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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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Video: Walk From Airport to Las Vegas Strip Interrupted Due to Construction
I found out that the walk from the airport to the Las Vegas Strip is currently interrupted due to construction as I was recording a video while walking yesterday, Monday, April 20, 2026. This is the video that was recorded yesterday — and I...
Frequent Miler
IHG Business Premier card: Best-ever 200K Welcome Offer (Ending soon)
Update 4/16: Like the World of Hyatt Business and Chase Freedom Unlimited cards, this IHG Business Premier offer will be ending at 9 am on 4/30/26. Unlike the first, this is a very good offer, and is worth considering if you’re engaged with the IHG ecosystem. Don’t forget, it’s available via...
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Targeted Citi Travel℠ hotel stay promos: $50 off $300, 10% off up to $750 spend, & more
Some Citi cardholders are being targeted with an offer giving a discount when booking a hotel stay through Citi Travel℠. There are different offers out there, so be sure to check to see if you have one of the offers listed below or a different one. The Deals There are...
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How to avoid airline surcharges | Coffee Break Ep102 | 4-21-26
Airline fuel surcharges are going up! We’ve recently seen Air France KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic increase surcharges on their awards and it’s looking like a trend. In this podcast episode, we’ll talk about the different ways you can avoid them. How to avoid airline surcharges Watch the full...
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American Airlines Served Broken Glass In First Class — That’s Worth A $100 Voucher [Roundup]
American Airlines served a business class meal with glass in it, plus Southwest gate-checking bags despite empty bin space, Alaska and Bank of America extending their card deal, better meals returning to American at Heathrow, and more.
Frequent Miler
Get waived purchase fees from MastercardGiftCard.com, TheGiftCardShop.com, & AmexGiftCard.com
MastercardGiftCard.com, TheGiftCardShop.com, and AmexGiftCard.com are all offering waived purchase fees when using promo codes. The Deals Get waived purchase fees when buying gift cards from the following Incomm-run sites: MastercardGiftCard.com – $50+ Mastercard gift cards with promo code MOM26 Direct link to offer TheGiftCardShop.com – $50+ Visa & Mastercard gift...
Miles To Memories
SkyNest Could Beat Business Class, Virgin Gets Worse & Spirit Is In Trouble
Crazy new bunkbeds in the sky, AA restricts elites, United restricts lounge access & the surprising best use of Virgin Atlantic miles following their fees increases.
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‘Do Your Research’: Man Sails Out Of Baltimore On Carnival Cruise. Then He Learns What Type Of Cruise It Is The Hard Way
"There are about 200 passengers who are..."
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Trump Floats Bailout For Bankrupt Spirit Airlines And Hopes For A Buyer
With new comments from President Donald Trump suggesting openess to a bailout, Spirit Airlines is now at the center of an uncomfortable question: should the government step in to save it? Trump Floats Government Help For Spirit Airlines As Bankruptcy Crisis Deepens President Trump suggested that the federal government could...
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Southwest Captain Incapacitated After Cockpit Display Smacked Him In The Head During Takeoff
Shortly after takeoff from Las Vegas, a Southwest captain was struck in the head by the cockpit heads-up display hard enough to leave him seeing stars and vomiting, forcing the flight to turn back.
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Holiday Inn Express Manila Newport World Resorts Hotel Review
If you're looking for a Manila airport hotel - here is my Holiday Inn Express Manila Newport World Resorts hotel review, including info on wifi, breakfast, parking, rooms, amenities, cost and more
The Travel Sisters
30+ BEST Travel Gifts for Moms
Need some travel gift ideas for Mother's Day? We have great travel gift ideas for moms that love to travel.
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Top United Executive Trashes American Airlines CEO: ‘He’s No Bob Crandall’
A top United executive took a personal shot at American Airlines CEO Robert Isom during FAA meetings over Chicago O’Hare, saying “he’s no Bob Crandall” while arguing American’s weak position there was the result of its own decisions.
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Hyatt promo: Get 20% points back on Las Vegas award stays
If you’re planning on booking a Vegas stay using Hyatt points through the end of July, there’s a promotion you’ll definitely want to register for as it’ll get you 20% of your points back. The Deal Get 20% of your World of Hyatt points back when booking stays at hotels...
