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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...
2PAXfly
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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ATX Jetsetter
United Airlines Flight Loses Engine, Causes Brush Fire at Washington Area Airport
A United Airlines Boeing 777-200 experienced an engine failure on departure from Washington Dulles International Airport which resulted in a small brush fire. The post United Airlines Flight Loses Engine, Causes Brush Fire at Washington Area Airport appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
Frequent Miler
Last Chance Deals: Altitude Reserve card changes, increased Southwest & Amtrak offers, many Amex Offers, & 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. It’s a busy week for soon-to-expire deals. The US Bank Altitude Reserve card will be changing on Monday, so Sunday December 1 is the last opportunity...
ATX Jetsetter
Weekly Recap: December 13, 2026
Catch up on the latest aviation and travel related news for the week ending December 13, 2025 in the ATX Jetsetter weekly recap. The post Weekly Recap: December 13, 2026 appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
Points With a Crew
The Easiest Way To Get Your Free $50 From Rakuten
If you're not sure how to take advantage of the easy $50 welcome bonus from Rakuten, here is in my opinion the best way to get some easy money. Simply ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
What Is Wrong With This Photograph? Part 331
Islands is a publication that was launched in 1981 and has been digital only since 2014; and it is based in Fishers in Indiana — but that is not what is wrong with the screen shot that is shown below which pertains to this article. For this edition of this popular...
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (13th/14th December)
Well, I’m way over the hill, as I’ve been enjoying a big round birthday number travelling, in the air, expliring an so on. But the blog has been running in the background whilst I’ve been travelling, so it’s time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  The Petronas Towers,...
One Mile at a Time
American Flight Attendant Smartly & Subtly Makes Sure Man Isn’t A Creep
I came across a video on Instagram that has been viewed tens of millions of times. At first, I was confused how this was even interesting, but then I quickly figured out what was going on here (though it’s not entirely clear to me if the passenger even realizes it?).
Your Mileage May Vary
The Rise, Fall, and Modern Versions of Airline Lifetime Flight Passes
I don’t know about you, but for me, I think the ultimate in travel luxury would be a lifetime pass, or its equivalent, to something. Walt Disney World sold such…
The Bulkhead Seat
2025 Weekly Review: December 13th
Greetings from Tampa! I was in Louisville and Chicago this week on business. This… The post 2025 Weekly Review: December 13th appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
View from the Wing
Passenger Rips The Wheels Off His Carry-On To Beat The Gate Bag Sizer — Then Can’t Get It Back Out
A low-cost carrier passenger got called out at the gate for a carry-on that was just a bit too big, and instead of paying to check it he ripped the wheels off on the spot. The bag technically makes it into the gate sizer — but then he struggles to...
Frequent Miler
(50% sale) CardPointers: Automatically enroll offers to all of your cards
CardPointers is an app/website/browser extension that helps you track all your credit cards, their various benefits, etc. Its most popular feature is the ability to auto-enroll card-linked spending offers like Amex Offers, Citi Offers, etc. Rather than having to go through and manually click to enroll in each offer, CardPointers...
One Mile at a Time
Weekly Review: December 13, 2025
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I’m off on a quick adventure with my dad, which I’ll be sharing the details of shortly, and I’m looking forward to that (though it’s not quite as exciting of a trip as I had hoped, due to time constraints)....
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: Arsmel World’s Smallest 100W Travel Adapter (Back By Sunday)
The Arsmel travel adapter comes with 5 USB ports and 2 AC ports, along with a voltage indicator. It's on Kickstarter, but only for a few more ...
Your Mileage May Vary
The Easy Way to Make Your Chase Ultimate Rewards Points More Valuable
Several no-annual-fee Chase cards can be great Ultimate Rewards earners. The problem is that those no-fee UR cards can’t transfer points to airline/hotel partners unless you also have a premium…
Live and Let’s Fly
I Learned Something Profound At Kitschy “Cultural Dinner” In Ethiopia
I went to what I assumed would be a kitschy, tourist-oriented “cultural dinner” in Ethiopia and walked away having learned something genuinely profound about how Ethiopians see themselves and their place in history. The Ethiopian Story Of Queen Sheba I Never Learned Until A “Cultural Dinner” I’ll admit it upfront:...
Frequent Miler
More Easy Rewards: Fee-free Visa Gift Cards at Staples
Update 12/13/25: This Visa gift card deal is meant to be a two week deal, so it’s due to run through Saturday December 20. ~ Staples is again offering fee-free fixed $200 Visa Gift Cards from Sunday, December 7, through December 13 20. The limit is nine per customer per...
The Bulkhead Seat
Hawaiian Airlines Set to Join oneworld® Alliance on April 22nd
Hawaiian Airlines will officially join the oneworld® alliance on April 22, 2026. This marks… The post Hawaiian Airlines Set to Join oneworld® Alliance on April 22nd appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Miles To Memories
Whoopsy – The 2025 Travel Mistakes I’ll Keep Making
I'm living and learning, but I imagine these 2025 travel mistakes are here to stay. Do you slip up the same way I do? The post Whoopsy – The 2025 Travel Mistakes I’ll Keep Making appeared first on Miles to Memories.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Eating in Madrid: Mercado de San Miguel
The seconds were relentlessly ticking away towards lunch time as the sol de Octubre was shining brightly on the growing mass of tourists and natives flowing in and out of this historic building of decorative iron posts guarding a wall of glass. The fragrant greetings of colorful fresh fruits and...
View from the Wing
Hilary Swank Apologizes After Going Off On Make-A-Wish Family At LAX Over A Photo They Took [Roundup]
News and notes from around the interweb: Hilary Swank freaks out on family at LAX doing Make-a-Wish trip, because she thought they were tasking her picture and maybe they were? My daughter had her first Etihad First Apartment trips at age 4. It had to wait until then because they’d...
ATX Jetsetter
My Favorite Travel Tools
Check out some of my favorite travel tools that support my travel addiction and help me keep everything organized on the road. The post My Favorite Travel Tools appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
ATX Jetsetter
Hawaiian Airlines is Joining the OneWorld Alliance on April 22, 2026
Hawaiian Airlines will officially become a full member of the OneWorld alliance on April 22, 2026. The post Hawaiian Airlines is Joining the OneWorld Alliance on April 22, 2026 appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
Your Mileage May Vary
Here’s What The TSA Actually Sees When They Scan Your ID
As the TSA adds more and more Credential Authentication Technology (CAT) units to the country’s airports, it means fewer and fewer people have to show their boarding passes to TSA…
View from the Wing
How I Justify Paying $2,680 A Year In Premium Card Fees — And Why I Keep Amex Platinum, Sapphire Reserve, Venture X And Citi Strata Elite
Four premium cards, all with $600+ annual fees, might sound crazy — but they more than pay for themselves. Between stacked credits, lounge access, and reward strategies, here’s exactly how I turn those fees into profit every year. Continue reading How I Justify Paying $2,680 A Year In Premium Card Fees...
2PAXfly
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...