Wild About Travel
After 300 Airports, Here Are the Best and Worst
After many decades of flying, I’ve now passed through 300 airports. It’s a slightly ridiculous milestone, but it does give me a bit of authority when I say what makes a great airport and what makes a terrible one. There are seven things that win me over with airports: 1....
2PAXfly
FINNAIR: Melbourne to Helsinki flights via Bangkok from October 2026
Finnair is heading to Australia, and not just on a wet-lease to Qantas. The Helsinki-based oneworld carrier will commence a new daily service to Melbourne, beginning 25 October 2026 (subject to approvals). It will be operated with an Airbus A350. This will be the airline’s first-ever scheduled flights to Australia....
2PAXfly
FINNAIR: Melbourne to Helsinki flights via Bangkok from October 2026
Finnair is heading to Australia, and not just on a wet-lease to Qantas. The Helsinki-based oneworld carrier will commence a new daily service to Melbourne, beginning 25 October 2026 (subject to approvals). It will be operated with an Airbus A350. This will be the airline’s first-ever scheduled flights to Australia....
2PAXfly
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: Antisemitic outburst by 19yo on Bali–Sydney flight
With Sydney siders still reeling from the massacre of those celebrating Hanukkah at Bondi Beach on Sunday, a 19-year-old passenger has been arrested on a Virgin Australia flight. The 19-year-old is accused of an alleged antisemitic outburst on board a Virgin Australia flight from Bali to Sydney. This incident comes...
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PointsMath
Current Airlines Status Match and Challenge Promotions
Airlines and hotels launch status match promotions from time to time. Some programs also have Status challenge promotions. Here is the current airline’s status match and challenge promotions you can use. Airlines Status Match/Challenge Promotions [Paid] Here is the list of status matches or challenge promotions that you can use:...
The Bulkhead Seat
Andaz One Bangkok Officially Opened This Week
Hyatt has officially opened the Andaz One Bangkok. This is the brand’s first property… The post Andaz One Bangkok Officially Opened This Week appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
Frequent Miler’s Favorite Hotels of 2025
The Frequent Miler team isn’t just sitting around earning miles and signing up for new credit cards. Ok, we are. But we don’t just do that. We also travel a lot. Between all of us, we’ve spent at least a couple of hundred nights in hotels this year. But which...
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
My Itinerary For Antarctica
This article outlines my itinerary for my recent expedition in Antarctica. It will also include links to future articles once they are written and published; and the article itself will be republished in the future whenever it is updated after today, Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 8:03 in the evening...
Monkey Miles
Up to 400k! Capital One Venture X Business latest offer
Capital One announces a new premium business card the Capital One Spark Travel Elite The post Up to 400k! Capital One Venture X Business latest offer appeared first on Monkey Miles.
Your Mileage May Vary
This Manhattan Park Is Off-Limits 364 Days a Year—Here’s the One Hour You’re Allowed In
Many people seem to enjoy the excitement of going into places where they’re generally or usually not allowed to go. They may be abandoned sites, like Discovery Island and River…
ATX Jetsetter
Guide to American Airlines Admirals Club Access
An in depth guide to American Airlines Admirals Club access domestically and abroad when traveling with the airline and its partners. The post Guide to American Airlines Admirals Club Access appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
View from the Wing
This Marriott Hotel Is Fed Up With Elites — The Sign Says You Are Not Even Entitled To Water
A Marriott hotel got so tired of elite guests demanding free bottled water that it put up a blunt sign: you are not entitled to it. And while the message is rude, it is also basically correct—pointing to what's wrong with how Bonvoy works. Continue reading This Marriott Hotel Is Fed...
Points With a Crew
The 28 worst tourist traps out there
How can you tell a tourist trap from an interesting sight? After reading a list of 28 of the worst tourist traps out there, I was surprised to see how many of those I'd been to - I definitely have to agree with #1 on the list...
Your Mileage May Vary
Last-Minute Travel Gifts for Frequent Flyers
With Christmas quickly approaching, you may have missed the chance to buy the perfect gift for your loved ones. However, if you’re part of a Secret Santa (or you just…
Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – Scoot Embraer E190-E2 departing Singapore Changi
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Scoot Embraer E190-E2 departing Singapore Changi Airport on a short-haul hop. Scoot (the low-cost carrier of the Singapore Airlines Group) operates a fleet of nine Embraer E190-E2s in its regional fleet, using them on routes...
One Mile at a Time
When Should You Redeem Points For Hotel Stays? How I Do The Math…
In the past, I’ve written about how to decide whether to pay cash or redeem miles for flights. In this post, I’d like to take a look at how to decide whether to pay cash or redeem points for hotel stays.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Other Airports Should Follow the Lead of This Airport — If Only For One Reason…
After having been known for 14 years as Bob Hope Airport, the name reverted back to Hollywood Burbank Airport in 2017 — a name this airport in California had not been officially called since 1978. Originally known as United Airport in 1930, the airport has had its name changed to —...
View from the Wing
Pilot’s Emergency Highway Landing Saved Lives — Red Lake Indian Tribe Seized His Plane, And It Doesn’t Even Matter That’s Illegal
A pilot's engine failed mid-flight, forcing an emergency landing on Minnesota's State Highway 89 crossing the Red Lake Reservation. The Red Lake Indian Tribe seized his plane, citing their own illegal 20,000-foot no-fly rule—despite clear federal preemption. But enforcing federal rights is costly and complicated, meaning the tribe's actions might...
