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QANTAS: ‘Economy Plus’ now launched
Qantas has now launched its newest cabin product, and as of today, Monday 2 February, it’s available for booking. Economy Plus was first announced back in November 2025. The product, which provides four extra inches, increases the seat pitch at the front of the economy section from 30 to 34...
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The Surreal Magic of Walking Where Ships Should Be: Helsinki in Winter
My Strava doesn’t lie. It shows me walking 300 metres across the water from Helsinki’s shoreline, just near Kaivopuisto in southern Helsinki, to the island of Harakka. In winter, Helsinki can spend weeks below zero Celsius, which means vast areas of the sea freeze into thick ice. The 7 metres...
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WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday, 1 February 2026
Hope you are having a great weekend. Below is a summary of stories that appeared in the blog over the last week. QANTAS: Sydney to Sapporo, Japan flights doubled for next ski season By 2paxfly on 31 Jan 2026 12:35 pmThe international arm of Qantas has never been afraid of...
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QANTAS: Sydney to Sapporo, Japan flights doubled for next ski season
The international arm of Qantas has never been afraid of exploiting a trend. This time it’s eyeing off winter escape to Hokkaido, Japan for the 2026/2027 snow season. Qantas will significantly increase capacity on its Sydney–Sapporo route next ski season, lifting services from three flights per week to as many...
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Frequent Miler
Current point transfer bonuses for February 2026
The best points rewards programs, in our opinion, are those that allow points to be transferred to many different airline and hotel loyalty programs. In this way, it’s often possible to get outsized value from your points. For example, suppose you want to fly lie-flat business class to Europe. Prices...
Points With a Crew
Should you buy Alaska Miles With (up to) a 100% Bonus?
Alaska is back with another offer on buying bonus miles, offering a big bonus on miles when you buy at least...
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AI Invented a Hot Spring. Tourists Actually Went Looking for It
AI is still in its infancy and is well known to make mistakes. It lies. It makes stuff up. It hallucinates. And sometimes it just does stuff that’s wrong –…
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Barclays Aviator to Citi transition April 2026: What we know and what we don’t
We now have a clearer picture as to the details regarding the transition of Barclays Aviator and Aviator Silver cardholders to Citi accounts. The accounts will be moving to Citi in April 2026, and Barclays cardholders will get a bit of a “best of both worlds” in terms of having...
Miles To Memories
inKind Doubles Referral Bonus, Earn $50 For Every Invite
inKind is one of my favorite apps for savings at bars, restaurants and cafés. New York City has plenty of options, as do many other major cities. The post inKind Doubles Referral Bonus, Earn $50 For Every Invite appeared first on Miles to Memories.
ATX Jetsetter
Delta is Launching Service Between Austin and Asheville This Summer
In its latest expansion in Austin, Delta Air Lines is launching Saturday-only, summer seasonal, service to Asheville, NC. The post Delta is Launching Service Between Austin and Asheville This Summer appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
One Mile at a Time
Waldorf Astoria New York: Historic, Grand, Friendly, Spacious, Pricey Hotel
I just spent a night at the 375-key Waldorf Astoria New York, which reopened in mid-2025, after a transformative eight-year renovation. Ive been intrigued by this hotel, given what an icon it is, and also how much it changed since pre-renovation (when it had 1,400+ rooms).
The Bulkhead Seat
World of Hyatt® Promo: Bonus Journeys Returns With the Ability to Earn Up to 28,000 Points
Hyatt just announced its first global promotion of 2026. The return of Hyatt’s Bonus… The post World of Hyatt® Promo: Bonus Journeys Returns With the Ability to Earn Up to 28,000 Points appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Miles To Memories
Vegas Legend on Saving the City – WHAT ARE WE MISSING + More Caesars Deals Incoming!
