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QANTAS & VIRGIN: What travellers need to know about the ban on power bank use on flights
If you’re the sort of traveller who boards a flight with your phone at 23%, a laptop on life support, and a power bank the size of a small brick, brace yourself. Australian airlines, that’s Jetstar, Qantas, QantasLink and Virgin Australia, are banning the use of portable power banks onboard...
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LOUNGE REVIEW: Adelaide Qantas Business Class lounge — ceiling leaks already
This is my first visit to the new Qantas Business Lounge at Adelaide Airport, which opened earlier this year, and was carved out of the old Qantas Club. Background For many years, Adelaide didn’t have a dedicated Qantas Business Class lounge. In August 2022, Qantas first announced plans to redevelop...
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AIR NEW ZEALAND: Airpoints loyalty program to become ‘Koru’ from April 2026
Air New Zealand has revealed some of the details of the makeover of its loyalty program., From April 2026, the long-running Airpoints program will be renamed and reborn as Koru. As well as a new name, there will be newly named tiers and new benefits. Air New Zealand CEO Nikhil...
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MELBOURNE AIRPORT: New AU$500m baggage system — fewer lost bags & faster check-in
Melbourne Airport says it’s about to drag its international baggage handling into the 21st century, with testing now underway on a half-billion-dollar, German-built, fully automated baggage system that promises faster processing, real-time bag tracking, and fewer bags going AWOL between check-in and carousel. The system, built by logistics heavyweight Beumer...
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Live from a Lounge
Deal: Etihad Airways Buy Miles with up to 50% Bonus (through December 2, 2025)
Etihad Guest has a new Buy Miles Promotion through December 2, 2025. You can get Etihad Guest miles with up to a 50% bonus to redeem on 20 airlines, apart from Etihad themselves. Here are the details. The post Deal: Etihad Airways Buy Miles with up to 50% Bonus (through December...
One Mile at a Time
How Airlines Decide On Flight Numbers, And Have Fun While They’re At It
Have you ever wondered how airlines pick flight numbers? Okay, maybe you haven’t… after all, why would you? In this post, I did want to address a fun aspect of this, as airlines sometimes have more fun than you realize with picking flight numbers.
TravelUpdate
Chase Sapphire Reserve 175,000 points offer – here’s how to check if you’re targeted…
Chase is sending out targeted offers as high at 175,000 points on the Chase Sapphire Reserve. Read this post to find out if you qualify...
View from the Wing
Emirates Passenger Finds Herself Alone on a 14-Hour Flight — And Flight Attendants Wouldn’t Upgrade Her
A woman flying Emirates from Brisbane to Dubai found herself essentially alone in economy on a 14-hour flight, with empty rows in every direction. She even asked about upgrading, but flight attendants pushed back. Continue reading Emirates Passenger Finds Herself Alone on a 14-Hour Flight — And Flight Attendants...
TravelUpdate
258,000 points redemption, Chase Sapphire benefit confusion, real value of the $600 Hotel Credit & more…
There has been some confusion about whether Chase is about to kill this benefit on their Chase Sapphire cards. That & more....
TravelUpdate
How to bypass Chase’s newest ‘once in a lifetime rule’
Close on the heels of Amex’s moves, Chase has slowly started tightening the screws, adding new restrictions to…
Eye of the Flyer
Plan Now: 5X Points on PayPal Purchases (Great for Holiday Shopping Online!)
There’s a great opportunity for you to earn up to 7,500 bonus points using one of our favorite no-annual-fee travel rewards cards. 5X Points at PayPal! If you purchase holiday gifts and/or make donations to charities this time of year, there’s an opportunity to score bonus points for that spending!...
Traveling For Miles
Save $200 on select Lufthansa Group airlines with Amex Travel [Targeted]
Amex is getting the week started with a new offer which allows targeted cardholders to save $200 on bookings made through Amex Travel for flights taken with select Lufthansa Group airlines. The post Save $200 on select Lufthansa Group airlines with Amex Travel [Targeted] appeared first on Traveling For Miles.
