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GULFSTREAM 800: New Murdoch aircraft the first of its type to land in Sydney
Joe Aston’s (authority on Alan Joyce’s leadership at Qantas) website and newsletter Rampart is reporting that Lauchlan’s new toy plane, a Gulfstream 800, has recently arrived in Sydney. It’s the first of this new version of the businessman’s plaything to land in Sydney. The aircraft departed Gulfstream’s Savannah base on...
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ON-TIME PERFORMANCE: Qantas more punctual, but cancels more flights than Virgin Australia
The latest government data released by BITRE (Bureau of Infrastructure and Transport Research Economics) has delivered a familiar but still uncomfortable truth for Australia’s airlines. Qantas is cancelling twice as many domestic flights as its main rival, Virgin Australia. It achieves that while outperforming other airlines on punctuality once the...
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QANTAS/EMIRATES: Tougher to get first class awards. More points and more strings attached
If you’ve been quietly eyeing off an Emirates First Class splurge using Qantas Frequent Flyer points, you may be too late. Or, at least it will cost you more and come with more conditions you need to fulfil. Emirates has been tightening the rules around its Emirates Skywards scheme. Transfer...
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ETIHAD: A380 comeback gathers momentum as next superjumbo flies from storage
Etihad Airways has just brought another A380 out of long-term storage, making its superjumbo revival firmly part of the airline’s long-term strategy. Another giant wakes up Etihad’s Airbus A380 A6-APC departed Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport in southwestern France on January 14, flying back to Abu Dhabi after years in storage. According to...
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One Mile at a Time
Oneworld Airport Lounge Access Explained: Who Gets Entry?
One of the great things about the ”big three” global airline alliances is that they offer reciprocal lounge access for travelers. In this post, I’d like to take a closer look at the oneworld alliance’s lounge access policy, as understanding the nuances of airport lounge access can be complicated.
Live from a Lounge
Air India’s new Boeing 787-9s to fly with open Business Class Suites and 18 less Economy Seats
Air India will get to operate its new aircraft with significant seat restrictions because the FAA has not yet certified every seat on the plane. Here are the details. The post Air India’s new Boeing 787-9s to fly with open Business Class Suites and 18 less Economy Seats appeared first...
View from the Wing
Mercedes Smashes Through Glass Doors At Detroit Airport — Slams Into Delta Check-In
A Mercedes sedan drove through the glass entry doors at Detroit Metro and into the Delta departures lobby, slamming into the check-in area and sending debris across the terminal.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
‘It’s Carnage’: American Airlines Slashes 800 Flights From Its Schedule As Winter Storm Hits
American Airlines has taken the lead in Winter Storm Fern cancellations, proactively posting more than 800 cancellations on Saturday – more than twice as many as Delta and United Airlines combined. Weather forecasters are warning of major disruption across 40 states over the weekend as a blast of freezing cold...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
‘It’s Carnage’: American Airlines Slashes 800 Flights From Its Schedule As Winter Storm Hits
American Airlines has taken the lead in Winter Storm Fern cancellations, proactively posting more than 800 cancellations on Saturday – more than twice as many as Delta and United Airlines combined. Weather forecasters are warning of major disruption across 40 states over the weekend as a blast of freezing cold...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
WATCH: Moment Car Crashes Through Check-In Area at Detroit Airport Injuring Six People
This is the moment a car crashed through the entrance of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) on Friday evening, plowing through the check-in area and crashing into a Delta Air Lines baggage desk, where it finally came to rest. The extraordinary moment was caught on camera by a passenger...
ATX Jetsetter
Cayman Airways is Launching Service to Austin
Cayman Airways is launching 1x weekly flights between Grand Cayman and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport for the summer 2026 season. The post Cayman Airways is Launching Service to Austin appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
The Bulkhead Seat
Man Drives Mercedes Into Detroit Airport and Crashes Into Delta Check-In Area
Passengers were shocked to see a man drive a Mercedes into Detroit Metropolitan Wayne… The post Man Drives Mercedes Into Detroit Airport and Crashes Into Delta Check-In Area appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Eye of the Flyer
BREAKING: Man Allegedly Drives Car INTO Detroit Airport Delta Check-in Area
A bizarre scene is unfolding at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Romulus, Michigan, tonight. Footage shared on social media appears to show a Mercedes-Benz automobile crashed into a Delta Air Lines check-in counter. #BREAKING: A man drove a car into the McNamara terminal at Detroit Metro Airport. Bystander...
Points With a Crew
Should you sign up for the Capital One Venture or Venture X Card? (Hot new $1,000 offer)
The Capital One Venture and Venture X cards are 2 cards that earn super valuable Venture miles. But which of these two powerhouse cards is the best? Let's look at ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Half of the Population of the United States Lives in 145 Counties — and a Great Custom Mapping Tool You Can Use
One of the lofty goals which Dan Miller of Points With a Crew wants to accomplish is having been to every one of the 3,143 counties in the United States — but I wonder if he knew that approximately half the population of the United States resides in only 145...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Dutch Airline Cancels Flights To Dubai, Tel Aviv and Riyadh ‘Until Further Notice’ Over Security Worries
The Dutch flag carrier KLM has confirmed that it is canceling all flights to the Middle East until further notice due to security worries. The decision comes amidst the potential of a U.S. military strike on Iran that could ignite a major escalation in tensions throughout the region. On Friday,...
Frequent Miler
Discarding our card collections | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep342 | 1-23-26
In today’s episode, we’ll talk about a trick for getting great value with Delta miles, which has returned, how flying Emirates first with points has gotten harder, and the hard truth about how we have too many cards (and what to do about it). Discarding our card collections Watch the...
