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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: Corporate affairs head demonstrates double standards on social media
This story was reported by Hannah Wootton, in the AFR. As you will see, there are now deleted posts involved, making this difficult to verify independently. However, the AFR is a journal of record and demonstrates traditional journalistic ethics, so I am inclined to trust their reporting. Since he’s Virgin...
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QANTAS: Project Sunrise, test flights start, certification and other delays
On the day Qantas celebrates the successful maiden test flight of the first Project Sunrise Airbus A350-1000ULR, I thought it might be timely to look more closely at the project. Below, I examine publicly available information and other possible reasons for the delay in the aircraft and project launches. The...
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: Last chance to claim Travel Credits from COVID-19 period
If you still have a Virgin Australia COVID-era travel credit sitting unloved in your digital bottom drawer, it’s your final boarding call. Credits issued for cancelled flights between 21 April 2020 and 31 July 2022 expire on 30 June 2026. And here is the kicker, Virgin says you don’t just...
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QANTAS: Trialing automated gates in Sydney at T3
“Computer says no” is coming to a Qantas departure gate near you. The airline is trialling automated boarding gates at Sydney Airport’s domestic Terminal 3, with the machines set to do what gate agents have been trying to do for years: enforce Group Boarding without having to smile through clenched...
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Miles To Memories
How to Find This Better Offer for Amex Delta Gold Card: 60,000 Miles + $500 Credit
When you go through the process of booking a flight, you will see an even better offer for 60,000 miles and a $500 credit.
One Mile at a Time
Bali Cracks Down On Influencers, Deports Them For “Working” On Tourist Visa
Some countries have government task forces to crack down on drugs, while Bali has a government task force to crack down on… influencers. In fairness, this is a bit nuanced, but I imagine some people will feel a sense of schadenfreude.
Frequent Miler
Guide to Ultra-Premium Credit Card Travel Protections
Ultra-premium credit cards, such as the Chase Sapphire Reserve and American Express Platinum Card®, have annual fees that commonly exceed $500/year. Despite those hefty costs of ownership, these types of cards can be very popular in the points and miles community due to extensive lists of benefits and credits that can mitigate or completely...
Points With a Crew
Should you buy Wyndham points with a 80% bonus?
Wyndham Rewards currently has a bonus on buying points. Buying Wyndham points can make sense, but only if you do the math and find out ...
Live and Let’s Fly
United Airlines Adds Four New Routes, Including First U.S. Nonstop To Chiapas
United Airlines is adding four new routes this fall and winter, including two from Washington Dulles, one from Newark, and one from Houston, including a new destination in Mexico and a new transcontinental flight to Southern California. United Airlines Adds New Routes To Southern California, St. Croix, Los Cabos, And...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Riyadh Air’s First Brand New Boeing 787 Dreamliners Land in Saudi Arabia For the First Time… More Than a Year Late
The first two of 72 brand-new Boeing 787 Dreamliners destined for the start-up full-service carrier Riyadh Air have arrived in Saudi Arabia after completing a near 15 hour flight from the Boeing delivery center in Everett, Washington state. Created in 2023 as part of Saudi Arabia’s ambitious Vision 2030 project to...
Your Mileage May Vary
The Longest Airport Walks In America (2026) — And Why The Rankings Are So Weird
Most travelers already know some airports feel bigger than others. Some terminals seem to go on forever, while others can get you from the front door to your gate in…
One Mile at a Time
PS At DFW: New Private Luxury Airport Facility Now Open ($1,295+)
PS (which was initially founded in 2017 as The Private Suite) is a company that operates exclusive airport facilities, intended to allow people to bypass the typical airport experience, when flying commercially.
One Mile at a Time
PS At DFW: New Private Luxury Airport Facility Now Open ($1,295+)
PS (which was initially founded in 2017 as The Private Suite) is a company that operates exclusive airport facilities, intended to allow people to bypass the typical airport experience, when flying commercially.
View from the Wing
Delta Has 9 Million Amex Cardmembers — Who Are Carrying A Lot Of Debt
Delta disclosed that it has 9 million American Express cardmembers. They also shared how many members participate in their Starbucks and Uber partnerships - and we can infer just how much spending is happening on their cards, and the balances that cardmembers are revolving.
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Qatar Airways Privilege Club: Receive 30% bonus Avios on transfers from partner programs (June 5 Bonus Offer Highlight)
Today’s bonus offer highlight is the return of Qatar Airways' bonus for transfers from other programs. Members can get 30% extra Avios on conversions from bank, credit card, hotel and other programs! Check out all of the new bonuses added today:
Economy Class & Beyond
Panasonic Avionics Astrova takes off with Saudia and Azerbaijan Airline
Panasonic Avionics has had a busy week, with two customers taking off with its Astrova In-Flight Entertainment System – with both Saudia and Azerbaijan Airlines taking flight. Saudia and Azabajian Airlines fly Astrova – Images, Panasonic Avionics. Saudia Saudia has taken Astrova aboard its new Airbus A321XLR aircraft. The deployment...
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Current Amex Offers
This post is designed to show current Amex Offers. If you have any Amex cards, even authorized user cards, then you’re eligible to sign up for offers when you log into your Amex account. If you’re planning to shop or book travel, check this page to see if an Amex...
