Fly & Dine

Here are this week’s travel news headlines from around the web and interweb I found the most interesting. Take a look: Twitter Video Has a Tiny Private Jet Trash Talking a 747, and It’s Probably AI but I Love It This one is almost certainly AI-generated, but as an AvGeek...

In late 2027, Qantas will launch the worlds longest nonstop flight, from Sydney (SYD) to London (LHR), using specially configured Airbus A350-1000ULRs, in whats referred to as Project Sunrise. With a flight time of well over 20 hours, these flights will be an absolute marathon, especially for those in economy.

The U.S. Treasury Department has issued a new general license involving Conviasa, Venezuela’s state-owned airline, creating a path for U.S. persons to provide aircraft maintenance and airworthiness-related support to the sanctioned carrier. Does that mean Conviasa is suddenly returning to the United States? Not quite. But it is still a...

Typically if you leave something behind on a plane, you expect that it’ll either be returned to you pretty quickly, or not at all. So here’s a crazy story of a Qatar Airways passenger who left headphones on a plane, only to have them returned almost four years later. I...

In early 2023, Qantas announced plans to expand its network of first class lounges, by opening a new location in London. Qantas’ first class lounges are exceptional, so this is something that many of us were very excited about. There’s now an update, as this lounge is no longer in...

Marriott’s Design Hotels has announced its largest portfolio expansion to date, signing agreements to…

Iberia Club’s next award flight sale is here and members can save up to 40% in Avios when redeeming for award flights on select routes to and from the U.S. (See the list below). Award flights on these routes start from 11,700 Avios. To take advantage of this offer you...

We’ve written about this deal before but it appears to be back! It appears to be targeted but if so, it seems widely targeted. Save 30% on Amazon, up to $30 in savings (offers vary), when you you purchase eligible products and use at least 1 cent in Amex Reward...

Upon arriving at your destination from a long international trip by airplane, you feel tired and are ready to go to bed for the night — but the time is only 1:00 in the afternoon. Why might this happen — and how do you combat the potentially significant discomfort to...

Chase has extended a limited-time offer for new Business Checking enrollments: Get a $500 bonus with a $2K+ deposit. The money only needs to remain in the account for ~30-35 days, yielding a terrific return. This is the best deposit-to-earning ratio we’ve seen for a new Chase business checking account....

Hilton has officially opened reservations for the long-awaited Waldorf Astoria London – Admiralty Arch,…

One of the highlights of Greg the Frequent Miler’s worldwide travels was when he earned 1.2 million Virgin points in order to book a week on Richard Branson’s private island, Necker Island, during which he got to hang out with Sir Virgin himself. Since Greg’s trip, Necker Island redemptions went away, came...

When you visit most large theme parks, you typically have to pay for parking. Most of us probably don’t think it’s fair that on top of paying $100+ to play…

Air Serbia has officially launched ELEVATE, its new standalone loyalty program. This marks the…

The Southwest shopping portal is running an excellent new promotion, offering the opportunity to earn 2,000 bonus Rapid Rewards points after only $200 in online purchases through June 29th. The Deal The Southwest shopping portal is running the following promotion: Spend $200 & earn 2,000 bonus Rapid Rewards points Direct...

A downgraded Air Canada passenger struck up a gate conversation with a stranger about her new elite status, only to learn later he was the airline’s COO. He gave her his business class seat, offering a small but powerful reminder that airline leaders learn the business best when they stay...

There are lots of great business credit cards, and many businesses leave a lot of rewards on the table by not using the right credit card. In this post, I’d like to take an in-depth look at the Ink Business Unlimited Credit Card, which is potentially the most compelling Chase...

The SpinTi Rotating Tritium Keychain promises a 25-year glow, allowing you to get a glow that never fades. It's on Kickstarter, but only for a few more ...

Booking directly with a hotel is usually the cleanest option. You earn hotel points, elite credit, credit card rewards and whatever benefits come with your status. But every once in…

Turkis Airlines and Hilton are back with their bonus Miles&Smiles promo for one Hilton stay! For 2026 we see the bonus boosted to 2,000 miles from the 1,000 but also have the loss of the 50% bonus status miles seen in 2025.. This bonus can be earned in addition to...