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QANTAS: New search tool allows region-to-region Classic Rewards search across partner airlines
Qantas is promising to roll out a major upgrade to how members search for Classic Reward seats in March 2026. It could dramatically improve your chances of finding low-points Classic Rewards redemptions. Over at ET they have seen a preview, and this is what they found. Region-to-Region search The new...
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QANTAS: Frequent Flyer changes evaluated, and when they roll out
Qantas is billing these largely status-related changes as a ‘new era’ for Frequent Flyers. Here’s what’s coming, what I think of it, and when it will arrive. Read on to find out what it means if you’re chasing Silver, protecting Gold or sitting comfortably at Platinum. March 2026: A better...
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QANTAS: What happens on a seasonal direct flights to Vegas, stays in Vegas.
What happens in Vegas no longer requires a stop in Los Angeles. From 29 December 2026, Qantas will launch the first-ever nonstop flights between Australia and Las Vegas, with a seasonal Sydney–Las Vegas service running through to 12 March 2027. For Australian travellers, that means skipping the usual US gateway...
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QANTAS: Sweeping overhaul of Qantas Frequent Flyer program. The good and the bad
Qantas is making it easier to earn Status Credits without setting foot on a plane, but there are positives and negatives. As part of its sweeping overhaul of the loyalty program, the airline will lift the annual threshold required to retain status, even as it introduces rollover credits and more...
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Live and Let’s Fly
“Hacking” Or Union Organizing? Airline Sues Two Pilots Over Employee Data Access
Regional airline SkyWest Airlines is suing two of its former pilots, alleging they hacked into the company’s internal computer system and extracted the private personal information of thousands of coworkers in an effort to unionize fellow pilots. Regional Airline Sues Two Pilots, Alleging Internal Systems Were Accessed To Harvest Coworkers’...
The Bulkhead Seat
Michigan Couple Sues Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas After Alleged $425,000 Armed Robbery During Stay
A Michigan couple has filed a civil lawsuit against The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas. They… The post Michigan Couple Sues Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas After Alleged $425,000 Armed Robbery During Stay appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Miles To Memories
Up To 125% Transfer Bonus: Bilt Rent Day Details Are Here
We have the Bilt Rent Day details here for the upcoming month's promotion. This time around there is an up to 125% transfer bonus. The post Up To 125% Transfer Bonus: Bilt Rent Day Details Are Here appeared first on Miles to Memories.
View from the Wing
Delta Passenger Vomits For 45 Minutes, Barefoot Seatmate Admits He’s Contagious—Flight Attendants Do Nothing
A Delta passenger vomited openly in his seat for nearly an hour while his barefoot companion casually admitted their family had just suffered a contagious virus. Despite health and safety protocols, the Delta crew reportedly let it continue.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Fire Alarm at Hotel Property. At 5:45 In the Morning. Short Videos Included.
Fire alarms at hotel properties are never fun — but being startled out of sleep by a fire alarm at a hotel property at 5:45 in the morning is not exactly a great way to start the day. The incident occurred at... The post Fire Alarm at Hotel Property. At 5:45 In...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Qantas is Opening its First Ever Cabin Crew Base in Singapore But Unions Accuse Airline Of Offshoring Australian Jobs
The Australian flag carrier Qantas has been slammed by its main flight attendant union after it revealed plans to open its first-ever crew base in Singapore, with the airline accused of offshoring jobs at the expense of Australian workers. Set to open as soon as September 2026, Qantas initially plans...
One Mile at a Time
Air France-KLM Flying Blue Improves Mileage Expiration Policy
The Air France-KLM Flying Blue program is improving its mileage expiration policy, in a way that most members will certainly appreciate.
Frequent Miler
Easy $300 checking bonus with Capital One 360
Capital One 360 is again offering a $300 bonus when you open a new checking account and receive two direct deposits of $500 or more within 75 days of account opening. That’s quite an easy bonus to hit, and at $500 for those playing in two-player mode, it becomes even...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 575: On Again, Off Again
Are the policy changes real? Can anyone or anything be trusted anymore? And a 20+ year throwback reference at the end, just for fun.
One Mile at a Time
Suspicious: Armed Robbery At Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas, $425K Stolen
As much as we’d hope it’s not the case, stuff does get stolen at hotels somewhat regularly. Sometimes it’s by outsiders, sometimes it’s by other guests, and sometimes it’s an inside job. However, this has to be one of the most extreme — and suspicious — hotel theft situations that...
The Points of Life
Airport Transport St. Lucia: Wasn’t Expecting That Bill
We all know about TPOL’s trepidation for airport taxis (see “Taxi my friend?” The Worst Places to Hail a Cab). Imagine my surprise when I landed in St. Lucia and was told that a taxi to my hotel, the Hilton Harbor Club St. Lucia, was $120. Looking at the map,...
TravelUpdate
Hilton Honors Offers Are Back! Earn up to 175,000 Points & 1 Free Night Award
Hilton Honors Credit Card Offers are back, 4 cards - you can earn up to 175,000 points and 1 free night certificate from just one card bonus!
TravelUpdate
Frontier Airlines Extra Legroom Seat Review
My Frontier Airlines extra legroom seat review shows how nice Frontier can be, if you go in with…
Traveling For Miles
Buy Virgin Atlantic Points with a 70% bonus (0.89p or 1.48¢ each)
Virgin Atlantic's has brought back the best points sale that we see it run, and that means that for the next few weeks, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club members can buy points from 0.89 pence each (UK accounts) or from 1.48 cents each (US accounts). The post Buy Virgin Atlantic Points with...
