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Cape Town: Beautiful and Complicated
I came to Cape Town hoping to like it and ended up loving it. I want to encourage other visitors to look beyond the surface here. It’s a complex and fascinating place. Introducing the CityThe road from the modern Cape Town airport passes through the sprawling townships of Langa, Nyanga...
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Seventeen Mega Groups: How Airline Consolidation could rewire the World
In my last post, I showed how the airline industry has consolidated significantly, with most European and US airlines falling into just three mega-groups that control a significant share of the world’s seats. But the consolidation appears nowhere near over. The airline industry is genuinely hard to forecast. Hub airports,...
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AIRLINES: What is an interline agreement and why they matter
Most travellers would have no idea what an airline interline agreement is. But if you’ve ever checked a bag through to your final destination on two different airlines, been rebooked after a delay, or stitched together a multi-airline itinerary, you’ve probably almost certainly the beneficiary of one. Put simply, an...
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UNITED KINGDOM: New entry rules a costly trap for Australian dual citizens
Australians who also hold British citizenship are facing a rude shock with new UK border rules coming into force later this year. From February 25, 2026, anyone holding British or Irish citizenship will be required to enter the United Kingdom with a valid UK or Irish passport or a Certificate...
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From The Tray Table
United teases ‘Coastliner,’ a new Airbus A321neo for premium transcon flights
United Airlines is introducing an all-new subfleet of planes that’ll operate on the nation’s most premium transcontinental routes.… The post United teases ‘Coastliner,’ a new Airbus A321neo for premium transcon flights appeared first on From the Tray Table.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Alaska Airlines Halts Pets in the Baggage Hold On Dozens Of Routes As Extreme Cold Disrupts Travel Plans
Alaska Airlines has placed an embargo on pets being carried in the cargo on flights to and from 22 airports across the United States due to the continued cold weather, and the ban couldn’t come at a worse time for exhibitors taking part in the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog...
One Mile at a Time
Airbus A220-500 “Stretch” Concept Moves Forward, With 180(ish) Seats
The Airbus A220 is a plane that’s loved by passengers, but perhaps not quite as loved by airlines, for a variety of reasons. While the plane currently comes in two variants, there have long been rumors of the European aircraft manufacturing giant considering a bigger version of the plane.
Points With a Crew
Should you buy Aeroplan miles with a 100% bonus?
I used Air Canada Aeroplan miles for an epic RTW trip. Aeroplan miles are on sale now, and you can buy them with a big bonus for a limited ...
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Kimpton’s Secret Password Gave Us the Most Unexpected “Perk”
One of the most charmingly odd things Kimpton does is the secret password. If you’ve stayed at a Kimpton before—or you’ve spent too much time reading about hotel quirks—you probably…
Miles To Memories
Debating Hyatt’s 5 FREE Nights – Is It A BETTER Offer + Mr. Beast Joins Bilt Amex GLITCH!
Bilt's Rent Day controversy, Easy $1,200 bonus, Debating Hyatt's free nights offer and an Amex glitch you should know about. The post Debating Hyatt’s 5 FREE Nights – Is It A BETTER Offer + Mr. Beast Joins Bilt Amex GLITCH! appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Altitude Yes
Review: American Airlines Flagship Lounge, Los Angeles (LAX)
Although it's one of the smaller Flagship Lounges, the high ceilings and large windows make up for it and provide an open feel. The post Review: American Airlines Flagship Lounge, Los Angeles (LAX) first appeared on Altitude Yes.
The Bulkhead Seat
Remembering Those Lost: Marking One Year Since the Tragic Crash of Flight AA 5342
It has been one year since tragedy struck the skies over Washington DC when American… The post Remembering Those Lost: Marking One Year Since the Tragic Crash of Flight AA 5342 appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
Delta Amex Business Cards: Limited-time offers of up to 125K SkyMiles
Today, Amex announced new, limited-time welcome offers that let you earn between 90,000 and 125,000 SkyMiles after approval of a new Delta SkyMiles business credit card. All three of these offers are on the higher end of what we’ve historically seen (though Delta award prices are, too). The minimum spend...
Live and Let’s Fly
Turkish Airlines Self-Upgraders Allowed To Stay In Business Class…But Denied Meals
There are bold travelers, and then there are travelers who boldly wander into business class and hope no one notices… Turkish Airlines Self-Upgraders Got Caught…And Then Got Nothing I’ll admit it: most of us have looked at an empty business class cabin and thought about it (I even did it...
