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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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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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Miles To Memories
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.
Points Miles and Bling
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…
From Home and Back
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.
Frequent Miler
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...
One Mile at a Time
Royal Jordanian Unveils Swanky New Boeing 787 Business Class
Royal Jordanian is currently undergoing a major expansion, and is also investing a lot in its new passenger experience. This includes the introduction of a new long haul business class seat. The airline has just taken delivery of its very first plane with these new interiors, so I’d like to...
Hawaii Calling
Hawai‘i Might Be the First Place Electric Aviation Actually Works
I’ve been watching the electric aviation space for a while now, but recently something shifted—Hawai‘i is no longer just part of the conversation. It’s becoming the test case. With Surf Air Mobility positioning itself to launch electric flights through Mokulele Airlines, and BETA Technologies raising over $1 billion to bring...
Miles To Memories
Chase Offers: Spend $600 Through Chase Travel, Get $100 Credit
Chase has launched a new Chase Offer for Sapphire, Freedom, Ink, and J.P. Morgan Reserve cardholders, offering a $100 statement credit when they spend at least $600 on Chase Travel in a single transaction.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
ALL Accor Live Limitless: Earn 2x ALL Rewards points for stays in China (April 2 Bonus Offer Highlight)
Today’s bonus offer highlight is for Accor Hotels who are offering 2x ALL Rewards points for stays in Greater China until the end of June! Check out all of the new bonuses added today: The Bonus Offer Highlight: ALL Accor Live Limitless Earn 2x ALL Rewards points on eligible stays...
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Etihad Guest to be dropped from American Express Membership Rewards transfer partners on 6/30/26
As noted by Miles Talk yesterday, American Express Membership Rewards will be dropping Etihad Guest as a transfer partner on June 30, 2026. That means that you can still transfer points from Amex to Etihad through June 29, 2026, but you will no longer be able to do so beginning...
Points With a Crew
Chase Freedom Q2 2026 5% Bonus Categories (One Of The Best I’ve Seen)
Finally, it's time to activate your Chase Freedom Q2 2026 Bonus categories, and there are some good ones. You must activate before earning 5% cash back and ...
Live and Let’s Fly
I Flew 10.5 Hours In United 787-9 Basic Economy In Seat 56F
Hello from London, where my kids and I are chilling in the Lufthansa Lounge after a 10.5-hour flight from Los Angeles to London on a United Airlines 787-9 in row 56…the penultimate row on the aircraft. United Airlines 787-9 In “Deep Coach” – First Impressions For the first time ever...
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Delta Adds New York Times To Seatback Screens — ‘Free Access’ Is Really A Subscription Pitch
Delta is giving SkyMiles members free access to The New York Times onboard and for up to 24 hours afterward — but this is not really about passenger convenience. It is another deal to monetize a captive audience in the air, turning seatback screens into a trial-and-conversion funnel for both...
Miles To Memories
(Now In Effect) United Making Big Changes to MileagePlus Program Prioritizing Cardholders
United Airlines is making big changes to its loyalty program. The airline will prioritize cardholders while reducing rates for Basic economy and those without status.
One Mile at a Time
Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Cruises: Ships, Cost, Inclusions, How To Book
In 2022, we saw the launch of Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection. While I’d say that this is Marriott or Ritz-Carlton’s entry into the cruising world, in reality, this is just a licensing agreement. Nonetheless, this is a pretty special product, and the hotel angle is interesting. In the meantime, we’ve seen...
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Why You Shouldn’t Default To U.S. Hotel Brands When Traveling Abroad
When Americans first start traveling overseas, there’s a natural tendency to look for hotel names they already know. That’s how we ended up staying at a Best Western on our…
Economy Class & Beyond
Recaro Aircraft Seating showcases its first cetified “More Sustainable” seating… with Iberia
RECARO Aircraft Seating has announced an innovative trial with Iberia. Set to launch in one of the Iberia A320neo cabins this spring, passengers may recognise more sustainable seating features in their hybrid cabin equipped with R1 and R2 economy class seating. As part of a RECARO offered modification kit, 186...
Miles To Memories
New Hyatt Promo Worth Up To 100K Points, JetBlue Raises Bag Fees & Delta Is Ditching Starlink
In our Around the Web we take a look at interesting articles that cover miles, points, travel and personal finance.
View from the Wing
Delta Built America’s Best Airline — United Is About To Take The Title Away
Delta built the strongest airline in America by being better than everyone else at the basics and then layering on a premium halo. That halo still matters, but it is starting to outrun the product underneath it. United is improving faster, Delta’s operational edge is not what it was, and the...
View from the Wing
Southwest Credit Cards Now Earn More On Lyft — And The Best Part Is Stacking The Points
Southwest credit cards now earn more points on Lyft rides, giving cardholders another easy way to pile up Rapid Rewards. What makes this better than it first sounds is that the rewards can stack: earn points from your Southwest card, credit the ride to another Lyft loyalty partner, and layer...
Frequent Miler
Current Hotel Promotions for April 2026
All major hotel brands dangle various carrots in front of customers to incentivize their patronage. Bonuses for for elite status, loyalty program membership and credit card spending all serve as sweeteners that make rewards-earning a little faster and more fruitful. Promotions are another significant way that hotel loyalty programs try...
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Senior Engineer At Major U.S. Aviation Company Tried to Board Flight to China With Proprietary Information Worth More Than $100,000
A senior engineer at a major U.S. aviation company was stopped by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, where it was discovered he was trying to take documents containing proprietary and confidential information belonging to his employer to China. 57-year-old Junjie Zhang, also...
One Mile at a Time
Buy Alaska Atmos Rewards Points With 100% Bonus (1.88 Cents Each): Worth It?
Often buying points strategically can be a good value, and Alaska Atmos Rewards (formerly known as Alaska Mileage Plan) is one of my favorite programs to buy points from, both thanks to the frequency with which the program sells points, and what a good deal award redemptions can be.
The Bulkhead Seat
Credit Cards Are Key: Changes to United MileagePlus Mile Earning Go Into Effect Today
In February, I wrote about big changes coming to the way MileagePlus members earn…
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Seriously? Delta One Lounge At JFK Now Asks For Tips
Delta Air Lines has built arguably the most impressive premium ground product in the United States with its Delta One lounges. But two recent developments at its New York JFK lounge undermine that experience in a way that feels unnecessary and, frankly, tacky. Delta One Lounge At JFK Crosses The...
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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....
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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...