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WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday 26 April, 2026
I’m still in London, but will be departing soon. It’s really begun to warm up now, just in time for the London Marathon today. Not that I’m a participant. In fact, the only reason I know is because of its effects on public transport. And there seem to be a...
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SYDNEY AIRPORTS: July will see changes to flight paths as Western Sydney Airport starts cargo flights
Sydney’s skies are about to change, and if you live under a flight path, brace for impact. A shake-up of airspace across the city kicks in on July 9, paving the way for the first cargo flights into Western Sydney Airport later that month. It’s all part of getting the...
Wild About Travel
Explore Asia’s best city with me!
If you’ve never been, let me tell you why Taipei should be next on your list. This city offers so much to love. The food is extraordinary, the transport is amazing, the streets are safe, and the people are genuinely kind. There is enough history, culture, and night market chaos...
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CORPORATE TRAVEL: Scandal in UK company may affect Australians
This scandal has been a bit of a long saga over the last few months, but as the expected overcharging liability soared from tens to hundreds of millions of dollars, I thought it was worth providing some background and explanation of the travel agents’ scandal. Corporate Travel Management has landed...
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More easy rewards: Staples fee-free $200 Mastercard gift cards
Staples is again offering $200 Mastercard Gift Cards with no purchase fee from Sunday 4/26/26, through Saturday, 5/2/26. Note that there is a limit of nine per customer per day listed, but some may be able to purchase more at their local store. The Deal Staples will again be offering...
Live and Let’s Fly
Malarkey: United CEO Scott Kirby Claims Buying American Airlines Would Create Jobs, Lower Fares, And Save America
Scott Kirby is still talking about buying American Airlines, and the more he explains it, the less sense it makes. Scott Kirby’s Bizarre New Case For Buying American Airlines United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has doubled down on his argument that United should buy American Airlines, framing a merger not...
One Mile at a Time
My Royal Jordanian 787 Business Class Flight: Royally Disappointing
I’m just wrapping up a very fun trip, and rather than doing preview posts for each part of the experience, I’m instead just going to publish a full trip report shortly. Well, sort of. I just got off a nine-hour overnight Royal Jordanian Boeing 787-8 flight from Bangkok (BKK) to...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Passengers Evacuated Off American Airlines Plane as Toilet Water Runs Down the Aisle… Engineer Reveals the Extensive Repairs Required
A gross scene unfolded on an American Airlines regional jet operated by the carrier’s wholly owned subsidiary, PSA Airlines, on Saturday, as toilet water from an overflowing lavatory started to flow all the way through the cabin as people were sitting in their seats waiting for takeoff. The 15-year-old CRJ...
Miles To Memories
Stick A Fork In It, Hyatt Is Done!
After many negative changes to the program many people are wondering, is Hyatt Globalist status worth it any more? Let's dive into it!
The Gate with Brian Cohen
$50 New Member Referral Bonus With Rakuten
This is your chance to cash in on a $50 new member referral bonus when you sign up as a new member of Rakuten; and you will receive a bonus of $50.00 via referral when you spend a minimum of $50.00 within the first 90 days of your new membership, which is...
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: VitaLink Thin Foldable Keyboard
The VitaLink foldable keyboard is a sleek CNC foldable keyboard with a 4K touch display, speakers, and 8 layout options. It's on Kickstarter, but only for a few more ...
Your Mileage May Vary
The Real Reason Why Some Countries Require 6 Months Left on Your Passport
That frustrating passport rule isn’t random—there’s a reason countries enforce it. As I scroll the internet, I see the question all the time… “We’re going to [destination] and just found…
Miles To Memories
Google Launches Individual Hotel Price Tracking
While tracking hotel prices at a city-wide level has been a helpful way to gauge general prices, Google has rolling out the ability to track prices for individual hotels.
The Bulkhead Seat
TSA Expands Touchless ID Screening to 65 US Airports (Full List)
After months of travel disruptions and long security lines, there is a positive update…
View from the Wing
Why Hotels Keep Building Bathrooms With Glass Walls, No Doors — And No Privacy
Hotels keep building bathrooms with glass walls, barn doors, and almost no privacy because those rooms look bigger, brighter, and more luxurious in photos. The problem is not that hotels do not know guests hate this design — it is that marketing, perceived space, and cheaper construction keep winning over...
Frequent Miler
Aeroplan devaluing award chart, but it could be worse
Air Canada announced a couple of days ago that it’ll be updating its award chart from June 1, 2026. Unfortunately the most prevalent change is an increase, with ~85% of the bands requiring more Aeroplan points. That does mean that ~15% of the pricing bands do see a decrease, but...
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SWISS A330 Evacuated In Delhi After Aborted Takeoff: Elderly Passengers Break Legs While Others Take Selfies With Bags
Another evacuation, this time on SWISS, and another reminder that many passengers still do not understand the most basic rule in an emergency: leave your bags behind. SWISS Flight Evacuated In Delhi After Aborted Takeoff, As Passengers Take Bags, Selfies… A SWISS International Air Lines flight was evacuated at Delhi...
