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QANTAS: Refreshing 7 regional lounges after closure
If you rely on Qantas’ regional lounges for a quiet coffee, a power point and a bit of pre-flight calm, there’s good and bad news. Your lounge is likely being refreshed and may be closed for a few weeks. Qantas has been active on the lounge front, with the most...
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EUROPE: Carry on bags to become free on low-cost carriers
Budget carriers like easyJet, Ryanair and Wizz Air have built their ultra-low headline fares on optional extras, especially baggage fees. But now the European Parliament has taken a strong stance in favour of passengers being allowed to bring more on board for free — and it has triggered a fierce...
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ETIHAD: Brings its best Business Class to Sydney and Melbourne
Etihad Airways has now rolled out its latest-generation Business Class suites on all services from Sydney and Melbourne to its base in Abu Dhabi. That consistency of product will be welcomed by Australian travellers. In practical terms, that means no more ‘pot luck’ draw of older cabins. Book Business Class...
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: We had Economy X first, so there!
Yesterday, I wrote a post about the launch of Qantas’ new Economy Plus seats. Today, I write a post where Virgin Australia gives a less-than-subtle middle finger to the Qantas initiative, rightly claiming that they did it first with their Economy X seats. To top if off, they are offering...
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QANTAS: Refreshing 7 regional lounges after closure
If you rely on Qantas’ regional lounges for a quiet coffee, a power point and a bit of pre-flight calm, there’s good and bad news. Your lounge is likely being refreshed and may be closed for a few weeks. Qantas has been active on the lounge front, with the most...
Live from a Lounge
UK’s CAA wants to know why did Air India fly a plane to India despite Fuel Control Switches having a problem
The UK CAA has now asked for more details on the 787-8 flight from earlier this week, which was conducted despite the fuel control switches not working as intended. The post UK’s CAA wants to know why did Air India fly a plane to India despite Fuel Control Switches having...
Frequent Miler
Can we trust Bilt with our points?
The Bilt 2.0 rollout has taught me to question Bilt’s leadership more than ever. They promised a seamless transition to 2.0, but it was anything but. They launched their new cards before finalizing details about Bilt Cash. Then, in the face of negative publicity, they made the terrible spur-of-the-moment decision...
The Bulkhead Seat
Lounge Review: Admirals Club® (ORD – Terminal 3, Concourse L)
While heading back to Tampa International Airport (TPA) today, I had some time to… The post Lounge Review: Admirals Club® (ORD – Terminal 3, Concourse L) appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Points With a Crew
Which Delta American Express card Is Best? (New Higher Offers)
5 of the Delta American Express cards are all all offering increased sign-up bonuses, including some of the highest that I've ever seen! You can get up to 95,000 Skymiles as a welcome offer by ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Crossing the Drake Passage on the Way to Antarctica
We began crossing the Drake Passage on the way to Antarctica the night before, when we left the port of Ushuaia. For the next two days, we would be sailing across this notoriously treacherous part of the Southern Ocean. The first thing we did upon awakening that first morning at sea...
Frequent Miler
Great Wolf Lodge sale: Book suites for $26 (Feb 6 only)
Great Wolf Lodge will be running another great sale on Friday February 6, offering suites for only $26. The Deal Book Great Wolf Lodge suites for $26 on February 6. Direct link to offer (our affiliate link). Key Terms Offer valid February 6, 2026 only. Offer valid at Great Wolf...
Frequent Miler
Great Wolf Lodge sale: Book suites for $26 (Feb 6 only)
Great Wolf Lodge will be running another great sale on Friday February 6, offering suites for only $26. The Deal Book Great Wolf Lodge suites for $26 on February 6. Direct link to offer (our affiliate link). Key Terms Offer valid February 6, 2026 only. Offer valid at Great Wolf...
One Mile at a Time
Review: Holiday Inn Express Delhi Airport Terminal 3 (Airside Convenience)
For the next (brief) hotel stay of my Iceland to The Residence via Cambodia trip, I spent several hours at the Holiday Inn Express Delhi Airport (DEL) Terminal 3. Specifically, I was scheduled to have a roughly 10-hour layover, as I was arriving from London in Air India’s A350 business class,...
