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Storm-Proof Your 2025 Getaways: Flexible Bookings & Insurance Tactics
NOAA expects up to 19 storms in 2025, but there's no need to panic. From flexible award tickets to robust travel insurance, travelers can still fly with confidence.
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Smart Gulf Routes for Pakistan’s Independence Day 2025
As Pakistan’s diaspora converges for festive celebrations and fresh incentives, Gulf carriers offer key connections. Discover top strategies for snagging the best flights and supporting a united homecoming.
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5 Ways to Beat Obon 2025 Blackouts with Rural Ryokan Awards
Obon 2025 is around the corner, and major cities like Tokyo and Osaka will be packed. Discover strategies to find hidden award space and immerse yourself in Japan’s tranquil countryside.
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Securing Domestic Travel Awards and JR Pass Seats: Obon 2025
Obon 2025 in Japan runs August 13–15, with the peak rush extending August 9–18. Discover how to efficiently navigate flights, Shinkansen bookings, and the country’s cherished ancestral festival.
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Why Elon Musk Should Buy Ryanair
If Elon Musk were to seriously consider buying a major airline, Ryanair might not be the fantastical choice critics would expect. The Irish ultra-low-cost carrier isn’t just cheap on ticket prices; it’s one of the most profitable and operationally robust airlines in the world. Musk has the capital and appetite...
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Review: Grand Hyatt Deer Valley (Has Potential, Good Value Option)
We just wrapped up a trip to Deer Valley, Utah. We traveled with our older son, Miles, as it would be his first time ”skiing,” so we enrolled him in ski school (which… is an adventure when we’re talking about three year olds, but that’s a different story).
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Family Travel: Points Strategy for 4+
Discover the mathematical approach to booking luxury family travel with points. Learn why Flying Blue, Hyatt, and United are the top programs for families.
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Elon Musk Mulls Buying Ryanair and Putting “Someone Named Ryan” in Charge [Roundup]
Elon Musk and Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary’s Starlink spat has spun into a new bit: Musk musing about buying Ryanair and “putting someone whose actual name is Ryan in charge.” Plus: JetBlue’s JSX partnership ending, a near tail strike involving American’s new A321XLR, Scott Kirby praising Flighty, meal-voucher strategy during...
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Towel Bar in Ushuaia in Argentina. Sunday Morning Photograph.
Sometimes something as simple as a towel bar in Ushuaia in Argentina can seem more like modern fine art when photographed a certain way — and that was the case with this photograph, which... The post Towel Bar in Ushuaia in Argentina. Sunday Morning Photograph. appeared first on The Gate.
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Drama In Air France La Premiere: “Don’t Film Me,” “Shut Up,” “You’re Racist”
We see passengers get into arguments with one another on planes all the time. However, this is the first time I’ve ever seen something like this in Air France’s La Premiere, which is without a doubt the world’s most exclusive (and expensive) first class product.
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Bilt Platinum Comes With Free Blade Helicopter Transfer—I Skipped Traffic and Was at JFK in 5 Minutes
Bilt Platinum’s annual free Blade helicopter transfer is still one of the best perks in points, and I just used my third ride—skipping the inevitable Manhattan traffic and getting to JFK in about five minutes. Here’s what the Blade Lounge West experience is like, how my rebooking played out, and...
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Photo Report: Philippine Airlines A350-1000
On 17th January, 2026, Asia's oldest airline, Philippine Airlines, celebrates its 85th Anniversary. The President of the Philippines, H.E. Ferdinand Marcos Jr., unveiled PAL’s first Airbus A350-1000 during the event. I was invited, along with other aviation media and colleagues, to attend the event at Lufthansa Technik Manila. Here are some photos...
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Airlines Avoid Latin America, Horrible WestJet Coach Seats, NCL Charging Hawaii Blocked Taxes, Airports Clash Over New EU Rules, Delta’s Next Billion Dollar Business and More Travel News
Here are this week’s travel and cruise headlines and news from around the web and interweb: US Warns Airlines About Military Activity in Parts of Latin America WestJet dropping non-reclinable economy seats after passenger backlash, viral videos Courts Blocked Green Fee For Cruises. This Company [NCL] Is Still Charging It...
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Air France Flight Delayed 21 Hours, Then Diverts To Mysterious Turkmenistan
It’s a small world. A few days ago I saw reports of an Air France flight diverting to Turkmenistan, one of the world’s most closed off countries. I thought that was pretty fascinating, but didn’t write about it at the time. Well, now an OMAAT reader shared that he was...
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United CEO Scott Kirby Admits He Wanted To Buy ‘Flighty’ To Transform His Airline’s App
Airlines aren’t generally renowned for their technology. Ageing legacy systems have caused an untold number of operational meltdowns in recent years, while passengers are left navigating websites and mobile apps that look good but lack the functionality that is really needed. United Airlines is, however, a rare exception. Things are...
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United CEO Scott Kirby Admits He Wanted To Buy ‘Flighty’ To Transform His Airline’s App
Airlines aren’t generally renowned for their technology. Ageing legacy systems have caused an untold number of operational meltdowns in recent years, while passengers are left navigating websites and mobile apps that look good but lack the functionality that is really needed. United Airlines is, however, a rare exception. Things are...