One Mile at a Time
Guide To Hyatt Globalist Suite Upgrade Awards: The Best Hotel Elite Perk?
There are many benefits I love about Hyatt’s top tier Globalist status, though arguably my single favorite perk is the suite upgrade awards that members can earn. In this post, I’d like to take a closer look at how this benefit works. How can they be used, what are the...
Live and Let’s Fly
Los Angeles Is Getting Two New Nonstop Routes To Africa
Los Angeles may soon become a far more direct gateway to Africa. Royal Air Maroc has announced new nonstop service between Casablanca (CMN) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in mid-2026, while EgyptAir plans to launch Cairo (CAI) to LAX service in 2027. For West Coast travelers, that means access...
One Mile at a Time
Fun & Creative Airline Callsigns, From Shamrock To Starwalker
Here’s a fun topic for aviation geeks (so if you’re not one, feel free to skip this post)…
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Join Wyndham Rewards and earn 1,000 bonus points on your 1st stay (EMEA only)
Wyndham Rewards has a new acquisition offer in place to drive member sign ups and stays in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The 1,000 bonus points offer: Earn 1,000 bonus Wyndham Rewards when you join the Wyndham Rewards program and complete your first stay at participating Wyndham locations worldwide....
The Bulkhead Seat
World of Hyatt® Promo Extended: Earn Up to 20,000 Points With US Bookings Made in the App
World of Hyatt® has been running tons of promos this fall. One that first… The post World of Hyatt® Promo Extended: Earn Up to 20,000 Points With US Bookings Made in the App appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Best Western Rewards: Earn 5,000 bonus points for every 2 to 3 nights stayed between Dec 1, 25 – Feb 1, 26
Best Western’s next major bonus points promotion has been revealed and it is available for most regions worldwide. This offer starts on December 1st which is the day after the current global 2x points offer ends. The bonus of 5,000 points is awarded after completing every 2 or 3 nights...
Frequent Miler
Which transferable credit card points are most valuable for lodging?
Transferable points like Chase Ultimate Rewards, Citi ThankYou Points, and Amex Membership Rewards are, by and large, the most sought-after currency in points and miles. The primary reason for this is flexibility: rather than being tied to redemptions through a single loyalty program, such as United Mileage Plus or Hilton...
Points With a Crew
Is It Okay To Take Food “To Go” From An Airline Lounge?
Yay or nay? Is it okay to take "to go" food from an airline lounge? If not, are there any exceptions? If you say yes, are there any limits?
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Randy Petersen: The Epitome of Being Thankful
Randy Petersen has been called such monikers as Frequent Flier Guru and Travel Visionary due to the millions of miles which he has traveled around the world — as well as being known for starting such entities catering to frequent fliers as InsideFlyer, the Freddie Awards, FlyerTalk, and BoardingArea to...
Frequent Miler
(Extended) Hyatt promo: Earn up to 20K bonus points on stays at Hyatt Regency properties in the US
Update 11/23/25: This Hyatt Regency promotion was originally due to end tonight. However, it’s been extended through December 31, 2025. h/t Tonei. ~ World of Hyatt launched a new promotion the other day, awarding double points on stays in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. In that post, I lamented...
Your Mileage May Vary
What Non-Americans Swear Every U.S. Home Has — And… They’re Not Wrong
One of my guilty pleasures when traveling is walking around grocery stores and, even better, supermarkets. It doesn’t matter if it’s an H.E.B. in New Braunfels, TX, a Lawson’s in…
Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – British Airways Boeing 787-9 parked at London Heathrow
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a British Airways Boeing 787-9 parked at London Heathrow as it is unloaded and prepared for its next journey. British Airways operates a fleet of 16 Boeing 787-9 in its widebody fleet. The airline also...
