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QANTAS: No First Lounge for London. Premier dining room instead
The original plan was to have a new First Class Lounge at London’s Terminal 3. It was to be ready for the debut of the Project Sunrise flights. Qantas has quietly shelved those plans, to the indignation of premium frequent flyers and passengers. Instead, the airline will refurbish and enlarge...
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CHINA AIRLINES: More flights to Australia from October, 2026
Taiwan’s China Airlines is increasing flights to Australia from late October, giving travellers more non-stop choices between Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Taipei. The headline act is Sydney, where China Airlines will lift its Taipei service to daily from 25 October 2026. Melbourne follows on 28 October with a fifth weekly...
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QANTAS: Lounge pass rules change from 1 July 2026
From Wednesday 1 July, Qantas will tighten the rules governing Complimentary Lounge Invitations, ending the long-standing ability to transfer a pass to any other Frequent Flyer member, regardless of whether they are travelling with you. If you have a stash of passes, you only have days to give them away!...
Wild About Travel
concordes at last
She was the most beautiful aircraft ever created. She was the fastest passenger aircraft ever to fly. She was created through the cooperation of two countries, and the technology that came with her is still being used, with the breakthroughs she sparked continuing to impact aviation today. One fatal crash...
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One Mile at a Time
Southwest Credit Card Offers: Earn Up To 90,000 Bonus Points (Last Chance)
Southwest Airlines is one of the most flown airlines in the United States, thanks to its massive domestic route network, along with generally friendly service. The carriers co-branded credit cards are quite popular with consumers, and several weeks ago we saw limited time welcome offers rolled out on them, offering...
One Mile at a Time
Southwest Credit Card Offers: Earn Up To 90,000 Bonus Points (Last Chance)
Southwest Airlines is one of the most flown airlines in the United States, thanks to its massive domestic route network, along with generally friendly service. The carriers co-branded credit cards are quite popular with consumers, and several weeks ago we saw limited time welcome offers rolled out on them, offering...
Frequent Miler
Is it still worth collecting Hilton points on stays?
Now that Hilton points are worth far less than they once were, a reader emailed us this week to ask the following: With Hilton points now devalued to a 0.35 cents per point Reasonable Redemption Value, is it time to stop accumulating Hilton points altogether, and book all Hilton rooms...
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QANTAS: No First Lounge for London. Premier dining room instead
The original plan was to have a new First Class Lounge at London’s Terminal 3. It was to be ready for the debut of the Project Sunrise flights. Qantas has quietly shelved those plans, to the indignation of premium frequent flyers and passengers. Instead, the airline will refurbish and enlarge...
Points With a Crew
TSA Changes Create New Problem for Some Travelers
A recent change to the airport security system has created a new problem for some travelers. If you're headed to the airport soon, find out how you can ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Should You Travel With a Carbon Monoxide Detector?
The deaths of two guests at the Rancho Pescadero — The Unbound Collection by Hyatt luxury resort property in Baja California in Mexico due to carbon monoxide poisoning raised the question: should you travel with a carbon monoxide detector? The official full statement as of Wednesday, June 21, 2023 from Hyatt...
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CHINA AIRLINES: More flights to Australia from October, 2026
Taiwan’s China Airlines is increasing flights to Australia from late October, giving travellers more non-stop choices between Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Taipei. The headline act is Sydney, where China Airlines will lift its Taipei service to daily from 25 October 2026. Melbourne follows on 28 October with a fifth weekly...
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QANTAS: Lounge pass rules change from 1 July 2026
From Wednesday 1 July, Qantas will tighten the rules governing Complimentary Lounge Invitations, ending the long-standing ability to transfer a pass to any other Frequent Flyer member, regardless of whether they are travelling with you. If you have a stash of passes, you only have days to give them away!...
Frequent Miler
How are you using AI for trip planning? | Question of the Week Ep7 | 6-27-26
How are you using AI for trip planning? Frequent Miler reader Jared wrote in: I recently asked the Bilt Neighborhood Concierge AI which weekends a particular Bilt Home Away from Home hotel (Kimpton Journeyman) had availability between August and December. It gave a useful and seemingly accurate response. Have you...
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9 Liquids You Can Bring Through TSA Even If They’re Over 3.4 Ounces
Most travelers know about TSA’s 3-1-1 liquids rule. But there are several exceptions that allow certain liquids, gels, and similar items to be much larger than 3.4 ounces in your…
View from the Wing
The World’s Best Airport Lounges Are Hard To Access. Here’s How You Can Actually Get Into Them
Air France La Première may be the best airport lounge in the world, but almost nobody can access it. These are the lounges I’d actually build a trip around, from Qatar’s museum-like Al Safwa lounge and Cathay Pacific’s The Pier to Qantas First in Sydney, American Flagship First Dining, Capital...
Points With a Crew
Should You Leave Bags Unattended At Airport Lounges?
Do you leave your bags and belongings unattended at airport lounges? Or do you always take them with you when you're going to get food, drinks or use the restroom?
Your Mileage May Vary
Which Streaming Services Qualify For 3X Bonus With Chase Sapphire Preferred
One of the lesser-known benefits of the Chase Sapphire Preferred card is that it earns 3X Ultimate Rewards points on select streaming services. When the bonus category first launched, it…
Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – Batik Air Malaysia Boeing 737-800 taxiing at Kuala Lumpur International Airport
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Batik Air Malaysia Boeing 737-800 taxiing at Kuala Lumpur International Airport.  Batik Air Malaysia (Part of the Lion Air Group) operates 21 Boeing 737-800 aircraft in its single-aisle fleet. The airline also...
