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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One Mile at a Time
Alaska Airlines Unveils First-Ever Safety Video: Does It Hint At New Destination?
Alaska Airlines has just debuted its first safety video in its 94 year history, and there are some noteworthy things about it (thanks to Lester for flagging this)…
Frequent Miler
Best ways to get to Asia using points and miles (2026)
If you find yourself daydreaming about the snow monkeys in Japan, the hawker centers of Singapore, the ancient history that abounds around Asia, or just a really long flight in a comfortable seat with free-flowing champagne, there are numerous ways to use points and miles to get there. In this...
Points With a Crew
Get An Easy $50 From Rakuten
If you don't have a Rakuten account, sign up and get an easy $50 by signing up and spending at least $50 (including on gift cards to many retailers!) in the first 90 days.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
One More Change at The Club ATL Lounge About Which You Should Know…
Significant changes have been occurring recently at The Club ATL lounge, which is located at Concourse F at the international airport which serves the greater Atlanta metropolitan area — but you should know about one more change that could affect you that will become effective as of Friday, May 1,...
Frequent Miler
Bilt Rent Day for May 2026: 40%-100% transfer bonus to Avios programs
Bilt Rewards announced details today of its next Rent Day promotion for May 1. You’ll be able to get a bonus of 40%-100% when transferring your Bilt points to Avios programs. The Deal Get a bonus when transferring Bilt Rewards points to British Airways, Iberia, and/or Aer Lingus on May...
Frequent Miler
Does product changing ruin trip protections? | Question of the Week Ep1 | 4-27-26
Does product changing ruin trip protections? Frequent Miler reader Jay P wrote in saying: “I used my Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card to book a flight and hotel for a future trip. Now, I would like to product change my Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card before that trip. Are there any negative...
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...
Frequent Miler
Get up to 10% back at Kroger brands with new Chase Offer
One of my favorite Chase Offers is back, offering either 5% or 10% back at Kroger’s various brands. My Chase cards have the 10% version of the offer, while my wife’s have 5%. In both cases, the cashback is limited to $90 in spend, but we each have it on...
The Bulkhead Seat
Southwest Airlines Unveils “Independence One” Livery to Celebrate the Nation’s 250th
Southwest Airlines is marking the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States with the…
Miles To Memories
Vegas Is Changing Fast: Vanderpump Hotel, Hard Rock Guitar Tower & Flamingo Renovation Tour!
A walking tour of the new Vanderpump Hotel, Flamingo renvoations, Hard Rock guitar tower & more.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Best Western Rewards: Earn 1,000 bonus points per night in the U.S., Canada and Caribbean
Best Western Rewards summer 2026 promotion has been revealed and it will offer 1,000 bonus BWR points per night plus a chance to win 250,000 BWR points. It’s nice to see Best Western come back with bonus points offer for the busy summer travel season as a lot of times...
View from the Wing
Delta Calls Itself Premium — But Too Often The Product Doesn’t Match The Promise
Delta still benefits from the strongest premium brand halo among U.S. airlines, but more and more of the actual experience no longer lives up to that image. From weaker-than-advertised first class catering to lagging wifi, aging business class seats, and a reliability edge that is not what it once was,...
Points With a Crew
Should you buy Choice points with a 35% bonus? (Deal Ends Tuesday)
Choice is out with a promotion to buy points with a big bonus. Buying points can be a great way to boost your balance, but only if it makes sense...
One Mile at a Time
The Strangest, Worst, Business Class Seat I’ve Flown: Make It Make Sense!
I don’t make this statement lightly, but I’d like to nominate a contender for the title of ”world’s worst purpose-built business class seat” (I’ll have to update my list!).
Frequent Miler
Viator Amex Offer: Spend $350 & get $35 back (use up to 2 times)
If you’re planning on booking activities in the next month or so, there’s a new Viator Amex Offer out that’s giving $35 back when spending $350 or more and can be used twice. The Deal Spend $350+ in a single transaction with Viator & get $35 back with a targeted...
