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QANTAS: A380s to get WiFi by 2027
But you will have to wait until early 2027. The A380s are scheduled to have their repeatedly delayed WiFi upgrade by then, but it’s slow Viasat not peppy Starlink. At least usage is free across classes. Qantas has now installed satellite internet across its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet and most...
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QANTAS: World’s most punctual airline in June 2026!
That’s according to aviation data company OAG, as reported in the AFR. They note that 87.16% of Qantas flights arrived on time during the month. That placed the Flying Kangaroo just ahead of Colombia’s Avianca, which recorded an on-time arrival rate of 87%. Subcontinental airline Indigo came in third with...
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September 8, 2024, by Martin J CowlingLeave A Comment OverviewBudapest has long been one of my favorite cities, and this winter visit marks my tenth time here. My first visit was back in 1990, when the city was still shaking off the remnants of communism and transitioning to capitalism. Nearly...
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HOTEL REVIEW: Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT, Wellington
This hotel has a split personality. Although they share public spaces, the two buildings in this accommodation are marketed as two different hotels, even though they share a lot of the same DNA. Yes, it’s confusing. I stayed at the other half of the hotel a few years ago, marketed...
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QANTAS: A380s to get WiFi by 2027
But you will have to wait until early 2027. The A380s are scheduled to have their repeatedly delayed WiFi upgrade by then, but it’s slow Viasat not peppy Starlink. At least usage is free across classes. Qantas has now installed satellite internet across its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet and most...
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Marriott Bonvoy Business Review – 150K Points AND $125 (Offer Ending Soon)
The Marriott Bonvoy Business card has a new welcome offer that is potentially worth hundreds of dollars (or more). This one credit card offer could make your next vacation ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Find the Antipode of Many Places Around the World
If you have ever wanted to find the antipode of many places around the world, you can do so in seconds with a nifty Internet web site. The definition of antipode is...
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Sapphire Reserve® Exclusive Tables expanded again, but many restaurants removed
The Chase Sapphire Reserve® card includes twice-annual $150 credits for restaurant spending at Sapphire Reserve Exclusive Tables. These are a curated selection of high-end restaurants available through a special version of OpenTable. With the new Sapphire Reserve card, you do NOT need to make a reservation or pay through Chase...
The Bulkhead Seat
Lounge Review: Alaska Airlines Lounge (SEA – C Concourse)
After my flight from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), I had some time to…
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The best credit card travel credits | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep366 | 7-10-26
On today’s podcast episode, if you couldn’t get enough of Basic Economy, don’t worry! Delta has introduced Basic Business. And we’ll talk about Credit card Travel Credits: which are worthwhile and which are worthless. The best credit card travel credits Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite...
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Targeted Virgin Red Mastercard Offer: 1,500 Points For Using A Digital Wallet
I’ll be honest: my Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard hasn’t been working hard lately. I signed up for the card, earned the welcome bonus, and after that, it mostly became one…
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How to apply Marriott free night certs to upgraded rooms
Some Marriott hotels allow you to add points or cash to a free-night award to secure an upgraded room. That can be a good option, but it’s frustrating when you want to apply a free-night certificate. By default, Marriott won’t let you book these upgraded rooms with a certificate. Fortunately,...
Miles To Memories
Icahn Circles Caesars, Park MGM’s Weak Offering, Waymo’s Big Milestone & Las Vegas Jacks?
Caesars takeover woes, another NBA team name, Park MGM's weak offering, Nacho Daddy and robotaxis takeover!
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SkyWest Lost A Case Over Relentless Sexual Harassment—Then Said The Victim Should Have Taken Psychiatric Drugs
After a jury found SkyWest liable for relentless sexual harassment at its DFW maintenance operation, the airline argued the victim should have reduced her emotional suffering through therapy and psychiatric drugs. The Fifth Circuit said Title VII imposes no such duty.
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Wells Fargo: $400 / $550 / $825 bonus for new business checking account (no direct deposit required)
Wells Fargo has expanded an excellent promotion for new business checking account customers that’s available online or at a branch. It offers one of three tiers: a $400 bonus for depositing $2,500 and maintaining that balance for ~30 days; a $550 bonus for depositing $10K; or an $825 bonus for...
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Kickstarter: TORVX All-in-One Magnetic Charger and Recorder
The TORVX All-in-One Magnetic Charger also doubles as a voice recorder, and has a battery life of over 30 hours. It's on Kickstarter, but only for a few more...
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7 Travel Secrets That Aren’t Really Secrets – Most Tourists Just Don’t Know Them
For better or worse, travel often feels like it’s divided into the “haves” and the “have-nots.” The “haves” are the people with mountains of airline miles and hotel points. They…
The Bulkhead Seat
Hyatt Expands the Number of Hotels That Don’t Accept Suite Upgrade Awards (Full List)
One of my favorite benefits of Hyatt’s loyalty program is the ability to earn…
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Top 5 Hotel Bonus Points offers for July 2026
Here are our Top Hotel Stay Bonuses for this month! These are for stays that you credit to a hotel frequent guest program. Many of these offers go beyond this month so don’t count them out for stays you’re booking past this month. If none of the offers listed below...
