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BORDERS: Visa Waiver Program to require social media, phone numbers and IP history from Australians
Australian travellers who want to head to New York at Christmas, or Coachella in spring, or to trek through the Grand Canyon may soon face a very different pre-departure checklist. It could soon include handing over five years of social media accounts, five years of phone numbers, and 10 years...
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QANTAS: A380 wing panel peels on first flight out of mothballs
Qantas’ big, shiny, triumphantly returned Airbus A380 has been unceremoniously benched in Los Angeles after part of its left wing peeled apart on its first commercial flight back in service. This happened after news releases only a few days ago with Qantas chest-beating about the superjumbo’s grand return after a...
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QATAR AIRWAYS: Surprise CEO dumping without explanation. Why?
In a surprise move a few days ago, Qatar Airways has replaced its chief executive with immediate effect. This is the second leadership change in just a couple of years after Akbar Al Baker relinquished his 27-year reign. The Gulf carrier appointed Hamad Ali Al-Khater as its new Group CEO...
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QANTAS: International flights return to the Gold Coast (OOL). Fly direct to New Zealand 3 times a week
In a win for Gold Coast travellers, Qantas is bringing back overseas flights from the Gold Coast (formerly Coolangatta) Airport for the first time in almost five years. Qantas will launch Gold Coast to Auckland services from 16 June 2026. This will reconnect Queensland’s beach capital with New Zealand three...
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One Mile at a Time
Is A Spirit Airlines Shutdown Imminent? Competitors Seem To Think So…
It’s anyone’s guess how this plays out, but there seems to be a belief among some senior executives at other US airlines that Spirit Airlines could shut down imminently… as soon as this weekend.
One Mile at a Time
Ouch: Mesa Homeowners Card Shuts Down Effective Immediately
I’ve written in the past about the Mesa Homeowners Card, which awards points for paying your mortgage, along with all kinds of other lucrative things. I had posed the question of whether the card was too good to be true… as it turns out, it is.
The Bulkhead Seat
My Favorite Flight of the Year: I Got a Centennial Cheer Card and Hung Out With a Cool Delta Captain
When I fly, I am the type that says “hello” to his seatmate and… The post My Favorite Flight of the Year: I Got a Centennial Cheer Card and Hung Out With a Cool Delta Captain appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
All Mesa Homeowners credit cards closed, effective immediately
In a really unfortunate development, Mesa Homeowners Rewards credit card customers are receiving an email stating that their cards are being closed, effectively immediately. A message on the Mesa website indicates that all Mesa Homeowners Card accounts are closed. All credit cards have been deactivated as of 12/12/25. This is obviously...
Points With a Crew
Get up to 40% off at Amazon with 1 Amex Membership Reward (targeted)
Act fast if you want to get up to 40% off your Amazon purchases, possibly even including gift cards. Find out how by ...
View from the Wing
Mesa Homeowners Card Appears To Be Going Out Of Business
Mesa closed my account, and that of many readers. The option to transfer points to airline miles and hotel points is gone. The only redemption option left in the app appears to be.. Continue reading Mesa Homeowners Card Appears To Be Going Out Of Business...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
I Want In on This Resort Fee Nonsense: Open My Own Resort
Let’s face it: hotel and resort properties would not be charging mandatory resort fees if people were not paying for them, right? They certainly would not go through the trouble if it were not lucrative, I would think. Mandatory resort fees do not seem to be going away soon. If...
Frequent Miler
Best Cash Back Credit Card Offers
We’re usually all about earning points and miles. The games we play involves acquiring points & miles so that we can then travel as close to free as possible. That doesn’t mean that you turn up your nose at cash, however. You may have more travel rewards points than you...
Frequent Miler
Our end-of-year miles & points check-lists | Ep336 | 12-12-25 | Podcast
In today’s podcast episode we hear about one reader’s status magic, how Nick’s family got stuck in HEL-sinki, and we make our end-of-year to-do list with your help. Our end-of-year miles & points check-lists Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast platform. You can click the...
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Virgin Atlantic Premium Economy (LHR–MCO) Review: Worth Paying For?
I’ve flown Virgin Atlantic Upper Class before. Lie-flat seat, better food, better service, better everything — the kind of experience that makes you think, “Yeah… I could get used to…
Frequent Miler
SoFi announces new card with unlimited 5% back on grocery
SoFi has announced it will soon launch a new charge card: the SoFi Smart Mastercard. The card will only be available to members of the SoFi Plus Premium service, which will soon cost $10 a month. The benefits of SoFi Plus don’t befit the $10/month price tag, but one feature...
View from the Wing
“Someone At Hyatt Is Messing With You” — My Tampered JFK Reservation Turned Into Broken Locks And Bogus Charges
A night at one of my go-to JFK hotels turned surreal when I arrived and was told my Hyatt reservation had been changed behind my back. From there it spiraled into broken door locks, lounge and billing issues, and “bogus” charges I had to deal with on the way out. Continue...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Law Professor Sues Boeing For $40 Million In Latest ‘Toxic Fume’ Lawsuit After Becoming Sickened On Delta Air 737
The aviation industry is facing its first-ever passenger-led lawsuit over so-called ‘toxic fumes’ after a law professor at Temple University accused the embattled aerospace giant Boeing of leaving him with chronic brain and respiratory injuries following an incident aboard a Delta Air Lines Boeing 737. Jonathan Harris is suing Boeing...
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IHG limits points transfers for Diamond Elites and IHG Business
IHG has severely limited free points transfers for Diamond Elite and Business Rewards members. Loyalty Lobby discovered a change in terms indicating that Diamond Elite members are now limited to transferring only 100K points per year with no fee, and Business Rewards members can only get access to free transfers...
