After years of removing them in favor of streaming, American Airlines has announced it will outfit its entire narrow-body fleet with new 4K seatback screens. The move brings the airline in line with competitors but won't be complete until "the early 2030s."
The tape The Thrifty Traveler Podcast · Aug 27
“So last week American announced this, reversing course and will begin outfitting its entire fleet of narrow body planes with seatback screens.”
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The Thrifty Traveler Podcast · Drafting the Perfect 5-Card Travel Wallet: Who Wins?Aug 27
United Airlines is launching a major international expansion, adding a "baker's dozen" of new routes from its US hubs to destinations like Slovenia, Sicily, and the Azores. The expansion includes the first-ever nonstop service from the US to Toulouse, France, starting in April 2027.
The Thrifty Traveler Podcast · Drafting the Perfect 5-Card Travel Wallet: Who Wins?Aug 27
The popular Air France-KLM Flying Blue loyalty program has introduced a new three-tier award pricing system that significantly raises the number of miles needed for flights. One host calls the move "a price hike in disguise," with business class awards to Europe jumping from 60,000 to 75,000 miles each way.