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CATHAY PACIFIC: Business Class Aria Suites come to Sydney end of March 2025
Almost universally hailed for their comfort and technology, the new Business Class Aria Suites on Cathay Pacific 777s will arrive in Sydney this month according to ET. Background Cathay Pacific has been a leader in passenger comfort and privacy in Business Class. In 2011, the airline introduced reverse herringbone seats...
Wild About Travel
Exploring Okayama’s Crow Castle: A Journey Through Time and Culture
While in Okayama, a visit to its castle was a must. The castle’s exterior, made of wooden panels painted with black lacquer, earned it the nickname “Crow Castle.” Built in 1597, it survived centuries of history before being taken over by the Ministry of War in 1869, when many of...
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QANTAS: Double Status Credits and Points promo 2025 LIVE!
Here are the details at a glance so you can get right onto booking to earn double points or double status credits: REGISTER for the promotion on the Qantas website or via the app before you book your flights CHOOSE either double Points or double Status Credits BOOK BY your...
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QANTAS: Round the world flights need more classic rewards
Qantas Frequent Flyers are great hoarders of points for that special trip. They think in terms of an around-the-world trip in business class on Qantas and other OneWorld members and partners. Besides the fact that these are a nightmare to try and book yourself without the assistance of the premium...
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The Bulkhead Seat
Are You Ready With Your REAL ID For Travel After May 7th? I’m Not
The REAL ID Act of 2005 established requirements for identification that is acceptable for… The post Are You Ready With Your REAL ID For Travel After May 7th? I’m Not appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 525: Hip to be Square
Which cards to cancel and where to fly? We've got Ed from Miles To Go on the show this week to help answer those questions and lots more.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
March 13 Bonus Offer Highlight: United MileagePlus – Up to a 100% or 50% discount for buying miles
Today's bonus offer highlight is the next buy miles promotion from United where you are get up to a 100% bonus or 50% discount when buying MileagePlus Miles. Check out all of the new bonuses added today: The post March 13 Bonus Offer Highlight: United MileagePlus – Up to a 100%...
Live from a Lounge
Marriott Bonvoy HDFC Bank Credit Card offering a 10,000 points bonus on spends
HDFC Bank and Marriott Bonvoy have a co-branded credit card. Now, the card has a new promotional offer where one can earn up to 10,000 bonus Marriott Bonvoy points. Here are the details. The post Marriott Bonvoy HDFC Bank Credit Card offering a 10,000 points bonus on spends appeared first...
View from the Wing
Satanic Passenger Swallowed Rosary Beads Mid-Flight, Fought Crew in Miami Arrival Chaos [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 Satanic Passenger Swallowed Rosary Beads Mid-Flight, Fought Crew in Miami Arrival Chaos [Roundup]...
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Nasty: Air India 10-Hour Flight To Nowhere After Illiterate Passengers Clog Eight Lavatory Toilets
Pictures have emerged showing what forced an Air India flight to Delhi to return to Chicago after five hours in the air; a 10-hour flight to nowhere. The only thing more nasty than the pictures are the vile passengers who clogged the lavatory toilets… Air India Flight To Nowhere After...
Frequent Miler
Hyatt Regency Coral Gables: Bottom Line Review
In January, my wife and I had a one-night layover in Miami on the way to a Small Luxury Hotels stay in the Turks and Caicos islands. Instead of staying in one of the plethora of hotels clustered around Miami airport, and armed with an expiring Hyatt Category 1-4 free...
TravelUpdate
Japan Airlines and Garuda Indonesia Strengthen their Partnership
Japan Airlines and Garuda Indonesia strengthen their partnership. The airlines have initiated a joint business agreement to enhance…
One Mile at a Time
American Premium 787s With Flagship Business Suites: Coming Soon?
Here’s an exciting update, as it looks like American’s new business class product may be just weeks from debuting.
One Mile at a Time
Air Canada Now Requires Aeroplan Log-In For Award Searches
While not a huge deal, the process of searching award availability with Air Canada Aeroplan has just become a bit more complicated, as several readers have flagged.
Wingtips
El Al Profit Party: Record-Breaking Cash, a Mystery Livery & New Plane Orders?
El Al is on a roll. A big one. We’re talking record profits, new jets on the way,… The post El Al Profit Party: Record-Breaking Cash, a Mystery Livery & New Plane Orders? appeared first on Wingtips.
View from the Wing
Frequent Flyer Study: Award Ticket Prices Are Soaring—Except At American Airlines
Looking at the cost of domestic roundtrip bookings, the report finds that award price inflation (36% since 2019) is much worse than inflation in the broader economy (24%). American AAdvantage redemptions have actually got 21% cheaper in this category over the last six years. Continue reading Frequent Flyer Study:...
TravelUpdate
Multiple Hilton cards offering free night certificates: Here’s a complete guide
Multiple Hilton credit cards are currently offering free night certificates as part of their welcome bonuses. Here's how you can maximize...
One Mile at a Time
Hawaiian Airlines 787 First Class Leihōkū Suites: What A Stunner!
Hello from Los Angeles, as Im on the return portion ofour winter ski trip to Niseko. After flying All Nippon Airways’ A380 first class, I flew Hawaiian Airlines’ Boeing 787-9 first class, on the 4hr55min flight from Honolulu (HNL) to Los Angeles (LAX).
Miles For Family
Renewing my Annual Trip Insurance Policy
The past few years, my family has purchased an annual trip insurance policy. This is a policy that covers all of our trips for an entire year. We’re about to go on a cruise, and I just renewed my annual travel insurance policy. Why get trip insurance? The biggest reason...
Eye of the Flyer
Will Southwest Backtrack on Scrapping Its “Bags Fly Free” Policy?