Vegas legend chimes in on saving the city, Caesars releases more deals, vintage Vegas pins, A's ballpark flyover & 6 more weeks of winter? The post Vegas Legend on Saving the City – WHAT ARE WE MISSING + More Caesars Deals Incoming! appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Best Western Rewards – Get a $50 gift card when staying 3 nights in Australia & New Zealand (February 2 Bonus Offer Highlight)
Today's bonus offer highlight is one more gift card offer from Best Western Rewards where you can earn a $50 gift card when staying 3 nights in Australia and New Zealand! Check out all of the new bonuses added today: The post Best Western Rewards – Get a $50 gift card...
One Mile at a Time
World Of Hyatt 2026 Bonus Journeys Promotion: Earn Up To 28K Bonus Points
World of Hyatt has just launched its first global promotion of 2026, which many members will no doubt be happy to see. The promotion isn’t anything to get too excited about (as is the norm with hotel promotions nowadays), but something is better than nothing!
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New Chase Offer for AT&T Wireless, Save $75 When You Spend $100 or More
There's an new targeted Chase Offer on select credit cards. Cardholders will receive a $75 credit wen making $100 or more AT&T Wireless payments. The post New Chase Offer for AT&T Wireless, Save $75 When You Spend $100 or More appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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Save Up to 20% With Air India Namaste World Sale — Plus…
You can save up to 20% off of tickets for base fares during the Air India Namaste World Sale, which is offering deals that are worthy of your consideration for seats in the economy class cabin aboard airplanes operated by Air India for one way transatlantic flights starting at $612.00...
The Alviator
Review: Cathay Pacific The Bridge Business Class Lounge, Hong Kong (HKG) [2025]
A review of Cathay Pacific's The Bridge lounge at Hong Kong Airport, which re-opened after a refurbishment in 2024. The post Review: Cathay Pacific The Bridge Business Class Lounge, Hong Kong (HKG) [2025] appeared first on The Alviator.
Frequent Miler
Best Credit Card Offers for February 2026
Which rewards credit card is right for you? Find the best publicly available credit card offers all on this one page. We'll show you the best credit cards for spend, frequent flyer miles, hotel points, cash back, and more. The post Best Credit Card Offers for February 2026 appeared first on...
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Influencer Sleeps Shirtless In Emirates Business Class…Here’s Why You Shouldn’t
A viral video of a social media personality “sleeping” shirtless in Emirates’ business class cabin has reignited debates about inflight etiquette, influence culture, and what should be considered acceptable behavior at 30,000 feet. Influencer Sleeps Shirtless In Emirates Business Class…And Yes, You Should Still Keep Your Shirt On I’ve covered...
View from the Wing
Waymo Can Finally Go to SFO — But Drop-Off Is Forced to the Rental Car Center While Uber Gets the Terminal [Roundup]
Waymo can finally take riders to SFO, but airport rules still force drop-offs at the rental car center while Uber and Lyft can go straight to the terminal. Also in this roundup: Charlotte’s lounge pipeline is finally real, United and American keep battling in Chicago, a former Chicago migrant shelter...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Glasses in a Rush (Or, New Spectacles Time) – Growing Old in Style
Glasses (Spectacles) in a Rush. Because it’s nice to see things properly sometimes Growing Old in Style Sometimes it’s nice to see when travelling. If I can pick up glasses that are ready to go in 30 minutes or so when travelling, even better. Time to go shopping for spectacles…....
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Uber’s New Move Is the Most Un-Uber Thing Yet
Uber didn’t just change how we get a ride. It changed how the ride ended. Before rideshare apps, the most unpredictable part of getting around a city often wasn’t the…
Miles To Memories
New Amex Offers for Virgin Atlantic and IKEA
American Express has many new Amex Offers available as we get into February. Some of them can be useful, but there's not many that are worth getting excited about. The post New Amex Offers for Virgin Atlantic and IKEA appeared first on Miles to Memories.
