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4 weeks ago
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…
4 weeks ago
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…
4 weeks ago
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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May 19, 2026
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…
May 19, 2026
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…
May 19, 2026
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,…

















