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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: Corporate affairs head demonstrates double standards on social media
This story was reported by Hannah Wootton, in the AFR. As you will see, there are now deleted posts involved, making this difficult to verify independently. However, the AFR is a journal of record and demonstrates traditional journalistic ethics, so I am inclined to trust their reporting. Since he’s Virgin...
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QANTAS: Project Sunrise, test flights start, certification and other delays
On the day Qantas celebrates the successful maiden test flight of the first Project Sunrise Airbus A350-1000ULR, I thought it might be timely to look more closely at the project. Below, I examine publicly available information and other possible reasons for the delay in the aircraft and project launches. The...
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: Last chance to claim Travel Credits from COVID-19 period
If you still have a Virgin Australia COVID-era travel credit sitting unloved in your digital bottom drawer, it’s your final boarding call. Credits issued for cancelled flights between 21 April 2020 and 31 July 2022 expire on 30 June 2026. And here is the kicker, Virgin says you don’t just...
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QANTAS: Trialing automated gates in Sydney at T3
“Computer says no” is coming to a Qantas departure gate near you. The airline is trialling automated boarding gates at Sydney Airport’s domestic Terminal 3, with the machines set to do what gate agents have been trying to do for years: enforce Group Boarding without having to smile through clenched...
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Lufthansa 787 Drops Onto Its Nose Before Los Angeles Flight — Up To $200,000 In Passenger Compensation Owed
A Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 bound for Los Angeles had its nose gear collapse or unexpectedly retract, injuring several employees. The flight was canceled, and passengers may now be eligible for EU261 compensation that could reach $200,000.
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: More Passenger Innovations in Hamburg – To Aircraft Interiors Expo with British Airways
More Passenger Innovations in Hamburg To Aircraft Interiors Expo with British Airways It’s time for a little, small (by your authors’ standards) trip report, this time focusing on Passenger Experience in Hamburg. Including a few sprurpsines on the way. Are they positive ones? You’ll have to read through the segments...
Monkey Miles
Ending in a couple days: Richard Branson’s Kenyan Safari Lodge “Finch Hattons” discounted stays through December ( Was 190k per night, now 125k )
I’ve been on a few safaris in my life and one of them was at the Richard Branson Ulusaba safari lodge in South Africa and it was absolutely incredible. Branson doesn’t do anything unless it’s 5 star and top notch. It’s rare to be able to book safaris with points...
Miles To Memories
Faye Travel Insurance: Get Your Travel Insurance Quote In Mere Seconds
If you are looking for coverage on your next trip then you should check out Faye Travel Insurance. It takes mere seconds to get your quote.
Points Miles and Bling
BMO’s Insane $900 Chequing Account Bonus
While PMB is focused on the credit cards and the premium travel, who doesn’t love free money in their wallet?…
{Tech} for Travel
OneOdio Monitor 60 Headphones Review: Serious Sound For Less
OneOdio Monitor 60 Headphones Review: Are these affordable wired cans too bulky for travel, or ideal for longer listening away from home? The post OneOdio Monitor 60 Headphones Review: Serious Sound For Less appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
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Lufthansa First Class Awards With Partner Miles: What’s Going On?!?
I’ve had several readers reach out to me about the lack of Lufthansa first class award space using partner miles. For that matter, I was hoping to take advantage of this space myself for an upcoming trip, so I’ve taken a direct interest in this as well.
The Bulkhead Seat
oneworld® Launches First-Ever Hotel Loyalty Partnership With Indian Hotels Company
The oneworld® airline alliance has unveiled a unique loyalty partnership with Indian Hotels Company…
Live and Let’s Fly
Kuwait Airport Reopens, But Can Airlines Trust A Gateway Iran Keeps Targeting?
Kuwait International Airport was struck by drones in a deadly attack attributed by Kuwait and the United States to Iran, damaging Terminal 1 and briefly halting flights. Operations are now resuming, but the larger question is whether Kuwait can remain a reliable aviation gateway if civilian airport infrastructure keeps becoming...
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Review: SAS Plus A330 Premium Economy from Newark to Stockholm
Background and Booking For my Europe Trip, I booked a nice SAS Plus Premium Economy fare for my…
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A Mixed Bag – Our Recent Credit Card Application Results
I can't win 'em all, but I won enough in this series of our recent credit card application results. Did you pick up any of these?
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 589: BoB-ing Around
One of the last free meals is gone for US travelers. Plus inflight internet shifts, new walkways, and some really, really stupid comments (but other people this time, in addition to ours!).
View from the Wing
Passenger Grooms Bare Feet At Airline Seat — Stop It. Just Cut It Out
A passenger took off shoes and socks and began grooming bare feet right at an airline seat, treating the cabin like a private bathroom instead of shared space. The problem is not just that other passengers have to watch — it’s that aircraft seats, carpets and seatbacks are not deep-cleaned...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Save 15% On Award Stays at New Hotel Properties With IHG One Rewards
You can save 15% on award stays at new hotel properties with IHG One Rewards when you stay at your choice of 51 participating new or recently renovated hotel and resort properties of many of the brands of InterContinental Hotels Group worldwide through Monday, November 30, 2026... ...but you must...
Frequent Miler
Book Virgin all-inclusive safari camp for 100k points per night
Virgin Red is again offering a discount on redemptions for Finch Hattons, an all-inclusive safari camp in Kenya. Redemptions cost 100,000 Virgin Red points for two people per night, with a two-night minimum. That price includes two game drives per day, all meals, and transfers to and from the local...