2PAXfly
EUROPE: Carry on bags to become free on low-cost carriers
Budget carriers like easyJet, Ryanair and Wizz Air have built their ultra-low headline fares on optional extras, especially baggage fees. But now the European Parliament has taken a strong stance in favour of passengers being allowed to bring more on board for free — and it has triggered a fierce...
Frequent Miler
Kroger: Earn 4x fuel points on 3rd party gift cards (but not fixed-value Visa & Mastercard gift cards)
Kroger is again running a promotion that awards 4x fuel points on third-party gift cards, whether purchased online or in-store. Unusually, this latest promo isn’t offering 4x on fixed-value Visa and Mastercard gift cards. This promotion is valid on gift cards purchased this weekend from Wednesday February 4 through Tuesday...
Your Mileage May Vary
We Finally Made It to the Chase Sapphire Lounge in Boston — And Now We Get the Hype
The Chase Sapphire Lounge at Boston Logan has been on our radar since it opened in 2023 — mostly because it was the first domestic Sapphire Lounge, and because the…
The Bulkhead Seat
Delta’s “Reclaim My Status” Lets Some Medallion Members Return to the Elite Ranks Into 2028
Losing airline elite status can feel like watching a year of priority perks disappear… The post Delta’s “Reclaim My Status” Lets Some Medallion Members Return to the Elite Ranks Into 2028 appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
Multiple Visa, Mastercard, & Amex gift card waived purchase fee deals on Incomm sites
MastercardGiftCard.com, VanillaGift.com, TheGiftCardShop.com, and AmexGiftCard.com – all sites run by Incomm – have promo codes at the moment that waive purchase fees on Visa, Mastercard, and/or Amex gift cards. The Deals & Key Terms MastercardGiftCard.com Get 100% off $50+ Mastercard gift card purchase fees with promo code VDAY26 Expires February...
View from the Wing
American Airlines COO Claims Tech Worked During Meltdown, Denies Flight Attendants Slept In Airports—His CEO Disagrees
American Airlines Chief Operating Officer David Seymour insists the airline's technology performed effectively during last week's severe storm, despite canceling nearly 10,000 flights. Seymour also denied widespread reports—including from his own CEO—that flight attendants were forced to sleep in airports.
Frequent Miler
Homes & Villas by Marriott promo: Earn 25K bonus points for your first booking (2 night & $1.5K minimum)
If you’ve never booked a Homes & Villas by Marriott stay, you should be able to register for a new promotion that’s awarding 25,000 bonus Bonvoy points on your first stay. The Deal Earn 25,000 bonus points on your first Homes & Villas by Marriott stay. Direct link to registration....
One Mile at a Time
Airplane Deplaning Etiquette Quandary: To Stay Seated, Or Not To Stay Seated
There are a lot of hotly contested airplane etiquette topics out there, ranging from who controls the window shades, to whether reclining your seat is a right or privilege, to when it’s appropriate to swap seats with others, to standing up as soon as the plane arrives at the gate....
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles: Earn up to 4,000 bonus miles on flights from Ho Chi Minh to San Francisco (Feb 4 Bonus Offer Highlight)
Today's bonus offer highlight is an excellent flight bonus for Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles members looking to fly to San Francisco! Check out all of the new bonuses added today: The post Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles: Earn up to 4,000 bonus miles on flights from Ho Chi Minh to San Francisco (Feb 4...
Miles To Memories
Caesars Cuts & Changes, Vegas Super Bowl Watch Parties, Cutting Off Winners & Breaking Up The Big 2?
Breaking up MGM and Caesars, more changes to Caesars elite benefits, blocking in the Strip, Super Bowl watch parties & quirkiest casino perks! The post Caesars Cuts & Changes, Vegas Super Bowl Watch Parties, Cutting Off Winners & Breaking Up The Big 2? appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Miles To Memories
US Bank Triple Cash Rewards Visa Business Card Offers $750 Bonus
The U.S. Bank Triple Cash Rewards Visa Business Credit Card is once again offering its best ever bonus that can earn you $750. The post US Bank Triple Cash Rewards Visa Business Card Offers $750 Bonus appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
British Regulators Demand Answers After Air India 787 Took Off From Heathrow With Faulty Fuel Cutoff Switch
British aviation regulators have given Air India one week to explain what engineering checks were completed before one of its Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners was allowed to take off from London Heathrow Airport on Sunday night after the pilots noted an issue with one of the fuel cut-off switches. Air India...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Earn 500 Bonus MileagePlus Miles by Shopping for Valentine’s Day
Effective through Monday, February 9, 2026 at 11:59:59 in the evening Eastern Standard Time, you can earn 500 bonus MileagePlus miles by shopping for Valentine’s Day — in addition to the standard MileagePlus miles earned — during the Winter Bonus Offer campaign at the United Airlines MileagePlus Shopping portal by...
