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NEW ROUTES 2026 #4: Delta Airlines East Coast to Los Angeles on A350 with Delta One Business Class
Delta began operating its new A350 aircraft to Melbourne late last year, giving travellers a third option, alongside Qantas and United, for direct flights to Los Angeles. The airline now flies from Melbourne and Brisbane three times a week, and daily from Sydney. Its Delta One Business Class seat has...
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WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday 8 March, 2026 — International Women’s Day
I’m in Adelaide for the annual Adelaide Arts Festival, catching up with friends, and sucking up the cultural events. Today is International Women’s Day. To celebrate, Qantas have more than 2,500 customers flying on Jetstar and Qantas flights operated by all-female crews. Virgin Australia is celebrating with the Future Aviators...
Wild About Travel
Pretoria (Tshwane): The Capital That Surprised Me
I arrived in Pretoria with low expectations. South Africa had been a mixed bag. The delights of the Garden Route, a superb Johannesburg, falling in love with Cape Town and almost getting mugged there, wonderful stops in Hermanus and Durban. And then the disappointments: Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) and Mossel Bay...
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NEW ROUTES 2026 #5: Singapore Airlines with new A350 business class with doors — late 2026
After years of speculation, Singapore Airlines is refreshing its long-haul Airbus A350 business class with privacy doors. The rollout begins in the first half of 2026, with retrofits phased across selected long-haul A350 aircraft. When do we see these refreshed cabins in Australia? Background I’m doing a series of posts...
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The Alviator
Air New Zealand’s Premium Economy: Great, But Not The World’s Best
I flew Air New Zealand's prized premium economy on the 11h 10m flight from Auckland to Hong Kong. Here are my first impressions.
Hawaii Calling
7 Best Luxury Hotels on Oahu (2026)
Oʻahu has some of the best luxury hotels in Hawaiʻi, but they’re not all the same. Most of the island’s five-star properties are located in Waikīkī, while a few standouts offer a completely different experience in quieter parts of the island. After reviewing hotels across Oʻahu for years, I’ve visited...
Frequent Miler
My Hyatt post-pointpocolypse plans
World of Hyatt has long been my favorite hotel rewards program. It offers great point value, multiple ways to book suites at a good value, shareable perks, and the best top-tier elite benefits of any major hotel chain. Sadly, the first item, “great point value,” is about to devalue. Hyatt...
Sam Chui
GeminiJets Airplane Models: Jan-Feb 2026 New Release + Discounts
I have been collecting GeminiJets airplane models since they launched 20 years ago! Video Special Offer This is a sponsored…
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Top 5 Hotel Bonus Points offers for March 2026
Here are our Top Hotel Stay Bonuses for this month! These are for stays that you credit to a hotel frequent guest program. Many of these offers go beyond this month so don’t count them out for stays you’re booking past this month. If none of the offers listed below...
Frequent Miler
Leading Hotels of the World points sale: Get up to 100% bonus (6 cents per point)
Leading Hotels of the World is running another points sale, this time giving a bonus of up to 100%. That drops the price to as low as 6 cents per point which might sound expensive, but you can get better value than that when redeeming the points. The Deal Leading...
The Bulkhead Seat
BermudAir Unveils Expanded Summer 2026 Schedule With 29 Weekly Flights
BermudAir has announced its updated summer 2026 flight schedule with expanded service across North…
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Iberia Club Award Flight Sale: Receive a discount of up to 35% on select flights Worldwide
Iberia Club’s next award flight sale is here and members can save up to 35% in Avios when redeeming for award flights on select routes across various fare classes. (See the list below) To take advantage of this offer you must book by March 15 for travel completed by May...
View from the Wing
Delta Quietly Reveals Plan To Fly To Manila In DOT Filing — As It Tries To Delay Philippine Airlines Chicago Flight
Delta has finally disclosed its plan to return to Manila, telling the Department of Transportation that it wants to launch daily Los Angeles service next summer with an Airbus A350-900. But it revealed the route in an unusual way — by urging the U.S. government to delay Philippine Airlines planned...
The Bulkhead Seat
Delta Launches Euro Summer 2026 Travel Inspiration Campaign With Interactive Destination Quiz
Delta Air Lines is introducing a new digital campaign called Delta Destinations that is…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Denver Airport Calls On Passengers to Donate Grocery Store Gift Cards For TSA Officers Going Without a Paycheck
This Friday, TSA officers across the United States will go without a paycheck for the first time since the partial federal government shutdown hit the Department of Homeland Security. With TSA officer call-outs now hitting double-digit percentages at some airports, and reports that 300 officers have already quit the agency...
The Bulkhead Seat
Delta Air Lines is Planning Nonstop Los Angeles to Manila Flights for Summer 2027
Delta Air Lines is planning to launch daily service between Los Angeles International Airport…
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Kimpton’s Planned Kauai Resort Looks Aimed At Hawaii’s Luxury Travelers
Whenever I write about a hotel that’s being built, I like to check back every once in a while to see how things are progressing. Sometimes there’s clear movement. For…
Frequent Miler
Bilt 2.0 is charging 0.2% foreign transaction fees despite claiming there are none
One of the appealing features of the Bilt 2.0 cards is that they’re listed as having no foreign transaction fee, even the no annual fee Bilt Blue card. Well, it turns out that might not be strictly true. Reader Joe gave us a heads up that Bilt is reportedly charging...
