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INTERNATIONAL FLYING: Middle East conflict and fuel crisis cuts one in four flights
Almost a quarter of international flights from Australia were cancelled in April. That’s according to the AFR, as airlines scrambled to deal with soaring fuel prices and widespread airspace disruptions. The trigger is the escalating conflict involving Iran, which has effectively shut down large parts of Gulf airspace since late...
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EMIRATES: Talk of First Class private suites with en suite bathrooms
Rumours are mounting that Emirates could be working on a new First Class concept featuring private suites with their own en-suite bathrooms. It sounds ambitious, but this is the airline that already put showers on board the Airbus A380 and introduced fully enclosed suites on the Boeing 777. If any...
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QANTAS: New open skies deal between Australia and Canada opens more flights and destinations
A new open skies agreement between Australia and Canada has removed limits on flights between the two countries, giving Qantas the green light to expand its services. The updated air services arrangement allows unlimited passenger capacity for Australian carriers, replacing the previous cap that effectively limited Qantas to a daily...
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FIJI AIRWAYS: Dallas USA flights dropped from September
Fiji Airways is reshaping its network, cutting its Dallas route while boosting capacity on other key services amid rising fuel costs. The airline will suspend flights between Nadi and Dallas Fort Worth from 7 September, marking a retreat from one of its longest and most operationally demanding routes. That removes...
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TSA Will Be Paid: House Approves DHS Funding After Record Lapse
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is set to regain most of its…
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Woman Tries To Charge Phone On Flight. She Gets Yelled At By A Flight Attendant: ‘Since When Are You Not Allowed To Use Power Banks?’
"No one has ever said anything to me."
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Air France Elevates Premium Economy Experience With Upgraded Dining
Air France is continuing its push upmarket by enhancing its Premium (Premium Economy) cabin…
Frequent Miler
Frontier offering Summer unlimited “GoWild” Pass for $199
Frontier regularly offers different versions of its GoWild! all-you-can-fly pass. Folks who buy one can take as many Frontier flights as they want during the pass’s duration, including to international destinations like Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America. Now, Frontier is selling a special “Summer” GoWild! pass that’s good for...
Miles To Memories
Hyatt’s Double Devaluation Hurts: Why Globalist May Not Be Worth It Plus A Look At Alternatives
Hyatt's massive double devaluation is coming and you should be paying attention. What exactly is changing, how did Hyatt double dip and which programs should you be looking at as alternatives?
View from the Wing
65 United Passengers Alleged Antisemitic Abuse — The Court Said Even If True, They Had No Case
Sixty five United passengers alleged antisemitic abuse after their Tel Aviv flight was diverted back to Newark, including claims that crew blamed “the Jews” and that passengers were held for hours with little help. But because this was an international flight, the court never reached whether the allegations were true...
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Kickstarter: Mirakuru Pillow
The Mirakuru pillow is a one-button self-adjusting pillow for back and side sleepers. It's on Kickstarter, but only for a few more ...
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One Place Delta SkyMiles Still Delivers Decent Value
Delta SkyMiles may be one of the most frustrating airline currencies out there, but that doesn’t mean it’s useless. Delta has spent years building a loyalty program that frequent flyers…
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Breaking News: Funding Bill For Department of Homeland Security Passed by Congress
Funding of a bill for the Department of Homeland Security was passed by members of the House of Representatives of the United States earlier today, Thursday, April 30, 2026 — which means that the record partial shutdown of the federal government of the United States will most likely finally end. Lindsey...
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IHG Premier card: Increased 185K welcome offer
Today, Chase increased the welcome offer on the IHG Premier card to a whopping 185,000 IHG points, the best we’ve seen in terms of total points (there was a 5x60K free-night certificate offer previously). The bonus is in two tiers: 150,000 bonus points are earned after spending $3K in the...
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Kirby Is Crazy… Like A Fox
United CEO, Scott Kirby, has made some outlandish statements about merging with American Airlines, and maybe he is crazy… crazy like a fox. United Floats Merger Privately, Then Publicly Reports documented an alleged conversation in which United CEO, Scott Kirby, floated the concept of a potential merger with American Airlines...
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Radisson Rewards: Earn 3,000 bonus points & save up to 35% on summer stays (Book by May 6)
Earn 3,000 bonus Rewards points and save up to 35% when you stay at any participating Radisson Hotels  in Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa. Book by May 6 for stays Jul 1 – Sep 10, 26. Click here for more details and to book your Radisson stays....
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: AA87 London Heathrow – Chicago O’Hare (MAIN CABIN EXTRA)
AA87 London Heathrow Terminal 3 – Chicago O’Hare Terminal 5 (MAIN CABIN EXTRA) Still for the Friends Let’s see how American Airlines does in Transatlantic Economy Class and in the Main Cabin Extra subclass. Are things down the back improving… or degrading?  Still for the friends But first. A trip...
