Miles & Points Daily Podcast

E488 - ✈️ Singapore Airlines Just Launched a Secret First Class Service at Changi—Here's What's Changing

Published: August 3, 2026

Duration: 9:44

Singapore Airlines is quietly trialing an exclusive personal concierge service for first class passengers at Changi Airport, and a decision on making it permanent could come very soon. United Airlines' premium 787-9 Elevate jets are expanding to new hubs and international routes, with Polaris Studio seats making them prime targets for award redemptions. On the consumer warning front, Avis hit a customer with a jaw-dropping $6,288 bill on a rental, and British Airways canceled a passenger's ticket after a chargeback dispute—both stories carrying critical lessons for travelers. WestJet's flight attendant strike is grounding mainline flights across Canada, while Norse Atlantic fa...