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AIR NEW ZEALAND: Targets Australian market with new ad campaign
Air New Zealand has rolled out a new advertising campaign targeting the Australian market. It features Australian actress and ex-wife of Sasha Baron Cohen, Isla Fisher. The campaign aims to showcase the airline’s offerings for Australians travelling to and from New Zealand. Storyline The ‘Somewhere over the Tasman’ campaign follows...
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OMAN AIR: We have a date! To join OneWorld in June 2025
We have known Oman Air is to join OneWorld for a while. First, it was scheduled for 2024 and then recently rescheduled for 2025. Now, we have an official date courtesy of the new Oman Air CEO, Con Korfiatis, via ET’s David Flynn. He’s on a junket to London via...
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QANTAS: Adelaide Qantas Club lounge opens. Premium passengers no longer access the Chairman’s Lounge
Last week, on Thursday, 14 November, we saw the informal opening of the refurbished Qantas Club Lounge in Adelaide. The word is it’s a vast improvement and possibly the nicest Qantas Club in the country. Unfortunately, we still only have the 3D renders, so it’s hard to tell. Qantas is...
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: To part ways with Etihad Airways from mid-2025
Virgin Australia is officially parting ways with its long-time partner, Etihad Airways, by June next year. This move clears the runway for a new alliance with Qatar Airways, which is eyeing a 25% stake in Virgin, subject to regulatory approval. The Official Word from Etihad Airways Etihad made it clear...
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AIR NEW ZEALAND: Targets Australian market with new ad campaign
Air New Zealand has rolled out a new advertising campaign targeting the Australian market. It features Australian actress and ex-wife of Sasha Baron Cohen, Isla Fisher. The campaign aims to showcase the airline’s offerings for Australians travelling to and from New Zealand. Storyline The ‘Somewhere over the Tasman’ campaign follows...
Frequent Miler
My AAdvantage love affair continues
More than a year ago I published “Why AAdvantage is my new favorite mileage program.” It was not, and is still not, my favorite points program. That honor goes to transferable points programs: Amex Membership Rewards, Chase Ultimate Rewards, Citi ThankYou Rewards, etc. Additionally, AA is not my favorite airline to fly....
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Hitting the Vienna Christmas Markets on the way home (Nick’s Million Mile Madness travel journal)
Day 13 of my Million Mile Madness revealed the reason I chose to fly Europe to Asia and back to Europe: so I could land back in Europe to visit the Vienna Christmas Markets. I couldn’t resist the opportunity to be in Europe at the right time for some holiday...
Live from a Lounge
Air India Maharaja Club benefits stabilising after a week of merger
Air India has worked hard to fix some issues that crept up for loyalty members right after the merger concluded. Here are the details. The post Air India Maharaja Club benefits stabilising after a week of merger appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
Points With a Crew
Capital One Venture Rewards Card Review (And Why You Should Get This Card)
Learn how signing up for the Capital One Venture Rewards credit card can supercharge your travel with at least $750 and benefits that include ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Gratuity For $653.18 For Pizza and Chicken Tenders?
As I was posting a link to an article of mine at my Twitter — er...X — account, I noticed that someone posted that a friend was in “a VIP box” for the football game of the University of Las Vegas. That prompted me to wonder how much of a...
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ExpressVPN Black Friday Deal: Get 6 Extra Months Free with 24 Month Plan
Good afternoon everyone, I hope your week is going well.  Black Friday is right around the corner and ExpressVPN wants to get the party started early.  ExpressVPN normally offers a 1 month free trial when you become a member, but during this promotion, you can get 6 extra months free...
Your Mileage May Vary
What To Do If Your Flight May Be Delayed By Weather
Weather can disrupt airline travel any time of year, whether it’s spring thunderstorms, summer heatwaves, or winter snowstorms. While delays are never ideal, preparing ahead and staying flexible can make…
One Mile at a Time
Turkish Airlines Unveils New Lanvin Amenity Kits
Turkish Airlines offers a great business class experience, with the soft product being particularly good. Along those lines, there’s a noteworthy update, as the airline has just introduced new amenity kits.
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No More Line Cutting: American Airlines Expands Boarding Tech To More Than 100 Airports
American Airlines announced today that it’s rolling out the gate reader technology that it… The post No More Line Cutting: American Airlines Expands Boarding Tech To More Than 100 Airports appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Monkey Miles
IHG Cyber Sale – up to 25% off booking + 500 easy points
IHG Cyber Monday Promos - 10k points every 2 nights + more The post IHG Cyber Sale – up to 25% off booking + 500 easy points appeared first on Monkey Miles.
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Sheraton Puerto Rico Resort & Casino and Walmart Partner For “Sher-A-Holiday” Suites
The Sheraton Puerto Rico Resort & Casino has partnered with Walmart to deck out… The post Sheraton Puerto Rico Resort & Casino and Walmart Partner For “Sher-A-Holiday” Suites appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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Get An Easy 500 IHG Points
500 hotel points isn't worth a ton, but every little bit helps!
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Just In Time For Ski Season: Grand Hyatt Deer Valley Now Open
Hyatt announced plans to open the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley back in November 2023.… The post Just In Time For Ski Season: Grand Hyatt Deer Valley Now Open appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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The World Lost 2 Travel Icons, Just 1 Day Apart
If you’ve been following the travel industry for a few years (read: before Covid), you may remember a time when the TSA’s online presence was actually a lot of fun.…
Frequent Miler
All my flight details & trip reflections (Stephen’s Million Mile Madness trip journal)
Although Nick’s still traveling, it’s been a few days since I finished my trip and so I thought I’d share details about each of the flights I took, along with some reflections on my trip overall. Wednesday November 20 I got back to Vegas on Sunday evening after taking 23...
