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MIDDLE EAST: Australia eases travel warnings for key Gulf transit hubs
Australian travellers heading to Europe, the UK or Africa via the Middle East have been handed some qualified good news. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and the Smartraveller advice website have lowered advice for Bahrain, Israel, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates from Level 4, “Do...
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QANTAS: Project Sunrise announces first route, Sydney to London non-stop. Surprise, surprise!
CEO Vanessa Hudson just travelled to Airbus’ Toulouse headquarters to announce that London, from Sydney, would be the first Project Sunrise route, followed by New York. Is that really news? We knew it had to be an east coast departure, so that’s Sydney or Melbourne (Brisbane doesn’t have a First...
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TURKISH AIRLINES: Non-stop Australia flights delayed until 2027
Turkish Airlines’ promised non-stop flights between Istanbul and Australia have slipped again, with Sydney now expected by the end of 2027 and Melbourne pushed into 2028. That is the bad news. Turkish Airlines plans to fly a specially configured Airbus A350-1000, heavy on premium seats, fitted with the airline’s new...
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: biggest Boeing 737 is coming — eventually
Virgin Australia has put a date, of sorts, on the next stage of its fleet renewal. It expects to receive its first Boeing 737-10 in late 2027. That’s like more than 12 months away. The PR department must have been light on for stories to report for this to be...
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Downgraded Air Canada Passenger Asked A Stranger About Elite Status. He Was The COO And Gave Her His Business Class Seat
A downgraded Air Canada passenger struck up a gate conversation with a stranger about her new elite status, only to learn later he was the airline’s COO. He gave her his business class seat, offering a small but powerful reminder that airline leaders learn the business best when they stay...
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Chase Ink Business Unlimited Review: 100K Bonus, 1.5x Points, & No Annual Fee
There are lots of great business credit cards, and many businesses leave a lot of rewards on the table by not using the right credit card. In this post, I’d like to take an in-depth look at the Ink Business Unlimited Credit Card, which is potentially the most compelling Chase...
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Kickstarter: SpinTi Rotating Tritium Keychain
The SpinTi Rotating Tritium Keychain promises a 25-year glow, allowing you to get a glow that never fades. It's on Kickstarter, but only for a few more ...
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When Booking A Hotel Through A Portal Actually Made More Sense Than Booking Direct
Booking directly with a hotel is usually the cleanest option. You earn hotel points, elite credit, credit card rewards and whatever benefits come with your status. But every once in…
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Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles: Earn 2,000 bonus miles on one Hilton stay worldwide
Turkis Airlines and Hilton are back with their bonus Miles&Smiles promo for one Hilton stay! For 2026 we see the bonus boosted to 2,000 miles from the 1,000 but also have the loss of the 50% bonus status miles seen in 2025.. This bonus can be earned in addition to...
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Wyndham Earner Premier Card under-the-radar perk: Points don’t expire
Wyndham has uncharacteristically occupied a larger chunk of the points and miles world’s attention this week with the addition of a new premium credit card, along with a “refresh” of its existing cards. You can read Stephen’s thoughts on the new Wyndham Premier credit card here. Whether or not it’s...
Miles To Memories
New Chase Sapphire Lounge Coming to Miami Airport
It looks like Chase is preparing to add another Sapphire Lounge location, this time at Miami International Airport (MIA).
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Capital One Offers: Get $10 / 1,000 miles on $20 with eBay, Best Buy, Lowe’s, Home Depot & more
Capital One is out with a whole slew of new, very tempting merchant deals that are effectively giving 50%+ back on modest purchase amounts when you click through the offer on your credit card profile. The deals I am seeing on my account are primarily 1,000 miles back on $20+...
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Air Force One 747 Makes Its Last Presidential Flight As $400 Million Qatari ‘Flying Palace’ Replaces It
Air Force One 29000 has made its final presidential flight after 35 years of service, including carrying President George W. Bush on 9/11. A former Qatari 747-8 is being rushed into service as a $400 million bridge aircraft, but it lacks the matched backup, working layout, and full no-fail configuration...
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5 Reasons Why Mexico Should Be Your Next Vacation
Many people I know have been to Mexico exactly once. A week at an all-inclusive, drinks unlimited, brain fully offline.…
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Royal Jordanian Pilot Calls Jerusalem “Eternal Capital Of Palestine” While Flying Over Israel
A Royal Jordanian pilot reportedly used the PA system while flying over Israel to announce that passengers were flying over “Palestinian lands” and that Jerusalem is the “eternal capital of Palestine.” Whatever your politics, this is not what passengers need from the cockpit, even on an Arab carrier. Royal Jordanian...
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PS MIA: Miami Airport’s New $1,295+ Per Visit Private Terminal Opens
PS (which was initially founded in 2017 as The Private Suite) is a company that operates exclusive airport facilities, intended to allow people to bypass the typical airport experience, when flying commercially. The company’s latest outpost has just opened at Miami International Airport (MIA), so if you have $1,295 to...
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How Airlines Choose The Movies Available On Your Flight
When you’re stuck on a plane for hours on end, there are only so many things you can do. If you get a meal, it’ll take less than a half…
Miles To Memories
New Shopping Portal Bonuses from United and American Airlines
Before you make your next online purchase, check out these three airline shopping portal promotions that can earn you up to an additional 3,000 miles.
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Use Avios to Book Philippine Airlines Business Class
Recently, Philippine Airlines began allowing redemptions through Qatar Airways Avios. Admittedly, Qatar’s latest changes have taken some of the wind…
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(New Link) Get 2 ChatGPT Business seats for $25/mo total for 4 years!
