsiders, but the center of gravity in Indian travel has shifted from selling the country abroad to building for travelers at home. https://t.co/GWrckiJlE7 via @Skift
Marriott Guests Now Earn Points For Skipping Toilet Flushes — Saving Water Or Just Saving Money? [Roundup] - View from the Wing https://t.co/ulVj4MOfiD
Why Boutique Hotel Restaurants Are More Interesting Than Ever - Stories - HIP Hotels https://t.co/dQmTfwoMTH
Batik Air Malaysia has resumed its Kuala Lumpur–Colombo service from March 30, 2026, after nearly a two-year suspension, marking another step in rebuilding its international network as travel demand recovers. The airline said in a statement that the route will...
Malaysians travelled more this Hari Raya, with outbound flight bookings rising 49% year-on-year, according to Trip.com Group. China, Singapore and Indonesia remained the top three destinations, followed by Thailand and Vietnam, showing Malaysians’ continued preference for regional travel during the...
NSTExclusive: Sarawak’s new airline AirBorneo is believed to be wet leasing three Boeing B737-800 jets from ACMI operator, Ascend Airways Malaysia. Read more ⬇️ Disclaimer: Pix is an ATR given that AirBorneo hasn’t gotten the narrowbody jets with its livery as...
I help you get paid to travel and write about it! Here’s how one of my Substack subscribers has landed paid writing assignments for National Geographic, Travel and Leisure, and Matador Network ✍️ https://jetplanecrew.substack.com/p/how-daria-got-published-in-national
Best hip hotels in Brooklyn downtown nyc for 2026 Is there no way to rent a loft/brownstone for a week or two now with the Airbnb ban?!
Lawsuit: Marriott Hotel Told Black Guest ‘You People’ Can’t Stay Here — Then Called Police - View from the Wing https://t.co/06ClGlQvZ2
Almost as if the government wants to destroy the tourism industry and isolate the country? This seems incredibly short-sighted
NEW on LUXE TIFFANY: Discover El Palace Barcelona, a luxury hotel with rooftop views of the Sagrada Família, hosting exclusive experiences for the Gaudí centennial. https://t.co/Q5bwrpn72i
And why does it take ten minutes for every person in front of me in line to check in to a hotel? Hotel check in should be 100% automated and take 30 seconds
I’m going on my 15th year owning my own business and I don’t think I will ever get used to paying $874 per night for a Holiday Inn Express in downtown SF. Most reasonable room even near SFO was...
America's most luxurious new hotel chain is Hotel Goat Cheese, where a bright brown-mustard-colored sign beckons visitors to the nearby fire escape.... https://t.co/wtbdA8ExF2
Air Astana Posts US$1.45bil Revenue in 2025 as International Expansion Gains Pace. Kazakhstan’s flag carrier grew revenue and capacity in 2025 via expansion, partnerships and fleet investment before 2026 tensions shifted traffic flows. Read more ⬇️ https://open.substack.com/pub/bbaviation/p/air-astana-posts-us145bil-revenue?r=3ug267&utm_medium=ios
Rove Miles May Have The Best Hotel Trick In Points — Burn Miles, Earn Hotel Points And Elite Credit - View from the Wing https://t.co/LnX4kt8D9z
Hyatt May Add An Elite Tier Above Globalist — And Turn Current Benefits Into One-Stay Rewards - View from the Wing https://t.co/ZJ2MhoqLqj
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will operate its Airbus A380 on Singapore–Melbourne flights from March 29 to October 24, 2026, replacing the Boeing 777-300ER on this service. SIA’s A380 aircraft are configured with 471 seats, comprising six Suites, 78 in Business Class, 44...
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has extended the suspension of its Singapore-Dubai flights to April 30, 2026 and will add more flights to London Gatwick from 3x weekly (March 31-July 02) to daily flights (July 3-Aug 29). The flights will revert back...
Scandinavian Airline SAS would cancel 1000 flights in April due to high oil prices, CEO Anko van der Werff told Swedish media Dagens Industri. The airline has already cancelled a few hundred flights in March mostly domestic routes in Norway...
Marriott Bonvoy is the world's largest hotel loyalty program, but also the most complicated. How does the program's elite breakfast benefit work? Here's as simple of an explanation as you'll get... https://t.co/Sh9DnjeSYJ
There are several ways to earn Marriott Bonvoy free night awards. How can they be redeemed, and what are the best uses? Here's a rundown... https://t.co/jD84eCM8CX
JUST IN: Cathay Pacific cancels passenger and cargo flights to Dubai and Riyadh until April 30, 2026 due to the volatile situation in the Middle East. Initially, the suspension of operations to these two destination was until March 30, 2026....