The Bulkhead Seat
Air Premia Launched Nonstop Flights Between Seoul Incheon and Washington DC
Back in December, I wrote about how Air Premia (a South Korean carrier that…
One Mile at a Time
Can Credit Cards Be Canceled Due To Inactivity? Yes… Sometimes
One question I’m often asked is if credit card issuers close card accounts due to inactivity. In other words, could your card be canceled if you don’t put any spending on it for some amount of time, and is that something to be worried about?
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IHG One Rewards: Earn 5,000 bonus points for stays in India, the Middle East and Africa (April 27 Bonus Offer Highlight)
Today's bonus offer highlight is from IHG One Rewards who are offering 5,000 bonus points for stays in India, the Middle East and Africa. Check out all of the new bonuses added today:
Miles To Memories
Chase and Disney Launch New Card with $149 Annual Fee and $600 Bonus
The card will be the most premium option in the Disney card portfolio with an annual fee of $149 and offers a bonus that's worth $600 and some valuable benefits.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
CEO of United Airlines Sets Out His Vision For Acquiring American Airlines And Paints the AA Board as the Villains
The increasingly outspoken chief executive of United Airlines, Scott Kirby, has just set out his vision for one of the most talked-about airline mergers and acquisitions in many years… a potential tie-up between United and its arch-rival American Airlines. The thinking goes something like this: Combining United and American into...
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Aeroplan Award Chart is Changing in June 2026
Aeroplan is my favourite program for long-haul premium cabin redemptions. It’s also the default program I recommend to friends and…
The Bulkhead Seat
Delta Air Lines to Suspend Even More Routes Amid Fuel Cost Concerns
Last week, I wrote about Delta Air Lines making a series of network changes,…
Live and Let’s Fly
Delta Air Lines Slashes 12 More Routes As Fuel Prices Rise (Full List)
Delta Air Lines is trimming more routes, offering another sign that higher fuel prices and softer demand are beginning to reshape airline networks. Delta Cuts More Routes As Fuel Prices Rise Several U.S. airlines are reducing or suspending routes as fuel prices climb following the Iran war and broader Middle...
John The Wanderer
Star Princess Makes History: The Newest Sphere Class Ship Transits the Panama Canal
This article is the historic first Panama Canal transit of the Star Princess. It is about the April 20, 2026, passage of the newest Sphere Class vessel through the engineering…
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Review: Singapore Airlines 787 Business Class (SIN-BKK)
Background & Booking After I visited Singapore, I was headed to Bangkok next! Once I saw that Singapore…
Miles To Memories
Up To 100% Transfer Bonus: Bilt Rent Day Details Are Here
We have the Bilt Rent Day details here for the upcoming month's promotion. This time around there is an up to 100% transfer bonus.
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HAWAIIAN AIRLINES: Alaska integration sees entry to OneWorld alliance
Alaska Airlines’ takeover of Hawaiian Airlines, finalised in September 2024, has been deliberately paced. April 22, 2026, stands out as one of the most consequential milestones. Today, multiple strands of the merger come together. This allows the two carriers to function as one behind the scenes while retaining distinct brands....
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QANTAS: Brisbane lounge access changes
If you’re flying internationally from Brisbane with Qantas or partners like Cathay Pacific, Fiji Airways or Malaysia Airlines, your usual airport routine in Brisbane has changed. Lounge access is now before security, and not after. Lounge access is now before security From April 14, 2026, through early September 2026, the...
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QANTAS & VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: Why both airlines are having domestic sales
Yesterday I wrote an article about airlines cutting flights, and earlier this month about prices increasing due to fuel costs. So, why are Australia’s two major airline groups currently running domestic sales? These sales are happening at the same time as one of the biggest cost shocks the airline industry...
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FLIGHT CUTS: Middle East conflict gives airlines lots of uncertainty
Planning an international trip in the next few months? You will need to pay close attention to your flights. No time to ‘book and forget’. With the way things are changing, it is more than likely that your flight might change. It might be the departure time, the route, the...
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WEEKLY REVIEW: SundAY 19 April, 2026
Greetings from London! I’m here in Spring, soaking up culture with visits to multiple galleries and exhibitions, I’m also enjoying a lot of theatre performances, and catch-ups with friends. New Museums and Galleries is my guideline, and to that end, I visited Leighton House, with its mad Arabic rooms, seen...
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AIR NEW ZEALAND: Skynest to cost AU$400. Soon bookable
Finally, Air New Zealand is about to offer a solution to the problem of sleeping in Economy. After years of delays, it’s finally becoming a reality, with bookings open from 18 May 2026. Years in the making Air New Zealand first revealed the concept in 2020, pitching it as a...
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CHINESE AIRLINES: Cut Australian flights, increasing flights to Europe
Chinese airlines are quietly pulling capacity out of Australia and redeploying those aircraft to Europe. They are chasing stronger demand and higher yields as global travel patterns shift. Due to the current Middle East conflict between the US/Israel, and Iran. There are some real consequences for Australian travellers. Fewer flights...
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QANTAS: Cuts thousands of flight across network
It’s only been a week since I reported that Qantas was boosting its flights to Europe by swapping to larger aircraft and tinkering with schedules. Now, in reaction to further uncertainty about the Straits of Hormuz due to the US/Israeli conflict with Iran, Qantas has quietly cut thousands of flights...