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Lufthansa Realizes 28 Business Class Seats Isn't Enough For Boeing 787

Ben Schlappig — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:57:37 +0000

Lufthansa is reportedly planning a new 787 layout with more business class and premium economy seats, since 28 business class seats doesn't match demand on many routes.

Bizarre: Lufthansa Group Now Requires Travel ID For Online Check-In

Ben Schlappig — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:52:12 +0000

Lufthansa Group will require a Travel ID account to check in online, rolling out in stages through November 30, 2026. It's a curious move for an airline.

Emirates Profits Plunge Due To War... But The Airline Still Made Money?!

Ben Schlappig — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:36:34 +0000

Emirates' half-year profit fell by around two-thirds amid the Iran conflict, but the airline still earned roughly $1 billion, and the results look far better than expected.

KLM Plans 15% Workforce Reduction And Simpler Fleet: "Future Is Not Guaranteed"

Ben Schlappig — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:42:22 +0000

KLM plans to cut its workforce by around 15% and simplify its fleet as part of a project targeting €1 billion in annual earnings improvements.

American Airlines Quietly Removes Trump From West Palm Beach Gate Monitors

Ben Schlappig — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:46:30 +0000

American Airlines has quietly changed gate monitors for West Palm Beach flights, dropping the "Pres DJT" label and returning to "West Palm Beach, FL." The timing is interesting.

Daily Discussion — Thursday, November 5, 2026

Ben Schlappig — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:00:01 +0000

Good morning, and welcome to today's community discussion thread! Today's posts will appear here throughout the day, but this thread is for going off-topic. Did you love/hate something about today's coverage? Are you tracking other news I missed? Or, do you just have a general question about rewards travel? This is the place for your wandering thoughts.

Today's posts on OMAAT:

Daily threads stay open for a week, so it's never too late to jump into a recent conversation.

Defiant Ritz-Carlton Singapore Joining Marriott Bonvoy... Finally!

Ben Schlappig — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:40:22 +0000

The Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore, the only Ritz-Carlton outside Marriott Bonvoy, will finally join the program on December 1, 2026, letting members earn points and redeem them.

Air Serbia Flight To Moscow Diverts After Politician Reportedly Skips Security

Ben Schlappig — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:56:55 +0000

An Air Serbia flight to Moscow turned back to Belgrade over Lithuania after reports that pro-Russia politician Aleksandar Vulin avoided security checks, which he denies.

Former China Eastern Chairman Jailed In $10+ Million Bribery Scandal

Ben Schlappig — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:26:06 +0000

Liu Shaoyong, the former chairman of China Eastern Airlines, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison after a court found he accepted more than $10 million in bribes.

Flying Blue Delays SAF & Donation XP Changes Until December 2026

Ben Schlappig — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:25:00 +0000

Flying Blue is delaying until December 1, 2026 its 50% higher cost for earning XPs through SAF and mileage donations, after a rollout that caught members off guard.