@americanair finally fixed one of the most annoying parts of flying, but only halfway… It’s a good start, but American should let everyone see delay and cancellation reasons. Right now, the only “hack” is to enroll in text alerts for every flight...
#WhosNext? Hotel Room Service workers? #Robots are already being used in China to deliver food and other needed items from the kitchen to meeting rooms and customer rooms. #Robotics https://t.co/sEh7IqFCmi
Malaysia Airlines and Firefly rolled out fuel surcharges in phases from March 11 and March 25, while Batik Air Malaysia and AirAsia X have followed. Across Asia, carriers such as Cathay Pacific and IndiGo are taking similar steps, although Air...
World of Hyatt's Guest of Honor perk is one of my favorite elite benefits in the hotel industry. Here's how it works, and why I value it so much. https://t.co/H8jzsLGU1A
People Are Walking Into Hotels For Free Breakfast — No One Checks If They're Guests - View from the Wing https://t.co/KEdJv8Wf4A
Max rates for the Bulgari Hotel in Paris In what circumstance would you spend €7400/night on a room? https://t.co/8wsVLiI5Xr
Fence Gate Lodge & Inn: Luxurious Stay and Dine At The Foot Of Pendle Hill https://t.co/D7aHeL9xa7
Plaza Premium First Lounges are among the best contract lounges out there. Where are they located, and who gets access to them? https://t.co/j2GzVbc5eE
Holiday Inn Cut Hot Breakfast Months Ago — But Some Hotels Are Pulling A Bait-and-Switch [Roundup] - View from the Wing https://t.co/rgCtMCjmF9
The topic of tipping hotel housekeeping tends to be controversial, and causes some confusion. Is it appropriate or necessary to tip hotel housekeeping, and if so, how much? https://t.co/ZJjRCZhlH0
15 Things in Travel Today: —As Another Shutdown Hits Travelers, Privatizing TSA Is Suggested —Tehran Resident Says Country Is Turning To Ruins —Air New Zealand Cuts Flights Amid Fuel Price Surge —Hilton CEO: U.S. Tourism Market Share Shouldn’t Drop + More https://t.co/Jo2IaZruVw
Did you book travel through an OTA like Expedia or Booking.com, and it was disrupted by the Iran war? Message me for a news story I’m writing. Thanks
U.S. is only major destination in the world to see a decline in international travellers in 2025. So far 2026 getting worse — NYT wonder why
Marriott Bonvoy now lets members top off free night awards with up to 25K points, an increase of the previous limit of 15K points. This is good news, but... https://t.co/6Bpj4UV005
Marriott Made Free Night Certificates More Flexible — But You Still Need More Points To Book The Same Hotels - View from the Wing https://t.co/julDoiO9Oo
GHA Discovery is offering a paid status match promotion, which could be a great deal. This hotel loyalty program often flies under the radar, but it shouldn't. https://t.co/T5X03Pjogw
Hospitality Reimagined: Smart Hotels Powered by Collaborative General-Purpose and Specialized #Robots via @ZappyZappy7 #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation #Tech https://t.co/MQi0r9qqiE
Malaysia Airlines has extended the temporary suspension of its Doha flights until 20 March 2026 due to continued security developments in the region. The route was initially suspended from 28 Feb due to airspace closures. The airline said it is...
As a luxury travel professional, I'm incredibly fortunate to experience many of the world’s most extraordinary hotels and the wonderful people behind them. I was especially happy to share a place that is truly near and dear to me in...
World of Hyatt members can earn club access awards through the Milestone Rewards program. How can these be redeemed, and how valuable are they? https://t.co/OR5ZKqll6p
Cathay Group’s employees will receive over 11 weeks of bonuses & a salary increase this year after the group reported a full-year 2025 profit of US$1.38 billion (HK$10.8 billion) driven by higher capacity, load factors & strong cargo demand.
Travel costs are based on supply and demand, and if you are willing to avoid busy seasons, you can save significant amounts of money. https://t.co/g0l2iAc2jo
IndiGo’s CEO Pieter Elbers has stepped down with immediate effect the airline said without giving a reason for his departure. The carrier said in a statement today that managing director Rahul Bhatia will oversee the airline’s operations on an interim basis...
Grand Hyatt DFW Rooms Have a Video Peephole Screen — Here’s Why Hotels Rarely Use Them - View from the Wing https://t.co/LvAMGSsjHs
Can a shared lounge space provide the level of comfort and amenities that international travelers expect? We explore The View Lounge at BRU: https://t.co/MnF5tFqtya #PaxEx #AvGeek https://t.co/V2PTDdgGPL
Airport pro tip: there was a long, wrap-around line at Einstein’s Bagels this morning to order from a single kiosk, not even a person. The first thing I did is check if this airport has online ordering. I was able...
