Wild About Travel
Pretoria (Tshwane): The Capital That Surprised Me
I arrived in Pretoria with low expectations. South Africa had been a mixed bag. The delights of the Garden Route, a superb Johannesburg, falling in love with Cape Town and almost getting mugged there, wonderful stops in Hermanus and Durban. And then the disappointments: Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) and Mossel Bay...
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NEW ROUTES 2026 #5: Singapore Airlines with new A350 business class with doors — late 2026
After years of speculation, Singapore Airlines is refreshing its long-haul Airbus A350 business class with privacy doors. The rollout begins in the first half of 2026, with retrofits phased across selected long-haul A350 aircraft. When do we see these refreshed cabins in Australia? Background I’m doing a series of posts...
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MIDDLE EAST: Advice for Australians caught in flight chaos
Airspace is closed across parts of the Middle East due to attacks by Israel and the USA and consequent retaliation from Iran. This has left thousands of Australian travellers stranded or scrambling to rearrange flights. If you’re travelling through the region in the coming days or stuck there right now,...
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DISRUPTION: Middle East carriers and airports in chaos. What to do if you are travelling soon
What follows is practical advice for those travelling by air via the Middle East who will be affected by the conflict generated by the attacks on Iran. Background Escalating conflict in the Middle East has triggered major airspace closures and cascading flight chaos. Gulf hubs including Doha, Dubai and Abu...
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Monkey Miles
5 free night Marriott card offer is ending very soon
We break down the latest credit offers for Marriott branded Chase and Amex credit cards The post 5 free night Marriott card offer is ending very soon appeared first on Monkey Miles.
Wild About Travel
Pretoria (Tshwane): The Capital That Surprised Me
I arrived in Pretoria with low expectations. South Africa had been a mixed bag. The delights of the Garden Route, a superb Johannesburg, falling in love with Cape Town and almost getting mugged there, wonderful stops in Hermanus and Durban. And then the disappointments: Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) and Mossel Bay...
View from the Wing
Last Chance: 5 Free Marriott Nights From One Card — Up To 50,000 Points Each After $3,000 Spend
Chase has the biggest-ever Marriott Boundless bonus: 5 Free Night Awards after $3,000 in 3 months, valid up to 50,000 points per night (and you can top off each with 15,000 points). There is also a 2026 airline statement credit up to $100, and the no-fee Marriott Bold now offers...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
YouTuber Roasted For Claiming He is ‘Stranded’ Due to Iran War Only to Then Reveal There Are Seats Available in Economy
A popular aviation YouTuber with more than one million subscribers has found himself embroiled in a backlash after he claimed that he was stranded in Singapore due to the ongoing conflict in Iran and the closure of airspace throughout the Middle East. It turns out, however, that while capacity in...
Points With a Crew
The Easiest Way To Get Your Free $50 From Rakuten
If you're not sure how to take advantage of the easy $50 welcome bonus from Rakuten, here is in my opinion the best way to get some easy money. Simply ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
12 Things You Need To Know Before Visiting Angkor Wat
After having spent two days visiting temples near Siem Reap in Cambodia, I wrote this article which lists 12 things you need to know before visiting Angkor Wat, which is a Theravada Buddhist temple complex and the largest religious complex in the world that originated in the twelfth century. Angkor Wat...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
American Airlines’ ‘Premium Push’ Now Sees it Serving Boxed Wine On Flights From its Biggest International Premium Destination
American Airlines’ much-hyped push for premium has descended into a farce with the Texas-based carrier caught serving cheap boxed wine on flights from London Heathrow, the carrier’s biggest and, arguably, most important premium international destination. The decision to swap out the usual cellar selection of rotating wines in American’s Flagship...
Frequent Miler
Hilton Timeshare Offer: 3 nights & 100K points, starting at $199
Hilton Grand Vacations is currently offering a good vacation package that requires attending a two-hour timeshare presentation. You get 2-4 nights of lodging in one of several specific locations, and 100,000 Hilton Honors points for as low as $199 + tax. Nick once did a Bluegreen Vacations timeshare presentation and...
