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WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday 26 April, 2026
I’m still in London, but will be departing soon. It’s really begun to warm up now, just in time for the London Marathon today. Not that I’m a participant. In fact, the only reason I know is because of its effects on public transport. And there seem to be a...
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SYDNEY AIRPORTS: July will see changes to flight paths as Western Sydney Airport starts cargo flights
Sydney’s skies are about to change, and if you live under a flight path, brace for impact. A shake-up of airspace across the city kicks in on July 9, paving the way for the first cargo flights into Western Sydney Airport later that month. It’s all part of getting the...
Wild About Travel
Explore Asia’s best city with me!
If you’ve never been, let me tell you why Taipei should be next on your list. This city offers so much to love. The food is extraordinary, the transport is amazing, the streets are safe, and the people are genuinely kind. There is enough history, culture, and night market chaos...
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CORPORATE TRAVEL: Scandal in UK company may affect Australians
This scandal has been a bit of a long saga over the last few months, but as the expected overcharging liability soared from tens to hundreds of millions of dollars, I thought it was worth providing some background and explanation of the travel agents’ scandal. Corporate Travel Management has landed...
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The Bulkhead Seat
Hote Review: The St. Regis Cap Cana Resort
This year for Valentine’s Day, we spent a long weekend at The St. Regis…
Frequent Miler
Instant Gift Card Deals: Save Money & Get Rewarded
When you’re about to buy something, you may be able to save money or earn extra miles by first buying a merchant gift card and then using that gift card to make your purchase. Often, though, gift card deals take time. You may have to wait for gift cards to...
One Mile at a Time
Hah: United Airlines’ CEO Is Banned From Casinos For Card Counting
The Wall Street Journal just ran an article about United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby, and about how the carrier has been trending upwards under his leadership. The piece starts with an interesting story about Kirby, which I didn’t know, and can’t help but share.
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5 reasons I keep recommending the Chase Sapphire Preferred for people starting out (Higher Welcome Offer)
Amongst my friends and family, I'm considered the "credit card guy". When I'm asked for recommendations, most of the time it's the Chase Sapphire Preferred...
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Video: I Rode on Vegas Loop For the First Time — and The Verdict Is…
I finally rode on Vegas Loop for the first time greater than ten years and one month since Hyperloop was first mentioned in this article at The Gate With Brian Cohen. The...
Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – United Airlines Boeing 787-10 Climbing out of Chicago O’Hare International
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a United Airlines Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner climbing out of Chicago O’Hare International as it commences its next mission. United Airlines operates a fleet of 20 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners in its widebody fleet. The airline also operates Boeing 767-300ER,...
View from the Wing
United Told A Flight Attendant Injured On A Trip She Had An Extra Year To Return — Then Fired Her Anyway
A United flight attendant was injured on a work trip, went on medical leave, and later received a company letter telling her she had an extra year to return before losing her job. Then United told her the date in its own letter was wrong, fired her anyway, and even...
One Mile at a Time
No, The Government Has No Moral Obligation To “Save” Spirit Airlines
We know that Spirit Airlines is on the verge of liquidation, as the airline is in Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the second time in two years. Over the past week, we’ve learned that the government is planning on bailing out the airline.
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The best and cheapest way to get from JFK airport to Manhattan
You can go from JFK to New York City by train, taxi, Uber or bus, but the cheapest and best way from JFK airport to NYC / Manhattan is ...
Frequent Miler
$100 inKind gift card for $64.99 at Costco.com
Costco is once again offering a $100 inKind gift card for a discount, though this time around the price has dropped to $64.99. This could be a good deal if you have upcoming plans to dine at an inKind restaurant. You can also get 20% back on all food and beverage,...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Happy National Pretzel Day — and a Free or Discounted Pretzel For You.
I have always enjoyed a nice big soft warm pretzel — in fact, I like eating virtually any kind of pretzel — and if one cannot be in Germany or elsewhere in Europe to savor one of these classic savory snacks, then the promotions below will have to do for...
View from the Wing
Spirit Airlines Didn’t Die Because Biden Blocked The JetBlue Merger
The simple story about Spirit Airlines is that the Biden administration killed the carrier by blocking JetBlue’s bid to buy it, but that is too neat and mostly wrong. Spirit was already failing because its costs rose, its product stopped matching what customers wanted, and the antitrust move that really...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Korean Air Considers Easing Iron Grip On Uniform and Grooming Standards By Letting Flight Attendants Wear Sneakers
Korean Air, the national flag carrier of South Korea, which is widely considered to have some of the strictest uniform standards for flight attendants in the world, is reportedly considering easing its iron grip on grooming rules that are so exacting that some crew hopefuls undergo plastic surgery to make...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Off to Heathrow… a little later than normal – Still for the friends
Off to Heathrow… a little later than normal with FlixBus TRIP REPORT: Still for the Friends Before a big adventure, it’s time to sort out something rather important for the next ten years – my passport. That means it’s time to head to the North West of England and to...
Miles To Memories
I Have A Few American Airlines Opinions For You
Based on recent developments, I'm sharing my three latest American Airlines opinions today. Do they match yours, or am I way off?
