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QANTAS: WiFi on international flights delayed
Technical issues with supplier Viasat are believed to be at the core of the delayed roll out of WiFi on Qantas international flights. WiFi on board Qantas international flights was promised for late 2024. With days to go, this is not going to happen. 2025 is the earliest Qantas will...
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OMAN AIR: applies to return to Muscat—Singapore route
Aeroroutes is reporting that Oman Air has applied to return flying to Singapore. The application for the Muscat—Singapore service is to commence in September of 2025. Oman Air has been working on its destination and codesharing agreements recently. It has also applied to fly to Athens, increased its Moscow service,...
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QANTAS: Working with Apple to ‘Find My’ luggage through shared location
The new version of the Apple iOS, v 18.2 allows users to share a secure link with the location of an AirTag with others, including airlines — well, in the near future. Find My, your luggage The changes to the ‘Find My’ app mean you can easily share the location...
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LOUNGE REVIEW: Adelaide Qantas Club, December 2024
The Qantas at Adelaide Airport is rebuilding its entire Qantas Club precinct. Formerly a combined Business and Club and a separate Chairman’s lounge. When the building work is complete, it will become a Qantas Club, Business Lounge, and Chairman’s Lounge, all led by resident Qantas design lead David Caon. The...
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Frequent Miler
A smart card, a disappointing benefit, the awards we prefer and more
The US Bank Smartly card certainly looks pretty smart, but is it the new best no-annual-fee rewards card? Ever wonder how to apply Hyatt Suite upgrade awards, or whether you should transfer your Citi points to Choice or I Prefer to book that swanky boutique hotel? All that and far...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Off-Duty Pilot Comes to the Rescue And Helps Land Boeing 737MAX After First Officer is Suddenly ‘Incapacitated’
An off-duty pilot who just happened to be traveling as a passenger on a recent Westjet flight from Calgary to Vancouver came to the rescue and helped at the controls of the Boeing 737MAX when the First Officer was suddenly taken ill at the controls. Westjet flight WS129 departed Calgary...
Monkey Miles
At $299, the Frontier unlimited Go Wild flight pass is intriguing
Frontier unveiled an unlimited flight pass for 2023 The post At $299, the Frontier unlimited Go Wild flight pass is intriguing appeared first on Monkey Miles.
One Mile at a Time
Hilton Honors Increases Points Costs, Adds Variable Standard Pricing
Hilton Honors seems to have raised award costs at many of its more expensive properties, which members certainly won’t be happy about.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Flight Attendant Seriously Injured After Falling From Open Door Of Boeing 737 When Airstairs Were Removed
A flight attendant had to be rushed to the hospital on Monday afternoon after she was seriously injured when she fell from the open door of a Boeing 737, which was preparing for departure at East Midlands Airport in England. Accident investigators have opened a probe into the incident on...
One Mile at a Time
Guide To Capital One Venture X $300 Annual Travel Credit
The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card (review) and Capital One Venture X Business (review) are Capital One’s two premium cards. While each card has a $395 annual fee, the cards offer all kinds of perks that help offset that fee.
PointsMath
When do Hotel Points Expire?
It is easier to earn hotel points today. There exist several ways to earn these hotels’ loyalty points. However, hotel points also have an expiry date. They are not always going to be there in your Hotels Loyalty Account. You must know about hotel points’ expiry so they don’t expire...
The Shutterwhale
Hotel Review: TRIBE Living Bangkok Sukhumvit 39 (TRIBE Studio) – Affordable Modern Property Within Walking Distance to Phrom Phong BTS Station
TRIBE Living Bangkok Sukhumvit 39 is a great value choice for budget-conscious travelers but its slightly longer walk from Phrom Phong BTS Station may make it less convenient compared to more accessible (but pricier) options in the area.
The Shutterwhale
Double (2X) IHG One Rewards Points from Second Stay (01 Jan 2025 to 31 Mar 2025) – Register Now!
Register now to earn double IHG One Rewards points from your second stay consumed between 01 January 2025 and 31 March 2025.
Points With a Crew
Chase Ink Business Preferred® vs. Chase Ink Business Unlimited® – $750 or 90,000 points
The Chase Ink Preferred and Chase Ink Unlimited are two of Chase's business credit cards and they can both be great options to boost your Ultimate Rewards points balance. Deciding which one is best can depend on ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Warning: Not Always a Full Refund When Canceling Airline Ticket Purchased Within 24 Hours
Consumers who are based in the United States are allowed to cancel their reservation and receive a full refund without a penalty for 24 hours; but here is a warning that you may not always receive a full refund when canceling an airline ticket purchased within 24 hours, as I...
Frequent Miler
The 2024 Bonvoyed Awards | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep286 | 12-20-24 | Podcast
Today we’ll take a look back at the year and talk about what loyalty programs have done to us instead of for us. This is for the loyalty grinches! Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast platform. You can click the timestamps below to navigate directly to a specific part...
Your Mileage May Vary
Is Spending $15K on the Hilton AMEX Worth It for a Free Night?
Spending $15,000 to earn a free night certificate might sound like a hefty commitment, but when that certificate has no blackout dates, resort fees, or weekend-only restrictions, it becomes a…
The Bulkhead Seat
The Dominican Republic’s Low-Cost-Carrier, Arajet, Will Fly to the United States In 2025
Arajet is a low-cost airline and the flag carrier of the Dominican Republic. Its… The post The Dominican Republic’s Low-Cost-Carrier, Arajet, Will Fly to the United States In 2025 appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
$100 InKind gift card for $59.99 at Costco.com
Costco is once again offering a $100 InKind gift card for $59.99. That could be a great deal if you have upcoming plans to dine at an InKind restaurant. You can also get 20% back on all food and beverage, which we’ll post about separately. The Deal Costco.com is offering...