Frequent Miler
Save $50 on $250+ Booking.com prepaid hotel booking with targeted Amex Offer
There’s a new Amex Offer out that’s giving $50 back when spending $250 or more on prepaid accommodation bookings on Booking.com. The Deal Spend $250+ on one or more pre-paid lodging bookings (“pay now”) online at booking.com/amexoffer and get $50 back with a targeted Amex Offer. Key Terms Expires April...
View from the Wing
Southwest’s 2022 Holiday Meltdown Wasn’t Their First — They’re Still Fighting Insurance Over the 2016 $77 Million IT Failure
Southwest Airlines' infamous 2022 holiday meltdown, costing nearly $1 billion, wasn't an isolated disaster—it echoed their costly 2016 IT failure, which triggered $77 million in losses. Ten years later, they're still fighting in court to recover insurance payments, showing that failing IT can cost airlines dearly for years after the...
2PAXfly
QANTAS: ‘Economy Plus’ now launched
Qantas has now launched its newest cabin product, and as of today, Monday 2 February, it’s available for booking. Economy Plus was first announced back in November 2025. The product, which provides four extra inches, increases the seat pitch at the front of the economy section from 30 to 34...
Wild About Travel
The Surreal Magic of Walking Where Ships Should Be: Helsinki in Winter
My Strava doesn’t lie. It shows me walking 300 metres across the water from Helsinki’s shoreline, just near Kaivopuisto in southern Helsinki, to the island of Harakka. In winter, Helsinki can spend weeks below zero Celsius, which means vast areas of the sea freeze into thick ice. The 7 metres...
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WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday, 1 February 2026
Hope you are having a great weekend. Below is a summary of stories that appeared in the blog over the last week. QANTAS: Sydney to Sapporo, Japan flights doubled for next ski season By 2paxfly on 31 Jan 2026 12:35 pmThe international arm of Qantas has never been afraid of...
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QANTAS: Sydney to Sapporo, Japan flights doubled for next ski season
The international arm of Qantas has never been afraid of exploiting a trend. This time it’s eyeing off winter escape to Hokkaido, Japan for the 2026/2027 snow season. Qantas will significantly increase capacity on its Sydney–Sapporo route next ski season, lifting services from three flights per week to as many...
Wild About Travel
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth): A City That Has Lost Its Way.
I rode by minibus along the Garden Route after a week exploring wineries, hikes, whales, coffee, food and South African hospitality. We arrived in Port Elizabeth in a different world. Load shedding had struck, the streets were dark, traffic lights blank or flashing, and pools of water from generators showed...
Wild About Travel
Rovaniemi, Finland – Santa, snow, and Arctic light
Rovaniemi is a small Arctic city that sells hard on Santa and northern lights, but underneath the Christmas branding there is a real Lapland hub for winter activities and slow tundra days. It works best if you accept the tourist kitsch, time your visit for snow or autumn colours, and...
2PAXfly
AIRLINES: What is a codeshare agreement and why they matter
If you’ve ever booked a flight on Qantas, only to discover you’re actually flying on an Emirates or Cathay Pacific aircraft, you’ve already encountered a codeshare agreement . Although you may not have realised it when you booked. Codesharing allows airlines to dramatically expand their networks without buying more planes...
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: Starts Canberra to Bali direct route
Canberra has few direct international connections. Maybe Doha and Fiji, which also, fortunately, function as launch pads for additional international destinations. You can now add Bali to that list, with Virgin Australia launching its first-ever international service from the nation’s capital, from 22 June 2026. Canberrans will no longer need...