Happy Thanksgiving 2025! My Thank Yous and Reflections
May you all have a fantastic day and a fantastic end to this year!
The Best Sweet Spots for Redeeming American Airlines AAdvantage Miles
American has some fantastic Oneworld partners, and its AAdvantage loyalty program is a great way to explore the world in style.
JAL Retires Fourth Boeing 777-300ER, 11th A350-1000 Expected by March
JAL's 11th A350-1000 delivery is expected by March, but the new aircraft has yet to be seen with any activity at Airbus.
Tools I Use to Hunt Cheap Award Fares (Seats.aero, Thrifty Traveler Premium)
Thrifty Traveler Premium and Seats.aero are generally my go-tos when I hunt for good deals with my points and miles.
Japan Records 3.9M Foreign Visitors in October, the Second-Highest in Any Month
Japan is on pace to record well over 40 million total visitors by the end of the year, but an ongoing spat with China may pose a challenge.
Comparing JAL’s Economy on the Boeing 777 vs the Airbus A350
Although I did find the seats on the Boeing 777s to be relatively comfortable, I can't deny that the modern upgrades on the Airbus A350 have been a big improvement.
Deteriorating China-Japan Relations Pressure Airlines and Tourism
Chinese travelers account for about 25% of Japan's foreign arrivals, and a decrease in these arrivals could hit the airline and hospitality sectors in Japan.
Cathay Pacific Extends Free Wi-Fi to Gold Members
The airline plans to extend complimentary access to Premium Economy passengers by the end of the year.
Port Authority Sets Aside Nearly $1 Billion for “New Terminal 9” at JFK Airport
There are no public plans for a New Terminal 9 today, but PANYNJ has set aside nearly $1B for this potential project.
When & Where Could JAL’s Next A350-1000s Fly To?
Chicago or San Francisco appear to be the next likely candidates when Japan Airlines receives more A350-1000s.