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Delta Air Lines Sees An Opening At LAX, But Los Angeles Has A History Of Humbling Airlines
Delta Air Lines appears increasingly serious about building up Los Angeles, but LAX has humbled many airlines before. The opportunity is real, but so are the limits. Delta’s LAX Ambitions Grow, But Can It Make Los Angeles Work? Yesterday, I wrote about Delta’s plan to open a second Delta One...
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Purchase Virgin Points and get up to 70% Bonus (Buy for 1.13. Re a point)
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club is offering an opportunity to purchase points with up to a 70% bonus on purchased points. Here is how to get the bonus for your next Upper-Class flight on Virgin Atlantic.
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Delta Amex Cards Add Second Free Checked Bag Benefit, An Industry First
We’re used to co-branded airline credit cards offering a free checked bag benefit, but Delta SkyMiles and American Express have just taken this to the next level.
The Points of Life
Shanghai Residency: The QSuites Return Via Bogota
I have flown QSuites too many times to recall. Flying this product again is not why I am excited about this booking. The reason I am excited is that it is almost impossible to find a flight to or from China using points. It is even more difficult to find...
Economy Class & Beyond
China Airlines unveils its new Premium Economy Seat
China Airlines showed off its new Premium Economy Seat at Computex that will be featured aboard its fleet of Boeing 787 aircraft. The airline has chosen to revamp its design, so it not only maintains “The Theme of Oriental Aesthetics” but is also imbued with touches of home through distinctive...
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Delta SkyMiles Sign-Up Bonuses Return With A 125,000 Miles Bonus & New Benefits
Limited time offers are back on co-branded Delta SkyMiles credit cards by Amex, with a brand new benefit. You can earn up to 125,000 miles!
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Brand New Lufthansa Boeing 787 Suffers Gear Collapse At Frankfurt Airport Gate
While it remains to be seen what caused this, it doesn’t look great, especially for a brand new aircraft…
TravelUpdate
Why Airlines Can Still Take Your Carry-On At The Gate
Airlines may still require passengers to check cabin baggage when overhead bin space runs out. This is common when cabin storage is limited.
View from the Wing
Delta Reveals That The Real Business Behind Free Wi-Fi Is Monetizing Your Whole Travel Day
Delta is telling investors the real business behind free Wi-Fi: getting passengers logged in so the airline can turn the entire travel day into a commerce, content, loyalty, and advertising platform. The app, website, onboard Wi-Fi, seatback screens, Amex, Uber, Starbucks, Airbnb, Amazon, media partners, and Delta Concierge AI all...
Wild About Travel
Daftv hotek rules
From five stars in Singapore to a rickety bed and breakfast in Blackpool, a tree house in Zimbabwe, a 747 parked at Stockholm airport, a draughty youth hostel in Nirehn, Scotland, and everything in between means I have slept in a lot of hotel beds. A friend of mine scored...
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BORDER FORCE: Melbourne Airport pilots digital Australia Travel Declaration form with Qantas
Why is it so difficult for Australia to digitise its Travel Declaration card? I certainly don’t know. But apparently, given this is at least the third try, it is. The Australian Border Force is piloting (again) the Australia Travel Declaration (ATD) form, you know that yellow form we all have...
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Drafyh Bergen: Norway’s Fjord-Framed Gem
There are some cities I like, some I love, and some that just smack you in the face with their wow factor. Hence the language in my headline’ Surrounded by seven mountains and nestled beside deep blue waters, Bergen’s scenery is more than spectacular. Founded in 1070, Bergen is Norway’s...
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WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday 31 May, 2026
Greetings from Canada! I’m here crossing the continent over the next few weeks. It’s my first time in this part of North America. I flew with Qantas to Vancouver, stayed overnight at the airport before meeting up with my husband, and then proceeded to our next Canadian destination. What happened...
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QANTAS: Expands points redemptions on Philippine Airlines
Qantas Frequent Flyers can now use points to book Classic Reward seats across the full Philippine Airlines (PAL) network, opening up 15 new island and regional destinations via Manila. Qantas Points can now take you beyond Manila to places like Boracay, Cebu and Palawan with their suspiciously perfect beaches and...
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JETSTAR: Consumer protections threaten airline’s existence
In an article in the SMH, Jetstar chief executive Stephanie Tully warns that the proposed new aviation consumer protections could “undermine Jetstar’s existence”. Quite a phrase from a low-cost airline owned by the Qantas Group. The comments were made to a Senate committee examining the federal government’s planned Aviation Consumer...
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Drfat Perth
OverviewWhen you hear the name “Perth,” it’s worth noting that there are actually three places that share the name: Perth in Scotland, Perth in Tasmania, and the vibrant capital of Western Australia, which I’m reviewing here. Perth, WA, is known for its vast open spaces, stunning coastlines, and year-round sunshine....
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STARLUX: Taiwan’s ‘luxury’ airline to fly to Sydney and Auckland
Sydney looks set to gain a new Taiwanese contender in 2027, with STARLUX, the Taiwan-based airline, having confirmed (ET) plans to launch direct flights between Taipei and Sydney, with Auckland added as a trans-Tasman tag flight. That means Australians could soon have another way to reach Taiwan, North Asia, North...