Welcome to the WingTips Weekly Roundup your one-stop scroll for the juiciest news, loyalty gossip, and general aviation madness from the past seven days. Whether you’re chasing Gold status, plotting your next First Class redemption, or just here for the airline meltdowns (no judgment), we’ve got you covered.
This week, we’re talking new route launches that made us do a double-take, lounge access hacks for the savvy and semi-skint, and a points promo that might actually be worth clicking on. Oh, and yes, there’s some drama, too. There’s always drama.
So buckle up, grab a flat white (or something stronger), and get comfy. It’s all wheels up from here, from tarmac tantrums to tier-point triumphs.
In This Post
News:
- Virgin Atlantic’s Winter Edit: Maldives Daily, St Lucia Axed
- Airbus Goes Bougie: First Class on the A350 Just Got a Glow-Up
- Oman Air’s Heathrow Hustle: Double Daily by Summer 2026
- Emirates Goes Big on Premium Economy, And Manchester’s in the Spotlight
- Batteries Not Included: Airlines Are Coming for Your Power Banks
- British Airways Returns to Tel Aviv, With the Wrong Plane
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And that’s your cruise through the skies for this WingTips Weekly. If your loyalty balance feels a bit…economy class right now, don’t worry; more schemes, scams (the legal kind), and sweet spots are just a newsletter away.
Seen something scandalous in the skies? Spotted an airline quietly nerfing a benefit again? Send it our way. We love a bit of av-geek tea. And if you’ve made it this far, you’re basically a part of the crew, so why not share the love and forward this roundup to a friend who still thinks Avios rhymes with chaos (they’re not wrong).
Until next time, keep hustling for those upgrades, stay loyal-ish, and remember: there’s no such thing as just one more point card. And make sure to follow us on X!
