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Qatar Airways launches Avios redemptions on Philippine Airlines, sparking debate over 33% premium

Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Philippine Airlines launched a reciprocal earn-and-burn partnership on May 18, 2026, making PAL flights bookable with Avios directly through Qatar's website for the…

Thai Airways sparks outrage with $10,000 ‘loan’ for Gold status — is it worth it?

Thai Airways has launched a "Rise to Gold" campaign running June 1 through November 30, 2026, offering Royal Orchid Plus Silver members a direct path to Gold status — and Star Alliance Gold…

Hainan Airlines offers Oslo to Shanghai business class for €1,642 — a 2026 premium deal

Hainan Airlines is selling Business Class roundtrips from Oslo (OSL) to Shanghai (SHA) from €1,642 / NOK 17,680 for travel in October, November, and December 2026. The routing connects via Beijing…

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United Airlines fires captain for reporting cockpit intrusion, sparking outrage and FAA investigation

A three-day FAA hearing beginning May 19, 2026, in Denver is examining whether United Airlines wrongfully terminated captain Cynthia Clifford after she filed a voluntary safety report following an…

Qatar Airways Avios now redeemable on Philippine Airlines — new access to Asia for points collectors

Qatar Airways Privilege Club members can now redeem Avios for Philippine Airlines-operated flights, with award bookings searchable and completable directly through Qatar's online booking flow. The…

Passenger bites flight attendant on Qantas 787, forcing diversion to Tahiti

Qantas flight QF21, a Boeing 787-9 operating the Melbourne–Dallas Fort Worth route, diverted to Papeete, Tahiti on Friday, May 15, 2026 after a male passenger allegedly bit a flight attendant,…

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