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QANTAS: ‘Champagne for Lulu.’ You can now get Bollinger in First Class
Qantas is rolling out a fresh wave of upgrades to its A380, and currently only First Class cabins. From December, First passengers will have a new dining program, brand-new Aesop amenity kits, redesigned pyjamas, upgraded Champagne with Bollinger, and dine-on-demand, dressed up as ‘wellness. The retrofit is part of Qantas’...
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AIRBUS: A320 software glitch triggers chaos at Australian airports and internationally
If you turned up at an airport this morning expecting a routine Jetstar hop to Melbourne, Hobart or Adelaide, chances are you walked straight into a scene that looked more like the chaos of Boxing Day sales. Airports were filled with long queues, cancelled flights, confused announcements, and a whole...
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INDIA: Qantas and Jetstar plan sub-continental expansion with new jets
Australia’s fast-growing demand for travel to India is about to be met with renewed enthusiasm from Qantas and Jetstar. As both airlines usher in new long-range aircraft, they’re preparing to expand their presence on routes to the subcontinent significantly. For travellers, this means more nonstop flights, more modern cabins, and...
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FLIGHT DEALS: Black Friday & Cyber Monday flight deals: Domestic & International
It’s that time of year again, when Australians pretend Black Friday is a local tradition, and not a marketing festival imported from the USA. Airlines are gleefully landing on the day, too, since they have never been shy about taking advantage of any marketing opportunity. But seriously, some are dropping...
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One Mile at a Time
Lol: Did Global Airlines Acquire An Airbus A340, Or What’s Going On?!?
Global Airlines is just the gift that keeps on giving…
One Mile at a Time
ITA Airways Launching Rome To Houston Flight, As It Joins Star Alliance
ITA Airways, the national airline of Italy, has just unveiled its newest transatlantic route, launching in the spring of 2026. It shouldn’t come as much of a surprise, given bigger developments at the airline.
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The Ultimate Rewards Stacking Guide
Master rewards stacking and credit card stacking to layer portals, offers, and coupons for 20–40% savings with real examples and pro tips.
One Mile at a Time
Chase Sapphire Lounge Las Vegas Airport Opens, With Champagne Parlor
The network ofChase Sapphire Lounges in the United States is continuing to grow. Up until this point, there have been Chase Sapphire Lounges inBoston (BOS),New York (JFK),New York (LGA), Philadelphia (PHL), Phoenix (PHX), San Diego (SAN), andWashington (IAD), with more being developed. Theres now an exciting update, as the latest...
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Southwest Airlines & Condor Launch Partnership: What Are The Implications?
Southwest Airlines is currently undergoing a major transformation, which includes charging for checked bags, introducing assigned and extra legroom seating, etc. It goes beyond that, though, as Southwest is also increasingly launching airline partnerships.
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“A State Of Disrepair”: Trump’s DOT Slams Dulles And Says Airport Should Be Transformed Into Symbol Of Might And Prestige
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy slammed Washington Dulles Airport on Tuesday, saying it had fallen into a “state of disrepair,” which needs a complete refresh with new multi-million-dollar concourses and terminal buildings to restore it as a symbol of national pride. So what exactly does the Trump administration have up its...
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Air India, can you fix your “Self Service Reaccomodation” Module please?
Air India does not have a self-service reaccommodation portal that works. And they are doing nothing about it. The post Air India, can you fix your “Self Service Reaccomodation” Module please? appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Cathay: Earn 1,000 bonus Asia Miles when you earn miles with at least 2 Cathay travel partners
Cathay Pacific have their annual travel partner bonus back for 2025 where Cathay members can earn bonus miles for earning with at least 2 non-airline travel partners. In addition the multiple partner bonus, there are bonus miles offers from many of the individual travel partners as well! The 1,000 bonus...
Frequent Miler
Q4 2025 activation links for cards offering 5% in rotating categories
Update 12/2/25: As a reminder, PayPal is included as a 5% category on Chase Freedom/Freedom Flex cards for all of December. That’s part of the same overall $1,500 cap on 5% spending with the other categories, rather than its own $1,500 allowance. ~ Chase Freedom and Freedom Flex, Discover It,...
Points With a Crew
The Easiest Way To Get Your Free $50 From Rakuten
If you're not sure how to take advantage of the easy $50 welcome bonus from Rakuten, here is in my opinion the best way to get some easy money. Simply ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
9 Annoyances of Being On The Road
I have always enjoyed being on the road, driving for hours — so much so that I have caught myself at times being a passenger aboard an airplane and looking out of the window next to my seat, down at some lone highway below in the middle of nowhere and...
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Flying Blue Promo Rewards for December: 25% off economy, premium economy & business class
The latest batch of eligible cities for Flying Blue Promo Rewards are live and there’s a lot to like. More than a dozen North American cities are included, with savings of 25% available in economy, premium economy, and business class. The Deal Flying Blue Promo Rewards are available for 25%...
The Bulkhead Seat
Chase Sapphire Lounge at Hong Kong International Airport Will Close on January 5th
In a sad development for frequent travelers, the Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club… The post Chase Sapphire Lounge at Hong Kong International Airport Will Close on January 5th appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
Is it worth hoarding points? | Coffee Break Ep80 | 12-2-25 | Podcast
The conventional wisdom in the miles and points community is that you should “earn and burn” your points. In other words, once you have them, don’t be afraid to use them up because there’s no guarantee the program won’t devalue later, leaving you wishing you’d spent your points when the...
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QANTAS: ‘Champagne for Lulu.’ You can now get Bollinger in First Class
Qantas is rolling out a fresh wave of upgrades to its A380, and currently only First Class cabins. From December, First passengers will have a new dining program, brand-new Aesop amenity kits, redesigned pyjamas, upgraded Champagne with Bollinger, and dine-on-demand, dressed up as ‘wellness. The retrofit is part of Qantas’...