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Amex Business Checking Offering Best Ever Bonus: 70K Membership Rewards [Targeted]
More people have been targeted for the Amex Business Checking account 70K bonus. We have a link that you can try to check for yourself too.
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,...
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$100 back on $500 at Sixt with targeted Amex Offer (enrollment required)
There’s a new Amex Offer out today that’s good for $100 back when you enroll in the offer, then spend $500 or more at Sixt Car Rental. This could potentially make for a good stack with Capital One Shopping, given the big The Deal A new targeted Amex Offer is...
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Blind Passenger With Guide Dog Blocked From Escalator At Houston Airport: “I Do Not Care”
Securityat Houston Intercontinental blocked a blind passenger with a guide dog from using an escalator, even after he explained he couldn’t see elevator buttons. When challenged, the worker replied: “I do not care.”
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Top 5 Flight Bonus Miles and Points Offers for July 2026
Here are our Top 5 Flight Bonus Mile/Point Offers for this month. This post is of course for bonuses for flying this month however many of these offers go beyond so don’t count them out for flights you need to book past this month. If none of the offers listed...
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What Is Courtyard By Marriott Supposed To Be Now?
Some hotel brands are easy to understand because they’re consistent. Hampton Inn, Fairfield Inn and Holiday Inn Express all fall into the same general category: free breakfast, basic amenities and…
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Delta Launching Los Angeles To Manila Flights In 2027, As Part Of New Asia Push
Historically, Delta Air Lines has shied away from ultra long haul flights, with a limited number of exceptions. However, that’s slowly starting to change. Delta recently launched flights to Hong Kong (HKG), and Riyadh (RUH) flights are expected soon as well.
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Hyatt Expands List of Hotels That Don’t Accept Suite Upgrade Awards
Hyatt has quietly updated the list of properties where Suite Upgrade Awards cannot be used, adding two new hotels to the exclusion list.
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Bummer: American Backtracks, Claws Back 25k Mile Bonuses from Business Accounts
Yesterday I wrote about a deal I took AAdvantage, er, advantage of, earning 25k bonus miles both for…
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QANTAS: Does Project Sunrise indicate a more premium, lower-volume international strategy, as Joe Aston says?
In an Australian Financial Review opinion piece over the weekend, Joe Aston, author of The Chairman’s Lounge: The inside story of how Qantas sold us out, argues that Qantas is changing its international strategy. His core argument is that Project Sunrise is not simply a new pair of ultra-long-haul routes:...
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WEEKLY REVIEW: SUNDAY 5 JULY, 2026
Hello travellers, We are finally home, although we have spent most of the week besieged by builders completing various aspects of our repairs and renovation. The dust has mainly settled and been cleaned away. As with all building work, there are still a few issues and complications to resolve. That...
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RIYADH AIR: What are reviewers’ first impressions
Saudi Arabia’s new flag carrier, Riyadh Air, has now carried its first paying passengers in its own Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. The early verdict from critics is fairly consistent. Riyadh Air looks exceptionally good. It is serving food, drinks and attention at a level many established airlines would struggle to match....
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INDONESIA/WEST PAPUA: Pilot killed and aircraft burned in remote highlands attack
An American pilot flying one of the small aircraft that keep Indonesia’s remote Papuan highlands connected has been killed after his Pilatus PC-6 Porter was attacked and burned at an isolated airstrip. This tragedy highlights the perils of flying into disputed areas, amid political turmoil. Captain Nicholas F. Gosselin was...
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: EconomyFlex fares gain free same-day Fly Ahead feature
For those whose business meetings end early and want to get back home sooner, Virgin Australia is extending its Fly Ahead feature to eligible domestic Economy Flex passengers. This allows them to move to an earlier flight on the same day without paying a change fee or fare difference. It...
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EMIRATES: New-generation lounges roll out globally, but Sydney is still waiting
Emirates is rolling out a new ‘signature’ lounge concept across its global network, beginning with Munich and Frankfurt and continuing to Manchester, Mauritius and Istanbul later this year. The airline says it will spend more than AED50 million (AU$20 million) on each next-generation lounge. That is a substantial sum. Passengers...
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QANTAS: COVID credit class action means more than a million customers will receive payout notices
More than one million Qantas customers are set to receive notices explaining how to claim compensation. These customers were issued flight credits, rather than refunds, for cancelled flights during the COVID-19 pandemic. Law firm Echo Law began contacting eligible customers on Monday, 29 June. This follows Qantas’ March settlement of...
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QANTAS: Flooding closes LAX First Lounge, premium dining moves next door
Qantas’ Los Angeles First Lounge has been temporarily closed by flooding, according to the Qantas Lounge page. That means the closure of one of the best overseas lounge experiences for premium passengers on the long trek to Australia. The airline has not set a reopening date on its lounge website....