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QANTAS: Boosts Europe flights as fares surge
If you’re trying to get to Europe right now, then Qantas is stepping up its international game. It’s ramping up flights to Europe as travellers scramble to avoid disrupted routes through the Middle East. But expect significantly higher prices. But while more seats are coming, it’s not quite the relief...
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WESTERN SYDNEY AIRPORT: Singapore Airlines flights now bookable as airports first major international carrier
Singapore Airlines will begin daily flights on an Airbus A350-900 from Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) from 23 November 2026, marking the airport’s first long-haul international service. Tickets for this service are available to book from this afternoon, Wednesday, 25 March 2026. Western Sydney International (WSI) is courting a number...
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QANTAS: new Classic Reward tool makes search easier. Doesn’t solve premium seat availability
Finding a Classic Reward seat redemption has always been a bit of a nightmare. It’s why third parties have been able to earn money doing it for you. This new tool from Qantas does make the task easier and more efficient, but it doesn’t resolve the root issue, which is...
Wild About Travel
The Gulf in Crisis: What Every Traveller Needs to Know Now
On 1 March, I shared a post called “Flying via the Middle East right now.” At that time, we were dealing with sudden airspace closures, missile threats, flight suspensions, and travelers stuck in airport terminals. Since then, things have only become more complicated and difficult as the conflict has worsened....
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QANTAS: Boosts Europe flights as fares surge
If you’re trying to get to Europe right now, then Qantas is stepping up its international game. It’s ramping up flights to Europe as travellers scramble to avoid disrupted routes through the Middle East. But expect significantly higher prices. But while more seats are coming, it’s not quite the relief...
Live from a Lounge
BOBCARD is offering multiple credit cards Lifetime Free through March 31, 2026
BOBCARD has been offering a few of their core cards lifetime free. Here are the ones that are still available through March 31, 2026 on a lifetime free basis.
Frequent Miler
Preferred Hotels worth 4X transfers from Citi before it’s too late
On April 19th, 2026, Citi will reduce the transfer ratios from ThankYou points to Choice and I Prefer. The question on everyone’s mind (where “everyone” equals anyone with a lot of Citi points) is whether to transfer now before it’s too late. I usually tell people not to transfer points without...
Monkey Miles
Bilt adds Wyndham Hotels as its 25th partner
Add Wyndham Hotels to the chart below. I won’t be taking advantage of this partner much since they lost Vacasa as a partner in December of 2025. That was a great situation where you could use points to redeem multiple bedroom vacation rentals. Some members will definitely get value out...
Points With a Crew
Get 1500 Marriott Bonvoy Points For Linking Your Uber Account
You can get up to 1500 Marriott Bonvoy points for linking your Uber and Marriott accounts in the app. You'll get points for ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
When Basic Economy Works For Me
When basic economy works for me may not work for everyone; but as the least expensive fare that is offered by many airlines around the world these days, I try to use this restrictive fare to my advantage whenever possible — with minimal negative impact on my travels. As an example...
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Wyndham Rewards added as 1:1 transfer partner of Bilt Rewards
A month to the day since Wyndham Rewards was added as a transfer partner of Chase Ultimate Rewards, they’ve been added as a partner of another transferable points program: Bilt Rewards. Similar to Chase Ultimate Rewards, and all the other major transferable currencies it’s a partner of, transfers are on...
Your Mileage May Vary
Amex’s “Pay Over Time”: Why & How To Turn It Off (2026 Update)
There’s a feature on your American Express card that can quietly change how it works—and you might not even realize it’s turned on. For years, AMEX charge cards had one…
Economy Class & Beyond
Finnair orders Embraer E195-E2 for fleet renewal, and scouts for further Airbus aircraft
Finnair has been out shopping and has once again turned to Embraer for its “regional” jet fleet, signing for the E195-E2, as well as scouting out additional Airbus aircraft. Finnair Embraer E195-E2 – Image, Embraer The agreement calls for up to 46 E195-E2 aircraft, comprising 18 firm orders, 16 options, and...
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(Update: Now bookable) World of Hyatt to add Bahia Principe Resorts in March
Update 3/25/26: These Bahia Principe all-inclusive resorts are now bookable through the World of Hyatt program. If you’re interested in staying at any of these, it’d be worth booking ASAP before Hyatt’s new pricing structure comes into play in May. If the price for these locations increases in May, existing...
One Mile at a Time
JetBlue Wants A Merger: United, Alaska, And Southwest, Are Frontrunners
Well, this could get pretty interesting pretty quickly…
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Marriott Bonvoy Escapes – Save up to 20% at over 2,200 Marriott Hotels Worldwide
This week’s Marriott Bonvoy Escapes are now available for booking for stays at select hotels Worldwide. With Marriott Bonvoy Escapes members can save up to 20% on last minute stays through to April 19th that are booked by this Sunday. If you are unfamiliar with Marriott Escapes, they are last...
The Bulkhead Seat
JetBlue Explores Merger Options as Industry Consolidation Heats Up
JetBlue Airways is once again weighing its strategic future, reportedly exploring potential merger or…
Miles To Memories
Vegas Killing the Penny — Plus Vanderpump Takes Over the Cromwell & White Castle Pulls Out!
Diving deep into the new Vanderpump Hotel, pennies going away in casinos, beautiful Vegas sunsets & goodbye White Castle?
View from the Wing
Ariana Afghan Jet Veers Off Kabul Runway — Then Uses Air Canada’s Fatal LaGuardia Crash To Shrug It Off
An Ariana Afghan Airlines Boeing 737-400 veered off the runway while landing in Kabul, forcing an evacuation by slides and leaving the aircraft stopped in the grass with apparent wing damage. No one was hurt, but the airline drew attention for an astonishing response: it tried to brush off the...