You Are Travel
Global Hotel Alliance to Add Tokyu Hotels: GHA Discovery Quietly Getting Better
tl;dr – GHA Discovery just got a little stronger in Japan. Last year, I wrote about a sneaky… The post Global Hotel Alliance to Add Tokyu Hotels: GHA Discovery Quietly Getting Better appeared first on You Are Travel.
View from the Wing
Ends Soon: 175,000 Point IHG Offer — The Best Bonus I’ve Seen On This Card
Chase has a huge bonus on the IHG One Rewards Premier Card: 175,000 points after $5,000 in spend in three months. The $99 card is also a long-term keeper thanks to the annual free night (with top-off), 4th night free on award stays and Platinum status.
Frequent Miler
IHG Premier card: Increased 175K welcome offer (ending soon)
Update 3/5/26: We’ve been informed that the increased welcome offers for the IHG Premier and Traveler cards will be “ending soon.” We don’t have an exact date yet, but if you’re interested, it’s worth getting on it sooner rather than later. ~~~original post follows~~~ Today, Chase increased the welcome offer on...
Your Mileage May Vary
With Airlines Cracking Down on Lithium Batteries, Are AirTags Next?
As airlines and countries tighten rules on lithium-battery devices, some travelers are wondering if Apple AirTags could eventually end up on the restricted list. Over the past few months, we’ve…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
American Airlines Begins Cost Cutting At Flight Attendant Hotels After Union Calls For CEO Robert Isom to Resign
American Airlines is reportedly trying to find cheaper hotels for its tens of thousands of flight attendants to stay at during work trips as part of a concerted cost-cutting effort to close the disappointing earnings gap with Delta and United Airlines, the official crew union has warned. The latest cost-cutting...
Frequent Miler
[Apr/May ’26 added!] Baseball fans: Capital One once again has great seats for 5,000 miles each
Update 3/5/26: Tickets are now available for April and May games. Get on ’em if you want ’em! Remember — there are only 4 cardholder-exclusive seats for each game. Many of the highly desirable games will go quickly, and then the other tickets are a very poor value. You have...
Miles To Memories
How We Earned $4K Cash + 230K Miles From Credit Cards (Real Numbers) + Local Hilton Credit Hack!
Hilton credit dining hack, eating for "free", Mark's epic application breakdown and all of the current transfer bonuses. The post How We Earned $4K Cash + 230K Miles From Credit Cards (Real Numbers) + Local Hilton Credit Hack! appeared first on Miles to Memories.
View from the Wing
American Airlines London Business Class Is Pouring Wine From a Box — Heathrow Catering Cutbacks Are Hard to Hide
American Airlines’ London business class is now serving wine from a box, a detail that would be unthinkable in a premium cabin when everything is running normally. It’s the latest visible symptom of the Heathrow catering breakdown that has forced this airline into bare-minimum service levels.
Live and Let’s Fly
Trump Fires DHS Secretary Kristi Noem After Global Entry And PreCheck Controversies
President Donald Trump has removed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in the first major cabinet shakeup of his second term, replacing her with Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin. Trump Fires DHS Secretary Kristi Noem Kristi Noem is out as Secretary of Homeland Security after a tumultuous tenure marked by controversy, congressional...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
JAL Japan Airlines Mileage Bank: Earn Double Miles on Fiji Airways flights out of Tokyo
JAL Mileage Bank members can earn 2x the miles when flying on Fiji Airways between Tokyo and Nadi in all eligible fare classes. The Double Miles offer: Earn 2x Mileage Bank Miles when you fly on Fiji Airways between Japan and Fiji and credit those flights to your JMB account....