View from the Wing
Ritz-Carlton Guests Robbed Of $425,000 Seconds After Security Guard Vanishes—Was It An Inside Job? [Roundup]
Guests at the Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas were robbed at gunpoint of $425,000 in luxury goods moments after their security guard mysteriously disappeared—raising suspicions of an inside job. Plus, Denver airport’s $14.5 million sign is malfunctioning, and a single forger caused 60,000 aircraft engine parts to have fake safety certificates.
TravelUpdate
A Massive Hyatt Points Devaluation Is Upon Us: Here’s What You May Have Missed
A massive Hyatt points devaluation is upon us: here are a few things that you may have missed about the upcoming changes to the program.
One Mile at a Time
Is Marriott Titanium Elite Worth The Extra Effort? The Incremental Perks…
In this post, I’d like to take a closer look at Bonvoy Titanium status, which is Marriott’s elite tier that requires 75 nights annually. All the time I see people ask whether it’s worth going for Titanium status over Platinum status, so I’ll share my take on that.
Economy Class & Beyond
Brussels Airlines launches at Air-Train codeshare with Deutsche Bahn
We’re all for multi-modal shift where appropriate, so there is some good news, with Brussels Airlines and Deutsche Bahn launching a codeshare. The move comes about with DB adding a stop on its Antwerp – Cologne service at Brussels Airport. The first train of this new connection will depart from...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Alleged Pervert Nuzzled Face Into Woman’s Breasts On Alaska Airlines Flight From Portland As She Tried To Fight Him Off
A man on an Alaska Airlines flight from Portland, Oregon, to Anchorage, Alaska, has been arrested on sexual assault charges after he allegedly nuzzled his face into his female seatmate’s breasts, pinning her against the window as she desperately attempted to fight him off. Timothy Hobson, 44, remains in custody...
Eye of the Flyer
Expiring Soon: Five Free Hotel Nights (AND an Airline Statement Credit!)
One of the credit cards that both my wife and I personally hold is running a huge promotion offering five free nights. But the limited-time offer ends soon. cards below The links below are referral links. We do not receive a commission if you’re approved but we may earn a...
The Alviator
My Huge AvGeek Morning At Heathrow’s Terminal 2…
On a lounge review spree at LHR T2, I took a second to enjoy the various longhaul aircraft that would be flying thousands all over the world. The post My Huge AvGeek Morning At Heathrow’s Terminal 2… appeared first on The Alviator.
One Mile at a Time
British Airways Retrofitting A380s With New Cabins, 110(!!) Business Seats
In mid-2023, British Airways’ CEO announced that the airline planned to update the interiors of its Airbus A380s, which is also where we’ll see the debut of the carrier’s new first class suite. 2026 is finally supposed to be the year where we see this project start, so what’s the...
Live and Let’s Fly
Pentagon Derails Aviation Safety Reform Months After Deadly D.C. Midair Crash
The failure of a bipartisan aviation safety bill following a deadly midair collision over Washington, D.C. highlights how difficult it remains to turn tragedy into even basic reform. Aviation Safety Bill Fails After Pentagon Objections Months After D.C. Midair Crash On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives failed to pass...
One Mile at a Time
Qantas Launching Seasonal Sydney To Las Vegas Flights, A Unique Route
Qantas’ newest destination in the United States isn’t necessarily what you might expect, though in fairness, the route also won’t be around for that long.
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UNITED KINGDOM: New rules for British/Australian dual nationals. What to do if your travelling soon
If you’re a British dual national with travel to the UK booked this week or next, this issue isn’t theoretical, it’s immediate. From 25 February (today), the British Home Office requires airlines to verify that British citizens board with a valid British passport (or a foreign passport carrying a certificate...
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MELBOURNE AIRPORT: $4.5 billion international terminal expansion
Melbourne is about to get a bigger front door to the world with plans for a $4.5 billion expansion of its international terminal. The project will expand check-in areas, baggage halls, and aircraft gates. These innovations are all aimed at easing pressure on Australia’s largest 24-hour airport. In January 2026,...
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: Cuts Doha flights on Qatar jets as bookings lag
Virgin Australia’s high-profile partnership with Qatar Airways is facing an early recalibration, with several Australia–Doha services reduced across late summer and autumn schedules. The services are operated by Qatar aircraft but sold under Virgin’s code, allowing passengers to earn Velocity Status Credits on long-haul sectors from Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and...
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QANTAS: ‘Twice as Rewarding’ Double points and Status Credits promotion drops. Book by 2 March 2026
Well, we all knew it was coming, and I predicted it could be this week, a few days before the half-yearly financial results are announced, and here it is. Time to unearth that strategy, and book your flights to earn double Status Credits or Double Points. If you still need...
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DISEASE: Measles alert issued for Sydney Airport and two flights
Travellers passing through Sydney Airport, both its domestic and international terminals, are urged to monitor for measles symptoms. This alert comes following confirmation from NSW Health of multiple exposure sites, including two specific flights. The number of current exposure locations has now reached 55. Flights exposure Passengers on Jetstar Flight...
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WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday 22 February, 2026
Hope your weekend has been as enjoyable as mine, with a bit of theatre and a picnic. Below is a summary of the stories that appeared in the 2PAXfly blog over the last week. NEW ROUTES 2026 #3: Korean Air’s new Prestige Suites for Sydney By 2paxfly on 21 Feb...
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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....