One Mile at a Time
Big Alaska Atmos Rewards Summit Card Offer: 100K Points, 25K Award, 50% Off
In August 2025, we saw the launch of the $395 annual fee Atmos Rewards Summit Visa InfiniteCredit Card, one of the most lucrative airline credit cards on the market. This is a card I have, and it’s one where I think it’s really hard to go wrong.
Miles To Memories
Why To Skip Airport Lounges
I'm more of a club lover than loather. But I routinely find sensible reasons to skip airport lounges. Here are just a few.
One Mile at a Time
The World’s Worst Business Class Seats: Here Are My Picks, Do You Agree?
Typically I like to make ”best of” lists, including about the world’s best business class seats, world’s best business class airlines, etc. Not to be too negative, but I thought it would be nice to mix things up, and talk about the world’s worst business class seats.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Galápagos Islands: What You Need to Know to Visit
If you plan on traveling to the Galápagos Islands, this article contains what you need to know to visit the volcanic archipelago in the Pacific Ocean. Most of the Galápagos Islands is part of Galápagos National Park in Ecuador and contains many species of plants and animals that are generally not...
One Mile at a Time
Bilt Credit Card Guide: Compare Benefits And Rewards Of All 3 Bilt Cards
Bilt is the platform that is best known for offering rewards for housing payments. Earlier this year we saw major changes to the company’s rewards concept, and Bilt now has three Mastercard credit cards serviced by Cardless, which are potentially worth considering.
View from the Wing
Hilton Guests Bear-Sprayed At Pool, Qantas First Lounge Floods, And British Airways Leaves Drinks On The Floor
Embassy Suites guests were attacked with bear spray during a pool argument, the Qantas First Lounge at LAX is closed after flooding, and British Airways faces a food-safety complaint over drinks stored on the cabin floor. Also: American’s LAX Terminal 4 concessions plan, a miserable tarmac delay that still did...
The Bulkhead Seat
Second Delta One® Lounge in Terminal 2 at LAX is Opening on June 30th
Earlier this month, I wrote about how Delta Air Lines is doubling down on…
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Do Flight Attendants Earn Hotel Points During Overnight Layovers?
Have you ever wondered what happens when airlines put pilots and flight attendants up in hotels overnight? One longtime reader asked us a question we’d never even considered: Do flight…
View from the Wing
The Bilt Palladium Card Looks Too Complicated. Used Simply, It May Be The Best Everyday Rewards Card
The Bilt Palladium Card looks complicated, but even used simply as a 2x-everywhere card it may be the strongest general spending product on the market because Bilt Points transfer to the best airline and hotel partners. For those willing to lean in, Bilt Cash, Points Accelerators, Rent Day transfer bonuses,...
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Ryanair Proves Airlines Need To Be Cheap Or Banks
Ryanair made billions flying people cheaply, while US legacy airlines lean heavily on banks. That contrast says a lot about what airlines really are now. Ryanair Made Real Airline Profit There is a version of the airline business that still works without a giant credit card partner standing behind it....
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WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday 28 June, 2026
Hello travellers, Well, I’m in Sydney, but not quite home yet. If you have ever had a renovation done, you will understand. I have spent the last week at a Meriton Suites in central Sydney. It’s been a mixed experience. Living in central Sydney has some great advantages, especially on...
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copy an dre doBeautiful Bold Brightline -The Best way to Ride
Birghtline is superb. What blows me away is that the Brightline experience has been created to attract and keep people who have never ridden a train before. And it works. Background First, a bit of history. In 2018, Brightline did the unthinkable and opened a new private rail service in...
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QANTAS: A380 caught in global wing-crack inspection order
One Qantas Airbus A380 is among 16 superjumbos worldwide caught up in an urgent inspection program. Inspections were called for after cracks were found in a critical internal wing structure, as reported by the SMH. Europe’s aviation safety regulator, EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency), issued an Emergency Airworthiness Directive...
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QANTAS: Adds Economy Plus to Project Sunrise, but other seats will be Economy Minus
Qantas has previously promised to provide Economy passengers with greater legroom befitting these ultra-long Project Sunrise flights. Like the politicians it seeks to influence through its invitation, Chairman’s Lounge makes promises it doesn’t keep. A standard 33-inch pitch in Economy is one of those. Forthcoming non-stop flights from Sydney to...
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: New Canberra direct to Bali flights
These flights began on 22 July, so Canberrans can choose not to drive to Sydney Airport to make the domestic connection. Instead, they can fly direct from Canberra Airport to Denpasar in Bali. The new service is a meaningful win for travellers across the ACT, including residents of Batemans Bay,...
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QANTAS: Routes for Project Sunrise A350 before it heads to London
Qantas’ first Project Sunrise Airbus A350-1000ULR is due to arrive in April 2027, but the airline will be flying it around on domestic and short-haul international routes before that. Might be a chance to get a partial experience without the 20% premium on the Sydney to London route. ET is...
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QANTAS: A380 retirement to be brought forward?
Qantas may be preparing to bring forward the retirement of its Airbus A380 fleet, despite only completing the expensive restoration of all ten surviving superjumbos late last year. That is the central claim in a Rampart report by Joe Aston (paywall article), written after last week’s Qantas investor and media...
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WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday 22 June, 2026
Greetings from Sydney! I’m back after three weeks in Canada. I’ve crossed the country from Vancouver on the west coast to St John’s in Newfoundland, I think the most easterly point. Unfortunately, it was a bit of a city visit rather than time spent in nature. Cities visited in no...