The Bulkhead Seat
Air Transat Adds Aruba, Barbados, and Los Cabos to Winter 2026-2027 Schedule
I’ve written many times about Air Transat. Before last year, I had never even…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Alaska Airlines Just Created its First Ever Safety Video… It Only Took the Carrier 94 Years
Alaska Airlines has been flying for the past 94 years, but it wasn’t until today that the Seattle-based carrier released its first-ever safety video, which will debut on its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet. Until now, there was simply no need for Alaska Airlines to have a safety video. In fact,...
Miles To Memories
American Airlines Tightens Rules on Portable Chargers
American Airlines is implementing is updating its policy regarding portable chargers onboard.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Earn 5,000 Bonus IHG One Rewards Points Every Two Nights in Africa, Southern Asia, and the Middle East
You can earn 5,000 bonus IHG One Rewards points for every two consecutive nights that you stay at your choice of participating select hotel and resort properties of IHG Hotels & Resorts in 25 countries and territories across Africa, southern Asia, and the Middle East regions through Sunday, June 21,...
View from the Wing
Bilt Adds Bed Bath & Beyond — I Thought It Liquidated, But The Story Gets Much Weirder
Bilt Rewards just announced Bed Bath & Beyond as a new partner, which mostly made me wonder how Bed Bath & Beyond is still around. It turns out the answer involves Overstock buying the dead retailer’s name, buybuy BABY getting reacquired, Reality TV's Marcus Lemonis taking over, and one of...
Bald Thoughts
Bilt Rewards Rent Day – Double Points, Transfer Bonus & More
Bilt Rewards is the only program that allows renters to earn points when paying their rent without any fees. Every month, Bilt Rewards hosts a special day where all members receive exclusive perks and enhanced rewards. On May 1st, you’ll earn valuable points, prizes, and discounts through the app. Bilt...
Miles To Memories
Air Canada Aeroplan Devaluation: New Award Charts Coming June 1
Air Canada has quietly published an updated reward chart on its website, and yes, there's a devaluation coming in a few months. 
View from the Wing
Why I’m Keeping Citi’s AAdvantage Business Card After The Bonus
The easy part of keeping a business credit card is earning the signup bonus. The real question is whether it still makes sense once the first-year math is over, and for me the AAdvantage Business card still earns enough extra value through AAdvantage Business miles and Loyalty Points to justify...
Points Miles and Bling
Why Hotels Charge Resort Fees (and How to Avoid Them)
Hotel resort fees started as a way for resorts to charge for extras they provide beyond those of a regular…
2PAXfly
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...
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QANTAS & VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: Why both airlines are having domestic sales
Yesterday I wrote an article about airlines cutting flights, and earlier this month about prices increasing due to fuel costs. So, why are Australia’s two major airline groups currently running domestic sales? These sales are happening at the same time as one of the biggest cost shocks the airline industry...
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FLIGHT CUTS: Middle East conflict gives airlines lots of uncertainty
Planning an international trip in the next few months? You will need to pay close attention to your flights. No time to ‘book and forget’. With the way things are changing, it is more than likely that your flight might change. It might be the departure time, the route, the...
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WEEKLY REVIEW: SundAY 19 April, 2026
Greetings from London! I’m here in Spring, soaking up culture with visits to multiple galleries and exhibitions, I’m also enjoying a lot of theatre performances, and catch-ups with friends. New Museums and Galleries is my guideline, and to that end, I visited Leighton House, with its mad Arabic rooms, seen...
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AIR NEW ZEALAND: Skynest to cost AU$400. Soon bookable
Finally, Air New Zealand is about to offer a solution to the problem of sleeping in Economy. After years of delays, it’s finally becoming a reality, with bookings open from 18 May 2026. Years in the making Air New Zealand first revealed the concept in 2020, pitching it as a...
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CHINESE AIRLINES: Cut Australian flights, increasing flights to Europe
Chinese airlines are quietly pulling capacity out of Australia and redeploying those aircraft to Europe. They are chasing stronger demand and higher yields as global travel patterns shift. Due to the current Middle East conflict between the US/Israel, and Iran. There are some real consequences for Australian travellers. Fewer flights...