One Mile at a Time
American Starts Enforcing Boarding Priority With Simple Technology
Boarding flights in the United States is a hot mess… it’s a little different than in Japan! Airlines have tried to commoditize the boarding process as much as possible (by giving people an incentive to earn status, pick up a credit card, or outright pay for priority boarding), while doing...
View from the Wing
American Airlines Declares War On Gate Lice: New Boarding Tech Hits Over 100 Airports Nationwide For The Holidays
An important thing to know is that if you buzz because you're boarding before your group is called, the gate agent can clear the flag on their screen and allow you to board. If you're traveling with a family member or friend on a different reservation, for instance,...
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Hotel Review: Hyatt Regency Cincinnati
Last week, I had a dinner to attend in Cincinnati, OH. I stayed at… The post Hotel Review: Hyatt Regency Cincinnati appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
ATX Jetsetter
Delta Appears to be Working On A New 100th Anniversary Livery
Delta Air Lines appears to be developing a special livery on one of its yet to be delivered Airbus A321neos to celebrate the carrier's 100th anniversary. The post Delta Appears to be Working On A New 100th Anniversary Livery appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
One Mile at a Time
Alaska Airlines’ $89 Permanent Electronic Bag Tags
For years, Alaska Airlines has been trialing the concept of electronic bag tags, intended to make the process of checking a bag easier. Well, the airline has just taken a major step, as these bag tags are now on sale to the general public. While I think this is a...
Miles To Memories
Alaska Airlines Adds 10 New Nonstop Routes
Alaska Airlines is adding more nonstop flights from key West Coast cities to destinations across North and Latin America this winter. The post Alaska Airlines Adds 10 New Nonstop Routes appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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Where To Smoke Inside London Heathrow Airport
Despite strict prohibitions against smoking in the United Kingdom, you can still smoke at two locations inside London Heathrow Airport. I’ve updated this guide for 2024. A few years ago, I wrote a post entitled, The Secret Place to Smoke Airside at LHR. That story pointed out “secret” locations in...
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Alaska Airlines New $89 Permanent Bag Tags: Future Of Flying Or Overpriced Gimmick?
With Alaska eliminating check-in kiosks and telling customers to print their bag tags at home, these would be a great step towards the future - if they could get the cost down (or subsidize them for regular flyers). Continue reading Alaska Airlines New $89 Permanent Bag Tags: Future Of Flying Or...
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AIR NEW ZEALAND: Overcomes slot challenges to return daily to London Gatwick from mid 2025
The New Zealand airline abandoned its slots at London Heathrow in 2020, early in the pandemic, by selling them and taking the cash to fix its bottom line. Now that travel is going gangbusters, Air New Zealand wants to return flying to the Old Dart, but the Heathrow slot cupboard...
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QANTAS: Wants to seduce New Zealanders into their frequent flyer program
Qantas has signed up the equivalent of nearly every Australian voter (15 million). Now, it has set its sights on the 5.3 million residents of the land across the Tasman Sea. To entice Kiwis to the Qantas Frequent Flyer scheme, it has designed a package of earning shopping points, status...
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: Velocity loyalty scheme doubles points required for Business Upgrades
Virgin Australia and its loyalty scheme are at it again, proving that even in the world of frequent flyer programs, there’s no such thing as a free upgrade. In a move that’ll have your Velocity Points crying for mercy, the airline is doubling the points required to upgrade from economy...
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FLIGHT JARGON: Understanding Direct and Non-Stop flights, and Layovers
The travel industry is riddled with terms that often confuse passengers, particularly when discussing flight itineraries. Don’t start me on terms like ‘open jaw’ and ‘layover’! One of the blog readers picked up on my misuse of some terms. I used the terms  ‘non-stop flights‘ and ‘direct flights‘ interchangeably. They...
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REX AIRLINES: Gets AU$80 million lifeline from Australian Government
The Australian Government has agreed to hand AU$80 million to the company Administrator, EY, to assist REX’s regional operations through until June 2025. That also means REX will continue to operate its regional routes beyond the Federal Election that must be held by May 2025. It is a way of...
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OMAN AIR: OneWorld Alliance membership pushed out to 2025
We were expecting Oman Air to join the OneWorld alliance in 2024, and then that was made ‘late 2024. Now, membership will not occur until 2025. OneWorld is offering no indication of whether that will be early or late in the year. Having just booked a trip to Europe with...
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QANTAS: We are not a landing slot hoarder!
At a parliamentary inquiry today (Tuesday, 12 November 2024), Qantas domestic CE Markus Svenson denied that the airline is a landing slot hoarder. The airline has been accused of being a slot hoarder in peak times at Sydney Airport to hold off competition. He denied that Qantas misused its allocation...
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THAILAND: Delaying ETA and tourist fee until 2025
Thailand announced in December that it would pilot a new Electronic Travel Authorisation in December 2025 and introduce it fully in June 2025. The introduction of the free ETA would also have heralded the return of the Thai Travel Tax of ฿300 (AU$13) to be paid online prior to arrival...