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twi wodneorfi vists here loffocually my favorute xciy in clonmia, lanscapr,e peoel, culture, drive, food and more llacolodie in a organsed coae Location and Orientation Medellín, known as the “City of Eternal Spring,” is the capital of the Antioquia department in Colombia. Nestled in the Aburrá Valley, at an altitude...
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HAWAIIAN AIRLINES: Joins OneWorld from 22 April, 2026
This is no surprise, given its amalgamation with Alaska Airlines. The integration has been gradual, so joining OneWorld represents yet another step. From April 22, 2026, Hawaiian Airlines will officially join the OneWorld alliance. For travellers, and especially Qantas Frequent Flyers and other OneWorld airline loyalty members, this opens the...
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LOYALTY: Will travellers pay the price for the crack down on card fees in Australia?
Australian travellers’ love affair with points-earning credit cards could be heading for turbulence, as the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) tightens the screws on card payment fees. On the surface, it sounds like good news: lower costs for merchants, potentially fewer surcharges at checkout, and a fairer payments system. But...
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Crystal Balling
If that disruption lasts six months, it becomes a cash-flow problem, not just a flight problem. If there is a ceasefire next week, the first impact on travel will be operational, not emotional: flights should start normalising, but passenger behaviour will lag behind. The Gulf aviation system is enormous —...
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A Simple Approach to Cash Back – the Aven Rewards Visa Card (US)
Simplicity is the name of the game with the Aven Rewards Visa® Card, a strong flat cashback structure that rewards…
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Chase Travel℠ Chase Offer: Spend $600 & get $100 back (targeted)
There’s another Chase Offer offering a $100 statement credit when you book $600+ via Chase Travel℠. This can be stacked with the $250 Edit credits on both the Chase Sapphire Reserve® and Reserve for Business® cards (assuming you have one that’s targeted). Rethinking The Edit by Chase Travel℠ The Deal Spend...
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United MileagePlus Major Changes Are Live — And New Card Bonuses Mean Faster Earning, Lower Award Prices
United’s big MileagePlus changes are now live, and the program is plainly moving more of its value behind a co-brand card: faster mileage-earning, cheaper United award prices, and better access to saver inventory for cardholders, while non-cardmembers earn less. United and Chase are raising the upfront incentives just as the...
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Delta Refreshes Inflight Experience With New Snacks, First Class Meals, and Tito’s Vodka
Delta Air Lines is rolling out a spring refresh to its onboard food and…
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Senior United Flight Attendants To Earn Over $101 An Hour — New Pay Rates Leak Before Contract Release
Senior United flight attendants are on track to earn more than $101 an hour under the union’s newly endorsed contract — and the pay rates leaked online before most crew have even seen the full agreement. The union’s leadership voted unanimously to send the deal to members, but the biggest...
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Alaska Atmos credit cards: earn 80K-100K bonus points + a 50% off discount code
Update: Alaska and Bank of America have sweetened the welcome offers on both consumer cards further, adding a discount code good for 50% off a future flight. The good news is that the discount code is awarded within 10 days of approval with no spending required. The bad news is that...
One Mile at a Time
Would You Fly Through Middle East Hubs Like Dubai Or Doha Right Now? I’m Torn…
Earlier, I posed the question of whether Gulf carriers will ever make a full recovery from the current conflict in the Middle East, and if so, how long it will take. I’ve also addressed the topic of what to do if you have a ticket booked on a Gulf carrier,...
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Drfat medillin
twi wodneorfi vists here loffocually my favorute xciy in clonmia, lanscapr,e peoel, culture, drive, food and more llacolodie in a organsed coae Location and Orientation Medellín, known as the “City of Eternal Spring,” is the capital of the Antioquia department in Colombia. Nestled in the Aburrá Valley, at an altitude...
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Amex Cuts Saks + Lounge Access, Insane Credit Mental Gymnastics & Citi’s BIG Strata Revamp?
Amex cutting perks, Citi's getting ready for a Strata relaunch and goodbye to one of the oldest credits in the game!
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DFW Chapel Hosts Muslim Prayer — Conservative Influencer Calls It ‘Basically A Mosque’
A conservative influencer walked into a Dallas–Fort Worth airport chapel during Muslim prayer and emerged claiming the space was “basically a mosque,” pointing to prayer rugs and the lack of Christian symbols. But the bigger reality is less dramatic: DFW’s chapels are multi-faith spaces, Friday Muslim services there are longstanding,...
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World of Hyatt cardholders can earn 11x bonus points per dollar at Under Canvas properties
World of Hyatt has launched a new promotion, once again to try to encourage members to stay at its Under Canvas glamping properties. This time, World of Hyatt credit card and World of Hyatt Business credit card holders can earn 11 bonus points per dollar spent on Under Canvas stays,...