The Bulkhead Seat
Delta Announces Leadership Changes as Operations Chief John Laughter Retires
Delta Air Lines has unveiled a series of leadership changes as longtime operations leader… The post Delta Announces Leadership Changes as Operations Chief John Laughter Retires appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
Rove Miles: Earn transferable miles for bookings & shopping (increased welcome bonus)
Rove Miles debuted last year and bills itself as the first universal airline mile. While that specific claim seems a bit boisterous, given the plethora of transferable points currencies on the market, this is nonetheless a platform worth using, particularly for booking paid hotel stays or for its shopping portal,...
One Mile at a Time
Citi AAdvantage Business Card 75K Bonus Miles Limited Time Offer
Link: Learn more about the Citi / AAdvantage Business World Elite Mastercard
Points With a Crew
Buy United miles with up to a 100% bonus
For a limited time, you can get up to a 100% bonus miles when buying United miles. But is it worth it? Actually I only recommend buying miles in 3 instances: if you ...
Monkey Miles
30% Tranfser Bonus Chase to Wyndham
Chase recently added Wyndham Rewards as am Ultimate Rewards transfer partner and just published a 30% bonus running until 3/31/26 Here is the full list of Chase Ultimate Rewards transfer partners: The post 30% Tranfser Bonus Chase to Wyndham appeared first on Monkey Miles.
Points Miles and Bling
ExpertFlyer Adds Enhanced Seat Maps, Expanded Upgrade Search, and More Award Alerts
ExpertFlyer, a critical tool widely used by frequent flyers to monitor award availability, seat maps, and upgrades, has announced a… The post ExpertFlyer Adds Enhanced Seat Maps, Expanded Upgrade Search, and More Award Alerts appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
Wild About Travel
Flying via the Middle East right now. Practical tips, not panic, for travellers.
Are you about to fly internationally? With a Middle Eastern airline or to, through or over the Middle East? Many airlines and transit hubs are affected, with flights paused, rerouted or heavily delayed across the region. Check your specific airline and route for the latest status before you travel. Before...
2PAXfly
WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday 1 March, 2026
It’s been a big week in Australian aviation, especially with the announcement of Qantas’ half-year results, a direct route from Brisbane to Las Vegas, and surprising changes to their loyalty scheme.  A lot of posts to catch up on in this Review, so read on: QANTAS: First International A321XLR route...
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QANTAS: First International A321XLR route announced — Brisbane to Manila
According to a story on ET, the first international A321XLR route will be Brisbane to Manila, commencing on 25 October 2026. But don’t get too excited, because there won’t be any flat beds, just domestic Business Class recliners. So, aside from a newer, quieter, more highly pressured plane, it’s a...
Wild About Travel
Qantas’ “New Era” For Status
Qantas has just made it more expensive to stay loyal. Funny how that works. The airline is calling it a ‘new era’ for its Frequent Flyer program. I’d call it a quiet price hike dressed up in marketing language. This is a change I’ve been waiting on for months. After...
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QANTAS: MASSIVE overhaul of Qantas Frequent Flyer program. The good and the bad
Qantas is making it easier to earn Status Credits without setting foot on a plane, but there are positives and negatives. As part of its sweeping overhaul of the loyalty program, the airline will lift the annual threshold required to retain status, even as it introduces rollover credits and more...
Wild About Travel
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth): A City That Feels Lost.
I had just had an amazing week on the Garden Route, exploring wineries, seeing whales, and enjoying hikes, coffee, food, and South African hospitality. Enjoy some of the photos! When my Baz Bus minibus (great service by the way) reached Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth, we arrived in a very different world....
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QANTAS: New search tool allows region-to-region Classic Rewards search across partner airlines
Qantas is promising to roll out a major upgrade to how members search for Classic Reward seats in March 2026. It could dramatically improve your chances of finding low-points Classic Rewards redemptions. Over at ET they have seen a preview, and this is what they found. Region-to-Region search The new...
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QANTAS: Frequent Flyer changes evaluated, and when they roll out
Qantas is billing these largely status-related changes as a ‘new era’ for Frequent Flyers. Here’s what’s coming, what I think of it, and when it will arrive. Read on to find out what it means if you’re chasing Silver, protecting Gold or sitting comfortably at Platinum. March 2026: A better...