View from the Wing
Uber Founder Finally Admits What Tipping Was Really Built To Do — Manipulate Riders and Drivers Alike [Roundup]
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading Uber Founder Finally Admits What Tipping Was Really Built To Do — Manipulate Riders and Drivers Alike...
Points With a Crew
Earn up to 18,500 Bonus Airline Miles with These Shopping Portal Bonuses (Offers End Monday)
Get one step closer to that next big trip by earning thousands of bonus airline miles with the current airline shopping portal bonuses
Your Mileage May Vary
Chase Sapphire Reserve Review: Features, Benefits & Whether It’s Still Worth the Fee
When the Chase Sapphire Reserve launched in 2016, it felt like the travel card to end all travel cards. I jumped on board, kept it for years, and happily paid…
Frequent Miler
Preapproval offer worth “up to 175,000 points” for some interested in the Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card
Doctor of Credit has reported on a preapproval offer that some folks are finding via the Chase “Check for Offers” tool that could be very attractive for those interested in the Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card. While I’ve only found a preapproval for an offer of 125,000 points after $6,000 in...
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EMIRATES: to roll out free Starlink WiFi for all cabins
Emirates is preparing to consign slow inflight Wi-Fi to the dustbin of aviation history, confirming it will roll out free, ultra-fast Starlink internet across its entire fleet of 232 Boeing 777s and Airbus A380s. This will create the world’s largest Starlink-enabled international fleet and marks a genuine turning point for...
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QANTAS: New A321XLR now flying Brisbane to Sydney route
Qantas’ newest narrowbody, the long-awaited Airbus A321XLR, has officially landed in Brisbane, beginning regular flights between Sydney and Brisbane from today. It’s another milestone in Qantas’ fleet renewal program,and the first time Queenslanders get to experience the most modern single-aisle aircraft flying. For passengers, the A321XLR represents a very real...
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FIJI AIRWAYS: Paul Scurrah, former Virgin boss returns to aviation
Fiji Airways has a new CEO, and he’s a familiar name to anyone who remembers the great Virgin Australia upheaval of 2020. Paul Scurrah, former Virgin Australia CEO, has taken over as Managing Director & CEO of Fiji Airways from 1 November 2025. This marks his long-anticipated return to the...
Wild About Travel
Air Japan exits after Just Three Short Years
I am heading to Japan from Bangkok in December, and I always like to keep my options open for flying. ANA Group’s subsidiary, Air Japan (NOT JAL Japan Airlines), has been strongly marketing itself as a key carrier at Bangkok Airport, operating several times a week from Bangkok to Narita...
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QANTAS: Hobart lounge cupboard to grow with redesign
This has been a long time coming for Tasmanian travellers. Qantas is about to upgrade and expand its famously poky Hobart lounge cupboard, sorry Hobart Qantas Club, with a redesign and expansion that is far more befitting for the island’s growing status as a premium destination. With an opening date...
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SINGAPORE: Green flying comes with a COST — Singapore slaps SAF levy on airfares
If you’re flying out of Singapore from mid-2026, get ready to pay a little extra to support the island state’s net-zero by 2050 sustainability initiative. From April next year, Singapore will introduce a green tax on airfares, the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) levy. From October 2026, that tax will be...
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CATHAY PACIFIC: Return to servicing Hong Kong to Adelaide route three times a week for winter
Cathay Pacific is dusting off its Adelaide route, announcing a seasonal return to the South Australian capital with three flights a week between Hong Kong and Adelaide from 11 November 2025 through to 27 March 2026. The service will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from Hong Kong (returning from...
Wild About Travel
Fire Over Kentucky: What People Miss in Plane Crash Fears
Last week, a UPS MD-11 crashed at Louisville’s Muhammad Ali International Airport, Kentucky, USA, shortly after takeoff. The jet, carrying an estimated 38,000 gallons (144,000 litres) of fuel, erupted into a massive fireball as it crashed into an industrial area about two kilometres from the airport, striking multiple buildings and...