One Mile at a Time
Buy Wyndham Rewards Points With 100% Bonus (0.65 Cents): Worth It?
Wyndham Rewards has launched its latest promotion on purchased points, which is in line with the best offers that we’ve seen from the program. Still, I’d only make a purchase with a specific use in mind, since Wyndham Rewards points have become less valuable over time.
View from the Wing
Trump Rejects Elon Musk’s Offer To Pay TSA Screeners — Security Lines Expected To Spiral
President Trump has rejected Elon Musk’s offer to cover TSA screener pay during the partial government shutdown, even after the administration reportedly considered the idea. That leaves travelers facing the same worsening airport security lines, with no outside fix coming as absenteeism and political leverage keep the pressure on.
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: Shargeek 300 Power Bank (Back By Friday)
The Shargeek 300 is a power bank that outputs 300 watts of power. That's enough for 6 iPhone charges or a complete laptop charge. It's on Kickstarter for a few more ...
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The Wild Ways Airlines Cut Weight To Save Fuel
Airlines will do just about anything to save fuel—and sometimes that means cutting weight in surprisingly small (and strange) ways. When you’re an airline, every little bit helps the bottom…
Frequent Miler
Buy Wyndham points for as low as 0.65 cents each
Wyndham Rewards is once again offering up to a 100% bonus when buying their points, this time through May 1, 2026. You can buy Wyndham Rewards points at any time for 1.3 cents each, so this bonus brings the cost down to as low as 0.65cpp (cents per point). That’s...
Altitude Yes
JetBlue Considers Merger Partners, Semafor Reports
The airline is reportedly laying out potential scenarios of mergers with Alaska, Southwest, and United. The post JetBlue Considers Merger Partners, Semafor Reports first appeared on Altitude Yes.
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GHA DISCOVERY: Earn 3x D$ and additional bonuses for stays at Minor Hotels (Mar 25 Bonus Offer Highlight)
Today's bonus offer highlight has Minor Hotels celebrating one year in the GHA DISCOVERY program with multiple D$ bonus offers. Check out all of the new bonuses added today:
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Szalonej Środy With LOT Polish Airlines Means Crazy Wednesday Sale
LOT Polish Airlines has a promotion that occurs on many Wednesdays because Szalonej Środy translates from Polish into English as Crazy Wednesday, which is in effect only on Wednesdays — typically for the Polish market, as airports in Poland are usually the origination airports of the deals. As today...
Live and Let’s Fly
Entitled “Influencer” Refuses To Follow Airline Rules—Qatar Airways Should Ban Him
There’s a certain type of traveler who believes airline rules are for everyone else, but not for him (and it’s almost always a he). And thanks to social media, we’re seeing more of them. Qatar Airways Should Ban Pesky “Influencer” Who Thinks Airline Rules Don’t Apply To Him A self-described...
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NEW ROUTES 2026 #8: Fiji Airways adds Gold Coast flights
You will soon be able to fly direct from the Gold Coast to Fiji. That’s one holiday destination to another. But, the upside is that it may offer an interesting route to the US. From 11 June 2026, Gold Coast travellers can fly direct to Nadi three times weekly, connecting...
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WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday 22 March, 2026
I’ve been enjoying my week back in Sydney. I’ll soon be winging my way to Europe for a few weeks.  I’m set to experience some new destinations and a new airline. I hope to have some interesting blog posts for you along the way. What happened last week? Two more...
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EMIRATES ETIHAD QATAR: Extend status for loyal members
The big three Gulf carriers, that’s Qatar Airways, Emirates and Etihad Airways, have begun rolling out status protection measures for their loyalty members. They are aknowledging current reality that disrupted travel means fewer flights, and fewer flights mean it’s harder to retain status. Background The disruption caused by the war...
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QANTAS: To review airfares every fortnight during Middle East war. Other airlines introduce fuel surcharges.
Qantas says it will review international airfares every two weeks, as soaring fuel costs and a rapidly shifting global aviation map make even short-term pricing forecasts difficult. It’s not alone, airlines across Australia, Europe and Asia are now raising fares, adjusting schedules and warning of more changes to come. Background...
Wild About Travel
The Garden Route: Africa’s Edge
In high school, I attended a talk by a South African exchange student. Two things stayed with me: his description of apartheid in its final years, and his description of the Garden Route. I knew I had to visit. This route traces the edge of Africa, where the continent ends...
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DELTA AIR LINES: Sydney bound flight hit with extreme turbulence. Passengers hospitalised
Just breaking: Some people have sustained injuries on a Delta flight from Los Angeles to Sydney. The flight experienced extreme turbulence during the flight this morning. Emergency services attended Sydney Airport prior to the flight landing. Radio station 2GB reported that the plane was struck by intense turbulence. This resulted...
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QANTAS: Jestar flyers dumped from lounge acccess. No more lounge pass trading.
In two major rule changes from July 1, 2026, Qantas will reshape how travellers use lounge invitations and who gets through the door in the first place. This is going to be big for those sensible flyers who booked Jetstar fares direct and used Qantas lounges, or those who sold...
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NEW ROUTES 2026 #10: British Airways returns to Melbourne
British Airways is heading back to Melbourne for the first time in two decades, and the timing doesn’t look accidental. As conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt one of the world’s busiest aviation corridors, the UK flag carrier is launching daily flights between London Heathrow and Melbourne via...