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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...
2PAXfly
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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Live from a Lounge
Air India will fly new 787-9 on Mumbai – Frankfurt route effective February 1, 2026
Air India's new Boeing 787-9 aircraft will fly between Mumbai and Frankfurt, effective February 1, 2026 (after a short demonstration at the Wings India 2026) The post Air India will fly new 787-9 on Mumbai – Frankfurt route effective February 1, 2026 appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
2PAXfly
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...
Monkey Miles
All the IHG Credit Cards offers – Premier up to 175k now
I’ve personally held two IHG credit cards for years now. Why? They are fantastic “supporting cast” credit cards that yield valuable benefits at IHG properties, specifically if you are utilizing IHG One Rewards to stay. Learn about how I think of my wallet like the cast of Friends here. Cards...
ATX Jetsetter
FAA Makes Helicopter Restrictions Around Reagan National Airport Permanent
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has made flight restrictions around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport after a deadly crash in 2025. The post FAA Makes Helicopter Restrictions Around Reagan National Airport Permanent appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
The Bulkhead Seat
KLM Begins Offering Free Wi-Fi on European Flights
KLM has become one of the first European carriers to introduce free inflight internet… The post KLM Begins Offering Free Wi-Fi on European Flights appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Final Rule to Ban Junk Fees on Hotel Stays in New York — But…
A final rule was issued from the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection of the city of New York to ban hidden mandatory junk fees from being charged to consumers and guest on stays at hotel properties within the city and beyond effective as of Saturday, February 21, 2026. The Department...
ATX Jetsetter
American and United Continue to Battle at Chicago O’Hare
American Airlines and United Airlines are battling for supremacy at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. The post American and United Continue to Battle at Chicago O’Hare appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
2PAXfly
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...
Points With a Crew
This Is the Miles and Points Book You Definitely Need to Have
I enjoy reading, but it’s not often that I get to read a book that is so tied in to one of my own pursuits. After all, there is no book about trying to visit every county in the United States. Though I suppose there are (lots of) books about...
Frequent Miler
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
Beef Over Beef: Singaporean Has “Worst Flight” On China Airlines… I Can’t Even
Singaporeans are certainly known for having very high service expectations. The perfect example of that is how critical many locals are of their national airline, Singapore Airlines, which is unarguably one of the highest quality carriers in the world.
Live and Let’s Fly
American Airlines Challenges United With Two New LAX Routes
American Airlines is adding two new domestic routes from Los Angeles in its latest challenge to United Airlines. American Airlines Adds Cleveland And Washington Dulles Flights From LAX American Airlines will launch two “new” daily nonstop routes from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) beginning April 7, 2026, with service to...
The Bulkhead Seat
United to Shift Fresh Bistro Items to Pre-Order-Only for Premier 1K® and Global Services Members
Last week, I wrote about United Airlines shifting its pre-order program to include Economy… The post United to Shift Fresh Bistro Items to Pre-Order-Only for Premier 1K® and Global Services Members appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
You Are Travel
Capital One to Buy Brex for $5.15 Billion
​tl;dr – Capital One strikes again with another value acquisition. ​Big news in the credit card and tech… The post Capital One to Buy Brex for $5.15 Billion appeared first on You Are Travel.
Your Mileage May Vary
How to Pick the Best Delta Sky Club at Atlanta Airport (ATL)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is the world’s busiest airport. And since Delta is headquartered in Atlanta (and ATL is its primary hub), a huge chunk of Delta’s East Coast connecting…
View from the Wing
Now That Bilt Cash Details Are Out, The New Cards Look Completely Different — Palladium Is 3x Catch-All, Obsidian Hits 4x
Bilt finally published the missing Bilt Cash details—and they change how the new cards pencil out. With the “extra 1x” points option, Palladium effectively becomes a 3x catch-all card (up to $25,000 in spend), while Obsidian can hit 4x in your chosen category.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Massive Winter Storm Affecting Eastern United States: January 2026 Travel Alert
Due to the latest weather systems, consider ensuring that you have alternate travel plans ready to be implemented because of a massive winter storm affecting most of the eastern two-thirds of the United States in January of 2026. The following statement is currently posted at the official Internet web site of...
