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THAI AIRWAYS: Baggage changes. What you need to know
Baggage rules are changing at Thai Airways. In a major move, the airline is changing from weight-based allowances to a piece-based system, with weight and dimension limits for all passengers from 2 March 2026. Whatever class you are flying in first, business or the cheapest economy fare, your checked bags...
Wild About Travel
What the new US entry rules really mean.
This week, media and travellers are reacting to a new US proposal that would greatly expand the data the US collects from applicants under the ESTA Visa waiver program. In this post, I delve into what it means for those of us who use visa‑waiver travel to go to the...
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QANTAS: Power banks banned from todaym 15 December. What you need to know
From today, Monday 15 December 2025, Qantas, Jetstar and QantasLink has banned the use of portable power banks on all flights. Qantas group airlines are joining a growing list of airlines responding to a sharp rise in lithium battery fires in cabins and lounges worldwide. You’ll still be allowed to...
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BORDERS: Visa Waiver Program to require social media, phone numbers and IP history from Australians
Australian travellers who want to head to New York at Christmas, or Coachella in spring, or to trek through the Grand Canyon may soon face a very different pre-departure checklist. It could soon include handing over five years of social media accounts, five years of phone numbers, and 10 years...
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One Mile at a Time
British Airways Club Avios Devaluation: At Least There’s No Gaslighting!
A couple of weeks ago, the British Airways Club loyalty program announced plans for a devaluation. With the changes now being live, I’d like to go over the details (and acknowledge how I find the announcement about the changes to be oddly refreshing)…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
It’s Not A Good Time To Be A U.S. Low Cost Airline CEO: Frontier Airlines Boss Is Suddenly Ousted
Low-cost airlines in the United States are struggling. Spirit Airlines is attempting a Chapter 11 reorganization, Southwest Airlines succumbed to investor pressure to change its business model, and now the chief executive of Frontier Airlines has been ousted with almost immediate effect. On Monday, the Denver-based ultra-low-cost carrier made the...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Malaysia Airlines Ordered To Pay Millions In Compensation To Families Of MH370 Passengers
A Chinese court has ordered Malaysia Airlines to pay the families of eight victims of the MH-370 airplane disappearance 2.9 million yuan each – the equivalent of around US $410,930. The court ruling comes just weeks ahead of a major new search operation to find the remains of the Boeing...
One Mile at a Time
Longtime Frontier Airlines CEO Barry Biffle Departs Suddenly: Puzzling Move?
Frontier Airlines’ longtime CEO is leaving the company on short notice. While the (historically) ultra low cost carrier isn’t exactly doing well financially, I’m a bit surprised by this news, and in particular, the timing.
Frequent Miler
Re-rethinking The Edit: Devaluation means 2cpp bookings are no longer guaranteed
Greg recently wrote Rethinking The Edit by Chase Travel℠, a post where he shared his updated thoughts about the value of The Edit hotel bookings when redeeming points if you have a Chase Sapphire Reserve® card. Well, it appears that he’s going to need to re-rethink his assessment of The...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Singapore Airlines Spontaneous Escapes – Save 30% on select KrisFlyer award flights
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer’s famous Spontaneous Escapes have been released for December and offer 30% off select award flights. These are the airline’s monthly discounted award flight offers that are only open for booking for the last few weeks of this month for traveling in the next month As is typically...
Frequent Miler
Preferred Hotels I Prefer elite status
Preferred Hotels’ rewards program, I Prefer, offers three levels of status: Silver, Gold, and Titanium. I have Titanium status from a 2024 promotion, which is no longer available. Even though I haven’t done anything to re-qualify, they haven’t taken away my status. This post is a very short overview of...
Points With a Crew
Get up to 40% off at Amazon with 1 Citi ThankYou Point (targeted)
Act fast if you want to get up to 40% off your Amazon purchases, possibly even including gift cards. Find out how by ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Brimketill Lava Rock Pool and The Road From Valahnúkamöl to Krýsuvík Thermal Area in Iceland
After visiting the cliffs of Valahnúkamöl, I first visited The Blue Lagoon — although I decided not to go into it — before I was going to attempt to visit a few other areas of the Reykjanes Peninsula on what was still my first day in Iceland after having arrived from the...