Update 6/18/26: Doctor of Credit has shared a new, working link for this promo. Like the previous versions, it probably won’t last for long, so if you want in, get on it ASAP. ~~~Original post follows~~~ Dan’s Deals has uncovered a working link to subscribe to ChatGPT Business and get...
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United Airlines Flight Attendant Tells Passenger Her Pride Month Lesbian T-Shirt is “Deeply Offensive”
A United Airlines flight attendant allegedly told a female passenger who was wearing a Pride month lesbian t-shirt that her choice of clothing was “deeply offensive.” There is, however, a slight complication to this story, and it might not have anything to do with the crew member being homophobic. On...
Economy Class & Beyond
Diving into the future of sustainability with Recaro and the R Sphere sustainability demonstrator
Recaro Aircraft Seating took home a Crystal Cabin Award for its R Sphere Economy Class sustainability demonstrator. Let us dive into this year’s demonstration model and see how the progression of the R Sphere concept has gone. The concept combines innovative materials, lightweight design, and circular thinking to reduce environmental...
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Wyndham Launches New Premium Card, Refreshes Existing Cards
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has updated its Wyndham Rewards® credit card portfolio in partnership with Barclays, adding a new premium product and refreshing existing cards.
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Hyatt House / Hyatt Place LAX Century Boulevard Hotel Review
If you're looking for a good LAX airport hotel - here is my Hyatt House / Hyatt Place LAX Century Boulevard hotel review, including info on wifi, breakfast, parking, rooms, amenities, cost and more
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Uh Oh: Is American Airlines Charging Elite Members More? Viral Screenshot Raises Surveillance Pricing Fears
A screenshot appears to show American Airlines charging very different first class fares for the same flight at the same time depending upon whether the user was logged into an AAdvantage account. If true, that would be deeply troubling. But I am not convinced the screenshot proves what some think...
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Review: Royal Jordanian Business Class Embraer E190-E2 (AMM-FRA)
For the next segment of my two-part birthday trip to the Golden Triangle, I flew Royal Jordanians Embraer E190-E2 business class (branded as Crown Class) on the 4hr30min flight from Amman (AMM) to Frankfurt (FRA).
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Barclays Just Refreshed The Arrival+ Card. Is Something Bigger Coming?
For a card that supposedly lives in Barclays’ back closet, the Arrival+ sure keeps getting attention. The Barclays Arrival® Plus World Elite Mastercard® has always been a bit of an…
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How This Dumb Mistake Cost My Friend $650 On Our Recent Trip
I share why you want to select two guests for all inclusive reservations, otherwise it could end up costing you hundreds of dollars.
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BOEING: Bird strikes, smoke and the cabin air problem that won’t go away
There are bird strikes. There are fume events. And then there are bird strikes that lead to smoke or oil mist entering the cockpit and/or cabin. That is the issue now ruffling feathers around Boeing’s 737 MAX, its LEAP-1B engines, and the regulators charged with deciding whether this is a...
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WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday 14 June, 2026
Greetings from Canada (I’m still here)! I’ve actually spanned the continent and just spent some delightful days enduring the cold of Newfoundland. I’ve also seen puffins at Gull Island and whales out of Bay Bulls Harbour. Both of which were wonderful experiences. Arrival at Montreal, not so much, but they...
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QANTAS: introduces confirmed upgrades with cash
Qantas has added a new way to upgrade your seat that takes the element of chance out. Confirmed Upgrades is a fixed-price cash upgrade offer for selected passengers on selected Qantas flights, with confirmation (or not) within half a day. This becomes the third form of upgrade you can use...
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WESTERN SYDNEY AIRPORT: Finally an opening date, and Jetstar gets first dibs
Western Sydney International Airport will welcome its first paying passengers on Sunday, 25 October 2026, with Jetstar being the first commercial passenger carrier off the tarmac. The inaugural flight from Western Sydney International, officially the Nancy-Bird Walton Airport and known by the code WSI, will be a Jetstar flight, JQ362,...
Wild About Travel
draft Kalogorlei ourback tnwn
I almost came to Kalgoorlie decades ago but never made it. I have travelled across Western Australia’s 2,527,013 square kilometres (975,685 sq mi), from Esperance in the south to Wyndham in the north, and through many towns, beaches, deserts, and mountain ranges in between. I love the state. Kalgoorlie remained...
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RIYADH AIR: New aviation deal with Saudi Arabia puts passennger flight on Australia’s horizon
Saudi Arabia has signed a new aviation agreement with Australia, opening the way for direct flights into Avalon in Victoria and Toowoomba Wellcamp in Queensland. The first flights are likely to be freight, chilled meat, seafood and dairy and not business class suites. But this raises the possiblity that Riyadh...
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RIYADH AIR: Initial destinations and flight schedule
We finally have the launch schedules and first five destinations for the long-awaited launch of Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Air. Launch pricing is intriguing rather than sensational, but at least any travellers on these flights will get the full Riyadh experience in Riyadh Air’s fully kitted-out cabins. But don’t expect an...
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INDONESIA: Bali giveth to Australians, and taketh away from influencers
Bali is preparing to make holidays cheaper for Australians by restoring visa-free entry. At the same time, Indonesian immigration authorities are making life more complicated for influencers, content creators and assorted digital nomads by requiring them to obtain work visas. No longer will they be able to treat a tourist...