The Bulkhead Seat
American Airlines Looks to Add Nonstop Flights Between the United States and Venezuela
American Airlines is the first US carrier to publicly outline plans to reinstate nonstop… The post American Airlines Looks to Add Nonstop Flights Between the United States and Venezuela appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Monkey Miles
Chase officially eases bonus eligibility on Sapphire Preferred and Reserve.
When the Chase Sapphire Reserve® was revamped last year the eligibility rules changed. Those changes ended up being kind of confusing in respect to whether you could get the Reserve while having Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card and whether you’d be eligible for a bonus if you’d had either in the past,...
The Bulkhead Seat
Seat Poachers Caught in Business Class: Turkish Airlines Let It Slide, But Without Meals for Them
JT Genter and his wife Katie are travel writers. They live a nomadic life… The post Seat Poachers Caught in Business Class: Turkish Airlines Let It Slide, But Without Meals for Them appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Miles To Memories
New Disney Inspire Visa Card Coming Soon with $600 Bonus
Chase and Disney will soon launch a new credit card. The new Disney Inspire Visa card will likely have a higher fee than the two existing Disney cards. The post New Disney Inspire Visa Card Coming Soon with $600 Bonus appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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Save 10% With Air India on Domestic Flights — Plus…
If you have wanted to see such sights in India as the Taj Mahal, you are in luck, as you can save 10% off of tickets for base fares on domestic flights with Air India — as well as 50 percent off of the convenience fee — plus you can...
Frequent Miler
Earn United miles and Premier Qualifying points with New United Quest℠ Card offer
The United Quest card has a new offer out today that’s good for both a big haul of miles and a nice chunk of Premier Qualifying Points (PQPs), so it might be of particular appeal for United MileagePlus fans who are also chasing United elite status.   The Offer &...
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United Wants $12,670 To “Upgrade” You To 1K Status — And Calls It A Discount [Roundup]
United is offering a paid “upgrade” to 1K status for $12,670—and marketing it as a discount. Also: an airport self-checkout tip screen that defaults to 18% while adding a card surcharge, American’s corporate-travel claims vs the revenue reality, why American still needs widebodies, disgusting cabin trash behavior, and a Delta...
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A fun week at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas
Spent 9 days at MGM Grand in Las Vegas early in January. Luckily the weather was not too…
One Mile at a Time
New United Airlines Premium Coastliner Airbus A321neos With Flat Beds
Well this is interesting. We know that United Airlines will soon start taking delivery of Airbus A321XLRs, which will have the carrier’s most luxurious narrow body interiors to date. Those planes will specifically be operating long haul, international flights, primarily across the Atlantic.
ATX Jetsetter
American Airlines is Restarting Service to Venezuela
American Airlines is preparing to restart service between the United States and Venezuela, pending government approval. The post American Airlines is Restarting Service to Venezuela appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
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The Most Spectacular Hotel Fails Ever Caught on Camera
We’ve all been to that hotel that offered something that wasn’t quiiiiiite like what they advertised. That’s where review sites such as Oyster come into play (although Oyster isn’t as…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
American Airlines Wants To Be First US Carrier To Fly To Venezuela After Trump Orders Airspace Restrictions Lifted
American Airlines wants to become the first U.S.-based carrier to resume flights to Venezuela after President Trump told a cabinet meeting on Thursday that he had ordered airspace restrictions over the South American country to be lifted. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has already removed Venezuela from its list of...
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You Can Do Better Than Me: Citi Strata Elite’s Improved 100,000 Point Offer Plus Huge First Year Credits
I got my card when the offer was just 80,000 points and I was super happy with that. I only wish I'd waited until right now to apply, because the limited time launch offer for the card has actually been improved upon.
Frequent Miler
Delta Amex Personal Cards: Limited-time offers of up to 125K SkyMiles
Amex has drastically increased the welcome offers for its suite of Delta personal cards. Unusually, these consumer cards each offer the same potential SkyMiles as the respective business cards, but are broken into two tiers that require ~75% of the minimum spend of the business versions (normally, the consumer cards...
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WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday, 25 January, 2026
Hello travellers, Greetings from a very warm Sydney. I’m enjoying Summer, and making plans to escape to Europe in our Autumn.  Most people in Australia have completed their Summer holidays and are back at work. This post-holiday period is a good time to monitor airfares for specials, and to plan...
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Are You Really Choosing Your Airline? Three Groups Control Our World.
The post Are You Really Choosing Your Airline? Three Groups Control Our World. appeared first on Wild About Travel.
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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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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...