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NEW ROUTES 2026 #3: Korean Air’s new Prestige Suites for Sydney
Korean Air has introduced the Prestige Suites 2.0 in Business Class for flights out of Sydney on its 787-10 Dreamliners from November 2025. I’m doing a series of posts on new routes in and out of Australia. Some are actually new routes, and some are new in the sense of...
Wild About Travel
Riga: The Baltic Capital That Punches Above Its Weight
I wasn’t sure what to expect from Riga. I’d heard it described as “small,” which completely undersells it. This city punches above its weight. Great architecture everywhere, working markets, good food, more affordable than much of Europe, and centeuetsi if history you can still see and feel on every street....
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NEW ROUTES 2026: Cathay Pacific returns to Adelaide November 2025
This seasonal route actually recommenced on 11 November 2025 and runs through until 27 March 2026. I’m including it, since it is very recent, and it will appear seasonally, returning in 2026 Introduction For years, Adelaide travellers learned to accept the ritual of having to haul their suitcases to Sydney...
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NEW ROUTES 2026: Turkish Airlines plays long game—Australia’s almost-direct route to Europe
There are some exciting developments of routes that Australians can take between East Coast Australia and Europe. Some are non-traditional, some use newly available ultra long haul aircraft, and some are just airlines with extra aircraft expanding their route structures to add the continent of Australia to their network. This...
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You Are Travel
Hilton Adds Upscale Houston Hotel to Its Curio Collection
​tl;dr – The Blossom Hotel Houston has joined Hilton’s Curio Collection. ​Located near Houston’s medical district, the Blossom… The post Hilton Adds Upscale Houston Hotel to Its Curio Collection appeared first on You Are Travel.
Monkey Miles
Capital One Venture X Rewards $300 annual travel credit
Everything you need to know about $300 Capital One Venture X travel credit The post Capital One Venture X Rewards $300 annual travel credit appeared first on Monkey Miles.
Points With a Crew
Save Up to 50% on Amazon with Amex Rewards Dollars (Targeted)
Act fast if you want to save up to 50% on your Amazon purchases, possibly even including gift cards. Find out how by ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
…And This Is a Classic Example of Why I Use Original Sources In My Articles.
Media reported on it. “Bloggers” posted about it. FlyerTalk members discussed it. They all likely benefited from a surfeit of clicks and views... ...and yet, this is a classic example of why I use original sources in my articles at The Gate With Brian Cohen and rarely jump on the “breaking...
Frequent Miler
Hyatt Regency Washington DC on Capitol Hill: Bottom Line Review
Last November, I spent a couple of nights in Washington DC, in between a work trip and some personal time with friends in Pennsylvania. I’m a big fan of DC and have spent quite a bit of time there over the years, but I’d never been to the Hyatt Regency...
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NEW ROUTES 2026 #3: Korean Air’s new Prestige Suites for Sydney
Korean Air has introduced the Prestige Suites 2.0 in Business Class for flights out of Sydney on its 787-10 Dreamliners from November 2025. I’m doing a series of posts on new routes in and out of Australia. Some are actually new routes, and some are new in the sense of...
Frequent Miler
Big United changes: Cardholders earn more, spend fewer miles | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep346 | 2-20-26
In this episode, we’ll talk about how Chase wants you to stay Calm and give a WHOOP, we’ll talk about how Bank of America wants you to be a millionaire, and how United wants you to get its credit cards. Big United changes: Cardholders earn more, spend fewer miles Watch...
One Mile at a Time
Atmos Rewards Business Visa Card: Big Welcome Bonus With A Low Fee
Link: Learn more about the Atmos Rewards Visa Signature Business Card
Your Mileage May Vary
American Express Invented the Modern US Airport Lounge. Did Chase Refine It?
American Express didn’t just build airport lounges — they created an entire category. Before Centurion Lounges, most U.S. credit-card lounges felt like upgraded waiting rooms. Amex changed expectations with better…
Frequent Miler
Virgin adds WestJet award redemptions (and vice versa)
Last week, Virgin Atlantic and WestJet announced that they would deepen their existing partnership by adding reciprocal mileage earning and award redemptions. There are some restrictions, however. While Virgin customers can redeem their points on any WestJet flight, WestJet customers can use their points only for Virgin Atlantic flights from...
The Bulkhead Seat
Marriott Bonvoy® Annual Choice Benefits are Now Live. I Requalified for Mine Already.
Marriott Bonvoy® offers members who stay 50 (and then another 25 nights) within a… The post Marriott Bonvoy® Annual Choice Benefits are Now Live. I Requalified for Mine Already. appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
The Bulkhead Seat
Female Passenger Arrested After Allegedly Assaulting Delta Flight Attendant and Police
A 29-year-old female passenger has been arrested after allegedly assaulting a Delta Air Lines… The post Female Passenger Arrested After Allegedly Assaulting Delta Flight Attendant and Police appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
The Alviator
Review: Japan Airlines Sakura Lounge, Tokyo (HND)
A review of Japan Airlines' Sakura lounge at Haneda Airport, one of the two JAL HND lounges for business and premium economy passengers. The post Review: Japan Airlines Sakura Lounge, Tokyo (HND) appeared first on The Alviator.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
The best hotel bonus points promotions – February 2026
Here is your monthly update of all the major hotel bonus points promotions that are available. One of the easiest ways to rack up lots of hotel points is to take advantage of these global/systemwide/regional bonuses that come from many of the big chain programs and also from the lesser...
Frequent Miler
Turo Amex Offer: Get 20% back, up to $30 (Rental Car Alternative)
There’s another Turo Amex Offer that could save you money on their alternative rental service. There are also Chase and Citi offers out there with a similar discount. The Deal Earn 20% back as a one-time statement credit after using your enrolled card to make a single purchase of car...