Miles To Memories
Lost Your Chase Spending Offer Details? Here’s How to Find It Again
One issue that you might come across is that once you activate these quarterly spending offers, you don't get any confirmation via email.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Qatar Airways Business Class Sale: As Low as $2,999
If you have ever wanted to experience being seated in the business class cabin aboard an airplane operated by Qatar Airways during a transatlantic flight, you are in luck, as you can purchase that experience for as little as $2,999.00 for travel from eleven departure cities in the United States...
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Chase Sapphire Reserve®: New 150K Welcome Offer
The Chase Sapphire Reserve® card now features an increased welcome offer of 150,000 Ultimate Rewards points after spending $6,000 on purchases within the first 3 months. In terms of total points, this is the biggest welcome offer we’ve ever seen on the Sapphire Reserve. It’s a serious haul and is...
The Bulkhead Seat
Porter Airlines Expands Winter Sun Network With New Destinations Across US and Beyond
Porter Airlines is expanding its winter sun offerings for the 2026–2027 season, unveiling more…
View from the Wing
British Airways Told Elites They’d Been Spared From Status Cuts — Then Downgraded Them Anyway
British Airways already angered elite members by moving to a revenue-based status program that makes qualification much harder. Then it told some customers they had been renewed after all — only to reverse course, downgrade them anyway, and offer nothing for the mistake.
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Southwest’s Hawai‘i Interisland Benefits Explained — And Why “Aloha” Is Part of the Conversation
When I saw that Southwest Airlines is rolling out new interisland benefits for Hawai’i residents, my first thought wasn’t about perks — it was about timing. On paper, this is a straightforward update: more flexibility, added value, and a clearer push to win over local travelers who rely on interisland...
The Bulkhead Seat
Wins & Losses: Delta Makes Huge Express Service Changes Starting May 19th
Delta Air Lines is preparing a significant update to its inflight service model, with…
Miles To Memories
Fill Out Survey About New Rove Features, Get 250 Miles
Rove has launched a Weekly Rove newsletter. This week's newsletter has a hidden surprise, 250 free points.
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Woman Tries To Visit Rome. She Can’t Even Walk In The Crowd: ‘It’s Not Even Euro Summer Yet’
"Maybe European winter doesn’t sound too bad lol."
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Sam’s Club: 10% off Disney Gift Cards this weekend
Sam’s Club is running a 10% discount on Disney gift cards this weekend, from May 1st to May 3rd. The deal is for $500 cards only, with a limit of two cards per member. There were rumors that the sale begins today for Sam’s Club Plus members. If anyone can...
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All Time High Public Offer Chase Sapphire Reserve® 150k offer
We review the Chase Sapphire Reserve® and its new 80k welcome offer after $4k spend in 3 months
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EMIRATES: A380s to get Starlink WiFi
The first Starlink-equipped superjumbo is now in service, marking the start of a rollout the airline says will extend across its entire fleet by mid-2027. And, it’s free. Emirates is ditching its current pay-to-use model, which charges up to around US$20, in favour of complimentary high-speed access for all passengers....
Wild About Travel
Draft Future of First Class?
From Railway to Runway I juts tcked ofve r 1800 flights. of hthsoe, just 23 havebeejn fistc alss Some quick history. The class system in air travel, evolved from the British railways of the 1830s and originally aligned closely with the British Class System. Understanding this evolution from railways to...
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WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday 26 April, 2026
I’m still in London, but will be departing soon. It’s really begun to warm up now, just in time for the London Marathon today. Not that I’m a participant. In fact, the only reason I know is because of its effects on public transport. And there seem to be a...
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SYDNEY AIRPORTS: July will see changes to flight paths as Western Sydney Airport starts cargo flights
Sydney’s skies are about to change, and if you live under a flight path, brace for impact. A shake-up of airspace across the city kicks in on July 9, paving the way for the first cargo flights into Western Sydney Airport later that month. It’s all part of getting the...
Wild About Travel
Explore Asia’s best city with me!
If you’ve never been, let me tell you why Taipei should be next on your list. This city offers so much to love. The food is extraordinary, the transport is amazing, the streets are safe, and the people are genuinely kind. There is enough history, culture, and night market chaos...
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CORPORATE TRAVEL: Scandal in UK company may affect Australians
This scandal has been a bit of a long saga over the last few months, but as the expected overcharging liability soared from tens to hundreds of millions of dollars, I thought it was worth providing some background and explanation of the travel agents’ scandal. Corporate Travel Management has landed...
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HAWAIIAN AIRLINES: Alaska integration sees entry to OneWorld alliance
Alaska Airlines’ takeover of Hawaiian Airlines, finalised in September 2024, has been deliberately paced. April 22, 2026, stands out as one of the most consequential milestones. Today, multiple strands of the merger come together. This allows the two carriers to function as one behind the scenes while retaining distinct brands....
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QANTAS: Brisbane lounge access changes
If you’re flying internationally from Brisbane with Qantas or partners like Cathay Pacific, Fiji Airways or Malaysia Airlines, your usual airport routine in Brisbane has changed. Lounge access is now before security, and not after. Lounge access is now before security From April 14, 2026, through early September 2026, the...