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AirAsia Group signs for 150 Airbus A220-300 aircraft
It’s been a big day for Airbus, with the AirAsia Group signing for 150 Airbus A220-300 aircraft. The purchase agreement is the largest single firm order placed for the A220 and propels the programme beyond the 1,000 firm order milestone. The agreement covers 150 aircraft, with the strategic flexibility to...
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: Double Status Credits in ‘Pick your bonus’ promo. A longer runway than Qantas
Virgin Australia has responded to Qantas’ latest double rewards offer with its own ‘Pick Your Bonus‘ 2026 promotion, giving Velocity Frequent Flyer members the choice of double Status Credits or double Velocity Points on eligible flights. Qantas’ current offer is limited to flights between 12 May and 31 August 2026....
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Qantas Frequent Flyer: Double Status Credits or Qantas Points on flights within Australia and across the Tasman
Qantas are out with another status credits or bonus points offer for Frequent Flyer members. This time it is for domestic flights within Australia and for flights across the Tasman to New Zealand. The double status credits or Qantas points offer: Earn double Status Credits or Qantas Points on Qantas...
Frequent Miler
Which Premium Cards are Keepers?
Ultra-premium credit cards often have great perks like lounge access, elite status accelerators, free nights, companion tickets, etc. The problem is that the annual fees, which can be as high as $895, can be overwhelming. All of these pricey cards are worth getting for their initial welcome bonuses, but they...
Frequent Miler
Save 30% on award stays at Virgin Hotels in New Orleans & Dallas (select months only)
Virgin Hotels is currently offering a 30% discount when booking award stays at its properties in New Orleans and Dallas, but only in a specific month for each hotel. The Deal Save 30% when booking award stays at the following Virgin Hotels properties: New Orleans for stays between June 1-30,...
Live from a Lounge
AirAsia orders 150 Airbus A220-300 aircraft
AirAsia has placed a firm order for 150 A220-300 jets, with an extended capacity of 160 passengers per jet.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
A Yellow Dot Could Save Your Life.
A national program in the United States is sponsored and funded by the Department of Transportation of the United States in which yellow dots are provided free of charge by the transportation departments of several states for people who may need medical attention, as the yellow dots are placed on...
Frequent Miler
Earn 3X Delta SkyMiles on Airbnb Experiences & Services, but only 1X on stays still
Delta has had a partnership with Airbnb for many years that awards 1 SkyMile for every dollar spent on stays. That part of the partnership hasn’t changed, but Delta has now added an additional element that earns you 3X SkyMiles on Airbnb Experiences and Services. In case you’re not familiar...
View from the Wing
You Don’t Need A Bilt Credit Card To Earn Transferable Points — 4 Million Members Already Don’t
Bilt gets plenty of attention for its credit cards, but most members do not even have one. More than 4 million people have Bilt accounts without a Bilt card — and they can still earn transferable points through dining, Lyft, Walgreens, fitness, travel bookings, shopping, parking, GoPuff and housing-related rewards.
Your Mileage May Vary
Barclays Sent Me Three Offers. Here’s Why I’m Ignoring Two
I wasn’t even looking for these offers when they showed up. Over the course of a couple of days, three emails from Barclays landed in my inbox. Each one was…
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BoardingArea
Man Travels To Columbus, Ohio For A Concert. Then He Gets A Note From His Hotel Saying His Reservation’s Been Canceled. Then He Calls The Hotel
"I don’t have anywhere to sleep.”
Miles To Memories
Hard Rock’s Big Change, Escaping Vegas, Raiders Mansion Plus Why Were the Visitor Numbers So Good?
Explaining the surging Vegas numbers, Hard Rock's subtle but big change, $10 Vegas tattoos, escaping the city & Vanderpump Hotel updates.
View from the Wing
Southwest Pilots Sued Boeing Because They Couldn’t Fly The 737 MAX For 20 Months
Passengers sued Boeing and Southwest over the 737 MAX because they feared flying it. Southwest pilots sued Boeing for the opposite reason: they say Boeing’s misrepresentations put the MAX into their contract, then the 20-month grounding cost them millions in flying time and pay.
Frequent Miler
IHG Business Rewards promo: Earn 2X points on stays through 12/31/26 (6X total points)
IHG Business Rewards has opened registration for its latest promotion, once again awarding double points when booking stays for others, in addition to the rewards they’ll earn themselves. The Deal Earn 2X points when booking stays through IHG Business Rewards. Direct link to registration. Key Terms To be eligible for...
Points With a Crew
Dallas Terminal D Plaza Premium Lounge Review – DFW Priority Pass Lounge
If you're at Dallas Fort-Worth Airport, you'll want to read my Terminal D Plaza Premium Lounge Priority Pass DFW lounge review, for information on wifi, food, amenities and ...
Your Mileage May Vary
Banff National Park Just Issued An Unusual “Dress Code” Warning
Restaurants have had dress codes forever – as well as entitled people who fight said dress codes, like this couple. However, sometimes it’s a tourist attraction that includes a dress…
From The Tray Table
I just used Europe’s new EES border system. Here’s what to know
The European Union’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) replaces passport stamps with a digital system for border crossings at…
Frequent Miler
Another Best Western promo: Earn 1K bonus points per night (Max 20K points, stack with other promo)
We posted yesterday about a Best Western promotion that’s offering 5,000 bonus points for every two nights you stay. There’s actually an additional promotion available that’s awarding 1,000 bonus points per night. Although that’s not necessarily as generous, the two promos should stack. The Deal Earn 1,000 bonus points for...
One Mile at a Time
AirAsia Orders 150 High-Density Airbus A220s: Biggest-Ever Deal For Plane
Malaysian ultra low cost carrier AirAsia has just placed an order for the Airbus A220. Not only does it represent a major departure from the carrier’s historical approach to fleet planning, but it’s also the biggest-ever single order for this aircraft.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Woman Who Died From Hantavirus Was Onboard Packed KLM Royal Dutch Airlines in Johannesburg
A woman who died from the Andes strain of the Hantavirus was briefly onboard a packed KLM Royal Dutch Airlines airplane at Johannesburg International Airport before the flight attendants noticed how ill she looked and had her removed from the flight. The following morning, the woman was rushed to the...
Hawaii Calling
Hawaiian Airlines vs Southwest: Hawaii Resident Discount Programs Compared (Which Is Best for You?)
If you live in Hawaiʻi and fly between islands even a few times a year, you’ve probably looked at both Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines and wondered which one actually gives you the better deal. On paper, both airlines now offer Hawaii resident discount programs. Hawaiian has Huakaʻi (read my...
Economondo
Review: Ryanair Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 – Stansted to Bari
Fly with me on a Ryanair Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 service from Stansted to Bari
The Bulkhead Seat
LOT Polish Airlines Launches First-Ever Warsaw to San Francisco Route
Back in November, I wrote about how LOT Polish Airlines was continuing its rapid…
Miles To Memories
Rakuten: Earn $100 with New SoFi Invest Account
Rakuten has has increased its offer for SoFi Active Invest. You can now earn a bonus of $100 when you open a new account and deposit at least $100 or more.

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