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Save 20% at Hyatt Regency Hotels with Chase Offers
Chase has a new offer that can save you 20% at Hyatt Regency. These offers are highly targeted so check your account and hopefully you find them.
The Alviator
Review: Plaza Premium Lounge, Sydney (SYD)
A review of the Plaza Premium lounge at Sydney Airport, available to AmEx Platinum and Priority Pass cardholders.
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As Low as $576.03 to Europe: Iberia Sale
You can pay as low as $576.03 to Europe with Iberia and its Trip On The Horizon Sale, which is offering deals which are worthy of your consideration for seats in the economy class cabin aboard airplanes operated by Iberia, Iberia Express, and Iberia Regional Air Nostrum for round trip...
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Nearly Two Months Later, American Airlines Has Finally Resolved its Catering Meltdown at London Heathrow
Nearly two months after American Airlines first experienced a catering meltdown on flights from London Heathrow, the carrier has finally resolved the mess after it secured a long-term contract with the upscale airline catering company Do&Co, which has now taken over its massive operation in the British capital. Problems first...
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JetBlue Strands Passengers 100 Miles From Their Destination — ‘You’re On Your Own’ [Roundup]
JetBlue strands passengers 100 miles from their destination, plus the first known filmed inflight meltdown from 25 years ago, a bizarre Southwest seat strategy, the psychology of elite status, and more.
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Etihad Guest: Fast Track to Elite Status with just one return flight in Asia & Middle East (April 21 Bonus Offer Highlight)
Today's bonus offer highlight is a fast track to elite status with Etihad Airways where members in the Middle East and Asia can earn Silver or Gold with just one return flight. Check out all of the new bonuses added today:
Miles To Memories
Earn Free Nights or Bonus Points with Targeted World of Hyatt Offers
Hyatt is once again targeting select World of Hyatt members with offers to earn bonus points, Free Nights or Double Elite Qualifying Nights.
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Earn 75,000+ Aeroplan Points With The Chase Aeroplan Card
After a very successful launch in 2021, the Chase Aeroplan World Elite Mastercard continues to impress. This card manages to provide many…
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Homes & Villas by Marriott promo: Earn 40K bonus points on 2+ night, $2K+ stay; stack with Amex Offer
Homes & Villas by Marriott is out with a new promotion and it’s one of their most rewarding ones in a while. If you book a stay of two or more consecutive nights that costs at least $2,000, you’ll earn 40,000 bonus Marriott Bonvoy points. This can be made even...
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Chase Unveils Record 2.5x Points Redemption Boost on Select Luxury Hotels
Chase has launched its highest-ever Ultimate Rewards redemption bonus. It offers a 2.5x Points…
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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...
Wild About Travel
Surviving Sakura Cherry Blossom – 12 survival tips
I always said I’d never visit Japan in peak sakura season.Too busy, too expensive, too intense.And then I did. I described my 12 marvellous days yesterday. It was beautiful.It was also crowded, overloaded, and at times exhausting.Here are a few things I did that helped, and that I’d do again....
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QANTAS: First Project Sunrise A350-100ULR jet rolls out
After years of hype, delays and plenty of scepticism, Qantas, or more accurately, Airbus, has rolled out its first ultra-long-haul Airbus A350-1000ULR from the factory in Toulouse, marking a major milestone for Project Sunrise. It’s a timely occurrence, with the current Middle East trauma, that this aircraft could fundamentally change...
Wild About Travel
Marvellous 12 days in Japan
It is a bit of a grim world right now, so I thought I would share a positive, beautiful, and delicious 1000-mile journey through one of my favourite countries in Sakura (Cherry blossom). Despite it being insanely busy, I enjoyed the landscapes, food, museums, shopping, temples, parks, and, of course,...
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Gulf Aviation After the Ceasefire: What Travellers Need to Know Now
A two-week ceasefire for Iran was announced on 7th April. On 9th April, several Gulf governments reported a full day without any new missiles or drones. The UAE’s defence ministry said the country was “free of any air threats” that day, after weeks of intercepting ballistic and cruise missiles and...
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TURKISH AIRLINES: Leadership shake-up. Why?
A recent leadership overhaul at Turkish Airlines has sparked industry attention. Here’s a clear breakdown of what we know as fact and what is informed speculation. The interest in this story stems from Turkish Airlines’ recent commencement of non-stop flights to Istanbul from Australia. A flight I recently took, and...