Running with Miles
Passenger Breaks the Wheels of His Carry-On to Avoid Carry-On Fees
Ever feel like breaking your carry-on to make sure it would fit and you don't have to pay fees? This passenger did it! The post Passenger Breaks the Wheels of His Carry-On to Avoid Carry-On Fees appeared first on Running with Miles.
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: ororo AeroPro 8-Zone Heated Down Jacket (Back By Saturday)
The ororo AeroPro Heated Down Jacket features 8 zones of heating and 205 square inches of heating coverage. It's on Kickstarter, but only for a few more ...
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I Flew 37 JetBlue Flights in 4 Months—Here’s What I Learned
When JetBlue announced its “25 for 25” promotion, I decided I was up for the challenge. And in the end, I’d get Mosaic 1 status (granted, it’s the lowest level…
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Taking the Train to the Plane – Newark (EWR)
….efficient – not fancy The regional (NJ Transit) train connection from New York’s Pennsylvania Station to Newark Liberty Int’l Airport Station, where you connect with the Airtrain which drops travelers and airport workers to the respective terminals, provides an easy and rather quick train to plane connection – just don’t...
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Chase Bonvoys Ritz Carlton card’s unlimited lounge guests
The Ritz-Carlton card used to be the undisputed best way to get Priority Pass for yourself and your whole family, although the equation changed a bit when Chase dropped restaurant access from their Priority Pass offerings. Today, the Ritz-Carlton card’s lounge benefits are getting another ding: Chase has sent an...
Altitude Yes
American Sends First 777-300ER to Hong Kong for Project Olympus Retrofits
The retrofitted 777-300ERs will feature 70 Flagship Suites up front, an increase of 18 compared to the current business class configuration. The post American Sends First 777-300ER to Hong Kong for Project Olympus Retrofits first appeared on Altitude Yes.
{Tech} for Travel
My top picks for best travel gifts for Christmas 2025
My round-up of the best travel gifts for Christmas 2025 includes useful gadgets and reliable luggage designed with frequent travellers in mind. The post My top picks for best travel gifts for Christmas 2025 appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
ATX Jetsetter
Is the End Near for Spirit? Reports Suggest it May Not Survive the Weekend
Spirit Airlines is at risk of collapse if it doesn't meet a December 13, 2025 funding deadline as part of its bankruptcy proceedings. The post Is the End Near for Spirit? Reports Suggest it May Not Survive the Weekend appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
Miles To Memories
Targeted Amazon Deal: Get 40% Off with Citi ThankYou! Check If You Are Targeted
Get 40% off by using just 125 ThankYou points if you are targeted for this new Pay with Points promo from Amazon. The post Targeted Amazon Deal: Get 40% Off with Citi ThankYou! Check If You Are Targeted appeared first on Miles to Memories.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Psychology: Where You Sit on an Airplane Determines Your Personality?
In one of the more inane articles I have read in a while, where you sit on an airplane purportedly says a lot about you — although there are admittedly some grains of truth embedded in it, in my opinion. Shown below are portions of the article in question, with my...
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QANTAS: New Auckland International Lounge opens in New Zealand
Qantas is scheduled to open its new Auckland International Lounge on 17 December 2025, just in time for the Christmas rush. Unlike the old space (which was in desperate need of attention), the new lounge features a 60% larger footprint and can accommodate more than 370 passengers. Qantas has combined...
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HEATHROW: A car park robbery turns into a full-blown airport emergency
If you’ve ever felt that Heathrow’s Terminal 3 car park was a little too chaotic on a normal day, Sunday morning took things to an entirely new level. A woman was robbed of her suitcase inside a lift at Heathrow’s Terminal 3 car park. The attackers deployed what police believe...
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DELTA AIRLINES: Starts Melbourne to LAX flights from today
Starting today, Saturday 6 December 2025, Melbourne’s long-haul travellers have a new way to cross the Pacific. Delta Air Lines has officially launched flights between Melbourne and Los Angeles. That makes the route a three-horse race alongside Qantas and United Airlines. It’s the first time an Airbus A350 has flown...
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QANTAS: Melbourne to Honolulu flights stop from 31 January 2026
Well, that didn’t last long. Qantas’ much-touted return to the Melbourne–Honolulu route is ending after just nine months, with the final flight set for January 31, 2026. The official explanation? “Soft demand” both ways across the Pacific, according to ET. This comes after the airline quietly slipped the route into...
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QANTAS: Final A380 returns, back in the air 1 January 2026
Just in time for the Christmas travel crush, Qantas has wheeled its tenth and final Airbus A380 out of long-term storage and back onto the Sydney tarmac, nearly 2,000 days since it last touched Australian soil. Yes, the superjumbo Paul McGinness (named for one of the airline’s founders) is back,...
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QANTAS: ‘Champagne for Lulu.’ You can now get Bollinger in First Class
Qantas is rolling out a fresh wave of upgrades to its A380, and currently only First Class cabins. From December, First passengers will have a new dining program, brand-new Aesop amenity kits, redesigned pyjamas, upgraded Champagne with Bollinger, and dine-on-demand, dressed up as ‘wellness. The retrofit is part of Qantas’...
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AIRBUS: A320 software glitch triggers chaos at Australian airports and internationally
If you turned up at an airport this morning expecting a routine Jetstar hop to Melbourne, Hobart or Adelaide, chances are you walked straight into a scene that looked more like the chaos of Boxing Day sales. Airports were filled with long queues, cancelled flights, confused announcements, and a whole...
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INDIA: Qantas and Jetstar plan sub-continental expansion with new jets
Australia’s fast-growing demand for travel to India is about to be met with renewed enthusiasm from Qantas and Jetstar. As both airlines usher in new long-range aircraft, they’re preparing to expand their presence on routes to the subcontinent significantly. For travellers, this means more nonstop flights, more modern cabins, and...