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QANTAS: Launch of Classic Plus points redemptions brought forward to Monday 8 April
It looks like Qantas will unveil the latest change, ‘Classic Plus‘ flight redemptions to its Frequent Flyer scheme, on Monday. The change will provide a third tier of flight redemptions pitched between Classic Rewards (the best use of points) and ‘Points Plus Pay,’ which requires the most points for flight...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Polishing Silver – Challenging Me. A walk across the Golden Gate Bridge, with a few mental pushes forward
Challenging me: Crossing back and forth the Golden Gate Bridge Polishing Silver This is a bit more of a personal writing, rather than a travel monologue. As such, I’m being a lot more looser with language than usual. Those who object, can…  what’s the term… deal with it. For those...
Live from a Lounge
Air India Express to become a dominant Indian Carrier going forward, says Air India CEO
While the merger of Air India Express and AirAsia India progresses, the airlines now function under one common management as one legal entity. They are still operating with two different Air Operators Certificates and two different fleets, though (AirAsia India was an A320 operator), and Air India Express is a...
Pointshogger
WestJet’s Takeover of Sunwing Moving Forward
WestJet's purchase of Sunwing has been in the works for a couple of years now. It is now taking a step forward as the Canadian Federal Government WestJet gave their stamp of approval that moves them closer. There is still some work to be done, but this is as major...
Eye of the Flyer
Not Very Impressed: The Atlanta American Express Centurion Lounge (Review)
I finally had a chance to visit the new American Express Centurion Lounge in Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) on a recent trip and was looking forward to being “wowed” after all the reports of this being a “game changer” lounge. I was simply not that impressed. First, let’s take...
a man standing in a city
Adam Morvitz
10 Tourist Questions That Will Make You Facepalm
I like to think that I'm a pretty smart guy, but when it comes to travel, I've had my fair share of dumb moments. Like that time I asked a local in Japan if they spoke Japanese (yes, I really did that). Or the time I thought I could fit...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
This Steak Was Not Worth $84. Restaurant Review.
I was looking forward to dinner with a couple of colleagues one evening during a recent business trip in Kansas City — but the steak that I ordered was not worth $84.00, which included neither the tax nor the gratuity. We walked approximately 15 minutes from the hotel property at which...
Pizza in Motion
Bilt Adds Free BLADE Helicopter Ride For Platinum Members
I earn affiliate credit if you sign up for the Bilt Rewards Mastercard using links in this story. Bilt Rewards announced late last year that they were shaking up their elite status going forward.  At the same time, they announced that they would be... The post Bilt Adds Free BLADE Helicopter...
Live from a Lounge
Sir Tim Clark details efforts Emirates is making to recover from disruptions
Emirates, which has seen an operational meltdown this past week, has offered a public apology and enlisted all their efforts to bring customers to their destinations and the way forward. Here is what we know. The post Sir Tim Clark details efforts Emirates is making to recover from disruptions appeared...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Kane’s Catfish, Seafood & Steakhouse in Foxworth in Mississippi. Restaurant Review.
We were hungry after hiking at Red Bluff in Mississippi — but we did not want to drive two hours and fifteen minutes to get to Vicksburg or Jackson; so we decided to drive 15 minutes to Kane’s Catfish, Seafood & Steakhouse in Foxworth in Mississippi and dine there. Rural southern...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: American Airlines Admirals Club Denver (DEN)
The American Airlines Admirals Club in Denver is chic and represents a huge leap forward in design and quality compared to the prior iteration of this lounge. American Airlines Admirals Club Denver Review (DEN) My review yesterday of the San Francisco Admirals Club reminded me that I never posted a...
Pointshogger
Thoughts on Lynx Air Demise – No Refunds
At the beginning of the year, I predicted that we will see more competition within the Canadian airline industry. We are clearly not off to a good start. Only a week or two ago, there was news that discount carriers Flair Airlines ("Flair") and Lynx Air ("Lynx") were in merger talks....
Travel Codex
Review: Qatar Airways A350 Economy Class, Los Angeles to Doha
I have flown Qatar Airways economy class a couple of times prior to this flight and I have always enjoyed my experiences with them. I thought the food, service and amenities provided on those prior flights were great and I was really looking forward to another enjoyable trip with them...
Live from a Lounge
Turkish Airlines’ Miles and Smiles awards to devalue, effective February 16, 2024
Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles is moving forward with a change in their award chart, which will price out tickets far more expensive than they currently are. And the way they price awards will also change going forward. Here are the details. The post Turkish Airlines’ Miles and Smiles awards...
TravelUpdate
Lounge Review: American Admirals Club Orange County (SNA)
Background: The last time I came to visit the Admirals Club Orange County (SNA) was in August 2023. I walked in after a flight to freshen up and possibly have a snack but left in 10 seconds as it was so crowded. So, I’ve never fully experienced the lounge before....