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131-Room Four Seasons Cartagena, Colombia, Now Open In 1920s Landmark
Four Seasons has just announced the opening of its newest property in South America, and I know it’s one that many people have been looking forward to.
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Why I Still Keep the Chase Ink Business Cash Card
Some credit cards stay in your wallet because they’re exciting. Others stay because they quietly do a lot of heavy lifting. The Chase Ink Business Cash falls squarely into the…
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(Maybe not?) FedEx being removed from Flexible Business Credit on American Express® Business Gold Card from 10/1/26
Update: We were previously advised that FedEx will be removed from the Flexible Business Credit on the American Express® Business Gold card after October 1, 2026. We’ve now been advised that this was shared in error, so we’ve updated the card details accordingly to remove that. What’s not clear is...
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FedEx being removed from Flexible Business Credit on American Express® Business Gold Card from 10/1/26
One of the American Express® Business Gold card’s more valuable benefits is the up to $240 per year Flexible Business Credit. Cardholders get a credit of up to $20 per month when using their card for purchases in the U.S. at office supply stores, Grubhub, and FedEx. That benefit will...
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Delta Air Lines Fights Back in Coffee Burn Lawsuit: Victim Was a Nurse Who Sat in Soaked Clothes and Rejected Help
Delta Air Lines is fighting back in a coffee burn lawsuit, which is being pursued by a passenger who claims she was left permanently scarred and disfigured after she received second-degree burns from a cup of “excessively hot” water that a flight attendant placed on a slanted tray table. Filed...
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Gas Discount for Amazon Prime Members, Save 20 Cents/Gallon Every Friday Through May 29
Amazon is running a Fuel-up Fridays promotion for Prime members. From April 3 through May 29, members can save a total of $0.20 per gallon on one fuel purchase made each Friday.
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Earn 10,000 Radisson Rewards Points Per Stay With Spotlight Hotels
You can earn 10,000 Radisson Rewards points for every stay with participating hotel properties of Spotlight Hotels — which is a curated selection of some of the most popular destinations of Radisson Hotels — through Monday, May 18, 2026... ...but you must...
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New United Mile Play Offers: See If You’re Targeted For Bonus Miles
United has released another round of targeted Mile Play offers, and in some cases, they’ll be easy to complete. I was targeted for 5,900 bonus miles after taking 1 trip. Let us know what other offers are out there! The Deal Earn bonus MileagePlus miles when completing United Mile Play...
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Flight Attendant Says Alaska Airlines Coffee Exploded And Left Permanent Scars — But She’s Suing Stumptown
An Alaska Airlines flight attendant says a midflight coffee maker failure sprayed her with scalding coffee, grounds, and boiling water, leaving permanent scars and ongoing medical treatment. She is not suing the airline, though — the lawsuit targets Stumptown Coffee, alleging the company’s packaging was defective and unsafe for aircraft...
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Best Ever Rakuten Bonus Extended, Join Now to Earn $50
Rakuten has launched a signup bonus for new members, which is the highest ever offered by the shopping portal.
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What Concierge Services Actually Do (and Don’t)
When staying at a luxury hotel or using a premium credit card, you can access included concierge services, often marketed…
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April Virgin Voyages Hot Deal
April is here. Now that we are past the April Fool’s jokes, it’s time to dive into the… The post April Virgin Voyages Hot Deal appeared first on From Home and Back.
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Rakuten: Best Ever 5K Amex points, 5K Bilt points, or $50 referral bonus for both sides
If you know someone who does not yet use the Rakuten shopping portal, both you and they can receive $50, 5,000 Membership Rewards points, or 5,000 Bilt points when they sign up and spend at least $50 through the portal. That should be very easy to do, so I definitely...
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HONG KONG: Transit just got riskier for Australian travellers
If Hong Kong has been your go-to transit hub for Asia or Europe, You need to know about some recent changes. Hong Kong’s National Security Law, and how it’s enforced, are raising fresh concerns for travellers, including Australians, even if you’re only transiting through the airport. New powers on electronic...
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WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday 29 March, 2026
Greetings from Prague! Yes, I’m in Europe for a northern spring.  This is my first time in Prague, and I must say, despite the cold (I have just come from an Australian summer), I am loving it. I am being a total tourist too, so if posts are slow, its...
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NEW ROUTES 2026 #9: Finnair launches Melbourne to Helsinki via Bangkok
Savvy travellers have been picking up fares that are mainly flown on Finnair between Australia and Helsinki for some years. They have been marketed at competitive prices, especially in Business Class. This has been very attractive, if you don’t mind a stop in Asia, and possibly another in Helsinki, if...
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AIRLINES: How to travel with GLP-1 medications
Travelling with GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy or Mounjaro is very manageable on long-haul trips, but it does pay to understand how they handle temperature and how best to carry them onboard aircraft. Let’s start by saying DON’T ASK THE CREW TO STORE YOUR MEDICATION IN A REFRIGERATOR ON...
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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...
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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....