Your Mileage May Vary
Amex Platinum: Stop Uber One From Using Your Uber Credit
If you have an American Express Platinum Card, one of the quieter perks is getting Uber One at no cost, thanks to a statement credit that reimburses the fee. But…
Frequent Miler
Bilt Cash: The great coupon emporium
Last week’s free airspace was dominated by Bilt’s launch of its revamped portfolio of credit cards, or what it’s calling Bilt 2.0. We’ve spilled buckets of digital ink describing the new program, and by the end of the week, it had gathered some unintended steam, with the New York Times...
View from the Wing
Southwest Flight Attendant Told Her “Pull Your Shirt Up” — The LUV Airline Is Back To Policing What Passengers Wear
Southwest Airlines is back in dress-code drama after a passenger accused a flight attendant of telling her to “pull your shirt up” before she could fly, saying the comment singled out her body and birthmarks. The clash is awkward for an airline that built its brand on LUV and once...
Frequent Miler
No Lifetime Language 125K point offer for Amex Business Gold (Targeted)
American Express is targeting some cardholders with an offer on the Business Gold card, awarding 125,000 bonus points when spending $15,000 in the first three months of card membership. (h/t: Doctor of Credit) Not only is that higher than the current publicly available offer, but it also has No Lifetime...
One Mile at a Time
How To Avoid Gate Checking Your Carry-On Bag (The Easy & Sneaky Ways)
Many people prefer to travel only with carry-on bags and not checked bags. Among those with carry-ons, one common fear is having to gate check your bag. In this post, I’d like to talk a bit more about that, and also share some tips for avoiding having to gate check...
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: Multiwallet Dual-Wallet System (Back By Saturday)
The Multiwallet dual-wallet system from Chiseled Design is made out of genuine leather and comes with RFID blocking, a passport holder, and ...
Frequent Miler
Air France KLM World Elite Visa Signature Review (2026)
Air France KLM Flying Blue has the potential to be a very useful program, as you can fly one-way between Europe and the US for 25K miles in economy or 60K miles in business class. It even offers international first-class awards with some partners. That’s all fine and good, but...
Your Mileage May Vary
Traveling to Canada? Here Are the Unwritten Rules Locals Actually Care About
People have been visiting Canada for what seems like forever. And no wonder — it boasts great cities like Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, and Montreal, on top of attractions such as…
Miles To Memories
Vegas Slots Are Tighter – Data Shows Casinos Are TAKING More + BEST CITY In Nevada to Gamble!
Vegas slots are getting tighter, 1:1 Canadian promo for visiting Vegas, A's ballpark update, high speed train construction starts and Venetian's stunning concourse. The post Vegas Slots Are Tighter – Data Shows Casinos Are TAKING More + BEST CITY In Nevada to Gamble! appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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Vegas Slots Are Tighter – Data Shows Casinos Are TAKING More + BEST CITY In Nevada to Gamble!
Vegas slots are getting tighter, 1:1 Canadian promo for visiting Vegas, A's ballpark update, high speed train construction starts and Venetian's stunning concourse. The post Vegas Slots Are Tighter – Data Shows Casinos Are TAKING More + BEST CITY In Nevada to Gamble! appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Miles To Memories
Chase Private Client Now Offers a $3,000 Bonus
Chase has a huge bonus offer of up to $3,000 for those who open or upgrade their accounts to Chase Private Client. However, this bonus requires a large deposit that you need to keep in the account for over 45 days. The post Chase Private Client Now Offers a $3,000 Bonus...
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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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SYDNEY AIRPORT: Air traffic control shortages bring chaos
Dozens of flights have been cancelled, and many more were delayed on Thursday, 15 January 2026, according to the AFR. A shortage of air traffic control staff has triggered the worst disruption at Australia’s busiest airport since the pandemic began. As always, when Sydney sneezes, the entire national air network...
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AIRLINES: passengers behaving badly; are ‘aisle lice’ a thing?
These ‘aisle lice’ are new to me, but I love the term. According to an article in The Guardian, the term refers to passengers behaving badly on an aircraft, specifically those passengers show leap up, grab their bags, and try and streak to the front of the aircraft to be...
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CONSUMER LAW: What to do when your flight is cancelled
Flight cancellations are a fact of life in peak travel periods, when airports and airlines are handling record numbers of passengers. When your travel plans suddenly unravel, whether it’s because of weather, airline issues or some other reason, you need to know what your rights are, what you can claim...
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SYDNEY AIRPORT: Air Traffic Control stinks! Sewage smell overwhelms control tower
Air traffic controllers at Sydney Airport were forced to work through overpowering sewage odours during the peak 2024–25 holiday travel period. Some staff were reportedly dry heaving at their desks while managing aircraft movements according to a story in the Sydney Morning Herald. Incident logs from Airservices Australia show the...
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HOTEL REVIEW: Bring boltcutters? Picton Waterfront Apartments, New Zealand
Our New Zealand holiday continued once we arrived in Picton and alighted from the Interisland ferry, picked up our hire car and made our way to the Waterfront Apartments, ready for our four-night stay, with a view straight down Picton harbour. Car Hire Just a note, that another visitor, who...
Wild About Travel
Johannesburg: First encounter with the City of Gold
Firstly, three fascinating facts about Johannesburg for your next Trivia Pursuit Competition: I flew to Johannesburg expecting not to like it, but there is something about its youthfulness, energy, hustling, humour and beauty that got to me. I rate all the cities I have visited or lived in, and Johannesburg...
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TURKISH AIRLINES: To reverse decision on Premium Economy?
Turkish Airlines could be seriously exploring the return of premium economy to its aircraft cabins. That would fit with the carrier plans to operate some of the longest flights in its history, including nonstop services between Istanbul and Sydney. That’s a development worth the attention of Australian travellers. Premium Economy...