Frequent Miler
Rove holiday promos: 7X on hotel stays, 5K bonus for first time booking & more
Rove Miles will be running several overlapping holiday promotions over the next few days. They include the opportunity to earn a 40% bonus on loyalty-eligible hotel stays, up to 5,000 bonus miles on first-time hotel bookings, and boosted earning rates at several retailers. Rove launches Loyalty Eligible hotel stays; earn...
The Travel Sisters
Chase Freedom Flex 2026 1st Quarter 5% Bonus Categories – Register Now!
The first quarter (January 1, 2026 – March 31, 2026), Chase Freedom 5% categories are now open for activation. The post Chase Freedom Flex 2026 1st Quarter 5% Bonus Categories – Register Now! appeared first on The Travel Sisters.
View from the Wing
Two Kids Dressed As Dinosaurs To Surprise Grandma At The Airport — But She Arrived In A T-Rex Costume Too
Two boys plotted an airport dinosaur surprise for their grandma, practicing their roars and waiting in costume for her to walk out of arrivals. But when the sliding doors finally opened, grandma emerged in a T-Rex outfit herself — wearing the exact same costume she once used to scare them,...
View from the Wing
Two Kids Dressed As Dinosaurs To Surprise Grandma At The Airport — But She Arrived In A T-Rex Costume Too
Two boys plotted an airport dinosaur surprise for their grandma, practicing their roars and waiting in costume for her to walk out of arrivals. But when the sliding doors finally opened, grandma emerged in a T-Rex outfit herself — wearing the exact same costume she once used to scare them,...
Economy Class & Beyond
SNAPSHOT: AirAsia 710 Singapore Changi – Kuala Lumpur International
It’s time for another random snapshot, this time looking at the passenger experience on AirAsia 710 between Singapore Changi and Kuala Lumpur International Airport. I’m sure you know how I do this travel writing thing by now. But for those reading this for the first time, I have two major...
2PAXfly
THAI AIRWAYS: Baggage changes. What you need to know
Baggage rules are changing at Thai Airways. In a major move, the airline is changing from weight-based allowances to a piece-based system, with weight and dimension limits for all passengers from 2 March 2026. Whatever class you are flying in first, business or the cheapest economy fare, your checked bags...
Your Mileage May Vary
Quick Thoughts About the Centurion Lounge in Atlanta
Before we start, a quick note on what this post is (and isn’t). This isn’t a full review of the Centurion Lounge in Atlanta. I’m not doing a room-by-room walkthrough,…
View from the Wing
Frontier CEO Barry Biffle Is Out Today — With A Strategy Reset Ahead
Frontier just replaced CEO Barry Biffle effective today, naming President James Dempsey interim chief as Biffle shifts into a short-term advisory role. The leadership change comes as Frontier’s cost edge has eroded and its revenue strategy is playing catch-up—forcing the airline to rethink what an ultra-low-cost carrier looks like in...
Frequent Miler
Singapore Airlines: Business class between Germany and NYC for 62K
Singapore Airlines is out with its latest “Spontaneous Escapes” award sale, and this month’s deals are available to book until 12/31/25 for travel between 1/1/26 and 1/31/26. Included in this month’s offerings is an appealing option I once flew: Singapore’s fifth-freedom route from NYC to Frankfurt in business class. During the...
You Are Travel
120-Room Waldorf Astoria Coming to Marbella, Spain in 2029
​tl;dr – Hilton’s luxury brand continues its growth in Europe, this time on Spain’s Mediterranean coast. ​Hilton recently… The post 120-Room Waldorf Astoria Coming to Marbella, Spain in 2029 appeared first on You Are Travel.