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Frontier Stops Selling Flights After April 13, 2026
Frontier’s booking calendar stops at April 13, 2026. That’s unusual, and it lands right as the ULCC world gets very, very interesting. Frontier’s Schedule Stops On April 13, 2026, Just 85 Days Away If you are trying to book Frontier Airlines for late spring or summer travel, you are not...
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Flying Blue: Best Sweet Spots & Redemptions
Flying Blue (Air France/KLM) is the best way to book SkyTeam awards. Discover how to book 45k Business Class Promo Rewards and use the free one-way stopover.
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9 Current Promotions on Buying Points & Miles
Buying hotel points or airline miles can be useful for topping up a balance for a redemption or keeping miles from expiring. Currently, there are five buy points and miles offers, four from airline programs and one from hotel programs. All purchases are processed in foreign currencies such as USD,...
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IndiGo fined INR 22.2 Crores (USD 2.45 million) for December 2025 meltdown
IndiGo was fined and one of its official asked to be removed from their post for the meltdown that happened in December 2025. The post IndiGo fined INR 22.2 Crores (USD 2.45 million) for December 2025 meltdown appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
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Accor 2026 Bonus Points Stay Offer [Targeted]
Accor is offering 2026 bonus points for stays for members from Thailand, Indonesia, South Korea, and Japan. Accor 2026 Bonus Points Offer This promotion gets you to earn 2026 bonus points, and here is what you need to know. Official Terms & Conditions. How to maximise this promotion? To maximise...
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KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes January 2026 Promo Rewards
The latest KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes reward is here. As always, there are great opportunities to use Krisflyer miles for several amazing destinations. The discount on eligible KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes award flights is 30%. Use the interactive table in this blog to explore round-trip flights, business class and premium economy flights...
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Guide to Delta Sky Club Access
An in depth guide to Delta Sky Club access domestically and abroad when traveling with the airline and its partners. The post Guide to Delta Sky Club Access appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
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Fly from Australia to Europe with Singapore Airlines and earn 50% bonus KrisFlyer Miles
Singapore Airlines is on a bonus miles spree this month! The latest offer from the airline sees them offering bonus KrisFlyer miles for flights out of Australia to Europe. This comes hot on the heels of their bonus offer for flights out of the U.S. and the now expired offer...
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Last Chance Deals: 50% off Amtrak Rail Pass, up to 400K Venture X Business welcome offer, & more
Welcome to our weekly list of what’s ending this week as well as a collection of some other deals that are due to end soon. There’s a steady drip of expiring deals this week. This includes increased welcome offers on the Capital One Venture X Business card and the Sapphire Reserve...
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Chase Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card – 3 Reasons It’s One Of The Best!
The Chase Ink Business Preferred is an incredible card with a sign up bonus easily worth over $1,000. And now it is even easier to get, because Chase has ...
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What Is Wrong With This Photograph? Part 336
My 22-hour sojourn to Europe and back was initially supposed to be a trip that lasted for approximately three weeks in Tbilisi in Georgia and several other countries — which included a stop in Amsterdam — but the severe winter weather in Amsterdam had other plans for us. For this edition...
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WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday 18 January, 2026
Hello travellers, Greetings from a very wet Sydney. We’ve been hosting a number of overseas friends. But even more enjoyable is making some reciprocal plans to visit them later this year using our hard-earned Amex Rewards points.  My next trip is a month or so away. It will be to a much...
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Mastering the 24-Hour Award-Swap: 2025 Tactics for Frequent Flyers
American Airlines is trimming free hold times on AAdvantage award tickets to just 24 hours, forcing travelers to act swiftly. Here’s how savvy frequent flyers can secure coveted redemptions in 2025.
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Back-to-School Airfare Dip 2025: Tracking August Shoulder Fares
August’s back-to-school season is shaping up to be an unexpected sweet spot for 2025 flight deals. Here’s how to use fare-predicting tools and Google Flights guarantees to land budget-friendly bookings.
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Score Elite Perks with a BOS-PVD Mileage Run on Victory Day 2025
Victory Day 2025 brings an ultra-cheap BOS-PVD route to help flyers top off elite credits. Find out how to leverage short flights for maximum rewards.
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Virtuoso Travel Week 2025: Luxury Insights and Amex FHR Perks
Top luxury travel pros from 100+ countries unite in Las Vegas from August 9–15 for networking, education, and insider intel. Frequent flyers can discover new event features and Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts benefits to elevate their next journey.
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Flying with Pets in 2025: Revised Rules for Frequent Flyers
Airlines worldwide have rolled out updated pet travel regulations in 2025, covering everything from in-cabin breed allowances to stricter paperwork. This guide compares fees, seat rules, and must-know tips for a smoother journey with your furry friend.
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Short-Haul Flight Deals: Beat 2025 Beach Traffic
Gridlocked highways can turn a beach weekend into a slog. These short-haul flight sweet spots help travelers skip I-95 traffic and maximize loyalty program mileage for a breezy getaway.
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Seaplane Sightseeing 2025: Redeem Kenmore & Alaska Miles for PNW Water Landings
Discover the Pacific Northwest’s stunning vistas from above with Kenmore Air’s seaplane tours. Frequent flyers can redeem or earn Alaska Miles while enjoying unforgettable water takeoffs and landings.
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Your End-of-Summer 2025 Refresher: Amex Airline-Fee Credits That Still Work
The Amex airline-fee credit can help offset annual fees on premium cards. Here’s how to unlock key reimbursements in 2025 while avoiding common pitfalls.