One Mile at a Time
Qatar Airways Resuming Philadelphia Flights, After Cutting Route In 2023
While flights aren’t yet on sale, it’s pretty clear at this point that Qatar Airways plans to resume flights to a United States gateway that it cut a few years back…
Live from a Lounge
Riyadh Air Receives Its First Boeing 787 Dreamliners, Marking Final Countdown To Passenger Launch
Riyadh Air is a go, finally. The airline has received the first two 787-9 aircraft for commercial operations from Boeing, and operations start on July 1, 2026.
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Southwest Worker Asks Woman To ‘Cover Up’ Before Boarding Her Flight In Oakland. So She Asks The Internet Whether Her Outfit Is Too Much: ‘The Worker Is Jealous And Out Of Line’
"I was caught off guard."
Miles To Memories
Airline Fined $165K Over Drunk Passengers, Getting A Custom Cash Is Still Possible & Most Confiscated Summer Items By TSA
In our Around the Web series we take a look at interesting articles that cover miles, points, travel and personal finance.
Points Miles and Bling
Get 300,000 Miles & More for €4,950 with ASMALLWORLD
Limited time Promotion ASmallWorld (ASW) is currently running a limited-time promotion that allows you to buy 300,000 Lufthansa Miles & More miles…
One Mile at a Time
United Co-Pilot Warned Captain Of Low Approach Before Boeing 767 Hit Pole
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has just released its preliminary report about that bizarre accident we saw roughly a month ago, where a United jet struck a light pole (which in turn struck a truck) on the New Jersey Turnpike, and it highlights just how avoidable this incident was…
One Mile at a Time
United Co-Pilot Warned Captain Of Low Approach Before Boeing 767 Hit Truck
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has just released its preliminary report about that bizarre accident we saw roughly a month ago, where a United jet struck a truck on the New Jersey Turnpike, and it highlights just how avoidable this incident was…
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American Airlines Upgrades Lounge Dining With Better Hot Meals, A La Carte Dishes
Earlier this week, I wrote that American Airlines was winning me over with better food in its network of Admirals Club lounges. Now American has made clear this was not a lucky outlier, but part of a deliberate effort to improve dining across its Admirals Club and Flagship Lounge network....
The Bulkhead Seat
Pegasus Airlines Flight Evacuated After Power Bank Catches Fire During Taxi in Ankara
A Pegasus Airlines flight bound for İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) was forced to…
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American Enhances Lounge Catering With More Hot Items, More Variety
Flagship Lounges will now include a QR code-enabled a la carte menu, while Admirals Clubs will get two additional hot items. The post American Enhances Lounge Catering With More Hot Items, More Variety first appeared on Altitude Yes.
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Air Transat Expands Spain Network Through New Partnership With Iberia
Air Transat is strengthening its presence in Spain with a new interline partnership with…
Wild About Travel
Daftv hotek rules
From five stars in Singapore to a rickety bed and breakfast in Blackpool, a tree house in Zimbabwe, a 747 parked at Stockholm airport, a draughty youth hostel in Nirehn, Scotland, and everything in between means I have slept in a lot of hotel beds. A friend of mine scored...
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BORDER FORCE: Melbourne Airport pilots digital Australia Travel Declaration form with Qantas
Why is it so difficult for Australia to digitise its Travel Declaration card? I certainly don’t know. But apparently, given this is at least the third try, it is. The Australian Border Force is piloting (again) the Australia Travel Declaration (ATD) form, you know that yellow form we all have...
Wild About Travel
Drafyh Bergen: Norway’s Fjord-Framed Gem
There are some cities I like, some I love, and some that just smack you in the face with their wow factor. Hence the language in my headline’ Surrounded by seven mountains and nestled beside deep blue waters, Bergen’s scenery is more than spectacular. Founded in 1070, Bergen is Norway’s...
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WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday 31 May, 2026
Greetings from Canada! I’m here crossing the continent over the next few weeks. It’s my first time in this part of North America. I flew with Qantas to Vancouver, stayed overnight at the airport before meeting up with my husband, and then proceeded to our next Canadian destination. What happened...
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QANTAS: Expands points redemptions on Philippine Airlines
Qantas Frequent Flyers can now use points to book Classic Reward seats across the full Philippine Airlines (PAL) network, opening up 15 new island and regional destinations via Manila. Qantas Points can now take you beyond Manila to places like Boracay, Cebu and Palawan with their suspiciously perfect beaches and...
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JETSTAR: Consumer protections threaten airline’s existence
In an article in the SMH, Jetstar chief executive Stephanie Tully warns that the proposed new aviation consumer protections could “undermine Jetstar’s existence”. Quite a phrase from a low-cost airline owned by the Qantas Group. The comments were made to a Senate committee examining the federal government’s planned Aviation Consumer...
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Drfat Perth
OverviewWhen you hear the name “Perth,” it’s worth noting that there are actually three places that share the name: Perth in Scotland, Perth in Tasmania, and the vibrant capital of Western Australia, which I’m reviewing here. Perth, WA, is known for its vast open spaces, stunning coastlines, and year-round sunshine....
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STARLUX: Taiwan’s ‘luxury’ airline to fly to Sydney and Auckland
Sydney looks set to gain a new Taiwanese contender in 2027, with STARLUX, the Taiwan-based airline, having confirmed (ET) plans to launch direct flights between Taipei and Sydney, with Auckland added as a trans-Tasman tag flight. That means Australians could soon have another way to reach Taiwan, North Asia, North...