Wild About Travel
A Personal Message in light of the Bondi massacre
Today’s post is a very personal one and I have wondered whether to post at all, but this is my blog, so here goes. I have written previously here about my experience four months ago when I was caught in a mass shooting at a local market in Bangkok. The...
2PAXfly
THAI AIRWAYS: Baggage changes. What you need to know
Baggage rules are changing at Thai Airways. In a major move, the airline is changing from weight-based allowances to a piece-based system, with weight and dimension limits for all passengers from 2 March 2026. Whatever class you are flying in first, business or the cheapest economy fare, your checked bags...
Wild About Travel
What the new US entry rules really mean.
This week, media and travellers are reacting to a new US proposal that would greatly expand the data the US collects from applicants under the ESTA Visa waiver program. In this post, I delve into what it means for those of us who use visa‑waiver travel to go to the...
2PAXfly
QANTAS: Power banks banned from todaym 15 December. What you need to know
From today, Monday 15 December 2025, Qantas, Jetstar and QantasLink has banned the use of portable power banks on all flights. Qantas group airlines are joining a growing list of airlines responding to a sharp rise in lithium battery fires in cabins and lounges worldwide. You’ll still be allowed to...
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The Bulkhead Seat
Taste Test: Spinach Ravioli on Delta Air Lines
While flying from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), I… The post Taste Test: Spinach Ravioli on Delta Air Lines appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
The Bulkhead Seat
Charges Dropped Against United Flight Attendant Arrested at Tampa Airport
A few days ago, I wrote about a United Airlines flight attendant who was… The post Charges Dropped Against United Flight Attendant Arrested at Tampa Airport appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Get Diamond Elite Status When Purchasing Points With IHG One Rewards
I received an offer via e-mail message moments ago with which I could get Diamond Elite status for 2026 when purchasing points with IHG One Rewards — but I do not know whether this offer is targeted to me and select other members of IHG One Rewards as “intended recipients”. The...
Points With a Crew
5 reasons to sign up for the Chase Ink Business Cash® Credit Card – $750 Cash with no annual fee
The Chase Ink Business Cash card has one of the highest signup bonuses ever for a card that comes with no annual fee. You can easily get over $1000 in ...
One Mile at a Time
Ending Soon: Buy World Of Hyatt Points For 20% Off (2.08 Cents Per Point)
World of Hyatt is currently offering a promotion on purchased points, which is ending soon, and is the program’s last promotion of the year on buying points. World of Hyatt is a valuable points currency, and if you’re not yet at your annual limit for buying points, this offer could...
The Bulkhead Seat
Developing: Spirit and Frontier Merger Back on the Table?
Spirit Airlines got a lifeline this week with an infusion of cash that will… The post Developing: Spirit and Frontier Merger Back on the Table? appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
Aftermath of the major Mesa mess | Coffee Break Ep82 | 12-16-25
The Mesa Homeowners card abruptly closed all accounts last Friday, with no warning. This is particularly surprising because they had just added Omni as a partner. We’ll talk about the aftermath in today’s podcast episode. Aftermath of the major Mesa mess Watch the full episode below, or listen on your...
View from the Wing
Bankrupt Spirit And Frontier Reopen Merger Talks — A Deal Could Drop This Month
Spirit and Frontier are back in merger talks, and people close to the discussions say an announcement could come as soon as this month — though it could still collapse. Continue reading Bankrupt Spirit And Frontier Reopen Merger Talks — A Deal Could Drop This Month...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Here We Go Again: Spirit Airlines Is In Talks For A Possible Merger With Frontier Airlines
Spirit Airlines is reportedly in talks with rival ultra-low-cost carrier Frontier for a potential merger. The news comes just a day after it emerged that Spirit had secured a vital $100 million lifeline at the eleventh hour, but only on the condition it considered a ‘strategic transaction.’ In plain English,...
