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QANTAS: I know when the next double status promotion is going to start.
Let’s start by confessing that the headline is a lie. No one knows when the promo will drop, except a small group within the Qantas promo team! What I am about to present is just speculation, some of which is my own, and some is drawn from the knowledge and...
2PAXfly
AUSTRALIA: Airlines claim passenger protections ‘unworkable’. Surprise!
Australia’s airlines are pushing back hard against the federal government’s proposed aviation consumer protections, warning the reforms are “unworkable”, confusing, and will push up airfares. Not very imaginative arguments, and ones that every consumer protection initiative has faced. What’s the government proposing? The government, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese,...
Wild About Travel
A Moomin Pilgrimage Through 80 Years of Finnish Magic
I just spent two amazing weeks in Finland, which remains one of my favourite countries in the world. This trip: Helsinki, Rovaniemi, and Turku. I’m still processing everything I experienced. The timber architecture of Rovaniemi, the frozen Baltic where ships should be, and now this: my Moomin pilgrimage across 80...
2PAXfly
WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday, 8 February 2026
Hope your weekend has been as good as mine. Below is a summary of stories that appeared in the blog over the last week. QANTAS: Gets A321XLR configuration very wrong. Too few loos. By 2paxfly on 06 Feb 2026 12:17 pmWhen Qantas began introducing its new Airbus A321XLRs, the focus...
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View from the Wing
Bilt Palladium’s Hidden Power Move: How Homeowners Can Earn 4X Points On All Everyday Spend
The Bilt Palladium Card is already a powerhouse for turning housing payments into huge points—but here's how savvy cardholders can creatively leverage home equity lines to earn an unmatched 4 points per dollar on everyday spending.
The Bulkhead Seat
Spirit Airlines Adds Limited-Time Louisville Flights for Kentucky Derby Weekend
Spirit Airlines is gearing up for one of the biggest travel weekends of the… The post Spirit Airlines Adds Limited-Time Louisville Flights for Kentucky Derby Weekend appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
One Mile at a Time
EVA Air Launching Taipei To Washington Dulles Flights As Of June 2026
Several weeks ago, EVA Air executives revealed plans to launch flights to a new destination in North America, which will be the carrier’s longest flight to date. I’d like to provide an update, as this new route is now bookable, so we know exactly when it will launch, and what...
Frequent Miler
JetBlue TrueBlue Travel promo: Earn 3x Tiles on hotel bookings (Minimum $1K booking)
JetBlue is offering 3x Tiles when booking hotel stays of $1,000+ through their TrueBlue Travel portal (formerly known as Paisly). This would put you well on the way towards Mosaic 1 status, so it might be of interest for some people. You’ll have to be quick though as reservations have...
Live and Let’s Fly
24 Hours In Taipei: How I Spent An Amazing Layover In Taiwan’s Capital
I fell in love with Taipei during my late autumn trip a few months back and fell in love with it all over again this month after a lovely long layover between EVA Air flights. 24 Hours In Taipei: Church, Coffee, MRT, And The Perfect Layover I arrived in Taipei...
The Bulkhead Seat
AirAsia X Will Return to London With Flights From Malaysia With a Stop in Bahrain
Malaysian low-cost carrier, AirAsia X, just announced a new multi-sector route linking Southeast Asia,… The post AirAsia X Will Return to London With Flights From Malaysia With a Stop in Bahrain appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Live from a Lounge
IndiGo confirms it is in compliance with the Indian FDTL Guidelines
IndiGo says it is good to go and is complying with the new FDTL norms, which focus on crew fatigue getting better rather than worse. The post IndiGo confirms it is in compliance with the Indian FDTL Guidelines appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
The Bulkhead Seat
EVA Air to Launch Flights to Washington DC on June 26th
Last month, I wrote about EVA Air planning nonstop service between Taiwan Taoyuan International… The post EVA Air to Launch Flights to Washington DC on June 26th appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Miles To Memories
Score FIFA World Cup 2026 Tickets: Exclusive Access for Capital One Venture X Cardholders
If you’re looking for FIFA World Cup tickets, your Capital One Venture X card may come in handy tomorrow. The post Score FIFA World Cup 2026 Tickets: Exclusive Access for Capital One Venture X Cardholders appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Traveling For Miles
Alert: British Airways will launch new Avios-only flights on two routes tomorrow
British Airways has announced that tomorrow, 12 February 2026, it plans to launch new Avios only flights on two of its routes out of London City Airport. Only one flight in either direction will be "Avios-only", so there isn't much scope for flexibility here, but if you're Avios rich these...
You Are Travel
Unwind at This Southern California Wine and Yoga Retreat – Book ASAP and Reserve Your Spot!
tl;dr – Start your spring with 3 nights and 4 days in beautiful Southern California wine country on… The post Unwind at This Southern California Wine and Yoga Retreat – Book ASAP and Reserve Your Spot! appeared first on You Are Travel.