The Bulkhead Seat
Netflix Has A Great Holiday Travel Movie Streaming: Carry-On
I love movies about travel and airports. Combine that with a plot that takes… The post Netflix Has A Great Holiday Travel Movie Streaming: Carry-On appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
View from the Wing
Reagan National Airport’s Gate 35X Was So Awful It Took $1 Billion And 25 Years to Fix—But Its Sign Still Haunts Travelers
For years, the 'worst airport gate in America' was generally considered to be 35X at Washington's Reagan National airport. There were competitors, like Miami's D60 and the old D9 at LaGuardia before the terminal was redone. But 35X was the stuff of legend. Continue reading Reagan National Airport’s Gate...
Frequent Miler
Uh-oh: Hilton gift card inventory shortage (not expected to ship for “weeks”)
Those procrastinators who have credit cards that offer credits at Hilton properties might be in for disappointment this holiday season. Apparently, the Grinch has gotten into the supply of Hilton gift cards and BuyHiltonGiftCards.com is “experiencing an inventory shortage”. It doesn’t sound like that shortage is going to be cleared...
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: Jartoo Carbon Nanotube Heated Blanket (Back By Saturday)
Jartoo has come out with the world's first Carbon nanotube heated blanket. It's on Kickstarter, but only for a few more days - you have until December ...
Your Mileage May Vary
Turkish Airlines Sets Guinness World Record
Any time an airline sets a Guinness World Record, it’s kind of a big deal. And there have been several of these “big deals” over the years: The largest airline…
Monkey Miles
Palazzo and Venetian join forces with Hyatt
There’s a lot of swapping going on in the points and miles world. SLH was once Hyatt, now IHG. Mr and Mrs Smith was once IHG and now is Hyatt. Well, The Venetian and Palazzo have changed dance partners and were once aligned with IHG, but soon will be doing...
Miles To Memories
ZYNLO Bank Offers $100 Checking Bonus and 5% APY for Savings and Money Market Accounts
ZYNLO Bank is currently offering a $100 bonus for new checking accounts and 5% APY for its Savings and Money Market accounts. The post ZYNLO Bank Offers $100 Checking Bonus and 5% APY for Savings and Money Market Accounts appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Economondo
Lijiang to Kunming with Lucky Air: A Review of China’s Affordable LCC
Come with me as I ride on the HNA Group's low cost carrier, Lucky Air, on a short Airbus A320 flight from Lijiang to Kunming
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Cross Border Xpress (CBX) From Tijuana Airport To USA
The Cross Border Express (CBX) from Tijuana International Airport to the USA could not have been simpler…it is a far better way to cross into the USA than the conventional land route. Cross Border Xpress (CBX) Review – Northbound Crossing From Tijuana Airport To USA I first wrote about the...
2PAXfly
QANTAS: Illegally sacked workers get AU$120 million compensation payout
1800 illegally sacked workers will be paid AU$120 million to settle a compensation claim over the illegal sacking of ground staff in 2020. Qantas resisted right up to the High Court before it agreed to the payments under new CEO Vanessa Hudson. The amount of compensation was negotiated between Qantas...
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JUNEYAO AIR: Inaugural flight arrival to Sydney from Shanghai
The inaugural flight HO1669 by Juneyao Air between Shanghai and Sydney on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner arrived yesterday, 17 December 2024. This is the first of four direct services per week between Sydney and Shanghai. During the Lunar New Year period, 2025 will see this number rise to daily flights....
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CHINA SOUTHERN AIRLINES: Return to Adelaide / Guangzhou route
China Southern Airlines has returned to flying its Adelaide to Guangzhou route three times a week as a seasonal route until 1 March 2025. Discussions are underway to extend the arrangement beyond that date. This route commenced in 2016 but was abandoned during the height of the pandemic in 2020....
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QATAR AIRWAYS: Q-Suite Guarantee – free flight change if not available
Some people believe this guarantee is mythical, but it seems real if you book a Q-Suites flight and an aircraft change leaves you on a flight without the renowned Business Class seats. You won’t find this guarantee on the Qatar Airways website, but you will find evidence of it in...
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QATAR AIRWAYS: Back to daily flights from Canberra
I think this is weird, but it’s welcome. Qatar Airways will resume daily flights to Canberra, Australia’s capital city. The flights will not be non-stop, but they will head to Doha via Melbourne. You may remember that in 2023, the Department of Transport refused Qatar’s application for additional slots at...
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QANTAS: Classic Plus rewards now available for domestic flights.
From Monday, 16 December 2024, you can book domestic airfares by redeeming points at Classic Plus rates. These are usually more expensive than redeeming for Classic reward rates, but not always. Qantas argues that these Classic Plus awards boost the ‘effective’ value of Qantas Points by making more seats available...
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: Discounted long-haul international airfares via Doha announced
Pending final approval from regulators, we now know what the cost of long-haul international routes will be travelling on Virgin Australia, and their wet-leased aircraft via Doha. And, you can book them from today. If you remember, Virgin Australia has masterfully parlayed a proposed 25% stake by Qatar Airways, and...
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REX AIRLINES: ASIC alleges misleading and deceptive conduct by airline
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has initiated legal proceedings against Regional Express (REX), the beleaguered airline in administration, alleging that it deceived the market. Misleading announcements The controversy centres on an Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) announcement made by REX in February 2023. The airline declared optimism about achieving...