Miles To Memories
Vegas Loop Has 11 Miles BUILT AND WAITING + Copperfield’s BIG EXIT & A Pretty A’s Stadium?
Vegas Loop's big progress, A's pretty stadium, Chinatown restaurant census & David Copperfield out in Vegas.
View from the Wing
As Airports Shut Across The Mideast, These Airlines Kept Flying After Losing Their Home Bases To War
As airports across the Middle East shut down because of the Iran war, Gulf Air is doing something few national carriers ever have to do: moving planes and passengers to another airport and continuing service from there. It sounds extraordinary, but history offers several examples of airlines that lost their...
You Are Travel
Marriott Makes It Easier to Know Which of Its Properties Have Overwater Bungalows
tl;dr – There’s a dedicated page to help plan your next bucket list vacation. ​If you’ve ever fancied…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Woman Sues Singapore Airlines After She Was Served ‘Tainted’ Inflight Meal That Resulted in Full Blown Allergic Reaction
A Northern California woman is suing world-renowned Singapore Airlines after she claimed she was served a ‘tainted’ in-flight meal that led to her suffering a full-blown anaphylactic shock that could have been deadly if it wasn’t for her husband’s instinct to quickly administer a life-saving EpiPen shot. Tinyan Lawrence has filed...
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 ....
Your Mileage May Vary
The Real Reason Why the Government Shutdown Is Hitting TSA So Hard This Time
Travelers at several U.S. airports have recently reported extremely long waits at TSA security checkpoints, with some passengers waiting hours and even missing flights. The delays are being blamed on…
Frequent Miler
Targeted Barclays cardholder promos: Earn bonus points when adding authorized users
Barclays is sending targeted emails to some cobranded cardholders, offering 2,500 bonus points in return for adding one or more authorized users and having them spend $25 or more. The Deal Earn 2,500 bonus points on targeted Barclays cobranded cards when adding one or more authorized users and they spend...
One Mile at a Time
Hilton Honors American Express Card Review: No Annual Fee & Elite Status
Link: Learn more about the Hilton Honors American Express Card
Pointalize
VPNs for Cheaper Flights
Learn how to use a VPN to bypass airline geo-pricing and find cheaper flights in 2026. Discover the exact step-by-step method and avoid currency traps.
Miles To Memories
American Airlines to Open Expanded Admirals Club Lounge at Austin Airport — With First-Ever Outdoor Terrace
American Airlines is doubling its Admirals Club lounge at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, adding more space and its first-ever outdoor terrace.
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MIDDLE EAST: Advice for Australians caught in flight chaos
Airspace is closed across parts of the Middle East due to attacks by Israel and the USA and consequent retaliation from Iran. This has left thousands of Australian travellers stranded or scrambling to rearrange flights. If you’re travelling through the region in the coming days or stuck there right now,...
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DISRUPTION: Middle East carriers and airports in chaos. What to do if you are travelling soon
What follows is practical advice for those travelling by air via the Middle East who will be affected by the conflict generated by the attacks on Iran. Background Escalating conflict in the Middle East has triggered major airspace closures and cascading flight chaos. Gulf hubs including Doha, Dubai and Abu...
Wild About Travel
Flying via the Middle East right now. Practical tips, not panic, for travellers.
Are you about to fly internationally? With a Middle Eastern airline or to, through or over the Middle East? Many airlines and transit hubs are affected, with flights paused, rerouted or heavily delayed across the region. Check your specific airline and route for the latest status before you travel. Before...
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WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday 1 March, 2026
It’s been a big week in Australian aviation, especially with the announcement of Qantas’ half-year results, a direct route from Brisbane to Las Vegas, and surprising changes to their loyalty scheme.  A lot of posts to catch up on in this Review, so read on: QANTAS: First International A321XLR route...
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QANTAS: First International A321XLR route announced — Brisbane to Manila
According to a story on ET, the first international A321XLR route will be Brisbane to Manila, commencing on 25 October 2026. But don’t get too excited, because there won’t be any flat beds, just domestic Business Class recliners. So, aside from a newer, quieter, more highly pressured plane, it’s a...
Wild About Travel
Qantas’ “New Era” For Status
Qantas has just made it more expensive to stay loyal. Funny how that works. The airline is calling it a ‘new era’ for its Frequent Flyer program. I’d call it a quiet price hike dressed up in marketing language. This is a change I’ve been waiting on for months. After...
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QANTAS: MASSIVE overhaul of Qantas Frequent Flyer program. The good and the bad
Qantas is making it easier to earn Status Credits without setting foot on a plane, but there are positives and negatives. As part of its sweeping overhaul of the loyalty program, the airline will lift the annual threshold required to retain status, even as it introduces rollover credits and more...
Wild About Travel
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth): A City That Feels Lost.
I had just had an amazing week on the Garden Route, exploring wineries, seeing whales, and enjoying hikes, coffee, food, and South African hospitality. Enjoy some of the photos! When my Baz Bus minibus (great service by the way) reached Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth, we arrived in a very different world....