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Air Transat Expands Winter Route Map with New Nonstop Sun Routes from Several Canadian Cities
Last week, I wrote about Air Transat’s plans to pull out of the United…
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Eye of the Flyer
Couple Kicked Off 13+ Hour Qantas A380-800 in Business Class for Being Rude!
My wife and I, just last week, returned home from Sydney on Friday the 13th 2026, Australia and had the chance to fly for the first time on a Qantas A380 in business class (review up in a bit). Boarding was a bit of a mess because of a small...

Frequent Miler
Amex Platinum: The card most frequent flyers should have, but rarely use
Despite the eye-watering $895 annual fee, the American Express Platinum Card® is a great choice for most frequent flyers. Get the card for its welcome bonus, keep the card for its perks, and justify the cost with its many valuable credits. The card won’t be a fit for everyone, but I think that...

2PAXfly
NEW ROUTES 2026: Turkish Airlines plays long game—Australia’s almost-direct route to Europe
There are some exciting developments of routes that Australians can take between East Coast Australia and Europe. Some are non-traditional, some use newly available ultra long haul aircraft, and some are just airlines with extra aircraft expanding their route structures to add the continent of Australia to their network. This...

Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Woman Arrested For Abandoning Dog At Las Vegas Airport After Being Told She Didn’t Have Necesaary Paperwork
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has revealed that it arrested a lone female traveler at Harry Reid International Airport after she allegedly abandoned her two-year-old golden doodle at the check-in counter when she learned she needed paperwork to travel with the dog as a service animal. The incident occurred...

View from the Wing
‘Stop, He’s Already Dead!’ Leaked United Slides Mock Collapse of American’s ‘Temporary’ Chicago Hub, Plan To Beat Them Revealed
Internal slides leaked from United Airlines reveal its aggressive strategy to dominate Chicago O'Hare, as their leadership openly mocks American's hub there as "temporary" underscoring how American's strategic missteps have cost hundreds of millions in losses.

One Mile at a Time
Wow: Huge United MileagePlus Changes Make Program All About Credit Cards
Nowadays the major airlines in the United States earn much of their profits from their loyalty programs, and in particular, their co-branded credit card businesses. Even though the ”big three” carriers are already raking in billions per year from these programs, they still see a lot of upside.
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Economy Class & Beyond
Vietnam Airlines finalises an order for Boeing 737 MAX aircraft
Vietnam Airlines has announced that the carrier has finalised its first Boeing single-aisle order for 50 737 MAX aircraft. The addition of the 737-8 will enable Vietnam Airlines’ domestic and regional route growth plans as air travel demand continues to rise across Southeast Asia. The Boeing 737-8 aircraft will primarily...

Wild About Travel
Riga: The Baltic Capital That Punches Above Its Weight
I wasn’t sure what to expect from Riga. I’d heard it described as “small,” which completely undersells it. This city punches above its weight. Great architecture everywhere, working markets, good food, more affordable than much of Europe, and centeuetsi if history you can still see and feel on every street....
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Frequent Miler
Get 15% back with Chase Offers for select Marriott brands (targeted)
There’s a batch of new Chase Offers for a selection of Marriott brands available which can save you 15% on your stay. The Deal Get 15% back when spending $100+ at select Marriott brands with targeted Chase Offers. Maximum $57 in statement credits Key Terms Expires March 12, 2026. $57...

Frequent Miler
United MileagePlus announces huge changes to earning and redeeming miles
There’s an oft-repeated joke in travel circles that goes something like this: “Want to know what United is planning for next year? Look at what Delta did last year.” Today, United MileagePlus announced significant changes to how its members would earn and redeem miles, starting April 2nd (studiously avoiding April...

View from the Wing
Hyatt Card’s Big Bonus Ends Feb 26 — How $15K In Spend Turns Into 7 Free Nights
Hyatt is advertising this card bonus as 5 free nights, but the spend required to earn it also triggers the card’s annual Category 1–4 night and generates enough points for another award night. Put it together and the “5-night” offer can realistically turn into 7 nights at Category 1–4 Hyatt...