View from the Wing
Trump Gets His Name On Palm Beach Airport—But Everyone Will Still Call It ‘PBI’
Florida’s legislature just passed a bill renaming Palm Beach International Airport as "President Donald J. Trump International Airport," becoming the first major U.S. airport named for a sitting president. But changing airport signs doesn’t change habits—everyone flying into Palm Beach will likely keep calling it "Palm Beach" or "PBI."
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Get up to a 50% bonus when you buy Air Europa SUMA Miles (Use for SkyTeam flights)
Members of Air Europa’s SUMA program can buy miles with a bonus of up to 50% until March 4 The tiered bonus offers up 50% more miles with a maximum purchase of 100,000 miles. That means with the bonus you can buy 150,000 miles for 1,500 EUR or 1 Euro...
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: KeyGo Gen2 Ultra-Thin Folding Keyboard
The KeyGo Gen2 is an ultra-thin 180 degree folding keyboard, perfect for anyone on the go. It has a a larger 4K touch display and is on Kickstarter, but only for a few more...
Miles To Memories
KILLER Fontainebleau Match Offer, Another Vegas Implosion & Sphere’s Next Big Act?
Next big Vegas implosion, KILLER Fontainebleau slot play match, A's stadium financing & the next Sphere act? The post KILLER Fontainebleau Match Offer, Another Vegas Implosion & Sphere’s Next Big Act? appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Your Mileage May Vary
Which Countries Score Highest on IQ Tests—and Where the U.S. Ranks
A popular online IQ test taken by millions of people worldwide ranks countries by average score, offering a snapshot of how populations compare on standardized cognitive tests. The results are…
Frequent Miler
Chase will soon limit cash back rewards to its own accounts
Chase has an entire assortment of “cash back” cards that, in reality, earn Ultimate Rewards points. When paired with a premium card like the Chase Sapphire Preferred® or Chase Sapphire Reserve®, they can be transferred to travel partners. Because of that, we tend not to think of Ultimate Rewards as...
Miles To Memories
Visa Infinite Cardholders Get Free Drinks and More at Select Restaurants
Visa Infinite Concierge is offering free alcoholic drinks or free dessert at select restaurants. These are exclusive perks for Visa Infinite cardholders. The post Visa Infinite Cardholders Get Free Drinks and More at Select Restaurants appeared first on Miles to Memories.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Save Up to 35 Percent at Resorts With Radisson Hotels
You can save up to 35 percent on room rates — which includes breakfast and 2,000 bonus Radisson Rewards points — for stays of a minimum of three nights at participating resort properties within the brand portfolio of Radisson Hotel Group between Wednesday, April 22, 2026 and Thursday, September 10,...
Points Miles and Bling
Porter Basic Economy Has One Big Flaw
A few weeks ago, I flew Porter Basic Economy from Fort Lauderdale to Vancouver via Toronto and back and I… The post Porter Basic Economy Has One Big Flaw appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
Wild About Travel
Understanding Cabin and Fare Classes to Unlock Airline Miles
As a frequent flier, I hold status in three programs: Virgin Australia, Qantas (oneworld), and Turkish (Star Alliance), and I juggle credits across all of them. I need to know, actually, how many miles I am getting or not getting when I am booking flight choices. For example, last year...
2PAXfly
AUSTRALIANS: Where and what kind of trouble they get into overseas
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAT) has just released its State of Play report for the period 2023-24 period. The facts sheets make for interesting reading. It shows that Australians request consular services mostly when they get into trouble in Thailand (827). Second comes Indonesia (546), followed by the...
2PAXfly
WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday, 15 February, 2026
Hope your weekend and Valentine’s Day celebrations have been as satisfying as mine. Below is a summary of the stories that appeared in the 2PAXfly blog over the last week. ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES: Launches flights to Melbourne, Australia in 2028 By 2paxfly on 14 Feb 2026 11:00 amEthiopian Airlines, a Star...
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ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES: Launches flights to Melbourne, Australia in 2028
Ethiopian Airlines, Star Alliance member and Africa’s largest airline, is reported as having confirmed it is targeting 2028 for its Australian debut. Group CEO Mesfin Tasew says the carrier will need roughly two years to secure the wide-body aircraft required for the ultra-long-haul mission to Australia’s east coast. “We will...
Wild About Travel
Chasing Frequent Flyer Status in a Stacked System
For context: I’m a frequent flyer who maintains status across multiple programs: primarily Virgin Australia Platinum, Qantas Platinum, and Star Alliance Gold. This isn’t unique. Many frequent flyers play multiple programs to maximise coverage and benefits. Are you one of them? Virgin Australia has been one of my “main homes”...
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WESTERN SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL: Preparing of passenger takeoff in October 2026
After years of construction, political debate and plenty of scepticism, Western Sydney International (WSI) is preparing to open for passengers later this year. Cargo flights are expected to commence mid-year The airport, built at Badgerys Creek and designed to operate 24 hours a day without a curfew, is positioning itself...
Wild About Travel
Terrific Turku, Finland’s Historical Capital. All You Need to Know
Turku is a low-key river city known for its university life and as a gateway to medieval Finland and the beautiful Turku Archipelago. Turku has tens of thousands of students across multiple universities and this creates a fun, youthful atmosphere. Quality‑of‑life index scores Turku slightly higher than Helsinki overall (Turku...
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QANTAS: I know when the next double status promotion is going to start.
Let’s start by confessing that the headline is a lie. No one knows when the promo will drop, except a small group within the Qantas promo team! What I am about to present is just speculation, some of which is my own, and some is drawn from the knowledge and...