Do you think Southwest Airlines will reconsider removing its signature Bags Fly Free feature? Given some of the vagaries of the announcement, are they testing the waters to see how customers respond? Major Southwest Changes Southwest told us back in September 2024 that the airline’s open seating practice is ending....
View from the Wing
Gunfire Erupts At Chicago O’Hare: Baggage Claim Fight Escalates With 57 Shots Fired At Terminal 2
A violent brawl at Chicago O'Hare's Terminal 2 escalated into a shootout around 12:54 a.m. Wednesday morning, leaving a 25‑year‑old man wounded and disrupting airport operations for several hours. The fight started at baggage claim and spilled out onto the street. Heated words escalated to violent blows, one assailant grabbed a...
Live and Let’s Fly
New Korean Air Livery: Why Fix What Wasn’t Broken?
Korean Air has officially revealed its new livery. Once again, I’m asking myself why airlines cannot leave well-enough alone? Korean Air Unveils New Livery On March 11, 2025, Korean Air formally unveiled its new livery at a ceremony in Seoul. The night before, a Korean Air 787-10 was spotted landing...
Monkey Miles
12 Best Ways to use American Express Membership Rewards
A look at some incredible uses of American Express Membership Rewards The post 12 Best Ways to use American Express Membership Rewards appeared first on Monkey Miles.
One Mile at a Time
Buy IHG One Rewards Points With 100% Bonus (0.5 Cents Each)
Strategically buying points can be a good value, especially for luxury hotel stays. IHG One Rewards has just launched a new sale on purchased points (thanks to Jacob for flagging this). Different members may be targeted for different offers, and it appears that the standard promotion is in line with...
One Mile at a Time
Air France Launching Riyadh Flights As Of March 2025
Air France has announced its newest long haul destination, with service kicking off in a matter of weeks. This one isn’t too surprising, as we’ve seen a lot of service added here…
One Mile at a Time
Spirit Airlines Exits Bankruptcy… But Now What?!?
In November 2024, Spirit Airlinesfiled for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, after billions of dollars of losses since the start of the pandemic, plus a failed takeover by JetBlue. We knew that the airline was planning on a quick bankruptcy process, and there’s now a major update, as this process has...
Live from a Lounge
Air India to offer upsell to Premium Economy for just INR 599 onwards
Air India's Premium Economy cabin will be sold at INR 599 and upwards for a limited time. Here are the details. The post Air India to offer upsell to Premium Economy for just INR 599 onwards appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
Live from a Lounge
Flash Sale: Alaska Airlines Buy Miles with up to 50% Bonus Miles
Alaska Airlines has a new Buy Miles Promotion through March 16, 2025. You can get Alaska Miles with up to a 50% bonus to redeem on oneworld member airlines, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, British Airways and many other airlines at reasonable prices. The post Flash Sale: Alaska Airlines Buy Miles...
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QANTAS: Details of Classic Reward redemption downgrades
Qantas announced significant changes to its Frequent Flyer program on 22 January 2025. Most changes were adverse for frequent flyers, including an increase in the number of points needed to redeem Classic Reward seats. Upgrades also require more points, and carrier charges on some routes increased from August 5, 2025....
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KOREAN AIR: New visual brand and values announced
A new 787-10 has been spotted with what is apparently Korean Air’s new livery. Recently, the merging of Korean Airways with Asiana was formally approved, so the corporate branding team requires a new logo, livery, and brand statement. Korean Air – dowdy looks v Asiana contemporary identity The Korean Air...
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: Partnership with Hawaiian Airlines ends June 30 2025
Hawaiian Airlines is currently a partner of Virgin Australia, which allowed you to earn and burn Velocity Points on trips between Australia and the Hawaiian Islands. The Virgin partnership will end in preparation for the combined Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines joining the OneWorld Alliance. Bookings departing before and after 30...
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AVALON AIRPORT: Melbourne — teenager arrested for boarding Jetstar flight with loaded shotgun
In a shocking security breach, a 17-year-old teenager was arrested after, it is alleged, breaching security at Melbourne’s second airport, Avalon. The youth attempted to board the Jetstar plane with a loaded shotgun. The incident occurred on Thursday, 6 March at 2:20 pm. The attempt was met with a swift...
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BRISBANE AIRPORT: to close due to tropical cyclone Alfred
Flights to and from Brisbane Airport are scheduled to cease at approximately 4 pm today (Thursday 6 March, 2025) Queensland time. This is due to deteriorating coastal weather conditions due to tropical cyclone Alfred. Passengers expecting to depart after that time, should not travel to the airport if their flight...
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: New CEO Dave Emerson announced
Virgin Australia has announced the appointment of Dave Emerson as its new Chief Executive Officer. He will replace Jayne Hrdlicka, who signposted she would step down back in February 2024 after leading the airline after its rebirth from administration during COVID-19. Emerson, currently Virgin Australia’s Chief Commercial Officer, has worked...
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AUSTRALIA: Tropical Cyclone Alfred, weather warning for East Coast
Air travellers to the east coast of Australia, and specifically Brisbane, are warned to keep updated on weather conditions. This is in the light of the expected landfall of Tropical Cyclone Alfred expected on Thursday 6 March, 2025. However, the cyclone will adversely affect weather from today, Wednesday 5 March...
Wild About Travel
Exploring Wales/Cymru: A Journey Through all its Amazing Heritage Railways
When I was a young teen, I read an article about the preserved railways of Wales, and it sparked a lifelong fascination. Since then, I’ve been determined to visit every heritage railway in the country—a goal I’ve steadily worked on. Here are the Welsh heritage railways and how you can...