Your Mileage May Vary
Hotels Are Quietly Cutting Free Breakfast — and It Matters a Lot More for Some Travelers Than Others
As chains like Hyatt and Marriott rethink complimentary breakfast, solo travelers may barely notice — but families and loyalty members could feel the hit immediately. For decades, complimentary hotel breakfast…

2PAXfly
NEW ROUTES 2026: Cathay Pacific returns to Adelaide November 2025
This seasonal route actually recommenced on 11 November 2025 and runs through until 27 March 2026. I’m including it, since it is very recent, and it will appear seasonally, returning in 2026 Introduction For years, Adelaide travellers learned to accept the ritual of having to haul their suitcases to Sydney...

One Mile at a Time
New Emirates 777 Business Class: A Competitive Product At Last!
Hello from Germany, as I just flew Emirates Boeing 777-300ER business class on the 6hr35min flight from Dubai (DXB) to Frankfurt (FRA). I was excited about this flight, as it was operated by one of Emirates’ newly retrofitted 777s, featuring the carrier’s new business class.

View from the Wing
‘Stunk The Entire Flight’: American Airlines Flight Attendant Shocked By Foot Odor So Bad Passenger Hid Under A Blanket [Roundup]
An American Airlines flight attendant recounts an overwhelming foot odor so intense it forced another passenger to hide under a blanket for the entire flight. Plus, hotels dropping breakfast, United flight attendants see quick path to a new contract, and Thompson San Antonio faces foreclosure.

Frequent Miler
10% at Frontier Airlines with new Chase Offer (targeted)
There’s a new Chase offer out that’s good for 10% back on up to $420 in flights with Frontier Airlines. That’s a nice discount for a flight on a low-cost carrier. Alternatively, you could get up to 15% back on a Discount Den membership, Frontier’s subscription for reduced fares, and...

Frequent Miler
Up to 76% back at Klook via Capital One Shopping (today only)
For a few months, Capital One Shopping has been offering a “Today’s Top Offer” boost for one specific merchant. While the exact targeted rates can vary, most (if not all) Capital One Shopping users should see a higher rate for Klook, a travel portal that sells activities, flights, hotels, train...

View from the Wing
Surveillance Video Shows: Tucker Carlson Lied About Being ‘Detained’ By Israeli Security
Newly released airport footage contradicts Tucker Carlson's dramatic claim of being 'detained' by Israeli security, showing him smiling, posing for selfies, and casually interacting with staff—sparking outrage and accusations that he's fabricated the entire incident.

You Are Travel
116-Key Conrad Resort Coming to Portugal’s Algarve Coast in 2027
tl;dr – Hilton continues its global luxury push. Hilton recently announced a new beachfront resort in Portugal’s Algarve…
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Miles To Memories
United Making Big Changes to MileagePlus Program Prioritizing Cardholders
United Airlines is making big changes to its loyalty program. The airline will prioritize cardholders while reducing rates for Basic economy and those without status.
The post United Making Big Changes to MileagePlus Program Prioritizing Cardholders appeared first on Miles to Memories.

The Gate with Brian Cohen
Save Money on Flights With Air India
You can save money on both domestic flights and international flights with Air India of up to ₹1,000.00 — which is almost $11.00 in United States dollars — plus you can save up to 20 percent on extra baggage when you book your ticket a minimum of six hours prior...

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World of Hyatt card: Increased welcome offer of up to 5 Category 1-4 free night certs (ending soon)
Update 2/16/26: This increased offer on the Chase World of Hyatt card will be ending at 7 AM EST on 2/26/2026. If you can use the free night certificates before they expire, this is the best offer that we’ve had on the card for a while. If you’re interested, now’s the...

View from the Wing
JetBlue Passenger Abandons Fake Service Dog At Airport When Told He Couldn’t Fly: “He’ll Find His Way Home”
A JetBlue passenger at Las Vegas Airport abandoned her dog by tying him to a baggage sizer after being told she lacked service-animal paperwork, then calmly proceeded to her gate, assuring police the dog "had a tracker" and would "find his way home."

Paddle Your Own Kanoo
The ‘Other’ Flight Attendant Union at American Airlines Has Come Out in Support of Embattled CEO Robert Isom
Less than two weeks after the official flight attendant union of American Airlines’ mainline crew members issued a unanimous vote of no confidence in the carrier’s embattled chief executive, Robert Isom, another union, which also represents flight attendants wearing the same uniform, voiced its support of Isom. That support came...




