Wild About Travel
After 300 Airports, Here Are the Best and Worst
After many decades of flying, I’ve now passed through 300 airports. It’s a slightly ridiculous milestone, but it does give me a bit of authority when I say what makes a great airport and what makes a terrible one. There are seven things that win me over with airports: 1....
Your Mileage May Vary
That Time When a TSA Worker Was NICE to Me! {{{THUD}}}
As has been said many times before, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)  doesn’t have the best reputation. Of course, they try their best to communicate things, such as the procedures…
Miles To Memories
Break Time! My Last Points and Miles Moves of 2025
I'm pretty much done with 2025, but I have a few points and miles moves left. Here's what matters most to me in the final days of the year. The post Break Time! My Last Points and Miles Moves of 2025 appeared first on Miles to Memories.
One Mile at a Time
Marriott Cobalt Elite: What Is This Super Secret, Exclusive Status?
Many loyalty programs have invitation-only elite tiers, like American Concierge Key, Delta 360, United Global Services, and Hyatt Courtesy Card.
Live and Let’s Fly
48 Hours In New York City For Family Christmas Magic
My daughter had been romanticizing Christmas in New York City and with nearly no notice, my wife and I decided to make it happen. Behold the power of points.  Let’s Go To New York City At 3:30 in the afternoon on a Tuesday, my wife got a crazy idea to...
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: Copenhagen Marriott Hotel
We spent a few days in Copenhagen to check out the Christmas markets. It… The post Hotel Review: Copenhagen Marriott Hotel appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Altitude Yes
Airbus A350 Damage Forces Japan Airlines to Delay, Cancel Long-Haul Flights
The aircraft damage comes at a critical time for Japan Airlines, striking the heart of peak holiday travel. The post Airbus A350 Damage Forces Japan Airlines to Delay, Cancel Long-Haul Flights first appeared on Altitude Yes.
The Bulkhead Seat
Alaska Airlines Brings Back Premium Class Snack Basket on Long-Haul Flights
Alaska Airlines is bringing back an in-flight perk to elevate the travel experience for… The post Alaska Airlines Brings Back Premium Class Snack Basket on Long-Haul Flights appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Points With a Crew
17 Tech and Travel Deals at Amazon This Weekend
Some decent Amazon weekend deals on travel and tech gear going on this weekend, including headphones, luggage, locks, packing cubes and supplies, travel books and ...
Wild About Travel
A Personal Message in light of the Bondi massacre
Today’s post is a very personal one and I have wondered whether to post at all, but this is my blog, so here goes. I have written previously here about my experience four months ago when I was caught in a mass shooting at a local market in Bangkok. The...
2PAXfly
THAI AIRWAYS: Baggage changes. What you need to know
Baggage rules are changing at Thai Airways. In a major move, the airline is changing from weight-based allowances to a piece-based system, with weight and dimension limits for all passengers from 2 March 2026. Whatever class you are flying in first, business or the cheapest economy fare, your checked bags...
Wild About Travel
What the new US entry rules really mean.
This week, media and travellers are reacting to a new US proposal that would greatly expand the data the US collects from applicants under the ESTA Visa waiver program. In this post, I delve into what it means for those of us who use visa‑waiver travel to go to the...
2PAXfly
QANTAS: Power banks banned from todaym 15 December. What you need to know
From today, Monday 15 December 2025, Qantas, Jetstar and QantasLink has banned the use of portable power banks on all flights. Qantas group airlines are joining a growing list of airlines responding to a sharp rise in lithium battery fires in cabins and lounges worldwide. You’ll still be allowed to...
2PAXfly
BORDERS: Visa Waiver Program to require social media, phone numbers and IP history from Australians
Australian travellers who want to head to New York at Christmas, or Coachella in spring, or to trek through the Grand Canyon may soon face a very different pre-departure checklist. It could soon include handing over five years of social media accounts, five years of phone numbers, and 10 years...
2PAXfly
QANTAS: A380 wing panel peels on first flight out of mothballs
Qantas’ big, shiny, triumphantly returned Airbus A380 has been unceremoniously benched in Los Angeles after part of its left wing peeled apart on its first commercial flight back in service. This happened after news releases only a few days ago with Qantas chest-beating about the superjumbo’s grand return after a...
2PAXfly
QATAR AIRWAYS: Surprise CEO dumping without explanation. Why?
In a surprise move a few days ago, Qatar Airways has replaced its chief executive with immediate effect. This is the second leadership change in just a couple of years after Akbar Al Baker relinquished his 27-year reign. The Gulf carrier appointed Hamad Ali Al-Khater as its new Group CEO...
2PAXfly
QANTAS: International flights return to the Gold Coast (OOL). Fly direct to New Zealand 3 times a week
In a win for Gold Coast travellers, Qantas is bringing back overseas flights from the Gold Coast (formerly Coolangatta) Airport for the first time in almost five years. Qantas will launch Gold Coast to Auckland services from 16 June 2026. This will reconnect Queensland’s beach capital with New Zealand three...