Live and Let’s Fly
VidantaWorld’s New Yacht, Elegant, Has A Pricing Problem
VidantaWorld’s Elegant looks like a luxury disruptor at first glance, but the pricing and inclusions tell a very different story. A Mexican Resort Brand Quietly Goes To Sea VidantaWorld has officially entered the cruise market with Elegant, a 216-guest ship positioned as a luxury mega yacht, adults-only experience sailing the...
Hawaii Calling
HNL Terminal Confusion After Alaska + Hawaiian Integration: How to Know Where to Go
If you’re flying out of Honolulu (HNL), on Alaska or Hawaiian Airlines, don’t rely on the flight number to choose your terminal.Instead, look at the airline logo in your app or boarding pass. If you’ve flown out of Honolulu before, you probably had this memorized: That shortcut is now broken....
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My Hyatt Concierge: A Valuable Benefit, Or A Disappointing Gimmick?
There are lots of great benefits to World of Hyatt Globalist status. In this post, I’d like to talk about one of the ”soft” benefits of Hyatt status, which is the My Hyatt Concierge perk. How do you earn it, what does it offer, and how valuable is it in...
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Deal Alert: Sony Noise Canceling Headphones 48% Off, Sennheiser 51% Off
For frequent travelers, a quality pair of noise-canceling headphones can transform an in-flight experience. Right now, three traveler favorites are deeply discounted: the Sony WH-CH720N is 48% off at $92.95, the flagship Sony WH-1000XM5 is 38% off at $248, and the Sennheiser Momentum 4 is 51% off, dropping to just...
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This Is The Germiest Seat On An Airplane, According To Doctors
Travel can often be an easy way to get sick. A recent survey has come out where doctors pinpoint the germiest seat on an airplane. This may be one to avoid when ...
The Bulkhead Seat
Bonus Nights Awarded From Marriott’s First 2026 Promo Mysteriously Disappear
Marriott Bonvoy® started its first global systemwide promotion for 2026 on February 25th. It…
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Hyatt’s 2026 Changes Make One Thing Clear: Nothing Is Off Limits
Hyatt has released its 2026 hotel category changes, and while this happens every year, the implications are getting harder to ignore. If this feels familiar, that’s because it is. Hyatt…
Miles To Memories
Amex Overcharging Annual Fees For Some Delta Cardholders
There are reports of Amex annual fees charged in error that some unlucky Delta cardholders are seeing show up on their accounts.
View from the Wing
Starting May 1, American Airlines Will Require Power Banks To Stay Visible During Flights
American Airlines is changing its portable charger policy on May 1, requiring power banks to stay visible and within reach during flights instead of hidden in bags or overhead bins. The airline will also cap passengers at two power banks each and ban recharging them onboard, part of a broader...
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HAWAIIAN AIRLINES: Alaska integration sees entry to OneWorld alliance
Alaska Airlines’ takeover of Hawaiian Airlines, finalised in September 2024, has been deliberately paced. April 22, 2026, stands out as one of the most consequential milestones. Today, multiple strands of the merger come together. This allows the two carriers to function as one behind the scenes while retaining distinct brands....
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QANTAS: Brisbane lounge access changes
If you’re flying internationally from Brisbane with Qantas or partners like Cathay Pacific, Fiji Airways or Malaysia Airlines, your usual airport routine in Brisbane has changed. Lounge access is now before security, and not after. Lounge access is now before security From April 14, 2026, through early September 2026, the...
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QANTAS & VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: Why both airlines are having domestic sales
Yesterday I wrote an article about airlines cutting flights, and earlier this month about prices increasing due to fuel costs. So, why are Australia’s two major airline groups currently running domestic sales? These sales are happening at the same time as one of the biggest cost shocks the airline industry...
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FLIGHT CUTS: Middle East conflict gives airlines lots of uncertainty
Planning an international trip in the next few months? You will need to pay close attention to your flights. No time to ‘book and forget’. With the way things are changing, it is more than likely that your flight might change. It might be the departure time, the route, the...
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WEEKLY REVIEW: SundAY 19 April, 2026
Greetings from London! I’m here in Spring, soaking up culture with visits to multiple galleries and exhibitions, I’m also enjoying a lot of theatre performances, and catch-ups with friends. New Museums and Galleries is my guideline, and to that end, I visited Leighton House, with its mad Arabic rooms, seen...
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AIR NEW ZEALAND: Skynest to cost AU$400. Soon bookable
Finally, Air New Zealand is about to offer a solution to the problem of sleeping in Economy. After years of delays, it’s finally becoming a reality, with bookings open from 18 May 2026. Years in the making Air New Zealand first revealed the concept in 2020, pitching it as a...
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CHINESE AIRLINES: Cut Australian flights, increasing flights to Europe
Chinese airlines are quietly pulling capacity out of Australia and redeploying those aircraft to Europe. They are chasing stronger demand and higher yields as global travel patterns shift. Due to the current Middle East conflict between the US/Israel, and Iran. There are some real consequences for Australian travellers. Fewer flights...
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QANTAS: Cuts thousands of flight across network
It’s only been a week since I reported that Qantas was boosting its flights to Europe by swapping to larger aircraft and tinkering with schedules. Now, in reaction to further uncertainty about the Straits of Hormuz due to the US/Israeli conflict with Iran, Qantas has quietly cut thousands of flights...