Your Mileage May Vary
Get Ready: TSA Officers May Be Crabbier Than Usual
TSA officers have never had a great reputation for friendliness. Sure, there’s been the occasional diamond in the rough who’s been helpful. But most are, at best, professional – but…
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: Hyatt Regency Jersey City on the Hudson (Post Renovation)
I have stayed at the Hyatt Regency Jersey City on the Hudson many times… The post Hotel Review: Hyatt Regency Jersey City on the Hudson (Post Renovation) appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
You Are Travel
ZipAir Launches Christmas Sale $259 Gets You To Tokyo – Book by Dec 26
​tl;dr – The Japanese low-cost, no frills carrier lowers its rates a bit more. ZipAir, a five-year-old low-cost… The post ZipAir Launches Christmas Sale $259 Gets You To Tokyo – Book by Dec 26 appeared first on You Are Travel.
Frequent Miler
IHG offering opportunity to buy back or increase status for 2026
IHG One Rewards is once again offering members the opportunity to buy elite qualifying points to retain or upgrade their status during the 2025 status year in order to have that available throughout 2026. Unlike last year’s offer though, the value of buying the points isn’t as good because you’ll...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Earn Double Points With Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy
You can earn double points at Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy with every stay of a minimum of four consecutive nights at participating properties worldwide through Wednesday, September 30, 2026 — you must check out on that date — which means that you will earn ten points per dollar...
Live and Let’s Fly
Charges Dropped Against United Flight Attendant Arrested For Shoulder Tap In Florida
UPDATE: View From The Wing shares this update: Bottom line is the state dropped the charges on May 16, 2025 via its filing of a Nolle Prosequi. … Took longer than I’d have expected. Fleischmann (Defendant) ponied up for private counsel, so you might say he faced a substantial “fine”...
Miles To Memories
2025 Miles and Points Giving – Easy Ways to Help Others
Despite such a selfish hobby, miles and points giving is easier than ever. Here are just a few new ways of doing so. The post 2025 Miles and Points Giving – Easy Ways to Help Others appeared first on Miles to Memories.
View from the Wing
Passenger Films Flight Attendant Leaving The Lavatory — Then A Pilot Walks Out Looking Caught
A widely shared video shows a flight attendant stepping out of an airplane lavatory looking awkward and adjusting her uniform. Moments later, a pilot exits the same lavatory with a similarly “caught” expression — and the passenger filming just happens to have the camera perfectly framed on the door the...
Points With a Crew
How Hotels Game The Guest Review System (For As Little As $10)
Is it ethical for hotels to try and game the review system? Is it ethical as a guest to take advantage of a hotel trying to ...
Your Mileage May Vary
The Browser Choice That Can Make You Lose Portal Points
You do everything right: you click through a shopping portal, buy what you were going to buy anyway, and expect the cash back (or points) to show up later. But…
Frequent Miler
Breeze Airways promo: Save 40% on round trip base fares with promo code CHILLOUT
Breeze Airways is out with another new airfare deal, this time giving a 40% discount on round-trip base fares when using promo code CHILLOUT. The Deal Save 40% on round-trip base fares with Breeze Airways when using promo code CHILLOUT. Direct link to offer terms. Key Terms 40% base fare...
Miles To Memories
Get IHG Diamond Elite Status When Buying 120K Points
IHG is targeting select One Rewards members with the opportunity to lock in Diamond Elite Status for all of 2026. The post Get IHG Diamond Elite Status When Buying 120K Points appeared first on Miles to Memories.
ATX Jetsetter
United Improves Mobile App; Adds Gate, Club, and Bag Upgrades
United has made some new improvements to its mobile app just in time for the busy winter holiday travel season. The post United Improves Mobile App; Adds Gate, Club, and Bag Upgrades appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
No Work All Travel
Bolivia and Uzbekistan Drop Tourist Visa Requirements for U.S. Citizens
Unexpected bits of good news for U.S. citizens: Bolivia and Uzbekistan are becoming easier to visit. Let’s start with Bolivia. As of December 1st, the Bolivian Ministry of Foreign Affairs removed tourist visa requirements for the United States, as well as a handful of other passport holders. Previously, the tourist...
Monkey Miles
Sad…Chase devalues Points Boost
Well this is a sad development and well spotted by Frequent Miler. This must have happened overnight because I was just searching hotels in NYC and London yesterday and every Points Boost property was still giving me 2 cents per point ( I have a Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠)....
2PAXfly
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...
2PAXfly
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...
2PAXfly
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...
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...
2PAXfly
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...