Your Mileage May Vary
The 4 Most Overcrowded Christmas Attractions in the World (According to Actual Travelers)
The December holiday season is one of the busiest times to travel. And with good reason – besides those who are planning to visit friends and family for the holidays,…
Frequent Miler
Delta gift card Amex Offer: Get +5 SkyMiles & stack with separate 3x-4x SkyMiles offer
There’s a new, targeted Amex Offer giving +5 SkyMiles when buying Delta gift cards. If you buy these by December 3, you can also stack the offer with a separate promotion awarding up to 4x SkyMiles on the purchase too. The Deal Earn +5 bonus SkyMiles when buying Delta gift...
View from the Wing
Trump Announces Overhaul Of Washington Dulles — Without Telling The Airport First
President Trump announced a sweeping overhaul of Washington Dulles — including a plan to replace the airport’s aging mobile lounges — but the airport authority wasn’t told about any of it in advance. The Department of Transportation now plans to take bids for the project even as Dulles continues operating...
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Virgin Red credit card welcome offer boosted to 75K points
The Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard normally has a welcome bonus of 60,000 points after $4,000 spend in your first 90 days. That bonus has been increased to 75,000 points after the same spend requirement, but this is a very limited time offer as it’s only due to be around until...
Points With a Crew
Should You Buy Hyatt Points With a 20% Discount?
Hyatt is offering a discount if you buy points during the current promotion. But there are only a few times that it makes sense to purchase Hyatt points, like ....
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Reminder: Your Amex Platinum Uber Cash Jumps to $35 in December
The American Express Platinum Card comes with a long list of credits, and most of them work the same way: you pay with the card, then a statement credit shows…
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United award sale: Cardholders save up to 28% to select destinations (Book by 12/5)
United is running an award sale for cardholders at the moment which can save you up to 28% when redeeming MileagePlus miles for economy flights to select destinations. The Deal Save up to 28% on economy award bookings to select locations as a United cardholder. Direct link to offer. Key...
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Passenger Faces Decade in Prison After Calling in Bomb Threat When He Couldn’t Pay Airport Parking
A man’s hot-headed frustration with not being able to afford the parking garage fee at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport could land him in a federal prison for up to 10 years after he called in a bomb threat to the airport. Bomb threat at New Orleans Airport 35-year-old Corey Johnson from...
From The Tray Table
First look: Chase’s stunning new boutique Sapphire Lounge in Las Vegas
Las Vegas is now home to the ultimate lounge trifecta. That’s thanks to the all-new (and long-awaited) Chase… The post First look: Chase’s stunning new boutique Sapphire Lounge in Las Vegas appeared first on From the Tray Table.
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QANTAS: Economy Plus cabin on A330 to service Asia
Qantas’ shiny new Economy Plus cabin, the one that gives you more room and the warm fuzzy feeling of boarding before everyone else, is getting a long-haul upgrade. From next year (2026), the airline will bolt the product onto its international Airbus A330 fleet, the aircraft that does much of...
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QANTAS & VIRGIN: What travellers need to know about the ban on power bank use on flights
If you’re the sort of traveller who boards a flight with your phone at 23%, a laptop on life support, and a power bank the size of a small brick, brace yourself. Australian airlines, that’s Jetstar, Qantas, QantasLink and Virgin Australia, are banning the use of portable power banks onboard...
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LOUNGE REVIEW: Adelaide Qantas Business Class lounge — ceiling leaks already
This is my first visit to the new Qantas Business Lounge at Adelaide Airport, which opened earlier this year, and was carved out of the old Qantas Club. Background For many years, Adelaide didn’t have a dedicated Qantas Business Class lounge. In August 2022, Qantas first announced plans to redevelop...
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AIR NEW ZEALAND: Airpoints loyalty program to become ‘Koru’ from April 2026
Air New Zealand has revealed some of the details of the makeover of its loyalty program., From April 2026, the long-running Airpoints program will be renamed and reborn as Koru. As well as a new name, there will be newly named tiers and new benefits. Air New Zealand CEO Nikhil...
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MELBOURNE AIRPORT: New AU$500m baggage system — fewer lost bags & faster check-in
Melbourne Airport says it’s about to drag its international baggage handling into the 21st century, with testing now underway on a half-billion-dollar, German-built, fully automated baggage system that promises faster processing, real-time bag tracking, and fewer bags going AWOL between check-in and carousel. The system, built by logistics heavyweight Beumer...
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EMIRATES: to roll out free Starlink WiFi for all cabins
Emirates is preparing to consign slow inflight Wi-Fi to the dustbin of aviation history, confirming it will roll out free, ultra-fast Starlink internet across its entire fleet of 232 Boeing 777s and Airbus A380s. This will create the world’s largest Starlink-enabled international fleet and marks a genuine turning point for...
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QANTAS: New A321XLR now flying Brisbane to Sydney route
Qantas’ newest narrowbody, the long-awaited Airbus A321XLR, has officially landed in Brisbane, beginning regular flights between Sydney and Brisbane from today. It’s another milestone in Qantas’ fleet renewal program,and the first time Queenslanders get to experience the most modern single-aisle aircraft flying. For passengers, the A321XLR represents a very real...
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FIJI AIRWAYS: Paul Scurrah, former Virgin boss returns to aviation
Fiji Airways has a new CEO, and he’s a familiar name to anyone who remembers the great Virgin Australia upheaval of 2020. Paul Scurrah, former Virgin Australia CEO, has taken over as Managing Director & CEO of Fiji Airways from 1 November 2025. This marks his long-anticipated return to the...