View from the Wing
Citi Strata Elite Credit Sweet Spot Explained — How To Use The $200 Splurge, $200 Blacklane, $300 Hotel, And Lounge Access
Citi’s new Strata Elite card doesn’t just come with a 100,000 point bonus – its Splurge, Blacklane, and $300 hotel credits are timed to the calendar year, so you can use them twice in your first cardmember year. Here’s exactly how to stack those perks, plus Priority Pass and Admirals...
Travel Points Playbook
Act Fast! Southwest Out with Another Companion Pass Offer
Southwest has released another offer this week to earn a short-term Companion Pass for use this fall. This… The post Act Fast! Southwest Out with Another Companion Pass Offer appeared first on Travel Points Playbook.
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50% transfer bonus to Marriott Bonvoy from Chase Ultimate Rewards
Through February 28th, 2026, you can get a 50% transfer bonus when transferring your Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Marriott Bonvoy. The Deal Chase Ultimate Rewards is offering a 50% transfer bonus when you transfer points to Marriott Bonvoy through 2/28/26. With the bonus: 1,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points =...
One Mile at a Time
Hilton Tries To Sell Diamond Member (Me) Overpriced Upgrade At Check-In: Fair?
I’m briefly in New York, and decided to check out the iconic Waldorf Astoria New York, which recently reopened after a massive renovation. While I’ll share some initial thoughts shortly, in this post I’d like to talk about an interesting occurrence at check-in, as I’m curious how others feel about...
Wild About Travel
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth): A City That Has Lost Its Way.
I rode by minibus along the Garden Route after a week exploring wineries, hikes, whales, coffee, food and South African hospitality. We arrived in Port Elizabeth in a different world. Load shedding had struck, the streets were dark, traffic lights blank or flashing, and pools of water from generators showed...
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Rovaniemi, Finland – Santa, snow, and Arctic light
Rovaniemi is a small Arctic city that sells hard on Santa and northern lights, but underneath the Christmas branding there is a real Lapland hub for winter activities and slow tundra days. It works best if you accept the tourist kitsch, time your visit for snow or autumn colours, and...
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AIRLINES: What is a codeshare agreement and why they matter
If you’ve ever booked a flight on Qantas, only to discover you’re actually flying on an Emirates or Cathay Pacific aircraft, you’ve already encountered a codeshare agreement . Although you may not have realised it when you booked. Codesharing allows airlines to dramatically expand their networks without buying more planes...
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: Starts Canberra to Bali direct route
Canberra has few direct international connections. Maybe Doha and Fiji, which also, fortunately, function as launch pads for additional international destinations. You can now add Bali to that list, with Virgin Australia launching its first-ever international service from the nation’s capital, from 22 June 2026. Canberrans will no longer need...
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Cape Town: Beautiful and Complicated
I came to Cape Town hoping to like it and ended up loving it. I want to encourage other visitors to look beyond the surface here. It’s a complex and fascinating place. Introducing the CityThe road from the modern Cape Town airport passes through the sprawling townships of Langa, Nyanga...
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Seventeen Mega Groups: How Airline Consolidation could rewire the World
In my last post, I showed how the airline industry has consolidated significantly, with most European and US airlines falling into just three mega-groups that control a significant share of the world’s seats. But the consolidation appears nowhere near over. The airline industry is genuinely hard to forecast. Hub airports,...
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AIRLINES: What is an interline agreement and why they matter
Most travellers would have no idea what an airline interline agreement is. But if you’ve ever checked a bag through to your final destination on two different airlines, been rebooked after a delay, or stitched together a multi-airline itinerary, you’ve probably almost certainly the beneficiary of one. Put simply, an...
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UNITED KINGDOM: New entry rules a costly trap for Australian dual citizens
Australians who also hold British citizenship are facing a rude shock with new UK border rules coming into force later this year. From February 25, 2026, anyone holding British or Irish citizenship will be required to enter the United Kingdom with a valid UK or Irish passport or a Certificate...