Your Mileage May Vary
The One Phone Number Cruise Passengers Should Always Have Before Going Ashore
If you’re exploring a port on your own and something goes wrong, this emergency contact could be the difference between reboarding—or watching your ship sail away. Cruise lines assign a…
Miles To Memories
Increased Bonus for JetBlue Plus Card, Earn 75,000 Points
Barclays and JetBlue have an improved welcome bonus for the JetBlue Plus card, offering 75,000 points. The post Increased Bonus for JetBlue Plus Card, Earn 75,000 Points appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Marriott Bonvoy: 10,000 bonus points for stays at The Paris Marriott Champs Elysees Hotel (Feb 11 Bonus Offer Highlight)
Today's bonus offer highlight is a great bonus for stays at The Paris Marriott Champs Elysees Hotel that can be stacked with global 2,500 Bonvoy bonus points offer! Check out all of the new bonuses added today: The post Marriott Bonvoy: 10,000 bonus points for stays at The Paris Marriott Champs...
View from the Wing
The FAA Didn’t Suddenly Close El Paso’s Airport Because Of Cartels—It Was Reckless Flying By U.S. Military Drones
The FAA's abrupt shutdown of El Paso airport wasn't triggered by cartel drones, as officials initially implied—it was a drastic move to stop dangerous, uncontrolled drone operations by the U.S. military that endangered commercial flights.
Frequent Miler
Homes & Villas by Marriott promo: Earn 2K bonus points per night (Minimum $2K spend, 10K max bonus points)
Homes & Villas by Marriott has launched a new promotion that’s offering 2,000 bonus points per night, with a limit of 10,000 total bonus points. If you’ve never booked a Homes & Villas stay before, it might be possible to stack this with another promotion for a total of up...
Economondo
Sailing to Orkney with NorthLink Ferries: Aberdeen to Kirkwall
Sailing from Aberdeen to Orkney on the MV Hjaltland
Traveling For Miles
Flash sale: Buy Avios from Qatar Airways and get a 50% bonus (Avios cost from 1.17p/1.53c)
Qatar Airways has launched a new Avios flash sale in which it's offering bonuses of up to 50% for Avios purchases made through 16 February 2026 (you have until next Monday to make your purchase). The post Flash sale: Buy Avios from Qatar Airways and get a 50% bonus (Avios cost...
One Mile at a Time
BOOKED: Hong Kong Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Emirates, SAS, And Air Canada!
A couple of weeks back, I wrote about the trip that Ford and I had booked to Taipei & Hong Kong, and that’s a journey we’re currently on. As I explained at the time, I hadn’t yet booked return flights, beyond Hong Kong. Ford needed to get back (we can...
PointsMath
Marriott Bonvoy Escapes February 2026: Save 20% on Stays
Marriott launches a “Marriott Bonvoy Escapes” promotion every other Wednesday, bookable through Sunday, with which you can save 20% at select hotels & resorts. Current Marriott Bonvoy Escapes Promotion Marriott Bonvoy Escapes is a bi-weekly discounted stay promotion from Marriott: Terms & Conditions. Do Marriott Bonvoy Escapes works Marriott Bonvoy...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Could You Endure 24 Hours On A Low-Cost Narrowbody Jet From London to Asia?
Passengers traveling from Europe to Asia could soon have a new, low-cost option to choose from, but at what cost? While the fares will be cheap, passengers will have to endure back-breaking conditions on cramped single-aisle planes that don’t even offer a non-stop routing. Is this a price you would...
Live and Let’s Fly
United And JetBlue Expand Partnership, But Only One Side Earns Elite Status Credit
United and JetBlue have taken another step toward a closer commercial relationship with the launch of reciprocal revenue bookings on each other’s flights, but the details of what is and isn’t available matter a great deal to MileagePlus members. United And JetBlue Launch Reciprocal Revenue Bookings, But Earning Remains Limited...
PointsMath
Buy Avianca LifeMiles with up to 155% Bonus Miles [1.29¢/Mile]
Avianca is a member of the Star Alliance. Its frequent flyer program is excellent for redeeming miles on Star Alliance airlines, as it requires fewer miles than other airlines and has low taxes. It is one of the valuable airmiles programs. They have now launched a flash deal offering a Bonus...
Points Miles and Bling
India: Where Hotel Points Redemptions Still Shine
Throughout last year, I discovered a gold mine of hotel points redemption opportunities in India while planning for my January… The post India: Where Hotel Points Redemptions Still Shine appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
2PAXfly
QANTAS: Gets A321XLR configuration very wrong. Too few loos.
When Qantas began introducing its new Airbus A321XLRs, the focus was on longer range, larger overhead bins, and a more modern onboard experience. Instead, they got one incredibly basic thing wrong. It has become the talking point amongst passengers. That is, not enough toilets, or colloquially, ‘too few loos’. For...
2PAXfly
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...
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...
2PAXfly
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...
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...
2PAXfly
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...