The Bulkhead Seat
Frontier Airlines Adds Five Beach and One Not-so-Tropical Destination From Atlanta
Last week, I wrote about Frontier Airlines adding 23 new routes to its network.… The post Frontier Airlines Adds Five Beach and One Not-so-Tropical Destination From Atlanta appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
You Are Travel
Old School: This Retro Photo of a Delta Airlines L1011 Cabin from the 1980s Will Take You Back
​tl;dr – I was born in the late 80s, but this is what I remember my first airplane… The post Old School: This Retro Photo of a Delta Airlines L1011 Cabin from the 1980s Will Take You Back appeared first on You Are Travel.
The Bulkhead Seat
Frontier Airlines Names James G. Dempsey as Interim CEO as Barry L. Biffle Steps Down
Frontier Airlines has announced that James G. Dempsey will assume the role of Interim… The post Frontier Airlines Names James G. Dempsey as Interim CEO as Barry L. Biffle Steps Down appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Points With a Crew
Should you buy Choice points with a 30% bonus? (Deal Ends Tuesday)
Choice is out with a promotion to buy points with a big bonus. Buying points can be a great way to boost your balance, but only if it makes sense...
Your Mileage May Vary
JetBlue’s “Sweepstakes” Was Over in 4 Minutes—So Why Did They Even Send the Email?
Ever look at a contest, sweepstakes, or giveaway and wonder, “Why did they even bother?” That’s exactly what happened with a JetBlue offer I received via email about a week…
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QANTAS: A380 wing panel peels on first flight out of mothballs
Qantas’ big, shiny, triumphantly returned Airbus A380 has been unceremoniously benched in Los Angeles after part of its left wing peeled apart on its first commercial flight back in service. This happened after news releases only a few days ago with Qantas chest-beating about the superjumbo’s grand return after a...
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QATAR AIRWAYS: Surprise CEO dumping without explanation. Why?
In a surprise move a few days ago, Qatar Airways has replaced its chief executive with immediate effect. This is the second leadership change in just a couple of years after Akbar Al Baker relinquished his 27-year reign. The Gulf carrier appointed Hamad Ali Al-Khater as its new Group CEO...
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QANTAS: International flights return to the Gold Coast (OOL). Fly direct to New Zealand 3 times a week
In a win for Gold Coast travellers, Qantas is bringing back overseas flights from the Gold Coast (formerly Coolangatta) Airport for the first time in almost five years. Qantas will launch Gold Coast to Auckland services from 16 June 2026. This will reconnect Queensland’s beach capital with New Zealand three...
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QANTAS: New Auckland International Lounge opens in New Zealand
Qantas is scheduled to open its new Auckland International Lounge on 17 December 2025, just in time for the Christmas rush. Unlike the old space (which was in desperate need of attention), the new lounge features a 60% larger footprint and can accommodate more than 370 passengers. Qantas has combined...
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HEATHROW: A car park robbery turns into a full-blown airport emergency
If you’ve ever felt that Heathrow’s Terminal 3 car park was a little too chaotic on a normal day, Sunday morning took things to an entirely new level. A woman was robbed of her suitcase inside a lift at Heathrow’s Terminal 3 car park. The attackers deployed what police believe...
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DELTA AIRLINES: Starts Melbourne to LAX flights from today
Starting today, Saturday 6 December 2025, Melbourne’s long-haul travellers have a new way to cross the Pacific. Delta Air Lines has officially launched flights between Melbourne and Los Angeles. That makes the route a three-horse race alongside Qantas and United Airlines. It’s the first time an Airbus A350 has flown...
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QANTAS: Melbourne to Honolulu flights stop from 31 January 2026
Well, that didn’t last long. Qantas’ much-touted return to the Melbourne–Honolulu route is ending after just nine months, with the final flight set for January 31, 2026. The official explanation? “Soft demand” both ways across the Pacific, according to ET. This comes after the airline quietly slipped the route into...
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QANTAS: Final A380 returns, back in the air 1 January 2026
Just in time for the Christmas travel crush, Qantas has wheeled its tenth and final Airbus A380 out of long-term storage and back onto the Sydney tarmac, nearly 2,000 days since it last touched Australian soil. Yes, the superjumbo Paul McGinness (named for one of the airline’s founders) is back,...