Altitude Yes
Review: Japan Airlines First Class, Tokyo to Osaka (HND-ITM)
There was a lot that went into this short 1 hour flight, including a dedicated check-in, a lounge, and an inflight meal. The post Review: Japan Airlines First Class, Tokyo to Osaka (HND-ITM) first appeared on Altitude Yes.
Points With a Crew
Should you buy IHG points with a 100% bonus?
Buying points can be a great way to boost your balance, but only if makes sense financially! Does the new IHG promotion fit that criteria?
One Mile at a Time
Big New Offer: IHG Premier Card 175K Points Welcome Bonus
Link: Learn more about the IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card with a bonus of 175K points
The Bulkhead Seat
American Adds New Routes from Chicago and Los Angeles as Scuffle With United Goes On
American Airlines is expanding once again, announcing new service from its hubs in Chicago… The post American Adds New Routes from Chicago and Los Angeles as Scuffle With United Goes On appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Miles To Memories
Bilt Rewards 2.0 Explained – 3 New Cards & INSANELY COMPLICATED – The Ultimate Coupon Book?!?
Deconstructing Bilt 2.0. Three new cards explained, points on mortgage, Bilt Cash, complicated benefits & is this the ultimate coupon book? The post Bilt Rewards 2.0 Explained – 3 New Cards & INSANELY COMPLICATED – The Ultimate Coupon Book?!? appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Frequent Miler
Avianca Award Sale: flights to Central and South America starting at 2,000 miles one-way
Avianca LifeMiles runs regular award sales on its own flights, and they launched their newest one this week. Like many of LifeMiles’ sales, there isn’t a set discount percentage, but it seems to cover most, if not all, of Avianca’s US routes. Economy flights from the US to Central and...
Frequent Miler
IHG Premier card: Increased 175K welcome offer (matches best ever)
Today, Chase increased the welcome offer on the IHG Premier card to a whopping 175,000 IHG points, matching the best we’ve seen in total points (there was a 5x60K free night certificate offer previously). The no-annual-fee IHG Traveler card also has an increased offer of 90,000 points after $2,000 in...
2PAXfly
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...
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AIRLINES: passengers behaving badly; are ‘aisle lice’ a thing?
These ‘aisle lice’ are new to me, but I love the term. According to an article in The Guardian, the term refers to passengers behaving badly on an aircraft, specifically those passengers show leap up, grab their bags, and try and streak to the front of the aircraft to be...
2PAXfly
CONSUMER LAW: What to do when your flight is cancelled
Flight cancellations are a fact of life in peak travel periods, when airports and airlines are handling record numbers of passengers. When your travel plans suddenly unravel, whether it’s because of weather, airline issues or some other reason, you need to know what your rights are, what you can claim...
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SYDNEY AIRPORT: Air Traffic Control stinks! Sewage smell overwhelms control tower
Air traffic controllers at Sydney Airport were forced to work through overpowering sewage odours during the peak 2024–25 holiday travel period. Some staff were reportedly dry heaving at their desks while managing aircraft movements according to a story in the Sydney Morning Herald. Incident logs from Airservices Australia show the...
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HOTEL REVIEW: Bring boltcutters? Picton Waterfront Apartments, New Zealand
Our New Zealand holiday continued once we arrived in Picton and alighted from the Interisland ferry, picked up our hire car and made our way to the Waterfront Apartments, ready for our four-night stay, with a view straight down Picton harbour. Car Hire Just a note, that another visitor, who...
Wild About Travel
Johannesburg: First encounter with the City of Gold
Firstly, three fascinating facts about Johannesburg for your next Trivia Pursuit Competition: I flew to Johannesburg expecting not to like it, but there is something about its youthfulness, energy, hustling, humour and beauty that got to me. I rate all the cities I have visited or lived in, and Johannesburg...
2PAXfly
TURKISH AIRLINES: To reverse decision on Premium Economy?
Turkish Airlines could be seriously exploring the return of premium economy to its aircraft cabins. That would fit with the carrier plans to operate some of the longest flights in its history, including nonstop services between Istanbul and Sydney. That’s a development worth the attention of Australian travellers. Premium Economy...